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Bhuia MS, Chowdhury R, Ara I, Mamun M, Rouf R, Khan MA, Uddin SJ, Shakil MAK, Habtemariam S, Ferdous J, Calina D, Sharifi-Rad J, Islam MT. Bioactivities of morroniside: A comprehensive review of pharmacological properties and molecular mechanisms. Fitoterapia 2024; 175:105896. [PMID: 38471574 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Morroniside (MOR) is an iridoid glycoside and the main active principle of the medicinal plant, Cornus officinalis Sieb. This phytochemical is associated with numerous health benefits due to its antioxidant properties. The primary objective of the present study was to assess the pharmacological effects and underlying mechanisms of MOR, utilizing published data obtained from literature databases. Data collection involved accessing various sources, including PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and SpringerLink. Our findings demonstrate that MOR can be utilized for the treatment of several diseases and disorders, as numerous studies have revealed its significant therapeutic activities. These activities encompass anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, lipid-lowering capability, anticancer, trichogenic, hepatoprotective, gastroprotective, osteoprotective, renoprotective, and cardioprotective effects. MOR has also shown promising benefits against various neurological ailments, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, cerebral ischemia, and neuropathic pain. Considering these therapeutic features, MOR holds promise as a lead compound for the treatment of various ailments and disorders. However, further comprehensive preclinical and clinical trials are required to establish MOR as an effective and reliable therapeutic agent.
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- Md Shimul Bhuia
- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Research Center, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Pharmacognosy Research & Herbal Analysis Services UK, Central Avenue, Chatham-Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB, UK
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh.
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Culhuac EB, Maggiolino A, Elghandour MMMY, De Palo P, Salem AZM. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Phytochemicals Found in the Yucca Genus. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030574. [PMID: 36978823 PMCID: PMC10044844 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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The Yucca genus encompasses about 50 species native to North America. Species within the Yucca genus have been used in traditional medicine to treat pathologies related to inflammation. Despite its historical use and the popular notion of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, there is a limited amount of research on this genus. To better understand these properties, this work aimed to analyze phytochemical composition through documentary research. This will provide a better understanding of the molecules and the mechanisms of action that confer such antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. About 92 phytochemicals present within the genus have reported antioxidant or anti-inflammatory effects. It has been suggested that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are mainly generated through its free radical scavenging activity, the inhibition of arachidonic acid metabolism, the decrease in TNF-α (Tumor necrosis factor-α), IL-6 (Interleukin-6), iNOS (Inducible nitric oxide synthase), and IL-1β (Interleukin 1β) concentration, the increase of GPx (Glutathione peroxidase), CAT (Catalase), and SOD (Superoxide dismutase) concentration, and the inhibition of the MAPK (Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase), and NF-κB (Nuclear factor kappa B), and the activation of the Nrf2 (Nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor) signaling pathway. These studies provide evidence of its use in traditional medicine against pathologies related to inflammation. However, more models and studies are needed to properly understand the activity of most plants within the genus, its potency, and the feasibility of its use to help manage or treat chronic inflammation.
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- Erick Bahena Culhuac
- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari A. Moro, 70010 Valenzano, Italy
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (A.Z.M.S.)
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari A. Moro, 70010 Valenzano, Italy
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Estado de México, Mexico
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (A.Z.M.S.)
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Liu C, Cong Z, Wang S, Zhang X, Song H, Xu T, Kong H, Gao P, Liu X. A review of the botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and quality of Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 302:115857. [PMID: 36330891 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The rhizomes of Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge., belonging to the family Liliaceae, are named 'Zhi-mu' according to traditional Chinese medicine theory. It is a medicinal plant that has long been used as a tonic agent in various ethnomedicinal systems in East Asia, especially in China, and also for treating arthralgia, hematochezia, tidal fever, night sweats, cough, dry mouth and tongue, hemoptysis, etc. THE ARM OF THE REVIEW: The review aims to provide a systematic overview of botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and quality control of Anemarrhena asphodeloides and to explore the future therapeutic potential and scientific potential of this plant. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed on Anemarrhena asphodeloides using scientific databases including Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, CNKI, Elsevier, SpringerLink, ACS publications, ancient books, Doctoral and master's Theses. Collected data from different sources was comprehensively summarised for botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and quality control of Anemarrhena asphodeloides. RESULTS A comprehensive analysis of the literature as mentioned above confirmed that the ethnomedical uses of Anemarrhena asphodeloides had a history of thousands of years in eastern Asian countries. Two hundred sixty-nine compounds have been identified from Anemarrhena asphodeloides, including steroidal saponins, flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, alkaloids, steroids, organic acids, polysaccharides, benzophenones and other ingredients. Studies have shown that the extracts and compounds from Anemarrhena asphodeloides have extensive pharmacological activities, such as nervous system activity, antitumour, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antiosteoporotic, antiallergic, antiplatelet aggregation, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-ageing, hair growth promoting, preventing cell damage, etc. Evaluating the quality and toxicity of Anemarrhena asphodeloides is essential to confirm its safe use in humans. CONCLUSION Anemarrhena asphodeloides is widely used in traditional medicine and have diverse chemical constituents with obvious biological activities. Nevertheless, more studies should be carried out in animals and humans to evaluate the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in its biological activity and confirm its safe use.
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- Congying Liu
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Shandong First Medical University Affiliated Shandong Tumor Hospital and Institute, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, 250117, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China.
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China.
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Passos FRS, Araújo-Filho HG, Monteiro BS, Shanmugam S, Araújo AADS, Almeida JRGDS, Thangaraj P, Júnior LJQ, Quintans JDSS. Anti-inflammatory and modulatory effects of steroidal saponins and sapogenins on cytokines: A review of pre-clinical research. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 96:153842. [PMID: 34952766 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Saponins are glycosides which, after acid hydrolysis, liberate sugar(s) and an aglycone (sapogenin) which can be triterpenoid or steroidal in nature. Steroidal saponins and sapogenins have attracted significant attention as important natural anti-inflammatory compounds capable of acting on the activity of several inflammatory cytokines in various inflammatory models. PURPOSE The aim of this review is to collect preclinical in vivo studies on the anti-inflammatory activity of steroidal saponins through the modulation of inflammatory cytokines. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS This review was carried out through a specialized search in three databases, that were accessed between September and October, 2021, and the publication period of the articles was not limited. Information about the name of the steroidal saponins, the animals used, the dose and route of administration, the model of pain or inflammation used, the tissue and experimental method used in the measurement of the cytokines, and the results observed on the levels of cytokines was retrieved. RESULTS Forty-five (45) articles met the inclusion criteria, involving the saponins cantalasaponin-1, α-chaconine, dioscin, DT-13, lycoperoside H, protodioscin, α-solanine, timosaponin AIII and BII, trillin, and the sapogenins diosgenin, hecogenin, and ruscogenin. The surveys were carried out in seven different countries and only articles between 2007 and 2021 were found. The studies included in the review showed that the saponins and sapogenins were anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive and antioxidant and they modulate inflammatory cytokines mainly through the Nf-κB, TLR4 and MAPKs pathways. CONCLUSION Steroidal saponins and sapogenins are promising compounds in handling of pain and inflammation for the development of natural product-derived drugs. However, it is necessary to increase the methodological quality of preclinical studies, mainly blinding and sample size calculation.
