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Wang YN, Jin H, Fan HR, Wang BL. Simultaneous assessment of absorption and pharmacokinetic characteristics of four active flavonoids from Chimonanthus nitens Leaf Granules using LC-MS determination: in vivo and in vitro. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2024; 26:930-944. [PMID: 38598409 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2024.2337807] [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: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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A sensitive UPLC-HRMS method was developed and validated for simultaneous quantification of four active flavonoids from Chimonanthus nitens Leaf Granules (CNLG) in biological matrix. The method was utilized in pharmacokinetic study of the four flavonoids in rats as well as other evaluation assays in vitro. It was revealed that rutin, nicotiflorin, and astragalin had poor oral bioavailability in rats possibly due to low intestinal permeability and metabolism in intestinal flora. Kaempferol underwent rapid glucuronidation and sulphation in rat plasma with medium permeability coefficient. The results provided valuable data for future research and development of CNLG flavonoids.
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- Ya-Nan Wang
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines/Beijing Key Laboratory of Non-clinical Drug Metabolism and PK/PD Study, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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Kim T, Han DG, Yoon IS. A simple and sensitive high-performance liquid chromatographic method combined with fluorescence detection for bioanalysis of scopoletin in rat plasma: Application to a pharmacokinetic study. Biomed Chromatogr 2024:e5959. [PMID: 39039810 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5959] [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: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Scopoletin, a coumarin class natural phytoalexin, is present in medicinal plants such as noni (Morinda citrifolia). It exhibits diverse pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-hyperuricemic, and anti-inflammatory effects. The objective of this study was to develop a novel HPLC-fluorescence (HPLC-FL) method for the quantitative analysis of scopoletin in the plasma and to investigate its pharmacokinetics in rats. Sample preparation involved a methanol-based protein precipitation method, and chromatographic separation was conducted using a C18 column with an isocratic mobile phase composed of water and acetonitrile containing 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid. The eluent was detected using an FL detector set to optimized excitation/emission wavelengths of 337/453 nm. Method validation encompassed assessments of selectivity, linearity (1-500 ng/mL), precision, accuracy, recovery, matrix effect, and stability in accordance with the prevailing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. The developed method was successfully applied for pharmacokinetic study in rats. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first application of a simple and sensitive HPLC-FL method for the quantification of scopoletin in a pharmacokinetic study. This method offers a promising alternative for preclinical pharmacokinetic investigations with appropriate modifications and validations and holds potential for clinical applications.
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- Taeyoung Kim
- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Manufacturing Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Phucharoenrak P, Trachootham D. Bergaptol, a Major Furocoumarin in Citrus: Pharmacological Properties and Toxicity. Molecules 2024; 29:713. [PMID: 38338457 PMCID: PMC10856120 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030713] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Bergaptol (5-hydroxypsoralen or 5-hydroxyfuranocoumarin) is a naturally occurring furanocoumarin widely found in citrus fruits, which has multiple health benefits. Nonetheless, no specific review articles on bergaptol have been published. Compiling updated information on bergaptol is crucial in guiding future research direction and application. The present review focuses on the research evidence related to the pharmacological properties and toxicity of bergaptol. Bergaptol has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-osteoporosis, anti-microbial, and anti-lipidemic effects. It can inhibit the activities of cytochrome P450s (CYP), especially CYP2C9 and CYP3A4, thereby affecting the metabolism and concentrations of some drugs and toxins. Compared with other coumarins, bergaptol has the least potency to inhibit CYP3A4 in cancer cells. Instead, it can suppress drug efflux transporters, such as P-glycoprotein, thereby overcoming chemotherapeutic drug resistance. Furthermore, bergaptol has antimicrobial effects with a high potential for inhibition of quorum sensing. In vivo, bergaptol can be retained in plasma for longer than other coumarins. Nevertheless, its toxicity has not been clearly reported. In vitro study suggests that, unlike most furocoumarins, bergaptol is not phototoxic or photomutagenic. Existing research on bergaptol has mostly been conducted in vitro. Further in vivo and clinical studies are warranted to identify the safe and effective doses of bergaptol for its multimodal application.
