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Tripathi PN, Lodhi A, Rai SN, Nandi NK, Dumoga S, Yadav P, Tiwari AK, Singh SK, El-Shorbagi ANA, Chaudhary S. Review of Pharmacotherapeutic Targets in Alzheimer's Disease and Its Management Using Traditional Medicinal Plants. Degener Neurol Neuromuscul Dis 2024; 14:47-74. [PMID: 38784601 PMCID: PMC11114142 DOI: 10.2147/dnnd.s452009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, memory loss, and impaired daily functioning. While there is currently no cure for AD, several pharmacotherapeutic targets and management strategies have been explored. Additionally, traditional medicinal plants have gained attention for their potential role in AD management. Pharmacotherapeutic targets in AD include amyloid-beta (Aβ) aggregation, tau protein hyperphosphorylation, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and cholinergic dysfunction. Traditional medicinal plants, such as Ginkgo biloba, Huperzia serrata, Curcuma longa (turmeric), and Panax ginseng, have demonstrated the ability to modulate these targets through their bioactive compounds. Ginkgo biloba, for instance, contains flavonoids and terpenoids that exhibit neuroprotective effects by reducing Aβ deposition and enhancing cerebral blood flow. Huperzia serrata, a natural source of huperzine A, has acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting properties, thus improving cholinergic function. Curcuma longa, enriched with curcumin, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, potentially mitigating neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. Panax ginseng's ginsenosides have shown neuroprotective and anti-amyloidogenic properties. The investigation of traditional medicinal plants as a complementary approach to AD management offers several advantages, including a lower risk of adverse effects and potential multi-target interactions. Furthermore, the cultural knowledge and utilization of these plants provide a rich source of information for the development of new therapies. However, further research is necessary to elucidate the precise mechanisms of action, standardize preparations, and assess the safety and efficacy of these natural remedies. Integrating traditional medicinal-plant-based therapies with modern pharmacotherapies may hold the key to a more comprehensive and effective approach to AD treatment. This review aims to explore the pharmacotherapeutic targets in AD and assess the potential of traditional medicinal plants in its management.
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- Prabhash Nath Tripathi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Center of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Center of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Lu X, Hong D, Wu W, Zhang L, Qiu C. A case report of integrating Chinese and Western medicine: A new era in the treatment of stiff person syndrome. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36883. [PMID: 38215122 PMCID: PMC10783390 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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RATIONALE At present, there are limitations to the treatment of stiff person syndrome (SPS). Current treatments are still ineffective or financially burdensome for some patients, so it is imperative to explore more appropriate treatments for patients. This is a case report of a SPS with a more significant effect of combined Chinese and Western medicine, which may provide new treatment ideas for other patients. PATIENT CONCERNS This patient presented with episodes of stiffness and pain in the lower back and lower extremities. His electromyography shows continued activation of normal motor units in the paraspinal and abdominal muscles. However, relevant laboratory tests including glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody and Amphiphysin antibody were negative. After a period of treatment including clonazepam, baclofen, prednisone and intravenous immunoglobulin, this patient experiences a shortened maintenance period of medication, accompanied by symptoms such as emotional anxiety and cognitive decline, which severely affects his life. DIAGNOSES This patient was diagnosed with SPS. INTERVENTIONS In May 2022 the patient decided to combine Chinese medicine for simultaneous treatment. OUTCOMES During the period of simultaneous treatment with Chinese and Western medicine, the patient experienced remission of clinical symptoms, reduction of concomitant symptoms and improved quality of life. CONCLUSION A combination of Western and Chinese medicine was effective in relieving this patient pain and stiffness and reducing the patient anxiety. Combined Chinese and Western medicine treatment may be able to bring better results to more patients with stiff person syndrome.
