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Wang S, Liu W, Wei B, Wang A, Wang Y, Wang W, Gao J, Jin Y, Lu H, Ka Y, Yue Q. Traditional herbal medicine: Therapeutic potential in acute gouty arthritis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 330:118182. [PMID: 38621464 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118182] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Acute gouty arthritis (AGA) is characterized by a rapid inflammatory reaction caused by the build-up of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in the tissues surrounding the joints. This condition often associated with hyperuricemia (HUA), is distinguished by its symptoms of intense pain, active inflammation, and swelling of the joints. Traditional approaches in AGA management often fall short of desired outcomes in clinical settings. However, recent ethnopharmacological investigations have been focusing on the potential of Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM) in various forms, exploring their therapeutic impact and targets in AGA treatment. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review briefly summarizes the current potential pharmacological mechanisms of THMs - including active ingredients, extracts, and prescriptions -in the treatment of AGA, and discusses the relevant potential mechanisms and molecular targets in depth. The objective of this study is to offer extensive information and a reference point for the exploration of targeted AGA treatment using THMs. MATERIALS AND METHODS This review obtained scientific publications focused on in vitro and in vivo studies of anti-AGA THMs conducted between 2013 and 2023. The literature was collected from various journals and electronic databases, including PubMed, Elsevier, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The retrieval and analysis of relevant articles were guided by keywords such as "acute gouty arthritis and Chinese herbal medicine," "acute gouty arthritis herbal prescription," "acute gouty arthritis and immune cells," "acute gouty arthritis and inflammation," "acute gouty arthritis and NOD-like receptor thermoprotein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3)," "acute gouty arthritis and miRNA," and "acute gouty arthritis and oxidative stress." RESULTS We found that AGA has a large number of therapeutic targets, highlighting the effectiveness the potential of THMs in AGA treatment through in vitro and in vivo studies. THMs and their active ingredients can mitigate AGA symptoms through a variety of therapeutic targets, such as influencing macrophage polarization, neutrophils, T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, and addressing factors like inflammation, NLRP3 inflammasome, signaling pathways, oxidative stress, and miRNA multi-target interactions. The anti-AGA properties of THMs, including their active components and prescriptions, were systematically summarized and categorized based on their respective therapeutic targets. CONCLUSION phenolic, flavonoid, terpenoid and alkaloid compounds in THMs are considered the key ingredients to improve AGA. THMs and their active ingredients achieve enhanced efficacy through interactions with multiple targets, of which NLRP3 is a main therapeutic target. Nonetheless, given the intricate composition of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), additional research is required to unravel the underlying mechanisms and molecular targets through which THMs alleviate AGA.
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- Siwei Wang
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China.
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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Yang Q, Chen D, Li C, Liu R, Wang X. Mechanism of hypoxia-induced damage to the mechanical property in human erythrocytes-band 3 phosphorylation and sulfhydryl oxidation of membrane proteins. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1399154. [PMID: 38706947 PMCID: PMC11066195 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1399154] [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: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Introduction: The integrity of the erythrocyte membrane cytoskeletal network controls the morphology, specific surface area, material exchange, and state of erythrocytes in the blood circulation. The antioxidant properties of resveratrol have been reported, but studies on the effect of resveratrol on the hypoxia-induced mechanical properties of erythrocytes are rare. Methods: In this study, the effects of different concentrations of resveratrol on the protection of red blood cell mor-phology and changes in intracellular redox levels were examined to select an appropriate concentration for further study. The Young's modulus and surface roughness of the red blood cells and blood viscosity were measured via atomic force microsco-py and a blood rheometer, respectively. Flow cytometry, free hemoglobin levels, and membrane lipid peroxidation levels were used to characterize cell membrane damage in the presence and absence of resveratrol after hypoxia. The effects of oxida-tive stress on the erythrocyte membrane proteins band 3 and spectrin were further investigated by immunofluorescent label-ing and Western blotting. Results and discussion: Resveratrol changed the surface roughness and Young's modulus of the erythrocyte mem-brane, reduced the rate of eryptosis in erythrocytes after hypoxia, and stabilized the intracellular redox level. Further data showed that resveratrol protected the erythrocyte membrane proteins band 3 and spectrin. Moreover, resistance to band 3 pro-tein tyrosine phosphorylation and sulfhydryl oxidation can protect the stability of the erythrocyte membrane skeleton net-work, thereby protecting erythrocyte deformability under hypoxia. The results of the present study may provide new insights into the roles of resveratrol in the prevention of hypoxia and as an antioxidant.
