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Zhang Z, Chen Y, Bian Y, Wang TT, Wang M. Cellular metabolomics study of the antitumor mechanism of Sijunzi decoction combined with mitomycin C. Biomed Chromatogr 2024; 38:e5941. [PMID: 38924132 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Mitomycin C (MMC) has an antitumor effect and is considered as a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Sijunzi Decoction (SJZD), a well-known ancient Chinese prescription, is widely used in the treatment of cancer when combined with chemotherapy drugs. Studies have shown that SJZD can be combined with other drugs to enhance the therapeutic effect against cancer and inhibit the toxicity of chemotherapy drugs, but the specific mechanism is not clear. Thus, we hope to further explore the antitumor mechanism of combined SJZD and MMC. 3-(4,5-Dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2, 5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide assay, flow cytometry, western blot, 1H NMR and HPLC-MS were used to study the mechanism at the cellular level. The results show that the combined administration can have a more significant effect on inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells, promoting their apoptosis. Based on metabolomics, 38 biomarkers were found in the MMC group and 43 biomarkers were found in the combined administration group. Among them, 18 unique biomarkers were discovered in the combined administration group. Studies have shown that the antitumor mechanism of combined administration is related to amino acid metabolism, energy metabolism, lipid metabolism and nucleotide metabolism, among which amino acid metabolism is the most important. In addition, SJZD achieves the effect of toxin reduction and efficiency enhancement by improving the body's immunity and improving the oxidative stress environment.
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- Zhiru Zhang
- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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Man S, Cui Y, Shi D, Lv P, Ma L, Gao W. Formosanin C inhibits pulmonary metastasis by targeting stearyl CoA desaturase-1. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 129:155689. [PMID: 38728921 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155689] [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: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cisplatin (DDP) as the first-line drug has been used in cancer therapy. However, side effects and drug resistance are the challenges of DDP. Disordered lipid metabolism is related to DDP resistance. STUDY DESIGN In this study, formosanin C (FC) as the main compound of Rhizoma Paridis saponins (RPS) inhibits pulmonary metastasis by targeting stearyl CoA desaturase-1. METHODS AND RESULTS RPS prolonged the survival period of mice, reduced pulmonary metastases and alleviated colon toxicity caused by DDP. FC as the main compound of RPS enhanced the anti-tumor and anti-metastatic effects of DDP. FC decreased the mRNA level of SCD1 and the content of lipid droplets (LDs) in lung cancer cells. Molecular dynamics and isothermal titration calorimetry verified the binding stability and spontaneously between FC and SCD1. SiSCD1 reduced the content of LDs in cell lines and increased mitochondria (mtROS), which was consistent with the results of FC treatment. The combination group decreased DNA repair associated protein as well as DDP resistance markers such as ERCC1 and 53bp1, and increased DNA damage marker like γH2AX, which indirectly confirmed the occurrence of mtROS. In addition, FC combination with DDP also affected epithelial-mesenchymal transition-related protein like VIM and CDH1 in vivo experiments, and thereby inhibited pulmonary metastasis. CONCLUSION Our research indicated that the FC as the main compound of RPS targeted the CY2 domain of SCD1, inhibited lipid metabolism in mice, and thereby suppressed cancer metastases. This provided support for use of FC to treat cancer based on lipid metabolism pathway.
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- Shuli Man
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National and Local United Engineering Lab of Metabolic Control Fermentation Technology, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National and Local United Engineering Lab of Metabolic Control Fermentation Technology, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National and Local United Engineering Lab of Metabolic Control Fermentation Technology, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National and Local United Engineering Lab of Metabolic Control Fermentation Technology, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National and Local United Engineering Lab of Metabolic Control Fermentation Technology, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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Qian S, Zhang Q, Li S, Shi R, He X, Zi S, Liu T. Arbuscular mycorrhiza and plant growth promoting endophytes facilitates accumulation of saponin under moderate drought stress. CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES 2024; 16:214-226. [PMID: 38706830 PMCID: PMC11064634 DOI: 10.1016/j.chmed.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis, one of the important medicinal plant resources in Yunnan, China, usually takes 6-8 years to be harvested. Therefore, it is urgent to find a method that can not only shorten its growth years, but also improve its quality. In this study, we examined the effects of a combination treatment of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and plant growth-promoting endophytes (PGPE) and drought stress on the accumulation of saponins in it. Methods P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis was infected with a mixture of AMF and PGPE under drought stress. The content of saponins, as well as morphological, physiological, and biochemical indicators, were all measured. The UGTs gene related to saponin synthesis was obtained from transcriptome data by homologous comparison, which were used for RT-PCR and phylogenetic analysis. Results Regardless of water, AMF treatment could infect the roots of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis, however double inoculation with AMF and PGPE (AMF + PGPE) would reduce the infection rate of AMF. Plant height, aboveground and underground fresh weight did not differ significantly between the single inoculation AMF and the double inoculation treatment under different water conditions, but the inoculation treatment significantly increased the plant height of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis compared to the non-inoculation treatment. Single inoculation with AMF considerably increased the net photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rate of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis leaves under various water conditions, but double inoculation with AMF + PGPE greatly increased the intercellular CO2 concentration and chlorophyll fluorescence parameter (Fv/Fm). Under diverse water treatments, single inoculation AMF had the highest proline content, whereas double inoculation AMF + PGPE may greatly improve the amount of abscisic acid (ABA) and indoleacetic acid (IAA) compared to normal water under moderate drought. Double inoculation AMF + PGPE treatment improved the proportion of N, P, and K in the rhizome of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis under various water conditions. Under moderate drought stress, AMF + PGPE significantly enhanced the contents of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis saponins I, II, VII, and total saponins as compared to normal water circumstances. Farnesyl diphosphate synthase (FPPS), Geranyl pyrophosphate synthase (GPPS), Cycloartenol synthase (CAS), and Squalene epoxidase (SE1) were the genes that were significantly up-regulated at the same time. The amount of saponins was favorably linked with the expression of CAS, GPPS, and SE1. Saponin VI content and glycosyl transferase (UGT) 010922 gene expression were found to be substantially associated, as was saponin II content and UGT010935 gene expression. Conclusion Under moderate drought, AMF + PGPE was more conducive to the increase of hormone content, nutrient absorption, and total saponin content in P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis, and AMF + PGPE could up regulate the expression of key genes and UGTs genes in one or more steroidal saponin synthesis pathways to varying degrees, thereby stimulating the synthesis and accumulation of steroidal saponins in the rhizome of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis. The combination of AMF and PGPE inoculation, as well as adequate soil drought, reduced the buildup of saponins in P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis and increased its quality.
