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Zeki NM, Mustafa YF. Natural linear coumarin-heterocyclic conjugates: A review of their roles in phytotherapy. Fitoterapia 2024; 175:105929. [PMID: 38548026 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105929] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Heterocycle conjugates provide a fresh investigative scope to find novel molecules with enhanced phytotherapeutic characteristics. Coumarin-based products are widely used in the synthesis of several compounds with biological and medicinal properties since they are naturally occurring heterocycles with a broad dispersion. The investigation of coumarin-based phytochemicals with annulated heterocyclic rings is a promising approach to discovering novel conjugates with significant phytotherapeutic attributes. Due to the applicable coumarin extraction processes, a range of linear coumarin-heterocyclic conjugates were isolated from different natural resources and exhibited remarkable therapeutic efficacy. This review highlights the phytotherapeutic potential and origins of various natural linear coumarin-heterocyclic conjugates. We searched several databases, including Science Direct, Web of Science, Springer, Google Scholar, and PubMed. After sieving, we ultimately identified and included 118 pertinent studies published between 2000 and the middle of 2023. This will inspire medicinal chemists with extremely insightful ideas for designing and synthesizing therapeutically active lead compounds in the future that are built on the pharmacophores of coumarin-heterocyclic conjugates and have significant therapeutic attributes.
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- Nameer Mazin Zeki
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Ninevah University, Mosul, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
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Yang T, Liu X, Zhou Y, Du L, Fu Y, Luo Y, Zhang W, Feng Z, Ge J, Mei Z. Sanpian decoction ameliorates cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury by regulating SIRT1/ERK/HIF-1α pathway through in silico analysis and experimental validation. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:116898. [PMID: 37467820 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116898] [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: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI) is a complex pathophysiological process involving multiple factors, and becomes the footstone of rehabilitation after ischemic stroke. Sanpian decoction (SPD) has exhibited protective effects against CIRI, migraine, and other cerebral vascular diseases. However, the underlying mechanisms have not been completely elucidated. AIM OF THE STUDY This study sought to explore the potential mechanisms underlying the effect of SPD against CIRI. MATERIALS AND METHODS High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) were carried out to determine the chemical constituents of SPD. A network pharmacology approach combined with experimental verification was conducted to elucidate SPD's multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway mechanisms in CIRI occurrence. The pharmacodynamics of the decoction was evaluated by establishing the rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R). In vivo and in vitro experiments were carried out, and the therapeutic effects of SPD were performed using 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining, hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and Nissl staining. We used terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining and flow cytometry to evaluate cortex apoptosis. The quantification of mRNA and corresponding proteins were performed using real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and Western blot respectively. RESULTS Our research showed that pretreatment with SPD improved neurological function and inhibited CIRI. Network pharmacology revealed that the hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) signaling pathway and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway-mediated apoptosis may be associated with CIRI. In vivo and in vitro experiments, we confirmed that SPD increased cerebral blood flow, improved neural function, and reduced neural apoptosis via up-regulating the expression of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) and down-regulating phospho-extracellular regulated protein kinases (p-ERK)/ERK and HIF-1α levels in CIRI rats. CONCLUSION Taken together, the present study systematically revealed the potential targets and signaling pathways of SPD in the treatment of CIRI using in silico prediction and verified the therapeutic effects of SPD against CIRI via ameliorating apoptosis by regulating SIRT1/ERK/HIF-1α.
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- Tong Yang
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China
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- Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Chinese Medicine Approved by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, Hubei, China; State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China
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- Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Chinese Medicine Approved by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, Hubei, China
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- Xiangyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiangyang, 441000, Hubei, China
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- Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Chinese Medicine Approved by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China
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- Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Chinese Medicine Approved by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, Hubei, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine on Prevention and Treatment of Cardio-Cerebral Diseases, College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China; Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Chinese Medicine Approved by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, Hubei, China.
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Wu CP, Murakami M, Li YC, Huang YH, Chang YT, Hung TH, Wu YS, Ambudkar SV. Imperatorin Restores Chemosensitivity of Multidrug-Resistant Cancer Cells by Antagonizing ABCG2-Mediated Drug Transport. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1595. [PMID: 38004460 PMCID: PMC10674403 DOI: 10.3390/ph16111595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The high expression of the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) drug transporter ABCG2 in cancer cells contributes to the emergence of multidrug resistance (MDR) in individuals afflicted with either solid tumors or blood cancers. MDR poses a major impediment in the realm of clinical cancer chemotherapy. Recently, substantial endeavors have been dedicated to identifying bioactive compounds isolated from nature capable of counteracting ABCG2-mediated MDR in cancer cells. Imperatorin, a natural coumarin derivative renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, has not previously been explored for its impact on cancer drug resistance. This study investigates the chemosensitizing potential of imperatorin in ABCG2-overexpressing cancer cells. Experimental results reveal that at sub-toxic concentrations, imperatorin significantly antagonizes the activity of ABCG2 and reverses ABCG2-mediated MDR in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, biochemical data and in silico analysis of imperatorin docking to the inward-open conformation of human ABCG2 indicate that imperatorin directly interacts with multiple residues situated within the transmembrane substrate-binding pocket of ABCG2. Taken together, these results furnish substantiation that imperatorin holds promise for further evaluation as a potent inhibitor of ABCG2, warranting exploration in combination drug therapy to enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic agents for patients afflicted with tumors that exhibit high levels of ABCG2.
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- Chung-Pu Wu
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.-H.H.)
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10507, Taiwan;
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA;
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.-H.H.)
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.-H.H.)
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.-H.H.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10507, Taiwan;
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung 20401, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung 40704, Taiwan;
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA;
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Akwu NA, Lekhooa M, Deqiang D, Aremu AO. Antidepressant effects of coumarins and their derivatives: A critical analysis of research advances. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 956:175958. [PMID: 37543158 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Coumarins and their derivatives are non-flavonoids polyphenols with diverse pharmacological activities including anti-depressant effects. This study systematically examines the antidepressant effects of coumarins and their derivatives in relation to time series of research progress in the pharmacological pathways, association with other diseases, toxicity and bibliometric analysis. The review was approached using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) coupled with R package involving Biblioshiny, a web interface for Bibliometrix analysis and VOSviewer software analytic tools. Literature searches were conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed from the inception through January 21, 2023. Coumarins, depression, coumarin derivatives and treatment were the main search terms used which resulted in the inclusion of 46 eligible publications. Scopoletin, psoralen, 7-hydroxycoumarin, meranzin hydrate, osthole, esculetin/umbelliferone were the most studied coumarins with antidepressant effects. Coumarins and their derivatives exerted antidepressant effects with a stronger affinity for monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibition and, their inhibitory effect via neurotransmitter pathway on MAO is well-studied. However, epigenetic modification, neuroendocrine, neurotrophic pathways are understudied. Recent research focuses on their antidepressant effects which targeted cytokines and fibromyalgia. There is a link between the gut microbiome, the brain, and depression; meranzin hydrate exerts an antidepressant activity by remodelling the gastrointestinal system. We established that empirical data on some coumarins and their derivatives to support their antidepressant effects are limited. Likewise, the safe dose range for several coumarins and their derivatives is yet to be fully determined.
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- Nneka Augustina Akwu
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2790, South Africa; Preclinical Drug Development Platform, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa.
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- Preclinical Drug Development Platform, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa
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- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77 Life one Road, DD port, Dalian Economic and Technical Development Zone, Dalian, 116600, China
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- Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2790, South Africa; School of Life Sciences, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
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Voogd EJHF, Frega M, Hofmeijer J. Neuronal Responses to Ischemia: Scoping Review of Insights from Human-Derived In Vitro Models. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2023; 43:3137-3160. [PMID: 37380886 PMCID: PMC10477161 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-023-01368-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Translation of neuroprotective treatment effects from experimental animal models to patients with cerebral ischemia has been challenging. Since pathophysiological processes may vary across species, an experimental model to clarify human-specific neuronal pathomechanisms may help. We conducted a scoping review of the literature on human neuronal in vitro models that have been used to study neuronal responses to ischemia or hypoxia, the parts of the pathophysiological cascade that have been investigated in those models, and evidence on effects of interventions. We included 147 studies on four different human neuronal models. The majority of the studies (132/147) was conducted in SH-SY5Y cells, which is a cancerous cell line derived from a single neuroblastoma patient. Of these, 119/132 used undifferentiated SH-SY5Y cells, that lack many neuronal characteristics. Two studies used healthy human induced pluripotent stem cell derived neuronal networks. Most studies used microscopic measures and established hypoxia induced cell death, oxidative stress, or inflammation. Only one study investigated the effect of hypoxia on neuronal network functionality using micro-electrode arrays. Treatment targets included oxidative stress, inflammation, cell death, and neuronal network stimulation. We discuss (dis)advantages of the various model systems and propose future perspectives for research into human neuronal responses to ischemia or hypoxia.
