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Qi J, Lv C, Guo J, Li Y, Sima M, Luo R, Xiang H, Xia X, Zhou Y, Wang T. Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. polysaccharide inhibits influenza A virus in vitro and in vivo. FEBS Open Bio 2023; 13:1831-1843. [PMID: 37544014 PMCID: PMC10549229 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Influenza virus is prone to seasonal spread and widespread outbreaks, which pose important challenges to public health security. Therefore, it is important to effectively prevent and treat influenza virus infection. Schisandra polysaccharide (SPJ) is a polysaccharide derived from the fruit of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. In this study, we evaluated the antiviral activity of SPJ in vitro and in vivo, especially against influenza A virus (IAV) infection. By analyzing SPJ structure and monosaccharide composition, the molecular weight of SPJ was determined to be 115.5 KD, and it is composed of galacturonic acid (89.4%), rhamnose (0.8%), galactose (4.4%), arabinose (3.8%), and glucose (1.7%). Immunofluorescence analysis showed that SPJ treatment reduced the positive rate of viral nucleoproteins in cells, indicating that the compound had an inhibitory effect on influenza virus replication. Furthermore, SPJ therapy improved the survival of infected mice. Lung virus titer assays indicated that SPJ treatment significantly reduced viral loading in the lung tissue of infected mice and alleviated the pathological damage caused by influenza virus infection. Moreover, SPJ reduced cytokine expression during influenza virus challenge. In conclusion, SPJ has anti-influenza virus effects and may have potential as an anti-influenza drug candidate in further clinical studies.
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- Jing Qi
- College of Life SciencesNortheast Normal UniversityChangchunChina
- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina
- The Research Center for Preclinical MedicineSouthwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina
- College of Life SciencesShandong Normal UniversityJinanChina
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina
- College of Basic MedicineChangchun University of Chinese MedicineChina
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina
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- College of Life SciencesNortheast Normal UniversityChangchunChina
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChina
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Molecular cloning and characterization of three phenylalanine ammonia-lyase genes from Schisandra chinensis. Chin J Nat Med 2022; 20:527-536. [DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(22)60173-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lee JE, Choi YW, Im DS. Inhibitory effect of α-cubebenoate on atopic dermatitis-like symptoms by regulating Th2/Th1/Th17 balance in vivo. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 291:115162. [PMID: 35278605 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Bakumijiogan (Kampo herbal formulation) and Kangqian decoction (Chinese herbal medicine formulation) have been used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) like symptoms. Schisandra chinensis Baill (Family: Magnoliaceae) is a component of both formulations. Its extracts showed inhibition of AD. AIM OF THE STUDY We aimed to elucidate an active phytochemical from Schisandra chinensis and evaluated its effects on AD-like symptoms. MATERIALS AND METHODS We fractionated a component from Schisandra chinensis by chasing inhibitory activity on mast cell degranulation. We identified α-cubebenoate as an active phytochemical and investigated its effects by using an in vivo 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (CDNB)-induced AD model in BALB/c mice. RESULTS α-Cubebenoate significantly decreased CDNB-induced skin hypertrophy and accumulation of mast cells in the epidermis and dermis. Increases in pro-inflammatory chemokine and cytokine levels in the skin, lymph node size, and immunoglobulin E levels in the serum were significantly ameliorated by α-cubebenoate. CONCLUSION α-Cubebenoate regulates dermal immune responses by suppressing the Th2/Th17/Th1 immune balances, resulting in amelioration of AD-like symptoms and suppression of immune response in lymph nodes. Thereby, this study provides evidence for its therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of AD symptoms.
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- Jung-Eun Lee
- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Science, Graduate School, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Horticultural Bioscience, College of Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam, 50463, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Science, Graduate School, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Han L, Cong C, Yanbo F, Hao L, Tsitsilin A, Chunmei W, He L, Jianguang C, Jinghui S. Comparative Study of the Components and Anti-Fatigue Effect of Schisandra chinensis Polysaccharides from China and Russia. Nat Prod Commun 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x221076979] [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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Schisandra chinensis Bail. polysaccharides from China (CSP) and Russia (RSP) were separated by DEAE-52 cellulose column chromatography. The content of neutral polysaccharide was determined by the phenol concentrated sulfuric acid method, the content of acid polysaccharide by the hydroxybiphenyl method, and the monosaccharide composition and molecular weight arrangement of CSP and RSP by 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone (PMP) pre-column derivatization HPLC. The effects of CSP and RSP on the exercise endurance of mice were compared by the forelimb grip strength test, rota-rod test and weight-bearing swimming. The results showed that one neutral polysaccharide and three acidic polysaccharides could be eluted from a DEAE-52 cellulose column from CSP and RSP, respectively. The content of acidic and neutral polysaccharides in RSP was higher than that in CSP, and the anti-fatigue effect of RSP was more significant than that of CSP.
