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Xiao G, Yang M, Zeng Z, Tang R, Jiang J, Wu G, Xie C, Jia D, Bi X. Investigation into the anti-inflammatory mechanism of Pothos chinensis (Raf.) Merr. By regulating TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway: Integrated network pharmacology, serum pharmacochemistry, and metabolomics. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 334:118520. [PMID: 38964626 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Inflammation is directly related to disease progression and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. Pothos chinensis (Raf.) Merr. (PCM) is commonly used in Yao medicine in China to treat tumors, and orthopedic illnesses such as knee osteoarthritis, and rheumatic bone discomfort. PCM was found to have significant anti-inflammatory properties in previous studies. AIM OF THE STUDY To explore the active compounds of PCM and their anti-inflammatory pharmacological mechanisms through an integrated strategy of serum pharmacochemistry, network pharmacology, and serum metabolomics. MATERIALS AND METHODS The qualitative and quantitative analyses of the chemical components of PCM were performed using UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS and UPLC, respectively, and the prototype components of PCM absorbed into the blood were analyzed. Based on the characterized absorbed into blood components, potential targets and signaling pathways of PCM anti-inflammatory were found using network pharmacology. Furthermore, metabolomics studies using UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS identified biomarkers and metabolic pathways related to the anti-inflammatory effects of PCM. Finally, the hypothesized mechanisms were verified by in vivo and in vitro experiments. RESULTS Forty chemical components from PCM were identified for the first time, and seven of them were quantitatively analyzed, while five serum migratory prototype components were found. Network pharmacology KEGG enrichment analysis revealed that arachidonic acid metabolism, Tyrosine metabolism, TNF signaling pathway, NF-κB signaling pathway, and phenylalanine metabolism were the main signaling pathways of PCM anti-inflammatory. Pharmacodynamic results showed that PCM ameliorated liver injury and inflammatory cell infiltration and downregulated protein expression of IL-1β, NF-κB p65, and MyD88 in the liver. Metabolomics studies identified 53 different serum metabolites, mainly related to purine and pyrimidine metabolism, phenylalanine metabolism, primary bile acid biosynthesis, and glycerophospholipid metabolism. The comprehensive results demonstrated that the anti-inflammatory modulatory network of PCM was related to 5 metabolites, 3 metabolic pathways, 7 targets, and 4 active components of PCM. In addition, molecular docking identified the binding ability between the active ingredients and the core targets, and the anti-inflammatory efficacy of the active ingredients was verified by in vitro experiments. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effect of PCM, and these findings provide new insights into the active ingredients and metabolic mechanisms of PCM in anti-inflammation.
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- Guanlin Xiao
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of the Fifth Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of the Fifth Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of the Fifth Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of the Fifth Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of the Fifth Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of the Fifth Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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He F, Du Y, Pan Z, Zeng H, Luo H, Wang J, Sun Y, Li M. The composition of phenolic compounds in Chinese olive ( Canarium album L.) cultivars and their contribution to the anti-inflammatory properties of the cultivars. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1334077. [PMID: 38439923 PMCID: PMC10910046 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1334077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to explore the phenolic compounds (PCs) present in three Chinese olive (Canarium album L.) cultivars and the contribution of these PCs to the anti-inflammatory activities of the cultivars. Methods Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with hybrid quadrupole-orbitrap/mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Exactive/MS) was used to identify and quantify the PCs present in three Chinese olive cultivars, "Na zhong," "Tan xiang," and "Xiang zhong". 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH); 2,2'-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline 6-sulfonate) (ABTS); and oxygen radical absorption capacity (ORAC) assays were used to assess the antioxidant activities of the PCs. Furthermore, we analyzed the anti-inflammatory action of these PCs using lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells. Results A total of 44 PCs were identified in the three cultivars. Of these, 17 PCs were previously unidentified in Chinese olive. Among the cultivars, the free phenolics (FPs) of "Tan xiang" showed the strongest antioxidant activity. All cultivars have shown significant inhibition of TNF-α and IL-6 production. Clustering correlation analysis showed galloyl-bis-HHDP-glucose and paeonol have significant anti-inflammatory ability in FPs. Quininic, galloylquinic acid, 4-hydroxycinnamic acid and gallic acid hexoside have shown significant inhibition of IL-6 production in BPs. Furthermore, gallic acid, catechin, syringic acid, and nobiletin exhibit negative correlation in FPs and positive correlation in BPs of cytokine production, while corilagin and methyl ellagic acid pentoside exhibited opposite correlation. Conclusion In summary, this study contributed to the literature on PCs in Chinese olives and the potential health benefits of FPs and BPs.