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- Shubiao Qian
- Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center on Gemplasm Utilization & Innovation of Chinese Medicinal Materials in Southwest China, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center on Gemplasm Utilization & Innovation of Chinese Medicinal Materials in Southwest China, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Institute of Sericulture and Honeybee, Honghe 661101, China
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- Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center on Gemplasm Utilization & Innovation of Chinese Medicinal Materials in Southwest China, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center on Gemplasm Utilization & Innovation of Chinese Medicinal Materials in Southwest China, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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Jiang X, Liu Z, Wan R, Cai R, Yang J, Li L, Hu H, Ou L, Zhang C, Liu Q. Research trends and hotspots of polyphyllin in high-incidence cancers: A bibliometric analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27804. [PMID: 38510037 PMCID: PMC10950667 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Background Polyphyllin, a natural compound derived primarily from the Paris genus, manifests its anticancer properties. Extensive research on its therapeutic potential in cancers has been reported. However, there is no systematical analysis of the general aspects of research on polyphyllin by bibliometric analysis. The aim of this study is to visualize emerging trends and hotspots and predict potential research directions in this field. Methods In this study, we collected relevant research articles from the Web of Science Core Collection Bibliometrics. Using R-bibliometrix, we analyzed the research status, hotspots, frontiers, and development trends of polyphyllin in high-incidence cancers. To conduct a comprehensive visual analysis, CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used for visual analysis of authors, countries, institutions, keywords, and co-cited references within the published articles. Results A total of 257 articles focusing on the research of polyphyllin in high-incidence cancers were retrieved from the WOSCC database, covering the period from 2005 to 2023. The analysis revealed a consistent increasing trend in annual publications during this timeframe. Notably, China emerged as the most productive country, with Tianjin University leading the institutions. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology stood out as the most prominent journal in this field, while Gao WY emerged as the most prolific author. Polyphyllin VI, polyphyllin II, and polyphyllin VII have emerged as the latest research hotspots. Additionally, the investigation of autophagy and its associated mechanisms has gained significant attention as a novel research direction. Conclusion This study presents a novel visualization of the research on polyphyllin saponins in the field of highly prevalent cancers using bibliometric analysis. The investigation of polyphyllin D has emerged as a primary focus in this field, with lung cancer, breast cancer, and liver cancer being the key areas of current research. Lastly, polyphyllin saponins show potential application in the field of cancer.
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- Xin Jiang
- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Key Laboratory of Luzhou City for Aging Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Key Laboratory of Luzhou City for Aging Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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Wang Q, He Z, Zhu J, Hu M, Yang L, Yang H. Polyphyllin B inhibited STAT3/NCOA4 pathway and restored gut microbiota to ameliorate lung tissue injury in cigarette smoke-induced mice. BMC Biotechnol 2024; 24:13. [PMID: 38459479 PMCID: PMC10921762 DOI: 10.1186/s12896-024-00837-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Smoking was a major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study plan to explore the mechanism of Polyphyllin B in lung injury induced by cigarette smoke (CSE) in COPD. METHODS Network pharmacology and molecular docking were applied to analyze the potential binding targets for Polyphyllin B and COPD. Commercial unfiltered CSE and LPS were used to construct BEAS-2B cell injury in vitro and COPD mouse models in vivo, respectively, which were treated with Polyphyllin B or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). CCK8, LDH and calcein-AM were used to detect the cell proliferation, LDH level and labile iron pool. Lung histopathology, Fe3+ deposition and mitochondrial morphology were observed by hematoxylin-eosin, Prussian blue staining and transmission electron microscope, respectively. ELISA was used to measure inflammation and oxidative stress levels in cells and lung tissues. Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence were applied to analyze the 4-HNE, LC3 and Ferritin expression. RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression of FcRn, pIgR, STAT3 and NCOA4. Western blot was used to detect the expression of Ferritin, p-STAT3/STAT3, NCOA4, GPX4, TLR2, TLR4 and P65 proteins. 16S rRNA gene sequencing was applied to detect the gut microbiota. RESULTS Polyphyllin B had a good binding affinity with STAT3 protein, which as a target gene in COPD. Polyphyllin B inhibited CS-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial damage, and ferritinophagy in COPD mice. 16S rRNA sequencing and FMT confirmed that Akkermansia and Escherichia_Shigella might be the potential microbiota for Polyphyllin B and FMT to improve CSE and LPS-induced COPD, which were exhausted by the antibiotics in C + L and C + L + P mice. CSE and LPS induced the decrease of cell viability and the ferritin and LC3 expression, and the increase of NCOA4 and p-STAT3 expression in BEAS-2B cells, which were inhibited by Polyphyllin B. Polyphyllin B promoted ferritin and LC3II/I expression, and inhibited p-STAT3 and NCOA4 expression in CSE + LPS-induced BEAS-2B cells. CONCLUSION Polyphyllin B improved gut microbiota disorder and inhibited STAT3/NCOA4 pathway to ameliorate lung tissue injury in CSE and LPS-induced mice.
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- Qing Wang
- The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, 410004, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, 410004, China
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- The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, 410004, China
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- The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, 410004, China
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- The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan, 410004, China.
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Consoli V, Fallica AN, Sorrenti V, Pittalà V, Vanella L. Novel Insights on Ferroptosis Modulation as Potential Strategy for Cancer Treatment: When Nature Kills. Antioxid Redox Signal 2024; 40:40-85. [PMID: 37132605 PMCID: PMC10824235 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2022.0179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Significance: The multifactorial nature of the mechanisms implicated in cancer development still represents a major issue for the success of established antitumor therapies. The discovery of ferroptosis, a novel form of programmed cell death distinct from apoptosis, along with the identification of the molecular pathways activated during its execution, has led to the uncovering of novel molecules characterized by ferroptosis-inducing properties. Recent advances: As of today, the ferroptosis-inducing properties of compounds derived from natural sources have been investigated and interesting findings have been reported both in vitro and in vivo. Critical Issues: Despite the efforts made so far, only a limited number of synthetic compounds have been identified as ferroptosis inducers, and their utilization is still limited to basic research. In this review, we analyzed the most important biochemical pathways involved in ferroptosis execution, with particular attention to the newest literature findings on canonical and non-canonical hallmarks, together with mechanisms of action of natural compounds identified as novel ferroptosis inducers. Compounds have been classified based on their chemical structure, and modulation of ferroptosis-related biochemical pathways has been reported. Future Directions: The outcomes herein collected represent a fascinating starting point from which to take hints for future drug discovery studies aimed at identifying ferroptosis-inducing natural compounds for anticancer therapies. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 40, 40-85.
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- Valeria Consoli
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, CERNUT—Research Centre on Nutraceuticals and Health Products, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, CERNUT—Research Centre on Nutraceuticals and Health Products, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, CERNUT—Research Centre on Nutraceuticals and Health Products, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Liu F, Cao X, Zhou L. Lipid metabolism analysis providing insights into nonylphenol multi-toxicity mechanism. iScience 2023; 26:108417. [PMID: 38053636 PMCID: PMC10694653 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Nonylphenol (NP), a widely recognized endocrine disruptor, exhibits lipophobic properties that drive its accumulation in adipose tissue, leading to various physiological disruptions. Using Caenorhabditis elegans, this study investigated the effects of NP exposure on lipid homeostasis and physiological indicators. NP exposure increased lipid storage, hindered reproduction and growth, and altered phospholipid composition. Transcriptional analysis revealed NP's promotion of lipogenesis and inhibition of lipolysis. Metabolites related to lipid metabolism like citrate, amino acids, and neurotransmitters, along with lipids, collectively influenced physiological processes. This work elucidates the complex link between lipid metabolism disturbances and NP-induced physiological disruptions, enhancing our understanding of NP's multifaceted toxicity.
