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Liang T, Liu Y, Guo N, Li Y, Niu L, Liu J, Ma Q, Zhang J, Shan M. Jinhong decoction ameliorates injury in septic mice without disrupting the equilibrium of gut microbiota. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 251:116404. [PMID: 39154578 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116404] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
Abstract
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition and usually be treated with antibiotics, which however often has severe side effects. This work proposed a novel Chinese traditional medicine JINHONG (JH) decoction for therapy of sepsis. We first identified the chemical constituents of JH decoction by using high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS). Then, we constructed a model mouse for sepsis by using cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Metagenomic sequencing method was used to compare the diversity and abundance of the gut microbiota between normal, disease model, JH decoction-treatment and antibiotic-treatment mice. Many indices including the number of platelets, CD62p and CD63 content, AQP2 and AQP8 level, as well as the expression level of protein C confirmed that the sepsis resulted in serious pathological damage, while all of these indices could be reversed by JH decoction and antibiotics. The diversity and abundance of intestinal flora decreased in CLP mice, and the decrements aggravated after antibiotic treatment while can be recovered by JH decoction treatment. The abundance of anti-inflammatory Ruminococcaceae increased after JH decoction treatment, indicating that JH decoction could ameliorate pathology associated with sepsis in CLP model via modulating the intestinal flora. This study demonstrates that JH decoction could treat sepsis clinically without obvious adverse effects on gut microbiota.
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- Tengxiao Liang
- Department of Emergency, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, China
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- Center for Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, China
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- Department of Emergency, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, China
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- Department of Emergency, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, China
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- Department of Emergency, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, China
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- Department of Emergency, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, China
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- Department of Emergency, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100007, China.
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Luo H, Ji X, Zhang M, Ren Y, Tan R, Jiang H, Wu X. Aloe-emodin: Progress in Pharmacological Activity, Safety, and Pharmaceutical Formulation Applications. Mini Rev Med Chem 2024; 24:1784-1798. [PMID: 38639277 DOI: 10.2174/0113895575298364240409064833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
Abstract
Aloe-emodin (AE) is an anthraquinone derivative and a biologically active component sourced from various plants, including Rheum palmatum L. and Aloe vera. Known chemically as 1,8-dihydroxy-3-hydroxymethyl-anthraquinone, AE has a rich history in traditional medicine and is esteemed for its accessibility, safety, affordability, and effectiveness. AE boasts multiple biochemical and pharmacological properties, such as strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and antitumor effects. Despite its array of benefits, AE's identity as an anthraquinone derivative raises concerns about its potential for liver and kidney toxicity. Nevertheless, AE is considered a promising drug candidate due to its significant bioactivities and cost efficiency. Recent research has highlighted that nanoformulated AE may enhance drug delivery, biocompatibility, and pharmacological benefits, offering a novel approach to drug design. This review delves into AE's pharmacological impacts, mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, and safety profile, incorporating insights from studies on its nanoformulations. The goal is to outline the burgeoning research in this area and to support the ongoing development and utilization of AE-based therapies.
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- Haimeng Luo
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- School of Chemistry, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, P.R. China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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Pasala PK, Abbas Shaik R, Rudrapal M, Khan J, Alaidarous MA, Jagdish Khairnar S, Bendale AR, Naphade VD, Kumar Sahoo R, Zothantluanga JH, Walode SG. Cerebroprotective effect of Aloe Emodin: In silico and in vivo studies. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:998-1005. [PMID: 35197769 PMCID: PMC8847932 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.09.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
This study involved cerebroprotective potential of aloe emodin (AE) by in silico molecular docking analysis against various cerebrotoxic proteins followed by in vivo activity on multiple occlusions and reperfusion of bilateral carotid arteries (MO/RCA) induced cerebral injury in experimental rats. Molecular docking studies were carried out to evaluate the binding affinity (or binding interaction) between AE and various proteins involved in apoptosis such as caspase-3 (CASP3) and Bcl-2-associated X protein (BAX), and proteins involved in inflammation such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF α), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), acid-sensing ion channel (ASIC) and glutamate receptor (GR) involved in cerebral stroke, and results were compared with that of standard drugs, minocycline, quercetin, and memantine. Cerebral ischemic reperfusion induced by MO/RCA was assessed for 10 mins reperfusion period as one cycle, and the experiment was conducted for up to 3 cycles in rats. After completion of 3 cycles, the rats were subjected to ethically acceptable animal euthanasia followed by isolation of the brains which were studied for the size of cerebral infarction, and biochemical parameters such as glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT) were estimated from the brain homogenate. Further, histological studies were done to study neuronal contact. Results of molecular docking indicated that the AE exhibited interaction with active sites of cerebrotoxic proteins usually involved in protein functions or cerebrotoxicity. Biochemical results showed that in the untreated brain, MDA levels increased significantly, and decreased GSH and CAT levels were observed when compared to MO/RCA group, while treated rats showed a decrease in the levels of MDA and an increase in GSH and CAT levels as compared to MO/RCA rats. In comparison with sham rats and normal rats, histopathological analysis revealed neuronal damage in MO/RCA surgery rats which manifested as decreased intact neurons. However, treatment with AE 50 mg/kg b.wt. restored contact between neuronal cells. It can be concluded that AE showed cerebroprotective effect on RO/RCA with promising inhibition of cerebrotoxic proteins (apoptotic and neuroinflammatory) as evident from molecular docking studies. The cerebroprotective potential of AE could be due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic principles.