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- Xiaohui Lu
- Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Shu Y, Yang X, Wei L, Wen C, Luo H, Qin T, Ma L, Liu Y, Wang B, Liu C, Zhou C. Akebia saponin D from Dipsacus asper wall. Ex C.B. Clarke ameliorates skeletal muscle insulin resistance through activation of IGF1R/AMPK signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:117049. [PMID: 37591362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Dipsacus asper Wall. Ex C.B. Clarke (DA), a perennial herb, is one of the most commonly used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine for strengthening muscles and bones and regulating blood vessels. Akebia saponin D (ASD/AVI) is a triterpenoid saponin extracted from the root of DA, which has favorable pharmacological properties such as anti-osteoporosis, anti-apoptosis, liver protection and hypolipidemic. AIM OF THE STUDY To explore the underlying mechanisms and regulatory role of Akebia saponin D (ASD/AVI) on high-fat diet-induced insulin resistance in skeletal muscle. MATERIALS AND METHODS C2C12 cells were used to explore the best concentration in the skeletal muscle insulin resistance model in an in vitro experiment. The protective effect of AVI on insulin resistance and the corresponding signaling pathway were detected by glucose content measurement, quantitative PCR, and Western blot. A high-fat diet STZ-induced insulin resistance mice model was used to evaluate the protective function of AVI in vivo. After four weeks of treatment, ITT, OGTT, and treadmill tests were applied to examine insulin sensitivity and their serum and skeletal muscle tissues were collected for further analysis. RESULTS AVI effectively reduced body weight, blood glucose levels and calorie intake in insulin-resistant mice, and reduced lipid accumulation and in their muscle tissue. AVI also improved glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity in both in vivo and in vitro experiments. Following AVI administration, there was an increase in the expression of the AMPK signaling pathway. Our experiments further confirmed that AVI specifically targets the IGF1R, thereby more effectively regulating the insulin signaling pathway. CONCLUSION AVI improves type 2 diabetes-induced insulin resistance in skeletal muscle by activating the IGF1R-AMPK signaling pathway, promoting glucose uptake and energy metabolism in IR.
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- Yue Shu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Xinhua University, Guangzhou, 510520, China; School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- Department of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Bao'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518101, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Wei L, Luo H, Jin Y, Shu Y, Wen C, Qin T, Yang X, Ma L, Liu Y, You Y, Zhou C. Asperosaponin VI protects alcohol-induced hepatic steatosis and injury via regulating lipid metabolism and ER stress. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 121:155080. [PMID: 37757711 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Asperosaponin VI (AVI) is a natural triterpenoid saponin isolated from Dipsacus asper Wall with documented anti-inflammatory and bone protective effects. Our previous work reported that AVI protects the liver of septic mice from acute inflammatory damage. In this paper, we further explored the protective effect and the potential mechanisms of AVI in alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD). METHODS The Lieber-Decarli model was constructed to evaluate the effect of AVI on AFLD in C57BL/6 J mice. Additional in vitro work was performed to investigate HepG2 cells exposed to alcohol, then analyzed the degree of liver injury by detecting the ALT and AST levels both in the liver and serum. H&E staining and Sirius red staining were used to evaluate the histopathology variations in the liver. Further, observe lipid droplets in the cytoplasm by Oil Red O staining. We detected the expression of inflammatory cytokines with qualitative PCR; ROS, MDA, SOD, and GSH-px levels were analyzed to observe oxidative stress. Finally, exploring the activation of AMPK signaling pathway by real-time PCR and Western blotting. RESULTS Histological examination of liver tissue combined with serum ALT and AST levels showed a significant protective effect of AVI against alcoholic liver injury in AFLD mice. Compared with the model group, AVI evidently improved antioxidant capacity, reduced inflammatory response and lipid accumulation both in vitro and in vivo. For mechanically, it was found that AVI up-regulated phosphorylation level of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and inhibited the endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER) pathway in AFLD. CONCLUSION AVI protects mice from alcohol-induced hepatic steatosis and liver injury through activating AMPK signaling and repress ER stress, suggesting that it might be a potential therapeutic agent for AFLD.