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- Fuwen Liu
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Shanghai Environmental Protection Key Laboratory for Environmental Standard and Risk Management of Chemical Pollutants, School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Yang D, Ye Y, Huang Y, Huang H, Sun J, Wang JS, Tang L, Gao Y, Sun X. Effects of FB1 and HFB1 on Autonomous Exploratory and Spatial Memory and Learning Abilities in Mice. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:16752-16762. [PMID: 37822021 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Fumonisin B1 (FB1) is a representative form of fumonisin and is widely present in food and feed. Hydrolyzed fumonisin B1 (HFB1) emerges as a breakdown product of FB1, which is accompanied by FB1 alterations. While previous studies have primarily focused on the liver or kidney toxicity of FB1, with limited studies existing on its neurotoxicity and even fewer on the toxicity of HFB1, this study focuses on the neurotoxicity of FB1 and HFB1 exposure in mice investigated by the open field test, Morris water maze test, histopathological analysis, and nontargeted metabolomics. Further, the levels of oxidative stress-related indices, neurotransmitters, and sphingolipids in the brain were measured to analyze their correlation with behavioral outcomes. The results showed that both FB1 (5 mg/kg) and HFB1 (2.8 mg/kg) reduced autonomous exploratory behavior in mice, impaired spatial learning and memory, and caused mild abnormalities in the brain structure. Quantitative analysis further indicated that exposure to FB1 and HFB1 disrupted neurotransmitter homeostasis, exacerbated oxidative stress, and significantly increased the sphinganine/sphingosine (Sa/So) ratio. Moreover, HFB1 exhibited neurotoxic effects similar to those of FB1, emphasizing the need to pay attention to the neurotoxicity effect of HFB1. These findings underscore the importance of understanding the risks and potential neurological damage associated with FB1 and HFB1 exposure, highlighting the necessity for further research in this crucial field.
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- Diaodiao Yang
- School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Yixing Institute of Food and Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Yixing 214200, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Yixing Institute of Food and Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Yixing 214200, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Yixing Institute of Food and Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Yixing 214200, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Yixing Institute of Food and Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Yixing 214200, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Yixing Institute of Food and Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Yixing 214200, China
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- Yixing Institute of Food and Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Yixing 214200, China
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Wang C, Xin D, Yue Q, Wan H, Li Q, Wang Y, Wu J. A novel electrochemical IL-6 sensor based on Au nanoparticles-modified platinum carbon electrode. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1128934. [PMID: 36873360 PMCID: PMC9978176 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1128934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Introduction: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional polypeptide cytokine composed of two glycoprotein chains, which plays an important role in many cellular reactions, pathological processes, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and so on. The detection of IL-6 plays a promising role in the cognition of clinical diseases. Methods: 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (4-MBA) was immobilized on the gold nanoparticles modified platinum carbon (PC) electrode with the linker IL-6 antibody, and finally formed an electrochemical sensor that specifically recognized IL-6. Through the highly specific antigen-antibody reaction, the IL-6 concentration of the samples to be detected. The performance of the sensor was studied by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). Results: The experimental results showed that the linear detection range of the sensor for IL-6 was 100 pg/mL-700 pg/mL and the detection limit was 3 pg/mL. In addition, the sensor had the advantages of high specificity, high sensitivity, high stability and reproducibility under the interference environment of bovine serum albumin (BSA), glutathione (GSH), glycine (Gly) and neuron specific enolase (NSE), which provided a prospect for specific antigen detection sensor. Discussion: The prepared electrochemical sensor successfully detected the content of IL-6 in standard and biological samples, showing excellent detection performance. No significant difference was found between the detection results of the sensor and that of ELISA. The sensor showed a very broad prospect in the application and detection of clinical samples.
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- Cai Wang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, Shandong, China.,Binhai County People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, Shandong, China
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- Taishan Vocational College of Nursing, Taian, Shandong, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, Shandong, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, Shandong, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, Shandong, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, Shandong, China
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Li J, Jia J, Zhu W, Chen J, Zheng Q, Li D. Therapeutic effects on cancer of the active ingredients in rhizoma paridis. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1095786. [PMID: 36895945 PMCID: PMC9989034 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1095786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Cancer is a major threat to human health, with high mortality and a low cure rate, continuously challenging public health worldwide. Extensive clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for patients with poor outcomes of radiotherapy and chemotherapy provides a new direction in anticancer therapy. Anticancer mechanisms of the active ingredients in TCM have also been extensively studied in the medical field. As a type of TCM against cancer, Rhizoma Paridis (Chinese name: Chonglou) has important antitumor effects in clinical application. The main active ingredients of Rhizoma Paridis (e.g., total saponins, polyphyllin I, polyphyllin II, polyphyllin VI, and polyphyllin VII) have shown strong antitumor activities in various cancers, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and gastric cancer. Rhizoma Paridis also has low concentrations of certain other active ingredients with antitumor effects, such as saponins polyphyllin E, polyphyllin H, Paris polyphylla-22, gracillin, and formosanin-C. Many researchers have studied the anticancer mechanism of Rhizoma Paridis and its active ingredients. This review article describes research progress regarding the molecular mechanism and antitumor effects of the active ingredients in Rhizoma Paridis, suggesting that various active ingredients in Rhizoma Paridis may be potentially therapeutic against cancer.