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- Fabiolla Rocha Santos Passos
- Multiuser Health Center Facility (CMulti-Saúde), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Health Sciences Graduate Program (PPGCS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Marechal Rondon Avenue, S/N, Rosa Elza, São Cristóvão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Marechal Rondon Avenue, S/N, Rosa Elza, São Cristóvão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Marechal Rondon Avenue, S/N, Rosa Elza, São Cristóvão, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Multiuser Health Center Facility (CMulti-Saúde), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Health Sciences Graduate Program (PPGCS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Marechal Rondon Avenue, S/N, Rosa Elza, São Cristóvão, Brazil
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- Multiuser Health Center Facility (CMulti-Saúde), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Health Sciences Graduate Program (PPGCS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Laboratory of Neurosciences and Pharmacological Assays (LANEF), Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, Marechal Rondon Avenue, S/N, Rosa Elza, São Cristóvão, Brazil.
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Structure, Bioactivity and Analytical Methods for the Determination of Yucca Saponins. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26175251. [PMID: 34500685 PMCID: PMC8433717 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Yucca is one of the main sources of steroidal saponins, hence different extracts are commercialized for use as surfactant additives by beverage, animal feed, cosmetics or agricultural products. For a deeper understanding of the potential of the saponins that can be found in this genus, an exhaustive review of the structural characteristics, bioactivities and analytical methods that can be used with these compounds has been carried out, since there are no recent reviews on the matter. Thus, a total of 108 saponins from eight species of the genus Yucca have been described. Out of these, the bioactivity of 68 saponins derived from the isolation of Yucca or other genera has been evaluated. Regarding the evaluation and quality control of the saponins from this genus LC-MS technique is the most often used. Nevertheless, the development of methods for their routine analysis in commercial preparations are needed. Moreover, most of the studies found in the literature have been carried out on Y. schidigera extract, since is the most often used for commercial purposes. Only eight of the 50 species that belong to this genus have been studied, which clearly indicates that the identification of saponins present in Yucca genus is still an unresolved question.
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Sun T, Gong Q, Wu Y, Shen Z, Zhang Y, Ge S, Duan JS. Dexmedetomidine alleviates cardiomyocyte apoptosis and cardiac dysfunction may be associated with inhibition of RhoA/ROCK pathway in mice with myocardial infarction. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 394:1569-1577. [PMID: 33782744 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-021-02082-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The global incidence of myocardial infarction has been consistently high, and it is one of the main causes of poor cardiovascular prognosis. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a highly selective α2 receptor agonist. Recent studies have found that DEX has a protective effect on myocardial infarction, but its specific mechanism is still unclear. In this experiment, we permanently ligated the anterior descending branch of mice to explore the protective mechanism of DEX against myocardial infarction. Our study found that intraperitoneal injection of DEX for 7 days after myocardial infarction in mice can increase the reduction of ejection fraction (EF) and fractional shortening (FS) caused by myocardial infarction and significantly reduce the release of serum markers. The results of myocardial HE and Sirius red staining suggest that the changes in the myocardial structure of mice after using DEX are reduced. Immunohistochemistry shows that DEX reduces the expression of ROCK1 protein after myocardial infarction. TUNEL staining and the protein expression levels of cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-9 were used to detect cell apoptosis and results make clear that DEX can reduce the apoptosis caused by myocardial infarction. Western blot experiments showed that DEX can reduce the expression levels of ROCK1 and ROCK2 (Rho-kinase). At the same time, it was observed that DEX improved the Bcl-2/Bax ratio. The above results indicate that DEX reduces cardiomyocyte apoptosis and improves cardiac function likely through inhibiting the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway. This study may provide new insights into the protective effect of DEX after myocardial infarction in mice.
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- Tao Sun
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218, Jixi Road, Shushan District, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218, Jixi Road, Shushan District, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218, Jixi Road, Shushan District, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218, Jixi Road, Shushan District, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218, Jixi Road, Shushan District, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China.
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Activation of Paraventricular Melatonin Receptor 2 Mediates Melatonin-Conferred Cardioprotection Against Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2021; 76:197-206. [PMID: 32433359 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000000851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Previous studies have shown that melatonin (Mel) can effectively ameliorate myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (MI/R) injury, but the mechanism is yet to be fully elucidated. Mel receptors are expressed in the paraventricular nucleus (PVN), which is also involved in regulating cardiac sympathetic nerve activity. The aim of this study was to examine whether Mel receptors in the PVN are involved in the protective effects of Mel against MI/R injury. The results of quantitative polymerase chain reaction, western blot, and immunofluorescence assays indicated that Mel receptor 2 (MT2) expression in the PVN was upregulated after MI/R. Intraperitoneal administration of Mel significantly improved post-MI/R cardiac function and reduced the infarct size, whereas shRNA silencing of MT2 in the PVN partially blocked this effect. Intraperitoneal administration of Mel reduced sympathetic nerve overexcitation caused by MI/R, whereas shRNA silencing of MT2 in the PVN partially diminished this effect. Furthermore, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and western blot results indicated that intraperitoneal administration of Mel lowered the levels of inflammatory cytokines in the PVN after MI/R injury, whereas the application of sh-MT2 in the PVN reduced this effect of Mel. Mel significantly reduced the levels of NF-κB after astrocyte oxygen and glucose deprivation/reoxygenation injury, and this effect was offset when MT2 was silenced. The above experimental results suggest that MT2 in the PVN partially mediated the protective effects of Mel against MI/R injury, and its underlying mechanisms may be related to postactivation amelioration of PVN inflammation and reduction of cardiac sympathetic nerve overexcitation.
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Lin P, Wang Q, Liu Y, Jiang H, Lv W, Lan T, Qin Z, Yao X, Yao Z. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the chemical profile for Gualou-Xiebai-Banxia decoction, a classical traditional Chinese medicine formula for the treatment of coronary heart disease, by UPLC-Q/TOF-MS combined with chemometric analysis. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2021; 197:113950. [PMID: 33609948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2021.113950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Gualou-Xiebai-Banxia decoction (GXB) is one of the famous classical traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula for the treatment of chest stuffiness and pains syndrome in Chinese medicine, i.e., coronary heart disease (CHD) in modern medicine. Being compared with Gualou-Xiebai Baijiu-decoction which only consists of Trichosanthis Pericarpium (TP), Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus (AMB) and wine, GXB is composed of another one additional herbal medicine, Pinellinae Rhizoma Praeparatum (PRP), and is more suitable to treat severe atherosclerosis and dyslipidemia. However, the comprehensive chemical composition of GXB is still unclear, which has seriously hindered the discovery of its effective components for improving the clinical symptoms of CHD. The present study aimed to investigate the overall chemical profile of GXB qualitatively and quantitatively by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q/TOF-MS), and further explore the chemical contribution of PRP to this formula combined with chemometric approach. First, a total of 151 components, including steroidal saponins, flavonoids, triterpenoids, nitrogenous and other types components, were detected and characterized by UPLC-Q/TOF-MS in GXB. Then, flavonoids and nitrogenous could be qualitatively observed enrichment in GXB compared to those in GXB-dePRP (GXB deducted PRP in the formula). Furthermore, 19 characteristic components were selected for quantitative comparison between GXB and GXB-dePRP by UPLC-MS/MS combined with chemometric method. These findings indicated that steroidal saponins were the most abundant components in GXB, while the introduction of PRP could not only enrich the structural types of chemical compounds in this formula, but also increase the abundance of active components from other composed herbal medicines, TP and AMB. Taken together, this study developed and validated sensitive and practical methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis of GXB, and clarified the chemical contribution of PRP to this formula. These results laid a solid chemical foundation for further in vivo disposal investigation to screen out the potential effective components as well as therapeutic mechanism research of GXB.
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- Pei Lin
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China; Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China; Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, PR China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China; International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China; International Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE), School of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, PR China.
