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Chen S, Song S, Tan Y, He S, Ren X, Li Z, Liu Y. Optimization of ultrasonic-assisted debittering of Ganoderma lucidum using response surface methodology, characterization, and evaluation of antioxidant activity. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17943. [PMID: 39421421 PMCID: PMC11485051 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024] Open
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Background Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) has gained increasing attention as a potential health care product and food source. However, the bitter taste of G. lucidum has limited its development and utilization for the food industry. Methonds The response surface methodology was employed to optimize the inclusion conditions for the debittering of G. lucidum. The effects of 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin concentration (12-14 g/mL), ultrasound temperature (20-40 °C and host-guest ratio (1:1-2:1) on response variables were studied. The physical characteristics of inclusion complexes prepared through spray drying and freeze drying were analyzed. The antioxidant activity of the different treated samples was subsequently investigated. Results Study results showed that, in comparison to the control group, the inclusion solution displayed a significantly enhanced taste profile under optimal processing conditions, exhibiting an 80.74% reduction in bitterness value. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies indicated the successful formation of inclusion compounds. The moisture content and bulk density of spray-dried powder were found to be significantly superior to those of freeze-dried powder (p < 0.05). In comparison to the diluted solution, the inclusion liquid demonstrated a 20.27%, 30.01% and 36.55% increase in ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), hydroxyl radical scavenging and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) scavenging respectively. Further, the DPPH clearance of microencapsulated powder was not significantly different from that of tocopherol at a concentration of 25 mg/mL. Conclusions In summary, the study provides theoretical basis and methodological guidance to eliminate the bitterness of G. lucidum, and therefore provide potential options to the use of G. lucidum as a food source.
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- Shuting Chen
- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
- Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources and Germplasm Innovation in Karst Region, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
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- Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources and Germplasm Innovation in Karst Region, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
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- Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources and Germplasm Innovation in Karst Region, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
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- Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources and Germplasm Innovation in Karst Region, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
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- Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources and Germplasm Innovation in Karst Region, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
- Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
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- Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources and Germplasm Innovation in Karst Region, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
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Zhang Y, Kang Q, He L, Chan KI, Gu H, Xue W, Zhong Z, Tan W. Exploring the immunometabolic potential of Danggui Buxue Decoction for the treatment of IBD-related colorectal cancer. Chin Med 2024; 19:117. [PMID: 39210410 PMCID: PMC11360867 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-00978-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Danggui Buxue (DGBX) decoction is a classical prescription composed of Astragali Radix (AR) and Angelicae Sinensis Radix (ASR), used to enrich blood, and nourish Qi in Chinese medicine, with the potential to recover energy and stimulate metabolism. Chronic inflammation is a risk factor in the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-related colorectal cancer (CRC). More importantly, AR and ASR have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities, as well as prefiguring a potential effect on inflammation-cancer transformation. We, therefore, aimed to review the immunometabolism potential of DGBX decoction and its components in this malignant transformation, to provide a helpful complement to manage the risk of IBD-CRC. The present study investigates the multifaceted roles of DGBX decoction and its entire components AR and ASR, including anti-inflammation effects, anti-cancer properties, immune regulation, and metabolic regulation. This assessment is informed by a synthesis of scholarly literature, with more than two hundred articles retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases within the past two decades. The search strategy employed utilized keywords such as "Danggui Buxue", "Astragali Radix", "Angelicae Sinensis Radix", "Inflammation", and "Metabolism", alongside the related synonyms, with a particular emphasis on high-quality research and studies yielding significant findings. The potential of DGBX decoction in modulating immunometabolism holds promise for the treatment of IBD-related CRC. It is particularly relevant given the heterogeneity of CRC and the growing trend towards personalized medicine, but the precise and detailed mechanism necessitate further in vivo validation and extensive clinical studies to substantiate the immunometabolic modulation and delineate the pathways involved.