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- Fangqing He
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Food Safety and Quality, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Food Safety and Quality, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Food Safety and Quality, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Food Safety and Quality, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Food Safety and Quality, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Food Safety and Quality, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Food Safety and Quality, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Food Safety and Quality, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Park JE, Han JS. Improving the Effect of Ferulic Acid on Inflammation and Insulin Resistance by Regulating the JNK/ERK and NF-κB Pathways in TNF-α-Treated 3T3-L1 Adipocytes. Nutrients 2024; 16:294. [PMID: 38257186 PMCID: PMC10819237 DOI: 10.3390/nu16020294] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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In this study, ferulic acid was investigated for its potential in suppressing TNF-α-treated inflammation and insulin resistance in adipocytes. Ferulic acid suppressed TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and MCP-1. TNF-α increased p-JNK and ERK1/2, but treatment with ferulic acid (1, 10, and 50 μM) decreased p-JNK and ERK1/2. TNF-α induced the activation of IKK, IκBα, and NF-κB p65 compared to the control, but ferulic acid inhibited the activation of IKK, IκBα, and NF-κB p65. Following treatment with TNF-α, pIRS-1ser307 increased and pIRS-1tyr612 decreased compared to the control. Conversely, as a result of treatment with 1, 10, and 50 μM ferulic acid, pIRS-1ser307 was suppressed, and pIRS-1tyr612 was increased. Therefore, ferulic acid reduced inflammatory cytokine secretion by regulating JNK, ERK, and NF-κB and improved insulin resistance by suppressing pIRS-1ser. These findings indicate that ferulic acid can improve inflammation and insulin resistance in adipocytes.
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition & Kimchi Research Institute, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-ro 63 Beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea;
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Elmetwalli A, Hashish SM, Hassan MG, El-Magd MA, El-Naggar SA, Tolba AM, Salama AF. Modulation of the oxidative damage, inflammation, and apoptosis-related genes by dicinnamoyl-L-tartaric acid in liver cancer. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 396:3087-3099. [PMID: 37160480 PMCID: PMC10567854 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02511-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Cancer cells can become resistant to existing treatments over time, so it is important to develop new treatments that target different pathways to stay ahead of this resistance. Many cancer treatments have severe side effects that can be debilitating and even life-threatening. Developing drugs that can effectively treat cancer while minimizing the risks of these side effects is essential for improving the quality of life of cancer patients. The study was designed to explore whether the combination of dicinnamoyl-L-tartaric (CLT) and sorafenib ((SOR), an anti-cancer drug)) could be used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the animal model and to assess whether this combination would lead to changes in certain biomarkers associated with the tumour. In this study, 120 male mice were divided into 8 groups of 15 mice each. A number of biochemical parameters were measured, including liver functions, oxidative stress (malondialdehyde, (MDA); nitric oxide (NO)), and antioxidative activity (superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx)). Furthermore, the hepatic expressions of Bax, Beclin1, TNF-α, IL1β, and BCl-2 genes were evaluated by qRT-PCR. The combination of SOR and CLT was found to reduce the levels of liver enzymes, such as AST, ALT, ALP, and GGT, and reduce the pathological changes caused by DAB and PB. The upregulation of TNF-α, IL1β, and Bcl-2 genes suggests that the CLT was able to initiate an inflammatory response to combat the tumor, while the downregulation of the Bax and Beclin1 genes indicates that the CLT was able to reduce the risk of apoptosis in the liver. Furthermore, the combination therapy led to increased expression of cytokines, resulting in an enhanced anti-tumor effect.