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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Wang J, Liu Y, Guo Y, Liu C, Yang Y, Fan X, Yang H, Liu Y, Ma T. Function and inhibition of P38 MAP kinase signaling: Targeting multiple inflammation diseases. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 220:115973. [PMID: 38103797 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115973] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Inflammation is a natural host defense mechanism that protects the body from pathogenic microorganisms. A growing body of research suggests that inflammation is a key factor in triggering other diseases (lung injury, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.). However, there is no consensus on the complex mechanism of inflammatory response, which may include enzyme activation, mediator release, and tissue repair. In recent years, p38 MAPK, a member of the MAPKs family, has attracted much attention as a central target for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. However, many p38 MAPK inhibitors attempting to obtain marketing approval have failed at the clinical trial stage due to selectivity and/or toxicity issues. In this paper, we discuss the mechanism of p38 MAPK in regulating inflammatory response and its key role in major inflammatory diseases and summarize the synthetic or natural products targeting p38 MAPK to improve the inflammatory response in the last five years, which will provide ideas for the development of novel clinical anti-inflammatory drugs based on p38 MAPK inhibitors.
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- Jiahui Wang
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China.
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Wang Y, Li Y, Chen Y, Mao J, Ji J, Zhang S, Liu P, Pronyuk K, Fisher D, Dang Y, Zhao L. Corilagin relieves atherosclerosis via the toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway in vascular smooth muscle cells. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2024; 38:3946320241254083. [PMID: 38869980 PMCID: PMC11179462 DOI: 10.1177/03946320241254083] [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: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Corilagin possesses a diverse range of pharmacologic bioactivities. However, the specific protective effects and mechanisms of action of corilagin in the context of atherosclerosis remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the impact of corilagin on the toll-like receptor (TLR)4 signaling pathway in a mouse vascular smooth muscle cell line (MOVAS) stimulated by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL). Additionally, we examined the effects of corilagin in Sprague-Dawley rats experiencing atherosclerosis. METHODS The cytotoxicity of corilagin was assessed using the CCK8 assay. MOVAS cells, pre-incubated with ox-LDL, underwent treatment with varying concentrations of corilagin. TLR4 expression was modulated by either downregulation through small interfering (si)RNA or upregulation via lentivirus transfection. Molecular expression within the TLR4 signaling pathway was analyzed using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Western blotting. The proliferation capacity of MOVAS cells was determined through cell counting. In a rat model, atherosclerosis was induced in femoral arteries using an improved guidewire injury method, and TLR4 expression in plaque areas was assessed using immunofluorescence. Pathological changes were examined through hematoxylin and eosin staining, as well as Oil-Red-O staining. RESULTS Corilagin demonstrated inhibitory effects on the TLR4 signaling pathway in MOVAS cells pre-stimulated with ox-LDL, consequently impeding the proliferative impact of ox-LDL. The modulation of TLR4 expression, either through downregulation or upregulation, similarly influenced the expression of downstream molecules. In an in vivo context, corilagin exhibited the ability to suppress TLR4 and MyD88 expression in the plaque lesion areas of rat femoral arteries, thereby alleviating the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. CONCLUSION Corilagin can inhibit the TLR4 signaling pathway in VSMCs, possibly by downregulating TLR4 expression and, consequently, relieving atherosclerosis.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Toll-Like Receptor 4/metabolism
- Hydrolyzable Tannins/pharmacology
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Signal Transduction/drug effects
- Atherosclerosis/drug therapy
- Atherosclerosis/metabolism
- Atherosclerosis/pathology
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/drug effects
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/metabolism
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/pathology
- Lipoproteins, LDL/metabolism
- Male
- Glucosides/pharmacology
- Glucosides/therapeutic use
- Mice
- Cell Line
- Rats
- Cell Proliferation/drug effects
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/drug effects
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/metabolism
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/pathology
- Disease Models, Animal
- Myeloid Differentiation Factor 88/metabolism
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- Yujie Wang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Centre for High-Throughput Drug Screening Technology, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wuchang Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Medical Biosciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
- School of Health Professions, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Frazaei MH, Nouri R, Arefnezhad R, Pour PM, Naseri M, Assar S. A Review of Medicinal Plants and Phytochemicals for the Management of Gout. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2024; 20:223-240. [PMID: 37828678 DOI: 10.2174/0115733971268037230920072503] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Gout, characterized by elevated uric acid levels, is a common inflammatory joint disease associated with pain, joint swelling, and bone erosion. Existing treatments for gout often result in undesirable side effects, highlighting the need for new, safe, and cost-effective anti-gout drugs. Natural products, including medicinal plants and phytochemicals, have gained attention as potential sources of anti-gout compounds. In this review, we examined articles from 2000 to 2020 using PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on the effectiveness of medicinal plants and phyto-chemicals in managing gout. Our findings identified 14 plants and nine phytochemicals with anti-gout properties. Notably, Teucrium polium, Prunus avium, Smilax riparia, Rhus coriaria, Foenic-ulum vulgare, Allium cepa, Camellia japonica, and Helianthus annuus exhibited the highest xa-thine oxidase inhibitory activity, attributed to their unique natural bioactive compounds such as phenolics, tannins, coumarins, terpenoids, and alkaloids. Herbal plants and their phytochemicals have demonstrated promising effects in reducing serum urate and inhibiting xanthine. This review aims to report recent studies on plants/phytochemicals derived from herbs beneficial in gout and their different mechanisms.
