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Fan T, Jiang K, Wang Z, Chang Y, Tian H, Huang J. Crocetin inhibits mast cell-dependent immediate-type allergic reactions through Ca 2+/PLC/IP3 and TNF pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 128:111583. [PMID: 38286072 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111583] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
Abstract
Crocetin is a kind of glycocone naturally occurring in Crocus sativus L.. It is an active metabolite produced by biohydrolysis of Crocus sativus L.. Crocetin has anti-cardiovascular diseases and antioxidant effects, but its anti-allergic effect has not been reported. In this study, the inhibitory effect of crocetin on immunoglobulin E (IgE) - mediated allergic reaction and the mechanism of action were investigated. The passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) was used to elucidate the anti-allergic effects of crocetin in vivo. Degranulation assay, calcium imaging, and cytokine release assay were to evaluate the anti-allergic effect of crocetin in vitro. We found that crocetin IgE-mediated RBL-2H3 cell degranulation and allergy both in vitro and in vivo. The TNF pathway was inhibited by crocetin in our RNA-seq sequences, Furthermore, crocetin inhibits IgE-mediated calcium influx, and PLC / IP3 phosphorylation in RBL-2H3 cells. Our findings suggested that crocetin revealed prominent anti-allergy activity through TNF and Ca2+/PLC/IP3 pathway.
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- Ting Fan
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and geriatrics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
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Cao Z, Niu X, Wang M, Yu S, Wang M, Mu S, Liu C, Wang Y. Anemoside B4 attenuates RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis by upregulating Nrf2 and dampens ovariectomy-induced bone loss. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115454. [PMID: 37688987 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Increased numbers and functional overactivity of osteoclasts are the pathological basis for bone loss diseases such as osteoporosis, which are characterized by cortical bone thinning, decreased trabecular bone quantity, and reduced bone mineral density. Effective inhibition of osteoclast formation and bone resorption are important means of treating such skeletal diseases. Anemoside B4 (AB4), the main active component of Pulsatilla chinensis, possesses a wide range of anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory effects. However, its effect and mechanism in osteoclast differentiation remain unclear. In this study, we found through tartrate-resistant acidic phosphatase (TRAcP) staining and immunofluorescence staining that AB4 inhibited the differentiation, fusion, and bone-resorption functions of osteoclasts induced by receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL) in vitro. Additionally, real time PCR (RT-qPCR) and western blot analysis showed AB4 downregulated the expression of osteoclast marker genes, including Nfatc1, Fos, and Ctsk, while upregulating Nrf2 expression. AB4 (5 mg/kg) alleviated bone loss in ovariectomized mice by inhibiting osteoclast formation. Furthermore, the knockout of Nrf2 weakened the inhibitory effects of AB4 on osteoclast formation and related gene expression. In summary, the results suggest AB4 can inhibit osteoclast differentiation and function by activating Nrf2 and indicate AB4 may be a candidate drug for osteoporosis.
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- Zhen Cao
- Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China; Department of General Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China; Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China; Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Peking University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing 100191, China; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, The Seventh Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100700, China.
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- Department of Emergency, The Seventh Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100700, China.
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Baran J, Sobiepanek A, Mazurkiewicz-Pisarek A, Rogalska M, Gryciuk A, Kuryk L, Abraham SN, Staniszewska M. Mast Cells as a Target-A Comprehensive Review of Recent Therapeutic Approaches. Cells 2023; 12:cells12081187. [PMID: 37190096 DOI: 10.3390/cells12081187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Mast cells (MCs) are the immune cells distributed throughout nearly all tissues, mainly in the skin, near blood vessels and lymph vessels, nerves, lungs, and the intestines. Although MCs are essential to the healthy immune response, their overactivity and pathological states can lead to numerous health hazards. The side effect of mast cell activity is usually caused by degranulation. It can be triggered by immunological factors, such as immunoglobulins, lymphocytes, or antigen-antibody complexes, and non-immune factors, such as radiation and pathogens. An intensive reaction of mast cells can even lead to anaphylaxis, one of the most life-threatening allergic reactions. What is more, mast cells play a role in the tumor microenvironment by modulating various events of tumor biology, such as cell proliferation and survival, angiogenesis, invasiveness, and metastasis. The mechanisms of the mast cell actions are still poorly understood, making it difficult to develop therapies for their pathological condition. This review focuses on the possible therapies targeting mast cell degranulation, anaphylaxis, and MC-derived tumors.
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- Joanna Baran
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Virology, National Institute of Public Health NIH-NRI, 00-791 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland
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