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- Linlin Wei
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510400, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Xinhua University, Guangzhou, 510520, China; School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau
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- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Shock and Microcirculation, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Li T, Li W, Guo X, Tan T, Xiang C, Ouyang Z. Unraveling the potential mechanisms of the anti-osteoporotic effects of the Achyranthes bidentata-Dipsacus asper herb pair: a network pharmacology and experimental study. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1242194. [PMID: 37849727 PMCID: PMC10577322 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1242194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Background: Osteoporosis is a prevalent bone metabolism disease characterized by a reduction in bone density, leading to several complications that significantly affect patients' quality of life. The Achyranthes bidentata-Dipsacus asper (AB-DA) herb pair is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat osteoporosis. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic compounds and potential mechanisms of AB-DA using network pharmacology, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, and experimental verification. Methods: Identified compounds of AB-DA were collected from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP), Traditional Chinese Medicine Information Database (TCM-ID), TCM@Taiwan Database, BATMAN-TCM, and relevant literature. The main bioactive ingredients were screened based on the criteria of "OB (oral bioavailability) ≥ 30, DL (drug-likeness) ≥ 0.18." Potential targets were predicted using the PharmMapper and SwissTargetPrediction websites, while disease (osteoporosis)-related targets were obtained from the GeneCards, DisGeNET, and OMIM databases. The PPI network and KEGG/GO enrichment analysis were utilized for core targets and pathway screening in the STRING and Metascape databases, respectively. A drug-compound-target-pathway-disease network was constructed using Cytoscape software to display core regulatory mechanisms. Molecular docking and dynamics simulation techniques explored the binding reliability and stability between core compounds and targets. In vitro and in vivo validation experiments were utilized to explore the anti-osteoporosis efficiency and mechanism of sitogluside. Results: A total of 31 compounds with 83 potential targets for AB-DA against osteoporosis were obtained. The PPI analysis revealed several hub targets, including AKT1, CASP3, EGFR, IGF1, MAPK1, MAPK8, and MAPK14. GO/KEGG analysis indicated that the MAPK cascade (ERK/JNK/p38) is the main pathway involved in treating osteoporosis. The D-C-T-P-T network demonstrated therapeutic compounds that mainly consisted of iridoids, steroids, and flavonoids, such as sitogluside, loganic acid, and β-ecdysterone. Molecular docking and dynamics simulation analyses confirmed strong binding affinity and stability between core compounds and targets. Additionally, the validation experiments showed preliminary evidence of antiosteoporosis effects. Conclusion: This study identified iridoids, steroids, and flavonoids as the main therapeutic compounds of AB-DA in treating osteoporosis. The underlying mechanisms may involve targeting core MAPK cascade (ERK/JNK/p38) targets, such as MAPK1, MAPK8, and MAPK14. In vivo experiments preliminarily validated the anti-osteoporosis effect of sitogluside. Further in-depth experimental studies are required to validate the therapeutic value of AB-DA for treating osteoporosis in clinical practice.
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- Tao Li
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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He H, Xu J, Zhou T, Yang Y, Yang C, Xiao C, Zhang C, Li L, Zhou T. Metabolomic and microbiomic insights into color changes during the sweating process in Dipsacus asper. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1195088. [PMID: 37711689 PMCID: PMC10499524 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1195088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Sweating is one of the most important primary processing methods of Chinese medicinal materials. Dipsacus asper is a typical representative of sweating treatment that is recommended by the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The color change of the fracture surface of the root is the prominent feature of sweating treatment. However, few studies have focused on the mechanism of color change during sweating treatment. In this study, widely targeted metabolomics and ITS high-throughput sequencing technologies were applied to detect metabolites and microbial structure and diversity in the root of D. asper during sweating treatment. A total of 667 metabolites, including 36 downregulated and 78 upregulated metabolites, were identified in D. asper following sweating treatment. The significantly differential metabolites were divided into 12 classes, including terpenoids and phenolic acids. Moreover, all the differential terpenoids were upregulated and 20 phenolic acids showed a significant change after sweating treatment. In addition, microbial community diversity and richness increased following sweating treatment. The composition of microbial communities revealed that the relative abundances of Ascomycota and Basidiomycota significantly changed after sweating treatment. Correlation analysis revealed that Ascomycota (Fusarium sp., Macrophomina sp., Ilyonectria sp., Memnoniella sp., Penicillium sp., Cyphellophora sp., Neocosmospora sp., unclassified_f_Nectriaceae, and unclassified_o_Saccharomycetales) and Basidiomycota (Armillaria sp.) were associated with the content of terpenoids (6-deoxycatalpol and laciniatoside III) and phenolic acids (3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionic acid, ethyl caffeate, 4-O-glucosyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-acetyl-3-hydroxyphenyl-1-O-glucoside, 4-O-glucosyl-3,4-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol, 3-O-feruloylquinic acid, 3,4-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid methyl ester, O-anisic acid, and coniferyl alcohol). We speculate that the Ascomycota and Basidiomycota affect the content of terpenoids and phenolic acids, resulting in color change during sweating treatment in D. asper. This study provides a foundation for analyzing the mechanism involved in the processing of Chinese medicinal materials.
