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Yue Y, Han J, Shen X, Zhu F, Liu Y, Zhang W, Xia W, Wu M. Structural characteristics, immune-activating mechanisms in vitro, and immunomodulatory effects in vivo of the exopolysaccharide EPS53 from Streptococcus thermophilus XJ53. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 340:122259. [PMID: 38858019 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Our previous investigations have successfully identified the repeating structural units of EPS53, an exopolysaccharide derived from Streptococcus thermophilus XJ53 fermented milk, and substantiated its potential immunomodulatory properties. The present study further elucidated the structural characteristics of EPS53 and investigated the underlying mechanisms governing its in vitro immunoreactivity as well as its in vivo immunoreactivity. The results obtained from multi-detector high performance gel filtration chromatography revealed that EPS53 adopted a rigid rod conformation in aqueous solution, with the weight-average molecular weight of 1464 kDa, the number-average molecular weight of 694 kDa, and the polydispersity index of 2.11. Congo red experiment confirmed the absence of a triple helix conformation. Scanning electron microscopy showed that EPS53 displayed a three-dimensional fibrous structure covered with flakes. The in vitro findings indicated that EPS53 enhanced phagocytosis ability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and cytokine levels of macrophages via the TLR4-mediated NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways as confirmed by immunofluorescence staining experiments, inhibition blocking experiments, and Western blot assay. Additionally, the in vivo experiments demonstrated that EPS53 significantly increased macrophage and neutrophil number while enhancing NO and ROS levels in zebrafish larvae; thus, providing further evidence for the immunomodulatory efficacy of EPS53.
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- Yun Yue
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology, Shanghai Engineering Research Centre of Dairy Biotechnology, Dairy Research Institute, Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200436, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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Pan Y, Liu C, Jiang S, Guan L, Liu X, Wen L. Ultrasonic-assisted extraction of a low molecular weight polysaccharide from Nostoc commune Vaucher and its structural characterization and immunomodulatory activity. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 108:106961. [PMID: 38936294 PMCID: PMC11260389 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106961] [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: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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In the current study, a novel crude polysaccharide (cNCEP) was extracted from N. commune Vaucher utilizing ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) with 60 % ethanol, employing response surface methodology. The optimal yield of cNCEP was determined to be 8.07 ± 0.08 mg/g, achieved through ultrasonic-assisted extraction under the conditions of a material-to-liquid ratio of 1:22, temperature of 56 °C, power of 570 W, and duration of 147 min. Subsequent purification of NCEP via Sephadex G75 resulted in a novel polysaccharide with a molecular weight of 20.466 kDa. NCEP exhibited significant scavenging activites against DPPH and hydroxyl radicals, as well as notable in vitro immunomodulatory properties. Furthermore, the mechanisms underlying the immunomodulatory effects of NCEP, involving enhancement of immunity, were investigated, revealing potential regulation of MAPK and TLR4-IRF7-NF-κB signaling pathways through RNA-Seq and Western blot analyses. These findings highlight the promising potential of NCEP as an organic immunomodulatory agent and functional food ingredient.
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- Ying Pan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China; Jilin Province Economic Management Cadre College,Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Jilin Province Economic Management Cadre College,Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China.
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Liu Y, Yang J, Guo Z, Li Q, Zhang L, Zhao L, Zhou X. Immunomodulatory Effect of Cordyceps militaris Polysaccharide on RAW 264.7 Macrophages by Regulating MAPK Signaling Pathways. Molecules 2024; 29:3408. [PMID: 39064986 PMCID: PMC11279930 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29143408] [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: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Polysaccharide is one of the principal bioactive components found in medicinal mushrooms and has been proven to enhance host immunity. However, the possible mechanism of immunomodulatory activity of Cordyceps militaris polysaccharide is not fully understood. Hot water extraction and alcohol precipitation, DEAE-Sephadex A-25 chromatography, and Sephadex G-100 chromatography were used to isolate polysaccharide from C. militaris. A high-molecular-weight polysaccharide isolated from C. militaris was designated as HCMP, which had an Mw of 6.18 × 105 Da and was composed of arabinose, galactose, glucose, mannose, and xylose in a mole ratio of 2.00:8.01:72.54:15.98:1.02. The polysaccharide content of HCMP was 91.2% ± 0.16. The test in vitro showed that HCMP activated mouse macrophage RAW 264.7 cells by enhancing phagocytosis and NO production, and by regulating mRNA expressions of inflammation-related molecules in RAW 264.7 cells. Western blotting revealed that HCMP induced the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). Moreover, using inhibitors of MAPKs decreased the mRNA levels of inflammation-related molecules induced by HCMP. These data evidenced that the immunomodulatory effect of HCMP on RAW 264.7 macrophages was mediated via the MAPK signaling pathway. These findings suggested that HCMP could be developed as a potent immunomodulatory agent for use in functional foods and dietary supplements.
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- Yan Liu
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; (Y.L.); (J.Y.); (Z.G.)
- Engineering Research Center of Therapeutic Antibody (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; (Y.L.); (J.Y.); (Z.G.)
- Engineering Research Center of Therapeutic Antibody (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; (Y.L.); (J.Y.); (Z.G.)
- Engineering Research Center of Therapeutic Antibody (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Innovative Drug R&D Center, College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei 235000, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; (Y.L.); (J.Y.); (Z.G.)
- Engineering Research Center of Therapeutic Antibody (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; (Y.L.); (J.Y.); (Z.G.)
- Engineering Research Center of Therapeutic Antibody (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; (Y.L.); (J.Y.); (Z.G.)
- Engineering Research Center of Therapeutic Antibody (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Li P, Jing Y, Qiu X, Xiao H, Zheng Y, Wu L. Structural characterization and immunomodulatory activity of a polysaccharide from Dioscotea opposita. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130734. [PMID: 38462105 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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The purified polysaccharides fraction, DOP-2, was prepared from Dioscorea opposita Thunb (D. opposita). This study combined in vitro and in vivo experiments to comprehensively investigate the index changes in RAW264.7 cells and immunocompromised mice under DOP-2 intervention, aiming to elucidate the potential mechanisms of immunomodulatory effects of DOP-2. DOP-2 (10 ∼ 500 μg/mL) significantly elevated the levels of NO, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) factors secreted by RAW264.7 cells, and restored the body weight of immunosuppressed mice and improve the degree of injury to the immune organ index, resulting in significant immunomodulatory effects. Notably, DOP-2 promoted the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in immunosuppressed mice and modulated the composition of their gut microflora. These findings highlight the potential benefits of DOP-2 therapy in improving immune function and gut health, and will provide a theoretical basis for the application of D. opposita polysaccharides as an immunomodulatory adjuvant.
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- Pengyue Li
- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, 3 Xingyuan Road, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, 3 Xingyuan Road, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 26 Yuxiang Street, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, 3 Xingyuan Road, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, 3 Xingyuan Road, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, 3 Xingyuan Road, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, 3 Xingyuan Road, Shijiazhuang 050200, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, 3 Xingyuan Road, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, 3 Xingyuan Road, Shijiazhuang 050200, China.
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Jang S, Kim S, Kim SJ, Kim JY, Gu DH, So BR, Ryu JA, Park JM, Yoon SR, Jung SK. Innate Immune-Enhancing Effect of Pinus densiflora Pollen Extract via NF-κB Pathway Activation. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 34:644-653. [PMID: 38213288 PMCID: PMC11016773 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2309.09026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Considering the emergence of various infectious diseases, including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), people's attention has shifted towards immune health. Consequently, immune-enhancing functional foods have been increasingly consumed. Hence, developing new immune-enhancing functional food products is needed. Pinus densiflora pollen can be collected from the male red pine tree, which is commonly found in Korea. P. densiflora pollen extract (PDE), obtained by water extraction, contained polyphenols (216.29 ± 0.22 mg GAE/100 g) and flavonoids (35.14 ± 0.04 mg CE/100 g). PDE significantly increased the production of nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) but, did not exhibit cytotoxicity in RAW 264.7 cells. Western blot results indicated that PDE induced the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2. PDE also significantly increased the mRNA and protein levels of cytokines and the phosphorylation of IKKα/β and p65, as well as the activation and degradation of IκBα. Additionally, western blot analysis of cytosolic and nuclear fractions and immunofluorescence assay confirmed that the translocation of p65 to the nucleus after PDE treatment. These results confirmed that PDE increases the production of cytokines, NO, and ROS by activating NF-κB. Therefore, PDE is a promising nutraceutical candidate for immune-enhancing functional foods.
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- Sehyeon Jang
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- COSMAX NBT, INC., Seongnam 13486, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Agricultural Environment Research, Gyeongsangbuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension services, Daegu 41404, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Agricultural Environment Research, Gyeongsangbuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension services, Daegu 41404, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Agricultural Environment Research, Gyeongsangbuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension services, Daegu 41404, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Tailored Food Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Li X, Ji W, Wu S, Qian C, Zhou J, Zhang Z, Li D. The isolation, characterization and biological activities of the non-glucan polysaccharides from the high-starch-content plant Pueraria mirifica. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129709. [PMID: 38286380 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129709] [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: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The dried root of Pueraria mirifica (P. mirifica) is an edible foodstuff widely used in Asian countries. P. mirifica is known for its high starch content. The isolation of polysaccharides from high-starch plant parts is challenging due to the interference of starch. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a technique for isolating and investigating the structure and activity of non-glucan polysaccharides from P. mirifica (PMP). An effective starch removal process was developed using α-amylase hydrolysis and thorough membrane dialysis. Four non-glucan polysaccharides were isolated, and PMP-2 was subjected to structural elucidation. The results indicated that PMP-2 has a molecular weight of 124.4 kDa and that arabinose and galactose are the main components, accounting for 27.8 % and 58.5 %, respectively. Methylation and NMR analysis suggested that PMP-2 is an Arabinogalactan composed of 1,6-linked Galp and 1,4-linked Galp as the main chain, with arabinan and rhamnose as side chains. Furthermore, PMP-C and PMP-2 exhibited concentration-dependent antioxidant activities against DPPH, ABTS, and hydroxyl radicals and certain immunomodulatory activities related to the release of NO, TNF-α and IL-6. These findings suggest that PMP-2 has potential therapeutically active ingredient in functional foods. The developed method successfully removed starch and isolated non-glucan polysaccharides from the high-starch content plant P. mirifica and can be applied to other high-starch plants.
