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Wang L, Li M, Gu Y, Shi J, Yan J, Wang X, Li B, Wang B, Zhong W, Cao H. Dietary flavonoids-microbiota crosstalk in intestinal inflammation and carcinogenesis. J Nutr Biochem 2024; 125:109494. [PMID: 37866426 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2023.109494] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently the third leading cancer and commonly develops from chronic intestinal inflammation. A strong association was found between gut microbiota and intestinal inflammation and carcinogenic risk. Flavonoids, which are abundant in vegetables and fruits, can inhibit inflammation, regulate gut microbiota, protect gut barrier integrity, and modulate immune cell function, thereby attenuating colitis and preventing carcinogenesis. Upon digestion, about 90% of flavonoids are transported to the colon without being absorbed in the small intestine. This phenomenon increases the abundance of beneficial bacteria and enhances the production of short-chain fatty acids. The gut microbe further metabolizes these flavonoids. Interestingly, some metabolites of flavonoids play crucial roles in anti-inflammation and anti-tumor effects. This review summarizes the modulatory effect of flavonoids on gut microbiota and their metabolism by intestinal microbe under disease conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, colitis-associated cancer (CAC), and CRC. We focus on dietary flavonoids and microbial interactions in intestinal mucosal barriers as well as intestinal immune cells. Results provide novel insights to better understand the crosstalk between dietary flavonoids and gut microbiota and support the standpoint that dietary flavonoids prevent intestinal inflammation and carcinogenesis.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China; Department of Nutrition, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China.
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Esmaealzadeh N, Ram M, Abdolghaffari A, Marques AM, Bahramsoltani R. Toll-like receptors in inflammatory bowel disease: A review of the role of phytochemicals. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 123:155178. [PMID: 38007993 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract with a remarkable impact on patients' quality of life. Toll-like receptors (TLR), as a key contributor of immune system in inflammation, has a critical role in the pathogenesis of IBD and thus, can be a suitable target of therapeutic agents. Medicinal plants have long been considered as a source of bioactive agents for different diseases, including IBD. PURPOSE This review discusses current state of the art on the role of plant-derived compounds for the management of IBD with a focus on TLRs. METHODS Electronic database including PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched up to January 2023 and all studies in which anticolitis effects of a phytochemical was assessed via modulation of TLRs were considered. RESULTS Different categories of phytochemicals, including flavonoids, lignans, alkaloids, terpenes, saccharides, and saponins have demonstrated modulatory effects on TLR in different animal and cell models of bowel inflammation. Flavonoids were the most studied phytochemicals amongst others. Also, TLR4 was the most important type of TLRs which were modulated by phytochemicals. Other mechanisms such as inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines, nuclear factor-κB pathway, nitric oxide synthesis pathway, cyclooxygenase-2, lipid peroxidation, as well as induction of endogenous antioxidant defense mechanisms were also reported for phytochemicals in various IBD models. CONCLUSION Taken together, a growing body of pre-clinical evidence support the efficacy of herbal compounds for the treatment of IBD via modulation of TLRs. Future clinical studies are recommended to assess the safety and efficacy of these compounds in human.
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- Niusha Esmaealzadeh
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Drug Design and Bioinformatics Unit, Medical Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; PhytoPharmacology Interest Group (PPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Natural Products, Institute of Drug Technology (Farmanguinhos), FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; PhytoPharmacology Interest Group (PPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.
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Liu L, Gong X, Zhang X, Zhang D, Tang Y, Liu J, Li Y, Pan D. Resveratrol alleviates heat-stress-induced impairment of the jejunal mucosa through TLR4/MAPK signaling pathway in black-boned chicken. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103242. [PMID: 37980746 PMCID: PMC10685036 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103242] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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Heat stress in chickens caused by high temperatures in summer is a serious issue faced by the poultry industry globally, which reduces product quality. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of resveratrol in alleviating heat stress injury and inflammatory response of jejunal mucosa in black-boned chickens through TLR4/MAPK signaling pathway. In total, 240 black-boned chickens (28-day old) were randomly divided into 4 treatment groups as follows. The normal temperature (NT) and normal temperature with resveratrol (NT+Res) groups received a basal diet without and with 400 mg/kg resveratrol, respectively, and treated at 24℃ ± 2℃, 24 h/d. The high temperature (HT) and high temperature with resveratrol (HT+Res) groups received basal diet without and with 400 mg/kg resveratrol, respectively, and treated at 37℃ ± 2℃ for 8 h/d and 24°C ± 2°C for the rest of the time for 12 d. The results revealed the heat-stress responses impaired the villous structure of the jejunum, causing a rough and uneven surface of the jejunal villus, and local intestinal villi were even more prone to rupture. However, resveratrol significantly improved the morphology and structure of jejunal mucosa under heat stress. Heat stress increased the mRNA levels of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), c-Jun, c-fos, caspase-3, and p38 (P < 0.05), reduced mRNA level of Bcl-2, and reduced the expression of tight junction proteins Occludin, ZO-1, and Claudin1 (P < 0.05) in the jejunal mucosa. However, resveratrol inhibited the TLR4/ mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway via downregulating TLR4, c-Jun, p38, and caspase-3 (P < 0.05); upregulating Bcl-2 (P < 0.05); decreasing the protein levels of MKK3, p53, and myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MYD88); and increasing the protein levels of Occludin, ZO-1, and Claudin1. In addition, it reduced the levels of JNK and p38 proteins (P < 0.05) and inflammatory factors like tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the jejunal mucosa of black-boned chickens under heat stress. In conclusion, resveratrol may play a regulatory role in heat-stress-induced damage and inflammatory response in the intestinal mucosa of black-boned chickens under heat stress.
