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Abi Sleiman M, Younes M, Hajj R, Salameh T, Abi Rached S, Abi Younes R, Daoud L, Doumiati JL, Frem F, Ishak R, Medawar C, Naim HY, Rizk S. Urtica dioica: Anticancer Properties and Other Systemic Health Benefits from In Vitro to Clinical Trials. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7501. [PMID: 39000608 PMCID: PMC11242153 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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While conventional medicine has advanced in recent years, there are still concerns about its potential adverse reactions. The ethnopharmacological knowledge established over many centuries and the existence of a variety of metabolites have made medicinal plants, such as the stinging nettle plant, an invaluable resource for treating a wide range of health conditions, considering its minimal adverse effects on human health. The aim of this review is to highlight the therapeutic benefits and biological activities of the edible Urtica dioica (UD) plant with an emphasis on its selective chemo-preventive properties against various types of cancer, whereby we decipher the mechanism of action of UD on various cancers including prostate, breast, leukemia, and colon in addition to evaluating its antidiabetic, microbial, and inflammatory properties. We further highlight the systemic protective effects of UD on the liver, reproductive, excretory, cardiovascular, nervous, and digestive systems. We present a critical assessment of the results obtained from in vitro and in vivo studies as well as clinical trials to highlight the gaps that require further exploration for future prospective studies.
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- Marc Abi Sleiman
- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, 30559 Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos P.O. Box 36, Lebanon
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Albadawi E, El-Tokhy A, Albadrani M, Adel M, El-Gamal R, Zaarina W, El-Agawy MSED, Elsayed HRH. The role of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) in the management of rotenone-induced Parkinson's disease in rats. Tissue Cell 2024; 87:102328. [PMID: 38387425 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative conditions. Alpha-synuclein deposition, Lewy bodies (LBs) formation, disruption of the autophagic machinery, apoptosis of substantia nigra dopaminergic neurons, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation are all pathologic hallmarks of PD. The leaves of the stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica L.) have a long history as an herbal cure with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective properties. The current study aims for the first time to investigate the role of Nettle supplementation on Rotenone-induced PD. Rats were divided into five groups; a Saline control, Nettle control (100 mg/kg/day), Rotenone control (2 mg/kg/day), Rotenone + Nettle (50 mg /kg/day), and Rotenone + Nettle (100 mg/kg). After four weeks, the rats were examined for behavioral tests. The midbrains were investigated for histopathological alteration and immunohistochemical reaction for Tyrosine hydroxylase in the dopaminergic neurons, α-synuclein for Lewy bodies, caspase 3 for apoptotic neurons, LC3 and P62 for autophagic activity. Midbrain homogenates were examined for oxidative stress markers. mRNA expression of TNFα and Il6; inflammatory markers, Bcl-2, BAX and Caspase 3; apoptosis markers, were detected in midbrains. The results showed that Nettle caused recovery of midbrain dopaminergic neurons, by inhibiting apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress and by restoring the autophagic machinery with clearance of α-synuclein deposits. We can conclude that Nettle is a potentially effective adjuvant in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
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- Emad Albadawi
- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, New Valley University, El-Kharga, Egypt
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt; Medical Experimental Research Center (MERC), Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Department of Medical Biochemistry, Horus University in Egypt (HUE), New Damietta, Damietta, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura National University, Gamasa, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar, Oman.
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Mahmoud AA, Zayed Mohamed M, Hassen EZ. Protective effects of Urtica dioica on the cerebral cortex damage induced by Potassium bromate in adult male albino rats. Ultrastruct Pathol 2024; 48:81-93. [PMID: 38017656 DOI: 10.1080/01913123.2023.2287664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Potassium bromate is used in cheese production, beer making and is also used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic. It is a proven carcinogen as it is a strong oxidizing agent that generates free radicals during xenobiotic metabolism. Urtica dioica (Ud) (from the plants' family of Urticaceae) is a plant that has long been used as a medicinal plant in many parts of the world. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunosuppressive properties. So, this study aimed to clarify the effect of Potassium bromate on the histological structure of cerebral cortex of adult male albino rats, evaluate the possible protective role of Urtica dioica. Thirty adult healthy male albino rats were divided into three groups; group I (Control group), group II (KBrO3 treated group). Group III (KBrO3 and Urtica dioica treated group).At the end of the experiment, rats in all groups were anesthetized and specimens were processed for light and electron microscope. Morphometric and statistical analyses were also performed. Nerve cells of the treated group showed irregular contours, dark nuclei, irregular nuclear envelopes, dilated RER cisternae, and mitochondria with ruptured cristae. Vacuolated neuropil was also observed. Immunohistochemically, stained sections for GFAP showed strong positive reaction in the processes of astrocytes. Recovery group showed revealed nearly the same as the histological picture as the control group. In conclusion, potassium bromate induces degenerative effects on neurons of cerebral cortex and urtica dioica provide an important neuroprotective effects against these damaging impacts through their antioxidant properties.