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- Xiang Li
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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Dewi IP, Dachriyanus, Aldi Y, Ismail NH, Hefni D, Susanti M, Putra PP, Wahyuni FS. Comprehensive studies of the anti-inflammatory effect of tetraprenyltoluquinone, a quinone from Garcinia cowa Roxb. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 320:117381. [PMID: 37967776 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Garcinia cowa Roxb. is called asam kandis in West Sumatra. This plant contains several quinone compounds, including tetraprenyltoluquinone (TPTQ). The bioactivity of this compound has been tested as an anticancer agent. However, reports regarding its anti-inflammatory effects are still limited, especially against coronavirus disease (Covid-19). AIM OF THE STUDY This study explores the anti-inflammatory effect of TPTQ in silico, in vitro, and in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS In silico testing used the Gnina application, opened via Google Colab. The TPTQ structure was docked with the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-ĸB) protein (PDB: 2RAM). In vitro testing began with testing the cytotoxicity of TPTQ against Raw 264.7 cells, using the 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) method. A phagocytic activity test was carried out using the neutral red uptake method, and interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) secretion tests were carried out using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. In vivo, tests were carried out on mice by determining cluster of differentiation 8+ (CD8+), natural killer cell (NK cell), and IL-6 parameters, using the ELISA method. RESULTS TPTQ has a lower binding energy than the native ligand and occupies the same active site as the native ligand. TPTQ decreased the phagocytosis index and secretion of IL-6 and TNF-α experimentally in vitro. TPTQ showed significant downregulation of CD8+ and slightly decreased NK cells and IL-6 secretion in vivo. CONCLUSION The potent inhibitory effect of TPTQ on the immune response suggests that TPTQ can be developed as an anti-inflammatory agent, especially in the treatment of Covid-19.
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- Irene Puspa Dewi
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, 25163, Indonesia; Akademi Farmasi Prayoga, Padang, 25111, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, 25163, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, 25163, Indonesia
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- Atta-ur-Rahman Institute for Natural Product Discovery, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, 25163, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, 25163, Indonesia
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Zhang W, Lu R, Lv L, Ma C, Ding Y, Yang F, Fang Q, Wu Y, Pan R, Chen Y. 2α, 3α, 24-Thrihydroxyurs-12-en-24-ursolic acid enhances the cytotoxic effect of cisplatin on oral cancer cells by down-regulating autophagy. J Cell Biochem 2024; 125:e30504. [PMID: 37992225 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30504] [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: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of 2α, 3α, 24-thrihydroxyurs-12-en-24-ursolic acid (TEOA) alone or in combination with cisplatin on oral cancer. TEOA, a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound isolated from the roots of Actinidia eriantha, has demonstrated antitumor activity in preclinical experiments. However, its role in oral cancer remains poorly understood. Our findings revealed that a low concentration of TEOA did not exhibit significant cytotoxicity against oral squamous cell carcinoma cells. However, when combined with cisplatin, TEOA showed a significant therapeutic effect. The combined treatments resulted in a significant inhibition of proliferation and migration and a significant increase in apoptosis of squamous cell carcinoma cells. Cisplatin exposure increased autophagy levels, which may contribute to chemoresistance. Of note, the presence of TEOA significantly inhibited cisplatin-induced autophagy, leading to improved chemotherapy efficacy. Our findings indicate that a mild low dosage of TEOA may enhance the cytotoxic effect of cisplatin by downregulating autophagy in oral cancer cells.
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- Wentao Zhang
- Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Cancer Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Cancer Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Cancer Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute for Cell-Based Drug Development of Zhejiang Province, S-Evans Biosciences, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Cell-Based Drug and Applied Technology Development in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Cancer Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Liu S, Xu M, Chen B, Li F, Deng Y, Zhang Y, Lin G, Chen D, Geng Y, Ou Y, Huang X. The potential mechanism of concentrated mannan-oligosaccharide promoting goldfish's (Carassius auratus Linnaeus) resistance to Ichthyophthirius multifiliis invasion. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 144:109290. [PMID: 38104695 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109290] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Because of the low host specificity, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (Ich) can widely cause white spot disease in aquatic animals, which is extremely difficult to treat. Prior research has demonstrated a considerable impact of concentrated mannan-oligosaccharide (cMOS) on the prevention of white spot disease in goldfish, but the specific mechanism is still unknown. In this study, transcriptome sequencing, histological analysis, immunofluorescence analysis, phagocytosis activity assay and qRT-PCR assay were used to systematically reveal the potential mechanism of cMOS in supporting the resistance of goldfish (Carrasius auratus) to Ich invasion. According to the transcriptome analysis, the gill tissue of goldfish receiving the cMOS diet showed greater expression of mannose-receptor (MRC) related genes, higher phagocytosis activity, up-regulated expression of phagocytosis-related genes and inflammatory-related genes compared with the control, indicating that cMOS can have an effect on phagocytosis and non-specific immunity of goldfish. After the Ich challenge, transcriptome analysis revealed that cMOS fed goldfish displayed a higher level of phagocytic response, whereas non-cMOS fed goldfish displayed a greater inflammatory reaction. Besides, after Ich infection, cMOS-fed goldfish displayed greater phagocytosis activity, a stronger MRC positive signal, higher expression of genes associated with phagocytosis (ABCB2, C3, MRC), and lower expression of genes associated with inflammation (IL-1β, IL-17, IL-8, TNF-α, NFKB). In conclusion, our experimental results suggest that cMOS may support phagocytosis by binding to MRC on the macrophage cell membrane and change the non-specific immunity of goldfish by stimulating cytokine expression. The results of this study provide new insights for the mechanism of cMOS on parasitic infection, and also suggest phagocytosis-related pathways may be potential targets for prevention of Ich infection.
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- Senyue Liu
- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science & Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science & Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science & Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science & Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Fisheries Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan, China
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- Beijing Alltech Biological Products (China) Co. Ltd, 100060, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Alltech Biological Products (China) Co. Ltd, 100060, Beijing, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science & Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Basic Veterinary, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science & Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China.
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Yang KM, Ge Y, Palanisamy S, Zhang Y, Kou F, Yelithao K, Jeong D, You S, Lim SB. Cnidium officinale polysaccharide enhanced RAW 264.7 cells activation and NK-92 cells cytotoxicity against colon cancer via NF-κB and MAPKs signaling pathways. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127605. [PMID: 37871715 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127605] [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: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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In this study, Cnidium officinale-derived polysaccharides were isolated and investigated for their immune enhancing and anticancer activities. The isolated crude and its fractions, such as F1 and F2, contain carbohydrates (51.3-63.1%), sulfates (5.4-5.8%), proteins (1.5-7.1%), and uronic acids (2.1-26.9%). The molecular weight (Mw) of the polysaccharides ranged from 59.9 to 429.0 × 103 g/mol. The immunostimulatory activity of the polysaccharides was tested on RAW 264.7 cells, and the results showed that the F2 treatment notably enhanced pro-inflammatory activity in RAW 264.7 cells by increasing NO production and the expression of various cytokines. Furthermore, the influence of polysaccharide treatment on natural killer cells (NK-92) anticancer activities was investigated using a colon cancer cell line (HCT-116). Crude polysaccharide and its fractions showed no direct cytotoxicity to NK-92 and HCT-116 cells. However, the treatment of F2 showed an enhancement of NK-92 cells cytotoxicity against HCT-116 cells by upregulating the mRNA expression of IFN-γ, TNF-α, NKGp44, and granzyme-B. The western blot results showed that the induced RAW 264.7 cells activation and NK-92 cells cytotoxicity occur via NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. Overall, C. officinale-derived polysaccharides show potential as immunotherapeutic agents capable of enhancing pro-inflammatory macrophage signaling and activating NK-92 cells; thus, they could be useful for biomedical applications.
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- Kwan Mo Yang
- Department of Surgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 120, Gangneung, Gangwon 210-702, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 120, Gangneung, Gangwon 210-702, Republic of Korea; East Coast Life Sciences Institute, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 120, Gangneung, Gangwon 210-702, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 120, Gangneung, Gangwon 210-702, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 120, Gangneung, Gangwon 210-702, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 120, Gangneung, Gangwon 210-702, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Food Service Industry, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 120, Gangneung, Gangwon 210-702, Republic of Korea; East Coast Life Sciences Institute, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 120, Gangneung, Gangwon 210-702, Republic of Korea.
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- Colon and Rectal Surgery, Asan Medical Center and University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea.
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Niu MM, Guo HX, Shang JC, Meng XC. Structural Characterization and Immunomodulatory Activity of a Mannose-Rich Polysaccharide Isolated from Bifidobacterium breve H4-2. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:19791-19803. [PMID: 38031933 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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In this study, a novel homogeneous mannose-rich polysaccharide named EPS-1 from the fermentation broth of Bifidobacterium breve H4-2 was isolated and purified by anion exchange column chromatography and gel column chromatography. The primary structure of EPS-1 was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance. The results indicated that EPS-1 had typical functional groups of polysaccharides. EPS-1 with an average molecular weight of 3.99 × 104 Da was mainly composed of mannose (89.65%) and glucose (5.84%). The backbone of EPS-1 was →2,6)-α-d-Manp-(1→2)-α-d-Manp-(1→2,6)-α-d-Manp-(1→2)-α-d-Manp-(1→2,6)-α-d-Manp-(1→6)-α-d-Glcp-(1→ simultaneously containing two kinds of branched chains (α-d-Manp-(1→3)-α-d-Manp-(1→ and α-d-Manp-(1→). Besides, EPS-1 had a triple-helical conformation and exhibited excellent thermal stability. Moreover, the immunomodulatory activity of EPS-1 was evaluated by RAW 264.7 cells. Results indicated that EPS-1 significantly enhanced the viability of RAW 264.7 cells. EPS-1 could also be recognized by toll-like receptor 4, thereby activating the nuclear factors-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway, promoting phosphorylation of related nuclear transcription factors, improving cell phagocytic activity, and promoting the secretion of NO, IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α. Thus, EPS-1 could activate the TLR4-NF-κB signaling pathway to emerge immunomodulatory activity on macrophages. The above results indicate that EPS-1 can serve as a potential immune-stimulating polysaccharide.