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- Lili Liu
- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China.
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China
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Patel DK, Patel K. Biological Potential of Kakkalide in Medicine for the Treatment of Human Disorders: An Overview of Pharmacological Aspects. Curr Drug Res Rev 2024; 16:157-163. [PMID: 37622718 DOI: 10.2174/2589977515666230824152740] [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: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pueraria lobata is an important herbal medicine of Fabaceae family that has been clinically used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to counteract human disorders and associated secondary complications. Kakkalide also called irisolidone 7-xylosylglucoside is an isoflavonoid of Puerariae flos, Pueraria lobata and Flos Puerariae. Moreover, Kakkalide has a wide range of bioactivities in medicine. METHODS Biological potential of kakkalide was investigated in the present work through scientific data analysis of different scientific research work on kakkalide in order to know its therapeutic potential in medicine. Scientific data on Pueraria lobata were collected and analyzed in the present work. All the scientific data were collected from Google, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Science Direct in the present work. RESULTS Scientific data analysis of kakkalide revealed its biological importance and therapeutic potential in medicine. The present investigation signified kakkalide's effectiveness in inflammatory diseases, prostaglandin E2 production, liver complication, gastric injury, alcoholism, insulinresistant endothelial dysfunction, aldose reductase enzyme, hyperlipidemia, estrogenic activity, and stroke. In addition, the bioavailability of kakkalide was also discussed in the present paper. Present work also revealed the significance of analytical techniques for the separation, isolation and identification of kakkalide in different biological and non-biological samples. CONCLUSION Present paper signified the health-beneficial aspects of kakkalide in medicine.
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Zhang W, Cai Z, Liang D, Han J, Wu P, Shan J, Meng G, Zeng H. Immune Cell-Related Genes in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Identified Using Transcriptomic and Single-Cell Sequencing Data. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10619. [PMID: 37445800 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310619] [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: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic disease in children. The heterogeneity of the disease can be investigated via single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) for its gap in the literature. Firstly, five types of immune cells (plasma cells, naive CD4 T cells, memory-activated CD4 T cells, eosinophils, and neutrophils) were significantly different between normal control (NC) and JIA samples. WGCNA was performed to identify genes that exhibited the highest correlation to differential immune cells. Then, 168 differentially expressed immune cell-related genes (DE-ICRGs) were identified by overlapping 13,706 genes identified by WGCNA and 286 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between JIA and NC specimens. Next, four key genes, namely SOCS3, JUN, CLEC4C, and NFKBIA, were identified by a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and three machine learning algorithms. The results of functional enrichment revealed that SOCS3, JUN, and NFKBIA were all associated with hallmark TNF-α signaling via NF-κB. In addition, cells in JIA samples were clustered into four groups (B cell, monocyte, NK cell, and T cell groups) by single-cell data analysis. CLEC4C and JUN exhibited the highest level of expression in B cells; NFKBIA and SOCS3 exhibited the highest level of expression in monocytes. Finally, real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) revealed that the expression of three key genes was consistent with that determined by differential analysis. Our study revealed four key genes with prognostic value for JIA. Our findings could have potential implications for JIA treatment and investigation.
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- Wenbo Zhang
- The Joint Center for Infection and Immunity, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou 510623, China
- The Joint Center for Infection and Immunity, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology & Immunology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- The First Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, China
- Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou 510623, China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, China
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- The Joint Center for Infection and Immunity, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology & Immunology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
- The Center for Microbes, Development and Health, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology & Immunology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
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- The Joint Center for Infection and Immunity, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou 510623, China
- Department of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, China
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Wang J, Pu J, Zhang Z, Feng Z, Han J, Su X, Shi L. Triterpenoids of Ganoderma lucidum inhibited S180 sarcoma and H22 hepatoma in mice by regulating gut microbiota. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16682. [PMID: 37484292 PMCID: PMC10360580 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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In order to explore effect of natural plant extracts on anti-tumor and prevent tumor development. The study assessed the antitumor effect of triterpenoids of Ganoderma lucidum (TGL) on S180 and H22 tumor bearing mice. A triterpene compound, 2α, 3α, 23-trihydroxy-urs-12-en-28-oic acid, was successfully isolated and purified from G. lucidum. S180 and H22 cells were subcutaneously inoculated in the left axilla of mice to establish a transplantable tumor model. After, the mice were orally treated with TGL and evaluated by tumor inhibition rate, organ index, and the serum index. The Bax and Bcl-2 proteins and gut microbiota was analyzed using western blot and 16S rDNA sequencing respectively. The results showed the tumor inhibition rates of TGL were higher than 40% in H22 and S180 tumor bearing mice. TGL had a protective effect on the spleen and thymus, and improved lipid peroxidation caused by the increased free radicals. TGL downregulated Bcl-2 and upregulated Bax. In particular, TGL treatment improved the reduction of gut microbiota richness and structure.