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- Yang Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, 999078, SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, 999078, SAR, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Chan KI, Zhang S, Li G, Xu Y, Cui L, Wang Y, Su H, Tan W, Zhong Z. MYC Oncogene: A Druggable Target for Treating Cancers with Natural Products. Aging Dis 2024; 15:640-697. [PMID: 37450923 PMCID: PMC10917530 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2023.0520] [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: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Various diseases, including cancers, age-associated disorders, and acute liver failure, have been linked to the oncogene, MYC. Animal testing and clinical trials have shown that sustained tumor volume reduction can be achieved when MYC is inactivated, and different combinations of therapeutic agents including MYC inhibitors are currently being developed. In this review, we first provide a summary of the multiple biological functions of the MYC oncoprotein in cancer treatment, highlighting that the equilibrium points of the MYC/MAX, MIZ1/MYC/MAX, and MAD (MNT)/MAX complexes have further potential in cancer treatment that could be used to restrain MYC oncogene expression and its functions in tumorigenesis. We also discuss the multifunctional capacity of MYC in various cellular cancer processes, including its influences on immune response, metabolism, cell cycle, apoptosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, metastasis, angiogenesis, multidrug resistance, and intestinal flora. Moreover, we summarize the MYC therapy patent landscape and emphasize the potential of MYC as a druggable target, using herbal medicine modulators. Finally, we describe pending challenges and future perspectives in biomedical research, involving the development of therapeutic approaches to modulate MYC or its targeted genes. Patients with cancers driven by MYC signaling may benefit from therapies targeting these pathways, which could delay cancerous growth and recover antitumor immune responses.
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- Ka Iong Chan
- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR 999078, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR 999078, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR 999078, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR 999078, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR 999078, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR 999078, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR 999078, China
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Jiang M, Peng M, Li Y, Li G, Li X, Zhuang L. Quality evaluation of four Ferula plants and identification of their key volatiles based on non-targeted metabolomics. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 14:1297449. [PMID: 38239214 PMCID: PMC10794503 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1297449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Introduction Ferula is a traditional, edible, and important medicinal plant with high economic value. The distinction between edible and non-edible Ferula remains unclear. Methods In this study, headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME/GC-MS) and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) non-targeted metabolomics techniques were used to systematically and comprehensively analyse secondary metabolites in the leaves and roots of four species of Ferula, considering their edibility. Results A total of 166 leaf volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and 1,079 root metabolites were identified. Additionally, 42 potential VOCs and 62 differential root metabolites were screened to distinguish between edible and non-edible Ferula. Twelve volatile metabolites were specific to F. feurlaeoides, and eight compounds were specific to the three edible Ferula species. The results showed that compounds containing sulphur, aldehydes, and ketones, which produce pungent odours, were the primary sources of the strong odour of Ferula. The root differential metabolites include 13 categories, among which the high concentration group is organic acids, amino acids, terpenoids and fatty acids. The bioactive metabolites and VOCs in the roots exhibited species-specific characteristics. VOCs with various odors were linked to the distribution of root metabolites in both edible and non-edible Ferula plants. The screened root markers may contribute to the formation of characteristic VOCs. Discussion This study identified the difference in flavour between edible and non-edible Ferula plants and, for the first time, demonstrated the contribution of the efficacy of Ferula root to the unique flavour of the above-ground parts of Ferula. These results provide a theoretical basis for selecting Ferula for consumption and help evaluate the quality of different species of Ferula. Our findings may facilitate food processing and the further development of Ferula.
