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Lv X, Liu Y, Liu S, Liu Y, Qu Y, Cai Q. Metabonomics and pharmacodynamics studies of Gentiana radix and wine-processed Gentiana radix in damp-heat jaundice syndrome rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 332:118291. [PMID: 38705427 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Gentiana radix (GR) and wine-processed Gentiana radix (WGR) have been commonly used in folk medicine for the treatment of bile or liver disorders, including jaundice, hepatitis, swelling and inflammation for thousands of years. However, the therapeutic effects of gentian root (GR) and wine-made gentian root (WGR) treatment on damp-heat jaundice syndrome (DHJS) have not been studied in animal experiments. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the protective effects and mechanisms of GR and WGR on DHJS in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a high-fat and high-sugar diet in a humidified hot environment, hepatic injury induced by giving alpha-naphthalene isothiocyanate (ANIT) in rats were used as a DHJS model. Histological analysis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), PCR analysis, and metabolomics were used to elucidate the mechanism of GR and WGR for DHJS. RESULTS The results indicated that GR and WGR affected DHJS by inhibiting the release of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), direct bilirubin (D-BIL), total bilirubin (TBIL), total bile acid (TBA), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione S-transferase (GST) (P < 0.05). In addition, they significantly reduced the gene expression levels of Na+/taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (NTCP), bile salt export pump (BESP), multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (MRP2) and multidrug resistance-associated protein 3 (MRP3) (P < 0.05). The WGR group improved the above function indicators better than the GR group. GR and WGR could restore 11 potential biomarkers in rats with DHJS tended to return to normal levels, these biomarkers were involved in arachidonic acid metabolism, steroid hormone biosynthesis, biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism, retinol metabolism, arginine biosynthesis. The results of the metabolic pathway showed that WGR was significantly better than GR in the improvement of porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that treatment with GR and WGR has a beneficial effect on DHJS in rats, the major mechanisms may be involved in improving functional indicators of the body and endogenous metabolism, and WGR is more effective than GR. It provides important evidence for the clinical application of GR and WGR in the treatment of DHJS.
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- Xin Lv
- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China; Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, 2, Dagong Road, Liaodongwan New District, Panjin, 124221, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China; Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, 2, Dagong Road, Liaodongwan New District, Panjin, 124221, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang Institute for Food and Drug Control, 67, Qiuyue Lake Street, Shenbei New District, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China.
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Sun Y, Wang L, Du L, Yu H, Tian Y, Jin H, Li S, Yan S, Xiao X. Investigation on the mechanism of Ginkgo Folium in the treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by strategy of network pharmacology and molecular docking. Technol Health Care 2023; 31:209-221. [PMID: 37038793 DOI: 10.3233/thc-236018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ginkgo Folium has a favorable effect on non-alcoholic fatty live disease (NAFLD), but its mechanism remains unclear. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to reveal the underlying mechanism of Ginkgo Folium in the treatment of NAFLD. METHODS Ingredients of Ginkgo Folium and ingredients-related genes were collected from TCMSP database and SwissTargetPrediction website, respectively. Genecards database was used to obtain NAFLD-related genes. Next, the protein-protein interaction network and key ingredients-genes network were constructed via Cytoscape3.7.0. Based on the Metascape website, gene ontology function analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis were carried out for key genes. Finally, molecular docking was performed to present the interaction between components and genes using AutoDock Vina 1.1.2. RESULTS Eighteen active ingredients and 10 target genes were screened from Ginkgo Folium. AKT1, TNF, EGFR, PTGS2, MAPK8, PPAγ, APP, ESR1, HIFα and PPAα were considered as potential therapeutic targets. These target genes were mainly enriched in insulin resistance, HIF-1, adipocytokine and AMPK signaling pathways. Molecular docking results suggested that Ginkgo Folium active ingredients including luteolin-4'-glucoside, sesamin, luteolin, chryseriol, isorhamnetin and laricitrin showed strong binding capacities with AKT1. CONCLUSION The study showed that multi-components in Ginkgo Folium interacted with AKT1 and regulated AKT-AMPK/HIF pathway to alleviate NAFLD. Our findings provided an essential role and basis for new anti-NAFLD drug discovery and further research on Ginkgo Folium.