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- Alaa Elmetwalli
- Department of Clinical Trial Research Unit and Drug Discovery, Egyptian Liver Research Institute and Hospital (ELRIAH), Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Division of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha, 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Division of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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4-Hydroxycinnamic acid attenuates neuronal cell death by inducing expression of plasma membrane redox enzymes and improving mitochondrial functions. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Hu G, Liu L, Miao X, Zhao Y, Peng Y, Li X. Symbiotic bacteria stabilize the intestinal environment by producing phenylpropanoids. Microb Biotechnol 2022; 16:88-98. [PMID: 36448752 PMCID: PMC9803327 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14180] [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: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis (S. Enteritidis) can colonize in the intestinal tract of chickens and transmit to humans. In order to decrypt the mechanism of avian resistance to S. Enteritidis, we utilized two China local chicken breeds to generate the reciprocal crosses (the Cross and the Reverse-cross). The two lines of hybrids were orally inoculated with S. Enteritidis at 2-day old and sampled at 3 days post-inoculation. Along the analysis direction of multi-omics, differential metabolites, functional pathways and correlated microbes, we found that 12 species of microbes thrived upon S. Enteritidis challenge and probably contributed to the intestinal stability in the Cross by enhancing the production of phenylpropanoids. Our findings can help to understand the symbiotic and resistant mechanisms derived from the intestinal microbiota.
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- Geng Hu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non‐grain Feed Resources (Co‐construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and PreventionShandong Agricultural UniversityTai'anChina
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- College of Life SciencesShandong Agricultural UniversityTai'anChina
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non‐grain Feed Resources (Co‐construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and PreventionShandong Agricultural UniversityTai'anChina
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non‐grain Feed Resources (Co‐construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and PreventionShandong Agricultural UniversityTai'anChina
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non‐grain Feed Resources (Co‐construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and PreventionShandong Agricultural UniversityTai'anChina
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non‐grain Feed Resources (Co‐construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and PreventionShandong Agricultural UniversityTai'anChina
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Ren X, Lin L, Sun Q, Li T, Sun M, Sun Z, Duan J. Metabolomics-based safety evaluation of acute exposure to electronic cigarettes in mice. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 839:156392. [PMID: 35660447 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A growing number of epidemiological evidence reveals that electronic cigarettes (E-cigs) were associated with pneumonia, hypertension and atherosclerosis, but the toxicological evaluation and mechanism of E-cigs were largely unknown. OBJECTIVE Our study was aimed to explore the adverse effects on organs and metabolomics changes in C57BL/6J mice after acute exposure to E-cigs. METHODS AND RESULTS Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining found pathological changes in tissues after acute exposure to E-cigs, such as inflammatory cell infiltration, nuclear pyknosis, and intercellular interstitial enlargement. E-cigs could increase apoptosis-positive cells in a time-dependent way using Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay. Oxidative damage indicators of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4-hydroxynonena (4-HNE) were also elevated after E-cigs exposure. There was an increasing trend of total glycerol and cholesterol in serum, while the glucose and liver enzymes including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase (γ-GT) had no significant change compared to that of control. Further, Q Exactive high field (HF) mass spectrometer was used to conduct metabolomics, which revealed that differential metabolites including l-carnitine, Capryloyl glycine, etc. Trend analysis showed the type of compounds that change over time. Pathway enrichment analysis indicated that E-cigs affected 24 metabolic pathways, which were mainly regulated amino acid metabolism, further affected the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. Additionally, metabolites-diseases network analysis found that the type 2 diabetes mellitus, propionic acidemia, defect in long-chain fatty acids transport and lung cancer may be related to E-cigs exposure. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provided important clues for metabolites biomarkers of E-cigs acute exposure and are beneficial for disease prevention.
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- Xiaoke Ren
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, PR China.