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Wu A, Lu J, Zhong G, Lu L, Qu Y, Zhang C. Xanthotoxin (8-methoxypsoralen): A review of its chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity. Phytother Res 2022; 36:3805-3832. [PMID: 35913174 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7577] [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: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Xanthotoxin (XAT) is a natural furanocoumarins, a bioactive psoralen isolated from the fruit of the Rutaceae plant Pepper, which has received increasing attention in recent years due to its wide source and low cost. By collecting and compiling literature on XAT, the results show that XAT exhibits significant activity in the treatment of various diseases, including neuroprotection, skin repair, osteoprotection, organ protection, anticancer, antiinflammatory, antioxidative stress and antibacterial. In this paper, we review the pharmacological activity and potential molecular mechanisms of XAT for the treatment of related diseases. The data suggest that XAT can mechanistically induce ROS production and promote apoptosis through mitochondrial or endoplasmic reticulum pathways, regulate NF-κB, MAPK, JAK/STAT, Nrf2/HO-1, MAPK, AKT/mTOR, and ERK1/2 signaling pathways to exert pharmacological effects. In addition, the pharmacokinetics properties and toxicity of XAT are discussed in this paper, further elucidating the relationship between structure and efficacy. It is worth noting that data from clinical studies of XAT are still scarce, limiting the use of XAT in the clinic, and in the future, more in-depth studies are needed to determine the clinical efficacy of XAT.
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- Anxin Wu
- College Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China
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- College Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China
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- College Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China
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- Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, PR China
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- College Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China
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- College Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, PR China
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Wang Z, Liu H, Cao Y, Zhang T, Guo H, Wang B. A novel method for investigating the mechanism of anti-rheumatoid arthritis activity of Angelicae pubescentis Radix by integrating UHPLC-QTOF/MS and network pharmacology. Biomed Chromatogr 2022; 36:e5389. [PMID: 35484722 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The study aimed to establish a strategy to elucidate the in vivo constituents of Angelicae pubescentis Radix (APR, also known as Duhuo) and reveal the probable mechanisms underlying the anti-rheumatoid arthritis activity of APR. APR, first recorded in Shennong Bencao Jing, is mainly used to treat Bi syndrome. Eleven absorbed components of APR were successfully identified using the Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rat model and the UHPLC-QTOF/MS technique. Two active ingredients (osthole, and columbianadin) and five corresponding targets (PTGS1, PTGS2, RXRA, CCNA2 and ACHE) were found to construct a compound-protein interaction network in RA. In addition, a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) pathway, which was related to anti-RA activity, was eventually identified by KEGG analysis. Subsequently, molecular docking was performed by establishing a mixed matrix network including the absorbed component, corresponding target, and signaling pathway with two key compounds (osthole and columbianadin) and two important targets (PTGS2 and PTGS1). The result of molecular docking is in agreement with the network pharmacology (NP).
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- Zhen Wang
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine (Anhui University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine (Anhui University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine (Anhui University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine (Anhui University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine (Anhui University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education, Hefei, China
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Xu Z, Kang A, Shan J, Song M, Xie T. An LC-MS/MS Method for the Pharmacokinetic and in Vitro Metabolism Studies of Praeruptorin A in Rat. CURR PHARM ANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1573412917666210827103645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Objective:
The study aims to investigate the pharmacokinetic profile of Praeruptorin A and khellactone and in vitro hydrolysis of praeruptorin A to khellactone in different biological samples.
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A LC-MS/MS method was established. Analytes and internal standard (IS) were isolated using the protein precipitation method and then separated on a Thermo BDS Hypersil C18 (2.1 mm×50 mm, 2.4μm) column using a mobile phase consisting of 0.05% formic acid solution and acetonitrile. Samples were analyzed in positive electrospray-ionization (ESI) mode using multiple reaction monitoring (MRM).
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The calibration plots gave desirable linearity (r2>0.99) in the concentration range from 0.99-990.0 and 2.0-2000.0 ng/mL for Praeruptorin A and khellactone, respectively. In addition, the LOQs of these analytes were sufficient for vivo pharmacokinetic study and vitro hydrolysis study of Praeruptorin A. The intra-batch and inter-batch precision were all within 14.05%, and the accuracy was between 89.39% and 109.50%. The extraction efficiency of PA and khellactone ranged from 76.35 ~ 89.58%. The matrix effects of analytes and the IS were between 89.67% ~ 105.26%.
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The liver CYPs mediated by the metabolism of PA may contribute to the systemic exposure of its active metabolite, khellactone, in rats.