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- Resource Institute for Chinese and Ethnic Materia Medica, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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Du W, Lv Y, Wu H, Li Y, Tang R, Zhao M, Wei F, Li C, Ge W. Research on the effect of Dipsaci Radix before and after salt-processed on kidney yang deficiency syndrome rats and the preliminary mechanism study through the BMP-Smad signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 312:116480. [PMID: 37061069 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Dipsaci Radix (DR) is the dry root of Dipsacus asper Wall. ex DC. AIM OF THE STUDY The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of DR on rats before and after salt-processed with kidney yang deficiency syndrome (KYDS), and we selected the BMP-Smad signaling pathway to explore the mechanism of DR. MATERIALS AND METHODS The model of KYDS was established by subcutaneous injection of hydrocortisone, the crude DR (CDR) and salt-processed DR (SDR) were given the corresponding dose (2 g/kg, 4 g/kg, and 6 g/kg). The organ index and the contents of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), cortistatin (CORT), thyroid hormone (T4), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), testosterone (T), estradiol (E2), cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), Na+-K+-ATPase, and growth hormone (GH) in serum were measured to evaluate the intervention effect of DR on KYDS rats. The expression of Smad 1, Smad 4, Smad 5, Smad 8, and BMP 7 protein in kidney was determined by immunohistochemistry, quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Western blot analysis. The effects of DR on 5 expression factors in the BMP-Smad signaling pathway were studied. Constituents absorbed into blood were identified by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. RESULTS The results showed that compared with the model group, the thymus and kidney index, as well as the contents of ACTH, CORT, cAMP, GH, Na+-K+-ATPase, T, T4, and E2 were significantly increased in the CDR and SDR groups, and the contents of cGMP and TNF-α were significantly decreased. Compared with the CDR high dose group, ACTH, Na+-K+-ATPase, T, and T4 were significantly increased in the SDR high dose group. The results of immunohistochemistry, qPCR, and Western blot analysis showed that compared with the model group, the expression levels of Smad 1, Smad 4, Smad 5, Smad 8 and BMP 7 proteins in the kidney of DR groups were significantly increased. And SDR groups tended to be better than CDR groups. 8 constituents migrating to blood were identified. CONCLUSION This study showed that both CDR and SDR could have a good therapeutic effect on KYDS, and SDR was better than CDR. This study chose the BMP-Smad signaling pathway to study the mechanism of DR in the treatment of KYDS and provided a scientific basis for the processing mechanism of salt-processed.
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- Weifeng Du
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China; Research Center of TCM Processing Technology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311401, PR China; Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Chinese Medicine Yinpian Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 311401, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China
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- Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China; Research Center of TCM Processing Technology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311401, PR China; Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Chinese Medicine Yinpian Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 311401, PR China.
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Chen WJ, Livneh H, Li HH, Wang YH, Lu MC, Tsai TY, Chien KY. Use of Chinese Herbal Medicine Was Related to Lower Risk of Osteoporotic Fracture in Sarcopenia Patients: Evidence from Population-Based Health Claims. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:3345-3354. [PMID: 37576913 PMCID: PMC10417589 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s416705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Introduction With population aging, sarcopenia and its accompanying risk of osteoporotic fracture has drawn increased attention. Nowadays, while Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is often used as complementary therapy for many medical conditions, its effect against likelihood of osteoporotic fracture among sarcopenia subjects was not fully elucidated yet. We therefore conducted a population-level study to compare osteoporotic fracture risk for sarcopenia persons with or without CHM use. Methods Using the patient record from a nationwide insurance database, we recruited persons with newly diagnosed sarcopenia and simultaneously free of osteoporotic fracture between 2000 and 2010. Propensity score matching was then applied to randomly select sets of CHM users and non-CHM users. All of them were tracked until end of 2013 to measure the incidence and adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for new new-onset fracture in multivariable Cox proportional hazards model. Results Compared to non-CHM users, the CHM users indeed had a lower incidence of osteoporotic fracture (121.22 vs 156.61 per 1000 person-years). Use of CHM correlated significantly with a lower fracture likelihood after adjusting for potential covariates, and those receiving CHM treatment for more than two years experienced a remarkably lower risk by 73%. Uses of several herbal formulae were correlated to reduced risk of osteoporotic fracture, such as Caulis Spatholobi, Xuduan, Duzhong, Danshen, Shu-Jing-Huo-Xue-Tang, Du-Huo-Ji-Sheng-Tang, Shao-Yao-Gan-Cao-Tang, and Shen-Tong-Zhu-Yu -Tang. Conclusion Our study depicted that cumulative CHM exposure was inversely associated with osteoporotic fracture risk in a duration-dependent manner, implying that CHM treatment may be embraced as routine care in preventing incident osteoporotic fracture.