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- Li Han
- Beihua University, Jilin 132013, China
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- Beihua University, Jilin 132013, China
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- Beihua University, Jilin 132013, China
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- All Russian Research Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Moscow 117216, Russia
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- Beihua University, Jilin 132013, China
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Anti-Cancer Effects of α-Cubebenoate Derived from Schisandra chinensis in CT26 Colon Cancer Cells. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27030737. [PMID: 35164001 PMCID: PMC8839175 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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α-Cubebenoate derived from Schisandra chinensis has been reported to possess anti-allergic, anti-obesity, and anti-inflammatory effects and to exhibit anti-septic activity, but its anti-cancer effects have not been investigated. To examine the anti-cancer activity of α-cubebenoate, we investigated its effects on the proliferation, apoptosis, and metastasis of CT26 cells. The viabilities of CT26 cells (a murine colorectal carcinoma cell line) and HCT116 cells (a human colon cancer cell line) were remarkably and dose-dependently diminished by α-cubebenoate, whereas the viability of CCD-18Co cells (a normal human fibroblast cell line) were unaffected. Furthermore, α-cubebenoate treatment increased the number of apoptotic CT26 cells as compared with Vehicle-treated cells and increased Bax, Bcl-2, Cas-3, and Cleaved Cas-3 protein levels by activating the MAP kinase signaling pathway. α-Cubebenoate also suppressed CT26 migration by regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Furthermore, similar reductions were observed in the expression levels of some migration-related proteins including VEGFA, MMP2, and MMP9. Furthermore, reduced VEGFA expression was found to be accompanied by the phosphorylations of FAK and MLC in the downstream signaling pathway of adhesion protein. The results of the present study provide novel evidence that α-cubebenoate can stimulate apoptosis and inhibit metastasis by regulating the MAPK, PI3K/AKT, and FAK/MLC signaling pathways.
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Lee SJ, Kim JE, Choi YJ, Gong JE, Jin YJ, Lee DW, Choi YW, Hwang DY. Anti-Obesity Effect of α-Cubebenol Isolated from Schisandra chinensis in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1650. [PMID: 34827648 PMCID: PMC8615670 DOI: 10.3390/biom11111650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The efficacy of α-cubebenol isolated from Schisandra chinensis has been studied in several diseases, including cecal ligation, puncture challenge-induced sepsis, and degranulation of neutrophils. To identify the novel functions of α-cubebenol on lipid metabolism, alterations on the regulation of lipogenesis, lipolysis, and inflammatory response were observed in 3T3-L1 adipocytes treated with α-cubebenol. Most lipogenic targets, including lipid accumulation, level of lipogenic transcription factors, and expression of lipogenic regulators, were suppressed in MDI (3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine, dexamethasone, and insulin)-stimulated 3T3-L1 adipocytes treated with α-cubebenol without significant cytotoxicity. In addition, similar inhibition effects were observed in the iNOS-induced COX-2 mediated pathway and NLRP3 inflammasome pathway of MDI-stimulated 3T3-L1 cells treated with α-cubebenol. Lipolytic targets, such as cAMP concentration, expression of adenylyl cyclase and PDE4, and their downstream signaling pathway, in MDI-stimulated 3T3-L1 cells were stimulated by the α-cubebenol treatment. The levels of transcription factors and related proteins for β-oxidation were significantly higher in the MDI + α-cubebenol treated group than in the MDI + Vehicle treated group. These results show that α-cubebenol has a novel role as a lipogenesis inhibitor, lipolysis and β-oxidation stimulator, and inflammasome suppressor in MDI-stimulated 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
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- Su Jin Lee
- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (S.J.L.); (J.E.K.); (Y.J.C.); (J.E.G.); (Y.J.J.); (D.W.L.)
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- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (S.J.L.); (J.E.K.); (Y.J.C.); (J.E.G.); (Y.J.J.); (D.W.L.)
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- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (S.J.L.); (J.E.K.); (Y.J.C.); (J.E.G.); (Y.J.J.); (D.W.L.)
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- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (S.J.L.); (J.E.K.); (Y.J.C.); (J.E.G.); (Y.J.J.); (D.W.L.)
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- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (S.J.L.); (J.E.K.); (Y.J.C.); (J.E.G.); (Y.J.J.); (D.W.L.)
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- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (S.J.L.); (J.E.K.); (Y.J.C.); (J.E.G.); (Y.J.J.); (D.W.L.)