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- Meng-Meng Niu
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- Food College, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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Yang XM, Wang SQ, Chen LS, Zhu ZY. Isolation and structural characterization of exopolysaccharide from the Cordyceps cicadae and the immunomodulatory activity on RAW264.7 cells. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2023; 70:1925-1940. [PMID: 37455564 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2500] [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: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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A new exopolysaccharide component named as PC-EPS was isolated from Cordyceps cicadae, and its structure was determined. PC-EPS was identified to be constituted of mannose, glucose, and galactose (28.84:1:19.42), with an average molecular weight of 3.72 × 106 Da, according to the results of monosaccharide composition, Fourier transform infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, periodate oxidation and Smith degradation, and methylation studies. According to structural characterization, PC-EPS's connection type was made up of →6) -α-d-Manp (1→, →2) -β-d-Manp (1→, →4) -α-d-Manp (1→, →2) -α-d-Galf (1→, and →4) -α-d-Galp (1→. PC-EPS may significantly increase phagocytosis and RAW264.7 cell proliferation. Additionally, by boosting intracellular lysozyme, cellular acid phosphatase, and cellular superoxide dismutase enzyme concentrations, as well as by promoting the generation of cellular NO, it is the potential to regulate the immunological activity of RAW264.7 cells. Additionally, the effects of PC-EPS on RAW264.7 cells increased their capacities to create tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin 6 cytokines, all of which suggested that PC-EPS had the potential to improve immunomodulatory activity.
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- Xi-Mei Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
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Xu X, Shao T, Meng Y, Liu C, Zhang P, Chen K. Immunomodulatory mechanisms of an acidic polysaccharide from the fermented burdock residue by Rhizopus nigricans in RAW264.7 cells and cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressive mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126462. [PMID: 37619680 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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RBAPS is an acidic polysaccharide extracted from the burdock residue fermentation by Rhizopus nigricans. In RBAPS-activated RAW264.7 cells, transcriptome analysis identified a total of 1520 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), including 1223 down-regulated genes and 297 up-regulated genes. DEGs were enriched in the immune-related biological processes, involving in Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway, according to Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis. The results of the confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) observation, antibody neutralization and Western blot verified that RBAPS modulated macrophages activation and cytokines secretion mainly via TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway. The immunomodulatory activity in vivo of RBAPS was investigated in cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppressive mice. RBAPS promoted the counts of white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC) and platelets (PLT) as well as the levels of immunoglobulins and cytokines (IgG, IgM, TNF-α, and IL-2) in immunosuppressive mice. RBAPS protected the spleen and thymus from CTX-induced injury by increasing the organ indexes, attenuating pathological damage, and promoting splenic lymphocytes proliferation. Importantly, RBAPS ameliorated the intestine integrity and function by promoting the expression of Occuldin, Claudin-5, Atg5, and Atg7, activating TLR4/MAPK signaling pathway in CTX-induced mice. This study suggested that RBAPS was a prime candidate of immunologic adjuvant in chemotherapy for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical application.
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- Xuan Xu
- School of Life Science and National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Polysaccharide Drugs, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macromolecules, Drug Research &Development Center, School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, PR China
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- School of Life Science and National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Polysaccharide Drugs, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macromolecules, Drug Research &Development Center, School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, PR China.
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- School of Life Science and National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China.
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- School of Life Science and National Glycoengineering Research Center, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China.
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Xiong B, Chen X, Tu J, Han Z, Meng X, Sun H. Actinidia eriantha polysaccharide exerts adjuvant activity by targeting linc-AAM. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126440. [PMID: 37611690 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126440] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Actinidia eriantha polysaccharide (AEPS) is a potent adjuvant with dual Th1 and Th2 potentiating activity. linc-AAM has been previously proved to facilitate the expression of immune response genes (IRGs) in AEPS-activated RAW264.7 macrophages. However, its role in mediating adjuvant activity of AEPS remains to be elucidated. In this study, bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) from wide-type (WT) and linc-AAM knockout C57BL/6J mice treated with AEPS were subjected to transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatic analysis. linc-AAM deficiency inhibited M1 and M2 immune responses in BMDMs induced by AEPS. In mechanisms, AEPS facilitated the expression of IRGs and activated BMDMs through NF-κB-linc-AAM-JAK/STAT axis. Furthermore, linc-AAM knockout inhibited cytokine and chemokine production, immune cell recruitment as well as immune cell migration to draining lymph nodes at peritoneal cavity in mice induced by AEPS. More importantly, linc-AAM deletion reduced the adjuvant activity of APES on antigen-specific cellular and humoral immune responses to ovalbumin in mice. This study has for the first time demonstrated the role of lncRNAs in regulating the adjuvant activity of polysaccharides and its mechanisms. These findings expanded current knowledge on the mechanism of action of adjuvant and provide a new target for the design and development of vaccine adjuvants.
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- Beibei Xiong
- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China; Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China.
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Summat T, Wangtueai S, You S, Rod-in W, Park WJ, Karnjanapratum S, Seesuriyachan P, Surayot U. In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity and Structural Characteristics of Polysaccharides Extracted from Lobonema smithii Jellyfish. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:559. [PMID: 37999383 PMCID: PMC10672681 DOI: 10.3390/md21110559] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Crude polysaccharides were extracted from the white jellyfish (Lobonema smithii) using water extraction and fractionated using ion-exchange chromatography to obtain three different fractions (JF1, JF2, and JF3). The chemical characteristics of four polysaccharides were investigated, along with their anti-inflammatory effect in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. All samples mainly consisted of neutral sugars with minor contents of proteins and sulphates in various proportions. Glucose, galactose, and mannose were the main constituents of the monosaccharides. The molecular weights of the crude polysaccharides and the JF1, JF2, and JF3 fractions were 865.0, 477.6, 524.1, and 293.0 kDa, respectively. All polysaccharides were able to decrease NO production, especially JF3, which showed inhibitory activity. JF3 effectively suppressed iNOS, COX-2, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α expression, while IL-10 expression was induced. JF3 could inhibit phosphorylated ERK, JNK, p38, and NF-κB p65. Furthermore, flow cytometry showed the impact of JF3 on inhibiting CD11b and CD40 expression. These results suggest that JF3 could inhibit NF-κB and MAPK-related inflammatory pathways. The structural characterisation revealed that (1→3)-linked glucopyranosyl, (1→3,6)-linked galactopyranosyl, and (1→3,6)-linked glucopyranosyl residues comprised the main backbone of JF3. Therefore, L. smithii polysaccharides exhibit good anti-inflammatory activity and could thus be applied as an alternative therapeutic agent against inflammation.
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- Thitikan Summat
- College of Maritime Studies and Management, Chiang Mai University, Samut Sakhon 74000, Thailand; (T.S.); (S.W.)
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- College of Maritime Studies and Management, Chiang Mai University, Samut Sakhon 74000, Thailand; (T.S.); (S.W.)
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Gangwon, Republic of Korea; (S.Y.); (W.R.-i.); (W.J.P.)
- East Coast Life Sciences Institute, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Gangwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Gangwon, Republic of Korea; (S.Y.); (W.R.-i.); (W.J.P.)
- Department of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Gangwon, Republic of Korea; (S.Y.); (W.R.-i.); (W.J.P.)
- East Coast Life Sciences Institute, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Gangwon, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Marine Product Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand;
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- College of Maritime Studies and Management, Chiang Mai University, Samut Sakhon 74000, Thailand; (T.S.); (S.W.)
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Song X, Xue L, Geng X, Wu J, Wu T, Zhang M. Structural Characteristics and Immunomodulatory Effects of Melanoidins from Black Garlic. Foods 2023; 12:foods12102004. [PMID: 37238824 DOI: 10.3390/foods12102004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Melanoidins are considered to have several biological activities. In this study, black garlic melanoidins (MLDs) were collected using ethanol solution extraction; 0%, 20%, and 40% ethanol solutions were used for chromatography. Three kinds of melanoidins were produced by macroporous resin, named MLD-0, MLD-20, and MLD-40. The molecular weight was determined, and the infrared and microscopic structures were studied. In addition, Balb/c mice were induced with cyclophosphamide (CTX) to establish an immune deficiency model to evaluate the immune efficacy of black garlic melanoidins (MLDs). The results showed that MLDs restored the proliferation and phagocytosis ability of macrophages, and the proliferation activity of B lymphocytes in the MD group was 63.32% (♀) and 58.11% (♂) higher than that in the CTX group, respectively. In addition, MLDs alleviated the abnormal expression of serum factors such as IFN-γ, IL-10, and TNF-α. 16SrDNA sequencing of intestinal fecal samples of mice showed that MLDs changed the structure and quantity of intestinal flora, and especially that the relative abundance of Bacteroidaceae was significantly increased. The relative abundance of Staphylococcaceae was significantly reduced. These results showed that MLDs improved the diversity of intestinal flora in mice, and improved the adverse state of immune organs and immune cells. The experiments confirm that black garlic melanoidins have potential value in immune activity, which provides an important basis for the development and utilization of melioidosis.