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- Wei-Jen Chen
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Dalin Tzu chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, 62247, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan, 33301, Taiwan
- School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, 97004, Taiwan
- Center of Sports Medicine, Dalin Tzu chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, 62247, Taiwan
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- Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Portland State University, Portland, OR, 97207-0751, USA
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Dalin Tzu chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, 62247, Taiwan
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- Center of Sports Medicine, Dalin Tzu chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, 62247, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Dalin Tzu chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, 62247, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, 97004, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Dalin Tzu chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, 62247, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien, 97004, Taiwan
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 70428, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan, 33301, Taiwan
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Lv Y, Wu H, Hong Z, Wei F, Zhao M, Tang R, Li Y, Ge W, Li C, Du W. Exploring active ingredients of anti-osteoarthritis in raw and wine-processed Dipsaci Radix based on spectrum-effect relationship combined with chemometrics. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 309:116281. [PMID: 36828196 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Dipsaci Radix (DR) is the dry root of the Dipsacus asper Wall. ex DC., which has the function of tonifying the liver and kidney, continuing tendons and bones, and regulating blood vessels. However, there are few reports on the main active ingredients. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to find the main active components of DR in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) by spectrum-effect relationship and compare the differences between RDR and WDR. MATERIALS AND METHODS Firstly, the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was used to establish the fingerprint of DR, and 10 peaks of them were determined by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. Then, the OA rat model was established by injecting sodium iodoacetate to study the effect of DR on OA. The spectrum-effect relationship was analyzed by grey relational analysis (GRA) and Pearson correlation analysis. RESULTS According to the pharmacological results, compared with the model group, the cartilage score, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), and Mankin score of rats in low, medium and high dose groups were decreased, and the therapeutic effect of wine-processed DR tended to be better than raw DR at the same dose. Finally, the active components of DR were preliminarily determined as 4 (loganic acid), 6 (chlorogenic acid), 8 (caffeic acid), 14 (dipsanoside B), 16, and 17 (asperosaponin VI) which had a large correlation in GRA and Pearson correlation analysis. CONCLUSION This study established the spectrum-effect relationship between the raw and wine-processed DR for the first time, which provided a theoretical basis for the study of the pharmacodynamic substance basis of DR before and after processing. This research provided a reference for the subsequent study of DR.
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- Yue Lv
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China; Research Center of TCM Processing Technology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311401, PR China; Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Chinese Medicine Yinpian Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 311401, PR China.
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- Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311400, PR China; Research Center of TCM Processing Technology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311401, PR China; Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Chinese Medicine Yinpian Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 311401, PR China.
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Skała E, Szopa A. Dipsacus and Scabiosa Species-The Source of Specialized Metabolites with High Biological Relevance: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093754. [PMID: 37175164 PMCID: PMC10180103 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The genera Dipsacus L. and Scabiosa L. of the Caprifoliaceae family are widely distributed in Europe, Asia, and Africa. This work reviews the available literature on the phytochemical profiles, ethnomedicinal uses, and biological activities of the most popular species. These plants are rich sources of many valuable specialized metabolites with beneficial medicinal properties, such as triterpenoid derivatives, iridoids, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. They are also sources of essential oils. The genus Dipsacus has been used for centuries in Chinese and Korean folk medicines to treat bone (osteoporosis) and joint problems (rheumatic arthritis). The Korean Herbal Pharmacopoeia and Chinese Pharmacopoeia include Dipsaci radix, the dried roots of D. asperoides C.Y.Cheng & T.M.Ai. In addition, S. comosa Fisch. ex Roem & Schult. and S. tschiliiensis Grunning are used in traditional Mongolian medicine to treat liver diseases. The current scientific literature data indicate that these plants and their constituents have various biological properties, including inter alia antiarthritic, anti-neurodegenerative, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities; they have also been found to strengthen tendon and bone tissue and protect the liver, heart, and kidney. The essential oils possess antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties. This paper reviews the key biological values of Dipsacus and Scabiosa species, as identified by in vitro and in vivo studies, and presents their potential pharmacological applications.