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- Department of Horticultural Bioscience, Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, College of Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea;
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- Department of Biomaterials Science (BK21 FOUR Program), Life and Industry Convergence Research Institute, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea; (S.J.L.); (J.E.K.); (Y.J.C.); (J.E.G.); (Y.J.J.); (D.W.L.)
- Longevity & Wellbeing Research Center, Laboratory Animals Resources Center, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Korea
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Fu J, Zhang H, Liu S, Wu J, Zhang Y, Gao Y, Song F, Qin Y, Hu X, Liu Z. An integrated strategy using LC-MS/MS combined with in vivo microdialysis for the simultaneous determination of lignans of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. Fructus and endogenous neurotransmitters: application in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies. Food Funct 2021; 12:8932-8945. [PMID: 34606559 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo01682b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill Fructus (SCF) is the ripe fruit of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill, and is often used as a neuroprotective drink. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that lignans are the main bioactive components responsible for neuroprotection and have potential in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the mechanism of action of SCF in the treatment of AD from the pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics (PK-PD) perspective remains not well established. The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the pharmacokinetic differences of lignans in normal and AD rats, as well as to investigate their effects on neurotransmitters and their role in the treatment of AD. To achieve this goal, an integrated strategy using LC-MS/MS combined with in vivo microdialysis for the simultaneous determination of lignans of SCF and endogenous neurotransmitters has been developed and validated. The results show that the pharmacokinetic behaviors of ten lignans in the AD group were significantly different from those in the normal group. The AD group had better absorption and slower elimination than the normal group. In addition, the pharmacodynamic results of the Morris water maze (MWM) test, biochemical tests, histopathological examination, as well as immunohistochemistry analysis showed that lignans could improve the learning and memory of AD rats. The oral administration of SCF could restore the levels of the neurotransmitter parameters; seven neurotransmitters showed clockwise or counterclockwise changes with the four lignans in the hippocampal region. Taken together, the PK and PD studies based on in vivo microdialysis sampling might offer novel insights into the mechanisms of action of SCF against AD.
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- Jun Fu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China. .,National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun & Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China. .,National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun & Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun & Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China. .,National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun & Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China. .,National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun & Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China. .,National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun & Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun & Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Hainan Tropical Marine University, Sanya, 572022, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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Kang S, Lee AY, Park SY, Liu KH, Im DS. O-1602 Promotes Hepatic Steatosis through GPR55 and PI3 Kinase/Akt/SREBP-1c Signaling in Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3091. [PMID: 33803038 PMCID: PMC8003045 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is recognized as the leading cause of chronic liver disease. Overnutrition and obesity are associated with hepatic steatosis. G protein-coupled receptor 55 (GPR55) has not been extensively studied in hepatic steatosis, although its endogenous ligands have been implicated in liver disease progression. Therefore, the functions of GPR55 were investigated in Hep3B human hepatoma cells and mice fed high-fat diets. O-1602, the most potent agonist of GPR55, induced lipid accumulation in hepatocytes, which was reversed by treatment with CID16020046, an antagonist of GPR55. O-1602 also induced intracellular calcium rise in Hep3B cells in a GPR55-independent manner. O-1602-induced lipid accumulation was dependent on the PI3 kinase/Akt/SREBP-1c signaling cascade. Furthermore, we found increased levels of lysophosphatidylinositol species of 16:0, 18:0, 18:1, 18:2, 20:1, and 20:2 in the livers of mice fed a high-fat diet for 4 weeks. One-week treatment with CID16020046 suppressed high-fat diet-induced lipid accumulation and O-1602-induced increase of serum triglyceride levels in vivo. Therefore, the present data suggest the pro-steatotic function of GPR55 signaling in hepatocytes and provide a potential therapeutic target for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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- Saeromi Kang
- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (S.K.); (A.-Y.L.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (S.K.); (A.-Y.L.)
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- BK21 FOUR KNU Community-Based Intelligent Novel Drug Discovery Education Unit, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.-Y.P.); (K.-H.L.)
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- BK21 FOUR KNU Community-Based Intelligent Novel Drug Discovery Education Unit, College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (S.-Y.P.); (K.-H.L.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (S.K.); (A.-Y.L.)
- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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Novel Function of α-Cubebenoate Derived from Schisandra chinensis as Lipogenesis Inhibitor, Lipolysis Stimulator and Inflammasome Suppressor. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25214995. [PMID: 33126679 PMCID: PMC7663250 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25214995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The efficacy of α-cubebenoate isolated from Schisandra chinensis has been previously studied in three disease areas, namely inflammation, sepsis, and allergy, and its role in other diseases is still being explored. To identify the novel function of α-cubebenoate on lipid metabolism and related inflammatory response, alterations in fat accumulation, lipogenesis, lipolysis, and inflammasome activation were measured in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes and primary adipocytes treated with α-cubebenoate. Lipid accumulation significantly decreased in MDI (3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine, dexamethasone, and insulin)-stimulated 3T3-L1 adipocytes treated with α-cubebenoate without any significant cytotoxicity. The mRNA levels of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)γ and CCAAT-enhancer binding protein (C/EBP) α for adipogenesis, as well as adipocyte fatty acid binding protein 2 (aP2) and fatty acid synthetase (FAS) for lipogenesis, were reduced after α-cubebenoate treatment, while cell cycle arrest at G2/M stage was restored in the same group. α-cubebenoate treatment induced glycerol release in primary adipocytes and enhanced expression of lipolytic proteins (HSL, perilipin, and ATGL) expression in MDI-stimulated 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Inflammasome activation and downstream cytokines expression were suppressed with α-cubebenoate treatment, but the expression of insulin receptor signaling factors was remarkably increased by α-cubebenoate treatment in MDI-stimulated 3T3-L1 adipocytes. These results indicate that α-cubebenoate may play a novel role as lipogenesis inhibitor, lipolysis stimulator, and inflammasome suppressor in MDI-stimulated 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Our results provide the possibility that α-cubebenoate can be considered as one of the candidates for obesity management.
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Okada KI, Kawai M, Hirono S, Miyazawa M, Kitahata Y, Kobayashi R, Ueno M, Hayami S, Shimokawa T, Yamaue H. Impact of Ninjin'Yoeito on Fatigue in Patients Receiving Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine Therapy: A Prospective, Single-Arm, Phase II Open Label, Nonrandomized, Historically-Controlled Study. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 2020; 93:100605. [PMID: 33014206 PMCID: PMC7522496 DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2020.100605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background Ninjin'yoeito, a traditional Japanese herbal medicine, is used to prevent fatigue, loss of appetite, and coldness of limbs. Fatigue is an especially common issue during chemotherapy and can affect quality of life and the ability to complete scheduled treatment. Objectives This prospective exploratory trial evaluates the efficacy of ninjin'yoeito for fatigue in patients undergoing nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine therapy for unresectable pancreatic cancer. The primary end point was evaluation of fatigue according to Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue score during 2 courses of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine therapy. Secondary end points included evaluation of dose intensity, appetite loss using numerical rating scale, and peripheral neuropathy using a patient neurotoxicity questionnaire. Methods We compared data from this interventional trial with a prior observational trial without administration of ninjin'yoeito with identical definition of end points (UMIN000021758). Thirty patients were required by the study. Results Threshold mean of Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue score across 8 weeks during chemotherapy was under 5.3 (P = 0.002). Secondary end points did not reveal any specific patterns in appetite loss or degree of pain. No significant changes in patient neurotoxicity questionnaire concerning sensory/motor disorders were observed, but the mean (SD) incidence of patients with sensory disturbance was higher between the fifth and eighth weeks (8.8 [1.26]) than during the first and fourth weeks (4.8 [0.96]) (P = 0.003). Clinically significant adverse reactions of ninjin'yoeito were not observed. Conclusions Ninjin'yoeito may be useful for improving the symptoms of fatigue caused by nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer. UMIN Clinical Trials Registry identifier: UMIN000025606. (Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2020; 81:XXX–XXX)
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- Ken-Ichi Okada
- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Clinical Study Support Center, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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Park M, Lee KG. Effect of roasting temperature and time on volatile compounds, total polyphenols, total flavonoids, and lignan of omija (Schisandra chinensis Baillon) fruit extract. Food Chem 2020; 338:127836. [PMID: 32827900 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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In this study, roasting was applied to enhance the volatile compound content and antioxidant activity of hot-air dried omija (Schisandra chinensis Baillon) fruit. The major volatile compounds were furfural, 1,8-cineole and terpinen-4-ol. Total volatile compound concentration in omija roasted at 150 ℃ for 15 min was approximately 4 times higher than that in hot-air dried omija. Contents of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes in roasted omija were significantly increased, compared to that of the hot-air dried omija (P < 0.05). The contents of schizandrin in extracts of hot-air dried omija and omija roasted at 150 ℃ for 10 min were determined to be 28.9 and 106.5 mg/100 g extract, respectively. The content of gomisin A from roasted omija was about 5 times higher than that of hot-air dried omija. Through this study, it is believed that the usability of omija will be expanded.
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- Minsun Park
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 32, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 410-820, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, 32, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 410-820, Republic of Korea.