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- Eva J H F Voogd
- Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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Olennikov DN, Chirikova NK. Hogweed Seed Oil: Physico-Chemical Characterization, LC-MS Profile, and Neuroprotective Activity of Heracleum dissectum Nanosuspension. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13051112. [PMID: 37240757 DOI: 10.3390/life13051112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The seeds of dissected hogweed (Heracleum dissectum Ledeb., Apiaceae) are the source of hogweed oil (HSO), which is still underexplored and requires careful chemical and biological studies. The performed physico-chemical analysis of HSO elucidated basic physical characteristics and revealed the presence of fatty acids, essential oil components, pigments, and coumarins. High-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array detection and electrospray ionization triple quadrupole mass spectrometric detection (HPLC-PDA-ESI-tQ-MS/MS) identified 38 coumarins that were characterized and quantified. Various furanocoumarins were the major components of HSO polyphenolics, including imperatorin, phellopterin, and isoimperatorin, and the total coumarin content in HSO varied from 181.14 to 238.42 mg/mL. The analysis of storage stability of the selected compounds in HSO indicated their good preservation after 3-year storage at cold and freezing temperatures. The application of the CO2-assisted effervescence method allowed the production of an HSO nanosuspension, which was used in a brain ischemia model of rats. The HSO nanosuspension enhanced cerebral hemodynamics and decreased the frequency of necrotic processes in the brain tissue. Thus, H. dissectum seeds are a good source of coumarins, and HSO nanosuspension promotes neuroprotection of the brain after lesions, which supports earlier ethnopharmacological data.
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- Daniil N Olennikov
- Laboratory of Medical and Biological Research, Institute of General and Experimental Biology, Siberian Division, Russian Academy of Science, 6 Sakhyanovoy Street, 670047 Ulan-Ude, Russia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, North-Eastern Federal University, 58 Belinsky Street, 677027 Yakutsk, Russia
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Liao X, Zhang Z, Ming M, Zhong S, Chen J, Huang Y. Imperatorin exerts antioxidant effects in vascular dementia via the Nrf2 signaling pathway. Sci Rep 2023; 13:5595. [PMID: 37019901 PMCID: PMC10076271 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21298-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Imperatorin, an active ingredient extracted from Angelica and Qianghuo, has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative stress damage, blocking calcium channels, and other properties. Our preliminary findings revealed the protective role of imperatorin in the treatment of vascular dementia, we further explored the underlying mechanisms concerning the neuroprotection function of imperatorin in vascular dementia. The cobalt chloride (COCl2)-induced chemical hypoxia and hypoglycemia of hippocampal neuronal cells was applied as in vitro vascular dementia model. Primary neuronal cells was isolated from the hippocampal tissue of SD suckling rats within 24 h of birth. Hippocampal neurons were identified by immunofluorescence staining of microtubule-associated protein 2. Silencing or overexpression of Nrf2 was conducted by transfection of corresponding plasmids in hippocampal neuronal cells. Cell viability was detected by MTT assay to determine the optimal modeling concentration of CoCl2. Mitochondrial membrane potential, intracellular reactive oxygen species and apoptosis rate was measured by flow cytometry. The expression of anti-oxidative proteins was detected by quantitative real-time PCR and western blot, including Nrf2, NQO-1 and HO-1. Nrf2 nuclear translocation was detected using laser confocal microscopy. The modeling concentration of CoCl2 was 150umol/l, and the best interventional concentration of imperatorin was 7.5umol/l. Significantly, imperatorin facilitated the nuclear localization of Nrf2, promoted the expressions of Nrf2, NQO-1, and HO-1 relative to the model-control group. Moreover, imperatorin reduced the mitochondrial membrane potential and ameliorated CoCl2-induced hypoxic apoptosis in hippocampal neurons. On the contrary, silencing Nrf2 completely abrogated the protective effects of imperatorin. Imperatorin might be an effective drug for preventing and treating vascular dementia.
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- Xiangping Liao
- Department of Psychology, The Third People's Hospital of Ganzhou City, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xinfeng County People's Hospital, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, GANZHOU, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, GANZHOU, China
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- Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, GANZHOU, China.
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China.
- Gannan Branch Center of National Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, Jiangxi, China.
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Wang Q, Li Y, Wang S, Xiang Z, Dong W, Li X, Wei Y, Gao P, Dai L. A review of the historical records, chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and edibility of Angelica dahurica. ARAB J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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Xing N, Long XT, Zhang HJ, Fu LD, Huang JY, Chaurembo AI, Chanda F, Xu YJ, Shu C, Lin KX, Yang K, Lin HB. Research progress on effects of traditional Chinese medicine on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury: A review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1055248. [PMID: 36561346 PMCID: PMC9763941 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1055248] [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: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a high-risk disease in the middle-aged and elderly population. The ischemic heart may be further damaged after reperfusion therapy with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and other methods, namely, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI), which further affects revascularization and hinders patient rehabilitation. Therefore, the investigation of new therapies against MIRI has drawn great global attention. Within the long history of the prevention and treatment of MIRI, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has increasingly been recognized by the scientific community for its multi-component and multi-target effects. These multi-target effects provide a conspicuous advantage to the anti-MIRI of TCM to overcome the shortcomings of single-component drugs, thereby pointing toward a novel avenue for the treatment of MIRI. However, very few reviews have summarized the currently available anti-MIRI of TCM. Therefore, a systematic data mining of TCM for protecting against MIRI will certainly accelerate the processes of drug discovery and help to identify safe candidates with synergistic formulations. The present review aims to describe TCM-based research in MIRI treatment through electronic retrieval of articles, patents, and ethnopharmacology documents. This review reported the progress of research on the active ingredients, efficacy, and underlying mechanism of anti-MIRI in TCM and TCM formulas, provided scientific support to the clinical use of TCM in the treatment of MIRI, and revealed the corresponding clinical significance and development prospects of TCM in treating MIRI.
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- Na Xing
- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,College of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,College of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,College of Pharmacy, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated with Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Ke Yang, ; Han-Bin Lin,
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- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, SIMM CAS, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China,Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China,*Correspondence: Ke Yang, ; Han-Bin Lin,
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Zhao H, Feng YL, Wang M, Wang JJ, Liu T, Yu J. The Angelica dahurica: A Review of Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:896637. [PMID: 35847034 PMCID: PMC9283917 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.896637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Angelica dahurica (A. dahurica) root is a famous edible medicinal herb that has been used in China for thousands of years. To date, more than 300 chemical constituents have been discovered from A. dahurica. Among these ingredients, coumarins and volatile oils are the major active compounds. Moreover, a few other compounds have also been isolated from the root of A. dahurica, such as alkaloids, phenols, sterols, benzofurans, polyacetylenes and polysaccharides. Modern pharmacological studies demonstrated that the root of A. dahurica and its active components displayed various bioactivities such as anti-inflammation, anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, analgesic activity, antiviral and anti-microbial effects, effects on the cardiovascular system, neuroprotective function, hepatoprotective activity, effects on skin diseases and so on. Based on these studies, this review focused on the research publications of A. dahurica and aimed to summarize the advances in the traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology which will provide reference for the further studies and applications of A. dahurica.