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- Meng Jiang
- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Oasis Town and Mountain-basin System Ecology, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Oasis Town and Mountain-basin System Ecology, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Oasis Town and Mountain-basin System Ecology, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Oasis Town and Mountain-basin System Ecology, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- Xinjiang Compass Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Changji, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Oasis Town and Mountain-basin System Ecology, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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Lasso P, Rojas L, Arévalo C, Urueña C, Murillo N, Fiorentino S. Natural Products Induce Different Anti-Tumor Immune Responses in Murine Models of 4T1 Mammary Carcinoma and B16-F10 Melanoma. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16698. [PMID: 38069022 PMCID: PMC10706186 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Natural products obtained from Petiveria alliacea (Anamu-SC) and Caesalpinia spinosa (P2Et) have been used for cancer treatment, but the mechanisms by which they exert their antitumor activity appear to be different. In the present work, we show that the Anamu-SC extract reduces tumor growth in the 4T1 murine mammary carcinoma model but not in the B16-F10 melanoma model, unlike the standardized P2Et extract. Both extracts decreased the levels of interleukin-10 (IL-10) in the B16-F10 model, but only P2Et increased the levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and interferon gamma (IFNγ). Likewise, co-treatment of P2Et and doxorubicin (Dox) significantly reduced tumor size by 70% compared to the control group, but co-treatment of Anamu-SC with Dox had no additive effect. Analysis of intratumoral immune infiltrates showed that Anamu-SC decreased CD4+ T cell frequency more than P2Et but increased CD8+ T cell frequency more significantly. Both extracts reduced intratumoral monocytic myeloid-derived suppressor-like cell (M-MDSC-LC) migration, but the effect was lost when co-treated with doxorubicin. The use of P2Et alone or in co-treatment with Anamu-SC reduced the frequency of regulatory T cells and increased the CD8+/Treg ratio. In addition, Anamu-SC reduced glucose consumption in tumor cells, but this apparently has no effect on IFNγ- and TNFα-producing T cells, although it did reduce the frequency of IL-2-producing T cells. The efficacy of these herbal preparations is increasingly clear, as is the specificity conditioned by tumor heterogeneity as well as the different chemical complexity of each preparation. Although these results contribute to the understanding of specificity and its future benefits, they also underline the fact that the development of each of these standardized extracts called polymolecular drugs must follow a rigorous path to elucidate their biological activity.
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia; (P.L.); (L.R.); (C.A.); (C.U.); (N.M.)
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Lasso P, Rojas L, Arévalo C, Urueña C, Murillo N, Nossa P, Sandoval T, Chitiva LC, Barreto A, Costa GM, Fiorentino S. Piper nigrum extract suppresses tumor growth and enhances the antitumor immune response in murine models of breast cancer and melanoma. Cancer Immunol Immunother 2023; 72:3279-3292. [PMID: 37464192 PMCID: PMC10491708 DOI: 10.1007/s00262-023-03487-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Although the antitumor effect of P. nigrum has been widely studied, research related to its possible immunomodulatory effects is relatively scarce. Here, the antitumor and immunomodulatory activity of an ethanolic extract of P. nigrum were evaluated in the murine models of 4T1 breast cancer and B16-F10 melanoma. In vitro evaluations showed that the P. nigrum extract has cytotoxic activity, induces apoptotic cell death, and has a pro-oxidant effect in both cell lines, but it regulates glucose uptake differently in both lines, decreasing it in 4T1 but not in B16-F10. P. nigrum extract significantly reduced tumor size in both models and decreased the occurrence of macrometastases in 4T1 model. Evaluation of immune subpopulations by flow cytometry revealed that the P. nigrum extract significantly increases the frequency of dendritic cells and activated CD8+ T cells and decreases the frequency of myeloid-derived suppressor like cells and Tregs in the tumor microenvironment of both models but with different dynamics. Our findings strongly suggest that the P. nigrum extract exerts immunomodulatory functions, slightly related to the modulation of cellular energy metabolism, which could ultimately contribute to the promising antitumor effect of P. nigrum.
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- Paola Lasso
- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Fitoquímica, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Fitoquímica, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Inmunobiología y Biología Celular, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7a. No. 43-82, Ed. 50, Lab. 101, Bogotá, C.P. 110211, Colombia.