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Xing N, Wang Y, Wang W, Zhong R, Xia T, Ding Z, Yang Y, Zhong Y, Shu Z. Cardioprotective effect exerted by Timosaponin BⅡ through the regulation of endoplasmic stress-induced apoptosis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 78:153288. [PMID: 32782218 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Timosaponin BⅡ (TBⅡ), one of the primary bioactive compounds from Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge, possesses potential cardioprotective effects. However, the mechanism underlying TBⅡ-mediated cardioprotection, especially the involvement of endoplasmic reticulum stress, remains largely unknown. PURPOSE This study was designed to evaluate the role of TBⅡ in myocardial injury protection and explore its possible mechanisms. METHODS In vivo models of isoproterenol-induced myocardial injury and H2O2-induced cytotoxicty were established to investigate the effect of anti-myocardial injury of TBⅡ. The potential mechanisms were investigated in vitro and in vivo using multiple detection methods like electrocardiography, histo-pathological examination, JC-1 staining, TUNEL staining, ELISA technology, and western blot analysis. RESULTS In vivo study revealed that TBⅡ improved electrocardiography and heart vacuolation, reduced myocyte apoptosis, and improved the antioxidant potential. In vitro investigation demonstrated that TBⅡ pretreatment inhibited ER stress-mediated apoptosis pathways. Further investigation of the underlying mechanisms revealed that TBⅡ prevented H2O2-induced H9c2 cardiomyocytes injury by the PI3K/Akt pathways, whereas the addition of LY294002, the pharmacologic antagonist of PI3K, attenuated TBⅡ-induced expression of apoptotic protein and cytoprotective effects. CONCLUSION These results suggested that TBⅡ protects against myocardial injury in vitro and enhances cellular defense capacity by inhibiting ER stress-mediated apoptosis pathways in vivo by activating the PI3K/Akt pathways.
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- Na Xing
- Research Center for Good Practice in TCM Proessing Technology, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Pharmacy College, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Research Center for Good Practice in TCM Proessing Technology, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Research Center for Good Practice in TCM Proessing Technology, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Research Center for Good Practice in TCM Proessing Technology, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Research Center for Good Practice in TCM Proessing Technology, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Research Center for Good Practice in TCM Proessing Technology, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Research Center for Good Practice in TCM Proessing Technology, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Research Center for Good Practice in TCM Proessing Technology, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Zhao L, Zhou Z, Zhu C, Fu Z, Yu D. Luteolin alleviates myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury in rats via Siti1/NLRP3/NF-κB pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 85:106680. [PMID: 32544871 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of luteolin (Lu) on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats. I/R model was established by ligating left anterior descending branch of coronary artery in rats. Cardiac hemodynamic measurement, myocardial infarction and damage assessment, antioxidant enzymes activities analysis, and various biochemical indexes of myocardial tissue were measured. Finally, the expression of proteins levels of Siti1/NLRP3/NF-κB pathway of myocardial tissue in rat were measured by Western Blotting. Lu obviously reduced the myocardial infarction in rats. Compared with sham group, I/R rats showed significant increase in LDH and CK-MB levels. In Lu group, LDH and CK-MB in I/R rats significantly decreased. In addition, Lu significantly reduced leukocyte infiltration compared with the sham group. On the other hand, Lu pretreatment effectively decreased the levels of cytokines in serum. The Siti1/NLRP3/NF-κBpathway in I/R group was significantly imbalance that in I/R group. Lu significantly restored the above protein changes. Lu may reduce I/R by regulation of Sirt1/NLRP3/NF-κBpathway.
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- Lingling Zhao
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China.
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Gentianella acuta prevents acute myocardial infarction induced by isoproterenol in rats via inhibition of galectin-3/TLR4/MyD88/NF-кB inflammatory signalling. Inflammopharmacology 2020; 29:205-219. [PMID: 32356088 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-020-00708-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Gentianella acuta (G. acuta), as a folk medicine, was used to treat heart disease by the Ewenki people in Inner Mongolia. However, the effect of G. acuta on acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is not clear. To explore the mechanisms of G. acuta on isoproterenol (ISO)-induced AMI, rats were administered G. acuta for 28 days, then injected intraperitoneally with ISO (85 mg/kg) on days 29 and 30. An electrocardiogram helped to evaluate the myocardial injury. Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatinine kinase (CK) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were evaluated, and haematoxylin eosin, Masson's trichrome staining and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labelling (TUNEL) staining were used to detect myocardial histological changes. Radioimmunoassay was used to measure serum tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and interleukin (IL)-6. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit was used to analyse serum galectin-3 (Gal-3) levels. Immunohistochemistry, Western blotting and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were used to examine relevant molecular events. The results revealed that pre-treatment with G. acuta decreased the elevation in the ST segment; reduced serum LDH, CK and AST levels; alleviated cardiac structure disorder; and reduced inflammatory infiltration, abnormal collagen deposition and cardiomyocyte apoptosis that were induced by ISO. Furthermore, pre-treatment with G. acuta inhibited serum Gal-3 levels and Gal-3 expression in heart tissue, and also impeded TLR4/MyD88/NF-кB signalling activation, which ultimately prevented the expression of inflammatory cytokines. The study indicated that pre-treatment with G. acuta protects against ISO-induced AMI, and the protective role may be related to inhibiting Gal-3/TLR4/MyD88/NF-кB inflammatory signalling.
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Yu HH, Hsiung NH, Chiang JH, Shen HS. The risk of coronary artery disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using Chinese herbal products and conventional medicine in parallel: a population-based cohort study. BMC Complement Med Ther 2020; 20:100. [PMID: 32228568 PMCID: PMC7106741 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-02894-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background Few studies have evaluated the association between the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and the use of Chinese herbal products (CHP) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study investigated the risk of CAD among patients with RA using CHP in combination with conventional medicine. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the Taiwan National Insurance Research Database to assess 22,353 patients who had been newly diagnosed with RA between 1997 and 2010. Patients were assigned to the CHP group or non-CHP group according to their use or nonuse of CHP after being diagnosed with RA. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to estimate the hazard ratio (HR) of CAD for a 1:1 matched sample. Results Both the CHP and non-CHP groups comprised 4889 patients after 1:1 matching. The risk of CAD was significantly reduced in the CHP group [adjusted HR (aHR): 0.59, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.50–0.71] compard with the non-CHP group. Those who used CHP for > 180 days had an even lower risk of CAD than users with CHP usage less than 30 days (aHR: 0.64, 95% CI: 0.43–0.95). Additionally, frequently prescribed formulae, such as Kuei-Chih-Shao-Yao-Chih-Mu-Tang, Tang-Kuei-Nien-Tung-Tang, and Shu-Ching-Huo-Hsieh-Tang, were associated with a reduced risk of CAD. Conclusion The use of CHP was associated with a lower risk of CAD in patients with RA. Additional randomized controlled trials are required to assess any causal relationship between the effect of CHP usage and the risk of CAD.