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- Zhuicheng Xu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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Liang Y, Xie L, Liu K, Cao Y, Dai X, Wang X, Lu J, Zhang X, Li X. Bergapten: A review of its pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity. Phytother Res 2021; 35:6131-6147. [PMID: 34347307 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Bergapten is a natural furocoumarin, also known as 5-methoxypsoralen, and its medicinal value has been paid more and more attention. By sorting out the pharmacological literature of bergapten, we found that bergapten has a wide range of pharmacological effects, including neuroprotection, organ protection, anticancer, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, and antidiabetes effects. However,bergapten has complex impacts on the hepatic metabolic enzyme. Moreover, pharmacokinetic studies showed that bergapten has higher absolute bioavailability and can cross the blood-brain barrier and has a great potential for treating brain disease, but the mechanism needs further clarification to make greater use of its ability to treat brain diseases. Furthermore, the phototoxicity of bergapten combined with ultraviolet light has always been mentioned. In view of its wide range of pharmacological activities, bergapten is expected to be a potential drug candidate for the treatment of diabetes and diabetes-induced osteoporosis, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and cancer. However, further studies are needed to elucidate its molecular mechanisms and targets. The phototoxicity of bergapten as a side effect should be further avoided. On the other hand, the photoactivation of bergapten in the anticancer aspect can be better utilized.
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- Youdan Liang
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Feng Y, Li Q, Yang L, Zhang Y, Qiu D. The Use of 1H-qNMR Method for Simultaneous Determination of Osthol, Columbianadin, and Isoimperatorin in Angelicae Pubescentis Radix. J AOAC Int 2021; 103:851-856. [PMID: 33241377 DOI: 10.1093/jaoacint/qsz031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this work was to establish a method to identify and quantify the main active components in Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (APR) quickly, simply, and accurately. This paper reports a novel method which can determine osthol, isoimperatorin, and columbianadin using 1H-qNMR simultaneously and quantitatively. METHODS In comprehensive consideration of resolution of target signals and the solubility of materials, dimethyl sulfoxide-d6 (DMSO-d6) was selected as an optimal 1H-qNMR solvent and pyrazine was used as internal standard substance (δ8.66 ppm). The quantitative peaks of three active components were determined using specific 1H resonances at δ7.54-7.56 ppm for osthol, δ6.83-6.85 ppm for columbianadin, and δ6.31-6.32 ppm for isoimperatorin. RESULTS The results show that the method has good precision, stability, and repeatability. The content of APR plant material from Huating is 9.8 mg/g, 5.6 mg/g, and 15.6 mg/g for osthol, columbianadin, and isoimperatorin, respectively. Furthermore, the experimental process is simple and the test time is short (1 min). CONCLUSIONS The proposed quantitative 1H-qNMR methodology can be used for the quality control of APR.
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- Yanmei Feng
- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, College of Agronomy, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, College of Agronomy, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, College of Agronomy, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, College of Agronomy, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, College of Agronomy, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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Yuen-Cheung C, Jing Z, Qin H, Hui G, Yu-Xi L, Jia-Ying W, Zhao-Guang Z, Zhi-Ling Y. Chemical Profile Assessment and Potential Bioactive Component Screening of a Chinese Patent Herbal Drug Yi-Shen-Hua-Shi Granule. Nat Prod Commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x211021691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Yi-Shen-Hua-Shi (YSHS) Granule is a well-known patented herbal drug for treating chronic glomerulonephritis (CGN) in China. Its chemical compositions and anti-CGN components are not fully understood. This study aimed to establish the chemical profile and to identify the anti-CGN components of YSHS Granule. For these purposes, a HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS method was developed. A total of 105 peaks were detected in the mass spectrum of the Granule. Of these, 99 compounds were tentatively identified as terpenoids, flavonoids, coumarins, alkaloids, phenols, and other types of compounds, and 15 were further identified with reference substances. To screen bioactive compounds, a cell membrane immobilized chromatography (CMIC) method was used. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-challenged rat glomerular mesangial cells (HBZY-1) were incubated with YSHS Granule (100 μg/mL), and the binding components to the cell membrane were extracted and analyzed using the established HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS method. Seven potential bioactive components that bound to HBZY-1 cell membranes were detected and identified as calycosin-7- O-β-D-glucoside, 6-gingerol, naringin, ginsenoside Re, poncirin, liquiritigenin, and isoliquiritigenin. The outcomes of the present study provide a chemical basis for clinical use of the Granule in managing CGN, and provide quality control markers for the Granule’s production and use.