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- Hui Zhao
- Clinical Experimental Center, Xi’an International Medical Center Hospital, Xi’an, China
- Xi’an Engineering Technology Research Center for Cardiovascular Active Peptides, Xi’an, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xianyang Normal University, Xianyang, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest University, Xi’an, China
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- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an, China
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- Clinical Experimental Center, Xi’an International Medical Center Hospital, Xi’an, China
- Xi’an Engineering Technology Research Center for Cardiovascular Active Peptides, Xi’an, China
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- Clinical Experimental Center, Xi’an International Medical Center Hospital, Xi’an, China
- Xi’an Engineering Technology Research Center for Cardiovascular Active Peptides, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Jun Yu,
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Yan WT, Yang YD, Hu XM, Ning WY, Liao LS, Lu S, Zhao WJ, Zhang Q, Xiong K. Do pyroptosis, apoptosis, and necroptosis (PANoptosis) exist in cerebral ischemia? Evidence from cell and rodent studies. Neural Regen Res 2022; 17:1761-1768. [PMID: 35017436 PMCID: PMC8820688 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.331539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Some scholars have recently developed the concept of PANoptosis in the study of infectious diseases where pyroptosis, apoptosis and necroptosis act in consort in a multimeric protein complex, PANoptosome. This allows all the components of PANoptosis to be regulated simultaneously. PANoptosis provides a new way to study the regulation of cell death, in that different types of cell death may be regulated at the same time. To test whether PANoptosis exists in diseases other than infectious diseases, we chose cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury as the research model, collected articles researching cerebral ischemia/reperfusion from three major databases, obtained the original research data from these articles by bibliometrics, data mining and other methods, then integrated and analyzed these data. We selected papers that investigated at least two of the components of PANoptosis to check its occurrence in ischemia/reperfusion. In the cell model simulating ischemic brain injury, pyroptosis, apoptosis and necroptosis occur together and this phenomenon exists widely in different passage cell lines or primary neurons. Pyroptosis, apoptosis and necroptosis also occurred in rat and mouse models of ischemia/reperfusion injury. This confirms that PANoptosis is observed in ischemic brain injury and indicates that PANoptosis can be a target in the regulation of various central nervous system diseases.
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- Wei-Tao Yan
- Department of Neurobiology and Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Human Resources, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University; Hunan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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Effects of imperatorin on apoptosis and synaptic plasticity in vascular dementia rats. Sci Rep 2021; 11:8590. [PMID: 33883654 PMCID: PMC8060272 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88206-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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In view of the complicated pathophysiological process of vascular dementia (VD), drugs for the clinical treatment of VD mainly target related risk factors, while drugs with excellent efficacy in cognitive function are still relatively lacking. Imperatorin (IMP), an active constituent extracted from angelica dahuricae and notopterygium Notopterygii, which has anti-inflammatory, vasodilator, anticoagulant, block calcium channel, anticonvulsant, and anti oxygen free radical injury properties. Therefore,the present study examined its effects on VD rats and the underlying molecular mechanisms, in order to provide promising therapeutic methods. VD was established by modified ligation of perpetual two-vessel occlusion (2VO). After 2VO surgery, IMP (2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg) was administered by intraperitoneal injection for 12 consecutive weeks to evaluate therapeutic effects. Cognitive function was verified by the Morris water maze. The neuronal morphological changes were examined via Hematoxylin-Eosin staining. Real-Time PCR and Western blot were used for detecting pro- and antiapoptotic biomarkers, and the hippocampus synaptic damage was examined by Transmission electron microscope. We revealed that 2VO-induced cognitive impairment, hippocampus CA1 neuron damage, apoptosis and synaptic damage. IMP-treatment significantly improved 2VO-induced cognitive deficits and hippocampus neuron damage. Molecular analysis revealed that IMP inhibited apoptosis through the down regulation of Bax, Caspase-3 and upregulation of Bcl-2. Meanwhile, IMP-treatment markedly improved synaptic ultrastructure morphology, increased the SAZ length, PSD thickness and up-regulated PSD-95 expression. Collectively, our findings demonstrated that IMP was effective in the treatment of 2VO-induced VD via inhibiting apoptosis of hippocampus neurons and reducing the synaptic plasticity destroy.
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Imperatorin alleviated endometriosis by inhibiting the activation of PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway in rats. Life Sci 2021; 274:119291. [PMID: 33667515 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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AIMS Most therapeutic drugs of endometriosis have been contraceptives but symptoms recur in up to 75% of cases, which makes it a presses need to try to find novel and safer therapeutic drugs. Imperatorin is a furanocoumarin existing in many plants, possessing multiple activities, including anti-inflammatory. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects and mechanisms of imperatorin in endometriosis. MAIN METHODS Ectopic endometrial volume and hematoxylin-eosin staining were used to estimate the effects of imperatorin in experimental endometriosis model rats. Potential mechanisms of imperatorin in endometriosis were systematically analyzed by network pharmacology and molecular docking. Western blotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were employed to evaluate proteins expression and cytokines levels in PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway. KEY FINDINGS Imperatorin could significantly inhibit the growth and ameliorate the histopathological features of ectopic endometrium in experimental endometriosis rats. Network pharmacology approaches showed that imperatorin might regulate inflammatory response and cellular function via primarily affecting PI3K-Akt pathway, Endocrine resistance, Th17 cell differentiation in endometriosis. Moreover, 7 core targets (PIK3CA, AKT1, SRC, MAPK8, MAPK14, ERBB2 and CCND1) resulted from the intersection of KEGG and PPI network topological analysis were used to dock with imperatorin, which indicated that imperatorin could preferably fit in the binding pocket of the above target proteins, except for CCND1. Lastly, imperatorin markedly inhibited the activation of PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway via suppressing the phosphorylation levels of PI3K, Akt and p65 in the ectopic endometrium tissue. SIGNIFICANCE Our findings revealed that imperatorin is a significant multi-target natural active ingredient for treatment endometriosis.
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Parrella E, Gussago C, Porrini V, Benarese M, Pizzi M. From Preclinical Stroke Models to Humans: Polyphenols in the Prevention and Treatment of Stroke. Nutrients 2020; 13:nu13010085. [PMID: 33383852 PMCID: PMC7823436 DOI: 10.3390/nu13010085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Polyphenols are an important family of molecules of vegetal origin present in many medicinal and edible plants, which represent important alimentary sources in the human diet. Polyphenols are known for their beneficial health effects and have been investigated for their potential protective role against various pathologies, including cancer, brain dysfunctions, cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The prevention of stroke promoted by polyphenols relies mainly on their effect on cardio- and cerebrovascular systems. However, a growing body of evidence from preclinical models of stroke points out a neuroprotective role of these molecules. Notably, in many preclinical studies, the polyphenolic compounds were effective also when administered after the stroke onset, suggesting their possible use in promoting recovery of patients suffering from stroke. Here, we review the effects of the major polyphenols in cellular and in vivo models of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in immature and adult brains. The results from human studies are also reported.
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Luo D, Zhang JB, Li SP, Liu W, Yao XR, Guo H, Jin ZL, Jin YX, Yuan B, Jiang H, Kim NH. Imperatorin Ameliorates the Aging-Associated Porcine Oocyte Meiotic Spindle Defects by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Protecting Mitochondrial Function. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:592433. [PMID: 33409275 PMCID: PMC7779485 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.592433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Imperatorin (IMP) exhibits a variety of pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-cancer, and anti-hypertension activities. However, its effects on animal reproduction systems, especially oocyte development, maturation, and aging are not yet clear. In this study, the effects of IMP on oocyte development and aging as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms were explored. Oocytes were cultured for an additional 24 h for aging. Results revealed that the blastocyst formation and hatching rates of embryos, which were parthenogenetically activated aged oocytes, were significantly increased with IMP treatment (40 μM). Simultaneously, well-distributed cortical granules but no significant difference in zona pellucida hardness were observed after IMP treatment. During this stage, intracellular reactive oxygen species, apoptosis, and autophagy levels were decreased, while mitochondrial membrane potential, glutathione level, and activity of superoxide dismutase and catalase were increased. IMP-treated aged oocytes also showed significantly higher expression of MOS, CCNB1, BMP15, and GDF9 than non-IMP-treated aged oocytes although their levels were still lower than those in the fresh oocytes. These results suggest that IMP can effectively ameliorate the quality of aged porcine oocytes by reducing oxidative stress and protecting mitochondrial function.