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Sun R, Zhang M, Li B, Jiang S, Yu W, Yang L, Han Y, Zhong Z, Zhao W. A Novel Bromophenol Compound from Leathesia nana Inhibits Breast Cancer in a Direct Tumor Killing and Immunotherapy Manner. Molecules 2023; 28:5349. [PMID: 37513222 PMCID: PMC10385854 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Considering the resistance and toxicity of traditional chemotherapeutic drugs, seeking potential candidate for treating breast cancer effectively is a clinical problem that should be solved urgently. Natural products have attracted extensive attention, owing to their multi-target advantages and low toxicity. In the current study, the effects of XK-81, a novel bromophenol compound extracted from Leathesia nana, on breast cancer, and its underlying mechanisms, were explored. Firstly, data from in vitro experiments indicated that 4T-1, one of common mouse breast cancer cell lines, was a XK-81-susceptible cell line, and ferroptosis was the major death manner in response to XK-81 treatment, which was evidenced by increasing intracellular Fe2+ and ROS level with condensed mitochondrial membrane densities, as well as decreasing the protein expressions of SLC7A11 and GPX4. In vivo, XK-81 suppressed the growth of 4T-1 breast-tumor in both BALB/C mice and zebrafish. Obviously, XK-81 decreased the protein expression of SLC7A11 and GPX4 in tumor tissues, hinting at the occurrence of ferroptosis. Moreover, XK-81 increased CD8+ T cells and NK cells numbers and regulated M1/M2 macrophage ratio in tumor tissues, indicating XK-81's immunotherapeutic effect. Additionally, the secretions of immune-related cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-12, were elevated with XK-81 stimulation in RAW 264.7 cells. Intriguingly, compared with doxorubicin-induced heart damage, XK-81 demonstrated the therapeutic advantage of little cardiotoxicity on the heart. XK-81 demonstrated potential antitumor advantage by both directly inducing ferroptosis-mediated death of tumor cells and immunization.
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- Ruochen Sun
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266021, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266021, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266021, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
- Laboratory of Translational Medicine, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266021, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266021, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266021, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR 999078, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266021, China
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He L, Kang Q, Zhang Y, Chen M, Wang Z, Wu Y, Gao H, Zhong Z, Tan W. Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma: The popular occurrence of herbal medicine applied in classical prescriptions. Phytother Res 2023. [PMID: 37196671 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7869] [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: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma is a well-known herbal medicine with a wide range of pharmacological functions that has been used throughout Chinese history. This review presents a comprehensive introduction to this herb and its classical prescriptions. The article discusses the resources and distribution of species, methods of authentication and determination chemical composition, quality control of the original plants and herbal medicines, dosages use, common classical prescriptions, indications, and relevant mechanisms of the active content. Pharmacokinetic parameters, toxicity tests, clinical trials, and patent applications are discussed. The review will provide a good starting point for the research and development of classical prescriptions to develop herbal medicines for clinical use.
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- Luying He
- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Oncology Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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Zhang Y, Kuang F, Liu C, Ma K, Liu T, Zhao M, Lv G, Huang H. Contamination and Health Risk Assessment of Multiple Mycotoxins in Edible and Medicinal Plants. Toxins (Basel) 2023; 15:toxins15030209. [PMID: 36977100 PMCID: PMC10056361 DOI: 10.3390/toxins15030209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Edible and medicinal plants (EMPs) are widely used but are easily infected by harmful fungi which produce mycotoxins. Herein, 127 samples from 11 provinces were collected to investigate 15 mycotoxins based on geographic, demographic, processing, and risk characteristics. A total of 13 mycotoxins were detected, and aflatoxin B1 (0.56~97.00 μg/kg), deoxynivalenol (9.41~1570.35 μg/kg), fumonisin B1 (8.25~1875.77 μg/kg), fumonisin B2 (2.74~543.01 μg/kg), ochratoxin A (0.62~19.30 μg/kg), and zearalenone (1.64~2376.58 μg/kg) occurred more frequently. Mycotoxin levels and species were significantly different by region, types of EMPs, and method of processing. The margin of exposure (MOE) values was well below the safe MOE (10,000). AFB1 exposure from Coix seed and malt consumption in China was of high health concern. The hazard Index (HI) method showed the range of 113.15~130.73% for malt, indicating a public health concern. In conclusion, EMPs should be concerned because of the cumulative effects of co-occurred mycotoxins, and safety management strategies should be developed in follow-up studies.
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- Yingyue Zhang
- School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Correspondence: (G.L.); (H.H.)
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Correspondence: (G.L.); (H.H.)