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- Xiwang Song
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Food Biotechnology Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- China-Russia Agricultural Products Processing Joint Laboratory, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China
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Cao Y, Teng Y, Liu H, Li J, Zhu B, Xia X. Rhopilema esculentum polysaccharides enhance epithelial cell barrier in vitro and alleviate chronic colitis in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 241:124560. [PMID: 37088192 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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The purposes of this study were to characterize polysaccharides from Rhopilema esculentum and to explore their impacts on gut barrier function and inflammation in vitro and in mice with chronic colitis triggered by long-term administration of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). Two polysaccharides were isolated and purified from Rhopilema esculentum, named REP-1 and REP-2. REP-1 with a molecular weight of 8.21 kDa was composed of mannose, glucosamine, galactosamine, glucose, galactose, and arabinose with a molar ratio of 0.04:0.03:0.38:1:1.36:0.06, and REP-2 with a molecular weight of 10.11 kDa mainly consisted of mannose, glucuronic acid, galactosamine, glucose, galactose, and arabinose with a molar ratio of 0.04:0.12:0.41:1:1.2:0.06. Compared to REP-1, REP-2 displayed better ability to up-regulate the expression of genes related to tight junctions and mucus in LPS-stimulated Caco-2 cells and better immunomodulatory activities in RAW264.7 macrophages. Then mice experiments showed that REP-2 efficiently attenuated the symptoms of colitis, decreased the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and restored intestinal barrier function in mice with chronic colitis. These results demonstrate that REP-2 might be a promising agent for protecting intestinal and mucus barrier and mitigating inflammation-associated intestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis.
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- Yu Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning 116034, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning 116034, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning 116034, China.
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Zhang R, Xu T, Li Z, Li L, Li C, Li X, Wang Z, Wang S, Wang X, Zhang H. Vaccination with recombinant Lactococcus lactis expressing HA1-IgY Fc fusion protein provides protective mucosal immunity against H9N2 avian influenza virus in chickens. Virol J 2023; 20:76. [PMID: 37085816 PMCID: PMC10119832 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-023-02044-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND H9N2 virus is mainly transmitted through the respiratory mucosal pathway, so mucosal immunity is considered to play a good role in controlling avian influenza infection. It is commonly accepted that no adequate mucosal immunity is achieved by inactivated vaccines, which was widely used to prevent and control avian influenza virus infection. Thus, an improved vaccine to induce both mucosal immunity and systemic immunity is urgently required to control H9N2 avian influenza outbreaks in poultry farms. METHODS In this study, we constructed a novel Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis) strain expressing a recombinant fusion protein consisting of the HA1 proteins derived from an endemic H9N2 virus strain and chicken IgY Fc fragment. We evaluated the immunogenicity and protective efficacy of this recombinant L. lactis HA1-Fc strain. RESULTS Our data demonstrated that chickens immunized with L. lactis HA1-Fc strain showed significantly increased levels of serum antibodies, mucosal secretory IgA, T cell-mediated immune responses, and lymphocyte proliferation. Furthermore, following challenge with H9N2 avian influenza virus, chickens immunized with L. lactis HA1-Fc strain showed reduced the weight loss, relieved clinical symptoms, and decreased the viral titers and the pathological damage in the lung. Moreover, oropharyngeal and cloacal shedding of the H9N2 influenza virus was detected in chicken immunized with L. lactis HA1-Fc after infection, the results showed the titer was low and reduced quickly to reach undetectable levels at 7 days after infection. CONCLUSION Our data showed that the recombinant L. lactis HA1-Fc strain could induce protective mucosal and systemic immunity, and this study provides a theoretical basis for improving immune responses to prevent and control H9N2 virus infection.
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- Ruihua Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science College, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science College, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science College, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science College, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science College, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science College, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science College, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science College, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075131, Hebei, China
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- The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Institute of Hebei, Baoding, 071001, Hebei, China
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- Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center for Development of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, Shandong, China.
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Fan H, Sun M, Li J, Zhang S, Tu G, Liu K, Xia Q, Jiang Y, Liu B. Structure characterization and immunomodulatory activity of a polysaccharide from Saposhnikoviae Radix. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123502. [PMID: 36736976 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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A new polysaccharide, named SP800201 with Mw of 2.17 × 105 g/mol, was isolated from Saposhnikoviae Radix. The monosaccharide composition of SP800201 mainly contained Gal, GalA, Ara, and Rha. SP800201 has a core structure containing GalA as the backbone and side chains consisting of GalA, Gal, Ara and Rha. Cell and zebrafish experiments were used to explore the immunomodulatory activity of SP800201. Results of vitro RAW264.7 cell experiments showed that SP800201 could significantly improve the proliferation and phagocytosis of macrophages, and promote the release of NO, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. Results of vivo experiments in immunocompromised zebrafish showed that SP800201 could also significantly increase the density of immune cells, the number of macrophages, and reduce NO, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. The above results showed that the Saposhnikoviae Radix polysaccharide has certain immunomodulatory activity.
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- Haitao Fan
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China; College of Bioengineering, Beijing Polytechnic, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China; The Key Research Laboratory of "Exploring Effective Substance in Classic and Famous Prescriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine", The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing Institute of Microchemistry, Beijing 100091, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250103, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250103, China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China; The Key Research Laboratory of "Exploring Effective Substance in Classic and Famous Prescriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine", The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 102488, China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China; The Key Research Laboratory of "Exploring Effective Substance in Classic and Famous Prescriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine", The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 102488, China.
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Wang Y, Han J, Yue Y, Wu Y, Zhang W, Xia W, Wu M. Purification, structure identification and immune activity of a neutral polysaccharide from Cynanchum Auriculatum. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 237:124142. [PMID: 36972816 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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The crude polysaccharides CAPS and CAP of Cynanchum Auriculatum, which were prepared by degrading starch by single-enzymatic method (α-amylase) and double-enzymatic method (α-amylase and glucoamylase) respectively, were compared. CAP had good water solubility and higher non-starch polysaccharide content. A homogeneous neutral polysaccharide CAPW, with the degree of acetylation about 17 %, was obtained from CAP by anion exchange column chromatography. Its detailed structure was identified by various methods. CAPW, with the weight average molecular weight of 8.4 kDa, was composed of mannose, glucose, galactose, xylose, and arabinose in a molar ratio of 1.27:1.00:0.25:0.10:1.16. The backbone included β-1,4-Manp, β-1,4,6-Manp, β-1,4-Glcp and β-1,4,6-Glcp residues, with branches at the O-6 position of β-1,4,6-Manp and β-1,4,6-Glcp residues, consisting of α-T-Araf, α-1,5-Araf, α-1,2,5-Araf, α-1,3,5-Araf, T-Xylp,1,4-Xylp, β-T-Manp and β-T-Galp residues. In vitro immunological experiments suggested that CAP-W improved the phagocytic ability of macrophages, stimulated the release of NO, TNF-α and IL-6 from RAW264.7 cells, promoted the expression of NF-κB and caused nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65.
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Shi L, Hao G, Chen J, Wang J, Weng W. Structural characterization and immunostimulatory activity of a water-soluble polysaccharide from abalone (Haliotis discus hannai Ino) muscle. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.07.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Shi H, Li J, Liu F, Bi S, Huang W, Luo Y, Zhang M, Song L, Yu R, Zhu J. Characterization of a novel polysaccharide from Arca subcrenata and its immunoregulatory activities in vitro and in vivo. Food Funct 2023; 14:822-835. [PMID: 36622059 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo03483b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Arca subcrenata is an economical edible shellfish. A novel water-soluble α-D-glucan (ASPG-1) with a molecular weight of 2.56 × 106 Da was purified and characterized from A. subcrenata. Its structure was characterized as a repeating unit consisting of α-D-Glcp, (1 → 6)-α-D-Glcp and (1 → 4,6)-α-D-Glcp. ASPG-1 exerted potent immunoregulatory activity by promoting the viability of splenic lymphocytes. Moreover, it enhanced pinocytic capacity, and promoted the secretion of NO and cytokines in RAW264.7 cells. The immunomodulatory mechanism of ASPG-1 involved the activation of the TLR4-MAPK/Akt-NF-κB signaling pathway. ASPG-1 inhibited tumor growth in 4T1 breast cancer mice and its combination with doxorubicin increased antitumor efficacy. The ASPG-1 combination with DOX-treated group (64.8%) showed an improved tumor inhibition rate compared to that of the DOX-treated group (53.3%). The antitumor mechanism of ASPG-1 may involve an enhancement of the immune response of mice to tumors. These results indicated that ASPG-1 could be developed as a potential adjuvant in tumor immunotherapy.
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- Hui Shi
- Biotechnological Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China. .,Shandong Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinan 250101, PR China
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- Biotechnological Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Shandong Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinan 250101, PR China
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- Biotechnological Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Biotechnological Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Biotechnological Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China. .,Shandong Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinan 250101, PR China
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- Biotechnological Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Jinan University, 601 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou 510632, China. .,Shandong Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinan 250101, PR China
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Bo R, Wang J, Rui L, Liu X, Li J, Tao Y, Hong H, Xu S, Huang M, Liu M, Pang H, Li J. Immunoregulatory effect on RAW264.7 cells and subacute oral toxicity of ultra-large pore mesoporous silica nanoparticles loading Lycium barbarum polysaccharides. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Wang W, Wang Y, Zhao W, Zhao C. A Straightforward Approach towards Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Multifunctional Nanofiber Membranes with Sustained Drug Release Profiles. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2200150. [PMID: 35856465 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Preventing bacterial infection and controlling the inflammatory response occupy important positions in wound treatment. Although loading wound dressings with antibacterial or anti-inflammatory drugs/molecules is an effective approach to address these issues, simultaneous sustained release of these drugs remains challenging. Herein, hydrophilic polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride (PHGC) and hydrophobic indomethacin (Indo) are loaded in hydrophilic polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and hydrophobic polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers respectively by bidirectional electrospinning to form an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory PCL-Indo/PVA-PHGC wound dressing. The fabricated nanofiber membrane exhibits 100% disinfection activity to both Gram-negative (E. coli) and Gram-positive (S. aureus) bacteria because of the release of the broad-spectrum antibacterial molecule PHGC. Additionally, the loading of Indo in the nanofiber membrane enhances the expression level of IL-10, while inhibiting those of IL-6 and TNF-α in the RAW264.7 mouse cells. In the interwoven membrane of PCL and PVA fibers, the release of hydrophobic Indo is hindered by hydrophilic PHGC and PVA fibers, and similarly, the release of hydrophilic PHGC is hindered by hydrophobic Indo and PCL fibers. In conclusion, the PCL-Indo/PVA-PHGC nanofiber membrane has excellent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and sustained-release effects, and thus regulates the immune microenvironment of the cells to potentially promote wound healing.
