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Sun C, Wang Z, Tan Y, Li L, Zhou F, Hu SA, Yan QW, Li LH, Pei G. Mechanism of Mulberry Leaves and Black Sesame in Alleviating Slow Transit Constipation Revealed by Multi-Omics Analysis. Molecules 2024; 29:1713. [PMID: 38675536 PMCID: PMC11051911 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081713] [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: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) possesses the potential of providing good curative effects with no side effects for the effective management of slow transit constipation (STC), an intestinal disease characterized by colonic dyskinesia. Mulberry leaves (Morus alba L.) and black sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), referred to as SH, are processed and conditioned as per standardized protocols. SH has applications as food and medicine. Accordingly, we investigated the therapeutic potential of SH in alleviating STC. The analysis of SH composition identified a total of 504 compounds. The intervention with SH significantly improved intestinal motility, reduced the time for the first black stool, increased antioxidant activity, and enhanced water content, thereby effectively alleviating colon damage caused by STC. Transcriptome analysis revealed the SH in the treatment of STC related to SOD1, MUC2, and AQP1. The analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequences indicated notable differences in the abundance of 10 bacteria between the SH and model. Metabolomic analysis further revealed that SH supplementation increased the levels of nine metabolites associated with STC. Integrative analysis revealed that SH modulated amino acid metabolism, balanced intestinal flora, and targeted key genes (i.e., SOD1, MUC2, AQP1) to exert its effects. SH also inhibited the AQP1 expression and promoted SOD1 and MUC2 expression.
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- Chen Sun
- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (C.S.); (Y.T.); (L.L.); (F.Z.); (S.-A.H.); (Q.-W.Y.); (L.-H.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Modern Research of TCM, Education Department of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
- Co-Construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712046, China;
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- Co-Construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712046, China;
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (C.S.); (Y.T.); (L.L.); (F.Z.); (S.-A.H.); (Q.-W.Y.); (L.-H.L.)
- National Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Chinese Medicinal Powder & Innovative Medicinal Jointly Established by Province and Ministry, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (C.S.); (Y.T.); (L.L.); (F.Z.); (S.-A.H.); (Q.-W.Y.); (L.-H.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Modern Research of TCM, Education Department of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (C.S.); (Y.T.); (L.L.); (F.Z.); (S.-A.H.); (Q.-W.Y.); (L.-H.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Modern Research of TCM, Education Department of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (C.S.); (Y.T.); (L.L.); (F.Z.); (S.-A.H.); (Q.-W.Y.); (L.-H.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Modern Research of TCM, Education Department of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (C.S.); (Y.T.); (L.L.); (F.Z.); (S.-A.H.); (Q.-W.Y.); (L.-H.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Modern Research of TCM, Education Department of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (C.S.); (Y.T.); (L.L.); (F.Z.); (S.-A.H.); (Q.-W.Y.); (L.-H.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Modern Research of TCM, Education Department of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; (C.S.); (Y.T.); (L.L.); (F.Z.); (S.-A.H.); (Q.-W.Y.); (L.-H.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Modern Research of TCM, Education Department of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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Khan MM, Ali SA, Qazi Y, Khan SW, shaikh MA. Anti-inflammatory effects of Chrozophora plicata uncovered using network pharmacology and in-vivo carrageenan paw edema model. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24617. [PMID: 38371966 PMCID: PMC10873672 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Chrozophora plicata has been extensively utilized in India for the management of numerous disorders. The effective Phytoconstituents derived from the Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Chrozophora plicata [EAFCP] have been identified as Camptothecin Agathisflavone, Rutin, Procynidine B, and Apigenin. These Phytoconstituents have been detected in the EAFCP through qualitative analysis using LC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. The anti-inflammatory properties of Chrozophora plicata are yet to be determined. Therefore, the aim of this study was to utilize a network pharmacology-based methodology to predict potential therapeutic targets of EAFCP in the setting of inflammation. The identification of inflammation targets was followed by the acquisition of verified targets of EAFCP. The key therapeutic targets of EAFCP against inflammation were found by creating a target-functional PPI network, GO studies were conducted on the core therapeutic targets in order to assess the essential signalling pathways involved in the anti-inflammatory effects of EAFCP. A total of 38 significant hub targets associated with EAFCP's anti-inflammatory effects were identified. The key proteins were retrieved for the docking investigation based on the findings, which aided in anticipating the potential interaction between components and targets. The in vivo study revealed that EAFCP had a notable efficiency in decreasing paw edema induced by carrageenan in rats. The evidence we have gathered collectively offers clarification about the anti-inflammatory activity of EAFCP, which is predominantly linked to the suppression of the Cox 1, 2 pathway. The aforementioned findings highlight potential therapeutic targets that could be utilized for the anti-inflammatory activity of EAFCP.
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- Mohd Mukhtar Khan
- Department of Pharmacology, Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
- Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Dr Rafiq Zakaria Campus, Aurangabad, 431001, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
- Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Dr Rafiq Zakaria Campus, Aurangabad, 431001, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
- Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Dr Rafiq Zakaria Campus, Aurangabad, 431001, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
- Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Dr Rafiq Zakaria Campus, Aurangabad, 431001, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
- Y.B Chavan College of Pharmacy, Dr Rafiq Zakaria Campus, Aurangabad, 431001, Maharashtra, India
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