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Shen C, Wang Y, Zhang H, Li W, Chen W, Kuang M, Song Y, Zhong Z. Exploring the active components and potential mechanisms of Rosa roxburghii Tratt in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus based on UPLC-Q-exactive Orbitrap/MS and network pharmacology. Chin Med 2023; 18:12. [PMID: 36747287 PMCID: PMC9903504 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00713-z] [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: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global disease with growing prevalence that is difficult to cure. Rosa roxburghii Tratt is an edible and medicinal plant, and modern pharmacological studies have shown that it has potential anti-diabetic activity. This is the first study to explore the active components and potential mechanisms of Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit for treating T2DM based on UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap/MS and network pharmacology. METHODS The active components of Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit were obtained from UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap/MS analysis and retrieval in the SciFinder, PubMed, Web of Science, and CNKI databases. The potential targets of the active components were obtained from the SwissTargetPrediction and PharmMapper databases. The disease targets for T2DM were obtained from GeneCards, OMIM, TTD, DisGENent, and GEO databases. The intersection of the two datasets was used to obtain the potential targets of Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit against T2DM. The target protein interaction network was constructed using the String database and Cytoscape software. The R software ClusterProfiler package was used for target enrichment analysis and the Cytoscape CytoNCA plug-in was used to screen core targets. Molecular docking and result visualization were performed using PyMOL and Autodock Vina software. RESULTS We obtained 20 bioactive ingredients, including alphitolic acid, quercetin, and ellagic acid, as well as 13 core targets, such as AKT1, TNF, SRC, and VEGFA. All bioactive ingredients in Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit were active against T2DM-related therapeutic targets. Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit may play a therapeutic role in T2DM by regulating the PI3K/AKT, RAS, AGE-RAGE, and other signaling pathways. CONCLUSIONS This study explored the active components and potential mechanisms of Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit in the treatment of T2DM, laying the foundation for a further experimental study based on pharmacodynamic substances and their mechanisms of action.
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- Chenxiao Shen
- grid.437123.00000 0004 1794 8068Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, SAR 999078 China
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- Guangzhou Wanglaoji Health Industry Co, Ltd, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- Guangzhou Wanglaoji Health Industry Co, Ltd, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- grid.24695.3c0000 0001 1431 9176Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029 China
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- grid.437123.00000 0004 1794 8068Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, SAR 999078 China
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- Guangzhou Wanglaoji Health Industry Co, Ltd, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, SAR 999078, China.
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The efficacy of applying some plants and herbs in cancer therapy for humans and animals – a comperhensive review. ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.2478/aoas-2022-0078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cancer is a challenging ailment and represents the main reason for death worldwide for humans and animals. Although great developments have hindered cancer progression, several adverse effects are associated with modern chemotherapy. Natural remedies, such as the usage of medicinal plant or their products in cancer treatment, may decrease prejudicial side properties. Recently, the modern research scheme and innovative screening practices for herbs or plants have enabled phytochemical discovery for the prevention and treatment of cancer. This criticism highlights herbs such as acacia, basil, black seeds, cedar, castus, ficus, garlic, ginger, indigo, onion, pomegranate, quince, and thyme, promising anticancer effects. The present review also revealed the mode of action of each herb as anticancer effects at level in vitro and in vivo studies. The item also totalizes the vital mechanisms and signaling molecules involved in preventing cancer diseases. This will fill the investigate gap in the exploration of using natural molecules and encourage researchers in clinical trials of anticancer agents from herbs for humans and animals.
