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Hao Y, Zhang X, Lin X, Yang S, Huang Y, Lai W, Liao X, Liao W, Fu C, Zhang Z. *The traditional Chinese medicine processing change chemical composition and pharmacological effectiveness: Taking Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. and honey bran-fried Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. as examples. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 130:155739. [PMID: 38797027 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155739] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. (Baizhu in Chinese, BZ) is a typical traditional edible-medicinal herb used for thousands of years. Known as "the spleen-reinforcing medicine", it is often used clinically to treat reduced digestive function, abdominal distension, and diarrhoea, which are all caused by spleen deficiency. Among BZ's processing products, honey bran-fried BZ (HBBZ) is the only processed product recorded in BZ in the 2020 Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP). There are differences in effectiveness, traditional application, and clinical indications between them. PURPOSE This review reviewed BZ and its main product HBBZ from botany, ethnopharmacology, chemical composition, pharmacological effectiveness, and safety. The changes in chemical composition and pharmacological effectiveness of BZ induced by the processing of traditional Chinese medicine were emphatically described. METHODS Keywords related to Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., honey bran frying, essential oil, lactones, polysaccharide and combinations to include published studies of BZ and HBBZ from 2004-2023 were searched in the following databases: Pubmed, Chengdu University of TCM Library, Google Scholar, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang database. All studies, published in English or Chinese, were included. However, in the process of chemical composition collection, we reviewed all available literature on the chemical composition of BZ and HBBZ. CONCLUSION Honey bran frying processing methods will affect BZ's chemical composition and pharmacological effectiveness. The types and contents of chemical components in the HBBZ showed some changes compared with those in BZ. For example, the content of volatile oil decreased and the content of lactones increased after stir-fried bran. In addition, new ingredients such as phenylacetaldehyde, 2-acetyl pyrrole, 6- (1,1-dimethylethyl) -3,4-dihydro-1 (2H) -naphthalone and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural appeared. Both BZ and HBBZ have a variety of pharmacological effectiveness. After stir-fried with honey bran, the "Zao Xing" is reduced, and the efficacy of tonify spleen is strengthened, which is more suitable for patients with weak spleen and stomach.
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- Yiwen Hao
- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
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- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, China.
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- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, China.
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- School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, China.
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Choi NR, Choi WG, Lee JH, Park J, Kim YT, Das R, Woo JH, Kim BJ. Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz Alleviates Symptoms in Zymosan-Induced Irritable Bowel Syndrome Mouse Model through TRPV1, NaV1.5, and NaV1.7 Channel Modulation. Nutrients 2024; 16:1683. [PMID: 38892616 PMCID: PMC11174792 DOI: 10.3390/nu16111683] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disease in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (AMK) is known as one of the traditional medicines that shows a good efficacy in the GI tract. (2) Methods: We investigated the effect of AMK in a network pharmacology and zymosan-induced IBS animal model. In addition, we performed electrophysiological experiments to confirm the regulatory mechanisms related to IBS. (3) Results: Various characteristics of AMK were investigated using TCMSP data and various analysis systems. AMK restored the macroscopic changes and weight to normal. Colonic mucosa and inflammatory factors were reduced. These effects were similar to those of amitriptyline and sulfasalazine. In addition, transient receptor potential (TRP) V1, voltage-gated Na+ (NaV) 1.5, and NaV1.7 channels were inhibited. (4) Conclusion: These results suggest that AMK may be a promising therapeutic candidate for IBS management through the regulation of ion channels.
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- Na-Ri Choi
- Department of Longevity and Biofunctional Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (N.-R.C.); (W.-G.C.)
- Department of Korean Medical Science, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Longevity and Biofunctional Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (N.-R.C.); (W.-G.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Republic of Korea;
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- Division of Food Functionality, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (J.P.); (Y.-T.K.)
- Department of Food Biotechnology, Korea University of Science & Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food Functionality, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (J.P.); (Y.-T.K.)
- Department of Food Biotechnology, Korea University of Science & Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju 38066, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju 38066, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Longevity and Biofunctional Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; (N.-R.C.); (W.-G.C.)
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Tan B, Xiao D, Wang J, Tan B. The Roles of Polyamines in Intestinal Development and Function in Piglets. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1228. [PMID: 38672376 PMCID: PMC11047586 DOI: 10.3390/ani14081228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The gastrointestinal tract plays crucial roles in the digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as in maintenance of a functional barrier. The development and maturation of the intestine is important for piglets to maintain optimal growth and health. Polyamines are necessary for the proliferation and growth of enterocytes, which play a key role in differentiation, migration, remodeling and integrity of the intestinal mucosa after injury. This review elaborates the development of the structure and function of the intestine of piglets during embryonic, suckling and weaning periods, the utilization and metabolism of polyamines in the intestine, as well as the role of polyamines in intestinal development and mucosal repair. The nutritional intervention to improve intestinal development and functions by modulating polyamine metabolism in piglets is also put forward. These results may help to promote the adaption to weaning in pigs and provide useful information for the development and health of piglets.
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- Bihui Tan
- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Livestock and Poultry Products of Hunan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (B.T.); (D.X.); (J.W.)
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Livestock and Poultry Products of Hunan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (B.T.); (D.X.); (J.W.)
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Livestock and Poultry Products of Hunan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (B.T.); (D.X.); (J.W.)
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Livestock and Poultry Products of Hunan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (B.T.); (D.X.); (J.W.)