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- Han-Hua Yu
- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 707, Sec. 3, Chung-Yang Rd., Hualien, Taiwan, 970
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- Management Office for Health Data, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 707, Sec. 3, Chung-Yang Rd., Hualien, Taiwan, 970. .,School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
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(E)-N'-(1-(7-Hydroxy-2-Oxo-2H-Chromen-3-Yl) Ethylidene) Benzohydrazide, a Novel Synthesized Coumarin, Ameliorates Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarction in Rats through Attenuating Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:2432918. [PMID: 32215169 PMCID: PMC7079259 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2432918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The present study was directed to investigate the effect of precotreatment with (E)-N'-(1-(7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl) ethylidene) benzohydrazide (7-hyd.HC), a novel potent synthesized coumarin, on isoproterenol- (ISO-) induced myocardial infarction (MI) in rats. The hydrazone compound was characterized by IR, 1D, and 2D NMR analyses. Experimental induction of MI in rats was established by ISO (85 mg/kg/day, s.c) for two consecutive days (6th and 7th days). 7-hyd.HC or sintrom was given for 7 days prior and simultaneous to ISO injection. 7-hyd.HC offered a cardiopreventive effect by preventing heart injury marker leakage (LDH, ALT, AST, CK-MB, and cTn-I) from cardiomyocytes and normalizing cardiac function and ECG pattern, as well as improving lipid profile (TC, TG, LDL-C, and HDL-C), which were altered by ISO administration. Moreover, 7-hyd.HC precotreatment significantly mitigated the oxidative stress biomarkers, as evidenced by the decrease of lipid peroxidation and the increased level of the myocardial GSH level together with the SOD, GSH-Px, and catalase activities. 7-hyd.HC inhibited the cardiac apoptosis by upregulating the expression of Bcl-2 and downregulating the expression of Bax and caspase-3 genes. In addition, 7-hyd.HC reduced the elevated fibrinogen rate and better prevented the myocardial necrosis and improved the interstitial edema and neutrophil infiltration than sintrom. Overall, 7-hyd.HC ameliorated the severity of ISO-induced myocardial infarction through improving the oxidative status, attenuating apoptosis, and reducing fibrinogen production. The 7-hyd.HC actions could be mediated by its antioxidant, antiapoptotic, and anti-inflammatory capacities.
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Bu D, Su Z, Zou J, Meng M, Wang C. Study of the mechanism underlying therapeutic effect of Compound Longmaining on myocardial infarction using a network pharmacology-based approach. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 118:109234. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Phikud Navakot Modulates the Level of Pro-Inflammatory Mediators and the Protein Expression of SOD1 and 2 and the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway in Rats with Acute Myocardial Infarction. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:4823645. [PMID: 31641366 PMCID: PMC6766678 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4823645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Phikud Navakot (PN) is nine major herbs in a famous traditional Thai recipe namely “Yahom Navakot” used to treat cardiovascular disorders. This study investigated the cardioprotective effects of PN formula on isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction (IMI) in Sprague-Dawley rats. Forty-five rats were randomly divided into nine groups (n = 5 per group): the control, the IMI, the IMI + propranolol, the control or the IMI + PN formula (PN ethanolic extract at doses of 64, 127, or 255 mg/kg) by oroesophageal gavage for 28 days. The ST segment and serum troponin T levels were significantly increased in IMI rats. PN did not eliminate tissue necrosis, infiltration of inflammatory cells, or interstitial edema in IMI rats. All doses of PN decreased (p < 0.001) serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels. PN (127 and 255 mg/kg) up-regulated (p < 0.05) heme oxygenase (HO)-1 expression, whereas PN (255 mg/kg) significantly increased superoxide dismutase (SOD) 1 and 2 expression, compared with IMI rats. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and HO-1 expression significantly increased in IMI rats and IMI rats that received PN. PN formula possesses potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties by modulating the levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and antioxidant enzymes. Our study reveals a novel cardioprotective effect of PN in IMI rats through the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling.
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Chen GD, Fan H, Zhu JH. Salidroside pretreatment protects against myocardial injury induced by heat stroke in mice. J Int Med Res 2019; 47:5229-5238. [PMID: 31448659 PMCID: PMC6833403 DOI: 10.1177/0300060519868645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective To explore the protective effects and mechanisms of salidroside on myocardial injury induced by heat stroke (HS) in mice. Methods We pretreated mice with salidroside for 1 week and then established an HS model by exposure to 41.2°C for 1 hour. We then examined the effects of salidroside on survival. We also assessed the severity of cardiac injury by pathology, and analyzed changes in levels of myocardial injury markers, inflammatory cytokines, and oxidative stress. Results Salidroside pretreatment significantly reduced HS-induced mortality and improved thermoregulatory function. Salidroside also provided significant protection against HS-induced myocardial damage, and decreased the expression levels of cardiac troponin I, creatine kinase-MB, and lactate dehydrogenase. Moreover, salidroside attenuated HS-induced changes in the inflammation markers tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-10, and down-regulated the oxidative stress response indicated by thiobarbituric acid reactant substances, malondialdehyde, reduced glutathione, and superoxide dismutase. Conclusions Salidroside pretreatment protected against HS-induced myocardial damage, potentially via a mechanism involving anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects.
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- Jian-hua Zhu, Department of Intensive Care Unit, Ningbo First Hospital, No. 59 Liuting Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang province, PR China.
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High-throughput confocal imaging of differentiated 3D liver-like spheroid cellular stress response reporters for identification of drug-induced liver injury liability. Arch Toxicol 2019; 93:2895-2911. [DOI: 10.1007/s00204-019-02552-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Qian X, Zhu M, Qian W, Song J. Vitamin D attenuates myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury by inhibiting inflammation via suppressing the RhoA/ROCK/NF‐ĸB pathway. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2019; 66:850-857. [PMID: 31245891 DOI: 10.1002/bab.1797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Xuesong Qian
- Department of Cardiology The Affiliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Soochow University Suzhou China
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- Department of Cardiology The Affiliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Soochow University Suzhou China
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- Department of Cardiology Nanjing First Hospital Nanjing Medical University Nanjing China
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- Department of Cardiology The Affiliated Zhangjiagang Hospital of Soochow University Suzhou China
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Murugesan S, Pandiyan A, Saravanakumar L, Moodley K, Mackraj I. Protective role of wild garlic on isoproterenol-induced myocardial necrosis in wistar rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 237:108-115. [PMID: 30905788 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.03.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Tulbaghia violacea Harv. (TVL) is a folk medicine, native to South Africa which has previously shown antioxidant, anti-hypertensive and anti-diabetic effects. THE AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of the current study was to investigate the protective role of wild garlic or TVL on isoproterenol (ISO)-induced myocardial necrosis in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Animal (n = 6 each group) were pre and co-treated with TVL (60 mg/kg body weight) daily for 30 days. Myocardial necrosis was administrated by subcutaneous injection of ISO (85 mg/kg body weight) into rats on 29th and 30th day. On the 31st day, rats were anaesthetized and blood, heart samples were obtained for the biochemical, histopathological and molecular study. The specific protein target analysis from TVL was done by reverse docking study (reverse pharmacophore mapping) using PharmMapper. RESULTS The levels of cardiac markers, lipid peroxidation products, and heart rate were considerably increased in ISO-induced myocardial necrosis in rats whilst plasma enzymatic antioxidants were significantly decreased. Myocardial necrotic mRNA genes were increased in ISO-induced myocardial necrosis in rats compared to controls. Pre and co-treatment with TVL and ramipril of myocardial necrosis in rats showed significant effects on all the biochemical and molecular studies evaluated. TVL reduced heart rate, prevented oxidative stress and downregulated the Fas-receptor and caspase-mediated apoptosis-signaling pathway, and heart muscle damage in myocardial necrosis in rats. The specific target protein [disulfide, bis (2-sulfhydrylethyl] from TVL mediates the protective effects. CONCLUSION Wild garlic or TVL extract has shown a protective effect on ISO-induced myocardial necrosis in rats by increasing antioxidant production confirmed with docking studies.