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- Dan Luo
- Department of Laboratory Animals, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Animal Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
- Department of Laboratory Animals, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Animal Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Animal Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
- School of Biotechnology and Healthcare, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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Deng M, Xie L, Zhong L, Liao Y, Liu L, Li X. Imperatorin: A review of its pharmacology, toxicity and pharmacokinetics. Eur J Pharmacol 2020; 879:173124. [PMID: 32339515 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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As a naturally occurring furanocoumarin, the medicinal value of imperatorin has been studied more and more. We hope to provide useful information for the further development of imperatorin by analyzing the literature of imperatorin in recent years. By collating the literature on the pharmacology of imperatorin, we found that the pharmacological activity of imperatorin is wide and imperatorin can be used for anti-cancer, neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertension and antibacterial. In addition, we found that some researchers confirmed the toxicity of imperatorin. Pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated that oxidation metabolism is the main metabolic pathways of imperatorin. At present, the shortcomings of research on imperatorin mainly include: most pharmacological studies are concentrated in vitro, lacking enough in vivo experimental data; more and more studies showed that imperatorin has synergistic effect with other drugs in anticancer and other aspects, but lacking the detailed explanation of the mechanism of the synergistic effect; imperatorin has side effect, but it lacks enough experimental conclusions. Based on the above defects, we believe that more in vivo experiments of imperatorin should be carried out in the future; future research need to explore synergistic mechanisms of imperatorin with other drugs, especially in anticancer; the dose affects both the pharmacological activity and the side effect of imperatorin. The relationship between the dose and the two aspects need to be further studied in order to reduce the side effect. In addition, through structural modification of imperatorin, it is possible to improve the treatment effect and reduce side effect.
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- Mao Deng
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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Luo D, Zhang JB, Peng YX, Liu JB, Han DX, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Yuan B, Gao Y, Chen CZ, Jiang H. Imperatorin improves in vitro porcine embryo development by reducing oxidative stress and autophagy. Theriogenology 2019; 146:145-151. [PMID: 31831188 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Imperatorin (IMP), a furanocoumarin derivative with many biological properties and pharmacological activities, is widely used as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anticancer, cardiovascular and neuroprotective agent. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of IMP on early embryo development in pigs as well as the potential mechanisms. Our results showed that IMP can enhance the developmental competence of porcine early embryos. Supplementation of in vitro culture medium with 40 μM IMP significantly increased the blastocyst rate and total cell number. At the same time, apoptosis of blastocysts was also significantly decreased in the supplemented group compared with the control group, in accordance with the subsequent results of FAS and CASP3 gene expression analysis. Furthermore, IMP attenuated intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, increased fluorescein diacetate (FDA) and glutathione (GSH) levels. Importantly, IMP not only improved the activity of mitochondria but also inhibited the occurrence of autophagy. In addition, pluripotency-related genes (OCT4, NANOG, and SOX2) and a growth and metabolism regulatory gene (mTOR) were upregulated after IMP supplementation on Day 7. These results demonstrate that IMP exerts a beneficial effect on preimplantation embryo development by reducing oxidative stress and autophagy.
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- Dan Luo
- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin, China.
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Nasser MI, Zhu S, Hu H, Huang H, Guo M, Zhu P. Effects of imperatorin in the cardiovascular system and cancer. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 120:109401. [PMID: 31622950 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Patients with cancer survivors are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease(CVD). Cardio-oncology has developed as a new discipline with the advances in cancer treatment. There are many new challenges for the clinician and a new frontier for research and investigation. There is an urgent need for further study on the prevention of cardiovascular toxicity. Imperatorin (IMP) is a natural form of coumarin and extract from several plants with diver's pharmacokinetic effects, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This review focus on the molecular mechanisms and pharmacological effects of Imperatorin maybe provide potential cancer and cardiovascular protection that targets IMP. Further studies are required to elucidate the entire spectrum of cytotoxic activities of these compounds to validate and expand their preclinical and clinical applications and to clarify the potential role of IMP.
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- M I Nasser
- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510100, China 106 ZhongshanEr Road, Guangzhou, P.R. China (510080)
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510100, China 106 ZhongshanEr Road, Guangzhou, P.R. China (510080)
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510100, China 106 ZhongshanEr Road, Guangzhou, P.R. China (510080)
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510100, China 106 ZhongshanEr Road, Guangzhou, P.R. China (510080)
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510100, China 106 ZhongshanEr Road, Guangzhou, P.R. China (510080).
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510100, China 106 ZhongshanEr Road, Guangzhou, P.R. China (510080).
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Biomolecular Targets of Oxyprenylated Phenylpropanoids and Polyketides. PROGRESS IN THE CHEMISTRY OF ORGANIC NATURAL PRODUCTS 2019; 108:143-205. [PMID: 30924014 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01099-7_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Oxyprenylated secondary metabolites (e.g. phenylpropanoids and polyketides) represent a rare class of natural compounds. Over the past two decades, this group of phytochemicals has become a topic of intense research activity by several teams worldwide due to their in vitro and in vivo pharmacological activities, and to their great therapeutic and nutraceutical potential for the chemoprevention of acute and chronic diseases affecting humans. Such investigations have provided evidence that oxyprenylated secondary metabolites are able to interact with several biological targets at different levels accounting for their observed anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, antihypertensive, and metabolic effects. The aim of the present contribution is to provide a detailed survey of the so far reported data on the capacities of selected oxyprenylated phenylpropanoids and polyketides to trigger receptors, enzymes, and other types of cellular factors for which they exhibit a high degree of affinity and therefore evoke specific responses. With respect to the rather small amounts of these compounds available from natural sources, their chemical synthesis is also highlighted.
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Jeong JS, Piao Y, Kang S, Son M, Kang YC, Du XF, Ryu J, Cho YW, Jiang HH, Oh MS, Hong SP, Oh YJ, Pak YK. Triple herbal extract DA-9805 exerts a neuroprotective effect via amelioration of mitochondrial damage in experimental models of Parkinson's disease. Sci Rep 2018; 8:15953. [PMID: 30374025 PMCID: PMC6206089 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-34240-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Moutan cortex, Angelica Dahurica root, and Bupleurum root are traditional herbal medicines used in Asian countries to treat various diseases caused by oxidative stress or inflammation. Parkinson's disease (PD) has been associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, but no effective treatment for mitochondrial dysfunction has yet been identified. In this study we investigated the neuroprotective effects of the triple herbal extract DA-9805 in experimental models of PD. DA-9805 was prepared by extracting three dried plant materials (Moutan cortex, Angelica Dahurica root, and Bupleurum root in a 1:1:1 mixture) with 90% ethanol on a stirring plate for 24 h at room temperature and fingerprinted using high-performance liquid chromatography. 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) and its active metabolite 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+), which both exert neurotoxic effects on dopaminergic neurons by inhibiting mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) complex I, were used to make experimental models of PD. In MPP+-treated SH-SY5Y cells, DA-9805 ameliorated the suppression of tyrosine hydroxylase expression and mitochondrial damage on OXPHOS complex 1 activity, mitochondrial membrane potential, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and oxygen consumption rate. In the MPTP-induced subacute PD model mice, oral administration of DA-9805 recovered dopamine content as well as bradykinesia, as determined by the rotarod test. DA-9805 protected against neuronal damage in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) and striatum. In both in vitro and in vivo models of PD, DA-9805 normalized the phosphorylation of AKT at S473 and T308 on the insulin signaling pathway and the expression of mitochondria-related genes. These results demonstrate that the triple herbal extract DA-9805 showed neuroprotective effects via alleviating mitochondria damage in experimental models of PD. We propose that DA-9805 may be a suitable candidate for disease-modifying therapeutics for PD.
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- Jin Seok Jeong
- R&D Center of Dong-A ST, Yong-in, Kyungki-do, 17073, Korea
- Department of Systems Biology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Neuroscience, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Korea
- Department of Emergency, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji City, Jilin Province, 133000, China
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- Department of Neuroscience, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Korea
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- Department of Neuroscience, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Korea
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- Department of Neuroscience, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Korea
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- R&D Center of Dong-A ST, Yong-in, Kyungki-do, 17073, Korea
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- R&D Center of Dong-A ST, Yong-in, Kyungki-do, 17073, Korea
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- R&D Center of Dong-A ST, Yong-in, Kyungki-do, 17073, Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Korea
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- Department of Systems Biology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Korea.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Korea.