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China
- Hunan Linxi Biological Technology Co., Ltd. Expert Workstation, Changsha 410202, China
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Yu Y, Fu D, Zhou H, Su J, Chen S, Lv G. Potential application of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. as a natural drug for bone mass regulation: A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 315:116718. [PMID: 37268258 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The root of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. (AM) has been used for thousands of years in China, and it's extracts contain various constituents, such as volatile oils, polysaccharides, and lactones, with a myriad of pharmacological effects, including improves the healthy state of the gastrointestinal system and regulating immunity, hormone secretion, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidation, anti-aging, and antitumor properties. Recently, researchers have focused on the effect of AM in regulating bone mass; therefore, its potential mechanism of action in regulating bone mass needs to be elucidated. AIM OF REVIEW This study reviewed the known and possible mechanisms of bone mass regulation by AM. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cochrane, Medline via PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Web of Science, Chinese biomedical literature database, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, and Wanfang Database were used to search AM root extracts-related studies. The retrieval date was from the establishment of the database to January 1, 2023. RESULTS By summarizing 119 natural active substances that have been isolated from AM root to date, we explored its possible targets and pathways (such as Hedgehog, Wnt/β-catenin, and BMP/Smads pathways etc.) for bone growth and presented our position on possible future research/perspectives in the regulation of bone mass using this plant. CONCLUSIONS AM root extracts (incuding aqueous, ethanol etc.) promotes osteogenesis and inhibits osteoclastogenesis. These functions promote the absorption of nutrients, regulate gastrointestinal motility and intestinal microbial ecology, regulate endocrine function, strengthen bone immunity, and exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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- Yikang Yu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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Zhu H, Cao J, Liang X, Luo M, Wang A, Hu L, Li R. Polysaccharides from Panax ginseng promote intestinal epithelial cell migration through affecting the Ca 2+ related regulators. J Ginseng Res 2023; 47:89-96. [PMID: 36644379 PMCID: PMC9834020 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgr.2022.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background and aim Panax ginseng, a key herbal medicine of replenishing Qi and tonifying Spleen, is widely used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in East Asia. In this study, we aim to investigate the potential effects and mechanisms of polysaccharides from P. ginseng (PGP) on intestinal mucosal restitution which is one of the crucial repair modalities during the recovery of mucosal injury controlled by the Ca2+ signaling. Methods Rat model of intestinal mucosal injury was induced by indomethacin. The fractional cell migration was carried out by immunohistochemistry staining with BrdU. The morphological observations on intestinal mucosal injury were also performed. Intestinal epithelial cell (IEC-6) migration in vitro was conducted by scratch method. Western-blot was adopted to determine the expressions of PLC-γ1, Rac1, TRPC1, RhoA and Cav-1. Immunoprecipitation was used to evaluate the levels of Rac1/PLC-γ1, RhoA/TRPC1 and Cav-1/TRPC1. Results The results showed that PGP effectively reduced the assessment of intestinal mucosal injury, reversed the inhibition of epithelial cell migration induced by Indomethacin, and increased the level of Ca2+ in intestinal mucosa in vivo. Moreover, PGP dramatically promoted IEC-6 cell migration, the expression of Ca2+ regulators (PLC-γ1, Rac1, TRPC1, Cav-1 and RhoA) as well as protein complexes (Rac1/PLC-γ1, Cav-1/TRPC1 and RhoA/TRPC1) in vitro. Conclusion PGP increases the Ca2+ content in intestinal mucosa partly through controlling the regulators of Ca2+ mobilization, subsequently promotes intestinal epithelial cell migration, and then prevents intestinal mucosal injury induced by indomethacin.
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Key Words
- BrdU, 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine
- CCE, CapacitativeCa2+ entry
- Ca2+
- Cav-1, Caveolin-1
- Cell migration
- ER, Endoplasmic reticulum
- HPGPC, High-performance gel permeation chromatography
- IEC-6
- IEC-6, Intestinal epithelial cell
- IP3, Inositol (1,4,5)-tresphospate
- Intestinal mucosal injury
- PGP, Polysaccharides from Panax ginseng
- PLC-γ1, Phospholipase C-γ1
- Panax ginseng polysaccharides
- Put, Putrescine
- SOCs, Store-operated Ca2+channels
- TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine
- TRPC1, Canonical transient receptor potential-1
- [Ca2+]cyt, Cytosolic free Ca2+
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- Corresponding author. Pi-wei Institute, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Guangzhou, 510405, China.
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Mo W, Liu G, Wu C, Jia G, Zhao H, Chen X, Wang J. STIM1 promotes IPEC-J2 porcine epithelial cell restitution by TRPC1 signaling. Anim Biotechnol 2022; 33:1492-1503. [PMID: 33866928 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1910044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Intestinal epithelial restitution is partly dependent on cell migration, which reseals superficial wounding after injury. Here, we tested the hypothesis that stromal interaction molecule 1(STIM1) regulates porcine intestinal epithelial cell migration by activating transient receptor potential canonical 1 (TRPC1) signaling. Results showed that the knockdown of STIM1 repressed cell migration after wounding, reduced the protein concentration of STIM1 and TRPC1, and decreased the inositol trisphosphate (IP3) content in IPEC-J2 cells (p < 0.05). However, overexpression of STIM1 obtained opposite results (p < 0.05). The inhibition of TRPC1 activity by treatment with SKF96365 in cells overexpressing wild-type and mutant STIM1 attenuated the STIM1 overexpression-induced increase of cell migration, STIM1, TRPC1 and IP3 (p < 0.05). In addition, polyamine depletion caused by α-difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) resulted in the decrease of above-mentioned parameters, and exogenous polyamine could attenuate the negative effects of DFMO on IPEC-J2 cells (p < 0.05). Moreover, the overexpression of STIM1 could rescue cell migration, the protein level of STIM1 and TRPC1, and IP3 content in polyamine-deficient IPEC-J2 cells (p < 0.05). These results indicated that STIM1 could enhance porcine intestinal epithelial cell migration via the TRPC1 signaling pathway. Inhibition of cell migration by polyamine depletion resulted from the reduction of STIM1 activity.
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- Weiwei Mo
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Liu C, Wang S, Xiang Z, Xu T, He M, Xue Q, Song H, Gao P, Cong Z. The chemistry and efficacy benefits of polysaccharides from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:952061. [PMID: 36091757 PMCID: PMC9452894 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.952061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (AM), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with many medicinal values, has a long usage history in China and other oriental countries. The phytochemical investigation revealed the presence of volatile oils, polysaccharides, lactones, flavonoids, and others. The polysaccharides from AM are important medicinal components, mainly composed of glucose (Glc), galactose (Gal), rhamnose (Rha), arabinose (Ara), mannose (Man), galacturonic acid (GalA) and xylose (Xyl). It also showed valuable bioactivities, such as immunomodulatory, antitumour, gastroprotective and intestinal health-promoting, hepatoprotective, hypoglycaemic as well as other activities. At the same time, based on its special structure and pharmacological activity, it can also be used as immune adjuvant, natural plant supplement and vaccine adjuvant. The aim of this review is to summarize and critically analyze up-to-data on the chemical compositions, biological activities and applications of polysaccharide from AM based on scientific literatures in recent years.
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- Congying Liu
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Peng Gao, ; Zhufeng Cong,
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- Shandong First Medical University Affiliated Shandong Tumor Hospital and Institute, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Peng Gao, ; Zhufeng Cong,
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Zhang D, Zhu Y, Li Z, Luo M, Liang X, Wang A, Zhu H, Hu L, Li R. The role of Astragalus polysaccharides in promoting IEC-6 cell migration from polyamine-mediated Ca 2+ regulation. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 207:179-192. [PMID: 35217086 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.02.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) has a protective effect on injured intestinal mucosa by promoting intestinal cell migration, but the specific mechanism is unclear. The polyamine-mediated calcium signaling pathway is an important mechanism of cell migration, generally, and we tested the hypothesis that APS can protect damaged intestinal mucosa through the polyamine-mediated calcium signaling pathway. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), infrared chromatography, cell scratch test, Western blot, co-immunoprecipitation, polyamine inhibitor (DFMO), si-Cav1, RhoA inhibitor (Rhosin) and Rac1 inhibitor (NSC23766) were used to detect the pharmacodynamic of APS. The results show that APS can promote cell migration. In addition, APS increased the formations of RhoA/TRPC1, Cav1/TRPC1, and Rac1/PLCγ-1 complexes as well as the expressions of TRPC1, PLCγ-1, RhoA, Cav1, and Rac1, and it reversed the inhibitory effect of DFMO on the above factors. APS also reversed the inhibitory effect of si-Cav1 on Cav1 expression, cytoplasmic Ca2+ concentrations ([Ca2+]cyt), and cell migration. Moreover, APS removed the inhibition of NSC23766 and Rhosin on [Ca2+]cyt and cell migration. In vivo study, the water extract of Astragalus membranaceus (WEA) (15 g/kg) reduced the indomethacin-induced injury of intestinal mucosa as well. These observations suggest that APS can treat gastrointestinal mucosal injury through the polyamine calcium signaling pathway.