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- Wenjie Wang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.,Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.,Med-X Center for Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Guo X, Yang M, Wang C, Nie S, Cui SW, Guo Q. Acetyl-glucomannan from Dendrobium officinale: Structural modification and immunomodulatory activities. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1016961. [PMID: 36245489 PMCID: PMC9558108 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1016961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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To understand the mechanisms of immunomodulatory effect, Dendrobium Officinale polysaccharides (DOP) were treated by ultrasound and mild base separately to generate fractions of various weight-average molecular weight (Mw) and degrees of acetylation (DA). The structural features, conformational properties, functional properties and immunomodulatory activities of original and modified DOPs were investigated. Ultrasonic treatment decreased the Mw and apparent viscosity and improved the water solubility of DOP. Mild base treatment remarkably reduced the DA and the water solubility, while the overall apparent viscosity was increased. Conformational analysis by triple-detector high performance size-exclusion chromatography showed that the molecular chain of DOP turned more compact coil conformation with decreased DA. Results from the macrophages RAW 264.7 analysis showed that samples sonicated for 200 min (Mw 34.2 kDa) showed the highest immune-regulation effects. However, the immunomodulatory effects of the samples after de-acetylation were all compromised compared to the original DOP. This study inspires further research to establish the structural-immunomodulatory relationships, which promote the application of DOP in both the food and medicine fields.
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- Xiaoyu Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, China-Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang), Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Shaoping Nie,
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- Guelph Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Qingbin Guo,
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Gu Q, Liu Y, Zhen L, Zhao T, Luo L, Zhang J, Deng T, Wu M, Cheng G, Hu J. The structures of two glucomannans from Bletilla formosana and their protective effect on inflammation via inhibiting NF-κB pathway. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 292:119694. [PMID: 35725182 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bletilla formosana is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine and is widely consumed as foods and medicines in China. However, the chemical structure and bioactivity of its polysaccharides remain unknown. Herein, two new polysaccharides, BFP60 and BFP80, with molecular weights of 3.99 kDa and 10.07 kDa, respectively, were isolated and purified from dried tuber of B. formosana. Structural analysis suggested that BFP60 and BFP80 may have backbone consisted of →4)-β-d-Man-(1→,→4)-β-d-Glc-(1→,→4)-2-O-acetyl-β-d-Man-(1→, and →4)-3-O-acetyl-β-d-Man-(1→. Inflammation assay in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells showed that the productions of NO and pro-inflammatory cytokines including IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and IFN-γ were significantly reduced, and the expression of iNOS, COX-2, and target proteins in the NF-κB pathway were suppressed after BFP60 and BFP80 pretreatment. These findings indicated that this novel polysaccharide had significant inflammatory protective effects in vitro.
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- Qinghui Gu
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China; State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650201, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650201, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650201, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650201, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Jia H, Tao J, Zhong W, Jiao X, Chen S, Wu M, Gao Z, Huang C. Nutritional Component Analyses in Different Varieties of Actinidia eriantha Kiwifruit by Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Approaches. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810217. [PMID: 36142128 PMCID: PMC9499367 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Actinidia eriantha is a unique germplasm resource for kiwifruit breeding. Genetic diversity and nutrient content need to be evaluated prior to breeding. In this study, we looked at the metabolites of three elite A. eriantha varieties (MM-11, MM-13 and MM-16) selected from natural individuals by using a UPLC-MS/MS-based metabolomics approach and transcriptome, with a total of 417 metabolites identified. The biosynthesis and metabolism of phenolic acid, flavonoids, sugars, organic acid and AsA in A. eriantha fruit were further analyzed. The phenolic compounds accounted for 32.37% of the total metabolites, including 48 phenolic acids, 60 flavonoids, 7 tannins and 20 lignans and coumarins. Correlation analysis of metabolites and transcripts showed PAL (DTZ79_15g06470), 4CL (DTZ79_26g05660 and DTZ79_29g0271), CAD (DTZ79_06g11810), COMT (DTZ79_14g02670) and FLS (DTZ79_23g14660) correlated with polyphenols. There are twenty-three metabolites belonging to sugars, the majority being sucrose, glucose arabinose and melibiose. The starch biosynthesis-related genes (AeglgC, AeglgA and AeGEB1) were expressed at lower levels compared with metabolism-related genes (AeamyA and AeamyB) in three mature fruits of three varieties, indicating that starch was converted to soluble sugar during fruit maturation, and the expression level of SUS (DTZ79_23g00730) and TPS (DTZ79_18g05470) was correlated with trehalose 6-phosphate. The main organic acids in A. eriantha fruit are citric acid, quinic acid, succinic acid and D-xylonic acid. Correlation analysis of metabolites and transcripts showed ACO (DTZ79_17g07470) was highly correlated with citric acid, CS (DTZ79_17g00890) with oxaloacetic acid, and MDH1 (DTZ79_23g14440) with malic acid. Based on the gene expression, the metabolism of AsA acid was primarily through the L-galactose pathway, and the expression level of GMP (DTZ79_24g08440) and MDHAR (DTZ79_27g01630) highly correlated with L-Ascorbic acid. Our study provides additional evidence for the correlation between the genes and metabolites involved in phenolic acid, flavonoids, sugars, organic acid and AsA synthesis and will help to accelerate the kiwifruit molecular breeding approaches.
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- Huimin Jia
- College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
- Institute of Kiwifruit, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
- Institute of Kiwifruit, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
- Institute of Kiwifruit, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
- Institute of Kiwifruit, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
- Institute of Kiwifruit, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
- Institute of Kiwifruit, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Fruit Science Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
- Institute of Kiwifruit, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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Detailed Structural Analysis of the Immunoregulatory Polysaccharides from the Mycobacterium Bovis BCG. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27175691. [PMID: 36080458 PMCID: PMC9458083 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bacillus Calmette-Guérin polysaccharide and nucleic acid (BCG-PSN), extracted from Mycobacterium bovis, is an immunoregulatory medicine commonly used in clinic. However, the structural characteristics and potential pharmacological efficacy of the polysaccharides from BCG-PSN remain unclear. Herein, two polysaccharides (BCG-1 and BCG-2) were purified and their structures were characterized. Monosaccharide composition analysis combined with methylation analysis and NMR data indicated that BCG-1 and BCG-2 were an α-D-(1→4)-mannan with (1→2)-linked branches, and an α-D-(1→4)-glucan with (1→6)-linked branches, respectively. Herein, the mannan from BCG-PSN was first reported. Bioactivity assays showed that BCG-1 and BCG-2 dose-dependently and potently increased the production of inflammatory mediators (NO, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and IL-10), as well as their mRNA expressions in RAW264.7 cells; both have similar or stronger effects compared with BCG-PSN injection. These data suggest that BCG-1 and BCG-2 are very likely the active ingredients of BCG-PSN.
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Wang S, Gao X, Sun Q, Zhu Y, Qin L, Zhu B. The phytochemical properties, pharmacological effects and traditional uses of Actinidia eriantha Benth.: A review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:959900. [PMID: 36059997 PMCID: PMC9437332 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.959900] [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: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Actinidia eriantha Benth. (Called Maohuamihoutao in China) is a plant that has been utilized as a heat-clearing drug in She ethnic minority group for a long time in China. Specifically, it has been involved in the treatment of stomach cancer, colon cancer, cirrhosis with ascites, chronic hepatitis, leukemia, rectal prolapse, hernia and uterine prolapse. Pharmacological research provides partial evidence for the traditional use of A. eriantha and might have demonstrated the folk utilization of A. eriantha to combat many cancers. Crude extracts and relatively pure components of A. eriantha possess a variety of pharmacological activities, including anti-cancer, immunoregulatory, anti-angiogenic, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. In addition, over 104 chemical substances have been determined from A. eriantha, involving terpenoids, alcohols, phenolics, aldehydes, organic acids, flavonoids glycosides, ketones, and glucoside. The existing literature reveals that a large proportion of the therapeutic effects of A. eriantha were rendered by the polysaccharides. However, the mechanisms of action and the structure-function correlations of these compounds, as well as the synergistic and antagonistic effects between them, need to be investigated further. Therefore, we propose that future studies on A. eriantha should focus on comprehensively assessing its medicinal quality, exploring its multi-target nature using network pharmacology approaches, and evaluating its long-term toxicity and efficacy in vivo.
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- *Correspondence: Luping Qin, ; Bo Zhu,
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Xiang Z, Chen Y, Qiu J. An integrated chemical analysis and network pharmacology approach to identify quality markers of Actinidia eriantha Benth radix on gastric cancer. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2022; 33:851-868. [PMID: 35570754 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Actinidia eriantha Benth radix (AEBR) is one of the most commonly used medicines by the She people in China, used primarily for the treatment of tumours of the digestive tract. There is currently limited to no data on the quality control of AEBR. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to identify quality markers of AEBR. MATERIAL AND METHODS An ultra-performance lquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS) method was used to identify and analyse the components of AEBR from water extracts. An ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method was also established for the simultaneous determination of 13 active components in the water extracts. The network pharmacology method was used to screen for quality markers of AEBR in gastric cancer. RESULTS This study tentatively identified 199 chemical constituents and isomers, including 67 pentacyclic triterpenoids, 20 flavonoids, 39 phenolic acids, 18 coumarins, and other compounds. The 13 active components in the water extracts were successfully determined using a validated UPLC-MS/MS method. Based on the network pharmacology method, four compounds were selected as quality markers of AEBR. CONCLUSION This study provides an important reference for the quality control of AEBR. Chemical analysis combined with network pharmacology provides an effective strategy for the discovery of quality markers in traditional Chinese/herb medicine.