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- Chan Yuen-Cheung
- Consun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Consun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
- Research and Development Centre for Natural Health Products, HKBU Institute of Research and Continuing Education, Shenzhen, China
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- R&D Center of Drug for Renal Diseases, Consun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, China
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- Consun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Consun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Consun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Stomatology and Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- Consun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
- Research and Development Centre for Natural Health Products, HKBU Institute of Research and Continuing Education, Shenzhen, China
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Graphene Assisted in the Analysis of Coumarins in Angelicae Pubescentis Radix by Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Microextraction Combined with 1H-qNMR. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092416. [PMID: 33919230 PMCID: PMC8122450 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The content of active components in traditional Chinese medicine is relatively small, and it is difficult to detect some trace components with modern analytical instruments, so good pretreatment and extraction are very important in the experiment. Graphene was introduced by a dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction method based on solidification of floating organic drop (DLLME-SFO) with graphene/1-dodecyl alcohol used as the extractant, and this method, combined with quantitative proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-qNMR), was used to simultaneously qualitative and quantitative osthole, columbianadin and isoimperatorin in Angelicae Pubescentis Radix. In this experiment, a magnetic stirrer was used for extraction, all NMR spectra were recorded on a Bruker Advance III 600 MHz spectrometer with dimethyl sulfoxide-d6 (DMSO-d6) as deuterated solvent and pyrazine as the internal standard. The influencing factors and NMR parameters in the extraction process were investigated and optimized. In addition, the methodology of the established method was also examined. The quantitative signals of osthole, columbianadin and isoimperatorin were at a chemical shift of δ6.25–δ6.26 ppm, δ6.83–δ6.85 ppm, and δ6.31–δ6.32 ppm. The linear ranges of osthole, columbianadin and isoimperatorin were all 0.0455–2.2727 mg/mL, and R2 were 0.9994, 0.9994 and 0.9995, respectively. The limits of detection of osthole, columbianadin and isoimperatorin were 0.0660, 0.0720, 0.0620 mg, and the limits of quantification of osthole, columbianadin and isoimperatorin were 0.2201, 0.2401, 0.2066 mg/mL. The solution had good stability and repeatability within 24 h. The recoveries of osthole, columbianadin and isoimperatorin were 102.26%, 99.89%, 103.28%, respectively. The established method is simple and easy to operate, which greatly reduces the cumbersome pretreatment of samples and has high extraction efficiency.
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Kordulewska NK, Topa J, Tańska M, Cieślińska A, Fiedorowicz E, Savelkoul HFJ, Jarmołowska B. Modulatory Effects of Osthole on Lipopolysaccharides-Induced Inflammation in Caco-2 Cell Monolayer and Co-Cultures with THP-1 and THP-1-Derived Macrophages. Nutrients 2020; 13:E123. [PMID: 33396265 PMCID: PMC7824174 DOI: 10.3390/nu13010123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Lipopolysaccharydes (LPS) are responsible for the intestinal inflammatory reaction, as they may disrupt tight junctions and induce cytokines (CKs) secretion. Osthole has a wide spectrum of pharmacological effects, thus its anti-inflammatory potential in the LPS-treated Caco-2 cell line as well as in Caco-2/THP-1 and Caco-2/macrophages co-cultures was investigated. In brief, Caco-2 cells and co-cultures were incubated with LPS to induce an inflammatory reaction, after which osthole (150-450 ng/mL) was applied to reduce this effect. After 24 h, the level of secreted CKs and changes in gene expression were examined. LPS significantly increased the levels of IL-1β, -6, -8, and TNF-α, while osthole reduced this effect in a concentration-dependent manner, with the most significant decrease when a 450 ng/mL dose was applied (p < 0.0001). A similar trend was observed in changes in gene expression, with the significant osthole efficiency at a concentration of 450 ng/μL for IL1R1 and COX-2 (p < 0.01) and 300 ng/μL for NF-κB (p < 0.001). Osthole increased Caco-2 monolayer permeability, thus if it would ever be considered as a potential drug for minimizing intestinal inflammatory symptoms, its safety should be confirmed in extended in vitro and in vivo studies.