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- Dong Zhang
- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China.
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Zheng Z, Wang J. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells combined with Atractylodes macrocephala polysaccharide attenuate ulcerative colitis. Bioengineered 2022; 13:824-833. [PMID: 34898358 PMCID: PMC8805825 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.2012954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to explore the effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), combined with Atractylodes macrocephala polysaccharide (AMP), in an experimental model of ulcerative colitis. BMSCs were first isolated, cultured, and identified by flow cytometry. A rat model of colitis was established by trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS) injection. Rats were treated with BMSCs with or without AMP for 1 or 2 weeks. H&E staining was performed to assess the extent of histological injury. IEC-6 and BMSCs were co-cultured and treated with AMP. Cell migration was measured using the Transwell assay, whilst the levels of cytokines in the rat blood samples were detected using ELISA. In addition, cytokine levels in the cell supernatant were measured by microarray. The results showed that BMSCs were successfully isolated. BMSCs treatment could markedly alleviate injury according to histological analysis and regulate inflammatory cytokine production in this rat model of TNBS-induced colitis, where a higher number of BMSCs was found in the intestinal tract, compared to the model. AMP not only potentiated the effects of BMSCs on preventing TNBS-induced colitis but also promoted BMSC homing to the injured tissue and regulated cytokines. Furthermore, BMSCs and AMP promoted the migration of IEC in vitro and influenced multiple genes. In conclusion, AMP treatment improved the therapeutic effects of BMSCs on ulcerative colitis, potentially providing a novel clinical treatment strategy for colitis.
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- Zhijuan Zheng
- Experimental Center, Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Basic Research, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Health Science, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Ren Y, Jiang W, Luo C, Zhang X, Huang M. The Promotive Effect of the Active Ingredients of Atractylodes macrocephala on Intestinal Epithelial Repair Through Activating Ca2+ Pathway. Nat Prod Commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x211040357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Atractylodes macrocephala ( AM) is a famous traditional Chinese medicine for intestinal epithelial restitution through activating Ca2+ channels. However, the roles of specific AM compositions in intestinal epithelial restitution are sparse. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the concrete effects of the 4 active ingredients (atractylon, β-eudesmol, atractylenolide II, atractylenolide III) of AM and their combination on intestinal epithelial repair and the Ca2+ pathway in intestinal epithelial cell (IEC-6) cells. First, the best combination of the 4 ingredients with an optimal mixing ratio of atractylon: β-eudesmol: atractylenolide II: atractylenolide III = 1:2:2:2 was demonstrated by a 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide orthogonal experiment. Subsequently, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure anti-inflammatory cytokine levels, the migratory ability was evaluated by cell scratch experiments, cell cycle analysis and [Ca2+]cyt concentration in cells were detected by flow cytometry, and the expression of the Ca2+ pathway-related genes was detected by immunofluorescence staining, quantitative polymerase chain reaction and whole blood assays. Our result showed that atractylon, β-Eudesmol, atractylenolide II, and atractylenolide III showed different abilities to promote the IEC-6 cells proliferation, migration, and the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-2, IL-10, and ornithine decarboxylase, as well as the intracellular [Ca2+]cyt concentration through stromal interaction molecule 1 transposition to activate Ca2+ pathway. Thereinto, atractylenolide III was the main active ingredient of AM for pro-proliferation and anti-inflammation, and the combination of 4 AM ingredients performed better beneficial effects on IEC-6 cells. Therefore, our study suggested that atractylenolide III was the active ingredient of AM for intestinal epithelial repair through activating the Ca2+ pathway, and the 4 ingredients of AM have a synergy in intestinal epithelial repair.
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- Yan Ren
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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Zhu Y, Wang A, Li R, Zhu H, Hu L, Chen W. Total ginsenosides promote the IEC-6 cell proliferation via affecting the regulatory mechanism mediated by polyamines. Saudi Pharm J 2021; 29:1223-1232. [PMID: 34744477 PMCID: PMC8551508 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2021.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Epithelial cell proliferation has been demonstrated to be a critical modality for mucosal repair after gastrointestinal mucosal injury. This research aimed to investigate the effect of total ginsenosides upon the proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells (IEC-6), and elucidate its potential mechanisms through polyamine-regulated pathway including the expression of proliferation-related proteins. Total ginsenosides (PGE3) were extracted from Panax ginseng, a Chinese herbal medicine, whose chromatogram was obtained by high performance liquid chromatographic method with evaporative light scattering detection (HPLC-ELSD). The cell proliferation, cell cycle distribution and the level of c-Myc, RhoA, Cdk2 proteins were detected to determine the effects of PGE3 at 25, 50 and100 mg/l doses on IEC-6. Furthermore, rats model of intestinal mucosal injury were induced by the subcutaneous injection of indomethacin, and the effect of Panax ginseng aqueous extracts (PGE1) on intestinal mucosal injury was observed. PGE3 could promote IEC-6 cell proliferation, reduce the proportion of G0/G1 phase cells and elevate the proportion of G2/M + S phase cells, and revert the proliferation and cell cycle arrest induced by DFMO (DL-a-difluoromethylornithine, an inhibitor of polyamines synthesis). PGE3 exposure enhanced the level of c-Myc, RhoA and Cdk2 proteins, and reversed the inhibition of these proteins expression induced by DFMO. The results of gross and pathological scores showed administration of PGE1 significantly alleviated intestinal mucosal injury of rats. Our findings indicate that total ginsenosides promoted the IEC-6 proliferation presumably via its regulation on cell cycle and the expression of proliferation-related proteins regulated by polyamines, and provided a novel perspective for exploring the repair effect of Panax ginseng upon gastrointestinal mucosal injury.
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- Corresponding author at: Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang road, Guang zhou 510405, PR China.