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- Mohammad Hosein Frazaei
- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Technology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Technology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Anatomical Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Technology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Liu W, Peng J, Wu Y, Ye Z, Zong Z, Wu R, Li H. Immune and inflammatory mechanisms and therapeutic targets of gout: An update. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 121:110466. [PMID: 37311355 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Gout is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute or chronic inflammation and damage to bone joints induced due to the precipitation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals. In recent years, with the continuous development of animal models and ongoing clinical investigations, more immune cells and inflammatory factors have been found to play roles in gouty inflammation. The inflammatory network involved in gout has been discovered, providing a new perspective from which to develop targeted therapy for gouty inflammation. Studies have shown that neutrophil macrophages and T lymphocytes play important roles in the pathogenesis and resolution of gout, and some inflammatory cytokines, such as those in the interleukin-1 (IL-1) family, have been shown to play anti-inflammatory or proinflammatory roles in gouty inflammation, but the mechanisms underlying their roles are unclear. In this review, we explore the roles of inflammatory cytokines, inflammasomes and immune cells in the course of gout development and the research status of therapeutic drugs used for inflammation to provide insights into future targeted therapy for gouty inflammation and the direction of gout pathogenesis research.
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- Wenji Liu
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China; The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China; The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Queen Mary College of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China; The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 1 MinDe Road, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China.
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Dadaya E, Koubala B, Ndjonka D, Zingué S, Laya A, Atsang G. Hydromethanolic Root Extract of Gnidia Kraussiana Demonstrates Anti-Inflammatory Effect Through Anti-Oxidant Activity Enhancement in a Rodent Model of Gout. Dose Response 2023; 21:15593258221148015. [PMID: 36743195 PMCID: PMC9893086 DOI: 10.1177/15593258221148015] [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: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Gout is a metabolic arthritis that originates from increased accumulation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints. This work aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the hydromethanolic extract of Gnidia kraussiana (HEGK) using model of Gouty arthritis on mice. The total polyphenol, flavonoid, tannin content and the antioxidant activity of HEGK were also evaluated. MSU-injected mice were treated daily for 3 days with HEGK (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg). Indomethacin and colchicin were used as reference drugs. Paw oedema and body temperature were measured at different time intervals post-injection. Malondialdehyde, acid phosphatase, β-Galactosidase, catalase, superoxide dismutase and glutathione levels were evaluated. HEGK is rich in polyphenol (129.93 mg/100 g), flavonoid (67.78 mg/100 g) and tannin conferring it a high antioxidant activity. Acute oral toxicity of HEGK resulted in LD50 greater than 2000 mg/kg. Oral administration of HEGK induced a significant decrease in the oedema of legs injected with urate crystals and reduced the release of acid phosphatase and β-Galactosidase. A model of oxidative damage was successfully established, revealing a significant increase in malondialdehyde and inhibition of antioxidants, including superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione activity. Thus, HEGK can actively inhibit the effect of inflammatory mediators in gouty arthritis.
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- Elizé Dadaya
- Standard Institution, University of Maroua, Cameroon
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- Standard Institution, University of Maroua, Cameroon,Benoit Koubala, Standard Institution, University of Maroua, Maroua 814, Cameroon.