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- Abeer A Mahmoud
- Department of Medical Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Farsani MS, Fathi M, Farsani ZH, Gourgin Karaji Z. Swimming alters some proteins of skeletal muscle tissue in rats with Alzheimer-like phenotype. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 117:105260. [PMID: 37979338 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Exercise training plays a significant role in preventing the destruction of central nerve neurons and muscle atrophy. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of a period of swimming training on the expression of Neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM), Semaphorin 3A (SEMA3A), and Profilin-1 (PFN1) proteins in the gastrocnemius muscle of Alzheimer-like phenotype rats. METHODS & MATERIALS 32 Wistar males were (6 weeks of age) divided into four groups: Healthy Control (HC), Alzheimer-like phenotype's Control (AC), Healthy Training (HT), and Alzheimer-like phenotype's Training (AT). Alzheimer-like phenotypes were induced by beta-amyloid injection in the hippocampus. The training program consisted of 20 swimming sessions. Gastrocnemius muscle was removed after the intervention, and NCAM, SEMA3A, and PFN1 proteins were measured by the immunohistoflorescent method. RESULTS The results showed that SEMA3A was increased (p = 0.001), and NCAM (p = 0.001), and PFN1 (p = 0.001) were decreased in AC compared to the HC group. Also, the results showed that NCAM (p = 0.001) and Pfn1 (p = 0.002) increased in the HT group compared to HC, and the NCAM (p = 0.001) and Pfn1 (p = 0.002) in AT group compared to AC (p = 0.001) increased significantly, while SEMA3A was reduced in the HT group compared to HC (p = 0.001) and AT group compared to AC (p = 0.001) CONCLUSION: Swimming effectively improves axon regeneration and neuronal formation in motor neurons and, therefore, can be an effective intervention to prevent and control the complications of Alzheimer-like phenotype.
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- Dept. of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Dept. of Physical education, Farhanguian University of Kermanshah Province, Kermanshah, Iran
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Bougueroua K, Boufadi MY, Latreche B, Celik I, Guerrero Gonzalez M, Doubbi Bounoua A, Bouras S, Eissa A, Zoeir A. Effects of algerian nettle ( Urtica dioica L.) on benign prostatic hyperplasia and their mechanism of action elucidation: in vivo and in silico approaches. Nat Prod Res 2023:1-11. [PMID: 37867291 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2272283] [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: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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This study investigated the effect of Urtica dioica roots etheric extract (UDEE) on oxidative stress, and urine obstruction with histopathological examinations of prostatic and renal tissues,and suggests computational methods as a complementary method, to make a hypothesis on the overall effect of UDEE in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry was utilised to characterise UDEE.BPH was induced in rats through daily subcutaneous injections of testosterone propionate. Rats were also orally administered UDEE or a vehicle. After four weeks, prostate weight, urine output, and biochemical markers were evaluated. UDEE treatment demonstrated significant regression of prostatic enlargement, improved biochemical and histopathological characteristics, and regulation of antioxidant activity levels. Phytosteroids stand out, act by inhibiting 5α-reductase and aromatase. This study provides an insight into treatment of BPH, demonstrating safety of this compound towards the kidney compared to finasteride without severe side effects.
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- Karima Bougueroua
- Laboratory of Bioeconomics, Food Safety and Health, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University of Abdelhamid Ibn Badis, Mostaganem, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Bioeconomics, Food Safety and Health, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University of Abdelhamid Ibn Badis, Mostaganem, Algeria
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Libre University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Anatomical Pathologies, BeniMessous Hospital, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas-Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Carpio & Plan de Ayala S/N, Colonia Santo Tomás, México City, México
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- Laboratory of Bioeconomics, Food Safety and Health, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life, University of Abdelhamid Ibn Badis, Mostaganem, Algeria
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Ferhat Abbas University, Setif, Algeria
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- Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Haghshenas R, Aftabi Y, Doaei S, Gholamalizadeh M. Synergistic effect of endurance training and nettle leaf extract on the IDO1-KYN-AHR pathway homeostasis and inhibiting of liver toxicity in rats with STZ-induced diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1071424. [PMID: 37305057 PMCID: PMC10251405 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1071424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Introduction Diabetes adversely affects a number of hepatic molecular pathways, including the kynurenine (KYN) pathway. KYN is produced by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) and activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR). This study evaluated the effect of endurance training (EndTr) and nettle leaf extract (NLE) on the IDO1-KYN-AHR pathway in the livers of rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Methods We divided 48 rats into six groups: controls (Ct), treated with EndTr (EndTr), diabetes-induced (D), D treated with NLE (D + NLE), D treated with EndTr (D + EnTr), and D treated with EndTr and NLE (D + EndTr + NLE). EndTr, D + EnTr, and D + EndTr + NLE groups were subjected to training with running on treadmill for 8 weeks, 5 days per week, 25 min in first session to 59 min at last session with intensity of 55% to 65% VO2max. Using real-time PCR gene (Ahr, Cyp1a1, and Ido1) expressions and ELISA, malondialdehyde (MDA) and protein (IDO1, AHR, and CYP1A1) levels were determined in the liver samples. Results A significant three-way interaction of exercise, nettle, and diabetes was observed on the all variables (P< 0.001). In particular, significant increases in blood glucose level (BGL), in gene and protein expression, and in MDA and KYN levels were observed in the liver samples of the D group versus the Ct group (P< 0.05). BGL and liver MDA levels were significantly lower in the D + EndTr and D + NLE groups than that in the D group. However, the D + EndTr + NLE group showed a more significant decrease in these factors (P< 0.05). In addition, liver KYN levels were significantly lower in the EndTr group compared with that in the Ct group as well as in the D + EndTr + NLE and D + EndTr groups compared with that in the D groups (P< 0.05). Whereas both the EndTr and D + NLE groups showed lower Ahr expression and AHR level compared with the Ct and D groups, respectively (P< 0.05), the D + EndTr + NLE group showed a higher significant reduction in the AHR level than the D group (P< 0.05). The Cyp1a1 expression and IDO1 level significantly decreased only in the D + EndTr + NLE group compared to that in the D group (P< 0.05). Conclusion Overall, this study showed that the combination of EndTr and NLE may synergistically restore the imbalanced IDO1-KYN-AHR pathway in diabetic liver.