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- Jie Li
- Collaborative Innovation Platform for Modernization and Industrialization of Regional Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Platform for Modernization and Industrialization of Regional Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Clinical Trial Agency, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Platform for Modernization and Industrialization of Regional Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Platform for Modernization and Industrialization of Regional Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Platform for Modernization and Industrialization of Regional Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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Chen P, Wu S, Dong X, Zhou M, Xu P, Chen B. Formosanin C induces autophagy-mediated apoptosis in multiple myeloma cells through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. HEMATOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 27:977-986. [PMID: 36053135 DOI: 10.1080/16078454.2022.2117126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable plasma cell malignancy associated with poor survival. Novel therapeutic drugs are urgently needed to improve MM therapy and patient outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the effect of formosanin C (FC), a Chinese medicine monomer, on MM in vitro and disclose the underlying molecular mechanism. METHODS The effect of FC on the viability, proliferation, apoptosis, and autophagy of MM cell lines (NCI-H929 and ARP1) was studied through CCK-8, colony formation, flow cytometry, GFP-LC3, and western blotting assays, respectively. A pharmacological approach and network pharmacology technology were implemented to explore the potential mechanisms of the action of FC on MM cells. RESULTS FC efficiently suppressed the viability and colony-forming capacity, but promoted the number of autophagic vacuoles with GFP-LC3 localization and the percentage of apoptotic cells in MM cells. Additionally, FC significantly increased the levels of the autophagy-related proteins LC3-Ⅱ and Beclin 1, as well as the apoptosis-related proteins Bax and cleaved caspase-3, but blocked the expression of the proapoptotic protein Bcl-2 in the cells; these effects were reversed by an inhibitor of autophagy, 3-methyladenine. What's more, we found that the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway was involved in the FC-mediated inhibition of MM. Pharmacological inhibition of this pathway dramatically relieved FC-triggered excessive expression of autophagy-related proteins and rescued MM cells from FC-induced apoptosis. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that FC exhibits an anti-MM effect by activating cell autophagy through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Ping Chen
- Department of Hematology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Department of Hematology, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Hang J, Chen Y, Liu L, Chen L, Fang J, Wang F, Wang M. Antitumor effect and metabonomics of niclosamide micelles. J Cell Mol Med 2022; 26:4814-4824. [PMID: 35923077 PMCID: PMC9465187 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Polymer micelles now have promising applications in the treatment of cancer, increasing the water solubility and bioavailability of drugs. Previous studies have found that micelles of niclosamide have good anti‐liver cancer effect. In view of the poor water solubility of niclosamide (NIC), we decided to prepare niclosamide micelles. However, its therapeutic mechanism is not clear, so this paper conducted a preliminary study on its vitro anti‐tumour mechanism and metabonomics to find out its impact. It was found that the drug‐loaded micelles (PEG2K‐FIbu/NIC) had an inhibitory effect on HepG2 cells. Moreover, it can promote apoptosis of HepG2 cells and block S and G2/M phase of cell cycle. The plasma and liver metabolomics of mice in normal group, model group and administration group were studied by UPLC‐MS and 1H‐NMR. Principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS‐DA) were used to process the data and find the relevant metabolites. metaboanalyst 5.0 was used to integrate the relevant metabolites to find the main related metabolic pathways. Thus, the anti‐tumour mechanism of PEG2K‐FIbu/NIC was analysed. Fifty‐one biomarkers were detected in plasma, and 43 biomarkers were detected in liver. After comprehensive biomarker and metabolic pathway analysis, it was found that PEG2K‐FIbu/NIC micelles could affect the changes of many metabolites, mainly affecting amino acid metabolism. This article is an in‐depth study based on the published Preparation and pharmacodynamics of niclosamide micelles (DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.103088).
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- Jiarong Hang
- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Faculty of Robot Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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Chen HC, Tang HH, Hsu WH, Wu SY, Cheng WH, Wang BY, Su CL. Vulnerability of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer to Saponin Formosanin C-Induced Ferroptosis. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020298. [PMID: 35204181 PMCID: PMC8868405 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Targeting ferritin via autophagy (ferritinophagy) to induce ferroptosis, an iron- and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-dependent cell death, provides novel strategies for cancer therapy. Using a ferroptosis-specific inhibitor and iron chelator, the vulnerability of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) MDA-MB-231 cells to ferroptosis was identified and compared to that of luminal A MCF-7 cells. Saponin formosanin C (FC) was revealed as a potent ferroptosis inducer characterized by superior induction in cytosolic and lipid ROS formation as well as GPX4 depletion in MDA-MB-231 cells. The FC-induced ferroptosis was paralleled by downregulation of ferroportin and xCT expressions. Immunoprecipitation and electron microscopy demonstrated the involvement of ferritinophagy in FC-treated MDA-MB-231 cells. The association of FC with ferroptosis was strengthened by the results that observed an enriched pathway with differentially expressed genes from FC-treated cells. FC sensitized cisplatin-induced ferroptosis in MDA-MB-231 cells. Through integrated analysis of differentially expressed genes and pathways using the METABRIC patients’ database, we confirmed that autophagy and ferroptosis were discrepant between TNBC and luminal A and that TNBC was hypersensitive to ferroptosis. Our data suggest a therapeutic strategy by ferroptosis against TNBC, an aggressive subtype with a poor prognosis.
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- Hsin-Chih Chen
- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Program of Nutrition Science, School of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (H.-H.T.); (W.-H.H.); (S.-Y.W.); (B.-Y.W.)
- Genome and Systems Biology Degree Program, Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Graduate Program of Nutrition Science, School of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (H.-H.T.); (W.-H.H.); (S.-Y.W.); (B.-Y.W.)
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- Graduate Program of Nutrition Science, School of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (H.-H.T.); (W.-H.H.); (S.-Y.W.); (B.-Y.W.)
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39762, USA;
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- Graduate Program of Nutrition Science, School of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (H.-H.T.); (W.-H.H.); (S.-Y.W.); (B.-Y.W.)
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106, Taiwan;
- Graduate Program of Nutrition Science, School of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (H.-H.T.); (W.-H.H.); (S.-Y.W.); (B.-Y.W.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-7749-1436; Fax: +886-2-2931-2904
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Bera B, Mondal S, Gharami S, Naskar R, Das Saha K, Mondal TK. Palladium( ii) and platinum( ii) complexes with ONN donor pincer ligand: synthesis, characterization and in vitro cytotoxicity study. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj01894b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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New Pd(ii) and Pt(ii) complexes with ONN donor pincer ligand are synthesized. Antiproliferative activity of the complexes is explored towards HCT116, HepG2, MCF-7 and A549 cell lines.
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- Biswajit Bera
- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, India
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- Cancer Biology & Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata-700 032, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, India
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- Cancer Biology & Inflammatory Disorder Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata-700 032, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, India
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Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Steroid Saponins Isolated from Rhizoma Paridis. J CHEM-NY 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/1442906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Rhizoma Paridis, the rhizome of liliaceous plants Paris polyphylla, is one of the most commonly used herbal drugs in China. Phytochemical and pharmacological studies have shown that steroid saponins were the major effective ingredients of Rhizoma Paridis to exert antitumor, anti-inflammatory, hemostasis, and antifibrosis functions. In this review, we discussed the chemical structures of steroid saponins and their related biological activity and mechanisms in cellular and animal models, aiming to provide a reference for future comprehensive exploitation and development of saponins.
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Yin L, Shi C, Zhang Z, Wang W, Li M. Formosanin C attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation through nuclear factor-κB inhibition in macrophages. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 25:395-401. [PMID: 34448457 PMCID: PMC8405437 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2021.25.5.395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Extended inflammation and cytokine production pathogenically contribute to a number of inflammatory disorders. Formosanin C (FC) is the major diosgenin saponin found in herb Paris formosana Hayata (Liliaceae), which has been shown to exert anti-cancer and immunomodulatory functions. In this study, we aimed to investigate anti-inflammatory activity of FC and the underlying molecular mechanism. RAW264.7 macrophages were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or pre-treated with FC prior to being stimulated with LPS. Thereafter, the macrophages were subjected to analysis of the expression levels of pro-inflammatory mediators, including nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E2 (PGE), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and IL-6, as well as two relevant enzymes, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). The analysis revealed that FC administration blunted LPS-induced production of NO and PGE in a dose-dependent manner, while the expression of iNOS and COX-2 at both mRNA and protein levels was inhibited in LPS-stimulated macrophages pre-treated with FC. Moreover, LPS stimulation upregulated mRNA expression and medium release of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6, whereas this effect was blocked upon FC pre-administration. Mechanistic studies showed that inhibitory effects of FC on LPS-induced inflammation were associated with a downregulation of IκB kinase, IκB, and p65/NF-κB pathway. Taken together, these data suggest that FC possesses an inflammation-suppressing activity, thus being a potential agent for the treatment of inflammation-associated disorders.