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- Corresponding author. Department of Pharmacy, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Donggang West Road No. 204, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China.
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Lu Q, Xie Y, Luo J, Gong Q, Li C. Natural flavones from edible and medicinal plants exhibit enormous potential to treat ulcerative colitis. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1168990. [PMID: 37324477 PMCID: PMC10268007 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1168990] [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: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic aspecific gut inflammatory disorder that primarily involves the recta and colons. It mostly presents as a long course of repeated attacks. This disease, characterized by intermittent diarrhoea, fecal blood, stomachache, and tenesmus, severely decreases the living quality of sick persons. UC is difficult to heal, has a high recurrence rate, and is tightly related to the incidence of colon cancer. Although there are a number of drugs available for the suppression of colitis, the conventional therapy possesses certain limitations and severe adverse reactions. Thus, it is extremely required for safe and effective medicines for colitis, and naturally derived flavones exhibited huge prospects. This study focused on the advancement of naturally derived flavones from edible and pharmaceutical plants for treating colitis. The underlying mechanisms of natural-derived flavones in treating UC were closely linked to the regulation of enteric barrier function, immune-inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, gut microflora, and SCFAs production. The prominent effects and safety of natural-derived flavones make them promising candidate drugs for colitis treatment.
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- Qiang Lu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China
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- China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Company Limited, Foshan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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Chen C, Li X, Kano Y, Yuan D, Qu J. Oriental traditional herbal Medicine--Puerariae Flos: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 306:116089. [PMID: 36621660 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.116089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Pueraria Flos (PF), a traditional herbal medicine, is botanically from the dried flowers of Pueraria lobate (Willd.) Ohwi. (Chinese: ) or Pueraria thomsonii Benth. (Chinese: ). It has a long history of thousands of years in China for awakening the spleen, clearing the lungs, relieving alcohol. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review aims to report the up-to-date research progress in ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, metabolism and therapeutic application of PF, so as to provide a strong basis for future clinical treatment and scientific research. MATERIALS AND METHODS Relevant information on PF was collected from scientific literature databases including PubMed, CNKI and other literature sources (Ph.D. and M.Sc. dissertations and Chinese herbal classic books) by using the keyword "Puerariae". RESULTS Briefly, phytochemical research report has isolated 39 flavonoids, 19 saponins and 25 volatile oils from PF. Flavonoids and saponins are the most important bioactive compounds, and most of the quality control studies focus on these two types of compounds. Modern pharmacological studies have revealed their significant biological activities in relieving alcoholism, hepatoprotective, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidation, which provides theoretical support for the traditional use. CONCLUSIONS Comprehensive analysis showed that pharmacological activity of most purified compounds from PF had not been reported. Kakkalide, tectoridin and their deglycosylated metabolites (irisolidone and tectorigenin) has been focused on excessively due to their higher content and better activities. This leads to low development and resources waste. Interestingly, PF made a breakthrough in the field of food. Many kinds of fat-lowering foods such as PILLBOX Onaka have been popular in Japan market, which received extensive attention. Therefore, we suggest that future research can be paid attention on the development of the plant's function in the field of food and medicine, as well as the transformation from experimental to clinical.