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- Saravanakumar Murugesan
- Department of Human Physiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
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- Department of Human Physiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Human Physiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Human Physiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Human Physiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
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Hongyan L, Mengjiao Z, Chunyan W, Yaruo H. Rhynchophylline Attenuates Neurotoxicity in Tourette Syndrome Rats. Neurotox Res 2019; 36:679-687. [PMID: 31115771 DOI: 10.1007/s12640-019-00059-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Tourette syndrome (TS) is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder with clinical manifestations of involuntary and repeated muscle twitching and vocal twitching. The drugs used to treat TS are relatively limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of rhynchophylline (RH) and the underlying mechanism in 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl)-2-aminopropane (DOI)-induced neurotoxicity in a TS rat model. A TS model was induced with DOI. The rats were divided into control, TS, TS + tiapride (25 mg/kg), and TS + RH (20 and 40 mg/kg) groups. Behavioral tests were performed 24 h after the last administration by nodding and stereotype experiments. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels in striatum and serum were detected with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blot analysis was used to detect the expression levels of Toll-like receptor (TLR)/nucleotide-binding domain (NOD)-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3)/nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signal proteins in the striatum. The expression of TLR2 and NF-κB p65 subunit was detected with immunohistochemical analysis. RH may significantly improve behavioral changes in rats with DOI-induced TS and reduce the levels of inflammatory factors in serum and striatum. RH inhibited the activation of TLR/NLRP3/NF-κB signaling proteins in the striatum of TS rats. In BV2 cells, DOI-induced inflammation mediated through TLR/NLRP3/NF-κB was significantly inhibited following RH administration. The therapeutic effect of RH in TS was studied and its mechanism of action mediated via the TLR/NLRP3/NF-κB pathway was clarified in vitro and in vivo.
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- Long Hongyan
- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210001, China.
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, China
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Mangiferin Attenuates Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury via MAPK/Nrf-2/HO-1/NF- κB In Vitro and In Vivo. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:7285434. [PMID: 31249649 PMCID: PMC6535818 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7285434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Revised: 01/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the cardioprotective effect of mangiferin (MAF) in vitro and in vivo. Oxidative stress and inflammatory injury were detected in coronary artery ligation in rats and also in hypoxia-reoxygenation- (H/R-) induced H9c2 cells. MAF inhibited myocardial oxidative stress and proinflammatory cytokines in rats with coronary artery occlusion. The ST segment of MAF treatment groups also resumed. Triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining and pathological analysis showed that MAF could significantly reduce myocardial injury. In vitro data showed that MAF could improve hypoxia/reoxygenation- (H/R-) induced H9c2 cell activity. In addition, MAF could significantly reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory pathway protein expression in H/R-induced H9c2 cells. This study has clarified the protective effects of MAF on myocardial injury and also confirmed that oxidative stress and inflammation were involved in the myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/R) model.
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Zhu C, Li W, Wang X, Xue J, Zhao L, Song Y, Zhou T, Zhang M. Phloroglucinol averts isoprenaline hydrochloride induced myocardial infarction in rats. Drug Dev Res 2019; 80:453-460. [PMID: 30889286 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 12/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Canzhan Zhu
- Department of CardiologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No 157 Xiwulu,Xincheng District Xi'an City Shaanxi Province China
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- Department of CardiologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No 157 Xiwulu,Xincheng District Xi'an City Shaanxi Province China
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- Department of CardiologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No 157 Xiwulu,Xincheng District Xi'an City Shaanxi Province China
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- Department of CardiologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No 157 Xiwulu,Xincheng District Xi'an City Shaanxi Province China
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- Department of CardiologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No 157 Xiwulu,Xincheng District Xi'an City Shaanxi Province China
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- Department of CardiologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No 157 Xiwulu,Xincheng District Xi'an City Shaanxi Province China
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- Department of CardiologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No 157 Xiwulu,Xincheng District Xi'an City Shaanxi Province China
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- Department of CardiologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No 157 Xiwulu,Xincheng District Xi'an City Shaanxi Province China
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Huang Qi Tong Bi Decoction Attenuates Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury via HMGB1/TLR/NF- κB Pathway. Mediators Inflamm 2019; 2019:8387636. [PMID: 30944548 PMCID: PMC6421754 DOI: 10.1155/2019/8387636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2018] [Revised: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to study the protective effect of Huang Qi Tong Bi Decoction (HQTBT) on the heart of rats. Ischemia-reperfusion injury was established by coronary artery ligation. Proinflammatory cytokines were decreased by XFZY in coronary artery ligated rats. ST segment was also restored with the treatment of HQTBT. Triphenyltetrazole chloride (TTC) staining and pathological analysis showed that HQTBT reduced myocardial injury. Besides, the expressions of HMGB1/TLR/NF-κB pathway in rats were significantly decreased by HQTBT. This study shows that HQTBT inhibited inflammatory reaction on myocardial injury in rats.
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Yang Q, Huang DD, Li DG, Chen B, Zhang LM, Yuan CL, Huang HH. Tetramethylpyrazine exerts a protective effect against injury from acute myocardial ischemia by regulating the PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β signaling pathway. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2019; 24:17. [PMID: 30858867 PMCID: PMC6390582 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-019-0141-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Objective We investigated the protective effect of tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) on injury related to acute myocardial ischemia (AMI) induced by isoproterenol (ISO). Materials and methods Rats were randomly assigned to five groups: control, ISO, ISO + propranolol (10 mg/kg), ISO + TMP (10 mg/kg) and ISO + TMP (20 mg/kg). The rats in the three ISO + groups were pretreated with propranolol or TMP, while the rats in the control and ISO groups were pretreated with an equal volume of saline. Afterwards, the rats in the four administration groups were subcutaneously injected with ISO for two consecutive days. The levels of creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-1β in the serum were measured using ELISA. The expressions of B-cell lymphoma-associated X-2 (Bax-2), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK-3β), MDA5 and SOD1 were determined using western blotting assay. The phosphorylation of PI3K, Akt and GSK-3β were also determined using western blotting assay. The left ventricles of the rats were extracted and stained using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E). The ST segment was recorded using electrocardiograms (ECGs). Results Administration of TMP (10, 20 mg/kg) reduced the levels of MDA and CK and the activities of SOD and LDH in the serum. Pretreatment with TMP significantly reduced the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α. Treatment with TMP also improved the histopathological alteration and decreased the ST elevation. Furthermore, TMP ameliorated the expressions of Cu, SOD1, MDA5, Bax-2, Bcl-2, p-PI3K, p-Akt and p-GSK-3β in ISO-induced rats. Conclusions Tetramethylpyrazine protected against injury due to AMI by regulating the PI3K/Akt /GSK-3β signaling pathway.
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- Qing Yang
- 1Blood Transfusion Department, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin China
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- 2Preclinical School of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan China
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- 1Blood Transfusion Department, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin China
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- 1Blood Transfusion Department, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin China
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- 1Blood Transfusion Department, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin China
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- 1Blood Transfusion Department, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin China
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- 3Faculty of Chinese Medical Science, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, No. 13 Wuhe Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning, 530222 Guangxi China
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Aborehab NM, Waly NE. IL-6 and NFE2L2: A putative role for the hepatoprotective effect of N. Sativa, P. Ginseng and C. Sempervirens in AFB-1 induced hepatocellular carcinoma in rats. Toxicol Rep 2019; 6:457-464. [PMID: 31193706 PMCID: PMC6541739 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2019.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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P. Ginseng showed a prominent prophylactic effect in AFB-1 induced rat model. Hepatoprotective effects of extracts possibly mediated via IL-6, hs-CRP, SOD, NFE2L2. NFE2L2 play a pivotal role in this hepatoprotective effect of herbal extracts.