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Yang L, Yu H, Hou A, Man W, Wang S, Zhang J, Wang X, Zheng S, Jiang H, Kuang H. A Review of the Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Application, Quality Control, Processing, Toxicology, and Pharmacokinetics of the Dried Rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:727154. [PMID: 34803677 PMCID: PMC8595830 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.727154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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The product investigated herein is the dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. [Asteraceae] (Baizhu), which is also known as Dongbaizhu, Wuzhu, Yuzhu, Zhezhu, and Zhongzhu, among others. It invigorates the spleen, replenishes qi, and removes dampness, diuresis, and hidroschesis, and impacts fetal safety. It is often used for the treatment of diseases such as spleen function deficiency, abdominal distension, diarrhea, sputum, vertigo, edema, fever, and sweating and also aids cessation of minimal vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. In this study, research pertaining to the ethnopharmacology, application, phytochemistry, analytical methods, quality control, processing, pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmacokinetics of Baizhu has been reviewed. Relevant information and data reported for Baizhu were collected from CNKI, VIP, PubMed, Web of Science, scientific databases, Chinese Medicinal Material Encyclopedia, Chinese herbal medicine classics, Chinese medicine dictionary, doctoral and master's theses, and so on. Baizhu demonstrates diuretic, antidiuretic, anti-inflammatory effects and antitumor function and aids regulation of gastrointestinal function, hypoglycemic effect, analgesic action, protection on the liver ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in rats, inhibition of aromatase, treatment of bone disease, strengthening myocardial contraction ability, detoxification and cholagogic effect, fall hematic fat action, such as the treatment of acute renal injury, and so on. It also can be an anticoagulant, improve the nervous system disease, affect the immune system, and regulate uterine smooth muscle, antioxidation, antiaging, and antibacterial effect. Sesquiterpenoids, triterpenoids, polyacetylenes, phenylpropanoids, coumarins, flavonoids, flavonoid glycosides, steroids, benzoquinones, polysaccharides, and other compounds were isolated from Baizhu. Among them, sesquiterpenoids, polysaccharides, and polyacetylenes are the main components of Baizhu. Baizhu exhibits a wide range of pharmacological effects and constitutes a considerable proportion of the composition of many proprietary crude drugs. It mainly affects the endocrine, nervous, and urinary systems. The presented information suggests that we should focus on the development of new drugs related to Baizhu, including specific components, to achieve a greater therapeutic potential that can be considered to further explore the information related to Baizhu.
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Harbin, China
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PAMK Relieves LPS-Induced Enteritis and Improves Intestinal Flora Disorder in Goslings. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:9721353. [PMID: 33688370 PMCID: PMC7920704 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9721353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Polysaccharide of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (PAMK) is a biologically active component of Atractylodes macrocephala, which has the effect of maintaining the immune homeostasis of the body. Therefore, this study constructed a model of PAMK to relieve LPS-induced gosling enteritis and observed the morphological changes of the small intestine after HE staining. ELISA was used to detect serum CRP, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels; immunohistochemistry was used to detect the positive rate of IgA in the small intestine; TLR4, occludin, ZO-1, cytokines, and immunoglobulin mRNA expression in the small intestine were detected by qPCR; and intestinal flora of gosling excrement was analyzed by 16S rDNA sequencing to analyze the protective effect of PAMK on goslings enteritis and the impact on intestinal flora. The results showed that PAMK relieves LPS-induced gosling enteritis by maintaining the small intestine morphology, cytokine, tight junctions, and immunoglobulin relatively stable and improving the disorder of intestinal flora.
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Cosme D, Estevinho MM, Rieder F, Magro F. Potassium channels in intestinal epithelial cells and their pharmacological modulation: a systematic review. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2020; 320:C520-C546. [PMID: 33326312 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00393.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Several potassium channels (KCs) have been described throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Notwithstanding, their contribution to both physiologic and pathophysiologic conditions, as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), remains underexplored. Therefore, we aim to systematically review, for the first time, the evidence on the characteristics and modulation of KCs in intestinal epithelial cells (IECs). PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched to identify studies focusing on KCs and their modulation in IECs. The included studies were assessed using a reporting inclusiveness checklist. From the 745 identified records, 73 met the inclusion criteria; their reporting inclusiveness was moderate-high. Some studies described the physiological role of KCs, while others explored their importance in pathological settings. Globally, in IBD animal models, apical KCa1.1 channels, responsible for luminal secretion, were upregulated. In human colonocytes, basolateral KCa3.1 channels were downregulated. The pharmacological inhibition of K2P and Kv influenced intestinal barrier function, promoting inflammation. Evidence suggests a strong association between KCs expression and secretory mechanisms in human and animal IECs. Further research is warranted to explore the usefulness of KC pharmacological modulation as a therapeutic target.
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- Dina Cosme
- Department of Biomedicine, Unit of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,MedInUP, Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedicine, Unit of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Diseases, and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.,Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedicine, Unit of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,MedInUP, Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines, Porto, Portugal.,Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
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Song H, Hou X, Zeng M, Chen X, Chen X, Yang T, Xu F, Peng J, Peng Q, Cai X, Yu R. Traditional Chinese Medicine Li-Zhong-Tang accelerates the healing of indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in rats by affecting TLR-2/MyD88 signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 259:112979. [PMID: 32442585 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.112979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Li-Zhong-Tang (LZT) is a well-known Chinese herbal formulation first described in one of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) scriptures, Treatise on Febrile Diseases. LZT has been commonly prescribed for the treatment of various gastrointestinal diseases for over 1800 years, and has demonstrated pronounced therapeutic effects on patients with gastric ulcers. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed to scientifically evaluate protective effects of LZT on indomethacin (IND)-induced gastric injury in rats and to elucidate whether LZT exerts its gastro-protective effects via enhancing mucosal immunity by regulating TLR-2/MyD88 signaling pathway. MATERIAL AND METHODS Gastric ulcers were induced in male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats with a single oral dose of 150 mg/kg IND. Ulcer index (UI) and curative index (CI) were evaluated. Histopathological examinations were performed and microscopic score (MS) was macroscopically calculated. The volume of gastric juice, free acidity, total acidity, and gastric pH was measured. The gastroprotective and inflammatory biomarkers including levels of nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were determined. Expression levels of TLR-2 and MyD88 mRNA were assessed by qRT-PCR. The expression, distribution, and co-localization of TLR-2 and MyD88 protein were determined by Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence, respectively. RESULTS Induction of gastric ulcers in rats resulted in very significantly increased UI and elevated volume and acidity of gastric juice, which were markedly attenuated by LZT treatment. Microscopic examinations of the IND-induced gastric ulcers revealed severe gastric hemorrhagic necrosis, submucosal edema, and destruction of epithelial cells, which were significantly attenuated in LZT-treated rats. Moreover, treatment with LZT remarkably increased gastric mucosal levels of PGE2 and NO, and lowered highly elevated levels of TNF-α and MDA in gastric ulcerative rats. Mechanistically, LZT inhibited mRNA and protein expression of TLR-2 and MyD88 and enhanced immune function in gastric mucosa. Immunohistochemical analyses and immunofluorescent detection further confirmed a markedly decreased co-localization of TLR-2 and MyD88 protein in the gastric mucosa of LZT-treated rats as compared to that of gastric ulcerative rats. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that LZT alleviates serious gastric mucosal ulcerations induced by IND. Protective effects of LZT on gastric ulcers are believed to be associated with the intensification of the anti-oxidative defense system, mitigation of proinflammatory cytokines, stimulation of the production of cytoprotective mediators, and improvement of the mucosal immunity through TLR-2/MyD88 signaling pathway.