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- Rouhollah Haghshenas
- Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
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- Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Maryam K, Ali H. Aerobic and resistance exercises affect the BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway, and hippocampal neuron density of high-fat diet-induced obese elderly rats. Physiol Behav 2023; 264:114140. [PMID: 36870384 DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2023.114140] [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: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Obesity, caused by a high-fat diet (HFD) in elderly, is a risk factor for insulin resistance and a precursor to diabetes and can lead to impaired cognitive function. Physical exercise has positive effects on decrease obesity and improvement brain function. We investigated which type of aerobic (AE) or resistance (RE) exercise can be more effective in reducing HFD-induced cognitive dysfunction in obese elderly rats. 48 male Wistar rats (19-monthold) were divided into six groups: Healthy control (CON), CON+AE, CON+RE, HFD, HFD+AE, and HFD+RE. Obesity was induced by 5 months of HFD feeding in older rats. After obesity confirmation, RT (with a range of 50% to 100%1RM/3 days/week) and AE (running at 8-m/min for 15-min to 26-m/min for 60-min /5 days/week) was performed for 12-weeks. Morris water maze Test was used to evaluate cognitive performance. All data were analyzed using two-way statistical test of variance. The results showed that obesity had a negative effect on glycemic index, increased inflammation, decreased antioxidant levels, decreased BDNF/TrkB and decreased nerve density in hippocampal tissue. The Morris water maze results clearly showed cognitive impairment in the obesity group. But 12 weeks after AE and RE, all the measured variables were on the improvement path, and in general, no difference was observed between the two exercise methods. Two mods of exercise (AE and RE) may be having same effects on nerve cell density, inflammatory, antioxidant and functional status of hippocampus of obese rats. Each of the AE and RE can create beneficial effects on the cognitive function of the elderly.
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- Keshvari Maryam
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, exercise physiology department, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, exercise physiology department, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran.
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Semwal P, Rauf A, Olatunde A, Singh P, Zaky MY, Islam MM, Khalil AA, Aljohani ASM, Al Abdulmonem W, Ribaudo G. The medicinal chemistry of Urtica dioica L.: from preliminary evidence to clinical studies supporting its neuroprotective activity. NATURAL PRODUCTS AND BIOPROSPECTING 2023; 13:16. [PMID: 37171512 PMCID: PMC10176313 DOI: 10.1007/s13659-023-00380-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Urtica dioica is a perennial herb from the family of Urticaceae that is commonly known as stinging nettle. This plant is widespread in Europe, Africa, America, and a part of Asia, as it adapts to different environments and climatic conditions. The leaves, stalk, and bark of U. dioica found applications in the field of nutrition, cosmetics, textile, pest control and pharmacology. In this connection, bioactive chemical constituents such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, amino acids, carotenoids, and fatty acids have been isolated from the plant. With this review, we aim at providing an updated and comprehensive overview of the contributions in literature reporting computational, in vitro, pre-clinical and clinical data supporting the therapeutic applications of U. dioica. Experimental evidence shows that U. dioica constituents and extracts can provide neuroprotective effects by acting through a combination of different molecular mechanisms, that are discussed in the review. These findings could lay the basis for the identification and design of more effective tools against neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Prabhakar Semwal
- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, 566/6 Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehra Dun, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
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- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, 566/6 Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehra Dun, India
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- Molecular Physiology Division, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
- Oncology Division, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Environmental Management, SESM, Independent University, Bangladesh, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
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Zhang H, Yu G, Li J, Tu C, Hui Y, Liu D, Chen M, Zhang J, Gong X, Guo G. Overexpressing lnc240 Rescues Learning and Memory Dysfunction in Hepatic Encephalopathy Through miR-1264-5p/MEF2C Axis. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:2277-2294. [PMID: 36645630 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03205-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a nervous system disease caused by severe liver diseases and different degrees of learning and memory dysfunction. Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) is highly expressed in the brain and plays important roles in central nervous system diseases like Alzheimer's disease. In the present work, we found that the expression of lnc240 in the hippocampus of HE mice was significantly downregulated, but its pathogenesis in HE has not been clarified. This study aimed to explore the effects of lnc240 on the cognitive function of HE. The expression of lnc240, miR-1264-5p, and MEF2C was analyzed with RNA-seq and further determined by qRT-PCR in HE mouse. Double luciferase reporter gene testing confirmed the relationship between lnc240, MEF2C, and miR-1264-5p. The functional role of lnc240 and MEF2C in vitro and in vivo was evaluated by qRT-PCR, western blot analysis, immunofluorescence staining, Golgi staining, electrophysiology, and Morris water maze. The expression of lnc240 was decreased in HE mice. The overexpression of lnc240 could significantly downregulate miR-1264-5p and upregulate MEF2C, also increasing the amplitude and frequency of mEPSC in primary cultured hippocampal neurons. The overexpression of miR-1264-5p reversed the effect of lnc240 on MEF2C. Moreover, in vivo experiments have shown that the overexpression of lnc240 could improve HE mice's spatial learning and memory functions. Golgi staining suggested that overexpression of lnc240 could increase the density and maturity of dendritic spines in hippocampal neurons of HE mice. Lnc240 can regulate the expression of MEF2C through miR-1264-5p and regulate the synaptic plasticity of hippocampal neurons, thereby saving the learning and memory dysfunction in HE mice, suggesting that lnc240 might be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of HE.