In this study, we investigated possible hepato-protective effects of N. Sativa, P. Ginseng, and C. Sempervirens in Aflatoxin B1 (AFB-1) induced hepatocellular carcinoma rat model. Fifty-four male albino rats were randomly assigned to experimental groups. Alcoholic extracts of aforementioned herbs were administered orally for 28 days at different doses. IL-6, hs-CRP, MDA, SOD and NFE2L2 were determined using ELISA. Histopathological changes in treated groups were examined. Herbal treatment significantly reduced IL-6, hs-CRP, and MDA (P < 0.001) whereas it significantly increased SOD (p < 0.001). C. Sempervirens 600 and N. Sativa 1000 increased NFE2L2 level compared to P. Ginseng 500 group (P value<0.01). Histopathological evaluation of treated groups showed different grades of healing of the liver. This study confirms a beneficial hepatoprotective effect for aforementioned herbal extracts orally administered in rat model of AFB1 induced HCC. This effect is putatively mediated via modulation of inflammatory cytokines as well as amelioration of oxidative stress.
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Lu H, Tan Y, Yang L, Dong H, Liao Y, Cao S, Fu S. Cardioprotective Efficiency of Tangeretin Against Heart Failure Induced by Isoproterenol in Rats. INT J PHARMACOL 2018. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2018.1145.1152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Liu K, Ren XM, You QS, Gu MM, Wang F, Wang S, Ma CH, Li WN, Ye Q. Ameliorative Effect of Dangguibuxue Decoction against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Heart Injury in Mice. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:8503109. [PMID: 30515415 PMCID: PMC6236918 DOI: 10.1155/2018/8503109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Dangguibuxue decoction (DBD), a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, has been widely used to treat blood deficiency disease in China. In this experiment, we studied the effects of the Dangguibuxue decoction (DBD) on the myocardial injury induced by cyclophosphamide in mice. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatine kinase (CK), and lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) in serum were detected by commercial kits. Total white blood cell (WBCs), platelets, and cytokines pathological changes of heart tissue were also examined. In addition, the protein levels of the NF-кB pathway were detected to reveal its mechanism. The results showed that DBD significantly decreased the levels of ALT, AST, CK, and LDH and increased WBCs in CTX-induced mice. In addition, DBD significantly alleviated pathological changes of heart tissue. DBD significantly reduced the protein expressions of NF-кB signaling pathway. In summary, DBD can be considered an effective drug to alleviate CTX-induced heart damage in mice.
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- Kun Liu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Allawadhi P, Khurana A, Sayed N, Kumari P, Godugu C. Isoproterenol-induced cardiac ischemia and fibrosis: Plant-based approaches for intervention. Phytother Res 2018; 32:1908-1932. [PMID: 30009418 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2018] [Revised: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Heart is the most active and incumbent organ of the body, which maintains blood flow, but due to various pathological reasons, several acute and chronic cardiac complications arise out of which myocardial infarction is one of the teething problems. Isoproterenol (ISP)-induced myocardial ischemia is a classical model to screen the cardioprotective effects of various pharmacological interventions. Phytochemicals present a novel option for treating various human maladies including those of the heart. A large number of plant products and their active ingredients have been screened for efficacy in ameliorating ISP-induced myocardial ischemia including coriander, curcumin, Momordica, quercetin, and Withania somnifera. These phytochemicals constituents may play key role in preventing disease and help in cardiac remodeling. Reactive oxygen species scavenging, antiinflammatory, and modulation of various molecular pathways such as Nrf2, NFкB, p-21 activated kinase 1 (PAK1), and p-smad2/3 signaling modulation have been implicated behind the claimed protection. In this review, we have provided a focused overview on the utility of ISP-induced cardiotoxicity, myocardial ischemia, and cardiac fibrosis for preclinical research. In addition, we have also surveyed molecular mechanism of various plant-based interventions screened for cardioprotective effect in ISP-induced cardiotoxicity, and their probable mechanistic profile is summarized.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana State, India
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Ji D, Su X, Huang Z, Wang Q, Lu T. A novel ultra high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the simultaneous determination of xanthones and steroidal saponins in crude and salt-processed Anemarrhenae Rhizoma aqueous extracts. J Sep Sci 2018; 41:2310-2320. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201701408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- De Ji
- College of Pharmacy; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for TCM Quality and Efficacy; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
- Key Research Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Processing of Jiangsu Province; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
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- College of Pharmacy; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for TCM Quality and Efficacy; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
- Key Research Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Processing of Jiangsu Province; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
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- College of Pharmacy; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for TCM Quality and Efficacy; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
- Key Research Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Processing of Jiangsu Province; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
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- College of Basic Medical; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
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- College of Pharmacy; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for TCM Quality and Efficacy; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
- Key Research Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Processing of Jiangsu Province; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine; Nanjing China
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Lin X, Zhao T, Lin CH, Zuo D, Ye Z, Lin S, Wen S, Liu L, Lin MT, Chang CP, Chao CM. Melatonin provides protection against heat stroke-induced myocardial injury in male rats. J Pharm Pharmacol 2018; 70:760-767. [PMID: 29484657 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the cardioprotective effects of melatonin on heat stroke (HS) induced acute myocardial infarction in rats and to explore the underlying mechanisms. METHODS Myocardial injury was induced by subjecting the anaesthetized rats to a high ambient temperature of 43°C for 70 min. Such a high ambient temperature caused hyperthermia, hypotension and myocardial injury in rats. Rats were treated with melatonin (3 mg/kg) intravenously one hour before and followed by an additional dose immediately after heat stress. KEY FINDINGS At the onset of HS, animals displayed myocardial injury evidenced by increased levels of cardiac damage indicators (e.g. total lactate dehydrogenase, cardiac troponin I and creatine kinase-MB), increased cardiac damage scores and suppressed left ventricular performance. Animals with HS also had increased cardiac oxidative stress evidenced by increased levels of lipid peroxidation (e.g. increased thiobarbituric acid reactive substances) and decreased levels of antioxidant enzymes (e.g. superoxide dismutase, catalase and reduced glutathione) and activated inflammation (e.g. increased levels of interleukin-6 and tumour necrosis factor-α). Pretreatment with melatonin significantly reversed the HS-induced myocardial injury, cardiac oxidative stress and cardiac inflammation. CONCLUSIONS Melatonin may protect against HS-induced myocardial injury in male rats by mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation.
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- Xiaojing Lin
- Department of Spinal Cord Injury and Repair, Trauma and Orthopedics, Institute of Chinese PLA, General Hospital of Jinan Military Region, Shandong, China.,Department of Neurobiology, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Science, The Academy of Military Medical Sciences of the Chinese PLA, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Cancer Hospital, Shandong University, Shandong, China
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Trauma and Orthopedics Center of Chinese PLA, General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Region Guangdong Province, Guangdong, China
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- Trauma and Orthopedics Center of Chinese PLA, General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Region Guangdong Province, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Science, The Academy of Military Medical Sciences of the Chinese PLA, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Science, The Academy of Military Medical Sciences of the Chinese PLA, Guangdong, China
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- Trauma and Orthopedics Center of Chinese PLA, General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Region Guangdong Province, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
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Liu K, Chen H, You QS, Ye Q, Wang F, Wang S, Zhang SL, Yu KJ, Lu Q. Curcumin attenuates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. Oncotarget 2017; 8:112051-112059. [PMID: 29340110 PMCID: PMC5762378 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.23002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are at a badly high-risk of morbidity and mortality in the world. Methods Our study was attempted to investigate the cardioprotective role of curcumin. Hearts injury was assessed in isolated hearts and the rats of coronary artery ligated. Results and Conclusions The inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines was observed by curcumin in coronary artery ligated rats. ST segment was also reduced by curcumin. Triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining (TTC) staining and pathological analysis were also showed that curcumin could dramatically alleviate myocardial injury. Besides, the results in vitro also demonstrated that curcumin could improved the function of isolated hearts. Besides, the expressions of inflammation-related pathway in both rats and isolated hearts treated with curcumin were significantly decreased. The present study investigated the protective effects of curcumin on myocardial injury and its mechanism.