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- Houpan Song
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnostic Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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- Institute of Pharmacology, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai' an, Shandong, 271016, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Research in TCM Prescriptions and Zheng, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnostic Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Research in TCM Prescriptions and Zheng, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnostic Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Research in TCM Prescriptions and Zheng, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnostic Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnostic Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnostic Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnostic Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China; Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Translational Research in TCM Prescriptions and Zheng, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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Antiulcerogenic Activity of Li-Zhong Decoction on Duodenal Ulcers Induced by Indomethacin in Rats: Involvement of TLR-2/MyD88 Signaling Pathway. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:6538156. [PMID: 32063985 PMCID: PMC6996687 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6538156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Background Administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) often causes small intestinal ulcers in patients, but few effective drugs are currently available to manage such serious adverse events of NSAIDs. Li-Zhong decoction (LZD), a well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, is commonly prescribed for treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The present study aimed to investigate the anti-ulcerogenic activity of LZD on indomethacin- (IND-) induced duodenal ulcer in rats. Mechanistic studies of action of LZD were focused on involvement of TLR-2/MyD88 signaling pathway. Methods Fifty male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly and evenly divided into five groups: normal control, ulcer control (IND, 25 mg/kg), IND + esomeprazole (ESO, 4.17 mg/kg), and IND + low and high doses of LZD (3.75 and 7.50 g/kg). Macroscopic and histopathological examinations were performed for evaluation of ulcer index (UI), curative index (CI), and microscopic score (MS). Levels of duodenal inflammatory biomarkers and cytoprotective mediators including interleukin-4 (IL-4), IL-10, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α (TNF- Results Gross and microscopic examinations of the IND-treated rats revealed severe duodenal hemorrhagic necrosis, inflammatory infiltration, villus destruction, and crypt abscess, while LZD-treated rats manifested these pathological events to a markedly lesser degree. LZD significantly decreased UI and MS, increased CI, preserved the integrity of the villus and crypt, and normalized the tissue architecture of the duodenum of rats. The elevated TNF-α (TNF- Conclusions Our data demonstrate that LZD protects the duodenal mucosa from IND-caused lesions, which is at least partially attributable to the interaction of its potential cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory mechanisms together with enhancement of the mucosal immunity through TLR-2/MyD88 signaling pathway.
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Feng YY, Ji HY, Dong XD, Liu AJ. An alcohol-soluble polysaccharide from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz induces apoptosis of Eca-109 cells. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 226:115136. [PMID: 31582084 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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In this study, polysaccharides from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (APA) which were soluble in alcohol were prepared, purified, analyzed the structure and investigated the antitumor activity in vitro cell experiment. Results of high-performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC), fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and gas chromatography (GC) showed that APA was a 2.1KDa neutral hetero polysaccharide composed of arabinose and glucose (molar ratio, 1.00:4.57) with pyranose rings and α-type and β-type glycosidic linkages. Results by MTT experiments showed that the proliferation inhibition was 74.63% in Eca109 cells treated with 2 mg/mL dose of APA. Annexin V/PI assay, Hoechst 33,258 staining, cell cycle distribution, rhodamine 123 dye assay and western blot assay clarified that APA could accelerate the apoptosis of Eca109 cells by mitochondrial pathway and stocked cells at S phase. These data indicated that APA is a promising potential candidate for therapeutic treatment of esophageal cancer.
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- Ying-Ying Feng
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China; QingYunTang Biotech(Beijing) Co., Ltd., No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing 100176, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China; QingYunTang Biotech(Beijing) Co., Ltd., No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing 100176, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China; QingYunTang Biotech(Beijing) Co., Ltd., No. 14, Zhonghe Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Beijing 100176, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, School of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China.
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Polysaccharide extracted from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (PAMK) induce apoptosis in transplanted H22 cells in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 137:604-611. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.06.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 05/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Zhang LL, Hao WS, Xu M, Li C, Shi YY. Modified Tong Xie Yao Fang relieves solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2019; 7:2058-2064. [PMID: 31423438 PMCID: PMC6695551 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i15.2058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is a rare rectal disorder characterized by bloody mucus in the stool, difficulty in defecation, pain, and anal swelling. To date, the etiology of this syndrome remains not well understood and the diagnosis is frequently confused with other disorders, making treatment a clinical challenge.
CASE SUMMARY A 50-year-old woman presented to our hospital with a 40-d history of bloody mucus in the stool and anal swelling. SRUS was suspected. Rectoscopy revealed a large, severe ulcerous lesion. Histologically, the lesion was characterized as chronic ulcer without clear tumor cells, and the final diagnosis of SRUS was made. The patient was treated with Chinese medicine therapy, with administration of Tong Xie Yao Fang. After 3 wk of treatment, the symptoms improved significantly. At 2-mo follow-up, rectoscopy in a local hospital showed healed ulcer scars without obvious protrusion 3 cm from the anal verge.
CONCLUSION Chinese medicine therapy represents a potential treatment of SRUS with predominant rectal bleeding, mucinous discharge, and anal swelling pain.
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- Li-Li Zhang
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Shanghan, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Beijing Baicaoyuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100107, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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Ye JT, Dai YK, Li DY, Zhang YZ, Huang MX, Chen WJ, Li RL, Hu L. Efficacy of Jianpi Liqi therapy for functional dyspepsia: A meta-analysis of randomized, positive medicine-controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16607. [PMID: 31415353 PMCID: PMC6831318 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We performed this meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of Jianpi Liqi therapy (JLT), a traditional Chinese medicine therapy, in treating functional dyspepsia (FD). METHODS We systematically searched 13 databases from their inception to 15th, May 2019. Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared JLT medicine with conventional pharmacotherapy (CP) in treating patients with FD. Cochrane Collaboration tool, Review Manager 5.3 and STATA 11.0, GRADE profiler 3.6 were used for evaluating risk of bias, analyzing, and assessing quality of evidence respectively. RESULTS After exclusions, 15 RCTs including a total of 1451 participants were included for analysis. We found evidence that JLT had better efficacy than CP (domperidone, omeprazole, esomeprazole, mosapride, lansoprazole, compound digestive enzymes, lactasin tablets) for FD (OR 0.34; 95% CI 0.26, 0.45; P < .00001). Moreover, JLT had more improvement on symptoms including abdominal pain, abdominal distention, early satiety, belching, poor appetite, and fatigue compared with CP. In addition, serious adverse events were not observed in treatment courses. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis suggested that JLT appears to have better efficacy in treating FD compared with CP. It may be an effective and safe therapy option for patients with FD. Though, more large-sample and strictly designed RCTs are needed to confirm our findings.PROSPERO registration number: CRD42019133241.