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- Natalia K. Kordulewska
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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- Cell Biology and Immunology Group, Wageningen University and Research, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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Zhang Y, Li Q, Feng Y, Yang L, Qiu D, Guo Y. Multi-Index Quantitative Evaluation of Angelicae sinesis Radix Based on 1H-qNMR. J AOAC Int 2020; 103:1633-1638. [PMID: 33247741 DOI: 10.1093/jaoacint/qsaa054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND As known to us, HPLC method was often used to determine the contents of Angelicae sinesis Radix. In view of the shortcomings of HPLC method, qNMR has prominent advantages in determining the contents of bioactive components in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of Angelicae sinesis Radix. OBJECTIVE In this study, a quick, simple, and accurate method was established to determine the components of ferulic acid, coniferyl ferulate, and ligustilide in Angelicae sinesis Radix. METHOD Using dimethyl sulfoxide-d6(DMSO-d6) as the test solvent and pyrazine as the internal standard substance, 1H-qNMR measurement was performed on a 600 MHz spectrometer. The quantitative resonance peaks of pyrazine, ferulic acid, ligustilide, and coniferyl ferulate were at δ8.66 ppm, δ6.35-6.37 ppm, δ5.53-5.55 ppm, and δ6.50-6.53 ppm, respectively. RESULTS The linear relationship, limit of detection, limit of quantification, precision, stability, and recovery were verified and the results were good. On the other hand, it was verified by HPLC, and the HPLC used for verification passed the methodological investigation of linearity, precision, repeatability, stability, and recovery, and the results were good. In addition, no significant difference in results was found between the 1H-qNMR and HPLC-UV methods in determining the content of three components in three batches of Angelicae sinesis Radix. CONCLUSIONS The method can be used for simultaneous determination of three active components, and providing a scientific basis for the overall quality evaluation and quality control of Angelicae sinesis Radix. HIGHTLIGHTS In this study, 1H-qNMR was used to determine ferulic acid, coniferyl ferulate and ligustilide in Angelicae Sinensis Radix for the first time.
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- Gansu Agricultural University, College of Agronomy, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Arid Land Crop Science, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, College of Agronomy, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Arid Land Crop Science, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, College of Agronomy, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Arid Land Crop Science, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
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- Gansu Agricultural University, College of Agronomy, Gansu Provincial Key Laboratory of Arid Land Crop Science, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
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Tao C, Chen C. Phytochemical and chemotaxonomic studies on Libanotis laoshanensis W. Zhou et Q. X. Liu. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2020.104085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Deng M, Xie L, Zhong L, Liao Y, Liu L, Li X. Imperatorin: A review of its pharmacology, toxicity and pharmacokinetics. Eur J Pharmacol 2020; 879:173124. [PMID: 32339515 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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As a naturally occurring furanocoumarin, the medicinal value of imperatorin has been studied more and more. We hope to provide useful information for the further development of imperatorin by analyzing the literature of imperatorin in recent years. By collating the literature on the pharmacology of imperatorin, we found that the pharmacological activity of imperatorin is wide and imperatorin can be used for anti-cancer, neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertension and antibacterial. In addition, we found that some researchers confirmed the toxicity of imperatorin. Pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated that oxidation metabolism is the main metabolic pathways of imperatorin. At present, the shortcomings of research on imperatorin mainly include: most pharmacological studies are concentrated in vitro, lacking enough in vivo experimental data; more and more studies showed that imperatorin has synergistic effect with other drugs in anticancer and other aspects, but lacking the detailed explanation of the mechanism of the synergistic effect; imperatorin has side effect, but it lacks enough experimental conclusions. Based on the above defects, we believe that more in vivo experiments of imperatorin should be carried out in the future; future research need to explore synergistic mechanisms of imperatorin with other drugs, especially in anticancer; the dose affects both the pharmacological activity and the side effect of imperatorin. The relationship between the dose and the two aspects need to be further studied in order to reduce the side effect. In addition, through structural modification of imperatorin, it is possible to improve the treatment effect and reduce side effect.