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Liu Y, Li C, Lu Y, Liu C, Yang W. Tumor microenvironment-mediated immune tolerance in development and treatment of gastric cancer. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1016817. [PMID: 36341377 PMCID: PMC9630479 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1016817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Tumor microenvironment is the general term for all non-cancer components and their metabolites in tumor tissue. These components include the extracellular matrix, fibroblasts, immune cells, and endothelial cells. In the early stages of tumors, the tumor microenvironment has a tumor suppressor function. As the tumor progresses, tumor immune tolerance is induced under the action of various factors, such that the tumor suppressor microenvironment is continuously transformed into a tumor-promoting microenvironment, which promotes tumor immune escape. Eventually, tumor cells manifest the characteristics of malignant proliferation, invasion, metastasis, and drug resistance. In recent years, stress effects of the extracellular matrix, metabolic and phenotypic changes of innate immune cells (such as neutrophils, mast cells), and adaptive immune cells in the tumor microenvironment have been revealed to mediate the emerging mechanisms of immune tolerance, providing us with a large number of emerging therapeutic targets to relieve tumor immune tolerance. Gastric cancer is one of the most common digestive tract malignancies worldwide, whose mortality rate remains high. According to latest guidelines, the first-line chemotherapy of advanced gastric cancer is the traditional platinum and fluorouracil therapy, while immunotherapy for gastric cancer is extremely limited, including only Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2) and programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) targeted drugs, whose benefits are limited. Clinical experiments confirmed that cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4), vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) and other targeted drugs alone or in combination with other drugs have limited efficacy in patients with advanced gastric cancer, far less than in lung cancer, colon cancer, and other tumors. The failure of immunotherapy is mainly related to the induction of immune tolerance in the tumor microenvironment of gastric cancer. Therefore, solving the immune tolerance of tumors is key to the success of gastric cancer immunotherapy. In this study, we summarize the latest mechanisms of various components of the tumor microenvironment in gastric cancer for inducing immune tolerance and promoting the formation of the malignant phenotype of gastric cancer, as well as the research progress of targeting the tumor microenvironment to overcome immune tolerance in the treatment of gastric cancer.
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- Yuanda Liu
- Department of Endoscopy Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endoscopy Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- *Correspondence: Changfeng Li, ; Wei Yang,
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- Department of Immunology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endoscopy Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Immunology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- *Correspondence: Changfeng Li, ; Wei Yang,
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Ma B, Miao W, Xiao J, Chen X, Xu J, Li Y. The Role of FOXP3 on Tumor Metastasis and Its Interaction with Traditional Chinese Medicine. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27196706. [PMID: 36235242 PMCID: PMC9570879 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Forkhead box protein 3 (FOXP3) is an important transcription factor for regulatory T cells (Tregs) and plays an important role in their immunosuppressive function. In recent years, studies have found that FOXP3 is expressed in many kinds of tumors and plays different roles in tumors' biological behaviors, including tumor proliferation, metastasis, drug resistance, and prognosis. However, the effects of FOXP3 on tumor metastasis and its interaction with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remain unclear. Therefore, in this review, we focus on the effects of FOXP3 on tumor metastasis and its relationship with TCM, which can provide evidence for further research and therapy in clinical settings.
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- Benxu Ma
- Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmarceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricutural University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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He P, Zhang M, Zhao M, Zhang M, Ma B, Lv H, Han Y, Wu D, Zhong Z, Zhao W. A Novel Polysaccharide From Chuanminshen violaceum and Its Protective Effect Against Myocardial Injury. Front Nutr 2022; 9:961182. [PMID: 35911096 PMCID: PMC9330552 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.961182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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We isolated and purified a novel polysaccharide from the root of Chuanminshen violaceum, namely, Chuanminshen violaceumis polysaccharide (CVP) and confirmed its structure and molecular weight. Furthermore, in vivo experiment, CVP’s protective effect against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in mice was evidenced by significantly reducing I/R-induced myocardial infarction (MI) size, decreasing the secretion of heart damage biomarkers, and improving cardiac function. Then, the myocardial anoxia/reoxygenation (A/R) injury model was established to mimic reperfusion injury. Noticeably, ferroptosis was the major death manner for A/R-damaged H9c2 cells. Meanwhile, CVP significantly inhibited ferroptosis by decreasing intracellular Fe2+ level, enhancing GPX4 expression, and suppressing lipid peroxidation to confront A/R injury. In conclusion, CVP, with a clear structure, ameliorated I/R injury by inhibiting ferroptosis.
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- Peng He
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital of Qingdao University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Zhuhai, Macao SAR, China
- Zhangfeng Zhong,
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Zhuhai, Macao SAR, China
- *Correspondence: Wenwen Zhao,
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