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- Huijie Zhang
- Neuroscience Laboratory for Cognitive and Developmental Disorders, Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, 510623, Guangdong, China
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- Neuroscience Laboratory for Cognitive and Developmental Disorders, Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Neuroscience Laboratory for Cognitive and Developmental Disorders, Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Neuroscience Laboratory for Cognitive and Developmental Disorders, Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Neuroscience Laboratory for Cognitive and Developmental Disorders, Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Neuroscience Laboratory for Cognitive and Developmental Disorders, Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Neuroscience Laboratory for Cognitive and Developmental Disorders, Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Neuroscience Laboratory for Cognitive and Developmental Disorders, Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
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- Neuroscience Laboratory for Cognitive and Developmental Disorders, Department of Anatomy, Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
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Shabab S, Mahmoudabady M, Hosseini M, Gholamnezhad Z, Fouladi M, Asghari AA. The effects of endurance exercise and metformin on memory impairment caused by diabetes. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2023:hmbci-2022-0061. [PMID: 36751729 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2022-0061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Diabetes has a negative effect on learning and memory performance, and it is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and dementia development. The present study aims to investigate the effects of two kinds of endurance exercise including high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) as well as metformin on impaired memory and learning related to streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetes in rats. METHODS Forty adult male rats (250 ± 20 g weight) were divided into five groups (n=8), including control, diabetic, as well as diabetic rats treated with metformin (300 mg/kg), and HIIT (20 m/min), and MICT (15 m/min) exercises. Diabetes was induced by STZ (60 mg/kg, i.p.). Serum glucose concentration and oxidative stress markers (SOD, CAT, thiol, and MDA) in the cortex and hippocampus were determined by colorimetric assay. Behavioral tests were performed with a passive avoidance test. RESULTS The diabetic groups treated with metformin and both HIIT, and MICT exercises improved the latency and the staying time in the darkroom and lightroom. The entrance frequency into the darkroom also was restored (p<0.01-p<0.001). In both HIIT and MICT exercises as well as metformin groups the oxidative stress induced by diabetes has been reversed and attenuation of the serum glucose level has been observed compared to non-treated diabetic ones (p<0.05-p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study revealed both HIIT and MICT exercises had protective effects against oxidative stress and behavioral impairments induced by diabetes and these effects were comparable to the effects of metformin.
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- Sadegh Shabab
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Moderate-Intensity Treadmill Exercise Promotes mTOR-Dependent Motor Cortical Neurotrophic Factor Expression and Functional Recovery in a Murine Model of Crush Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:960-978. [PMID: 36385234 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-022-03117-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Treadmill exercise is widely considered an effective strategy for restoration of skilled motor function after spinal cord injury (SCI). However, the specific exercise intensity that optimizes recovery and the underlying mechanistic basis of this recovery remain unclear. To that end, we sought to investigate the effect of different treadmill exercise intensities on cortical mTOR activity, a key regulator of functional recovery following CNS trauma, in an animal model of C5 crush spinal cord injury (SCI). Following injury, animals were subjected to treadmill exercise for 4 consecutive weeks at three different intensities (low intensity [LEI]; moderate intensity [MEI]; and high intensity [HEI]). Motor function recovery was assessed by horizontal ladder test, cylinder rearing test, and electrophysiology, while neurotrophic factors and cortical mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway-related proteins were assessed by Western blotting. The activation of the cortical mTOR pathway and axonal sprouting was evaluated by immunofluorescence and the changes of plasticity in motor cortex neurons were assessed by Golgi staining. In keeping with previous studies, we found that 4 weeks of treadmill training resulted in improved skilled motor function, enhanced nerve conduction capability, increased neuroplasticity, and axonal sprouting. Importantly, we also demonstrated that when compared with the LEI group, MEI and HEI groups demonstrated elevated expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), phosphorylated ribosomal S6 protein (p-S6), and protein kinase B (p-Akt), consistent with an intensity-dependent activation of the mTOR pathway and neurotrophic factor expression in the motor cortex. We also observed impaired exercise endurance and higher mortality during training in the HEI group than in the LEI and MEI groups. Collectively, our findings suggest that treadmill exercise following SCI is an effective means of promoting recovery and highlight the importance of the cortical mTOR pathway and neurotrophic factors as mediators of this effect. Importantly, our findings also demonstrate that excessive exercise can be detrimental, suggesting that moderation may be the optimal strategy. These findings provide an important foundation for further investigation of treadmill training as a modality for recovery following spinal cord injury and of the underlying mechanisms.
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Xin Y, Tian M, Deng S, Li J, Yang M, Gao J, Pei X, Wang Y, Tan J, Zhao F, Gao Y, Gong Y. The Key Drivers of Brain Injury by Systemic Inflammatory Responses after Sepsis: Microglia and Neuroinflammation. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:1369-1390. [PMID: 36445634 PMCID: PMC9899199 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-022-03148-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Sepsis is a leading cause of intensive care unit admission and death worldwide. Most surviving patients show acute or chronic mental disorders, which are known as sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE). Although accumulating studies in the past two decades focused on the pathogenesis of SAE, a systematic review of retrospective studies which exclusively focuses on the inflammatory mechanisms of SAE has been lacking yet. This review summarizes the recent advance in the field of neuroinflammation and sheds light on the activation of microglia in SAE. Activation of microglia predominates neuroinflammation. As the gene expression profile changes, microglia show heterogeneous characterizations throughout all stages of SAE. Here, we summarize the systemic inflammation following sepsis and also the relationship of microglial diversity and neuroinflammation. Moreover, a collection of neuroinflammation-related dysfunction has also been reviewed to illustrate the possible mechanisms for SAE. In addition, promising pharmacological or non-pharmacological therapeutic strategies, especially those which target neuroinflammation or microglia, are also concluded in the final part of this review. Collectively, clarification of the vital relationship between neuroinflammation and SAE-related mental disorders would significantly improve our understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms in SAE and therefore provide potential targets for therapies of SAE aimed at inhibiting neuroinflammation.