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- Cai Chen
- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No. 222, Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116011, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, No. 9, South Road of Lvshun, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No. 222, Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116011, China; Institute (College) of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, No. 9, South Road of Lvshun, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No. 222, Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116011, China; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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Wang A, Li P, Ma F, Li X, Mu G, Tuo Y. Mixed Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains alleviated DSS-induced intestinal inflammation of Balb/c mice via the 5-HT/5-HT7R/NF-κB signaling pathway. J Funct Foods 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Chen X, Zhang J, Li R, Zhang H, Sun Y, Jiang L, Wang X, Xiong Y. Flos Puerariae- Semen Hoveniae medicinal pair extract ameliorates DSS-induced inflammatory bowel disease through regulating MAPK signaling and modulating gut microbiota composition. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1034031. [PMID: 36569313 PMCID: PMC9768334 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1034031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a global gastrointestinal disease characterized by relapsing and remitting inflammatory conditions. Flos Puerariae (the flower of Pueraria lobata [Willd.] Ohwi and P. thomsonii Benth.) and Hovenia dulcis Thunb. (Rhamnaceae) are traditional Chinese medicines. This medicinal pair has been used to treat various diseases due to its excellent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. However, the effects of extracts from these plants on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis have not been investigated; further study is needed to improve the understanding of their mechanisms of action and potential applications. Methods: The chemical constitution of extracts from Flos Puerariae and Semen Hoveniae (PHE) was analyzed using UPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS/MS. The protective effects of PHE on mice with DSS-induced colitis were evaluated through assessment of body weight loss, disease activity index (DAI) score, colon length shortening, and pathological changes. The levels of inflammatory cytokines were determined by ELISA and RT-qPCR. Biomarkers of oxidative stress (ROS, CAT, SOD, MDA, and T-AOC) were analyzed using biochemical kits. The expression of MAPK proteins was determined by Western blotting analysis. Gut microbiota were analyzed via 16S rRNA sequencing. Results: Chemical composition analysis indicated that PHE contains various bioactive compounds, including puerarin, kakkalide, tectoridin, and genistin. The findings from this study suggest that PHE could effectively modulate histopathological score, inflammatory cell infiltration, and inflammatory factor secretion. Notably, PHE ameliorated oxidative stress by inhibiting activation of the MAPK pathway, leading to decreased inflammatory mediators and restored antioxidant enzyme activity. Furthermore, PHE treatment regulated the composition of the gut microbiota by increasing the abundance of benign bacteria, such as Akkermansia, and reducing the abundance of harmful bacteria, such as Proteobacteria. Conclusion: The findings from this study demonstrate the mechanism underlying the amelioration of DSS-induced intestinal oxidative stress by PHE and its positive impact on the restoration of the composition of gut microbiota.
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- Xiaofan Chen
- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China,Evidence-Based Medicine Research Centre, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China,*Correspondence: Xiaoya Wang, ; Yaokun Xiong,
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China,*Correspondence: Xiaoya Wang, ; Yaokun Xiong,
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Yang S, Hao S, Wang Q, Lou Y, Jia L, Chen D. The interactions between traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota: Global research status and trends. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:1005730. [PMID: 36171760 PMCID: PMC9510645 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1005730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background There is a crosstalk between traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and gut microbiota (GM), many articles have studied and discussed the relationship between the two. The purpose of this study is to use bibliometric analysis to explore the research status and development trends of the TCM/GM research, identify and analyze the highly cited papers relating to the TCM/GM. Methods A literature search regarding TCM/GM publications from 2004 to 2021 was undertaken on August 13, 2022. The main information (full record and cited references) of publications was extracted from the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E) of Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). The Bibliometrix of R package, CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used for bibliometric analysis. Results A total of 830 papers were included. The publication years of papers were from 2004 to 2021. The number of papers had increased rapidly since 2018. China had the most publications and made most contributions to this field. Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine were in the leading productive position in TCM/GM research, Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences had the highest total citations (TC). Duan Jin-ao from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine had the largest number of publications, and Tong Xiao-lin from China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences had the most TC. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology had the most published papers and the most TC. The main themes in TCM/GM included the role of GM in TCM treatment of glucolipid metabolism diseases and lower gastrointestinal diseases; the mechanism of interactions between GM and TCM to treat diseases; the links between TCM/GM and metabolism; and the relationship between GM and oral bioavailability of TCM. Conclusion This study gained insight into the research status, hotspots and trends of global TCM/GM research, identified the most cited articles in TCM/GM and analyzed their characteristics, which may inform clinical researchers and practitioners’ future directions.
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- Shanshan Yang
- Oncology Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Sixth Clinical School of Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Oncology Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Oncology Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Oncology Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Liqun Jia, ; Dongmei Chen,
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- Oncology Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Liqun Jia, ; Dongmei Chen,