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- Ewa Skała
- Department of Biology and Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Lodz, Muszynskiego 1, 90-151 Lodz, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical College, Jagiellonian University, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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Yoshidome A, Sakamoto J, Kohara M, Shiomi S, Hokaguchi M, Hitora Y, Kitajima M, Tsukamoto S, Ishikawa H. Divergent Total Syntheses of Hetero-Oligomeric Iridoid Glycosides. Org Lett 2023; 25:347-352. [PMID: 36607173 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Divergent total syntheses of the hetero-oligomeric iridoid glycosides mainly found in Dipsacus asper were achieved. Thus, loganin (1), which is important as a monomer unit, was efficiently synthesized by stereoselective reductive cyclization using secologanin (2) as a substrate. Sequential condensation reactions of derivatives of 1 and 2 as monomer units led to the first enantioselective total syntheses of the heterooligomers cantleyoside, (E)-aldosecologanin, dipsaperine, (3R, 5S)-5-carboxyvincosidic acid 22-loganin ester, and dipsanoside A.
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- Akiho Yoshidome
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-8-1, Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8675, Japan.,Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University, 2-39-1, Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-8-1, Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-8-1, Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-8-1, Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Department of Natural Medicines, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 862-0973, Japan
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- Department of Natural Medicines, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 862-0973, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-8-1, Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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- Department of Natural Medicines, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 862-0973, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-8-1, Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8675, Japan
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Cocco E, Maccioni D, Sanjust E, Falconieri D, Farris E, Maxia A. Ethnopharmacobotany and Diversity of Mediterranean Endemic Plants in Marmilla Subregion, Sardinia, Italy. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11223165. [PMID: 36432894 PMCID: PMC9695302 DOI: 10.3390/plants11223165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Human populations in various regions across the world exploit the medicinal properties of plants to treat a wide variety of diseases. Areas with both high rates of endemic taxa and persisting traditional uses of the local botanical resources are key sites for the investigation of Traditional Botanical Knowledge (TBK). Commonly, in these areas, information regarding the medicinal properties of native plants has been transmitted orally from generation to generation, however, a rapid decline in this knowledge has been observed, which can be attributed to socio-economic changes in recent years. The Mediterranean basin is one such site, where human history is intimately entwined with nature. The unique geographical situation and unrivaled environmental heterogeneity of the area, have allowed both the development of diverse civilizations as well as providing the basis for the evolution of extraordinary biodiversity. The Mediterranean basin can therefore be considered a global hotspot of endemic vascular plants, and of traditional knowledge of medicinal and aromatic species. This study researches the historical subregion of Marmilla (central-southern Sardinia, Italy), which was chosen because of its specific cultural and demographic characteristics: i.e., prolonged isolation and extreme longevity of the inhabitants of the area. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 145 people from the region, and 137 medicinal plants belonging to 62 families were identified, of which around 57,3% were taxa exclusive to the Mediterranean Basin. Findings showed that the most used parts of the plant were the leaves (49%), while as far as preparations are concerned, decoction (50%) was the most used to prepare medicinal formulations, making this the highest number of medico-botanical taxa reported in a study carried out in Sardinia using a similar methodology. In addition, this study contributes towards preventing the loss of TBK by documenting the medicinal traditions, passed down orally for centuries, in the words of the participants, shedding new light on the traditional knowledge of the inhabitants of the island. The findings lay the foundations for future applied studies in the fields of phytotherapy and phytochemical investigation.
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- Emma Cocco
- Laboratory of Economic and Pharmaceutical Botany, Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Cagliari, V.le S. Ignazio da Laconi 13, 09123 Cagliari, Italy
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- Laboratory of Economic and Pharmaceutical Botany, Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Cagliari, V.le S. Ignazio da Laconi 13, 09123 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria, SS 554 bivio Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
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- Istituto Tecnico Industriale Statale "Michele Giua", Via Montecassino, 09100 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Via Piandanna 4, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Laboratory of Economic and Pharmaceutical Botany, Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Cagliari, V.le S. Ignazio da Laconi 13, 09123 Cagliari, Italy