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- Creative Educational Society's College of Pharmacy, Kurnool 518003, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Rasiklal M. Dhariwal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Pune 411019, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.,Health and Basic Sciences Research Center, Majmaah University, Al Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Al Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.,Health and Basic Sciences Research Center, Majmaah University, Al Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
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- Sandip Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nashik 422213, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Oriental University, Indore 453555, Madhya Pradesh, India.,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sandip University, Nashik 422213, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar 752050, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786004, Assam, India
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- Rasiklal M. Dhariwal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Pune 411019, Maharashtra, India
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Yu Y, Pan Y, Fan Z, Xu S, Gao Z, Ren Z, Yu J, Li W, Liu F, Gu J, Yuan Y, Du Z. LuHui Derivative, A Novel Compound That Inhibits the Fat Mass and Obesity-Associated (FTO), Alleviates the Inflammatory Response and Injury in Hyperlipidemia-Induced Cardiomyopathy. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:731365. [PMID: 34881240 PMCID: PMC8647038 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.731365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for metabolic disorders and cardiovascular injury. The excessive deposition of saturated fatty acids in the heart leads to chronic cardiac inflammation, which in turn causes myocardial damage and systolic dysfunction. However, the effective suppression of cardiac inflammation has emerged as a new strategy to reduce the impact of hyperlipidemia on cardiovascular disease. In this study, we identified a novel monomer, known as LuHui Derivative (LHD), which reduced the serum levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and reduced lipid deposition in cardiomyocytes. In addition, LHD treatment improved cardiac function, reduced hyperlipidemia-induced inflammatory infiltration in cardiomyocytes and suppressed the release of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). From a mechanistic perspective, cluster of differentiation 36 (CD36), an important cell surface receptor, was identified as a downstream target following the LHD treatment of palmitic acid-induced inflammation in cardiomyocytes. LHD specifically binds the pocket containing the regulatory sites of RNA methylation in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) protein that is responsible for elevated intracellular m6A levels. Moreover, the overexpression of the N6-methyladenosine (m6A) demethylase FTO markedly increased CD36 expression and suppressed the anti-inflammatory effects of LHD. Conversely, loss-of-function of FTO inhibited palmitic acid-induced cardiac inflammation and altered CD36 expression by diminishing the stability of CD36 mRNA. Overall, our results provide evidence for the crucial role of LHD in fatty acid-induced cardiomyocyte inflammation and present a new strategy for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and its complications.
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- Ying Yu
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China.,Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Province), Harbin, China.,Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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Zhang W, Deng H, Liu Y, Chen S, Liu Y, Zhao Y. Antiviral Effectivity of Favipiravir Against Peste Des Petits Ruminants Virus Is Mediated by the JAK/STAT and PI3K/AKT Pathways. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:722840. [PMID: 34552976 PMCID: PMC8450531 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.722840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV), belonging to the genus Morbillivirus in the family Paramyxoviridae, causes severe infectious disease in small ruminants and has been rapidly spreading in many parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Although vaccination is considered to be an effective means of controlling PPR, the heat-sensitive nature of the vaccines against PPRV greatly limits their application in areas with a hot climate. In the present study, we investigated the anti-PPRV effects of favipiravir and sought to identify the underlying mechanisms in vitro using the Vero cell line. MTT assays, Western blotting, indirect immunofluorescence assays, virus plaque formation assays, and qRT-PCR were used to assess the effects of favipiravir on the life cycle of PPRV and the expression of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). Additionally, the expression levels of JAK1, STAT1, phosphorylated (p)-STAT1, PI3K, AKT, and p-AKT, as well as those of signaling molecules acting downstream of the JAK/STAT and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways, were determined by Western blotting and qRT-PCR. The results indicated that, in PPRV-infected, favipiravir-treated Vero cells, the attachment, invasion, replication, and release of PPRV were significantly inhibited, as was the expression of RdRp, when compared with that in untreated PPRV-infected cells. Furthermore, in favipiravir-treated cells, the expression of JAK1 and STAT1 was downregulated, whereas that of p-STAT1 was significantly upregulated. Similarly, the expression levels of PKR, IRF9, ISG54, and MxA proteins that are associated with innate antiviral activity in host cells were also markedly increased. Moreover, with favipiravir treatment, the expression of PI3K and p-AKT and the p-AKT/AKT ratio were significantly decreased, whereas the expression of AKT was noticeably upregulated. The expression of GSK3, NF-κB p65, p-NF-κB p65, and BAD was also increased with favipiravir treatment, while the expression of CREB, p-CREB, p-GSK3, and Bcl-2 was slightly decreased. In addition, all the p-GSK3/GSK3, p-CREB/CREB, p-NF-κB/NF-κB, and p-BAD/BAD ratios were significantly reduced in favipiravir-treated cells. These results implied that the antiviral effectivity of favipiravir against PPRV is mediated by the JAK/STAT and PI3K/AKT pathways and that favipiravir has potential for use as an effective antiviral agent against PPRV.
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- Weifeng Zhang
- Department of Animal Science, College of Coastal Agricultural Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Coastal Agricultural Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Coastal Agricultural Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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