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Zhang Q, Zhou S, Lim PE, Wei B, Xue C, Xue Y, Tang Q. Kappaphycus Alvarezii Compound Powder Prevents Chemotherapy-Induced Intestinal Mucositis in BALB/c Mice. Nutr Cancer 2022; 74:3735-3746. [PMID: 35758096 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2022.2089699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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This study aimed to formulate Kappaphycus alvarezii compound powder containing Kappaphycus alvarezii powder (KP), cooked sorghum powder (SP), and longan powder (LP); which was evaluated for its therapeutic effects against chemotherapy-induced intestinal mucosal injury (CIMI). Based on rheological properties, sensory evaluation, and antioxidant activity and using single factor and response surface methodology, the optimal formula to develop the compound powder was determined to be 35% KP, 30% SP, 5% LP, and 30% xylitol. Thereafter, the efficacy of the compound powder was tested by feeding BALB/c mice with diets supplemented with the Kappaphycus alvarezii compound powder (3% and 5%) for 14 consecutive days. The chemotherapeutic drug 5-fluorouracil was intraperitoneally injected (50 mg/kg) in the mice to induce CIMI for the last three consecutive days. Compared to the CIMI mice, those fed 5% Kappaphycus alvarezii compound powder (HC) showed significantly improved the intestinal injury, increased mucin-2 secretion, and reduced TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, LT, and COX-2 levels. Furthermore, HC intake significantly reduced the Firmicutes-to-Bacteroidetes ratio, promoted the growth of beneficial bacteria, such as Alloprevotella, and inhibited the growth of harmful bacteria, such as Clostridium. In conclusion, HC has a protective effect against CIMI and provides a novel dietary strategy for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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- Qing Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China.,Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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Li W, Zhang L, Xu Q, Yang W, Zhao J, Ren Y, Yu Z, Ma L. Taxifolin Alleviates DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis by Acting on Gut Microbiome to Produce Butyric Acid. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14051069. [PMID: 35268045 PMCID: PMC8912346 DOI: 10.3390/nu14051069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Taxifolin is a bioflavonoid which has been used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease. However, taxifolin on DSS-induced colitis and gut health is still unclear. Here, we studied the effect of taxifolin on DSS-induced intestinal mucositis in mice. We measured the degree of intestinal mucosal injury and inflammatory response in DSS treated mice with or without taxifolin administration and studied the changes of fecal metabolites and intestinal microflora using 16S rRNA. The mechanism was further explored by fecal microbiota transplantation. The results showed that the weight loss and diarrhea score of the mice treated with taxifolin decreased in DSS-induced mice and longer colon length was displayed after taxifolin supplementation. Meanwhile, the expression of GPR41 and GPR43 in the colon was significantly increased by taxifolin treatment. Moreover, the expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in colon tissue was inhibited by taxifolin treatment. The fecal metabolism pattern changed significantly after DSS treatment, which was reversed by taxifolin treatment. Importantly, taxifolin significantly increased the levels of butyric acid and isobutyric acid in the feces of DSS-treated mice. In terms of gut flora, taxifolin reversed the changes of Akkermansia, and further decreased uncultured_bacterium_f_Muribaculaceae. Fecal transplantation from taxifolin-treated mice showed a lower diarrhea score, reduced inflammatory response in the colon, and reduced intestinal mucosal damage, which may be related to the increased level of butyric acid in fecal metabolites. In conclusion, this study provides evidence that taxifolin can ameliorate DSS-induced colitis by altering gut microbiota to increase the production of SCFAs.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-13317192322
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Patel DK. Herbal Phytomedicine 'Irisolidone' in Chronic Diseases: Biological Efficacy and Pharmacological Activity. RECENT ADVANCES IN ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUG DISCOVERY 2022; 17:13-22. [PMID: 35249525 DOI: 10.2174/1574891x16666220304231934] [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: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Plant-derived products have been used in medicine as a source of bioactive molecules, mainly due to their medicinal importance and therapeutic potential. Nowadays, plant derived products have been used in the medicine for the development of novel drug leads. Polyphenols are an important class of secondary metabolites found to be present in plants and their derived products. Polyphenols play an important role in the nutrition of human beings and also have a significant role in plant resistance against pests and diseases. Scientific studies have proven the biological importance of flavonoids in medicine and other allied health sectors. Anti-oxidant, analgesic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-tumor and anti-allergic activities are the important pharmacological features of flavonoids. Irisolidone is an important isoflavone found to be present in Pueraria lobata flowers. METHODS To know the medicinal importance and therapeutic potential of irisolidone in the medicine, numerous scientific research data have been collected from Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and Scopus. Pharmacological activity data of irisolidone has been collected and analyzed in the present works to know their health beneficial aspects in the medicine. Detailed pharmacological activities of irisolidone have been investigated through scientific data analysis of scientific research works. RESULTS Scientific research data analysis of irisolidone revealed the anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, anti-cancer, anti-platelet, anti-oxidant, anti-hyperlipidemic, immunomodulating, hepatoprotective and estrogenic potential. However, the biological effect of irisolidone on the gastric system, aldose reductase enzymes, malignant gliomas, and JC virus has also been investigated. Scientific data analysis revealed the significance of analytical tools for the separation and identification of irisolidone. CONCLUSION Present work signified the biological importance and therapeutic potential of irisolidone in medicine.
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Han J, Xu K, Yan Q, Sui W, Zhang H, Wang S, Zhang Z, Wei Z, Han F. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of Flos Puerariae by using chemical fingerprint in combination with chemometrics method. J Pharm Anal 2021; 12:489-499. [PMID: 35811625 PMCID: PMC9257449 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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In order to better control the quality of Flos Puerariae (FP), qualitative and quantitative analyses were initially performed by using chemical fingerprint and chemometrics methods in this study. First, the fingerprint of FP was developed by HPLC and the chemical markers were screened out by similarity analysis (SA), hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA), principal components analysis (PCA), and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). Next, the chemical constituents in FP were profiled and identified by HPLC coupled to Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (HPLC-FT-ICR MS). Then, the characteristic constituents in FP were quantitatively analyzed by HPLC. As a result, 31 common peaks were assigned in the fingerprint and 6 of them were considered as qualitative markers. A total of 35 chemical constituents were detected by HPLC-FT-ICR MS and 16 of them were unambiguously identified by comparing retention time, UV absorption wavelength, accurate mass, and MS/MS data with those of reference standards. Subsequently, the contents of glycitin, genistin, tectoridin, glycitein, genistein, and tectorigenin in 13 batches of FP were detected, ranging from 0.4438 to 11.06 mg/g, 0.955 to 1.726 mg/g, 9.81 to 57.22 mg/g, 3.349 to 41.60 mg/g, 0.3576 to 0.989 mg/g, and 2.126 to 9.99 mg/g, respectively. In conclusion, fingerprint analysis in combination with chemometrics methods could discover chemical markers for improving the quality control standard of FP. It is expected that the strategy applied in this study will be valuable for further quality control of other traditional Chinese medicines. The qualitative and quantitative analysis were carried out for Flos Puerariae. Fingerprints were combined with different chemometrics to discover the qualitative markers FP. Thirty five constituents of FP were characterized by HPLC-FT-ICR MS. Six chemical constituents were simultaneously determined by HPLC.