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Park J, Lee K, Kim H, Park S, Wijesinghe RE, Lee J, Han S, Lee S, Kim P, Cho D, Jang J, Kim HK, Jeon M, Kim J. Biocompatibility evaluation of bioprinted decellularized collagen sheet implanted in vivo cornea using swept-source optical coherence tomography. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2019; 12:e201900098. [PMID: 31240872 PMCID: PMC7065634 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201900098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Corneal transplantation by full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty with human donor tissue is a widely accepted treatment for damaged or diseased corneas. Although corneal transplantation has a high success rate, a shortage of high-quality donor tissue is a considerable limitation. Therefore, bioengineered corneas could be an effective solution for this limitation, and a decellularized extracellular matrix comprises a promising scaffold for their fabrication. In this study, three-dimensional bioprinted decellularized collagen sheets were implanted into the stromal layer of the cornea of five rabbits. We performed in vivo noninvasive monitoring of the rabbit corneas using swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT) after implanting the collagen sheets. Anterior segment OCT images and averaged amplitude-scans were acquired biweekly to monitor corneal thickness after implantation for 1 month. The averaged cornea thickness in the control images was 430.3 ± 5.9 μm, while the averaged thickness after corneal implantation was 598.5 ± 11.8 μm and 564.5 ± 12.5 μm at 2 and 4 weeks, respectively. The corneal thickness reduction of 34 μm confirmed the biocompatibility through the image analysis of the depth-intensity profile base. Moreover, hematoxylin and eosin staining supported the biocompatibility evaluation of the bioprinted decellularized collagen sheet implantation. Hence, the developed bioprinted decellularized collagen sheets could become an alternative solution to human corneal donor tissue, and the proposed image analysis procedure could be beneficial to confirm the success of the surgery.
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- Jaeseok Park
- School of Electronic Engineering, College of IT EngineeringKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of MedicineKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
- Bio‐Medical InstituteKyungpook National University HospitalDaeguSouth Korea
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringPohang University of Science and TechnologyPohangSouth Korea
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- Laser Application Center, Institute of Advanced Convergence TechnologyKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of EngineeringKyungil UniversityGyeongsanSouth Korea
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- School of Electronic Engineering, College of IT EngineeringKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- School of Electronic Engineering, College of IT EngineeringKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- School of Electronic Engineering, College of IT EngineeringKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, School of MedicineKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringPohang University of Science and TechnologyPohangSouth Korea
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- Department of Creative IT EngineeringPohang University of Science and TechnologyPohangSouth Korea
- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and BioengineeringPohang University of Science and TechnologyPohangSouth Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of MedicineKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
- Bio‐Medical InstituteKyungpook National University HospitalDaeguSouth Korea
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- School of Electronic Engineering, College of IT EngineeringKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- School of Electronic Engineering, College of IT EngineeringKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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Natural medicines for the treatment of fatigue: Bioactive components, pharmacology, and mechanisms. Pharmacol Res 2019; 148:104409. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2019.104409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Eng YS, Lee CH, Lee WC, Huang CC, Chang JS. Unraveling the Molecular Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Formulas Against Acute Airway Viral Infections as Examples. Molecules 2019; 24:E3505. [PMID: 31569633 PMCID: PMC6804036 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24193505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Herbal medicine, including traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is widely used worldwide. Herbs and TCM formulas contain numerous active molecules. Basically, they are a kind of cocktail therapy. Herb-drug, herb-food, herb-herb, herb-microbiome, and herb-disease interactions are complex. There is potential for both benefit and harm, so only after understanding more of their mechanisms and clinical effects can herbal medicine and TCM be helpful to users. Many pharmacologic studies have been performed to unravel the molecular mechanisms; however, basic and clinical studies of good validity are still not enough to translate experimental results into clinical understanding and to provide tough evidence for better use of herbal medicines. There are still issues regarding the conflicting pharmacologic effects, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, adverse and clinical effects of herbal medicine and TCM. Understanding study validation, pharmacologic effects, drug interactions, indications and clinical effects, adverse effects and limitations, can all help clinicians in providing adequate suggestions to patients. At present, it would be better to use herbs and TCM formulas according to their traditional indications matching the disease pathophysiology and their molecular mechanisms. To unravel the molecular mechanisms and understand the benefits and harms of herbal medicine and TCM, there is still much work to be done.
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- Yi Shin Eng
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 0708, Taiwan.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Renal Care, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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Jeon YD, Aye A, Song YJ, Kim YH, Soh JR, Jin JS. Cyanidin 3-Rutinoside, an Anthocyanin Pigment of Schisandra chinensis Baill, Inhibits Allergic Inflammation. J Med Food 2019; 22:703-712. [PMID: 31066606 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2018.4346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The occurrence of allergy-mediated inflammatory diseases such as asthma and atopic dermatitis have increased, but comprehensive treatment remains difficult. Previous studies have shown that Schisandra chinensis Baill has antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antitumorigenic effects. Cyanidin 3-rutinoside (CR) is the major anthocyanin pigment of S. chinensis. However, the biological effects of CR have been rarely studied to date. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the regulatory effects of CR on phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate (PMA)/A23187-induced allergic inflammation in vitro. CR inhibited the secretion of inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α, and it also suppressed the phosphorylation of nuclear factor-kappa B. These results show that CR ameliorated PMA/A23187-induced allergic inflammation via the suppression of inflammatory cytokines in HMC-1 cells. Therefore, CR has potential as a therapeutic agent for allergic diseases.