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Li C, Fang W, Wu Q, Yao Z, Wu J, Huang P, Wang D, Li Z. Identification and Characterization of Chemical Constituents in HuaTanJiangQi Capsules by UPLC-QTOF-MS Method. J AOAC Int 2021; 104:983-998. [PMID: 33484243 DOI: 10.1093/jaoacint/qsab004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND HuaTanJiangQi (HTJQ) is a classical Chinese medicine compound preparation, mainly used for clinically treating and improving chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in China. OBJECTIVE To establish a rapid and efficient analytical method for the identification and characterization of chemical constituents in HTJQ based on ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS). METHOD UPLC-QTOF-MS was used to rapidly separate and identify the chemical constituents of HTJQ via a gradient elution system. The accurate mass data of the protonated and deprotonated molecules and fragment ions were detected in positive and negative ion modes. Compounds of HTJQ can be identified and assigned by analyzing accurate mass measurements and ion fragmentation mechanisms and comparing them with a chemical compositions database. RESULTS A total of 61 compounds in HTJQ were separated and identified, including 14 flavonoids, 16 organic acids, four isothiocyanic acids, eight butyl phthalides, two alkaloids, 10 terpenoids, four methoxyphenols and furanocoumarins, and three other compounds. The chemical compounds of HTJQ were identified and elucidated comprehensively for the first time. CONCLUSIONS A rapid, accurate, and efficient UPLC-QTOF-MS method has been developed for the identification of chemical components and applied to simultaneously evaluate the quality and effectiveness of HTJQ. HIGHLIGHTS Systematic identification of chemical constituents in HTJQ can provide a scientific and reasonable basis for the application of HTJQ in the clinical treatment of COPD.
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- Chenhui Li
- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formulae, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital to Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China
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Aquino FLTD, Silva JPD, Ferro JNDS, Lagente V, Barreto E. trans-Cinnamic acid, but not p-coumaric acid or methyl cinnamate, induces fibroblast migration through PKA- and p38-MAPK signalling pathways. J Tissue Viability 2021; 30:363-371. [PMID: 34052086 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2021.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIM Hydroxycinnamic acids their derivatives have various pharmacological properties. The hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives, methyl cinnamate, trans-cinnamic, and p-coumaric acids have been the object of study in the treatment of skin wounds. However, it is unclear whether these derivatives exert a direct beneficial effect on fibroblast function. In this study, we evaluated the effects of methyl cinnamate, trans-cinnamic, and p-coumaric acids on fibroblast migration in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS NIH 3T3 and L929 fibroblast cell lines were exposed to each drug at several concentrations and the effect on cell viability, cell cycle, and extracellular matrix production were assessed by MTT assay, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence staining, respectively. The effect on cell migration was examined using scratch assay. RESULTS The results showed that hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives not affect cell viability, but increase fibroblast migration in the in vitro scratch-wound healing assay. They also induced an increase in S and G2/M phases accompanied by a decrease in the G0/G1 phase of the cell cycle. The cell proliferation inhibitor mitomycin C abolished the effect induced by p-coumaric acid and methyl cinnamate, indicating that only the trans-cinnamic acid stimulated migration. A transwell migration assay confirmed that trans-cinnamic acid-treated fibroblasts exhibited increased migration compared with untreated cells. trans-Cinnamic acid-induced fibroblast migration was decreased by PKA inhibitor and p38-MAPK inhibitor but not by JNK inhibitor. Additionally, trans-cinnamic acid-treated fibroblasts showed an increase in the production of laminin and collagen type I. CONCLUSION Our study showed that trans-cinnamic acid improves fibroblast migration and modulates extracellular matrix synthesis, indicating its potential for accelerating the healing process.
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- NuMeCan Institute (Nutrition, Metabolism and Cancer), Université de Rennes, INSERM, INRA, F-35000, Rennes, France
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology, Federal University of Alagoas, 57072-900, Maceió, Brazil.