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- Jing Han
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth People's Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, 110031, China
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- Science and Technology Institute of Shenyang Open University, Shenyang, 110003, China
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- Shenyang Harmony Health Medical Laboratory, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
- Corresponding author.
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Pu Q, Lin P, Gao P, Wang Z, Guo K, Qin S, Zhou C, Wang B, Wu E, Khan N, Xia Z, Wei X, Wu M. Gut Microbiota Regulate Gut-Lung Axis Inflammatory Responses by Mediating ILC2 Compartmental Migration. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (BALTIMORE, MD. : 1950) 2021; 207:257-267. [PMID: 34135060 PMCID: PMC8674377 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.2001304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Gut microbiota is increasingly linked to the development of various pulmonary diseases through a gut-lung axis. However, the mechanisms by which gut commensal microbes impact trafficking and functional transition of immune cells remain largely unknown. Using integrated microbiota dysbiosis approaches, we uncover that the gut microbiota directs the migration of group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) from the gut to the lung through a gut-lung axis. We identify Proteobacteria as a critical species in the gut microbiome to facilitate natural ILC2 migration, and increased Proteobacteria induces IL-33 production. Mechanistically, IL-33-CXCL16 signaling promotes the natural ILC2 accumulation in the lung, whereas IL-25-CCL25 signals augment inflammatory ILC2 accumulation in the intestines upon abdominal infection, parabiosis, and cecum ligation and puncture in mice. We reveal that these two types of ILC2s play critical but distinct roles in regulating inflammation, leading to balanced host defense against infection. Overall results delineate that Proteobacteria in gut microbiota modulates ILC2 directional migration to the lung for host defense via regulation of select cytokines (IL-33), suggesting novel therapeutic strategies to control infectious diseases.
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- Qinqin Pu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
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- Wound Trauma Medical Center, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neuroscience Institute, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, TX
- Texas A&M University College of Medicine, College Station, TX
- Texas A&M University College of Pharmacy, College Station, TX
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; and
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- Laboratory of Aging Research and Nanotoxicology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND;
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Moringa oleifera polysaccharides regulates caecal microbiota and small intestinal metabolic profile in C57BL/6 mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:595-611. [PMID: 33836198 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.03.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of Moringa oleifera polysaccharides (MOP) on the serum indexes, small intestinal morphology, small intestinal metabolic profile, and caecal microbiota of mice. A new type of polysaccharides with 104,031 Da molecular weight and triple helix structure was isolated from M. oleifera leaves for in vivo experiment. Forty male SPF C57BL/6 mice aged 4 weeks were average divided into four groups randomly according to the MOP gavaged daily (0, 20, 40 and 60 mg/kg body weight MOP). After a 7-day preliminary trial period and a 28-day official trial period, the mice were slaughtered. Results showed that MOP reduced glucose, total cholesterol, and malondialdehyde. It also improved superoxide dismutase and catalase in serum (P < 0.05). For small intestinal morphology, MOP improved the villi length and crypt depth in both ileum and jejunum (P < 0.05); the ratio of villi length to crypt depth in jejunum increased (P < 0.05). MOP could cause the increase of beneficial bacteria and the decrease of harmful bacteria in caecum, further affecting the function of microbiota. In addition, MOP regulated 114 metabolites enriched in the pathway related to the synthesis and metabolism of micromolecules. In sum, MOP exerted positive effects on the serum indexes and intestinal health of mice.
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Li N, Li J, Zhang Q, Gao S, Quan X, Liu P, Xu C. Effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals in host health: Three-way interactions between environmental exposure, host phenotypic responses, and gut microbiota. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 271:116387. [PMID: 33401209 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have gradually become a global health hazard in recent decades. Gut microbiota (GM) provides a crucial interface between the environment and the human body. A triad relationship may exist between EDCs exposure, host phenotypic background, and GM effects. In this review, we attempted to parse out the contribution of GM on the alteration of host phenotypic responses induced by EDCs, suggesting that GM intervention may be used as a therapeutic strategy to limit the expansion of pathogen. These studies can increase the understanding of pathogenic mechanisms, and help to identify the modifiable environmental factors and microbiota characteristics in people with underlying disease susceptibility for prevention and remediation.