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- Limin Yin
- Department of Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services, First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling 317500, P.R. China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Center, First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling 317500, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling 317500, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling 317500, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services, First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling 317500, P.R. China
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Chen Z, Li J, Cui Q, Li F, Zhang G. Formosanin C promotes the curative efficacy of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation in a mouse model of breast cancer. Oncol Lett 2021; 22:550. [PMID: 34093771 PMCID: PMC8170285 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2021.12811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is the leading cause of tumor-associated death among women worldwide, and new therapeutic strategies are required to improve the post-surgery prognosis and quality of life of patients. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a less invasive approach compared with traditional surgical resection to treat malignancies, and the combination of RFA and chemotherapeutic agents, including formosanin C (FC), can synergistically improve the curative effects against breast carcinoma. However, the detailed mechanisms remain unclear. In the present study, nude mice were used to identify the influence of FC on the therapeutic efficacy of RFA for breast cancer. Flow cytometry was performed to demonstrate the proportional alteration of CD8+ and CD45+ T cells with different biomarkers, including CD107a, IFNγ and TNFα. It was demonstrated that FC enhanced the therapeutic efficacy of RFA in breast cancer, while RFA combined with FC improved the proportion of IFNγ+ and TNFα+ CD8+ T cells and CD107a+ CD8+ T cells in tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, thus increasing the immune responses caused by surgery and chemotherapy. The present study indicated that FC may promote the curative efficacy of ultrasound-guided RFA against breast tumor by regulating adaptive immune responses.
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- Zhe Chen
- Department of Ultrasound, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- CT Room, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, P.R. China
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Yu T, Xianyu Y. Array-Based Biosensors for Bacteria Detection: From the Perspective of Recognition. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2006230. [PMID: 33870615 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Array-based biosensors have shown as effective and powerful tools to distinguish intricate mixtures with infinitesimal differences among analytes such as nucleic acids, proteins, microorganisms, and other biomolecules. In array-based bacterial sensing, the recognition of bacteria is the initial step that can crucially influence the analytical performance of a biosensor array. Bacteria recognition as well as the signal readout and mathematical analysis are indispensable to ensure the discrimination ability of array-based biosensors. Strategies for bacteria recognition mainly include the specific interaction between biomolecules and the corresponding receptors on bacteria, the noncovalent interaction between materials and bacteria, and the specific targeting of bacterial metabolites. In this review, recent advances in array-based bacteria sensors are discussed from the perspective of bacteria recognition relying on the characteristics of different bacteria. Principles of bacteria recognition and signal readout for bacteria detection are highlighted as well as the discussion on future trends in array-based biosensors.
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- Ting Yu
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
- Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315100, China
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Ahmad B, Gamallat Y, Khan MF, Din SR, Israr M, Ahmad M, Tahir N, Azam N, Rahman KU, Xin W, Zexu W, Linjie P, Su P, Liang W. Natural Polyphyllins (I, II, D, VI, VII) Reverses Cancer Through Apoptosis, Autophagy, Mitophagy, Inflammation, and Necroptosis. Onco Targets Ther 2021; 14:1821-1841. [PMID: 33732000 PMCID: PMC7956893 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s287354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. Conventional therapies, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, have limited success because of secondary resistance. Therefore, safe, non-resistant, less toxic, and convenient drugs are urgently required. Natural products (NPs), primarily sourced from medicinal plants, are ideal for cancer treatment because of their low toxicity and high success. NPs cure cancer by regulating different pathways, such as PI3K/AKT/mTOR, ER stress, JNK, Wnt, STAT3, MAPKs, NF-kB, MEK-ERK, inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, autophagy, mitophagy, and necroptosis. Among the NPs, steroid saponins, including polyphyllins (I, II, D, VI, and VII), have potent pharmacological, analgesic, and anticancer activities for the induction of cytotoxicity. Recent research has demonstrated that polyphyllins (PPs) possess potent effects against different cancers through apoptosis, autophagy, inflammation, and necroptosis. This review summarizes the available studies on PPs against cancer to provide a basis for future research.
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- Bashir Ahmad
- Department of Biology, University of Haripur, KPK, I. R. Pakistan.,College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biology, University of Haripur, KPK, I. R. Pakistan.,Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Malakand University, Chakdara, KPK, I. R. Pakistan
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People's Republic of China
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- Stem Cell Clinical Research Center, National Joint Engineering Laboratory, Regenerative Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, 116011, People's Republic of China
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Ahmad B, Rehman SU, Azizullah A, Khan MF, Din SRU, Ahmad M, Ali A, Tahir N, Azam N, Gamallat Y, Rahman KU, Ali M, Safi M, Khan I, Qamer S, Oh DH. Molecular mechanisms of anticancer activities of polyphyllin VII. Chem Biol Drug Des 2021; 97:914-929. [PMID: 33342040 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.13818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cancer is the leading cause of mortality in the world. The major therapies for cancer treatment are chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy. All these therapies expensive, toxic and show resistance. The plant-derived compounds are considered safe, cost-effective and target cancer through different pathways. In these pathways include oxidative stress, mitochondrial dependent and independent, STAT3, NF-kB, MAPKs, cell cycle, and autophagy pathways. One of the new plants derived compounds is Polyphyllin VII (PPVII), which target cancer through different molecular mechanisms. In literature, there is a review gap of studies on PPVII; therefore in the current review, we summarized the available studies on PPVII to provide a base for future research.
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- Bashir Ahmad
- Department of Biology (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry), The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan.,College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Biology (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry), The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry), The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Malakand University, Chakdara, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Oncology Department First affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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Zhang J, Hang C, Jiang T, Yi S, Shao W, Li W, Lin D. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance-Based Metabolomic Analysis of the Anticancer Effect of Metformin Treatment on Cholangiocarcinoma Cells. Front Oncol 2020; 10:570516. [PMID: 33330044 PMCID: PMC7735195 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.570516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Metformin is a widely prescribed anti-diabetes drug with potential utilities for cancer therapies. Several studies have related metformin to the reduced risk of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), highlighting its potentialities for the treatments of CCA. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain elusive. Here, we demonstrated that metformin treatment could inhibit proliferations of the human CCA cell lines Mz-ChA-1 and QBC939 in dose-dependent manners. The NMR-based metabonomic analyses showed distinct discriminations between the metformin-treated (Met) and control (Ctrl) groups of both CCA cells. Characteristic metabolites were identified by a combination of multivariate statistical analysis of 1D 1H-NMR spectral data and the pair-wise t-test of metabolite levels. We then identified four significantly altered metabolic pathways based on the characteristic metabolites, including glucose metabolism, oxidative stress-related metabolism, energy metabolism, and amino acids metabolism. Comparing CCA cells with normal human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), we found that metformin treatment profoundly promoted glycolysis and specifically increased the levels of BCAAs and UDP-GlcNAc, implying the occurrence of autophagy and cell cycle arrest in metformin-treated CAA cells. This work provides a mechanistic understanding of the anticancer effect of metformin treatment on CAA cells, and is beneficial to further developments of metformin as an anticancer drug.