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Chen G, Bei B, Feng Y, Li X, Jiang Z, Si JY, Qing DG, Zhang J, Li N. Glycyrrhetinic Acid Maintains Intestinal Homeostasis via HuR. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:535. [PMID: 31156441 PMCID: PMC6531911 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) is one of the main components of the traditional Chinese medicine of licorice, which can coordinate and promote the effects of other medicines in the traditional prescription. We found that GA could promote the proliferation, decrease the apoptotic rate, and attenuate DFMO-elicited growth arrest and delay in restitution after wounding in IEC-6 cells via HuR. GA failed to promote proliferation and to suppress apoptosis after silencing HuR by siRNA in IEC-6 cells. Furthermore, with the model of small intestinal organoids developed from intestinal crypt stem cells, we found that GA could increase HuR and its downstream ki67 levels to promote intestinal organoid development. In the in vivo assay, GA was shown to maintain the integrity of the intestinal epithelium under the circumstance of 48 h-fasting in rats via raising HuR and its downstream genes such as EGF, EGFR, and MEK. These results suggested that via HuR modulation, GA could promote intestinal epithelium homeostasis, and therefore contribute to the absorption of constituents from other medicines co-existing in the traditional prescription with licorice in the small intestine. Our results provide a new perspective for understanding the effect of licorice on enhancing the therapeutic effect of traditional prescriptions according to the traditional Chinese medicine theory.
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- Gang Chen
- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Key Laboratory of Computational Chemistry-Based Natural Antitumor Drug Research & Development, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Key Laboratory of Computational Chemistry-Based Natural Antitumor Drug Research & Development, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Key Laboratory of Computational Chemistry-Based Natural Antitumor Drug Research & Development, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- XinJiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug, Ürümqi, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,XinJiang Institute of Chinese Materia Medica and Ethnodrug, Ürümqi, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Key Laboratory of Computational Chemistry-Based Natural Antitumor Drug Research & Development, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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A Systems Pharmacology Approach for Identifying the Multiple Mechanisms of Action of the Wei Pi Xiao Decoction for the Treatment of Gastric Precancerous Lesions. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:1562707. [PMID: 30854000 PMCID: PMC6378068 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1562707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The Wei Pi Xiao (WPX) decoction, based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, has been widely used for the treatment of gastric precancerous lesions (GPL). Although WPX is known to be effective for the treatment of GPL, its active ingredients, cellular targets, and the precise molecular mechanism of action are not known. This study aimed to identify the multiple mechanisms of action of the WPX decoction in the treatment of GPL. The active compounds, drug targets, and the key pathways involved in the therapeutic effect of WPX in the treatment of GPL were analyzed by an integrative analysis pipeline. The information pertaining to the compounds present in WPX and their disease targets was obtained from TCMSP and GeneCards, respectively. The mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effect of WPX were investigated with gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. A total of 82 bioactive compounds and 146 related targets were identified in this study. Following target analyses, the targets were further mapped to 26 key biological processes and 21 related pathways to construct a target-pathway network and an integrated GPL pathway. The study demonstrated that the WPX formula primarily treats the dysfunctions of GPL arising from cell proliferation, apoptosis, and mucosal inflammation, which offered a novel insight into the pathogenesis of GPL and revealed the molecular mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of the WPX formula in GPL. This study offers a novel approach for the systematic investigation of the mechanisms of action of herbal medicines, which will provide an impetus to the GPL drug development pipeline.
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Zhu B, Zhang QL, Hua JW, Cheng WL, Qin LP. The traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.: A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 226:143-167. [PMID: 30130541 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. (called Baizhu in China) is a medicinal plant that has long been used as a tonic agent in various ethno-medical systems in East Asia, especially in China, for the treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, and fetal irritability. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review aims to provide a systematic summary on the botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology of A. macrocephala to explore the future therapeutic potential and scientific potential of this plant. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search was performed on A. macrocephala using scientific databases including Web of Science, Google Scholar, Baidu Scholar, Springer, PubMed, SciFinder, and ScienceDirect. Information was also collected from classic books of Chinese herbal medicine, Ph.D. and M.Sc. dissertations, unpublished materials, and local conference papers on toxicology. Plant taxonomy was confirmed to the database "The Plant List" (www.theplantlist.org). RESULTS More than 79 chemical compounds have been isolated from A. macrocephala, including sesquiterpenoids, triterpenoids, polyacetylenes, coumarins, phenylpropanoids, flavonoids and flavonoid glycosides, steroids, benzoquinones, and polysaccharides. Crude extracts and pure compounds of A. macrocephala are used to treat gastrointestinal hypofunction, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, splenic asthenia, abnormal fetal movement, Alzheimer disease, and obesity. These extracts have various pharmacological effects, including anti-tumor activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-aging activity, anti-oxidative activity, anti-osteoporotic activity, neuroprotective activity, and immunomodulatory activity, as well as improving gastrointestinal function and gonadal hormone regulation. CONCLUSIONS A. macrocephala is a valuable traditional Chinese medicinal herb with multiple pharmacological activities. Pharmacological investigations support the traditional use of A. macrocephala, and may validate the folk medicinal use of A. macrocephala to treat many chronic diseases. The available literature shows that much of the activity of A. macrocephala can be attributed to sesquiterpenoids, polysaccharides and polyacetylenes. However, there is a need to further understand the molecular mechanisms and the structure-function relationship of these constituents, as well as their potential synergistic and antagonistic effects. Further research on the comprehensive evaluation of medicinal quality, the understanding of multi-target network pharmacology of A. macrocephala, as well as its long-term in vivo toxicity and clinical efficacy is recommended.