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- Na Li
- Pediatric Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University. School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Institute of Tropical Medicine, Hainan Medical University, HaiKou, China
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- School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Pediatric Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University. School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Pediatric Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University. School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Pediatric Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University. School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Pediatric Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University. School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Pediatric Department, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University. School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Bharti R, Chopra BS, Raut S, Khatri N. Pueraria tuberosa: A Review on Traditional Uses, Pharmacology, and Phytochemistry. Front Pharmacol 2021; 11:582506. [PMID: 33708108 PMCID: PMC7941752 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.582506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pueraria tuberosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) DC. (Fabaceae), also known as Indian Kudzu (vidari kand), is a perennial herb distributed throughout India and other Asian countries. Traditionally, tuber and leaves of this plant have extensively been reported for nutritional and medicinal properties in Ayurveda as well as in Chinese traditional practices. The objective of the present review is to compile and update the published data on traditional uses, pharmacological potential, and phytochemistry of compounds isolated from the plant Pueraria tuberosa. P. tuberosa extracts and its purified compounds possess multiple activities such as anticancer, anticonvulsant, antidiabetic, antifertility, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress, antiulcerogenic, cardioprotective, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, nephroprotective, nootropic, neuroprotective, and wound healing. Tuber and leaf extracts of P. tuberosa contain several bioactive constituents such as puerarin, daidzein, genistein, quercetin, irisolidone, biochanin A, biochanin B, isoorientin, and mangiferin, which possess an extensive range of pharmacological activities. The extensive range of pharmacological properties of P. tuberosa provides opportunities for further investigation and presents a new approach for the treatment of ailments. Many phytochemicals have been identified and characterized from P. tuberosa; however, some of them are still unexplored, and there is no supporting data for their activities and exact mechanisms of action. Therefore, further investigations are warranted to unravel the mechanisms of action of individual constituents of this plant.
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- Ram Bharti
- IMTECH Centre for Animal Resources & Experimentation (iCARE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- IMTECH Centre for Animal Resources & Experimentation (iCARE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- IMTECH Centre for Animal Resources & Experimentation (iCARE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- IMTECH Centre for Animal Resources & Experimentation (iCARE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Zhu YW, Yan XF, Ye TJ, Hu J, Wang XL, Qiu FJ, Liu CH, Hu XD. Analyzing the potential therapeutic mechanism of Huashi Baidu Decoction on severe COVID-19 through integrating network pharmacological methods. J Tradit Complement Med 2021; 11:180-187. [PMID: 33520684 PMCID: PMC7834580 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2021.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and aim Huashi Baidu Decoction (HSBD) is a novel complex prescription which has positive effects on severe COVID-19. This study was aimed to discover key Chinese materia medica, main active compounds, hub therapeutic target proteins and core signal pathways in the potential therapeutic mechanism of HSBD on severe COVID-19 through integrating network pharmacological methods. Experimental procedure TCMSP, TCMID and STITCH databases were used to screen out active compounds and target proteins of HSBD. GeneCards database was used to screen out disease genes of severe COVID-19. The potential therapeutic targets of HSBD on severe COVID-19 were used to construct protein-protein interaction network through STRING database and the hub target proteins were discovered. Next, GO and KEGG enrichment analysis were carried out to discover core signal pathways. Finally, the network diagram of “Chinese materia medica-active compounds-therapeutic target proteins” was built, then key Chinese materia medica and main active compounds were selected. Results and conclusion HSBD might treat severe COVID-19 through 45 potential target genes, among them, there were 13 hub target genes: RELA, TNF, IL6, IL1B, MAPK14, TP53, CXCL8, MAPK3, MAPK1, IL4, MAPK8, CASP8, STAT1. Meanswhile, GO_BiologicalProcess and KEGG signaling pathways analysis results showed that the core signal pathways were inflammation and immune regulation pathways. Finally, 4 key Chinese materia medica and 11 main active compounds were discovered in the HSBD. In conclusion, the therapeutic mechanism of HSBD on severe COVID-19 might involve its pharmacological effects of anti-inflammation and immune regulation via acting on 45 disease-related proteins of severe COVID-19. Taxonomy (classification by evise) Viral Pneumonia, COVID-19, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Septic Shock, Chinese Herbal Medicine. The potential therapeutic mechanisms of HSBD on severe COVID-19 are demonstrated. Anti-inflammation and immune regulation are the main therapeutic mechanisms. Multi-target therapy is a promising treatment strategy to cure severe COVID-19.