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- Jin Zhang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Paris saponin II-induced paraptosis-associated cell death increased the sensitivity of cisplatin. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2020; 406:115206. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2020.115206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Emwas AH, Szczepski K, Poulson BG, Chandra K, McKay RT, Dhahri M, Alahmari F, Jaremko L, Lachowicz JI, Jaremko M. NMR as a "Gold Standard" Method in Drug Design and Discovery. Molecules 2020; 25:E4597. [PMID: 33050240 PMCID: PMC7594251 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Studying disease models at the molecular level is vital for drug development in order to improve treatment and prevent a wide range of human pathologies. Microbial infections are still a major challenge because pathogens rapidly and continually evolve developing drug resistance. Cancer cells also change genetically, and current therapeutic techniques may be (or may become) ineffective in many cases. The pathology of many neurological diseases remains an enigma, and the exact etiology and underlying mechanisms are still largely unknown. Viral infections spread and develop much more quickly than does the corresponding research needed to prevent and combat these infections; the present and most relevant outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, which originated in Wuhan, China, illustrates the critical and immediate need to improve drug design and development techniques. Modern day drug discovery is a time-consuming, expensive process. Each new drug takes in excess of 10 years to develop and costs on average more than a billion US dollars. This demonstrates the need of a complete redesign or novel strategies. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) has played a critical role in drug discovery ever since its introduction several decades ago. In just three decades, NMR has become a "gold standard" platform technology in medical and pharmacology studies. In this review, we present the major applications of NMR spectroscopy in medical drug discovery and development. The basic concepts, theories, and applications of the most commonly used NMR techniques are presented. We also summarize the advantages and limitations of the primary NMR methods in drug development.
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- Abdul-Hamid Emwas
- Core Labs, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences & Engineering Division (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia; (K.S.); (B.G.P.); (K.C.); (L.J.)
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences & Engineering Division (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia; (K.S.); (B.G.P.); (K.C.); (L.J.)
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences & Engineering Division (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia; (K.S.); (B.G.P.); (K.C.); (L.J.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2W2, Canada;
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, Yanbu El-Bahr 46423, Saudi Arabia;
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- Nanomedicine Department, Institute for Research and Medical, Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences & Engineering Division (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia; (K.S.); (B.G.P.); (K.C.); (L.J.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Università di Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences & Engineering Division (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia; (K.S.); (B.G.P.); (K.C.); (L.J.)
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Metabonomic study of the intervention effects of Parthenolide on anti-thyroid cancer activity. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2020; 1150:122179. [PMID: 32506011 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignant tumor in the world, and its incidence is increasing. Although the mortality rate of thyroid cancer is low, its persistence/recurrence rate is high. In addition, some patients with thyroid cancer fail to respond to radiation. Therefore, it is urgent need to develop a novel treatment for thyroid cancer. Parthenolide (PTL), a traditional Chinese medicine Tanacetum parthenium extract, has shown encouraging effects in anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and anti-malaria. However, it is unclear whether PTL has an anti-thyroid cancer effect and its possible mechanism of action. In the recent years, metabonomics has been widely used in tumors research to explore the pharmacological mechanism of drugs, but few studies used metabonomics to investigate the pharmacological effects of PTL in thyroid tumors. In order to comprehensively reveal the mechanism and effects of PTL on anti-thyroid tumors, metabonomics combined cell biological research methods were conducted. The results showed that PTL promote apoptosis of thyroid cancer cells (TPC-1) in a concentration-dependent manner. The metabolic differences between the PTL group and the control group were compared by metabonomics, and 31 potential metabolites were identified. These metabolites were mainly involved in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, amino acid metabolism, choline metabolism and lipid metabolism. These results implied that PTL may inhibit the proliferation and development of thyroid carcinoma by accelerating oxidation emergency response, inhibiting adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis and metabolic imbalance. The results of this study revealed that PTL can be an effective and potential drug for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
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Saponin Formosanin C-induced Ferritinophagy and Ferroptosis in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9080682. [PMID: 32751249 PMCID: PMC7463707 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9080682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Ferroptosis, a recently discovered form of iron-dependent cell death, requires an increased level of lipid-reactive oxygen species (ROS). Ferritinophagy, a ferritin degradation pathway, depends on a selective autophagic cargo receptor (NCOA4). By screening various types of natural compounds, formosanin C (FC) was identified as a novel ferroptosis inducer, characterized by attenuations of FC-induced viability inhibition and lipid ROS formation in the presence of ferroptosis inhibitor. FC also induced autophagic flux, evidenced by preventing autophagic marker LC3-II degradation and increasing yellow LC3 puncta in tandem fluorescent-tagged LC3 (mRFP-GFP) reporter plasmid (ptfLC3) transfected cells when combined with autophagic flux inhibitor. It is noteworthy that FC-induced ferroptosis and autophagic flux were stronger in HepG2 cells expressing higher NCOA4 and lower ferritin heavy chain 1 (FTH1) levels, agreeing with the results of gene expression analysis using CTRP and PRISM, indicating that FTH1 expression level exhibited a significant negative correlation with the sensitivity of the cells to a ferroptosis inducer. Confocal and electron microscopy confirmed the pronounced involvement of ferritinophagy in FC-induced ferroptosis in the cells with elevated NCOA4. Since ferroptosis is a non-apoptotic form of cell death, our data suggest FC has chemotherapeutic potential against apoptosis-resistant HCC with a higher NCOA4 expression via ferritinophagy.
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Liu H, Zhang X, Xiao J, Song M, Cao Y, Xiao H, Liu X. Astaxanthin attenuates d-galactose-induced brain aging in rats by ameliorating oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and regulating metabolic markers. Food Funct 2020; 11:4103-4113. [PMID: 32343758 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo00633e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Astaxanthin (AX) is a red-colored xanthophyll carotenoid with potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. However, the underlying in vivo mechanism by which AX protects the brain from oxidative stress remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the protective effect of AX on brain oxidative damage in a d-galactose-induced rat model of aging. We also explored its possible mechanism of action by analyzing the resulting serum metabolic profiles. Our results showed that AX significantly increased the activities of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) by 26%, 30%, and 53%, respectively. AX also significantly increased the mitochondrial membrane potential by 18% when compared with the model group. Additionally, treatment with AX (15 mg kg-1) increased the activities of respiratory chain complexes I and IV by 50.17% and 122.87%, respectively. Furthermore, AX also improved age-related morphological changes in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus. Significant differences in serum metabolic profiles were observed between the d-galactose and AX treatment groups. AX corrected amino acid metabolic problems by increasing the levels of N-acetyl-l-leucine, N-acetyl-l-tyrosine, and methionine sulfoxide to protect nerve cells. This also allowed AX to regulate the pentose phosphate pathway by acting on ergotoxine, d-xylose-5-phosphoric, and thiamine, to against oxidative stress and apoptosis. Moreover, AX reduced the levels of both hyodeoxycholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid though the primary bile acid biosynthesis pathway, resulting in improved brain mitochondrial dysfunction. In conclusion, AX likely enhances the brain's antioxidant defenses through these potential metabolic means, enabling the brain to resist mitochondrial dysfunction, improve neuronal damage, and protect the electron transmission of mitochondrial respiratory chain, thus preventing brain aging.