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- Yong-Deok Jeon
- 1 Department of Oriental Medicine Resource, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea.,2 Korea Zoonosis Research Institute, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- 1 Department of Oriental Medicine Resource, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- 1 Department of Oriental Medicine Resource, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- 3 Korea Natural Colors Industrialization Institute, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
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- 1 Department of Oriental Medicine Resource, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- 1 Department of Oriental Medicine Resource, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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Park SJ, Im DS. Blockage of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 attenuates allergic asthma in mice. Br J Pharmacol 2019; 176:938-949. [PMID: 30706444 DOI: 10.1111/bph.14597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Sphingosine-1-phosphate 2 (S1P2 ) receptors have been implicated in degranulation of mast cells. However, functions of S1P2 receptors have not been investigated in an in vivo model of allergic asthma. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Using an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma model, the function of S1P2 receptors was evaluated in S1P2 -deficient mice or in mice treated with JTE-013, a selective S1P2 antagonist. Bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) were used to investigate the roles of S1P2 receptors in dendritic cell maturation and migration. KEY RESULTS Eosinophil accumulation and elevated Th2 cytokine levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and inflamed lung tissues were strongly inhibited by administration of JTE-013 before OVA sensitization, before OVA challenge, and before both events. In S1P2 -deficient mice, allergic responses were significantly lower than in wild-type mice. LPS- and OVA-induced maturation of BMDCs was significantly blunted in dendritic cells from S1P2 -deficient mice and by treatment with JTE-013. Migrations of immature and mature BMDCs were also dependent on S1P2 receptors. It was found that OVA-challenged mice into which in vitro OVA primed BMDCs from S1P2 -deficient mice were adoptively transferred, had less severe asthma responses than OVA-challenged mice into which OVA-primed BMDCs from wild-type mice were adoptively transferred. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Pro-allergic functions of S1P2 receptors were elucidated in a murine asthma model. S1P2 receptors were involved not only in maturation and migration of dendritic cells in the sensitization phase but also in mast cell degranulation in the challenge phase. These results suggest S1P2 receptor as a therapeutic target for allergic asthma.
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- Soo-Jin Park
- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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Inglis JE, Lin PJ, Kerns SL, Kleckner IR, Kleckner AS, Castillo DA, Mustian KM, Peppone LJ. Nutritional Interventions for Treating Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Qualitative Review. Nutr Cancer 2019; 71:21-40. [PMID: 30688088 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2018.1513046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a debilitating syndrome that persists for many cancer survivors for years after treatment. Symptoms include early and persistent fatigue, functional decline, depression, and cognitive difficulties. Inflammation, assessed using pro-inflammatory biomarkers, is increased in cancer survivors with fatigue and treatments for fatigue are often aimed at reducing inflammation. Additionally, cancer and its treatment lead to nutritional complications, changes in body composition, and nutritional deficiencies that potentially weaken the cancer survivor and impact CRF. We conducted a qualitative review of clinical trials that assessed nutritional interventions for preventing and treating CRF. Further studies were examined that used nutritional interventions to address inflammation and fatigue, due to the dearth of nutrition research directly related to CRF. Dietary intake prior to, during, and after cancer treatment appears to affect fatigue levels. Increased protein intake may help preserve lean mass and body composition. Dietary patterns that reduce inflammation, such as the Mediterranean diet and other plant-based diets, appear tolerable to cancer survivors and may reduce fatigue. Supplementation with ginseng, ginger, or probiotics may improve cancer survivors' energy levels. Nutritional interventions, alone or in combination with other interventions should be considered as therapy for fatigue in cancer survivors.