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- Mao Deng
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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Lu Y, Wu H, Yu X, Zhang X, Luo H, Tang L, Wang Z. Traditional Chinese Medicine of Angelicae Pubescentis Radix: A Review of Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:335. [PMID: 32256373 PMCID: PMC7094754 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (APR) is a widely used antirheumatic Chinese medicinal herb known as "Duhuo" in China. It has the effects of dispelling wind and removing dampness, diffusing impediment, and relieving pain, and is mainly indicated for rheumatic arthritis with pain in the lower back and knees, and headache. To the best of our knowledge, an attempt is made to provide an up-to-date review on these aspects based on published materials, including ancient and modern books; Master's and doctoral theses; monographs on medicinal plants; the pharmacopoeia of different countries, websites for publication of patent and electronic databases, such as SCI finder, PubMed, Web of Science, ACS, Science Direct, Wiley, Springer, Taylor, CNKI, and Google Scholar. APR, which has a good clinical effect, has been used for traditional Chinese medicine more than 2000 years. Since 1957, a variety of chemical constituents have been reported from the medicinal plants of this herb, mostly coumarins and volatile oil. In the past 30 years, numerous studies have shown that the extracts and compounds isolated from APR showed effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions, also showing well effects on central nervous system, effects on cardiovascular system and deworming activity. In addition, we also present and discuss the botany, traditional medicinal use, pharmacokinetics, toxicity, quality control, future trends and prospects of APR. All this information suggest that future research of APR should be supplemented in the area of pharmacology and toxicology to provide further insight on the clinical use and quality control.
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- Yaqi Lu
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing, China.,College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing, China.,College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing, China
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Su X, Wu B, Zhang W, Ji YH, Wang Q, Tan ZY. Inhibitory Effects of Columbianadin on Nociceptive Behaviors in a Neuropathic Pain Model, and on Voltage-Gated Calcium Currents in Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons in Mice. Front Pharmacol 2020; 10:1522. [PMID: 31998126 PMCID: PMC6970200 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Radix angelicae pubescentis (RAP) has been used in Chinese traditional medicine to treat painful diseases such as rheumatism and headache. A previous study has reported that columbianadin (CBN), a major coumarin in RAP inhibits acute and inflammatory pain behaviors. However, the effects of CBN on neuropathic pain behaviors, and the potential underlying mechanism have not been reported. In the present study, the effects of CBN, compared to another major coumarin of RAP osthole (OST), on oxaliplatin-induced neuropathic pain behaviors and on the voltage-gated calcium currents in small dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons were studied in mice. It was found that CBN and OST inhibited both mechanical and cold hypersensitivity induced by oxaliplatin. Moreover, CBN and OST might preferentially inhibit T- and L-type calcium currents (Ica). The inhibitory effects of CBN and OST on the oxaliplatin-induced mechanical allodynia were prevented by gabapentin. These results suggest that CBN, as well as OST might inhibit neuropathic pain behaviors through an inhibition of T- and L-type calcium currents in nociceptive DRG neurons.
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- Xiaolin Su
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States.,Institute of Special Environment Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Lab of Neuropharmacology and Neurotoxicology, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.,School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Systematic analysis of the metabolites of Angelol B by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS after oral administration to rats. Chin J Nat Med 2019; 17:822-834. [DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(19)30100-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Translational role of natural coumarins and their derivatives as anticancer agents. Future Med Chem 2019; 11:1057-1082. [PMID: 31140865 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2018-0375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Natural coumarins and their derivatives isolated from various plants or microorganisms have inherent antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anticancer properties among many biological activities. Some of these coumarins and their derivatives lead to self-programmed cancer cell death (apoptosis) via different mechanisms, which will be discussed. The link between bacterial and viral infections to cancer compels us to highlight fascinating reports from coumarin isolation from microorganisms; comment on the recent bioavailability studies of natural or derived coumarins; and discuss our perspectives with respect to bioisosterism in coumarins, p-glycoprotein inhibition and covalent modification, and bioprobes. Overall, this review hopes to stimulate and offer in particular medicinal chemists and the reader in general an outlook on natural coumarins and their derivatives with potential for cancer therapy.