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Korea.
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Imperatorin ameliorates lipopolysaccharide induced memory deficit by mitigating proinflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress and modulating brain-derived neurotropic factor. Cytokine 2018; 110:78-86. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2018.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2017] [Revised: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Kwon MH, Jeong JS, Ryu J, Cho YW, Kang HE. Pharmacokinetics and Brain Distribution of the Active Components of DA-9805, Saikosaponin A, Paeonol, and Imperatorin in Rats. Pharmaceutics 2018; 10:pharmaceutics10030133. [PMID: 30127277 PMCID: PMC6160927 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10030133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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DA-9805 is a botanical anti-Parkinson’s drug candidate formulated from ethanol extracts of the root of Bupleurum falcatum, the root cortex of Paeonia suffruticosa, and the root of Angelica dahurica. The pharmacokinetics (PKs) and brain distribution of active/representative ingredients of DA-9805, Saikosaponin a (SSa; 1.1–4.6 mg/kg), Paeonol (PA; 14.8–59.2 mg/kg), and Imperatorin (IMP; 1.4–11.5 mg/kg) were evaluated following the intravenous or oral administration of each pure component and the equivalent dose of DA-9805 in rats. All three components had greater dose-normalized areas under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) and slower clearance with higher doses, following intravenous administration. By contrast, dose-proportional AUC values of SSa, PA, and IMP were observed following the oral administration of each pure component (with the exception of IMP at the highest dose) or DA-9805. Compared to oral administration of each pure compound, DA-9805 administration showed an increase in the AUC of SSa (by 96.1–163%) and PA (by 155–164%), possibly due to inhibition of their metabolism by IMP or other component(s) in DA-9805. A delay in the absorption of PA and IMP was observed when they were administered as DA-9805. All three components of DA-9805 showed greater binding values in brain homogenates than in plasma, possibly explaining why the brain-to-plasma ratios were greater than unity following multiple oral administrations of DA-9805. By contrast, their levels in cerebrospinal fluid were negligible. Our results further our understanding of the comprehensive PK characteristics of SSa, PA, and IMP in rats and the comparative PKs between each pure component and DA-9805.
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- Mi Hye Kwon
- College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, 43 Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon 14662, Korea.
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- Research Center, Dong-A ST Co., Ltd., 21 Geumhwa-ro, 105beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin 17073, Korea.
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- Research Center, Dong-A ST Co., Ltd., 21 Geumhwa-ro, 105beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin 17073, Korea.
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- Research Center, Dong-A ST Co., Ltd., 21 Geumhwa-ro, 105beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin 17073, Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy and Integrated Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Catholic University of Korea, 43 Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon 14662, Korea.
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Lai CL, Lu CC, Lin HC, Sung YF, Wu YP, Hong JS, Peng GS. Valproate is protective against 6-OHDA-induced dopaminergic neurodegeneration in rodent midbrain: A potential role of BDNF up-regulation. J Formos Med Assoc 2018; 118:420-428. [PMID: 30031602 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2018.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2017] [Revised: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The main purpose of this study was to extend previously reported showing potent neuroprotective effect of valproic acid (VPA) in primary midbrain neuro-glial cultures to investigate whether VPA could protect dopamine (DA) neurons in vivo against 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced neurodegeneration and to determine the underlying mechanism. METHODS Male adult rats received a daily intraperitoneal injection of VPA or saline for two weeks before and after injection of 5, 10, or 15 μg of 6-OHDA into the brain. All rats were evaluated for motor function by rotarod performance. Brain samples were prepared for immunohistochemical staining and for determination of levels of dopamine, dopamine metabolites, and neurotrophic factors. RESULTS 6-OHDA injection showed significant and dose-dependent damage of dopaminergic neurons and decrease of striatal dopamine content. Rats in the VPA-treated group were markedly protected from the loss of dopaminergic neurons and showed improvements in motor performance, compared to the control group at the moderate 6-OHDA dose (10 μg). VPA-treated rats also showed significantly increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in the striatum and substantia nigra compared to the levels in control animals. CONCLUSION Our studies demonstrate that VPA exerts neuroprotective effects in a rat model of 6-OHDA-induced Parkinson's disease (PD), likely in part by up-regulation BDNF.
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- Ching-Long Lai
- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department and Graduate Institute of Pharmacology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, NIEHS-NIH, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Neurology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Neurology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Hsinchu Branch, Taiwan.
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Wang N, Che D, Zeng Y, Cao J, Wang J, Zhang T. The anti-inflammation effect of Baige capsule and its principal components mixture in MCAO rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2018; 40:327-332. [PMID: 29944037 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2018.1485026] [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: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Baige (BG) is a compound Chinese herbal preparation, constituted of different position extracts (ethanol extracts from Pueraria lobate and SFE-CO2 extracts from Radix Angelicae dahuricae) of P. lobata and A. dahurica to treat the brain injury in patients. AIM The goal of this study was to identify the neuroprotective properties of BG and its principal component mixture (PCM) and verify whether the material basis for BG is its PCM. METHODS Middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was operated on male Sprague-Dawley rat for 2 h, different doses of BG or PCM or vehicle were gavaged after 3 h of MCAO. Rats were sacrificed after 30 days treatment. Blood serum inflammation factors and NGF were detected by ELISA. RESULTS After 30 days of treatment, both BG and PCM interventions reduced the infarct volume, modified neurological severity score (mNSS) in rats, declined IL-1β and IL-6 levels in the serum, increased NGF level in the serum and recovered the number of Nissl body in injured brain. CONCLUSIONS Both BG and PCM exert equivalent levels of recovery effect in MCAO on rats; and PCM is the material foundation of BG. This recovery effect is associated with inflammatory inhibition and NGF production.
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- Nan Wang
- a School of Pharmacy , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an , China.,b National-Provincial Joint Engineering Research Center for Natural Vascular Medicine Screening & Analysis , Xi'an , China
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- a School of Pharmacy , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an , China.,b National-Provincial Joint Engineering Research Center for Natural Vascular Medicine Screening & Analysis , Xi'an , China
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- a School of Pharmacy , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an , China.,b National-Provincial Joint Engineering Research Center for Natural Vascular Medicine Screening & Analysis , Xi'an , China
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- a School of Pharmacy , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an , China.,b National-Provincial Joint Engineering Research Center for Natural Vascular Medicine Screening & Analysis , Xi'an , China
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- a School of Pharmacy , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an , China.,b National-Provincial Joint Engineering Research Center for Natural Vascular Medicine Screening & Analysis , Xi'an , China
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- a School of Pharmacy , Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an , China.,b National-Provincial Joint Engineering Research Center for Natural Vascular Medicine Screening & Analysis , Xi'an , China
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Kwon MH, Jeong JS, Ryu J, Cho YW, Kang HE. Simultaneous determination of saikosaponin a, paeonol, and imperatorin, components of DA-9805, in rat plasma by LC–MS/MS and application to a pharmacokinetic study. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2017; 1068-1069:289-296. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2017.10.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2017] [Revised: 10/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Zhang XN, Ma ZJ, Wang Y, Sun B, Guo X, Pan CQ, Chen LM. Angelica Dahurica ethanolic extract improves impaired wound healing by activating angiogenesis in diabetes. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0177862. [PMID: 28542422 PMCID: PMC5443501 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0177862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Abnormal angiogenesis plays an important role in impaired wound healing and development of chronic wounds in diabetes mellitus. Angelica dahurica radix is a common traditional Chinese medicine with wide spectrum medicinal effects. In this study, we analyzed the potential roles of Angelica dahurica ethanolic extract (ADEE) in correcting impaired angiogenesis and delayed wound healing in diabetes by using streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. ADEE treatment accelerated diabetic wound healing through inducing angiogenesis and granulation tissue formation. The angiogenic property of ADEE was subsequently verified ex vivo using aortic ring assays. Furthermore, we investigated the in vitro angiogenic activity of ADEE and its underlying mechanisms using human umbilical vein endothelial cells. ADEE treatment induced HUVECs proliferation, migration, and tube formation, which are typical phenomena of angiogenesis, in dose-dependent manners. These effects were associated with activation of angiogenic signal modulators, including extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), Akt, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) as well as increased NO production, and independent of affecting VEGF expression. ADEE-induced angiogenic events were inhibited by the MEK inhibitor PD98059, the PI3K inhibitor Wortmannin, and the eNOS inhibitor L-NAME. Our findings highlight an angiogenic role of ADEE and its ability to protect against impaired wound healing, which may be developed as a promising therapy for impaired angiogenesis and delayed wound healing in diabetes.