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- Julia E Inglis
- a Department of Surgery , University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) , Rochester , New York , USA
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- a Department of Surgery , University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) , Rochester , New York , USA
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- b Department of Radiation Oncology , University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) , Rochester , New York , USA
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- a Department of Surgery , University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) , Rochester , New York , USA
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- a Department of Surgery , University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) , Rochester , New York , USA
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- c Edward G. Miner Library, University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) , Rochester , New York , USA
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- a Department of Surgery , University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) , Rochester , New York , USA
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- a Department of Surgery , University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) , Rochester , New York , USA
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Choi BR, Kim HK, Park JK. Effects of Schisandra chinensis fruit extract and gomisin A on the contractility of penile corpus cavernosum smooth muscle: a potential mechanism through the nitric oxide - cyclic guanosine monophosphate pathway. Nutr Res Pract 2018; 12:291-297. [PMID: 30090166 PMCID: PMC6078868 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2018.12.4.291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the effects and molecular mechanisms of the Schisandra chinensis fruit extract (SC) and its major compound gomisin A (GA), on the contractility of rabbit penile corpus cavernosum smooth muscle (PCCSM). MATERIALS/METHODS PCCSM was exposed to SC or GA after appropriate pretreatment with nitric oxide synthase (NOS) blocker, guanylate cyclase blocker, adenylyl cyclase blocker or protein kinase A blocker. Subsequently, we evaluated the cyclic nucleotide in the perfusate by radioimmunoassay, protein expression level of neuronal NOS (nNOS) and endothelial NOS (eNOS) by western blot, and the interaction of SC or GA with udenafil and rolipram. RESULTS Both SC and GA induce PCCSM relaxations in a concentration-dependent manner. Pretreatment with NOS blocker, guanylate cyclase blocker, adenylyl cyclase blocker or protein kinase A blocker result in significantly decreased relaxation. SC and GA also induce the levels of cyclic nucleotide in the perfusate in a concentration-dependent manner. Perfusion with GA also showed significantly higher levels of eNOS protein. Furthermore, the udenafil and rolipram induced relaxations of PCCSM were enhanced after exposure to SC and GA. Our results indicate that SC and GA induce the relaxation of PCCSM via the nitric oxide (NO)-cGMP and cAMP signaling pathways. CONCLUSIONS The SC and GA are potential alternative treatments for men who want to consume natural products to ameliorate erectile function, or who do not respond to the commercially available medicines.
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- Bo Ram Choi
- Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, 567, Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk 54896, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, 567, Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk 54896, Korea
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Li Z, He X, Liu F, Wang J, Feng J. A review of polysaccharides from Schisandra chinensis and Schisandra sphenanthera: Properties, functions and applications. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 184:178-190. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.12.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2017] [Revised: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Apelin protects against liver X receptor-mediated steatosis through AMPK and PPARα in human and mouse hepatocytes. Cell Signal 2017; 39:84-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2017.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Park JY, Kim KH. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Schisandra chinensis for menopausal symptoms. Climacteric 2016; 19:574-580. [DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2016.1238453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- J. Y. Park
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Lee AY, Kang S, Park SJ, Huang J, Im DS. Anti-Allergic Effect of Oroxylin A from Oroxylum indicum Using in vivo and in vitro Experiments. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2016; 24:283-90. [PMID: 27133260 PMCID: PMC4859791 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2016.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Revised: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Oroxylum indicum has long been used in Asian traditional medicine to prevent and treat respiratory diseases, diabetes, diarrhea and other conditions. Oroxylin A is a flavone that is present in Oroxylum indicum and in Scutellaria baicalensis. Because the root extracts of both plants have been shown to have anti-allergic effects, the authors investigated whether oroxylin A is likely to have beneficial effects on allergic asthma using female Balb/c mice and rat RBL-2H3 mast cells. Antigen-induced degranulation was measured in vitro by measuring β-hexosaminidase activity. A murine ovalbumin-induced allergic asthma model was used to test the in vivo efficacy of oroxylin A. Sensitization and challenge of ovalbumin induced allergic asthma responses, the accumulations of eosinophils and Th2 cytokine levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and lung tissues. Oroxylin A administration decreased numbers of inflammatory cells, especially eosinophils, and reduced the expression and secretion of Th2 cytokines, including IL-4 and IL-13, in lung tissues and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Histologic studies showed oroxylin A reduced inflammatory signs and mucin production in lungs. These findings provide evidence that oroxylin A has potential use as an anti-allergic therapeutic.
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- Ae-Yeon Lee
- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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Kook M, Lee SK, Kim SD, Lee HY, Hwang JS, Choi YW, Bae YS. Anti-septic activity of α-cubebenoate isolated from Schisandra chinensis. BMB Rep 2016; 48:336-41. [PMID: 25541055 PMCID: PMC4578620 DOI: 10.5483/bmbrep.2015.48.6.202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Sepsis is a life-threatening, infectious, systemic inflammatory disease. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic effect of α-cubebenoate, a novel compound isolated from Schisandra chinensis against polymicrobial sepsis in a cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) experimental model. Administration of α-cubebenoate strongly enhanced survival in the CLP model. α-cubebenoate administration also markedly blocked CLP-induced lung inflammation and increased bactericidal activity by enhancing phagocytic activity and hydrogen peroxide generation in mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages and neutrophils. Expression of two important inflammatory cytokines, IL-1β and IL-6, was strongly increased in the CLP model, and this was dramatically blocked by α-cubebenoate. Lymphocyte apoptosis and caspase-3 activation, which are associated with immune paralysis during sepsis, were markedly attenuated by α-cubebenoate. Taken together, our findings indicate that α-cubebenoate, a natural compound isolated from Schisandra chinensis, is a powerful potential anti-septic agent.