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- Standard Institution, University of Maroua, Cameroon
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- Standard Institution, University of Maroua, Cameroon
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Li Y, Deng W, Wu L, Chen S, Zheng Z, Song H. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Polyphenols from Plum ( Prunus salicina Lindl) on RAW264.7 Macrophages Induced by Monosodium Urate and Potential Mechanisms. Foods 2023; 12:254. [PMID: 36673346 PMCID: PMC9858531 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020254] [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: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Acute gouty arthritis is an acute inflammatory reaction caused by the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints and surrounding soft tissues. Controlling inflammation is the key to preventing acute gouty arthritis. Anti-inflammatory activities and the possible molecular mechanisms of plum (Prunus salicina Lindl cv. "furong") polyphenols (PSLP) on RAW264.7 macrophage cells induced by monosodium urate were investigated. PPSF significantly inhibited the activity of inflammatory factors such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-18 (IL-18). In addition, PPSF exhibited excellent activation of superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and reduction of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in RAW264.7 macrophages. The results of global screening of all transcripts by RNA-seq revealed 8585 differentially expressed genes between the PSLP-treated group and the MUS group. From GO analysis, PSLP could affect the occurrence and development of RAW264.7 macrophage inflammation through biological processes, such as organic substance metabolism, intracellular organelles, and binding function. The regulation mechanism of PSLP on MSU-induced RAW264.7 macrophage inflammation may be achieved through the HIF-1 signaling pathway, renal cell carcinoma, the ErbB signaling pathway, and the FoxO signaling pathway. Therefore, PSLP has great prospects in the prevention of gout and similar inflammatory diseases.
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- Yibin Li
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Research Institute of Agri-Engineering and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China
- Key Laboratory of Subtropical Characteristic Fruits, Vegetables and Edible Fungi Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fuzhou 350003, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Research Institute of Agri-Engineering and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China
- Key Laboratory of Subtropical Characteristic Fruits, Vegetables and Edible Fungi Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fuzhou 350003, China
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- Research Institute of Agri-Engineering and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Crozier RWE, Yousef M, Coish JM, Fajardo VA, Tsiani E, MacNeil AJ. Carnosic acid inhibits secretion of allergic inflammatory mediators in IgE-activated mast cells via direct regulation of Syk activation. J Biol Chem 2023; 299:102867. [PMID: 36608933 PMCID: PMC10068559 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2022.102867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Mast cells are essential regulators of inflammation most recognized for their central role in allergic inflammatory disorders. Signaling via the high-affinity immunoglobulin E (IgE) receptor, FcεRI, leads to rapid degranulation of preformed granules and the sustained release of newly-synthesized pro-inflammatory mediators. Our group recently established rosemary extract (RE) as a potent regulator of mast cell functions, attenuating MAPK and NF-κB signaling. Carnosic acid (CA)-a major polyphenolic constituent of RE-has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects in other immune cell models, but its role as a potential modulator of mast cell activation is undefined. Therefore, we sought here to determine the modulatory effects of CA in a mast cell model of allergic inflammation. We sensitized bone marrow-derived mast cells (BMMCs) with anti-trinitrophenyl (TNP) IgE and activated with allergen (TNP-BSA) under stem cell factor (SCF) potentiation, in addition to treatment with CA. Our results indicate that CA significantly inhibits allergen-induced early phase responses including Ca2+ mobilization, ROS production, and subsequent degranulation. We also show CA treatment reduced late phase responses, including the release of all cytokines and chemokines examined following IgE stimulation, and corresponding gene expression excepting that of CCL2. Importantly, we determined that CA mediates its inhibitory effects through modulation of tyrosine kinase Syk and downstream effectors TAK1 (Ser412) and Akt (Ser473) as well as NF-κB signaling, while phosphorylation of FcεRI (γ chain) and MAPK proteins remained unaltered. These novel findings establish CA as a potent modulator of mast cell activation, warranting further investigation as a putative anti-allergy therapeutic.
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- Robert W E Crozier
- Department of Health Sciences, Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1, Canada.
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Scanu A, Luisetto R, Ramonda R, Spinella P, Sfriso P, Galozzi P, Oliviero F. Anti-Inflammatory and Hypouricemic Effect of Bioactive Compounds: Molecular Evidence and Potential Application in the Management of Gout. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2022; 44:5173-5190. [PMID: 36354664 PMCID: PMC9688861 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44110352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Gout is caused by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the joint and represents the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men. Its prevalence is rising worldwide mainly due to the increase of risk factors associated with the disease, in particular hyperuricemia. Besides gout, hyperuricemia leads to an increased inflammatory state of the body with consequent increased risk of comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases. Increasing evidence shows that bioactive compounds have a significant role in fighting inflammatory and immune chronic conditions. In gout and hyperuricemia, these molecules can exert their effects at two levels. They can either decrease serum uric acid concentrations or fight inflammation associated with monosodium urate crystals deposits and hyperuricemia. In this view, they might be considered valuable support to the pharmacological therapy and prevention of the disease. This review aims to provide an overview of the beneficial role of bioactive compounds in hyperuricemia, gout development, and inflammatory pathways of the disease.