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- Xiao-Na Zhang
- From the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- From 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center of Tianjin for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Hormone and Development, Ministry of Health, Metabolic Disease Hospital and Tianjin Institute of Endocrinology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- From 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center of Tianjin for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Hormone and Development, Ministry of Health, Metabolic Disease Hospital and Tianjin Institute of Endocrinology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- From 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center of Tianjin for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Hormone and Development, Ministry of Health, Metabolic Disease Hospital and Tianjin Institute of Endocrinology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- From 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center of Tianjin for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Hormone and Development, Ministry of Health, Metabolic Disease Hospital and Tianjin Institute of Endocrinology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- From 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center of Tianjin for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Hormone and Development, Ministry of Health, Metabolic Disease Hospital and Tianjin Institute of Endocrinology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- From 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center of Tianjin for Medical Epigenetics, Key Laboratory of Hormone and Development, Ministry of Health, Metabolic Disease Hospital and Tianjin Institute of Endocrinology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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Liao B, Chen R, Lin F, Mai A, Chen J, Li H, Dong S, Xu Z. Imperatorin protects H9c2 cardiomyoblasts cells from hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced injury through activation of ERK signaling pathway. Saudi Pharm J 2017; 25:615-619. [PMID: 28579900 PMCID: PMC5447431 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2017.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Imperatorin is a compound found in plants and has been widely used in Chinese medicine for many years. It has many pharmacological effects, including the recently reported anti-apoptotic function, however, the mechanism largely remains unclear. This study is aimed to elucidate the mechanism of Imperatorin's anti-apoptotic function. METHODS A model of hypoxia and reoxygenation (H/R) treated h9c2 cardiomyoblasts was successfully constructed. The cells were treated with H/R condition, and followed by adding Imperatorin alone, Imperatorin with ERK inhibitor and/or ERK inhibitor alone, to examine the cell viability by Cell Counting Kit-8 assay, cell apoptosis rate by flow cytometry, and ERK expression by Western-blot under different conditions. RESULTS The results showed that imperatorin exerted protective effect on h9c2 cells from H/R injure. It was also found that it not only increased cell viability but also reduced the apoptotic rate for H/R treated h9c2 cells. The experiments also demonstrated that imperatorin could upregulate the expression levels of both ERK1 and ERK2, which is a key step in ERK signaling pathway activation. CONCLUSIONS These findings provided evidence that imperatorin could increase the cell viability and lower apoptotic rate in H/R treated h9c2 cells, and could also enhance the expression of ERK1/ERK2, demonstrating imperatorin's protective effect on H/R injured h9c2 cells through ERK signaling pathway.
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- Bihong Liao
- Department of Cardiology, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China
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Angelica dahurica (A. dahurica) is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant being used in clinical practice. The present study demonstrated that A. dahurica could reduce white-fat weight in high-fat-diet hyperlipidemic mice, decrease total cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations in the livers of both high-fat-diet and Triton WR1339 induced hyperlipidemic mice, and enhance the total hepatic lipase activities of them. These findings were further supported by the results derived from the experiments with HepG2 cells in vitro. In addition, the proteins related to lipids metabolism were investigated using LC-MS/MS, indicating that genes of lipid metabolism and lipid transport were regulated by A. dhurica. The results from LC-MS/MS were further conformed by Western blot and real time PCR assays. A. dahurica could down-regulate the expression of catalase (CAT) and sterol carrier protein2 (SCP2) and up-regulate the expression of lipid metabolism related genes-lipase member C (LIPC) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ). In the Triton WR1339 mouse liver and HepG2 cells in vitro, A. dahurica was able to increase the expression of LIPC and PPARγ, confirming the results from in vivo experiments. Imperatorin showed the same activity as A. dahurica, suggesting it was one of the major active ingredients of the herb. In conclusion, our work represented a first investigation demonstrating that A. dahurica was able to regulate lipid metabolism and could be developed as a novel approach to fighting against fatty liver and obesity.
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Protective effects of a herbal extract combination of Bupleurum falcatum , Paeonia suffruticosa , and Angelica dahurica against MPTP-induced neurotoxicity via regulation of nuclear receptor-related 1 protein. Neuroscience 2017; 340:166-175. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2016.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Revised: 10/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Sun GG, Shih JH, Chiou SH, Hong CJ, Lu SW, Pao LH. Chinese herbal medicines promote hippocampal neuroproliferation, reduce stress hormone levels, inhibit apoptosis, and improve behavior in chronically stressed mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 193:159-168. [PMID: 27416803 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2016] [Revised: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE An efficacious antidepressant without unwanted side effects is need urgently at present. This study aimed to investigate whether treatment with four Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs), namely Radix Astragali, Saposhnikovia divaricate (SD), Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. bark (EU), and Corydalis yanhusuo W. T. Wang (C. yanhusuo), could reverse the effects of chronic mild stress (CMS) in a depression-like mouse model and the potential mechanism(s) of their action. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vitro study, the proliferation of NSCs was assessed using the MTS assay. In vivo study, chronic mild stress (CMS) was used in mice for 14 days to establish a depression-like mouse model. Plasma corticosterone levels were assessed by UPLC coupled to a triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer. The forced swim test (FST) was used to assess the effects of the four CHMs on depression. BrdU incorporation and TUNEL staining were used to assay hippocampal precursor cell proliferation rate and apoptosis. RESULTS The CHMs included Radix Astragali, EU, C. yanhusuo, and SD were shown to promote neuroproliferation in vitro. In vivo study, oral administration of these four CHMs for 14 days reversed the elevated plasma corticosterone levels, body weight loss, decrease in proliferation of hippocampal precursor cells; they also inhibited hippocampal cell apoptosis, and exhibited an antidepressant-like effect in a depression-like mouse model induced by CMS. CONCLUSIONS Our study indicates that each of these CHMs has the potential to ameliorate depression. The possible mechanisms of action include modulation of the HPA axis, reduction in stress hormone levels, inhibition of apoptosis, and promotion of hippocampal neuronal plasticity and neurogenesis.
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- Gao-Ge Sun
- School of Pharmacy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Institute of Pharmacology, National Yang-Ming University & Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital & School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China; Research Center for Industry of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China; Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Wang Q, Dai P, Bao H, Liang P, Wang W, Xing A, Sun J. Anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects of sanguinarine following cerebral ischemia in rats. Exp Ther Med 2016; 13:263-268. [PMID: 28123499 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2016.3947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Protective agents that can diminish injuries caused by cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) are important in alleviating the harmful outcomes of stroke. The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective role of sanguinarine in cerebral I/R injury. A rat middle cerebral artery occlusion model was used to assess the clinical effect of sanguinarine, and inflammatory cytokines in the serum were detected by ELISA. Western blotting was performed to examine the change in levels of apoptosis-associated proteins in the injured brains. The results suggested that sanguinarine, an anti-inflammatory agent derived from the roots of Sanguinaria canadensis, improved the state of cerebral ischemia in a rat model. The data demonstrated that when rats were treated with sanguinarine prior to middle cerebral artery occlusion, the infarct volume was reduced significantly. The inflammatory factors tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1β were measured in sanguinarine and vehicle-treated groups using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and the expression levels of the three factors were significantly reduced following treatment with sanguinarine (P<0.05). In addition, western blot analysis demonstrated that the ratio of B-cell lymphoma 2/Bcl-2-associated X protein was significantly increased following treatment with sanguinarine (P<0.05). The study demonstrated that sanguinarine exerts a protective effect in cerebral ischemia, and that this effect is associated with the anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties of sanguinarine.