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Key Words
- 12-hydroxytetradeca-2E,8E,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 5321038)
- 12-hydroxytetradeca-2E,8Z,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 54242098)
- 12-senecioyloxytetradeca-2E,8Z,10E-trien-4,6-diyne-1,14-diacetate (PubChem CID: 132941088)
- 13-hydroxyl-atractylenolide Ⅱ (PubChem CID: 132522412)
- 14-acetoxy-12-methylpropionyltetradeca-2E,8Z,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 132941089)
- 14-acetoxy-12-senecioyloxytetradeca-2E,8E,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 14448076)
- 14-acetoxy-12-senecioyloxytetradeca-2E,8Z,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 132941086)
- 14-acetoxy-12α-methylbutyryltetradeca-2E,8E,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 5319529)
- 14-acetoxy-12α-methylbutyryltetradeca-2E,8Z,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 5319530)
- 14-acetoxy-12β-methylbutyryltetradeca-2E,8E,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 14586258)
- 14-acetoxytetradeca-2E,8E,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 129844442)
- 14-senecioyloxytetradeca-2E,8Z,10E-trien-4,6-diyne-1-ol (PubChem CID: 132919181)
- 14α-methylbutyryltetradeca-2E,8E,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 5319531)
- 14β-methylbutyryltetradeca-2E,8E,10E-trien-4,6-diyn-1-ol (PubChem CID: 102208392)
- 2,6-dimethoxyphenol (PubChem CID: 7041)
- 2,6-dimethoxyquinone (PubChem CID: 68262)
- 2-[(2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl]-6-methyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione (PubChem CID: 642530)
- 3-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propan-1-one (PubChem CID: 75142)
- 4-ketone-atractylenolide Ⅲ (PubChem CID: 132522410)
- 4-methoxycinnamic acid (PubChem CID: 699414)
- 7-hydroxycoumarin (PubChem CID: 5281426)
- 8β-D-glucopyranosyloxy-4′,5,7-trihydroxy-flavone (PubChem CID: 6420079)
- 8β-methoxyatractylenolide (PubChem CID: 101707485)
- Apigenin (PubChem CID: 5280443)
- Atractylenolactam (PubChem CID: 101707484)
- Atractylenolide I (PubChem CID: 5321018)
- Atractylenolide V (PubChem CID: 102163989)
- Atractylenolide Ⅱ (PubChem CID: 14448070)
- Atractylenolide Ⅲ (PubChem CID: 11311230)
- Atractylenolide Ⅳ (PubChem CID: 132510447)
- Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.
- Atractylon (PubChem CID: 3080635)
- Atractyloside A (PubChem CID: 71307451)
- Biepiasterolide (PubChem CID: 11351701)
- Caffeic acid (PubChem CID: 689043)
- D-mannitol (PubChem CID: 6251)
- Dictamnoside A (PubChem CID: 44560015)
- Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxycinnamate (PubChem CID: 5317238)
- Eudesm-4(15),7-diene-9α,11-diol (PubChem CID: 102519767)
- Eudesm-4(15)-ene-7β,11-diol (PubChem CID: 102519766)
- Ferulic acid (PubChem CID: 445858)
- Juniper camphor (PubChem CID: 5318734)
- Lupeol (PubChem CID: 259846)
- Luteolin (PubChem CID: 5280445)
- Palmitic acid (PubChem CID: 985)
- Pharmacology
- Phytochemistry
- Protocatechuic acid (PubChem CID: 72)
- Scopoletin (PubChem CID: 5280460)
- Scutellarein 6-O-glucoside (PubChem CID: 54493965)
- Selina-4(15),7(11)-dien-8-one (PubChem CID: 13986100)
- Stigmasterol (PubChem CID: 5280794)
- Syringin (PubChem CID: 5316860)
- Taraxeryl acetate (PubChem CID: 94225)
- Traditional uses
- Uridine (PubChem CID: 6029)
- Z-5-hydroxy ferulic acid (PubChem CID: 446834)
- β-sitosterol (PubChem CID: 222284)
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- Bo Zhu
- School of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China; Lishui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lishui 323000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Lishui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lishui 323000, China
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- Lishui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lishui 323000, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
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Polysaccharide extracts of Astragalus membranaceus and Atractylodes macrocephala promote intestinal epithelial cell migration by activating the polyamine-mediated K+ channel. Chin J Nat Med 2018; 16:674-682. [DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(18)30107-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Han KH, Park JM, Jeong M, Han YM, Go EJ, Park J, Kim H, Han JG, Kwon O, Hahm KB. Heme Oxygenase-1 Induction and Anti-inflammatory Actions of Atractylodes macrocephala and Taraxacum herba Extracts Prevented Colitis and Was More Effective than Sulfasalazine in Preventing Relapse. Gut Liver 2018. [PMID: 28651306 PMCID: PMC5593328 DOI: 10.5009/gnl16496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background/Aims In inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), repeated bouts of remission and relapse occur in patients and can impose a risk of colitis-associated cancer. We hypothesized that plant extracts of Atractylodes macrocephala (AM) or Taraxacum herba (TH) may be better than sulfasalazine for treating this disease because these extracts can promote additional regeneration. Methods Murine intestinal epithelial IEC-6 cells were pretreated with AM or TH before a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced challenge. Acute colitis was induced with 7 days of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in male C57BL/6 mice, and extracts of AM and TH were administered for 2 weeks before DSS administration. Results In vitro studies demonstrated that AM or TH treatment reduced LPS-induced COX-2 and tumor necrosis factor-α mRNA levels but increased heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). Oral preadministration of AM and TH rescued mice from DSS-induced colitis by inhibiting inflammatory mediators via inactivated extracellular signal regulated kinase and repressed nuclear factor κB and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3, but the effect was weaker for sulfasalazine than that for the extracts. Anti-inflammatory activities occurred via the inhibition of macrophage and T lymphocyte infiltrations. Unlike sulfasalazine, which did not induce HO-1, TH extracts afforded significant HO-1 induction. Conclusions Because the AM or TH extracts were far superior in preventing DSS-induced colitis than sulfasalazine, AM or TH extracts can be considered natural agents that can prevent IBD relapse.
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- Kyu-Hyun Han
- Digestive Disease Center, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Korea
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- CHA Cancer Prevention Research Center, CHA Cancer Institute, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- CHA Cancer Prevention Research Center, CHA Cancer Institute, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- CHA Cancer Prevention Research Center, CHA Cancer Institute, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- CHA Cancer Prevention Research Center, CHA Cancer Institute, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Science and Technology for Eastern Medicine (KISTEM), NeuMed Inc., Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Health Food Research & Development, Daesang Corp., Icheon, Korea
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA University Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Korea.,CHA Cancer Prevention Research Center, CHA Cancer Institute, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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Assessment of chemical equivalence in herbal materials using chromatographic fingerprints by combination of three similarity indices and three-dimensional kernel density estimation. Anal Chim Acta 2018; 1037:220-229. [PMID: 30292296 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2018.02.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Revised: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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An intuitive and practical way to control chemical equivalence of secondary metabolites in herbal materials based on chromatographic fingerprints deserves a thorough discussion, yet it is relatively unexplored. For the first time, we propose a mixture of three similarity indices, the congruence coefficient, the average of the peak area ratios, and the larger value between the maximum peak area ratio and the reciprocal of the minimum peak area ratio, to make up for the weak points of some widely used similarity indices and to evaluate the chemical equivalence of two fingerprints from various perspectives. The three similarity values are fed into a three-dimensional kernel density estimation to determine the quality of herbal materials. This estimation enables precise detection of anomalies in the absence of prior quality determination experience. Forty Atractylodes samples similar in appearance and indiscriminately used for medical purposes were used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed approach. After a reference sample was postulated, a quality assessment of the 40 samples was performed using the three similarity values and the estimated kernel density. The samples that were judged by the developed approach to be of good quality were compared with those chosen by the most popular approach using decision criterion of a single similarity index. The benefits of the proposed approach were evident in that the qualified samples had the composition ratio and individual concentrations of multi-components closer to those of the reference in general, and their inter-sample deviation was significantly smaller.