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Wu H, Lv Y, Wei F, Li C, Ge W, Du W. Comparative analysis of anti-osteoporosis efficacy in Radix Dipsaci before and after processing with salt based on spectrum-effect relationship. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2022; 221:115078. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2022.115078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Tian S, Zou Y, Wang J, Li Y, An BZ, Liu YQ. Protective effect of Du-Zhong-Wan against osteoporotic fracture by targeting the osteoblastogenesis and angiogenesis couple factor SLIT3. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 295:115399. [PMID: 35649495 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Du-Zhong-Wan (DZW) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) composed of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. and Dipsacus asper Wall. ex C.B. Clarke in the ratio 1:1. Based on the TCM theory, DZW nourishes the kidney to strengthen the bones. The literature research revealed that DZW possesses anti-fatigue, anti-depressant, and anti-osteoporotic properties. However, the action and mechanism of DZW on osteoporotic fracture remains slightly unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the pharmacological effect of DZW on ovariectomized mice with an open femoral fracture and reveal the underlying mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted ovariectomy for 5 weeks, followed by unilateral open transverse femoral fracture for another 3 weeks in C57BL/6 mice; during this process, DZW was administrated. The femur bone and vertebra tissues were collected and analyzed by micro-computed tomography, histomorphometry, mechanical strength testing, immunohistochemistry staining, and qRT-PCR analyses. In addition, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and Alizarin red S (ARS) staining were performed to determine the extent of osteoblastogenesis from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Western blotting was performed to examine the protein expression. RESULTS DZW treatment significantly improved the bone histomorphometric parameters in mice undergoing ovariectomy when combined with the femoral fracture, including an increase in the bone volume, trabecular number, and bone formation rate and a decrease in the bone erosion area. Simultaneously, DZW treatment histologically promoted fractured callus formation. Mechanical strength testing revealed significantly higher stiffness and an ultimate load after treatment with DZW. The angiogenesis of H-type vessels was enhanced by DZW, as evidenced by increased levels of CD31 and endomucin (EMCN), the H-type vessel endothelium markers, at the fractured endosteum and metaphysis regions. Relative to the osteoporotic fracture mice, the DZW treatment group showed an increased proangiogenic factor SLIT3 level. The increased level of SLIT3 was also recorded during the process of DZW-stimulated osteoblastogenesis from BMSCs. CONCLUSIONS For the first time, we demonstrated that DZW promoted osteoporotic fracture healing by enhancing osteoblastogenesis and angiogenesis of the H-type vessels. This enhanced combination of osteoblastogenesis and angiogenesis was possibly related to the production of proangiogenic factor SLIT3 induced by DZW.
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- Shuo Tian
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
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Panda SP, Soni U. A review of dementia, focusing on the distinct roles of viral protein corona and MMP9 in dementia: Potential pharmacotherapeutic priorities. Ageing Res Rev 2022; 75:101560. [PMID: 35031512 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Dementia, in particular, is a defining feature of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Because of the combination of motor and cognitive impairments, Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) has a greater impact on affected people than Alzheimer's disease dementia (ADD) and others. If one family member develops dementia, the other members will suffer greatly in terms of social and occupational functioning. Currently, no relevant treatment is available based on an examination of the absolute pathophysiology of dementia. As a result, our objective of current review encouraged to look for dementia pharmacotherapy based on their pathogenesis. We systematically searched electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and ESCI for information on the pathophysiology of demetia, as well as their treatment with allopathic and herbal medications. By modulating intermediate proteins, oxidative stress, viral protein corona, and MMP9 are etiological factors that cause dementia. The pathophysiology of ADD was described by two hypotheses: the amyloid cascade hypothesis and the tau and tangle hypothesis. ADD is caused by an increase in amyloid-beta (Aβ) and neurofibrillary tangles in the cerebrum. The viral protein corona (VPC) is more contagious and helps to form amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the cerebrum. Thioredoxin interacting protein (TXNIP) inside the BBB encourages Aβ to become more engaged. PDD is caused by decreased or absent dopamine secretion from nerve cells in the substantia nigra, as well as PRKN gene deletion/duplication mutations, and shift in the PRKN-PACRG organisation, all of which are linked to ageing. This article discussed the pathophysiology of dementia, as well as a list of herbal medications that can easily cross the BBB and have a therapeutic effect on dementia.