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- Qin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pharmacogenomics, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pharmacogenomics, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pharmacogenomics, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pharmacogenomics, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pharmacogenomics, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pharmacogenomics, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pharmacogenomics, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P.R. China
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Fei L, Xu K. Zhikang Capsule ameliorates dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis by inhibition of inflammation, apoptosis, oxidative stress and MyD88-dependent TLR4 signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 192:236-247. [PMID: 27452656 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.07.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Revised: 07/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/20/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Zhikang Capsule (ZKC) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) modified from classic formulas Qi-Li-San (an ancient formula dating to Qing Dynasty) and Fu-Jin-Sheng-Ji-San (written into The Golden Mirror of Medicine). ZKC contains 14 kinds of materials and has been widely used for the clinical therapy of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) for a long time. However, the therapeutic mechanisms of ZKC are still unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY To determine the protective effect of ZKC on dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis and explore the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS C57BL/6 mice were fed with 3% DSS in drinking water for one week to induce experimental colitis. They were randomly assigned to six groups according to the treatment conditions. The histological changes of colon tissues were observed by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. The serum concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-1β, and IL-12) and anti-inflammatory mediators (IL-4 and IL-10) was detected by enzyme-linked immune sorbent assays (ELISAs). The production of MPO, SOD, MDA, NO, and caspase-3 was assessed by biochemical assay kits. The expression of iNOS, ICAM-1, and NF-ΚB was evaluated by immunohistochemistry staining. The levels of TLR4, MyD88, and TRAF6 were determined by western blot. RESULTS Histologic analysis exhibited that ZKC alleviated the inflammation, loss of goblet cells, and submucosal edema induced by DSS. ZKC significantly suppressed the pro-inflammatory cytokines and promoted the anti-inflammatory mediators. The antioxidation of ZKC was indicated by increased activity of SOD and reduced production of MDA, NO, and iNOS in ZKC-treated mice. Furthermore, ZKC repressed the colonic expression of caspase-3 and the activity of the MyD88-dependent TLR4 signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS This research demonstrated the protective effect of ZKC on DSS-induced colitis. For the first time, we identified four therapeutic mechanisms of ZKC, including effective inhibition of the inflammatory responses, significant alleviation of intestinal epithelium apoptosis, considerable prevention of oxidative stress, and selective down-regulation of the MyD88-dependent TLR4 signaling pathway. With high therapeutic effects and low toxic effects, ZKC exhibits great superiority over western medicines in IBD treatment.
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- Liang Fei
- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277Jiefang Road, Wuhan 430022, PR China.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277Jiefang Road, Wuhan 430022, PR China.
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Zheng YM, Shen JZ, Wang Y, Lu AX, Ho WS. Anti-oxidant and anti-cancer activities of Angelica dahurica extract via induction of apoptosis in colon cancer cells. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 23:1267-1274. [PMID: 26776960 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2015.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2015] [Revised: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 11/14/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Angelica dahurica Radix is the common herbal medicine with anti-cancer activities. However, details of its anti-cancer activities are lacking. MATERIALS AND METHODS We investigated the anti-cancer effects of Angelica dahurica extract in HT-29 colon cancer cell line. Cell viability, apoptotic and necrotic activities and the mechanism of actions of the active fraction were measured. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The organic extract of Angelica dahurica Radi decreased significantly the gene expression of p53, Bcl, Bax and induced apoptosis via caspase cascade and cell cycle arrest. The ethanol-ethyl acetate fraction showed anti-cancer activities in HT-29 cancer cells. A HPLC-DAD analysis of the fraction indicated the presence of Imperatorin and isoimperatorin, which are the major coumarins in the active fraction that contribute to the anti-cancer activities. CONCLUSIONS This study has evaluated the ant-cancer activity of the organic extract of Angelica dahurica Radix against colon cancer cells and provided a basis of further development of the herbal extract for treatment of colon cancer.
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- Yi Mei Zheng
- Minnan Normal University, College of Biological Science and Technology, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China.
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Wang Y, Zhang J, Han M, Liu B, Gao Y, Ma P, Zhang S, Zheng Q, Song X. SMND-309 promotes neuron survival through the activation of the PI3K/Akt/CREB-signalling pathway. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2016; 54:1982-1990. [PMID: 26911316 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2015.1137951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Context In clinical practice, the promotion of neuron survival is necessary to recover neurological functions after the onset of stroke. Objective This study aimed to investigate the post-ischaemic neuroprotective effect of SMND-309, a novel metabolite of salvianolic acid, on differentiated SH-SY5Y cells. Materials and methods SH-SY5Y cells were differentiated by pre-treating with 5 μM all-trans-retinoic acid for 6 d. The differentiated SH-SY5Y cells were exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) for 2 h and reperfusion (R) for 24 h to induce OGD/R injury. After OGD injury, differentiated SH-SY5Y cells were treated with or without SMND-309 (5, 10, 20 μM) for another 24 h. Cell viability was detected through Cell counting kit-8 assay and lactate dehydrogenase leakage assay. Apoptosis was evaluated through flow cytometry, caspase-3 activity assay. Changes in protein levels were assessed through Western blot. Results SMND-309 ameliorated the degree of injury in the differentiated SH-SY5Y cells by increasing cell viabilities (5 μM, 65.4% ± 4.1%; 10 μM, 69.8% ± 3.7%; 20 μM, 75.3% ± 5.1%) and by reducing LDH activity (20 μM, 2.5 fold) upon OGD/R stimulation. Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate/propidium iodide staining results suggested that apoptotic rate of differentiated SH-SY5Y cells decreased from 43.8% induced by OGD/R injury to 19.2% when the cells were treated with 20 μM SMND-309. SMND-309 significantly increased the Bcl-2 level of the injured differentiated SH-SY5Y cells but decreased the caspase-3 activity of these cells by 1.6-fold. In contrast, SMND-309 did not affect the Bax level of these cells. SMND-309 evidently increased the protein expression of BDNF when Akt and CREB were activated. This function was antagonized by the addition of LY294002. Conclusion SMND-309 can prevent neuronal cell death in vitro. This process may be related to the activation of the PI3K/Akt/CREB-signalling pathway.
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- Youlei Wang
- a School of Special Education , Binzhou Medical University , Yantai , PR China
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- a School of Special Education , Binzhou Medical University , Yantai , PR China
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- b Zibo Occupational Disease Hospital , Zibo , PR China
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- a School of Special Education , Binzhou Medical University , Yantai , PR China
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- a School of Special Education , Binzhou Medical University , Yantai , PR China
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- a School of Special Education , Binzhou Medical University , Yantai , PR China
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- c School of Pharmacy , Taishan Medical College , Taian , PR China
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- a School of Special Education , Binzhou Medical University , Yantai , PR China
- d Department of Otolaryngology - HNS , Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , OH , USA
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- a School of Special Education , Binzhou Medical University , Yantai , PR China
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Lee E, Choi SY, Yang JH, Lee YJ. Preventive effects of imperatorin on perfluorohexanesulfonate-induced neuronal apoptosis via inhibition of intracellular calcium-mediated ERK pathway. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2016; 20:399-406. [PMID: 27382356 PMCID: PMC4930908 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2016.20.4.399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2016] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Early life neuronal exposure to environmental toxicants has been suggested to be an important etiology of neurodegenerative disease development. Perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS), one of the major perfluoroalkyl compounds, is widely distributed environmental contaminants. We have reported that PFHxS induces neuronal apoptosis via ERK-mediated pathway. Imperatorin is a furanocoumarin found in various edible plants and has a wide range of pharmacological effects including neuroprotection. In this study, the effects of imperatorin on PFHxS-induced neuronal apoptosis and the underlying mechanisms are examined using cerebellar granule cells (CGC). CGC were isolated from seven-day old rats and were grown in culture for seven days. Caspase-3 activity and TUNEL staining were used to determine neuronal apoptosis. PFHxS-induced apoptosis of CGC was significantly reduced by imperatorin and PD98059, an ERK pathway inhibitor. PFHxS induced a persistent increase in intracellular calcium, which was significantly blocked by imperatorin, NMDA receptor antagonist, MK801 and the L-type voltage-dependent calcium channel blockers, diltiazem and nifedipine. The activation of caspase-3 by PFHxS was also inhibited by MK801, diltiazem and nifedipine. PFHxS-increased ERK activation was inhibited by imperatorin, MK801, diltiazem and nifedipine. Taken together, imperatorin protects CGC against PFHxS-induced apoptosis via inhibition of NMDA receptor/intracellular calcium-mediated ERK pathway.