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- Han Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong, China.
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Gao J, Wang T, Wang C, Wang S, Wang W, Ma D, Li Y, Zhao H, Chen J. Effects of Tianshu Capsule on Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats as Revealed by 1H-NMR-Based Metabolic Profiling. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:989. [PMID: 31572179 PMCID: PMC6749043 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases, resulting in serious complications such as cardiovascular damage and chronic kidney disease. Tianshu capsule (TSC), composed of Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort) and Tianma (Gastrodiaelata Blume), has been widely used to treat the blood stasis type of headache and migraine in clinic. Results of previous research showed its antihypertensive effects, but the underlying mechanisms were still unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antihypertensive effect of TSC on spontaneously hypertensive rats by 1H NMR-based metabonomics and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELIAS), explore potential biomarkers and targets, and probe the potential mechanism of TSC on antihypertensive treatment. The results showed that TSC could decrease the product of oxidative stress (MDA) and enhance the activities of SOD and GSH-Px, down-regulate the expression of enzymes (LDHA, PKM2 and HK2) related to glycolysis, and perturb the levels of a series of amino acids (isoleucine, alanine, asparagine, citrate, etc.) and pathways. Multivariate statistical analyses showed remarkable changes in some endogenous metabolites after administrating TSC related to oxidative stress, amino acid metabolism and energy metabolism disturbances. Some enzymes (alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase-2, tyrosine hydroxylase, dopa decarboxylase, etc.) related to metabolic biomarkers were predicted as the potential targets of TSC treatment on SHRs. The discoveries are helpful to understand the antihypertensive mechanism of TSC and provide theoretical evidence for its future research, development and clinical use.
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- Jian Gao
- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Panzarini E, Vergallo C, Fanizzi FP, Mariano S, Tata AM, Dini L. The dialogue between died and viable cells: in vitro and in vivo bystander effects and 1H-NMR-based metabolic profiling of soluble factors. PURE APPL CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/pac-2018-1226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The bystander effect (BE) is an important biological phenomenon that induces damages in distant and not directly affected by a chemical/physical stress cells. This effect, well known in ionizing radiation treatment, relies on reactive signals released by exposed cells and transmitted via cell–cell interaction or culture medium. In this study, cycloheximide (CHX)-induced apoptotic U937 cells and untreated THP-1 cells were chosen to investigate the chemical-induced BE. The effects of apoptotic U937 cells culture medium, Conditioned Medium (CM), on THP-1 cells were evaluated by morphological and immunohistochemical analysis performed by light microscopy; 1D 1H and 2D J-resolved (JRES) NMR metabolomic analysis has been used to characterize the molecules involved in the BE. In summary, this study indicates that: CM of CHX-treated U937 cells induces a time-dependent induction of toxicity, probably apoptotic cell death, and macrophagic differentiation in THP-1 cells; CM contains different metabolites respect fresh culture medium; CM recruits in vivo activated fibroblasts, endothelial cells, macrophages and mononuclear inflammatory cells in rat calf muscles. These data suggest that CHX exposed cells could cause BE through the release, during the apoptotic process, of soluble factors into the medium that could be exploited in anticancer protocols.
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- Elisa Panzarini
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.) , University of Salento , Lecce , Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy , University of Chieti-Pescara “G. D’Annunzio” , Chieti , Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.) , University of Salento , Lecce , Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.) , University of Salento , Lecce , Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology “C. Darwin” , Sapienza University of Rome , Rome , Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology “C. Darwin” , Sapienza University of Rome , Rome , Italy
- CNR-Nanotec , Lecce , Italy
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Yan Y, Wang Y, Wang X, Liu D, Wu X, Xu C, Chen C, Li Z. The effects of jolkinolide B on HepG2 cells as revealed by 1H-NMR-based metabolic profiling. Eur J Pharmacol 2019; 842:10-19. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2018.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Zhou YZ, Xue LY, Gao L, Qin XM, Du GH. Ginger extract extends the lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster through antioxidation and ameliorating metabolic dysfunction. J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.08.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Chen C, Gao J, Wang TS, Guo C, Yan YJ, Mao CY, Gu LW, Yang Y, Li ZF, Liu A. NMR-based Metabolomic Techniques Identify the Toxicity of Emodin in HepG2 Cells. Sci Rep 2018; 8:9379. [PMID: 29925852 PMCID: PMC6010407 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-27359-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Emodin is a natural anthraquinone derivative that is present in various herbal preparations. The pharmacological effects of emodin include anticancer, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and even antimicrobial activities. However, emodin also has been reported to induce hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, genotoxicity and reproductive toxicity. The mechanism of emodin's adverse effects is complicated and currently not well understood. This study aimed to establish a cell metabonomic method to investigate the toxicity of emodin and explore its potential mechanism and relevant targets. In the present study, metabonomic profiles of cell extracts and cell culture media obtained using the 1H NMR technique were used to assess emodin toxicity in HepG2 cells. Multivariate statistical analyses such as partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were used to characterize the metabolites that differed between the control and emodin groups. The results indicated that emodin resulted in differences in 33 metabolites, including acetate, arginine, aspartate, creatine, isoleucine, leucine and histidine in the cell extract samples and 23 metabolites, including alanine, formate, glutamate, succinate and isoleucine, in the cell culture media samples. Approximately 8 pathways associated with these metabolites were disrupted in the emodin groups. These results demonstrated the potential for using cell metabonomics approaches to clarify the toxicological effects of emodin, the underlying mechanisms and potential biomarkers. Our findings may help with the development of novel strategies to discover targets for drug toxicity, elucidate the changes in regulatory signal networks and explore its potential mechanism of action.
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- Chang Chen
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Man S, Zhang L, Cui J, Yang L, Ma L, Gao W. Curcumin enhances the anti-cancer effects of Paris Saponin II in lung cancer cells. Cell Prolif 2018; 51:e12458. [PMID: 29608021 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the synergistic mechanisms of Paris Saponin II (PSII) and Curcumin (CUR) in lung cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS The combination changed the cellular uptake of CUR and PSII, apoptosis, cell cycle arrest and cytokine levels were analysed on different lung cancer cells. RESULTS The combination displayed a synergistic anti-cancer effect through promoting the cellular uptake of CUR on different lung cancer cells. Hoechst H33258 staining and FACS assay indicated that the combination of PSII and CUR induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Western blot and cytokine antibody microarray suggested that the combination activated death receptors such as DR6, CD40/CD40L, FasL and TNF-α to induce cancer cells apoptosis, and up-regulated IGFBP-1 leading to inhibition of PI3K/Akt pathway and increase of p21 and p27, which therefore induced a G2 phase arrest in NCI-H446 cells. Meanwhile, the combination suppressed PCNA and NF-κB pathway in 4 kinds of lung cancer cells. They activated the phosphorylation of p38 and JNK, and inhibited PI3K in NCI-H460 and NCI-H446 cells, enhanced the phosphorylation of JNK in NCI-H1299 cells, and increased the phosphorylation of p38 and ERK, and suppressed PI3K in NCI-H520 cells. CONCLUSIONS PSII combined with CUR had a synergistic anti-cancer effect on lung cancer cells. These findings provided a rationale for using the combination of curcumin and PSII in the treatment of lung cancer in future.