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- Kun Liu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- School of Nursing, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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Cardioprotective Effects of Morroniside in Rats Following Acute Myocardial Infarction. Inflammation 2017; 41:432-436. [DOI: 10.1007/s10753-017-0699-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Zeng Y, Lian S, Li D, Lin X, Chen B, Wei H, Yang T. Anti-hepatocarcinoma effect of cordycepin against NDEA-induced hepatocellular carcinomas via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR and Nrf2/HO-1/NF-κB pathway in mice. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 95:1868-1875. [PMID: 28968944 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.09.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Revised: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of cordycepin (CA) on N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA)-induced hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and explore its potential mechanisms. Mice were randomly assigned to four groups: control group, NDEA group, NDEA+CA (20mg/kg) group, NDEA+CA (40mg/kg) group. The animal of each group were given NDEA (100ppm) in drinking water. One hour later, CA, which was dissolved in PBS, were intragastrically administered for continuous seven days. The results showed that CA reduced the activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in liver and serum. CA also reduced the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), methane dicarboxylic aldehyde (MDA), and stored the activity of superoxygen dehydrogenises (SOD) in serum. CA could obviously attenuate the hepatic pathological alteration. Furthermore, CA effectively inhibited the phosphorylations of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase(PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). In conclusion, our research suggested that CA exhibited protective effects on NDEA-induced hepatocellular carcinomas via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
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- Yongming Zeng
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, P.R. China.
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Li X, Sun H, Zhang A, Liu Z, Zou D, Song Y, Liu L, Wang X. High-throughput LC-MS method for the rapid characterization of multiple chemical constituents and metabolites of Da-Bu-Yin-Wan. J Sep Sci 2017; 40:4102-4112. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201700568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2017] [Revised: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Xianna Li
- Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, National Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Chinmedomics Research Center of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis; Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine; Harbin China
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- Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, National Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Chinmedomics Research Center of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis; Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine; Harbin China
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- Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, National Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Chinmedomics Research Center of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis; Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine; Harbin China
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- Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, National Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Chinmedomics Research Center of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis; Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine; Harbin China
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- Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, National Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Chinmedomics Research Center of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis; Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine; Harbin China
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- Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, National Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Chinmedomics Research Center of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis; Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine; Harbin China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine; Macau University of Science and Technology; Taipa Macau
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- Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, National Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Chinmedomics Research Center of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis; Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine; Harbin China
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine; Macau University of Science and Technology; Taipa Macau
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The present study was designed to investigate the effects of LY294002 on Tourette syndrome (TS) in rats. TS model was induced in rats by DOI (the selective 5-HT2A/2C agonist 1- (2, 5- dimethoxy -4 - iodophenyl) -2- aminopropane). Behavior was assessed by stereotypic score and autonomic activity. Inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in serum and striatum were detected. The protein levels of PI3K/Akt/NF-B in striatum were detected by Western Blot. LY294002 treatment significantly reduced IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α in serum and striatum of TS rats, Also, highly expressed P-PI3K, P-Akt, P-NF-κBp65, P-IκBα in TS rats were restored respectively by LY294002 treatment as indicted in western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry analysis. Thus, it was supposed that the protective effect of LY294002 against TS in rat might be associated with the regulation of PI3K/Akt/NF-B pathway.
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- Long Hongyan
- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Municipal Hospital of T.C.M., The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of T.C.M., Nanjing, 210001, China.
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- Nanjing University of T.C.M., Nanjing, 210046, China
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- Department of pediatrics, Nanjing Municipal Hospital of T.C.M., The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of T.C.M., Nanjing, 210001, China
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Nian SH, Li HJ, Liu EH, Li P. Comparison of α-glucosidase inhibitory effect and bioactive constituents of Anemarrhenae Rhizoma and Fibrous Roots. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2017; 145:195-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2017.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2017] [Revised: 06/08/2017] [Accepted: 06/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Wong ZW, Thanikachalam PV, Ramamurthy S. Molecular understanding of the protective role of natural products on isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction: A review. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 94:1145-1166. [PMID: 28826162 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2017] [Revised: 07/09/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Modern medicine has been used to treat myocardial infarction, a subset of cardiovascular diseases, and have been relatively effective but not without adverse effects. Consequently, this issue has stimulated interest in the use of natural products, which may be equally effective and better tolerated. Many studies have investigated the cardioprotective effect of natural products, such as plant-derived phytochemicals, against isoproterenol (ISO)-induced myocardial damage; these have produced promising results on the basis of their antioxidant, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory activities. This review briefly introduces the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction (MI) and then addresses the progress of natural product research towards its treatment. We highlight the promising applications and mechanisms of action of plant extracts, phytochemicals and polyherbal formulations towards the treatment of ISO-induced myocardial damage. Most of the products displayed elevated antioxidant levels with decreased oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, along with restoration of ionic balance and lowered expression of myocardial injury markers, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and apoptotic parameters. Likewise, lipid profiles were positively altered and histopathological improvements could be seen from, for example, the better membrane integrity, decreased necrosis, edema, infarct size, and leukocyte infiltration. This review highlights promising results towards the amelioration of ISO-induced myocardial damage, which suggest the direction for future research on natural products that could be used to treat MI.
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- Zheng Wei Wong
- International Medical University, 126, Jln Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- International Medical University, 126, Jln Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Comprehensive profiling and characterization of chemical constituents of rhizome of Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bge. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2017; 1060:355-366. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2017.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Antihepatocarcinoma Effect of Portulaca oleracea L. in Mice by PI3K/Akt/mTOR and Nrf2/HO-1/NF- κB Pathway. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 2017:8231358. [PMID: 28659990 PMCID: PMC5474246 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8231358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the pharmacological effects of Portulaca oleracea L. (Purslane) (PL) on N-nitrosodiethylamine- (NDEA-) induced hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and explore its potential mechanism. Mice were randomly assigned to four groups: control group, NDEA group, NDEA + Purslane (100 mg/kg) group, and NDEA + Purslane (200 mg/kg) group. The animal of each group was given NDEA (100 ppm) in drinking water. 1 h later, Purslane dissolved in PBS was intragastrically administered for continuous seven days. The results showed that Purslane reduced the activities of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in liver and serum. Purslane also reduced the contents of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and methane dicarboxylic aldehyde (MDA) and restored the activity of superoxygen dehydrogenises (SOD) in serum. Purslane could obviously attenuate the hepatic pathological alteration. Furthermore, treatment with Purslane effectively inhibited the phosphorylations of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), and inhibitor of NF-κBα (IκBα) and upregulated the expressions of NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase- (HO-) 1. In conclusion, our research suggested that Purslane exhibited protective effects on NDEA-induced hepatocellular carcinomas by anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR and Nrf2/HO-1/NF-κB pathway.