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Lee BW, Ha JH, Shin HG, Jeong SH, Kim JH, Lee J, Park JY, Kwon HJ, Jung K, Lee WS, Ryu YB, Jeong JH, Lee IC. Lindera obtusiloba Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Airway Inflammation in a Murine Model of Ovalbumin-Challenged Asthma. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9070563. [PMID: 32605045 PMCID: PMC7402094 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9070563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Lindera obtusiloba is widespread in northeast Asia and used for treatment of improvement of blood circulation and anti-inflammation. In this study, we investigated anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects of the methanolic extract of L. obtusiloba leaves (LOL) in an ovalbumin (OVA)-challenged allergic asthma model and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-stimulated NCI-H292 cell. Female BALB/c mice were sensitized with OVA by intraperitoneal injection on days 0 and 14, and airway-challenged with OVA from days 21 to 23. Mice were administered 50 and 100 mg/kg of LOL by oral gavage 1 h before the challenge. LOL treatment effectively decreased airway hyper-responsiveness and inhibited inflammatory cell recruitment, Th2 cytokines, mucin 5AC (MUC5AC) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in OVA-challenged mice, which were accompanied by marked suppression of airway inflammation and mucus production in the lung tissue. LOL pretreatment inhibited the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) with suppression of activator protein (AP)-1 and MUC5AC in the lung tissue. LOL also down-regulated expression of inflammatory cytokines, and inhibited the activation of NF-κB in TNF-α-stimulated NCI-H292 cells. LOL elevated the translocation of nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf-2) into nucleus concurrent with increase of heme oxyngenase-1 (HO-1) and NAD(P)H quinine oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1). Moreover, LOL treatment exhibited a marked increase in the anti-oxidant enzymes activities, whereas effectively suppressed the production of reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide, as well as lipid peroxidation in lung tissue of OVA-challenged mice and TNF-α-stimulated NCI-H292 cells. These findings suggest that LOL might serve as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of allergic asthma.
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- Ba-Wool Lee
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61186, Korea
- Correspondence: (J.-H.J.); (I.-C.L.); Tel.: +82-61-379-2747 (J.-H.J.); +82-63-570-5241 (I.-C.L.); Fax: +82-62-232-9708 (J.-H.J.); +82-63-570-5239 (I.-C.L.)
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Korea; (B.-W.L.); (J.-H.H.); (H.-G.S.); (S.-H.J.); (J.-H.K.); (J.L.); (J.-Y.P.); (H.-J.K.); (K.J.); (W.-S.L.); (Y.-B.R.)
- Correspondence: (J.-H.J.); (I.-C.L.); Tel.: +82-61-379-2747 (J.-H.J.); +82-63-570-5241 (I.-C.L.); Fax: +82-62-232-9708 (J.-H.J.); +82-63-570-5239 (I.-C.L.)
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Ko JW, Kwon HJ, Seo CS, Choi SJ, Shin NR, Kim SH, Kim YH, Kim JC, Kim MS, Shin IS. 4-Hydroxycinnamic acid suppresses airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion in allergic asthma induced by ovalbumin challenge. Phytother Res 2019; 34:624-633. [PMID: 31724257 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In this study, we investigated whether 4-hydroxycinnamic acid (HA) has a palliative effect on asthmatic inflammatory responses using a mouse model of ovalbumin (OVA)-induced allergic asthma. The mice were divided into five groups, each consisting of seven females (normal control phosphate-buffered saline); OVA (OVA sensitization/challenge); dexamethasone (DEX, OVA sensitization/challenge + dexamethasone 3 mg/kg); HA-10 and HA-20 OVA sensitization/challenge + HA 10 and 20 mg/kg, respectively). Mice treated with HA showed a reduction in airway hyperresponsiveness and in the number of inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) compared with asthmatic control. HA treatment also reduced the levels of interleukin (IL)-5 and IL-13 in BALF and of OVA-specific immunoglobulin E in the serum compared with asthmatic control. HA treatment relieved airway inflammation and mucus overproduction caused by OVA exposure. Additionally, HA inhibited the increases in levels of nuclear factor kappa B, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and cyclooxygenase-2 that normally occur after OVA exposure. HA treatment also reduced the activity and protein level of matrix metalloproteinase-9. Taken together, HA effectively suppressed asthmatic airway inflammation and mucus production caused by OVA exposure. These findings indicate that HA has the potential to be used as a therapeutic agent for asthma.