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- Shuli Man
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery and High Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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Wu Z, Zhang J, Xu F, Wang Y, Zhang J. Rapid and simple determination of polyphyllin I, II, VI, and VII in different harvest times of cultivated Paris polyphylla Smith var. yunnanensis (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz by UPLC-MS/MS and FT-IR. J Nat Med 2016; 71:139-147. [PMID: 27665608 DOI: 10.1007/s11418-016-1043-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Paris Polyphylla Smith var. yunnanensis (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz ("Dian Chonglou" in Chinese) is a famous herbal medicine in China, which is usually well known for activities of anti-cancer, hemolysis, and cytotoxicity. In this study, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy coupled with principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least-squares regression (PLSR) was applied to discriminate samples of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis harvested in different years and determine the content of polyphyllin I, II, VI, and VII in P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis. Meanwhile, ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) was used to study the dynamic changes of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis harvested in different years (4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 13 years old). According to the UPLC-MS/MS result, the optimum harvest time of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis is 8 years, due to the highest yield of four active components. By the PCA model, P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis could be exactly discriminated, except that two 8-year-old samples were misclassified as 9-year-old samples. For the prediction of polyphyllin I, II, VI, and VII, the quantitative results are satisfactory, with a high value for the determination coefficient (R 2) and low values for the root-mean-square error of estimation (RMSEE), root-mean-square error of cross-validation (RMSECV), and root-mean-square error of prediction (RMSEP). In conclusion, FT-IR combined with chemometrics is a promising method to accurately discriminate samples of P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis harvested in different years and determine the content of polyphyllin I, II, VI, and VII in P. polyphylla var. yunnanensis.
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- Zhe Wu
- Institute of Medicinal Plants, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650200, People's Republic of China.,Yunnan Technical Center for Quality of Chinese Materia Medica, Kunming, 650200, People's Republic of China.,College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650500, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plants, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650200, People's Republic of China.,Yunnan Technical Center for Quality of Chinese Materia Medica, Kunming, 650200, People's Republic of China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650500, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plants, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650200, People's Republic of China. .,Yunnan Technical Center for Quality of Chinese Materia Medica, Kunming, 650200, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Medicinal Plants, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650200, People's Republic of China. .,Yunnan Technical Center for Quality of Chinese Materia Medica, Kunming, 650200, People's Republic of China. .,College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650500, People's Republic of China.
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Liu J, Man S, Liu Z, Ma L, Gao W. A synergistic antitumor effect of polyphyllin I and formosanin C on hepatocarcinoma cells. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2016; 26:4970-4975. [PMID: 27623551 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2016.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2016] [Revised: 08/25/2016] [Accepted: 09/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Polyphyllin I (PPI) and formosanin C (FC) were regarded as effective and imperative components isolated from Rhizoma Paridis saponins (RPS) and exhibited strong anti-tumor effects on a variety of cancers. With the wide application of complex mixtures in clinics, synergistic interactions are of vital importance in phytomedicine. Therefore, it is of inherent importance to study whether there is a synergistic anti-tumor effect on PPI and FC from one herb. In this study, the viability was detected by MTT assay. The combination index (CI) analysis was used to assess their synergistic effect. Consequently, there was a synergistic anti-tumor effect between PPI and FC at a ratio of 1:1. The CI value was less than 1.0. Their combination significantly increased their single G1 phase arrest and mitochondria-dependent apoptotic pathway. Meanwhile, PPI and FC reduced the ability of cell migration. In conclusion, polyphyllin I and formosanin C showed a synergistic anti-tumor effect on hepatocarcinoma cells. The findings would provide the foundation for the use of RPS in the future.
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- Jing Liu
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery and High Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Zhang L, Man S, Wang Y, Liu J, Liu Z, Yu P, Gao W. Paris Saponin II induced apoptosis via activation of autophagy in human lung cancer cells. Chem Biol Interact 2016; 253:125-33. [PMID: 27180204 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2016.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2016] [Revised: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Paris Saponin II (PSII) has been shown anticancer activity against several cancer lines through the pro-apoptotic pathway. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between apoptosis and autophagy taking part in the anti-cancer mechanisms of PSII. In this study, PSII induced autophagy and apoptosis in dose- and time-dependent manners. Meanwhile, it induced autophagy as early as 2 h after exposure to 1 μM of PSII accompanying with apoptosis. Blockade of autophagy with chloroquine (CQ) attenuated apoptosis, while regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), gallic acid (GA) and H2O2 could not influence autophagy. In addition, PSII induced apoptosis via activation of autophagy, which might be associated with the activation of JNK and inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. All in all, our research increased the understanding of the role of PSII regulating autophagy and apoptosis, which would hopefully provide prospective strategies for cancer therapy.
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- Lili Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery and High Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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Zheng JF, Lu J, Wang XZ, Guo WH, Zhang JX. Comparative Metabolomic Profiling of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells Treated with Sorafenib Monotherapy vs. Sorafenib-Everolimus Combination Therapy. Med Sci Monit 2015; 21:1781-91. [PMID: 26092946 PMCID: PMC4479262 DOI: 10.12659/msm.894669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Sorafenib-everolimus combination therapy may be more effective than sorafenib monotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). To better understand this effect, we comparatively profiled the metabolite composition of HepG2 cells treated with sorafenib, everolimus, and sorafenib-everolimus combination therapy. Material/Methods A 2D HRMAS 1H-NMR metabolomic approach was applied to identify the key differential metabolites in 3 experimental groups: sorafenib (5 μM), everolimus (5 μM), and combination therapy (5 μM sorafenib +5 μM everolimus). MetaboAnalyst 3.0 was used to perform pathway analysis. Results All OPLS-DA models displayed good separation between experimental groups, high-quality goodness of fit (R2), and high-quality goodness of predication (Q2). Sorafenib and everolimus have differential effects with respect to amino acid, methane, pyruvate, pyrimidine, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, and glycerophospholipid metabolism. The addition of everolimus to sorafenib resulted in differential effects with respect to pyruvate, amino acid, methane, glyoxylate and dicarboxylate, glycolysis or gluconeogenesis, glycerophospholipid, and purine metabolism. Conclusions Sorafenib and everolimus have differential effects on HepG2 cells. Sorafenib preferentially affects glycerophospholipid and purine metabolism, while the addition of everolimus preferentially affects pyruvate, amino acid, and glucose metabolism. This phenomenon may explain (in part) the synergistic effects of sorafenib-everolimus combination therapy observed in vivo.
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- Jian-Feng Zheng
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China (mainland)
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- Jiangxi Children's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China (mainland)
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China (mainland)
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China (mainland)
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China (mainland)
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