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Ethanol extract of Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma ameliorates insulin resistance and gut microbiota in type 2 diabetic db/db mice. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Song HP, Li RL, Zhou C, Cai X, Huang HY. Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz stimulates intestinal epithelial cell migration through a polyamine dependent mechanism. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 159:23-35. [PMID: 25446597 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.10.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2014] [Revised: 10/15/2014] [Accepted: 10/26/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (AMK), a valuable traditional Chinese herbal medicine, has been widely used in clinical practice for treating patients with disorders of the digestive system. AMK has shown noteworthy promoting effect on improving gastrointestinal function and immunity, which might represent a promising candidate for the treatment of intestinal mucosa injury. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of AMK on intestinal mucosal restitution and the underlying mechanisms via intestinal epithelial (IEC-6) cell migration model. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cell migration model of IEC-6 cells was induced by a single-edge razor blade along the diameter of the cell layers in six-well polystyrene plates. After wounding, the cells were grown in control cultures and in cultures containing spermidine (5μM, SPD, reference drug), alpha-difluoromethylornithine (2.5mM, DFMO, polyamine inhibitor), AMK (50, 100, and 200mg/L), DFMO plus SPD and DFMO plus AMK for 12h. The polyamines content was detected by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with pre-column derivatization. The Rho mRNAs expression levels were assessed by Q-RT-PCR. The Rho and non-muscle myosin II proteins expression levels were analyzed by Western blot. The formation and distribution of non-muscle myosin II stress fibers were monitored with immunostaining techniques using specific antibodies and observed by confocal microscopy. Cell migration assay was carried out using inverted microscope and the Image-Pro Plus software. All of these indexes were used to evaluate the effectiveness of AMK. RESULTS (1) Treatment with AMK caused significant increases in cellular polyamines content and Rho mRNAs and proteins expression levels, as compared to control group. Furthermore, AMK exposure increased non-muscle myosin II protein expression levels and formation of non-muscle myosin II stress fibers, and resulted in an acceleration of cell migration in IEC-6 cells. (2) Depletion of cellular polyamines by DFMO resulted in a decrease of cellular polyamines levels, Rho mRNAs and proteins expression, non-muscle myosin II protein formation and distribution, thereby inhibiting IEC-6 cell migration. AMK not only reversed the inhibitory effects of DFMO on the polyamines content, Rho mRNAs and proteins expression, non-muscle myosin II protein formation and distribution, but also restored cell migration to control levels. CONCLUSIONS The results obtained from this study revealed that AMK significantly stimulates the migration of IEC-6 cells through a polyamine dependent mechanism, which could accelerate the healing of intestinal injury. These findings suggest the potential value of AMK in curing intestinal diseases characterized by injury and ineffective repair of the intestinal mucosa in clinical practice.
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- Hou-Pan Song
- Institute of TCM Diagnostics, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, 300 Xueshi Road, Yuelu District, Changsha 410208, PR China; Spleen and Stomach Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510405, PR China.
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- Spleen and Stomach Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510405, PR China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510405, PR China
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- Institute of TCM Diagnostics, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, 300 Xueshi Road, Yuelu District, Changsha 410208, PR China
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- Institute of TCM Diagnostics, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, 300 Xueshi Road, Yuelu District, Changsha 410208, PR China
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Du HG, Ming L, Chen SJ, Li CD. Xiaoyao pill for treatment of functional dyspepsia in perimenopausal women with depression. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:16739-16744. [PMID: 25469046 PMCID: PMC4248221 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2014] [Revised: 07/02/2014] [Accepted: 07/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Xiaoyao pill for treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD) associated with perimenopausal depression.
METHODS: This was a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial including 180 patients with FD accompanied by depression that were divided into two groups of 90. Patients in the treatment group received oral administration of the Xiaoyao pill for soothing the liver and activating the spleen, and patients in the control group received a placebo. This trial included an 8-wk therapy period with a follow-up period of 6 mo. The total efficacy and degree of depression, as assessed by the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD), were evaluated. Plasma levels of motilin and gastrin were measured and a gastric emptying test was conducted in each participant.
RESULTS: The Xiaoyao pill had a good therapeutic effect and improved the symptoms in patients with perimenopausal FD as assessed by the HRSD score, motilin and gastrin levels, and rate of gastric emptying. The total effective rate of the Xiaoyao pill in the treatment group was significantly superior to that of the placebo in the control group. In the control group, the initial HRSD score was 12.12 ± 2.29 and decreased to 7.14 ± 1.67 after therapy (P < 0.01). In the treatment group, the initial HRSD score was 11.44 ± 2.15, which significantly decreased to 6.20 ± 2.08 after therapy (P < 0.01). Moreover, the HRSD score in the treatment group was significantly lower than in control group after 8 wk (P < 0.01). Motilin and gastrin levels in both groups were significantly increased after the 8-wk therapy (P < 0.05). The gastric emptying rate was also improved in both groups after therapy (P < 0.05), and the improvement was significantly better in the treatment group compared to the controls (P < 0.05). These results confirm the therapeutic effects of the Xiaoyao pill in perimenopausal FD patients and indicate that it is worthy of clinical promotion.
CONCLUSION: The Xiaoyao pill is effective and safe for the treatment of perimenopausal women with FD associated with depression.
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Modulation of intestinal epithelial cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation in vitro by Astragalus polysaccharides. PLoS One 2014; 9:e106674. [PMID: 25157577 PMCID: PMC4144960 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0106674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Accepted: 08/06/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Previous studies have shown that Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) can be used to treat general gastrointestinal disturbances including intestinal mucosal injury. However, the mechanism by which APS mediate this effect is unclear. In the present study, the effects of APS on proliferation, migration, and differentiation of intestinal epithelial cells (IEC-6) were assessed using an in vitro wounding model and colorimetric thiazolyl blue (MTT) assays. The effect of APS on IEC-6 cell differentiation was observed using a light microscope and scanning electron microscope, and the expression of differentiation-specific markers of IEC-6 cells, such as cytokeratin 18 (CK18), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), tight junction protein ZO-2, and sucrase-isomaltase (SI), was determined by immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and real-time PCR. In addition, APS-induced signaling pathways in IEC-6 cells were characterized. Our results indicated that APS significantly enhance migration and proliferation of IEC-6 cells in vitro. APS-treated IEC-6 cells have numerous microvilli on their apical surface and also highly express CK18, ALP, ZO-2, and SI. Moreover, APS-treated IEC-6 cells, in which the activity and expression level of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) were significantly elevated, also exhibited an increase in cellular putrescine, whereas no significant increase in TGF-β levels was observed. These findings suggest that APS may enhance intestinal epithelial cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation in vitro by stimulating ODC gene expression and activity and putrescine production, independent of TGF-β. Exogenous administration of APS may provide a new approach for modulating intestinal epithelial wound restitution in vivo.
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