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- Yuewen Xin
- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine of Huashan Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science and Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Long noncoding RNA HOXA-AS2 ameliorates chronic intermittent hypoxia-induced lung inflammation by regulating miR-17-5p/tipe2 axis. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2023; 51:36-44. [PMID: 36916086 DOI: 10.15586/aei.v51i2.701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose is to confirm whether long noncoding RNA HOXA-AS2 relieves chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH)-induced lung inflammation. METHODS Male Sprague Dawley rats were used to establisha CIH rat model. Hematoxylin and Eosin staining was used on the lung tissue injury to determine the successful construction of CIH animal model. Arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and carbon dioxide (PaCO2) were measured. HOXA-AS2 was overexpressed to evaluate its role in the progression and development of CIH. T cell differentiation and cytokine production were determined using flow cytometry. Cell apoptosis was determined using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labelling assay kit. The target of HOXA-AS2 and miR-17-5p was predicted by the Encyclopedia of RNA Interactomes (ENCORI) and confirmed using luciferase assay. RESULTS HOXA-AS2 was downregulated in CIH rat models. Lung tissue injury was observed in CIH rats, and the injury was attenuated by the overexpression of HOXA-AS2. PaO2 was reduced and PaCO2 was induced in CIH rats, which was reversed by the overexpression of HOXA-AS2. The overexpression of HOXA-AS2 inhibited CIH-induced cell apoptosis. It also reversed alterations in the levels of interferon gamma (IFNγ), interleukin (IL)-2, IL-6, IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-β1) in rats caused by CIH. The overexpression of HOXA-AS2 prevented the induction in CD4+ IFN-γ+ T cells and reduction in CD4+TGF-β1+ T cells. The overexpression of HOXA-AS2 upregulated tumor necrosis factor-alpha-induced protein 8-like 2 (tipe2) key regulator through directly targeting miR-17-5p. Further experiments proved that tipe2 was the direct target of miR-17-5p. CONCLUSION This study manifested that HOXA-AS2 acted as an anti-inflammatory regulator and protected lung tissue injury from CIH in the rat model; this was mediated by upregulation of tipe2 through directly targeting miR-17-5p. HOXA-AS2 upregulated the expression of tipe2, providing new understanding and therapeutic target for CIH.
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Decursin alleviates LPS-induced lung epithelial cell injury by inhibiting NF-κB pathway activation. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2023; 51:37-43. [PMID: 36617820 DOI: 10.15586/aei.v51i1.689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To reveal the possible effects of decursin on viability, oxidative stress, and inflammatory response in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated human bronchial epithelial cells-2B (BEAS-2B) and human pulmonary artery endothelial cells (HPAEC) cells, and revealed the potential mechanisms. METHODS LPS was used to induce acute lung injury (ALI) in normal human lung epithelial cells, including BEAS-2B and HPAEC cells. Cell viability and apoptosis in response to LPS and decursin in BEAS-2B and HPAEC cells were, respectively, evaluated by MTT colorimetric and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assays. The oxidative stress and inflammatory response in LPS-treated BEAS-2B and HPAEC cells were detected by enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay. In addition, the role of decursin in nuclear -factor-kappa B (NF-κB) activation was analyzed by immunoblot and immunofluorescence assays. RESULTS Our data revealed that decursin could alleviate the viability of LPS-induced BEAS-2B and HPAEC cells. Decursin could also reduce LPS-induced oxidative stress in BEAS-2B and HPAEC cells. In addition, it could reduce LPS-induced inflammation in BEAS-2B and HPAEC cells. Mechanically, decursin suppressed the activation of NF-κB pathway. CONCLUSION Decursin suppressed NF-κB pathway, and therefore alleviated ALI.
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Wang S, Chen Y. Deoxyelephantopin alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced septic lung injury through inhibiting NF-ĸB/STAT3 axis. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2022; 50:39-46. [PMID: 36086962 DOI: 10.15586/aei.v50i5.626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Sepsis induces multiple organ dysfunction syndromes, such as acute kidney, liver, or lung injury. Septic lung injury is associated with excessive apoptosis and inflammatory responses in hepatocytes. Deoxyelephantopin is a sesquiterpene lactone found in Elephantopus scaber L, and has immunomodulatory, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties. The role of deoxyelephantopin in sepsis-associated lung injury was investigated. First, human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) and human pulmonary artery endothelial cells (HPAEC) were treated with lipopolysaccharide to induce cytotoxicity. Treatment with lipopolysaccharide reduced cell viability of BEAS-2B and HPAEC, and promoted cell apoptosis through down-regulation of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) and B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), and up-regulation of cleaved PARP and B-cell lymphoma-associated X protein (Bax). Second, lipopolysaccharide-treated BEAS-2B and HPAEC were incubated with increasing concentrations of deoxyelephantopin, that is, 1, 5, or 10 μM. Deoxyelephantopin enhanced cell viability and reduced cell apoptosis of lipopolysaccharide-treated BEAS-2B and HPAEC. Third, deoxyelephantopin attenuated lipopolysaccharide-induced decrease of superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and increase of malondialdehyde and myeloperoxidase in BEAS-2B and HPAEC. Moreover, deoxyelephantopin also weakened lipopolysaccharide-induced increase of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6. Finally, deoxyelephantopin decreased protein expression of p-p65 and p-signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) in lipopolysaccharide-treated BEAS-2B and HPAEC. In conclusion, deoxyelephantopin exhibited anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects against lipopolysaccharide-treated BEAS-2B and HPAEC through inactivation of nuclear factor kappa B/STAT3 signaling.
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- Shu Wang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
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- Emergency Room, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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The Effects of Six Weeks of Endurance Training and CGRP Inhibition on Nrf2 and AKT Expression in the Hippocampal Tissue of Male Wistar Rats. Mediators Inflamm 2022; 2022:1610293. [PMID: 36091668 PMCID: PMC9453092 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1610293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose To study the effects of a six-week endurance training protocol and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibition on the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and protein kinase B (PKB) or AKT expression in the hippocampal tissue of male Wistar rats. Main Methods. Building on a controlled experimental design with a posttest, 28 healthy Wistar male rats were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 7 per group), including control, control+CGRP inhibition, endurance training, and endurance training+CGRP inhibition groups. The training groups were trained for six weeks. Rats in the CGRP inhibition group received CGRP receptor antagonist daily (0.25 mg/kg) via intravenous (IV) injection. The Nrf2 and AKT (PKB) expression was measured using the real-time PCR technique. Results In the endurance training group, Nrf2 expression in the hippocampal tissue was increased significantly more than in other groups (P < 0.05). There was also a significant increase in the AKT expression in the endurance training group compared to the control group (P = 0.048) and in the endurance training+CGRP inhibition compared to the control group (P = 0.012). In addition, there was no significant relationship between AKT (PKB) and Nrf2 (r = −0.27, n = 28, P = 0.16). Conclusion Endurance training alone has been able to increase Nrf2 and AKT (PKB) mRNA levels in the hippocampal tissue, considering that endurance training had no significant effect on AKT and Nrf2 expression after adding to CGRP inhibition.