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- Anna Scanu
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology—DISCOG, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine—DIMED, University of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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Tian J, Zhou D, Xiang L, Xie B, Wang B, Li Y, Liu X. Calycosin represses AIM2 inflammasome-mediated inflammation and pyroptosis to attenuate monosodium urate-induced gouty arthritis through NF-κB and p62-Keap1 pathways. Drug Dev Res 2022; 83:1654-1672. [PMID: 36069386 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Gouty arthritis is an inflammatory disease induced by monosodium urate (MSU), and is closely related to the activation of inflammasomes. Calycosin plays an anti-inflammatory role in arthritis. This study explored the mechanism of Calycosin in MSU-induced gouty arthritis. MSU-induced gouty arthritis mouse models with or without treatment of Calycosin were established, and physiological and pathological indicators were determined. Similarly, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and THP-1 macrophages were used in vitro. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) was tested. The degree of centrifugal infiltration was detected by immunofluorescence. ELISA and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction were conducted to determine the levels of inflammatory factors. Immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry were utilized to detect the content of caspase-1. Protein expressions of NF-κB-, p62-Keap1 pathway-, and pyroptosis-related factors were examined by western blot. In MSU-induced mouse models, calycosin increased mechanical hyperalgesia but decreased the swelling index of the mouse knee joint in a time-dependent manner. MSU treatment increased inflammatory cells and LysM-eGFP+ neutrophils recruitment in vivo, and promoted the LDH content in vitro, and meanwhile, calycosin reversed the aforementioned effects of MSU. In addition, calycosin repressed the release of inflammatory factors, promoted p62 level and diminished the levels of AIM2, caspase-1, ASC, IL-1β, Keap1, Cleaved GSDMD, and Cleaved caspase-1 and phosphorylation of p65 and IκBα in MSU-induced mouse or cell models. Furthermore, AIM2 silencing also inhibited MSU-induced inflammation and pyroptosis. Collectively, calycosin may inhibit AIM2 inflammasomes-mediated inflammation and pyroptosis through NF-κB and p62-Keap1 pathways, ultimately playing a protective role in gouty arthritis.
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- Jing Tian
- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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Ou G, Zhu M, Huang Y, Luo W, Zhao J, Zhang W, Xia H, Wang S, He R, Xiao Q, Deng Y, Qiu R. HSP60 regulates the cigarette smoke-induced activation of TLR4-NF-κB-MyD88 signalling pathway and NLRP3 inflammasome. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 103:108445. [PMID: 34998273 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.108445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by increased cellular stress and inflammation. Heat shock protein 60 (HSP60) is a highly conserved stress protein that acts as a cellular "danger" signal for immune reactions. In this study, we investigated the role of HSP60 in COPD and explored the underlying mechanisms. Expression levels of HSP60 in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD), stable COPD, and healthy people were detected by Western blotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Moreover, the effect and molecular mechanism of HSP60 in COPD were studied in cigarette smoke (CS)-treated C57BL/6 mice and macrophages. The results showed significant upregulation of HSP60 expression in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and sera of patients with AECOPD compared to those with stable COPD or healthy people. CS induced the expression of HSP60 in the COPD mouse model, accelerated the activation of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) signalling pathways, promoted the increase of inflammatory cells in alveolar lavage fluid and serum inflammatory factors, and induced destruction of lung tissue structure. Furthermore, HSP60 knockdown affected TLR4 and MyD88 expression, IκBα degradation, and nuclear localization of NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome activity. Our study revealed that CS stimulates the expression of HSP60, activating the TLR4-MyD88-NF-κB signalling pathway and the NLRP3 inflammasome.
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- Guochun Ou
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan 629000, China; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China.