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Fan H, Gao Z, Ji K, Li X, Wu J, Liu Y, Wang X, Liang H, Liu Y, Li X, Liu P, Chen D, Zhao F. The in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory effect of osthole, the major natural coumarin from Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss, via the blocking of the activation of the NF-κB and MAPK/p38 pathways. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 58:152864. [PMID: 30878874 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2019.152864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the intestines and is difficult to cure once diagnosed. The efficacy of the current clinical treatment for UC is limited. Common anti-inflammatory drugs are prone to adverse effects, while novel biological agents are expensive, although tolerated by patients. Therefore, an urgency exists to find more safe and effective drugs to treat UC. Osthole is an active constituent isolated from the fruit of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. Osthole has anti-inflammatory activities and offers certain intestinal protection. These characteristics indicate that osthole has the potential to inhibit UC. PURPOSE The study was conducted to investigate the anti-inflammatory potential of osthole in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells and dextran sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis in mice. METHODS In in vitro experiments, mouse monocyte-macrophage RAW 264.7 cells were stimulated by 1 μg/ml LPS to produce inflammatory mediators. Griess reagent was used to determine Nitric Oxide (NO) production, and ELISA kits were used to determine the levels of PGE2, TNF-α, and IL-6. The anti-inflammatory mechanisms of osthole were detected using western blot. In in vivo experiments, UC was induced via the intragastric administration of 3.5% DSS to BALB/C mice for 7 days. During the experiment, clinical signs and body weight were monitored and recorded daily to calculate the DAI score. At the end of the experiment, the colon lengths were measured. The colonic histopathological lesions were evaluated. MPO activity and TNF-α levels were determined using the corresponding kits. The protein expression of TNF-α and NF-κB pathways were analysed using western blot. RESULTS In an in vitro study, osthole inhibited the production of NO, PGE2, TNF-α, and IL-6 in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. The results of western blot showed that osthole inhibited the expression of iNOS, COX-2, p38 MAPK and IκB α in RAW 264.7 cells. On this basis, in DSS-induced UC mice, it was found that osthole relieved the symptoms of UC by inhibiting weight loss, colon shortening and the DAI score, and simultaneously alleviating colon tissue lesions. It was also found that osthole reduced the levels of TNF-α in serum and colon tissues and effectively inhibited the activity of MPO. The western blot results showed that osthole reduced the expression of NF-κB p65 and p-IκB α and increased the content of IκB α in colon tissues. CONCLUSION Osthole exerted anti-inflammatory effects by blocking the activation of the NF-κB and MAPK/p38 pathways. Additionally, osthole possesses therapeutic potential in the treatment of UC.
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- Huaying Fan
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai 264000, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China
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- Yantai Center for Food and Drug Control, Yantai 264000, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China; Yantai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yantai 264000, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Yantai University, 30 Qingquan Road of Laishan District, Yantai 264003, Shandong, PR China.
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Zhang C, Chen-Yu Hsu A, Pan H, Gu Y, Zuo X, Dong B, Wang Z, Zheng J, Lu J, Zheng R, Wang F. Columbianadin Suppresses Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Induced Inflammation and Apoptosis through the NOD1 Pathway. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24030549. [PMID: 30717343 PMCID: PMC6384818 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24030549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Columbianadin (CBN) is one of the main bioactive constituents isolated from the root of Angelica pubescens. Although the anti-inflammatory activity of CBN has been reported, the underpinning mechanism of this remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of CBN on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated THP-1 cells and explored the possible underlying molecular mechanisms. The results showed that CBN suppressed LPS-mediated inflammatory response mainly through the inactivation of the NOD1 and NF-κB p65 signaling pathways. Knockdown of NOD1 reduced the degree to which inflammatory cytokines decreased following CBN treatment, whereas forced expression of NOD1 and CBN treatment reduced NF-κB p65 activation and the secretion of inflammatory cytokines. Furthermore, CBN significantly reduced cellular apoptosis by inhibiting the NOD1 pathway. Collectively, our results indicate that CBN suppressed the LPS-mediated inflammatory response by inhibiting NOD1/NF-κB activation. Further investigations are required to determine the mechanisms of action of CBN in the inhibition of NOD signaling: However, CBN may be employed as a therapeutic agent for multiple inflammatory diseases.
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- Chao Zhang
- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
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- Priority Research Centre for Asthma and Respiratory Diseases, Hunter Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2308, Australia;
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- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
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- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
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- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
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- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
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- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
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- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
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- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
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- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
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- Department of Pathogeny Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (C.Z.); (H.P.); (Y.G.); (X.Z.); (B.D.); (Z.W.); (J.Z.); (J.L.); (R.Z.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-135-0431-0544
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Dietary furocoumarins and skin cancer: A review of current biological evidence. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 122:163-171. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Simultaneous Determination of Columbianadin and Its Metabolite Columbianetin in Rat Plasma by LC-MS/MS: Application to Pharmacokinetics of Columbianadin after Oral Administration. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:8568303. [PMID: 30327682 PMCID: PMC6169240 DOI: 10.1155/2018/8568303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Columbianadin and its metabolite columbianetin exhibited the anti-inflammatory, analgesic, calcium channel blocking and antitumor activities. To compare the differences between pharmacokinetics of columbianadin and its metabolite columbianetin after oral administration of pure columbianadin and Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (APR) extract, a simple and sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was established and validated to simultaneously determine columbianadin and columbianetin in rat plasma. Two analytes and an internal standard (warfarin) were well separated and determined after liquid-liquid extraction with ethyl acetate. Ammonium acetate aqueous solution (1 mmol/L) and acetonitrile were used as the mobile phase and the flow rate was 0.3 mL/min. The lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) was 0.1 ng/mL for columbianetin and 0.5 ng/mL for columbianadin, respectively. There were significant differences between some pharmacokinetic parameters and bioavailability of columbianadin after oral administration of pure columbianadin and APR extract. The studies on comparative pharmacokinetics of columbianadin were of great use for facilitating the clinical application of columbianadin and were also highly meaningful for the potential development of APR.