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Rahmati M, Keshvari M, Xie W, Yang G, Jin H, Li H, Chehelcheraghi F, Li Y. Resistance training and Urtica dioica increase neurotrophin levels and improve cognitive function by increasing age in the hippocampus of rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113306. [PMID: 35738179 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Inflammation and oxidative stress are two major factors in accelerating brain aging. Consumption of some traditional herbs with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties such as Urtica dioica extract (Ud) and resistance training (RT) may be effective in controlling premature aging and memory impairment. Therefore, we hypothesized that the combined effect of RT and Ud might play an essential role in preventing memory disorders and hippocampal tissue changes caused by increasing age in rats. METHODS 28 male Wistar rats (24-week) were divided into 4-groups (n = 7): control (C), Ud, RT, and Ud+RT. RT groups were trained for five weeks, and Ud extract in the 0.0166 w/v concentration (50 mg/kg, oral/daily) was administered. We also examined the effects of RT and Ud on the behavioral (memory and learning), histological (the morphological changes in the dentate gyrus), and transcript aspects of hippocampal tissue. RESULTS Aging led to karyopyknosis in the hippocampal tissue, which was alleviated by RT and Ud supplementation. RT and Ud were accompanied by increased GPx, GSH, GAP-43, and decreased CAP-1 levels in the hippocampus. Moreover, RT and Ud led to increased NGF, BDNF, and GAP-43 levels, decreased MDA, and protection of hippocampal tissue from karyopyknosis, which was associated with cognitive improvement. However, these interventions had no significant effect on the hippocampal levels of IL-1β, SOD, and CAT. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that increasing age decreases hippocampal NGF, BDNF, and GAP-43 levels and impairs cognition, which may be reversed by regular RT and Ud extract.
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- Masoud Rahmati
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Deparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Deparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Deparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Deparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Anatomical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Lorestan University Medical of Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Deparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan, China.
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Seyydi SM, Tofighi A, Rahmati M, Tolouei Azar J. Exercise and Urtica Dioica extract ameliorate mitochondrial function and the expression of cardiac muscle Nuclear Respiratory Factor 2 and Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alpha in STZ-induced diabetic rats. Gene 2022; 822:146351. [PMID: 35189251 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2022.146351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Diabetes mellitus can affect and disrupt the levels of PGC1α and NRF2 proteins in the mitochondrial biogenesis pathway. Considering the anti-diabetic properties of Urtica Dioica extract and exercise, this study aimed to investigate the beneficial effects of Urtica Dioica extract and endurance activity on PGC1α and NRF2 protein levels in the streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat heart tissue. MATERIALS AND METHODS 58 male Wistar rats were divided into five groups (N = 12) including: healthy control (HC), diabetes control (DC), diabetes Urtica Dioica (D-UD), diabetes exercise training (DT), and diabetes exercise training Urtica Dioica (DT-UD). Diabetes was induced intraperitoneally by STZ (45 mg/kg) injection. Two weeks after the induction of diabetes, the rats were stimulated to carry out the exercise (moderate intensity/5day/week) and the gavage of UD extract (50 mg/kg/day) was administered to the rats for six weeks. In this study, the western blotting method was used to measure the levels of PGC1α and NRF2 proteins. Moreover, cardiography was used to evaluate the functional parameters of the heart (ejection fraction & fractional shortening). Finally, the bioluminescence and ELISA methods were used to determine the content of adenosine triphosphate and citrate synthase. RESULTS The cardiac function parameters, the mitochondrial ATP and the CS content in DC group mice were impaired in comparison with the other study groups and showed a decreasing trend (P < 0.001). The treatment with EX + UD extract was able to minimize the rate of these disorders and acted as a protector of mitochondrial function. There were significant differences in the expression levels of NRF2 (F = 17.7, P = 0.001) and PGC-1α (F = 43.7, P = 0.001) mitochondrial proteins among the different groups. The levels of these proteins were significantly reduced in the DC group in comparison with the HC group (P < 0.001). The treatment with EX or UD extract increased the expression of PGC-1α and NRF2 proteins in the heart muscle of animals in the DT and D-UD groups in comparison with the DC group (P < 0.05). Moreover, the expression of these proteins was more pronounced in the DT-UD group. There was not a significant difference between the DT-UD group and the HC group regarding the expression of these proteins (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study showed that treatment with EX and UD extract could treat the disorders which were caused by diabetes in the parameters of cardiac function. Moreover, it was able to improve the expression of the levels of proteins which were involved in mitochondrial biogenesis and its function. Finally, this kind of treatment could attract more attention to the roles of EX and UD extract in the prevention of cardiovascular complications in future studies.