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- Zheng Xiang
- Medical School, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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He Y, Huang L, Jiang P, Xu G, Sun T. Immunological regulation of the active fraction from Polygonatum sibiricum F. Delaroche based on improvement of intestinal microflora and activation of RAW264.7 cells. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 293:115240. [PMID: 35367575 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Polygonatum sibiricum, known as "Huangjing" in Chinese traditional medicine, of which functions include invigorating Qi and nourishing Yin, tonifying spleen and kidney, which are considered to replenish energy, and strengthen immunity. However, both the active components and mechanism of the immune-enhancing effect of Polygonatum sibiricum have not been clarified. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the immunoregulation effects of PSE30 (Polygonatum sibiricum ethanol 30) and PSE75 (Polygonatum sibiricum ethanol 75). The gut microbial and activation of RAW264.7 cells were also evaluated for exploring the mechanism of PSE75. MATERIALS AND METHODS Female ICR mice were randomly divided into different groups, which were pretreated with 0.9% saline, Yupingfeng granules, different dosage of PSE30 or PSE75. And the immunosuppressed mice model was constructed using cyclophosphamide. And the total duration of the experiment was 15 d. After that, the serum Immunoglobulins G (IgG) and Immunoglobulins M (IgM) antibody, regular blood testing, assessment of natural killer cell activity, and histological observation of spleen in immunosuppressed mice were measured to evaluate the immunoregulation effects of PSE30 and PSE75. Besides, effects of PSE75 on gut microbial were evaluated using 16s rRNA sequence. And the mRNA expression and cytokine secretion of RAW264.7 cell were evaluated to analyze the immunoregulation mechanism of PSE75. RESULTS The content of serum IgG, IgM was significantly elevated by PSE75 (P<0.05, P<0.001). The NK cells killing activity in splenocytes against K562 cells induced by PSE30, and PSE75 was pronounced higher than that of the model group (P < 0.05). Both mRNA expression of Th1 molecular markers including interleukin (IL)-2, interferon (IFN)-γ, and signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) 4, and Th2 molecular markers including IL-4 in splenocytes were markedly enhanced by PSE30, and PSE75 (P < 0.05, P < 0.01, or P < 0.001). Besides, the result of 16s rRNA sequence indicated that PSE75 could recover the gut microbial community disturbed by cyclophosphamide. PSE75 could markedly promote the secretion of IL-6, IL-10, and IL-12 p40 from RAW264.7 cell (P<0.01, or P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS PSE75 was proved to be a more promising immunomodulation agent, of which may enhance the immunity of immunosuppressed mice by improving gut microbial and activating macrophages. And PSE75 could be developed as a good immune booster in the future.
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- Yanfei He
- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China.
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Xu W, Cao F, Zhao M, Fu X, Yin S, Sun Y, Valencak TG, Ren D. Macrophage activation by exopolysaccharides from Streptococcus thermophilus fermented milk through TLRs-mediated NF-κB and MAPK pathways. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 108:108875. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.108875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Wang H, Ma C, Sun-Waterhouse D, Wang J, Neil Waterhouse GI, Kang W. Immunoregulatory polysaccharides from Apocynum venetum L. flowers stimulate phagocytosis and cytokine expression via activating the NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways in RAW264.7 cells. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Li L, Chen X, Lv M, Cheng Z, Liu F, Wang Y, Zhou A, Liu J, Zhao X. Effect of Platycodon grandiflorus Polysaccharide on M1 Polarization Induced by Autophagy Degradation of SOCS1/2 Proteins in 3D4/21 Cells. Front Immunol 2022; 13:934084. [PMID: 35844489 PMCID: PMC9279577 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.934084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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M1-polarized macrophages can improve the body’s immune function. This study aimed to explore the mechanism of Platycodon grandiflorus polysaccharide (PGPSt) degrading SOCS1/2 protein through autophagy and promoting M1 polarization in 3D4/21 cells. Immunoprecipitation, confocal laser scanning microscopy, flow cytometry, and intracellular co-localization were used to detect the expression of related phenotypic proteins and cytokines in M1-polarized cells. The results showed that PGPSt significantly promoted the mRNA expression of IL-6, IL-12, and TNF-α and enhanced the protein expression of IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α, IL-1β, iNOS, CD80, and CD86, indicating that PGPSt promoted M1 polarization in 3D4/21 cells. Next, the effect of the PGPSt autophagy degradation of SOCS1/2 on the M1 polarization of 3D4/21 cells was detected. The results showed that PGPSt significantly downregulated the expression level of SOCS1/2 protein, but had no obvious effect on the mRNA expression level of SOCS1/2, indicating that PGPSt degraded SOCS1/2 protein by activating the lysosome system. Further research found that under the action of 3-MA and BafA1, PGPSt upregulated LC3B II and downregulated SOCS1/2 protein expression, which increased the possibility of LC3B, the key component of autophagy, bridging this connection and degrading SOCS1/2. The interaction between SOCS1/2 and LC3 was identified by indirect immunofluorescence and Co-IP. The results showed that the co-localization percentage of the two proteins increased significantly after PGPSt treatment, and LC3 interacted with SOCS1 and SOCS2. This provides a theoretical basis for the application of PGPSt in the treatment or improvement of diseases related to macrophage polarization by regulating the autophagy level.
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- Liping Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai`an, China
- Qingdao Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center, Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai`an, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai`an, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai`an, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai`an, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai`an, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai`an, China
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- Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai`an, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaona Zhao, ; Jianzhu Liu,
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai`an, China
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Structure Characterization, Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Activities of Polysaccharide from Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn. Foods 2022; 11:foods11131834. [PMID: 35804650 PMCID: PMC9265270 DOI: 10.3390/foods11131834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn (Pteridaceae family) has been widely used as a food and medicine in China and Korea. Previous studies indicate that P. aquilinum contains a variety of bioactive chemical components such as flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, saponins, polysaccharides, and so on. In the present study, a novel polysaccharide (named as PAP-3) with average molecular weight of 2.14 × 105 Da was obtained from P. aquilinum. The structure was studied through physicochemical and spectroscopic analysis. The results indicated that PAP-3 consists of arabinose, rhamnose, fucose, galactose, mannose, and xylose in a molar ratio of 1.58:1.00:3.26:4.57:4.81:3.33. The polysaccharide is mainly composed of (1→2)-linked xylose and (1→3,6)-linked mannose on the main chain, with (1→2)-linked xylose, (1→6)-linked mannose, and (1→6)- and (1→3,6)-linked galactose as side chains. Galactose, fucose, and xylose are located at the end of the side chains. The in vitro immunomodulatory and antioxidant activities were assayed. PAP-3 has strong free-radical scavenging activity on DPPH and ABTS radicals and significant immunomodulatory activity on RAW264.7 cells. These data provide useful information for further study on the polysaccharides of P. aquilinum and their applications in the food and medical industries.
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Chen L, Gu Q, Zhou T. Statistical Optimization of Novel Medium to Maximize the Yield of Exopolysaccharide From Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus ZFM216 and Its Immunomodulatory Activity. Front Nutr 2022; 9:924495. [PMID: 35719166 PMCID: PMC9201479 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.924495] [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: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The traditional media used for the fermentation of Lactobacilli always contain carbohydrate polymers, which interfere with the analysis of the exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by the bacteria. In this investigation, a novel medium formulation that could avoid such interference was successfully developed. The beef extract, yeast extract, and peptone used in this formulation were subjected to the removal of polysaccharides before use. The factors affecting the EPS production were optimized by a single factor test, Plackett–Burman design, and Box–Behnken design. The optimum formula was ascertained as: 7.5 g L–1 yeast extract, 12.5 g L–1 beef extract, 10 g L–1 peptone, 21.23 g L–1 maltose, 5.51 g L–1 yeast nitrogen base, 2 g L–1 K2HPO4, 5 g L–1 anhydrous sodium acetate, 2 g L–1 ammonium citrate, 0.58 g L–1 MgSO4⋅7H2O, 0.25 g L–1 MnSO4⋅H2O, and 1 mL L–1 Tween 80. The initial pH of the medium was 6.5. The optimized conditions for fermentation of the strain to produce EPS were as follows: seed size 1%, culture temperature 37°C, and culture time 20 h. Optimum results showed that EPS yield was 496.64 ± 3.15 mg L–1, being 76.70% higher than that of unoptimized conditions (281.07 ± 5.90 mg L–1). The EPS was mainly comprised of glucose and guluronic acid, with a weight average molecular weight of 19.9 kDa; it was also characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and UV analysis. EPS was found to significantly enhance the phagocytic capacity, promote the NO, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 secretion, and improve mRNA expression of cytokines in RAW 264.7 macrophages, indicating its considerable immunomodulatory activity. Western bolt and immunofluorescence results demonstrated that the EPS was able to increase p65 nuclear translocation in the macrophages, indicating that EPS enhanced immunity via the NF-κB signaling pathway. EPS investigated in this work has potential as an attractive functional food supplement candidate for the hypoimmunity population.