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- Yuanfang Sun
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Rapid Testing Technology of Drugs, Guangdong Institute for Drug Control, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guizhou Jingcheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Jingcheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Jingcheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Rapid Testing Technology of Drugs, Guangdong Institute for Drug Control, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Rapid Testing Technology of Drugs, Guangdong Institute for Drug Control, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Rapid Testing Technology of Drugs, Guangdong Institute for Drug Control, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Psoraleae Fructus Ethanol Extract Induced Hepatotoxicity via Impaired Lipid Metabolism Caused by Disruption of Fatty Acid β-Oxidation. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:4202861. [PMID: 36647431 PMCID: PMC9840557 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4202861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Herb-induced liver injury (HILI) is gradually increasing, and Psoraleae Fructus (PF) has been reported to induce hepatotoxicity. However, its underlying toxicity mechanism has been only poorly revealed. In this paper, we attempted to explore the liver injury and mechanism caused by Psoraleae Fructus ethanol extract (PFE). First, we administered PFE to mice for 4 weeks and evaluated their serum liver function indices. H&E staining was performed to observe the pathological changes of the livers. Oil red O staining was used to visualize hepatic lipids. Serum-untargeted metabolomics and liver proteomics were used to explore the mechanism of PF hepatotoxicity, and transmission electron microscopy was determined to assess mitochondria and western blot to determine potential target proteins expression. The results showed that PFE caused abnormal liver biochemical indicators and liver tissue injury in mice, and there was substantial fat accumulation in liver tissue in this group. Furthermore, metabolomic analysis showed that PFE changed bile acid synthesis, lipid metabolism, etc., and eight metabolites, including linoleic acid, which could be used as potential biomarkers of PFE hepatotoxicity. Proteomic analysis revealed that differential proteins were clustered in the mitochondrial transmembrane transport, the long-chain fatty acid metabolic process and purine ribonucleotide metabolic process. Multiomics analysis showed that eight pathways were enriched in both metabolomics and proteomics, such as bile secretion, unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis, and linoleic acid metabolism. The downregulation of SLC27A5, CPT1A, NDUFB5, and COX6A1 and upregulation of cytochrome C and ABCC3 expressions also confirmed the impaired fatty acid oxidative catabolism. Altogether, this study revealed that PFE induced hepatotoxicity by damaging mitochondria, reducing fatty acid β-oxidation levels, and inhibiting fatty acids ingested by bile acids.
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Tang B, Yang C, Hu S, Sun W, Pan Z, Li L, Wang J. Molecular Characterization of Goose Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxylase Kinase 1 (Pepck) Gene and Its Potential Role in Hepatic Steatosis Induced by Overfeeding. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2019-1128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- B Tang
- Sichuan Agricultural University, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, P.R. China
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- Sichuan Agricultural University, China
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- Sichuan Agricultural University, China
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- Sichuan Agricultural University, China
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- Sichuan Agricultural University, China
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- Sichuan Agricultural University, China
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Belal SA, Sivakumar AS, Kang DR, Cho S, Choe HS, Shim KS. Modulatory effect of linoleic and oleic acid on cell proliferation and lipid metabolism gene expressions in primary bovine satellite cells. Anim Cells Syst (Seoul) 2018; 22:324-333. [PMID: 30460114 PMCID: PMC6171434 DOI: 10.1080/19768354.2018.1517824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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This study was performed to elucidate the effects of linoleic acid (LA), oleic acid (OA) and their combination (LA + OA) on cell proliferation, apoptosis, necrosis, and the lipid metabolism related gene expression in bovine satellite cells (BSCs), isolated from bovine muscles. Cell viability was significantly increased with the OA and LA treatment. Furthermore, LA + OA enhanced cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner (10 to 100 µM), whereas it lowered at 250 µM. In addition, a cell-cycle analysis showed that 100 µM of LA and OA markedly decreased the G0/G1 phase proportion (62.58% and 61.33%, respectively), compared to controls (68.02%), whereas the S-phase cells' proportion was increased. The ratio of G2/M phase cells was not significantly different among the groups. Moreover, analyses with AO/EtBr staining showed that no apoptosis occurred. Necrosis were determined by flow cytometry using Annexin V-FITC/PI staining which revealed no early apoptosis in the cells pretreated with LA or OA, but occurred in the LA + OA group. We also analyzed the mRNA expression of lipid metabolizing genes such as peroxisome proliferator receptor alfa (PPARα), peroxisome proliferator receptor gamma (PPARγ), acyl-CoA oxidase (ACOX), lipoprotein lipase (LPL), carnitine palmitoyl transferase (CPT-1), and fatty-acid binding protein4 (FABP4), which were upregulated in LA or OA treated cells compared to the control group. In essence, LA and OA alone promote the cell proliferation without any apoptosis and necrosis, which might upregulate the lipid metabolism related gene expressions, and increase fatty-acid oxidation in the BSCs' lipid metabolism.
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- Shah Ahmed Belal
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Republic of Korea.,Department of Poultry Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Republic of Korea
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Belal SA, Kang DR, Sivakumar AS, Choe HS, Shim KS. Effect of long chain fatty acids on triacylglycerol accumulation, fatty acid composition and related gene expression in primary cultured bovine satellite cells. Anim Biotechnol 2018; 30:323-331. [DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2018.1496925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Shah Ahmed Belal
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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Racicot K, Craven A, Chen CYO. Bleaching augments lipid peroxidation products in pistachio oil and its cytotoxicity. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201100403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Fang Q, Pan Z, Geng S, Kang X, Huang J, Sun X, Li Q, Cai Y, Jiao X. Molecular cloning, characterization and expression of goose Toll-like receptor 5. Mol Immunol 2012; 52:117-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2012.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2012] [Revised: 05/07/2012] [Accepted: 05/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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