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Zou F, Li X, Yang R, Zhang R, Zhao X. Effects and underlying mechanisms of food polyphenols in treating gouty arthritis: A review on nutritional intake and joint health. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14072. [PMID: 34997623 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Gouty arthritis, one of the most severe and common forms of arthritis, is characterized by monosodium urate crystal deposition in joints and surrounding tissues. Epidemiological evidence indicates that gouty arthritis incidence is sharply rising globally. Polyphenols are found in many foods and are secondary metabolites in plant foods. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of food polyphenols have been extensively studied in many inflammatory chronic diseases. Research has suggested that many food polyphenols have excellent anti-gouty arthritis effects. The mechanisms mainly include (a) inhibiting xanthine oxidase activity; (b) reducing the levels of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines; (c) inhibiting the activation of signaling pathways and the NLRP3 inflammasome; and (d) reducing oxidative stress. This paper reviews the research progress and pathogenesis of gouty arthritis and introduces the mechanisms of food polyphenols in treating gouty arthritis, which aims to explore the potential of functional foods in the treatment of gouty arthritis. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The incidence rate of gouty arthritis has increased sharply worldwide, which has seriously affected people's quality of life. According to the current research progress, food polyphenols alleviate gouty arthritis through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This paper reviews the research progress and molecular pathogenesis of gouty arthritis and introduces the mechanisms of food-derived polyphenols in the treatment of gouty arthritis, which is helpful to the prevention and treatment of gouty arthritis.
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- Fengmao Zou
- School of Traditional Chinese Material Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Faculty of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Faculty of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Research and Development, Jiahehongsheng (Shenzhen) Health Industry Group, Shenzhen, China
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- Faculty of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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Zhang Y, Zhang H, Li Y, Wang M, Qian F. β-Caryophyllene attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury via inhibition of the MAPK signalling pathway. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 73:1319-1329. [PMID: 34313776 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgab074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Acute lung injury (ALI) is a pulmonary manifestation of an acute systemic inflammatory response, which is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Accordingly, from the perspective of treating ALI, it is important to identify effective agents and elucidate the underlying modulatory mechanisms. β-Caryophyllene (BCP) is a naturally occurring bicyclic sesquiterpene that has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities. However, the effects of BCP on ALI have yet to be ascertained. METHODS ALI was induced intratracheally, injected with 5 mg/kg LPS and treated with BCP. The bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) were obtained and cultured then challenged with 100 ng/ml LPS for 4 h, with or without BCP pre-treatment for 30 min. KEY FINDINGS BCP significantly ameliorates LPS-induced mouse ALI, which is related to an alleviation of neutrophil infiltration and reduction in cytokine production. In vitro, BCP was found to reduce the expression of interleukin-6, interleukin-1β and tumour necrosis factor-α, and suppresses the MAPK signalling pathway in BMDMs, which is associated with the inhibition of TAK1 phosphorylation and an enhancement of MKP-1 expression. CONCLUSIONS Our data indicate that BCP protects against inflammatory responses and is a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of LPS-induced acute lung injury.
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- Yong Zhang
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Cell & Therapeutic Antibody, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China.,Engineering Research Center of Cell & Therapeutic Antibody, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Zhang Y, Tan X, Lin Z, Li F, Yang C, Zheng H, Li L, Liu H, Shang J. Fucoidan from Laminaria japonica Inhibits Expression of GLUT9 and URAT1 via PI3K/Akt, JNK and NF-κB Pathways in Uric Acid-Exposed HK-2 Cells. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19050238. [PMID: 33922488 PMCID: PMC8145932 DOI: 10.3390/md19050238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This work aimed to investigate the effect of fucoidan (FPS) on urate transporters induced by uric acid (UA). The results showed that UA stimulated the expression of glucose transporter 9 (GLUT9) and urate transporter 1 (URAT1) in HK-2 cells, and FPS could reverse the effect. Moreover, UA could activate NF-κB, JNK and PI3K/Akt pathways, but both pathway inhibitors and FPS inhibited the UA-induced activation of these three pathways. These data suggested that FPS effectively inhibited the expression induction of reabsorption transporters URAT1 and GLUT9 by UA, through repressing the activation of NF-κB, JNK and PI3K/Akt signal pathways in HK-2 cells. The in vitro research findings support the in vivo results that FPS reduces serum uric acid content in hyperuricemia mice and rats through inhibiting the expression of URAT1 and GLUT9 in renal tubular epithelial cells. This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of FPS in the treatment of hyperuricemia.
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- Yu Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.Z.); (X.T.); (Z.L.); (F.L.)
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Reproduction and Breeding, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530001, China; (C.Y.); (H.Z.); (L.L.)
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.Z.); (X.T.); (Z.L.); (F.L.)