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Yu X, Wang L, Yang X, Zhang S, Li G, Zhang L, Li J, Wang X, Zhou H, Jiang Y, Cui W, Li Y, Tang L, Qiao X. Lactobacillus casei Ghosts as a Vehicle for the Delivery of DNA Vaccines Mediate Immune Responses. Front Immunol 2022; 13:849409. [PMID: 35711427 PMCID: PMC9193971 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.849409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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We developed Lactobacillus casei bacterial ghosts (BGs) as vehicles for delivering DNA vaccines and analyzed their effects on immune responses. Uptake of the plasmids encoding the enhanced green fluorescent protein (pCI-EGFP) and BGs loaded with pCI-EGFP by macrophages was investigated using fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. The results showed that pCI-EGFP-loaded L. casei BGs were efficiently taken up by macrophages. Lactobacillus casei BGs loaded with plasmids encoding VP6 protein of PoRV (pCI-PoRV-VP6) significantly upregulated the mRNA expression of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), arginase-1 (Arg-1), Mannose receptor (CD206) toll-like receptor (TLR)-2, TLR4, and TLR9 in macrophages. The levels of markers of M1 polarization (IL-10 and TNF-α) and M2 polarization (Arg-1 and CD206) were increased in macrophages incubated with pCI-PoRV-VP6-loaded BGs compared with the control group. The results of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay showed that the secretion of IL-1β, IL-10, and TNF-α in macrophages was significantly upregulated compared with the control group. Flow cytometry demonstrated that L. casei BGs loaded with pCI-PoRV-VP6 promoted the maturation of dendritic cells (DCs). Following incubation with pCI-PoRV-VP6-loaded BGs, the mRNA expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and interferon (IFN)-γ in DCs were significantly increased. ELISA assay showed the secretion of the IL-1β, IL-6, IFN-γ IL-10 and TNF-α in DCs were upregulated significantly. Thus, L. casei BGs promoted the maturation and activation of DCs. We analyzed the stimulatory capacity of DCs in a mixed lymphocyte reaction with allogeneic T cells. T cell proliferation increased upon incubation with DCs stimulated by BGs. After immunizing mice with BGs loaded with pCI-PoRV-VP6, the specific IgG levels in the serum were higher than those elicited by BGs loaded with pCI-PoRV-VP6. BGs loaded with pCI-PoRV-VP6 on Th1 and Th2 cytokines polarized T cells into the Th1 type and increased the proportion of CD4+/CD8+ T cells. These results indicate L. casei BGs effectively mediate immune responses and can be used as delivery system for DNA vaccination.
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- Xiaoli Yu
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Branch of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qiqihar, China
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- Heilongjiang Fishery Technology Extension Station , Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Wei J, Wang B, Chen Y, Wang Q, Ahmed AF, Zhang Y, Kang W. The Immunomodulatory Effects of Active Ingredients From Nigella sativa in RAW264.7 Cells Through NF-κB/MAPK Signaling Pathways. Front Nutr 2022; 9:899797. [PMID: 35711536 PMCID: PMC9194833 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.899797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Nigella sativa is a valuable herb for its functional compositions in both food and medication. N. sativa seeds can enhance immunity, anti-inflammation and analgesia and hypoglycemia, but most of the related researches are related to volatile oil and extracts, and the activity and mechanism of compounds is not clear. In this study, Ethyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (EG), Methyl-α-D-glucoside (MG), 3-O-[β-D-xylopyranose-(1 → 3)-α-L-rhamnose-(1 → 2)-α-L-arabinose]-28-O-[α-L-rhamnose-(1 → 4)-β-D-glucopyranose-L-(1 → 6)-β-D-glucopyranose]-hederagenin (HXRARG) and 3-O-[β-D-xylopyranose-(1 → 3)-α-L-rhamnose-(1 → 2)-α-L-arabinose]-hederagenin (HXRA) were isolated and identified from N. sativa seeds. In addition, four compounds could activate NF-κB pathway by promoting the expression of phosphorylation of P65 and IκBα, promoting the phosphorylation of JNK, Erk and P38 to activate MAPK signaling pathway, enhancing the proliferation and phagocytic activity of RAW264.7 cells, and promoting the release of NO, TNF-α and IL-6 on RAW264.7 cell in vitro. The results showed that N. sativa can be used as dietary supplement to enhance immune.
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- Jinfeng Wei
- National R & D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Henan University, Shenzhen, China
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- National R & D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- National R & D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- National R & D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Food & Medicine Resource Function, Henan Province, Kaifeng, China
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Researches Department, Horticulture Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Hebei Food Safety Key Laboratory, Hebei Food Inspection and Research Institute, Shijiazhuang, China
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- National R & D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Henan University, Shenzhen, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Food & Medicine Resource Function, Henan Province, Kaifeng, China
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Tian J, Tang C, Wang X, Zhang X, Xiao L, Li W. Supramolecular structure features and immunomodulatory effects of exopolysaccharide from Paecilomyces cicadae TJJ1213 in RAW264.7 cells through NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 207:464-474. [PMID: 35278511 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This study investigated the supramolecular structure features and immunomodulatory effects of two exopolysaccharide fractions (EPS1 and EPS2) from Paecilomyces cicada TJJ1213 in vitro. AFM images revealed that EPS1 and EPS2 displayed different morphological features at different concentrations. Congo red and XRD assay further proved that EPS1 and EPS2 mainly exhibited amorphous structure with random coil conformation in solution. Furthermore, the immunomodulatory effect of EPSs was investigated on RAW264.7 cells. Results showed that EPS1 and EPS2 could enhance the phagocytic activity and induce the NO production and could also significantly up-regulate the mRNA expression of iNOS, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, IFN-γ and IL-4. Western blot assay analysis demonstrated that EPSs increased protein expression of TLR4 and the nuclear translocation of NF-κB p50/p65. Additionally, the phosphorylation levels of MAPKs proteins (p38, ERK and JNK) were also remarkably increased. Thus, EPSs could active TLR4-NF-κB/MAPKs signaling pathways to exert the immunomodulatory effect on macrophages.
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- Juanjuan Tian
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, PR China.
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Structural characterization of a polysaccharide from Trametes sanguinea Lloyd with immune-enhancing activity via activation of TLR4. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 206:1026-1038. [PMID: 35306017 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A bioactive polysaccharide (TS2-2A) with a molecular weight of 15 kDa was isolated from Trametes sanguinea Lloyd, a medicinal food homologous fungus, by water extraction-alcohol precipitation and chromatographic separation. NMR analysis of polysaccharide and MS/MS analysis of its oligosaccharide indicated that TS2-2A featured a novel straight chain with a backbone of 1,3-α-d-glucopyranose and 1,4-β-d-glucopyranose at a molar ratio of 1:4. Moreover, TS2-2A, recognized by Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages to release related cytokines and contributed to immune-enhancing effects. Briefly, with remarkable immune-enhancing activity and noncytotoxicity, TS2-2A was proposed to be a potential immune enhancer for supplementing drugs or functional foods.
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Zongo AWS, Zogona D, Zhang Z, Youssef M, Zhou P, Chen Y, Geng F, Chen Y, Li J, Li B. Immunomodulatory activity of Senegalia macrostachya (Reichenb. ex DC.) Kyal. & Boatwr seed polysaccharide fraction through the activation of the MAPK signaling pathway in RAW264.7 macrophages. Food Funct 2022; 13:4664-4677. [PMID: 35377370 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo04432j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Senegalia macrostachya (Reichenb. ex DC.) Kyal. & Boatwr seed (SMS) is a wild legume used as food and medicine in many African countries. In the current study, a novel polysaccharide (SMSP2) was extracted from SMS using hot water and purified with DEAE-52 cellulose. Its structure was characterized, and the immunomodulatory activity and possible molecular mechanism in murine macrophage RAW264.7 were explored. The results revealed that SMSP2 was a uronic acid-rich polysaccharide (51.6%, w/w) with a molecular weight of 52.07 kDa. The neutral sugars were mainly arabinose, xylose, mannose, and galactose at a molar ratio of 1.00 : 0.84 : 0.90 : 0.07. Interestingly, SMSP2 treatment markedly promoted macrophage proliferation and phagocytosis and induced the expression of inflammatory mediators, such as nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and IL-10. SMSP2-induced macrophage stimulation occurs through the activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. Moreover, macrophage surface complement receptor 3 (CR3) might play an important role in SMSP2-induced macrophage activation. This study revealed that SMSP2 is a potent immunomodulator, which could be used as a functional food and a pharmaceutical adjuvant in treating immune-compromising diseases.
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- Abel Wend-Soo Zongo
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China. .,Center for Research in Biological Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University Joseph Ki-Zerbo, BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China. .,Center for Research in Biological Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University Joseph Ki-Zerbo, BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
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- Sanquan College of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China. .,Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025 Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Wang D, Wang J, Liu H, Liu M, Yang Y, Zhong S. The Main Structural Unit Elucidation and Immunomodulatory Activity In Vitro of a Selenium-Enriched Polysaccharide Produced by Pleurotus ostreatus. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27082591. [PMID: 35458788 PMCID: PMC9027278 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27082591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In recent years, the structure of selenium-enriched polysaccharides and their application in immunomodulation have attracted much attention. In previous studies, we extracted and purified a novel selenium-enriched Pleurotus ostreatus polysaccharide called Se-POP-21, but its structure and immunomodulatory activity were still unclear. In this study, the main structural unit formula of Se-POP-21 was characterized by methylation analysis and an NMR experiment. The results showed that the backbone of Se-POP-21 was →[2,6)-α-D-Galp-(1→6)-α-D-Galp-(1]4→2,4)-β-L-Arap-(1→[2,6)-α-D-Galp-(1→6)-α-D-Galp-(1]4→, branched chain of β-D-Manp-(1→ and β-D-Manp-(1→4)-β-L-Arap-(1→ connected with →2,6)-α-D-Galp-(1→ and →2,4)-β-L-Arap-(1→,respectively, through the O-2 bond. In vitro cell experiments indicated that Se-POP-21 could significantly enhance the proliferation and phagocytosis of RAW264.7 cells, upregulate the expression of costimulatory molecules CD80/CD86, and promote RAW264.7 cells to secrete NO, ROS, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 by activating the NF-κB protein. The results of this study indicate that Se-POP-21 can effectively activate RAW264.7 cells. Thus, it has the potential to be used in immunomodulatory drugs or functional foods.