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Ren KD, Peng ZM, Tian J, Peng YW, Zhang YY, Zhang XJ, Hu ZY, Luo XJ, Peng J. Dipsacoside B Exerts a Beneficial Effect on Brain Injury in the Ischemic Stroke Rat through Inhibition of Mitochondrial E3 Ubiquitin Ligase 1. CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS 2021; 21:693-703. [PMID: 34792016 DOI: 10.2174/1871527320666211118143554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Upregulation of mitochondrial E3 ubiquitin ligase 1 (Mul1) contributes to brain injury in ischemic stroke due to disturbance of mitochondrial dynamics, and bioinformatics analysis predicts that Mul1 is a potential target of Dipsacoside B. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to explore whether Dipsacoside B can exert a beneficial effect on brain injury in the ischemic stroke rat via targeting Mul1. METHODS The SD rat brains or PC12 cells were subjected to 2 h-ischemia or 8 h-hypoxia plus 24 h-reperfusion or 24 h-reoxygenation to establish the ischemic stroke rat model in vivo or in vitro, which were treated with Dipsacoside B at different dosages. The brain or PC12 cell injury, relevant protein levels and mitochondrial functions were measured by methods of biochemistry, flow cytometry or Western blot. RESULTS The neurological dysfunction and brain injury (such as infarction and apoptosis) observed in the ischemic stroke rats were accompanied by increases in Mul1 and dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1) levels along with decreases in mitofusin 2 (Mfn2) level and ATP production. These effects were attenuated by Dipsacoside B. Consistently, cell injury (necroptosis and apoptosis) occurred in the PC12 cells exposed to hypoxia concomitant with the upregulation of Mul1 and Drp1 along with downregulation of Mfn2 and mitochondrial functions (such as increases in reactive oxygen species production and mitochondrial fission and decreases in mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP production).These phenomena were reversed in the presence of Dipsacoside B. CONCLUSION Dipsacoside B can protect the rat brain against ischemic injury via inhibition of Mul1 due to the improvement of mitochondrial function.
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- Kai-Di Ren
- Department of Pharmacology, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha,410078. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha,410078. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha,410078. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha,410078. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha,410078. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha,410078. China
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- Department of Neurology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha,410013. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha,410013. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha,410078. China
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Li P, Peng J, Li Y, Gong L, Lv Y, Liu H, Zhang T, Yang S, Liu H, Li J, Liu L. Pharmacokinetics, Bioavailability, Excretion and Metabolism Studies of Akebia Saponin D in Rats: Causes of the Ultra-Low Oral Bioavailability and Metabolic Pathway. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:621003. [PMID: 33935711 PMCID: PMC8082176 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.621003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Akebia saponin D (ASD) has a variety of biological activities and great medicinal potential, but its oral bioavailability is so low as to limit its development. Its pharmacokinetic profiles and excretion and metabolism in vivo have not been fully elucidated. This study was an attempt in this area. Methods: A simple LC-MS/MS method to simultaneously quantify ASD and its metabolites M1∼M5 in rat plasma, feces, urine and bile was established with a negative ESI model using dexketoprofen as the internal standard. Meanwhile, the UPLC-HR/MS system was used to screen all possible metabolites in the urine, feces and bile of rats, as compared with blank samples collected before administration. Absolute quantitative analysis was for M0, M3, M4, and M5, while semi-quantitative analysis was for M1, M2, and Orbitrap data. Results: The AUC0-t values after intravenous administration of 10 mg/kg and intragastrical administration of 100 mg/kg ASD were 19.05 ± 8.64 and 0.047 ± 0.030 h*μg/ml respectively. The oral bioavailability was determined to be extremely low (0.025%) in rats. The exposure of M4 and M5 in the oral group was higher than that of M0 in the terminal phase of the plasma concentration time profile, and ASD was stable in the liver microsome incubation system of rats, but metabolism was relatively rapid during anaerobic incubation of intestinal contents of rats, suggesting that the low bioavailability of ASD might have been attributed to the poor gastrointestinal permeability and extensive pre-absorption degradation rather than to the potent first pass metabolism. This assertion was further verified by a series of intervention studies, where improvement of lipid solubility and intestinal permeability as well as inhibition of intestinal flora increased the relative bioavailability to different extents without being changed by P-gp inhibition. After intravenous administration, the cumulative excretion rates of ASD in the urine and bile were 14.79 ± 1.87%, and 21.76 ± 17.61% respectively, but only 0.011% in feces, suggesting that the urine and bile were the main excretion pathways and that there was a large amount of biotransformation in the gastrointestinal tract. Fifteen possible metabolites were observed in the urine, feces and bile. The main metabolites were ASD deglycosylation, demethylation, dehydroxylation, decarbonylation, decarboxylation, hydroxylation, hydroxymethylation, hydroxyethylation and hydrolysis. Conclusion: The pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, metabolism and excretion of ASD in rats were systematically evaluated for the first time in this study. It has been confirmed that the ultra-low oral bioavailability is due to poor gastrointestinal permeability, extensive pre-absorption degradation and biotransformation. ASD after iv administration is not only excreted by the urine and bile, but possibly undergoes complex metabolic elimination.
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- Pengfei Li
- Pharmacy Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Guollence Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Benxi City, China
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- Pharmacy Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Guollence Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Guollence Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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