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- Yi-Wei Zhu
- Department of Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Warm Febrile Disease, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Liver Diseases, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, People's Republic of China
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Yang L, Lin Q, Han L, Wang Z, Luo M, Kang W, Liu J, Wang J, Ma T, Liu H. Soy hull dietary fiber alleviates inflammation in BALB/C mice by modulating the gut microbiota and suppressing the TLR-4/NF-κB signaling pathway. Food Funct 2020; 11:5965-5975. [PMID: 32662806 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo01102a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The present study is undertaken to assess the ability of insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) and soluble dietary fiber (SDF) extracted from soy hulls to relieve colitis in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) induced inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a BALB/C mouse model. We characterized dietary fiber (DF) structures by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Water retention capacity (WRC), water swelling capacity (WSC), oil adsorption capacity (OAC), glucose adsorption capacity (GAC), and the bile acid retardation index (BRI) were measured. The unique surface and chemical structural characteristics endowed DF with good absorption capacity and hydration ability, along with delayed glucose diffusion and absorption of bile acids. IBD was induced with a solution containing 5% DSS in male mice, which were administered a total oral dose of IDF (300 mg kg-1) and SDF (300 mg kg-1) three times per day after successful model establishment. All the mice were assessed weekly for weight change, diarrhea index, and fecal bleeding index. Levels of TLR-4 and NF-κB proteins were measured with western blotting analysis. Cytokine TNF-α in the serum was detected with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Histological methods (H&E) were used to observe part of the mouse colon. The gut microbiota in the colonic contents was analyzed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. DF decreased weight loss, diarrhea, and fecal bleeding, and also slowed serum TNF-α release. Increases in the levels of NF-κB proteins in inflamed colon tissue were also significantly suppressed by DF treatment. DF ameliorates the colitis induced decrease in gut microbiota species richness. The effect of SDF seemed clearer: the relative abundance of Barnesiella, Lactobacillus, Ruminococcus and Flavonifractor at the genus level was greater than that in the normal control group.
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- Lina Yang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121013, China. and China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121013, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121013, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121013, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121013, China.
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- Scientific Research Center, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121013, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Bohai University, Jinzhou, Liaoning 121013, China.
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Chen R, Liu B, Wang X, Chen K, Zhang K, Zhang L, Fei C, Wang C, Yingchun L, Xue F, Gu F, Wang M. Effects of polysaccharide from Pueraria lobata on gut microbiota in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 158:S0141-8130(20)33067-1. [PMID: 32387359 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.04.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Polysaccharide was derived from Pueraria lobata (PPL) which was considered as one of the traditional Chinese medicinal and edible herbs. In the present study, PPL was administered in equal doses (12.5 mg/kg) to both normal mice and antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) mice for two weeks, and was evaluated in terms of body weight, organ indices, gut structure, gut microbiota and short chain fatty acids. The results showed that normal mice treated with PPL not only reduced the isovaleric acid concentration (P < 0.05), but also significantly increased the abundance of beneficial bacteria, involving Oscillospira and Anaerotruncus (P < 0.05). In addition, PPL could relieve colonic pathological changes and gut microbiota dysbiosis caused by AAD. It indicated that PPL was a potential functional food ingredient by modulating gut microbiota.
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- Rong Chen
- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Veterinary Chemical Drugs and Pharmaceutics, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, PR China.
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Berberine regulates fecal metabolites to ameliorate 5-fluorouracil induced intestinal mucositis through modulating gut microbiota. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 124:109829. [PMID: 31958765 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.109829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Revised: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Berberine (BBR) is an isoquinoline alkaloid, which has been used in the treatment of intestinal mucositis. However, BBR on chemotherapy-induced mucositis in cancer patients remains largely unknown. Here, we investigated the effect of BBR on intestinal mucositis induced by 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) using rat model. We detected the degree of intestinal mucosal damage and inflammatory response in 5-Fu treated rats with or without BBR administration, and investigated the changes of fecal metabolites and gut microbiota using 1H NMR spectroscopy and 16S rRNA. The mechanism was further explored by fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). Results showed that BBR treated rats displayed less weight loss, lower diarrhea score and longer colon length in 5-Fu treated rats. Meanwhile, BBR treatment significantly increased the expression of Occludin in ileum and decreased the d-lactate content in serum. Moreover, the expression of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α in ileum were suppressed by BBR treatment. The pattern of fecal metabolism changed obviously after treated with 5-Fu, which was reversed by BBR. Importantly, BBR significantly increased the levels of butyrate and glutamine in feces from 5-Fu treated rats. In terms of gut microbiota, BBR enriched the relative abundance of Firmicutes and decreased Proteobacteria at the phylum level. Meanwhile, BBR increased the propotion of unclassified_f_ Porphyromonadaceae, unclassified_f_ Lachnospiraceae, Lactobacillus, unclassified_o_ Clostridiales, Ruminococcus, Prevotella, Clostridium IV, and decreased Escherichia/Shigella at the genera level. Furthermore, principal component analysis (PCA) showed that fecal transplantation led to changes in fecal metabolites. Fecal transplantation from BBR treated rats had low diarrhea score, reduced inflammatory response in ileum, and relieved intestinal mucosal injury, which may be caused by the increased of butyrate level in fecal metabolites. In conclusion, our study provides evidence that BBR regulates fecal metabolites to ameliorate 5-Fu induced intestinal mucositis by modifying gut microbiota.
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Duan S, Du X, Chen S, Liang J, Huang S, Hou S, Gao J, Ding P. Effect of vitexin on alleviating liver inflammation in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis model. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 121:109683. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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