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Structural characterization and biological activities of a new polysaccharide isolated from Morchella Sextelata. Glycoconj J 2022; 39:369-380. [PMID: 35416638 DOI: 10.1007/s10719-022-10058-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Morchella is the famous medicinal fungi in the ascomycetes. In this study, a new water-soluble polysaccharide (MSP-3-1) with an average molecular weight of 2.35 × 107 Da was extracted and purified from fruiting bodies of cultivated M. Sextelata. The structural characterization and biological activities of purified polysaccharide was further investigated. The results indicated that MSP-3-1 was mainly a α-glucan, mainly consisting of mannose (Man), glucose (Glc) and galactose (Gal) in a ratio of 5.10: 91.39: 3.51. Its surface morphology exhibited irregular lamellar structures with small voids. And the particle size analysis showed that MSP-3-1 was the homogeneous nanoparticle in water solution. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity analysis showed that MSP-3-1 possessed certain scavenging activity against hydroxyl radicals, DPPH radicals and ABTS radicals in a dose-dependent manner. Immunological tests suggested that MSP-3-1 could significantly promote the proliferation, phagocytosis and nitric oxide (NO) production of macrophage RAW264.7. Thus, our results will provide a theoretical basis for the development and utilization of Morchella Sextelata polysaccharides as an immunmodulatory component in functional foods.
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Yuan L, Zhong ZC, Liu Y, Quan H, Lu YZ, Zhang EH, Cai H, Li LQ, Lan XZ. Structures and immunomodulatory activity of one galactose- and arabinose-rich polysaccharide from Sambucus adnata. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 207:730-740. [PMID: 35346678 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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One galactose- and arabinose-rich polysaccharide isolated from Sambucus adnata was named SPS-1, which had an average molecular weight 138.52 kDa, and was composed of L-rhamnose, D-glucuronic acid, D-galacturonic acid, D-galactose, and L-arabinose in a molar ratio of 0.6:0.4:0.1:4.9:4.0. The primary structure of SPS-1 was further analyzed through methylation and NMR spectroscopy. The results showed that SPS-1 had the structural characteristics of AG-II pectin. The immunoactivity test showed that SPS-1 activated the phosphorylation of MAPKs-related proteins and further elevated the expression levels of related nuclear transcription factors (IκBα and NF-κB p65) in the cells through the TLR2 and MyD88/TRAF6-dependent pathway, thereby significantly enhancing the phagocytosis of macrophages and stimulating the secretion of NO, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, which activated the RAW264.7 cells. Therefore, SPS-1, acting as an immunomodulator, is a potential drug for immunological diseases.
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- Lei Yuan
- The Provincial and Ministerial Co-Founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R & D in Tibet Characteristic Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Resources, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China; Biotechnology Center, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China.
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- The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China
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- The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China
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- The Provincial and Ministerial Co-Founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R & D in Tibet Characteristic Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Resources, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China; Research Institute of Plateau Ecology, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China
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- The Provincial and Ministerial Co-Founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R & D in Tibet Characteristic Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Resources, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China; The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China
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- The Provincial and Ministerial Co-Founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R & D in Tibet Characteristic Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Resources, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China; The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China
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- The Provincial and Ministerial Co-Founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R & D in Tibet Characteristic Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Resources, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China; The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China
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- The Provincial and Ministerial Co-Founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R & D in Tibet Characteristic Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Resources, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China; The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China
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- The Provincial and Ministerial Co-Founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R & D in Tibet Characteristic Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Resources, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China; The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi of Tibet 860000, China.
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Qin L, Xu H, He Y, Liang C, Wang K, Cao J, Qu C, Miao J. Purification, Chemical Characterization and Immunomodulatory Activity of a Sulfated Polysaccharide from Marine Brown Algae Durvillaea antarctica. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:223. [PMID: 35447896 PMCID: PMC9026115 DOI: 10.3390/md20040223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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An immunomodulatory polysaccharide (DAP4) was extracted, purified, and characterized from Durvillaea antarctica. The results of chemical and spectroscopic analyses demonstrated that the polysaccharide was a fucoidan, and was mainly composed of (1→3)-α-l-Fucp and (1→4)-α-l-Fucp residues with a small degree of branching at C-3 of (1→4)-α-l-Fucp residues. Sulfate groups were at C-4 of (1→3)-α-l-Fucp, C-2 of (1→4)-α-l-Fucp and minor C-6 of (1→4)-β-d-Galp. Small amounts of xylose and galactose exist in the forms of β-d-Xylp-(1→ and β-d-Gal-(1→. The immunomodulatory activity of DAP4 was measured on RAW 264.7 cells, the results proved that DAP4 exhibited excellent immunomodulatory activities, such as promoted the proliferation of spleen lymphocytes, increased NO production, as well as enhanced phagocytic of macrophages. Besides, DAP4 could also produce better enhancement on the vitality of NK cells. For the high immunomodulatory activity, DAP4 might be a potential source of immunomodulatory fucoidan with a novel structure.
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- Ling Qin
- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
- Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China
- Marine Natural Products R&D Laboratory, Qingdao Key Laboratory, Qingdao 266061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resource, Qingdao 266061, China; (L.Q.); (H.X.); (Y.H.); (C.L.); (K.W.); (J.C.)
- Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, China
- Marine Natural Products R&D Laboratory, Qingdao Key Laboratory, Qingdao 266061, China
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Inhalation of MSC-EVs is a noninvasive strategy for ameliorating acute lung injury. J Control Release 2022; 345:214-230. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gao S, Yan S, Zhou Y, Feng Y, Xie X, Guo W, Shen Q, Chen C. Optimisation of enzyme-assisted extraction of Erythronium sibiricum bulb polysaccharide and its effects on immunomodulation. Glycoconj J 2022; 39:357-368. [PMID: 35138526 DOI: 10.1007/s10719-021-10038-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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In this study, polysaccharides of Erythronium sibiricum bulb were extracted using enzyme-assisted extraction technology and then optimised by response surface methodology. The characteristics and immunomodulatory activities of the polysaccharide (E1P) were investigated. Setting the yield of polysaccharides as the index, the effects of amylase content, zymolytic time, extraction pH and zymolytic temperature were investigated. The optimal extraction conditions for polysaccharides were as follows: amylase content, 1% weight of pre-treated powder; zymolytic time, 2 h; extraction pH, 7.5; and zymolytic temperature, 55 °C. The yield was predicted to be 61.10%, which agreed with the value obtained in confirmatory experiments (59.71% ± 2.72%). Further research indicated that the primary component of E1P is glucose; however, it also contains a small quantity of galactose and arabinose. In vitro assays showed that E1P and ESBP (another kind of E. sibiricum bulb polysaccharide extracted by water decoction in our previous study) could significantly promote the cellular viability and phagocytosis of RAW264.7 cells without cytotoxicity. Moreover, they could enhance the ability to secrete nitric oxide and cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-1β. However, the immunomodulatory activities of E1P were better than those of ESBP. According to the results of this study, enzyme-assisted extraction represents a new strategy for extracting E. sibiricum bulb polysaccharides with higher yield and better immune activity.
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- Shanshan Gao
- Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China
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- Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China
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- Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China
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- Urumqi Customs District P.R. China, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China
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- Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China
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- Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China
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- Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China
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- Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China.
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Xie L, Huang Z, Qin L, Yu Q, Chen Y, Zhu H, Xie J. Effects of sulfation and carboxymethylation on Cyclocarya paliurus polysaccharides: Physicochemical properties, antitumor activities and protection against cellular oxidative stress. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 204:103-115. [PMID: 35144010 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The Cyclocarya paliurus polysaccharide (CP) was chemically modified to produce sulfated derivatives (S-CP) and carboxymethylated derivatives (CM-CP). Subsequently, the antioxidant activity, cytoprotective effect and antitumor activity of these derivatives were investigated to establish the relationship between their structure and functional activity. The results found that chemical modifications resulted in remarkable variations in the chemical compositions and apparent structures of CP. S-CP with the highest amount of glucose had the strongest antioxidant capacity to scavenge DPPH• and HO•, but CM-CP was lower than CP in terms of HO• scavenging. More importantly, S-CP and CM-CP more effectively protected RAW264.7 from H2O2-induced damage compared to CP by reducing the secretion of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA), enhancing phagocytosis and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels, and suppressing abnormal apoptosis. Further experiments showed that the anti-apoptotic effect of S-CP and CM-CP was in intimate association with down-regulation of Caspase-9/3 activities and alleviation of cell cycle arrest in the S phase. In addition, S-CP and CM-CP decreased the cell viability of tumor cells. These findings suggest that the type of functional group plays important roles in the biological function of the derivatives and provide a theoretical basis for the development of novel natural anti-oxidants or low-toxicity anti-tumor drugs.
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- Liuming Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China; Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China.
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He Y, Hu X, Zhang H, Chen X, Sun H. Adjuvant effect of two polysaccharides from the petals of Crocus sativus and its mechanisms. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 204:50-61. [PMID: 35122804 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Two polysaccharides from Crocus sativus petals (PCSPs), PCSPA and PCSPB, presented immunopotentiatory activity through activating macrophages via MAPK and NF-κB pathway. In this study, two PCSPs were investigated for the adjuvant effects and underlying mechanisms using ovalbumin (OVA) in mice. PCSPA and PCSPB remarkably not only boosted the OVA-specific IgG antibody and its isotype titers, but strengthened splenocyte proliferation and natural killer cell activities in immunized mice. Both PCSPs also dramatically triggered the production of Th1- and Th2-cytokines and facilitated the gene expression of Th1- and Th2-cytokines and transcription factors in OVA-stimulated splenocytes. In mechanisms, two PCSPs rapidly elicited the gene and protein expression of cytokines and chemokines, promoted the recruitment and antigen uptake of immune cells in the injected-muscles, and augmented the migration and antigen transport of immune cells to the draining lymph nodes. These findings demonstrated that PCSPs enhanced and improved immune responses and simultaneously elicited Th1- and Th2-immune responses to OVA through activating innate immune microenvironment, and that they could act as promising vaccine adjuvant candidates.
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- Yanfei He
- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Medical College, Jinhua Polytechnic, Jinhua 321000, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Macrophage immunity promotion effect of polysaccharide LGP-1 from Guapian tea via PI3K/AKT and NF-κB signaling pathway. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.104946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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