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- Je-Won Ko
- College of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 Plus Project Team), Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Natural Product Research Center, Korea Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup, -si, Korea
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- K-herb Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Jeonbuk Department of Inhalation Research, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Korea.,Department of Chemical Material Assessment, Korea Environment Corporation, Incheon, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 Plus Project Team), Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Jeonbuk Department of Inhalation Research, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Korea.,Human and Environmental Toxicology, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Korea
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- Jeonbuk Department of Inhalation Research, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Korea.,Human and Environmental Toxicology, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 Plus Project Team), Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Jeonbuk Department of Inhalation Research, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 Plus Project Team), Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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Neelam, Khatkar A, Sharma KK. Phenylpropanoids and its derivatives: biological activities and its role in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2019; 60:2655-2675. [PMID: 31456411 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2019.1653822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Phenylpropanoids and their derivatives are plant secondary metabolites widely present in fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, beverages, spices and herbs. They are known to have multifaceted effects which include antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer activities and as well as exhibits renoprotective, neuroprotective, cardioprotective and hepatoprotective effects. Owing to their antioxidant, antimicrobial and photoprotective properties, these compounds have wide application in the food (preservation, packaging films and edible coating), pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other industries such as textile (colorant), biofuel (antioxidant additive) and sensors (sensing biologically relevant molecules). Phenylpropanoids are present in commercially available dietary supplements and skin care products. In this review, we have presented the current knowledge on the biosynthesis, occurrence, biological activities of phenylpropanoids and their derivatives, along with the mechanism of action and their potential applications in various industries.
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- Neelam
- Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Ren Q, Li X, Li Q, Yang H, Wang H, Zhang H, Zhao L, Jiang‐yong S, Meng X, Zhang Y, Shen X. Total flavonoids from sea buckthorn ameliorates lipopolysaccharide/cigarette smoke‐induced airway inflammation. Phytother Res 2019; 33:2102-2117. [PMID: 31209984 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Qing‐cuo Ren
- College of Ethnic MedicineChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University HospitalSichuan University Chengdu China
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- College of Ethnic MedicineChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu China
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- College of Ethnic MedicineChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu China
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- College of Ethnic MedicineChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu China
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- College of Ethnic MedicineChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu China
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- College of PharmacyChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University HospitalSichuan University Chengdu China
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- College of Ethnic MedicineChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu China
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- College of PharmacyChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu China
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- College of Ethnic MedicineChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University HospitalSichuan University Chengdu China
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da Silva ECO, Dos Santos FM, Ribeiro ARB, de Souza ST, Barreto E, Fonseca EJDS. Drug-induced anti-inflammatory response in A549 cells, as detected by Raman spectroscopy: a comparative analysis of the actions of dexamethasone and p-coumaric acid. Analyst 2019; 144:1622-1631. [PMID: 30633254 DOI: 10.1039/c8an01887a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Corticosteroids are widely used as effective treatments for the control of chronic inflammatory diseases. However, because their long-term administration carries serious consequences, there is a need to investigate alternative therapies to reduce or even replace their use. In this regard, phenolic compounds have been presented as an alternative for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. p-Coumaric acid, a natural phenolic compound found throughout nature, exhibits antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. Herein, using a combination of Raman spectroscopy with principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis, the inflammatory process induced by cigarette smoke extract (CSE) in epithelial cells treated with either a corticosteroid or p-coumaric acid was monitored in vitro. Our findings showed that p-coumaric acid had a significant anti-inflammatory effect in CSE-activated epithelial cells, and thus may be a useful alternative to corticosteroids for the treatment of airway inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In addition, multivariate analysis of the cell spectral data indicated that the mechanisms of action of the two drugs occur through different routes.