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- Seyyedeh Masoumeh Seyydi
- Department of Exercise Physiology and Corrective Movements, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology and Corrective Movements, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology and Corrective Movements, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Yang WJ, Ma YM, Gong P, Wang L, Chang XN, Liu M, Shuai ZR. Effects of 3, 4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran from Urtica fissa on sexual dysfunction in diabetic mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 289:115060. [PMID: 35121049 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Urtica fissa E. Pritz. are important herbs and have been traditionally used as ethnic medicine to treat rheumatism, inflammation, diabetes, and benign prostatic hyperplasia by the Han, Uighur, and other minorities in China, and also as an aphrodisiac in Uighur medicine. AIMS OF THE STUDY To determine the effect and potential mechanism of 3, 4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran (DVTF), one of the main active components isolated from U. fissa on hypogonadism in diabetic mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS The active compound DVTF was extracted and separated from the roots of U. fissa and identified using mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. A mouse model of diabetes was established using high fat and sugar diet combined with streptozotocin. In the treatment groups, mice were received different doses of DVTF for 4 weeks. Fasting blood glucose levels, physiological and biochemical indices, and the mating behavior of DM mice were analyzed. Changes in testicular morphology were assessed using light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The expression of testosterone synthesis-related signaling proteins was detected using western blotting. Molecular docking was used to determine the binding ability of DVTF to Nur77. RESULTS In diabetic mice, body weight and fasting blood glucose levels decreased. Mating behavior, including mount latency, mount number, and intromission number, was improved following DVTF treatment. Plasma total testosterone, free testosterone, and insulin resistance were positively associated with the recovery of testicular pathological structures in diabetic mice. DVTF treatment increased the expression of Nur77, StAR, and P450scc in the testes of diabetic mice. DVTF and Nur77 formed chemical bonds at five sites. CONCLUSION As one of the main active components of U. fissa, DVTF exert potential therapeutic effects on testicular injury and hypogonadism caused by diabetes through activating the expression of Nur77 and testosterone synthesis related proteins. Our result will provide new insight for the clinical application of Urtica fissa E. Pritz., especially DVTF, as a potential drug candidate in the treatment of hypogonadism in diabetes.
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- Wen-Juan Yang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering(,), Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China; Key Laboratory of Chemical Additives for China National Light Industry, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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Zhang Y, Chen D, Zhang M, Bian J, Qian S, Kou X. Treadmill training attenuate STZ-induced cognitive dysfunction in type 2 diabetic rats via modulating Grb10/IGF-R signaling. Brain Res Bull 2022; 181:12-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2022.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Panahzadeh F, Mirnasuri R, Rahmati M. Exercise and Syzygium aromaticum reverse memory deficits, apoptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction of the hippocampus in Alzheimer's disease. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 286:114871. [PMID: 34856360 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common disease in the brain, is associated with cognitive and mitochondrial dysfunction. Emerging evidence suggests that endurance training and Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merrill and Perry (Myrtaceae) (commonly referred to as clove) are effective interventions to maintain oxidative balance and improve cognitive function. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed to investigate the effect of endurance training and clove oil affect spatial memory, apoptosis, mitochondrial homeostasis, and cognitive function in Alzheimer's rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS 81 rats were randomly assigned to 9 groups: Healthy (H), sham (sh), Healthy-exercise (HE), Healthy-clove (HC), Healthy-exercise-clove (HEC), Alzheimer's (A), Alzheimer's-exercise (AE), Alzheimer's-clove (AC), and Alzheimer's-exercise-clove (AEC). Alzheimer's induction was induced by the injection of 1-42 amyloid into the CA1 region of the hippocampus. The exercise training protocol was performed for 3 weeks, every day for 30 min in swimming training, and clove oil supplementation (0.1 mg/kg) was gavaged daily for 3 weeks in the supplement rat. Shuttle box test was used to measure spatial memory after the last training session, and to determine the mRNAs and protein levels and apoptosis, Real-Time PCR, immunofluorescent, and tunnel methods were used, respectively. RESULTS Alzheimer's caused a significant decrease in the PRDX6 and GCN5L1 mRNAs and protein levels and a significant increase in apoptosis in the hippocampus of the Alzheimer's group compared to the control group (P = 0.001). Alzheimer's also reduced the time delay in entering the dark environment and increased the time spent in the dark environment (P = 0.001). Following endurance training and consumption of clove oil, spatial memory (P = 0.001), apoptosis (P = 0.001) and mRNAs and protein levels of PRDX6 (P = 0.001) and GCN5L1 (P = 0.017), were recovered in AE, AC and AEC groups, as compared with A group. CONCLUSION Swimming training and consumption of clove can possibly be considered as an effective intervention to maintain oxidative balance and improve mitochondrial homeostasis in Alzheimer's disease.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fatemeh Panahzadeh
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
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Meng J, Zhu Y, Ma H, Wang X, Zhao Q. The role of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of cognitive dysfunction in type 2 diabetes. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 280:114464. [PMID: 34329715 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Diabetic cognitive dysfunction (DCD) is mainly one of the complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with complex and obscure pathogenesis. Extensive evidence has demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for DCD management. AIM OF THE STUDY This review attempted to systematically summarize the possible pathogenesis of DCD and the current Chinese medicine on the treatment of DCD. MATERIALS AND METHODS We acquired information of TCM on DCD treatment from PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct and CNKI databases. We then dissected the potential mechanisms of currently reported TCMs and their active ingredients for the treatment of DCD by discussing the deficiencies and giving further recommendations. RESULTS Most TCMs and their active ingredients could improve DCD through alleviating insulin resistance, microvascular dysfunction, abnormal gut microbiota composition, inflammation, and the damages of the blood-brain barrier, cerebrovascular and neurons under hyperglycemia conditions. CONCLUSIONS TCM is effective in the treatment of DCD with few adverse reactions. A large number of in vivo and in vitro, and clinical trials are still needed to further reveal the potential quality markers of TCM on DCD treatment.
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- Jinni Meng
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, China; Key Laboratory of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, China.