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Reproduction and Breeding, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530001, China; (C.Y.); (H.Z.); (L.L.)
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.Z.); (X.T.); (Z.L.); (F.L.)
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.Z.); (X.T.); (Z.L.); (F.L.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Reproduction and Breeding, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530001, China; (C.Y.); (H.Z.); (L.L.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Reproduction and Breeding, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530001, China; (C.Y.); (H.Z.); (L.L.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Reproduction and Breeding, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530001, China; (C.Y.); (H.Z.); (L.L.)
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.Z.); (X.T.); (Z.L.); (F.L.)
- Correspondence: authors: (H.L.); (J.S.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Reproduction and Breeding, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530001, China; (C.Y.); (H.Z.); (L.L.)
- Correspondence: authors: (H.L.); (J.S.)
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Incorporating natural anti-inflammatory compounds into yeast glucan particles increases their bioactivity in vitro. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 169:443-451. [PMID: 33340625 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yeast glucan particles (GPs) are promising agents for the delivery of biologically active compounds as drugs. GPs possess their own biological activities and can act synergistically with their cargo. This study aimed to determine how incorporating artemisinin, ellagic acid, (-)-epigallocatechin gallate, morusin, or trans-resveratrol into GPs affects their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential in vitro. Two different methods - slurry evaporation and spray drying - were used to prepare composites (GPs + bioactive compound) and the anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties of the resultant products were compared. Several of the natural compounds showed the beneficial effects of being combined with GPs. The materials prepared by spray drying showed greater activity than those made using a rotary evaporator. Natural compounds incorporated into yeast GPs showed greater anti-inflammatory potential in vitro than simple suspensions of these compounds as demonstrated by their inhibition of the activity of transcription factors NF-κB/AP-1 and the secretion of the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α.
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Euodia pasteuriana Methanol Extract Exerts Anti-Inflammatory Effects by Targeting TAK1 in the AP-1 Signaling Pathway. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25235760. [PMID: 33297427 PMCID: PMC7730574 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Euodia pasteuriana A. Chev. ex Guillaumin, also known as Melicope accedens (Blume) T.G. Hartley, is a herbal medicinal plant native to Vietnam. Although Euodia pasteuriana is used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases, the pharmacological mechanisms related to this plant are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of a methanol extract of Euodia pasteuriana leaves (Ep-ME) on the production of inflammatory mediators, the mRNA expression of proinflammatory genes, and inflammatory signaling activities in macrophage cell lines. The results showed that Ep-ME strongly suppressed the release of nitric oxide (NO) in RAW264.7 cells induced with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), pam3CysSerLys4 (Pam3CSK), and polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (poly I:C) without cytotoxicity. A reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction further confirmed that Ep-ME suppressed the expression of interleukin 6 (IL-6), matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP1), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP2), matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP3), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) at the transcriptional level and reduced the luciferase activities of activator protein 1 (AP-1) reporter promoters. In addition, immunoblotting analyses of the whole lysate and nuclear fraction, as well as overexpression assays demonstrated that Ep-ME decreased the translocation of c-Jun and suppressed the activation of transforming growth factor beta-activated kinase 1 (TAK1) in the AP-1 signaling pathways. These results imply that Ep-ME could be developed as an anti-inflammatory agent that targets TAK1 in the AP-1 signaling pathway.
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Huang TY, Yu CP, Hsieh YW, Lin SP, Hou YC. Resveratrol stereoselectively affected (±)warfarin pharmacokinetics and enhanced the anticoagulation effect. Sci Rep 2020; 10:15910. [PMID: 32985569 PMCID: PMC7522226 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-72694-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Resveratrol (RVT) has various beneficial bioactivities and popularly used as a dietary supplement. RVT showed inhibitions on CYP1A2/2C9/3A4, breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), and some conjugated metabolites of RVT also inhibited BCRP. (±)Warfarin, an anticoagulant for cardiovascular disease but with narrow therapeutic window, were substrates of CYP1A2/3A4(R-form), 2C9(S-form) and BCRP. We hypothesized that the concurrent use of RVT might affect the metabolism and excretion of warfarin. This study investigated the effect of RVT on the pharmacokinetics and anticoagulation effect of (±)warfarin. Rats were orally given (±)warfarin (0.2 mg/kg) without and with RVT (100 mg/kg) in a parallel design. The results showed that RVT significantly increased the AUC0-t of S-warfarin and international normalized ratio. Mechanism studies showed that both RVT and its serum metabolites (RSM) inhibited BCRP-mediated efflux of R- and S-warfarin. Moreover, RSM activated CYP1A2/3A4, but inhibited CYP2C9. In conclusion, concomitant intake of RVT increased the systemic exposure of warfarin and enhanced the anticoagulation effect mainly via inhibitions on BCRP and CYP2C9.