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Lee SU, Ryu HW, Lee S, Shin IS, Choi JH, Lee JW, Lee J, Kim MO, Lee HJ, Ahn KS, Hong ST, Oh SR. Lignans Isolated From Flower Buds of Magnolia fargesii Attenuate Airway Inflammation Induced by Cigarette Smoke in vitro and in vivo. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:970. [PMID: 30258361 PMCID: PMC6143820 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The flower buds of Magnolia fargesii, known traditionally as Xinyi, exert anti-inflammatory effects against inflammatory lung diseases such as COPD. Lignans isolated from Xinyi are an important group of plant-derived anti-inflammatory compounds. However, the mechanisms of action underlying their protective effects against COPD are not yet fully understood. Here, we showed that seven lignans (lignans 1–7) obtained from a CHCl3 fraction of Xinyi effectively suppress the inflammatory response in CSC-stimulated airway epithelial cells (in vitro) and in a mouse model of COPD established by exposure to CS and LPS. The CHCl3 fraction was found to inhibit CSC-induced IL-6 expression in human airway epithelial cells and to suppress the infiltration of inflammatory cells (neutrophils and macrophages) and secretion of inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the mouse model. Similarly, each of the seven lignans isolated from the CHCl3 fraction also suppressed the infiltration of inflammatory cells (neutrophils and macrophages) and secretion of inflammatory mediators such as reactive oxygen species (ROS), TNF-α, and IL-6 in vivo. Notably, all lignan compounds significantly suppressed both extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK) and Akt phosphorylation levels in CSC-stimulated human lung mucoepidermoid carcinoma (NCI-H292) cells. Of these, lignan 1 (dimethylpinoresinol) inhibited the expression of CSC-induced inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, -6, and -8) in vitro in a dose-dependent manner by suppressing the activation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and its downstream effectors, including ERK and Akt, in NCI-H292 cells. Our results show that the lignans isolated from Xinyi may prevent airway inflammatory diseases through the suppression of EGFR and its downstream effectors.
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- Su-Ui Lee
- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea.,College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine (BK21 Plus Project Team), Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Genome Editing Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Department of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju, South Korea
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Silicon Dioxide Nanoparticles Enhance Endotoxin-Induced Lung Injury in Mice. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23092247. [PMID: 30177658 PMCID: PMC6225156 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23092247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiONPs), which are metal oxide nanoparticles, have been used in a wide variety of applications. In this study, acute pulmonary responses were examined after the intranasal instillation of SiONPs in mice primed with or without lipopolysaccharide (LPS, intranasal, 5 µg/mouse). The exposure to SiONPs increased the inflammatory cell counts and proinflammatory cytokines in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. SiONPs induced airway inflammation with increases in the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). The ratios of the inflammatory responses induced by the SiONPs were increased in the acute pulmonary disease model primed by LPS. Taken together, SiONPs exhibited toxicity to the respiratory system, which was associated with MAPK phosphorylation. In addition, the exposure to SiONPs exacerbated any existing inflammatory pulmonary diseases. These data showed the additive, as well as synergistic, interaction effects of SiONPs and LPS. We conclude that the exposure to SiONPs causes potential toxicity in humans, especially those with respiratory diseases.
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Shin NR, Park SH, Ko JW, Cho YK, Lee IC, Kim JC, Shin IS, Kim JS. Lobeglitazone Attenuates Airway Inflammation and Mucus Hypersecretion in a Murine Model of Ovalbumin-Induced Asthma. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:906. [PMID: 30135657 PMCID: PMC6092601 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Lobeglitazone (LB) is a novel agonist of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-α and γ that was developed as a drug to treat diabetes mellitus. We explored the ameliorative effects of LB on allergic asthma using a murine model of ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma. To boost the immune response of animals, OVA sensitization was performed on days 0 and 14. LB (250 or 500 μg/kg) was administered by oral gavage on days 18 to 23, and the OVA challenge was performed using an ultrasonic nebulizer on days 21 to 23. Plethysmography showed airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) on day 24. LB treatment effectively decreased inflammatory cell recruitment, T-helper type 2 cytokines in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and immunoglobulin (Ig) E in the serum of the animals with OVA-induced asthma, which was accompanied by a marked reduction in AHR. It also decreased airway inflammation, mucus hypersecretion, phosphorylation of nuclear transcription factor-kappa-B (NF-κB), and expression of activating protein (AP)-1 and mucin 5AC (MUC5AC). Overall, LB effectively attenuated the pathophysiological changes of asthma and its effects appear related to a reduction in the phosphorylation of NF-κB and the expression of AP-1. Thus, our results suggest that LB has a potential to treat allergic asthma.
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- Na-Rae Shin
- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- College of Health Sciences, Cheongju University, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Natural Product Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeongeup, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- K-herb Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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