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Chunhui Y, Wenjun C, Hui W, Liquan S, Changwei Z, Tianzhu Z, Wenhai Z. Pilose antler peptide protects osteoblasts from inflammatory and oxidative injury through EGF/EGFR signaling. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 99:15-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.02.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Revised: 02/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Lin X, Lin CH, Zhao T, Zuo D, Ye Z, Liu L, Lin MT. Quercetin protects against heat stroke-induced myocardial injury in male rats: Antioxidative and antiinflammatory mechanisms. Chem Biol Interact 2017; 265:47-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2017.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Prasad EM, Mopuri R, Islam MS, Kodidhela LD. Cardioprotective effect of Vitex negundo on isoproterenol-induced myocardial necrosis in wistar rats: A dual approach study. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 85:601-610. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.11.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Revised: 11/13/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Zhao X, Liu C, Qi Y, Fang L, Luo J, Bi K, Jia Y. Timosaponin B-II ameliorates scopolamine-induced cognition deficits by attenuating acetylcholinesterase activity and brain oxidative damage in mice. Metab Brain Dis 2016; 31:1455-1461. [PMID: 27444169 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-016-9877-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2016] [Accepted: 07/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Timosaponin B-II (TB-II) is a main active saponin isolated from the rhizome of Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bge., which is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. In this study, the effect of TB-II on learning and memory was investigated in a scopolamine-induced mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. The results of behavioral tests indicated that TB-II significantly increased the spontaneous alternation in the Y-maze test, and reversed the shortening of step-through latency induced by scopolamine in the passive avoidance test, showing protective effects on short-term and working memory. In the Morris water maze test, TB-II reduced the escape latency time in the training trial, and increased the swimming time in the target quadrant in the probe trial. Biochemical data demonstrated that TB-II significantly inhibited acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus of mice. Moreover, TB-II markably attenuated the reduction in glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, and decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, which are key biomarkers of brain oxidative stress. These results indicated that TB-II offers protection against scopolamine-induced deficits in learning and memory, possibly by inhibiting AChE and preventing oxidative stress damage. The findings suggested that TB-II has a potential therapeutic effect on cognitive and behavioral impairment.
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- Xu Zhao
- School of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shenyang Medical College, Huanghe North Street 146, Shenyang, 110034, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China.
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Kumar M, Kasala ER, Bodduluru LN, Kumar V, Lahkar M. Molecular and biochemical evidence on the protective effects of quercetin in isoproterenol-induced acute myocardial injury in rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2016; 31:1-8. [DOI: 10.1002/jbt.21832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Revised: 07/14/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Mukesh Kumar
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research; Guwahati 781 032 Assam India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research; Guwahati 781 032 Assam India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research; Guwahati 781 032 Assam India
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- Neuropharmacology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics; Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University); Varanasi 221 005 Uttar Pradesh India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research; Guwahati 781 032 Assam India
- Department of Pharmacology; Gauhati Medical College; Guwahati 781 032 India
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Huang Z, Nan C, Wang H, Su Q, Xue W, Chen Y, Shan X, Duan J, Chen G, Tao W. Crocetin ester improves myocardial ischemia via Rho/ROCK/NF-κB pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2016; 38:186-93. [PMID: 27285672 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.05.025] [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: 01/27/2016] [Revised: 05/27/2016] [Accepted: 05/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Crocetin ester (CE) is the active ingredient of Crocus sativus L. stigmas and Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit. The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the protective effect of CE on isoproterenol (ISO)-induced acute myocardial ischemia (AMI) through Rho/ROCK/NF-κB pathway and explore its underlying mechanism. Administration of CE (25 and 50mg/kg) could significantly reduce the serum contents of pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). In addition, pretreatment with CE attenuated the contents of creatine kinase (CK), malondialdehyde (MDA) and the activities of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD) in serum. Treatment with CE also improved the histopathological alteration and decreased the ST elevation. Furthermore, CE could ameliorate the cardiac expressions of Cu, Zn-superoxide dismutase (SOD1), MDA5, Rho, ROCK, p-IκB and p-NF-κBp65 in ISO-induced rats. It was assumed that CE might be a new therapeutic candidate for the treatment of AMI possibly through the inhibition of Rho/ROCK/NF-κB pathway.
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- Zhiheng Huang
- Center for Translational Systems Biology and Neuroscience, School of Basic Biomedical Science, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia 750004, China
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- Center for Translational Systems Biology and Neuroscience, School of Basic Biomedical Science, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Center for Translational Systems Biology and Neuroscience, School of Basic Biomedical Science, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Center for Translational Systems Biology and Neuroscience, School of Basic Biomedical Science, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Center for Translational Systems Biology and Neuroscience, School of Basic Biomedical Science, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, and National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Center for Translational Systems Biology and Neuroscience, School of Basic Biomedical Science, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Center for Translational Systems Biology and Neuroscience, School of Basic Biomedical Science, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, and National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Kumar M, Kasala ER, Bodduluru LN, Dahiya V, Lahkar M. Baicalein protects isoproterenol induced myocardial ischemic injury in male Wistar rats by mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation. Inflamm Res 2016; 65:613-22. [DOI: 10.1007/s00011-016-0944-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2016] [Revised: 03/19/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Luo F, Zhou R, Lei H, Mou Y, Zhang P, Sun Y, Chen T, He L, Yan T. Umbelliferone attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury linked with regulation of TLRs–MyD88 and RIP140/NF-κB signaling pathways. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra18293c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Umbelliferone (Umb), isolated from the chloroform fraction of Potentilla evestita, exerts a variety of pharmacological activities.
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- Fen Luo
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- Pharmaceutical Experiment Center of China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 211198
- China
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- Taizhou University
- Taizhou 225300
- China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- Department of Pharmacology
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
- Department of Pharmacology
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- Department of Pharmacology
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- China
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Weiwei T, Ting Z, Chunhua M, Hongyan L. Suppressing receptor-interacting protein 140: a new sight for esculetin to treat myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra06315b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the cardioprotective effect of esculetin (ES) on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) damage in rats and investigate the potential mechanism.
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- Tao Weiwei
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High Technology Research of TCM Formulae
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Nanjing 210023
- China
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- Department of Pharmacy
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine
- Zheng Zhou
- China
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- Central Laboratory
- Nanjing Municipal Hospital of T.C.M
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of T.C.M
- Nanjing 210001
- China
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- Central Laboratory
- Nanjing Municipal Hospital of T.C.M
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of T.C.M
- Nanjing 210001
- China
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Yuan YL, Guo CR, Cui LL, Ruan SX, Zhang CF, Ji D, Yang ZL, Li F. Timosaponin B-II ameliorates diabetic nephropathy via TXNIP, mTOR, and NF-κB signaling pathways in alloxan-induced mice. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2015; 9:6247-58. [PMID: 26664046 PMCID: PMC4669930 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s96435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Background Many synthesized drugs with clinical severe side effects have been used for diabetic nephropathy (DN) treatment. Therefore, it is urgent and necessary to identify natural and safe agents to remedy DN. Timosaponin B-II (TB-II), a major steroidal saponin constituent in Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge, exhibits various activities, including anti-inflammatory and hypoglycemic functions. However, the anti-DN effects and potential mechanism(s) of TB-II have not been previously reported. Purpose To investigate the effect of TB-II on DN in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Methods TB-II was isolated and purified from A. asphodeloides Bunge using macroporous adsorption resin and preparative high-performance liquid chromatography. The effect of TB-II on DN was evaluated in alloxan-induced diabetic mice using an assay kit and immunohistochemical determination in vivo. The expression of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP), and nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathways was also measured using Western blot analysis. Results TB-II significantly decreased the blood glucose levels and ameliorated renal histopathological injury in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. In addition, TB-II remarkably decreased the levels of renal function biochemical factors, such as kidney index, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, urinary uric acid, urine creatinine, and urine protein, and it reduced lipid metabolism levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides and the levels of inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α in alloxan-induced mice. Furthermore, TB-II inhibited the expression of mTOR, TXNIP, and NF-κB. Conclusion The results revealed that TB-II plays an important role in DN via TXNIP, mTOR, and NF-κB signaling pathways. Overall, TB-II exhibited a prominently ameliorative effect on alloxan-induced DN.
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- Yong-Liang Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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