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- Tse-Yin Huang
- Ph.D. Program for Biotech Pharmaceutical Industry, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan, ROC.
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan, ROC. .,Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan, ROC.
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Zhang X, Zou Y, Zheng J, Ji S, Wen X, Ye F, Liu J, Li X, Lei J, Qiu M. lncRNA‑MM2P downregulates the production of pro‑inflammatory cytokines in acute gouty arthritis. Mol Med Rep 2020; 22:2227-2234. [PMID: 32705194 PMCID: PMC7411394 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.11314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Acute gouty arthritis (AGA) is characterized by the accumulation of pro‑inflammatory cytokines, which are immunological responses to monosodium urate (MSU) crystals. It has been demonstrated that long non‑coding RNA (lncRNA)‑MM2P is a novel regulator of M2 polarization of macrophages. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether lncRNA‑MM2P regulates the MSU‑induced inflammatory process. In cell models of RAW 264.7 and THP‑1‑derived macrophages, decreased expression of lncRNA‑MM2P was observed in lipopolysaccharide‑ and MSU‑treated macrophages, which was accompanied with obvious inflammatory responses. Using small interfering RNA to knockdown lncRNA‑MM2P led to the upregulation of MSU‑mediated inflammatory responses, both in RAW 264.7 and THP‑1‑derived macrophages. In conclusion, lncRNA‑MM2P could be an important regulator of MSU‑induced inflammation, and therefore could be involved in the development of AGA.
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- Xifeng Zhang
- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology of The First People's Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Xuzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221009, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology of The First People's Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology of The First People's Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology of The First People's Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology of The First People's Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology of The First People's Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology of The First People's Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology of The First People's Hospital, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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Xiao N, Qu J, He S, Huang P, Qiao Y, Li G, Pan T, Sui H, Zhang L. Exploring the Therapeutic Composition and Mechanism of Jiang-Suan-Chu-Bi Recipe on Gouty Arthritis Using an Integrated Approach Based on Chemical Profile, Network Pharmacology and Experimental Support Using Molecular Cell Biology. Front Pharmacol 2020; 10:1626. [PMID: 32082152 PMCID: PMC7005212 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Gouty arthritis is a common metabolic disease caused by long-term purine metabolic disorder and elevated serum uric acid. Jiang-Suan-Chu-Bi recipe (JSCBR), a traditional Chinese herbal formula prescribed according to utilization frequency and cluster analysis, has been clinically validated remedy for gouty arthritis. However, its therapeutic composition and mechanism remains unclear. Methods In the present study, a simple, rapid, and sensitive ultraperformance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QTOF-MS)-based chemical profiling was firstly established for comprehensively identifying the major constituents in JSCBR. A phytochemistry-based network pharmacology analysis was further performed to explore the potential therapeutic targets and pathways involved in JSCBR bioactivity. Finally, THP-1 cell model was used to verify the prediction results of network pharmacology by western blot analysis. Results A total of 139 compounds containing phenolic acids, flavonoids, triterpenoid saponins, alkaloids, amino acids, fatty acids, anthraquinones, terpenes, coumarins, and other miscellaneous compounds were identified, respectively. 175 disease genes, 51 potential target nodes, 80 compounds, and 11 related pathways based on network pharmacology analysis were achieved. Among these pathways and genes, NOD-like receptor signaling pathway may play an important role in the curative effect of JSCBR on gouty arthritis by regulation of NRLP3/ASC/CASP1/IL1B. The results of cellular and molecular experiments showed that JSCBR can effectively reduce the protein expression of ASC, caspase-1, IL-1β, and NRLP3 in monosodium urate-induced THP-1 cells, which indicated that JSCBR mediated inflammation in gouty arthritis by inhibiting the activation of NOD-like receptor signaling pathway. Conclusion Thus, the integrated approaches adopted in the present study could contribute to simplifying the complex system and providing directions for further research of JSCBR.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nan Xiao
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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MiR-345-3p attenuates apoptosis and inflammation caused by oxidized low-density lipoprotein by targeting TRAF6 via TAK1/p38/NF-kB signaling in endothelial cells. Life Sci 2020; 241:117142. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.117142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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