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- Eunkyung Lee
- Research and Development Division, Korea Promotion Institute for Traditional Medicine Industry, Gyeongsan 38540, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology/Toxicology, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu 42472, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology/Toxicology, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu 42472, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology/Toxicology, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu 42472, Korea
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Hou XQ, Zhang L, Yang C, Rong CP, He WQ, Zhang CX, Li S, Su RY, Chang X, Qin JH, Chen YB, Xian SX, Wang Q. Alleviating effects of Bushen-Yizhi formula on ibotenic acid-induced cholinergic impairments in rat. Rejuvenation Res 2016; 18:111-27. [PMID: 25482164 DOI: 10.1089/rej.2014.1603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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This study explored the curative effect and underlying mechanisms of a traditional Chinese medicine compound prescription, Bushen-Yizhi formula (BSYZ), in ibotenic acid (IBO)-induced rats. Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests showed that BSYZ significantly improved spatial and object memory. Brain immunohistochemistry staining showed that BSYZ significantly up-regulated expression of choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) and nerve growth factor (NGF) in the hippocampus and cortex. The protein tyrosine kinase high-affinity receptor TrkA was slightly increased in the hippocampus and cortex, and significantly enhanced in the nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM) after BSYZ intervention. The immunoreactivity of the p75 low-affinity receptor in BSYZ-treated rats was significantly strengthened in the cortex. Similar expression trends of nerve growth factor (NGF), TrkA, and p75 mRNA were observed in the hippocampus and cortex. Additionally, BSYZ reversed IBO-induced disorders of acetylcholine (ACh) levels, ChAT, and cholinesterase (ChE) in the cortex, which was consistent with the changes in mRNA levels of ChAT and acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Expression of ChAT and AChE proteins and mRNA in the hippocampus was up-regulated, whereas the apoptosis-relative protein cleaved caspase-3 was decreased after administration of BSYZ. Moreover, changes in cell death were confirmed by histological morphology. Thus, the results indicated that the BSYZ formula could ameliorate memory impairments in IBO-induced rats, and it exerted its therapeutic action probably by modulating cholinergic pathways, NGF signaling, and anti-apoptosis. Overall, it is suggested that the BSYZ formula might be a potential therapeutic approach for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other cholinergic impairment-related diseases.
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- Xue-Qin Hou
- 1 DME Center, Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine , Guangzhou, China
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Wang LY, Liu J, Li Y, Li B, Zhang YY, Jing ZW, Yu YN, Li HX, Guo SS, Zhao YJ, Wang Z, Wang YY. Time-dependent variation of pathways and networks in a 24-hour window after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. BMC SYSTEMS BIOLOGY 2015; 9:11. [PMID: 25884595 PMCID: PMC4355473 DOI: 10.1186/s12918-015-0152-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury may simultaneously result in functional variation of multiple genes/pathways. However, most prior time-sequence studies on its pathomechanism only focused on a single gene or pathway. Our study aimed to systematically analyze the time-dependent variation in the expression of multiple pathways and networks within 24 h after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Results By uploading 374 ischemia-related genes into the MetaCore software, the variation in the expression of multiple pathways and networks in 3 h, 12 h, and 24 h after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury had been analyzed. The conserved TNFR1-signaling pathway, among the top 10 pathways, was consistently enriched in 3 h, 12 h, and 24 h groups. Three overlapping pathways were found between 3 h and 12 h groups; 2 between 12 h and 24 h groups; and 1 between 3 h and 24 h groups. Five, 4, and 6 non-overlapping pathways were observed in 3 h, 12 h, and 24 h groups, respectively. Apart from pathways reported by earlier studies, we identified a novel pathway related to the time-dependent development of cerebral ischemia pathogenesis. The process of apoptosis stimulation by external signals, among the top 10 processes, was consistently enriched in 3 h, 12 h, and 24 h groups; 2, 1, and 2 processes overlapped between 3 h and 12 h groups, 12 h and 24 h groups, and 3 h and 24 h groups, respectively. Four, 5, and 5 non-overlapping processes were found in 3 h, 12 h and 24 h groups, respectively. The presence of apoptotic processes was observed in all the 3 groups; while anti-apoptotic processes only existed in 3 h and 12 h groups. Additionally, according to node degree, network comparison identified 1, 8,and 5 important genes or proteins (e.g. Pyk2, PKC, E2F1, and VEGF-A) in 3 h, 12 h, and 24 h groups, respectively. The Jaccard similarity index revealed a higher level of similarity between 12 h and 24 h groups than that between 3 h and 12 h groups. Conclusion Time-dependent treatment can be utilized to reduce apoptosis, which may activate anti-apoptotic pathways within 12 h after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Pathway and network analyses may help identify novel pathways and genes implicated in disease pathogenesis. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12918-015-0152-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Li-Ying Wang
- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 11 East Road, North of 3rd Ring Road, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Institute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of China Medical Sciences, No.5 Beixiange, Beijing, 100053, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16#, Beijing, 100700, China.
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Inhibitory effects of imperatorin on voltage-gated K+ channels and ATP-sensitive K+ channels. Pharmacol Rep 2015; 67:134-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pharep.2014.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 08/13/2014] [Accepted: 08/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Deng GG, Wei W, Yang XW, Zhang YB, Xu W, Gong NB, Lü Y, Wang FF. New coumarins from the roots of Angelica dahurica var. formosana cv. Chuanbaizhi and their inhibition on NO production in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells. Fitoterapia 2015; 101:194-200. [PMID: 25647326 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2015.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2014] [Revised: 01/23/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A new linear pyranocoumarin named (-)-hydroxydecursinol (1) and a new biscoumarin named (±)-dahuribiscoumarin (2), together with six known compounds isoimperatorin (3), imperatorin (4), phellopterin (5), isodemethylfuropinarine (6), demethylfuropinarine (7), and (+)-decursinol (8) were isolated from the 75% ethanolic extract of the roots of Angelica dahurica var. formosana cv. Chuanbaizhi. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic techniques, including 2D NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, and the structure of 2 was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. All of the isolated compounds were evaluated for the inhibition against nitric oxide (NO) production in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated RAW264.7 macrophage cell line, and exhibited the inhibitory activity on NO production in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, real-time PCR analysis revealed that compounds 2, 5-8 could significantly suppress the expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase mRNA in a concentration-dependent manner. And their primary structure-activity relationships of NO inhibitory effects were also briefly discussed. These compounds are potential candidates for further bioassay studies to determine their suitability as drug leads.
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- Gai-Gai Deng
- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, PR China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, PR China
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Recent advances in cell membrane chromatography for traditional Chinese medicines analysis. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2014; 101:141-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2014.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Revised: 05/07/2014] [Accepted: 05/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Multifunctional Effects of Mangosteen Pericarp on Cognition in C57BL/6J and Triple Transgenic Alzheimer's Mice. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 2014:813672. [PMID: 25525451 PMCID: PMC4267462 DOI: 10.1155/2014/813672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2014] [Revised: 11/06/2014] [Accepted: 11/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Mangosteen- (Garcinia mangostana-) based nutraceutical compounds have long been reported to possess multiple health-promoting properties. The current study investigated whether mangosteen pericarp (MP) could attenuate cognitive dysfunction. First, we found that treatment with MP significantly reduced the cell death and increased the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) level in an organotypic hippocampal slice culture (OHSC). We then investigated the effects of age and MP diet on the cognitive function of male C57BL/6J (B6) mice. After 8-month dietary supplementation, the MP diet (5000 ppm) significantly attenuated the cognitive impairment associated with anti-inflammation, increasing BDNF level and decreasing p-tau (phospho-tau S202) in older B6 mice. We further applied MP dietary supplementation to triple transgenic Alzheimer's disease (3×Tg-AD) mice from 5 to 13 months old. The MP diet exerted neuroprotective, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory effects and reduced the Aβ deposition and p-tau (S202/S262) levels in the hippocampus of 3×Tg-AD mice, which might further attenuate the deficit in spatial memory retrieval. Thus, these results revealed that the multifunctional properties of MP might offer a promising supplementary diet to attenuate cognitive dysfunction in AD.
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