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Rahmati M, Keshvari M, Mirnasouri R, Chehelcheraghi F. Exercise and Urtica dioica extract ameliorate hippocampal insulin signaling, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and cognitive function in STZ-induced diabetic rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 139:111577. [PMID: 33839493 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diabetes mellitus is related to cognitive impairments and molecular abnormalities of the hippocampus. A growing body of evidence suggests that Urtica dioica (Ud) and exercise training (ET) have potential therapeutic effects on diabetes and its related complications. Therefore, we hypothesized that the combined effect of exercise training (ET) and Ud might play an important role in insulin signaling pathway, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and cognitive impairment in diabetic rats. METHODS Forty animals were divided into five groups (N = 8): healthy-sedentary (H-sed), diabetes-sedentary (D-sed), diabetes-exercise training (D-ET), diabetes-Urtica dioica (D-Ud), diabetes-exercise training-Urtica dioica (D-ET-Ud). Streptozotocin (STZ) (Single dosage; 45 mg/kg, i.p.) was used to induce diabetes. Then, ET (moderate intensity/5day/week) and Ud extract (50 mg/kg, oral/daily) were administered for six weeks. We also investigated the effects of ET and Ud on cognitive performance (assessed through Morris Water Maze tests), antioxidant capacity, and lipid peroxidation markers in hippocampus. Furthermore, we measured levels of insulin sensitivity and signaling factors (insulin-Ins, insulin receptor-IR and insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor-IGF-1R), and neuroinflammatory markers (IL-1 β, TNF-α). This was followed by TUNEL assessment of the apoptosis rate in all regions of the hippocampus. RESULTS D-sed rats compared to H-sed animals showed significant impairments (P < 0.001) in hippocampal insulin sensitivity and signaling, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and apoptosis, which resulted in cognitive dysfunction. Ud extract and ET treatment effectively improved these impairments in D-ET (P < 0.001), D-Ud (P < 0.05), and D-ET-Ud (P < 0.001) groups compared to D-sed rats. Moreover, diabetes mediated hippocampal oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, insulin signaling deficits, apoptosis, and cognitive dysfunction was further reversed by chronic Ud+ET administration in D-ET-Ud rats (P < 0.001) compared to D-sed animals. CONCLUSIONS Ud extract and ET ameliorate cognitive dysfunction via improvement in hippocampal oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, insulin signaling pathway, and apoptosis in STZ-induced diabetic rats. The results of this study provide new experimental evidence for using Ud+ET in the treatment of hippocampal complications and cognitive dysfunction caused by diabetes.
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- Masoud Rahmati
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Lorestan University Medical of Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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Heidarianpour A, Mohammadi F, Keshvari M, Mirazi N. Ameliorative effects of endurance training and Matricaria chamomilla flowers hydroethanolic extract on cognitive deficit in type 2 diabetes rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 135:111230. [PMID: 33434853 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is mainly associated with degeneration of the central nervous system, which eventually leads to cognitive deficit. Although some studies suggest that exercise can improve the cognitive decline associated with diabetes, the potential effects of endurance training (ET) accompanied by Matricaria chamomilla (M.ch) flowers extract on cognitive impairment in type 2 diabetes has been poorly understood. Forty male Wistar rats were randomized into 5 equal groups of 8: healthy-sedentary (H-sed), diabetes-sedentary (D-sed), diabetes-endurance training (D-ET), diabetes-Matricaria chamomilla. (D-M.ch), and diabetes-endurance training-Matricaria chamomilla. (D-ET-M.ch). Nicotinamide (110 mg/kg, i.p.) and Streptozotocin (65 mg/kg, i.p.) were utilized to initiate type 2 diabetes. Then, ET (5 days/week) and M.ch (200 mg/kg body weight/daily) were administered for 12 weeks. After 12 weeks of the experiment, cognitive functions were assessed using the Morris Water Maze (MWM) test and a passive avoidance paradigm using a shuttle box device. Subsequently, using crystal violet staining, neuron necrosis was examined in the CA3 area of the hippocampus. Diabetic rats showed cognitive impairment following an increase in the number of necrotic cells in region CA3 of the hippocampal tissue. Also, diabetes increased serum levels of lipid peroxidation and decreased total antioxidant capacity in serum and hippocampal tissue. ET + M.ch treatment prevented the necrosis of neurons in the hippocampal tissue. Following positive changes in hippocampal tissue and serum antioxidant enzyme levels, an improvement was observed in the cognitive impairment of the diabetic rats receiving ET + M.ch. Therefore the results showed that treatment with ET + M.ch could ameliorate memory and inactive avoidance in diabetic rats. Hence, the use of ET + M.ch interventions is proposed as a new therapeutic perspective on the death of hippocampal neurons and cognitive deficit caused by diabetes.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Behavior, Animal/drug effects
- CA3 Region, Hippocampal/drug effects
- CA3 Region, Hippocampal/metabolism
- CA3 Region, Hippocampal/pathology
- Cognition/drug effects
- Cognitive Dysfunction/metabolism
- Cognitive Dysfunction/pathology
- Cognitive Dysfunction/prevention & control
- Cognitive Dysfunction/psychology
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/metabolism
- Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/pathology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/psychology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/therapy
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/metabolism
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/pathology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/psychology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/therapy
- Endurance Training
- Flowers
- Lipid Peroxidation
- Male
- Matricaria/chemistry
- Morris Water Maze Test/drug effects
- Necrosis
- Oxidative Stress/drug effects
- Physical Conditioning, Animal
- Plant Extracts/isolation & purification
- Plant Extracts/pharmacology
- Rats, Wistar
- Rats
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Affiliation(s)
- Ali Heidarianpour
- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Science, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran.
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Science, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Bu- Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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Khazaei H, Pesce M, Patruno A, Aneva IY, Farzaei MH. Medicinal plants for diabetes associated neurodegenerative diseases: A systematic review of preclinical studies. Phytother Res 2020; 35:1697-1718. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Hosna Khazaei
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences University G. d'Annunzio Chieti Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences University G. d'Annunzio Chieti Italy
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- Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Sofia Bulgaria
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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