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Zhang Y, Yan T, Sun D, Xie C, Zheng Y, Zhang L, Yagai T, Krausz KW, Bisson WH, Yang X, Gonzalez FJ. Structure-Activity Relationships of the Main Bioactive Constituents of Euodia rutaecarpa on Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Activation and Associated Bile Acid Homeostasis. Drug Metab Dispos 2018; 46:1030-1040. [PMID: 29691238 DOI: 10.1124/dmd.117.080176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Rutaecarpine (RUT), evodiamine (EOD), and dehydroevodiamine (DHED) are the three main bioactive indoloquinazoline alkaloids isolated from Euodia rutaecarpa, a widely prescribed traditional Chinese medicine. Here, the structure-activity relationships of these analogs for aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) activation were explored by use of Ahr-deficient (Ahr-/-) mice, primary hepatocyte cultures, luciferase reporter gene assays, in silico ligand-docking studies, and metabolomics. In vitro, both mRNA analysis of AHR target genes in mouse primary hepatocytes and luciferase reporter assays in hepatocarcinoma cell lines demonstrated that RUT, EOD, and DHED significantly activated AHR, with an efficacy order of RUT > DHED > EOD. Ligand-docking analysis predicted that the methyl substitute at the N-14 atom was a key factor affecting AHR activation. In vivo, EOD was poorly orally absorbed and failed to activate AHR, whereas RUT and DHED markedly upregulated expression of the hepatic AHR gene battery in wild-type mice, but not in Ahr-/- mice. Furthermore, RUT, EOD, and DHED were not hepatotoxic at the doses used; however, RUT and DHED disrupted bile acid homeostasis in an AHR-dependent manner. These findings revealed that the methyl group at the N-14 atom of these analogs and their pharmacokinetic behaviors were the main determinants for AHR activation, and suggest that attention should be given to monitoring bile acid metabolism in the clinical use of E. rutaecarpa.
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- Youbo Zhang
- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Metabolism, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland (Yo.Z., Ti.Y., D.S. C.X., To.Y., K.W.K., F.J.G.); State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs and Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China (Yo.Z., Yi.Z., L.Z., X.Y.); Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (W.H.B.); and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China (D.S.)
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Yang YF, Zhang L, Yang XW. Distribution Assessments of Coumarins from Angelicae Pubescentis Radix in Rat Cerebrospinal Fluid and Brain by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Analysis. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23010225. [PMID: 29361720 PMCID: PMC6017000 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23010225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Angelicae Pubescentis Radix (APR) is a widely-used traditional Chinese medicine. Pharmacological studies have begun to probe its biological activities on neurological disorders recently. To assess the brain penetration and distribution of APR, a validated ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method was applied to the simultaneous determinations of the main coumarins from APR in the rat cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and brain after oral administration of APR extract, including psoralen, xanthotoxin, bergapten, isoimperatorin, columbianetin, columbianetin acetate, columbianadin, oxypeucedanin hydrate, angelol B, osthole, meranzin hydrate and nodakenetin. Most of the tested coumarins entered the rat CSF and brain quickly, and double-peak phenomena in concentration-time curves were similar to those of their plasma pharmacokinetics. Columbianetin had the highest concentration in the CSF and brain, while psoralen and columbianetin acetate had the largest percent of CSF/plasma and brain/plasma, indicating that these three coumarins may be worthy of further research on the possible nervous effects. Correlations between the in vivo brain distributions and plasma pharmacokinetics of these coumarins were well verified. These results provided valuable information for the overall in vivo brain distribution characteristics of APR and also for its further studies on the active substances for the central nervous system.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yan-Fang Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, No. 38, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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