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- Minsoo Kook
- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746; Mitochondria Hub Regulation Center, Dong-A University, Busan 602-714, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, National Academy of Agricultural Science, RDA, Wanju 565-851, Korea
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- Department of Horticultural Bioscience, College of Natural Resources and Life Science, Pusan National University, Miryang 627-706, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746; Mitochondria Hub Regulation Center, Dong-A University, Busan 602-714; Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul 135-710, Korea
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Lee KP, Kang S, Park SJ, Kim JM, Lee JM, Lee AY, Chung HY, Choi YW, Lee YG, Im DS. Anti-allergic effect of α-cubebenoate isolated from Schisandra chinensis using in vivo and in vitro experiments. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 173:361-369. [PMID: 26253578 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.07.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Revised: 07/29/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY In Oriental countries, the dried fruits of Schisandra chinensis are extensively used in traditional medicine to treat asthma, gonorrhea, and other diseases. Recently, α-cubebenoate was isolated as an anti-inflammatory component from Schisandra chinensis. In the present study, the authors examined the anti-allergic effect of α-cubebenoate using in vivo and in vitro experiments. MATERIALS AND METHODS α-Cubebenoate was isolated from an extract of Schisandra chinensis fruits. Antigen-induced degranulation and Ca(2+) mobilization were measured in RBL-2H3 mast cells. In addition, BALB/c mice were sensitized with ovalbumin and aluminum hydroxide, and then challenged with ovalbumin for three consecutive days. α-Cubebenoate (1mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally 30min before each ovalbumin challenge. RESULTS In RBL-2H3 mast cells, α-cubebenoate inhibited antigen-induced degranulation and increase of intracellular Ca(2+) concentrations. In the ovalbumin-induced asthma model, α-cubebenoate suppressed bronchiolar structural changes induced by ovalbumin challenge. Furthermore, α-cubebenoate strongly inhibited accumulations of eosinophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. α-Cubebenoate also suppressed Th2 cytokines (IL-4 and IL-13) and TGF-β1 in lung tissues and in immune cells at the mRNA and protein levels. CONCLUSION α-Cubebenoate has an inhibitory effect on allergic inflammation and could be utilized as an agent for the treatment of asthma.
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- Kyoung-Pil Lee
- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Horticultural Bioscience, College of Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University, Mirynang-si, Gyeongsangnam 627-706, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Engineering, College of Natural Resources & Life Science, Pusan National University, Mirynang-si, Gyeongsangnam 627-706, Republic of Korea
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- Molecular Inflammation Research Center for Aging Intervention (MRCA) and College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan 609-735, Republic of Korea.
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Sphingosine 1-phosphate induced anti-atherogenic and atheroprotective M2 macrophage polarization through IL-4. Cell Signal 2014; 26:2249-58. [PMID: 25035231 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2014.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Accepted: 07/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) has been implicated in anti-atherogenic properties of high-density lipoproteins. However, the roles and signaling of S1P in macrophages, the main contributor to atherosclerosis, have not been well studied. Furthermore, pro-inflammatory M1 and anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage phenotypes may influence the development of atherosclerosis. Therefore, we investigated the effects of S1P on macrophage phenotypes, especially on M2 polarization and its signaling in relation to the anti-atherogenic properties of S1P. It was found that S1P induced anti-inflammatory M2 polarization via IL-4 secretion and its signaling, and induced IL-4Rα and IL-2Rγ. In addition, down-stream signalings, such as, stat-6 phosphorylation, SOCS1 induction, and SOCS3 suppression were also observed in macrophages in response to S1P. Furthermore, S1P-induced ERK activation, and the inhibitions of p38 MAPK and JNK were found to be key signals for IL-4 induction. Moreover, the anti-atherogenic effect of S1P in HDL was confirmed by the observation that oxidized LDL-induced lipid accumulation was attenuated in S1P-treated M2 macrophages. Furthermore, the atheroprotective effect of S1P was demonstrated by its anti-apoptotic effect on S1P-treated macrophages. The present study shows that S1P-induced M2 polarization of macrophages could be mediated via IL-4 signaling, and suggests that M2 polarization by S1P is responsible for the anti-atherogenic and atheroprotective properties of high-density lipoproteins in vivo.
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