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Li X, Chen L, Wang H, Li Y, Wu H, Guo F. Germacrone, isolated from Curcuma wenyujin, inhibits melanin synthesis through the regulation of the MAPK signaling pathway. J Nat Med 2024; 78:863-875. [PMID: 38809333 DOI: 10.1007/s11418-024-01818-x] [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: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Abnormal melanin synthesis causes hyperpigmentation disorders, such as chloasma, freckles, and melanoma, which are highly multiple and prevalent. There were few reports on the anti-melanogenic effect of Curcuma wenyujin Y.H. Chen et C. Ling, and the bioactive compound has not been elucidated as well. The study aims to investigate the anti-melanogenic effect of C. wenyujin, and identify the bioactive compound, and further explore its underlying mechanism. Our results showed that the Petroleum ether fraction extracted from C. wenyujin rhizome had a significant anti-melanogenic effect, and germacrone isolated from it was confirmed as the major bioactive compound. To our data, germacrone significantly inhibited tyrosinase (TYR) activity, reduced melanosome synthesis, reduced dendrites formation of B16F10 cells, and melanosome transport to keratinocytes. Moreover, germacrone effectively decreased the hyperpigmentation in zebrafish and the skin of guinea pigs in vivo. Western-blot analysis showed that germacrone down-regulated the expression of TYR, TRP-1, TRP-2, Rab27a, Cdc42, and MITF proteins via the activation of the MAPK signaling pathway. Taken together, germacrone is an effective bioactive compound for melanogenesis inhibition. Our studies suggest that germacrone may be considered a potential candidate for skin whitening.
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- Xiaoye Li
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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Wang XY, Zhu NN, Yang JS, Zhou D, Yuan ST, Pan XJ, Jiang CX, Wu ZG. CwJAZ4/9 negatively regulates jasmonate-mediated biosynthesis of terpenoids through interacting with CwMYC2 and confers salt tolerance in Curcuma wenyujin. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2024; 47:3090-3110. [PMID: 38679901 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Plant JASMONATE ZIM-DOMAIN (JAZ) genes play crucial roles in regulating the biosynthesis of specialized metabolites and stressful responses. However, understanding of JAZs controlling these biological processes lags due to numerous JAZ copies. Here, we found that two leaf-specific CwJAZ4/9 genes from Curcuma wenyujin are strongly induced by methyl-jasmonate (MeJA) and negatively correlated with terpenoid biosynthesis. Yeast two-hybrid, luciferase complementation imaging and in vitro pull-down assays confirmed that CwJAZ4/9 proteins interact with CwMYC2 to form the CwJAZ4/9-CwMYC2 regulatory cascade. Furthermore, transgenic hairy roots showed that CwJAZ4/9 acts as repressors of MeJA-induced terpenoid biosynthesis by inhibiting the terpenoid pathway and jasmonate response, thus reducing terpenoid accumulation. In addition, we revealed that CwJAZ4/9 decreases salt sensitivity and sustains the growth of hairy roots under salt stress by suppressing the salt-mediated jasmonate responses. Transcriptome analysis for MeJA-mediated transgenic hairy root lines further confirmed that CwJAZ4/9 negatively regulates the terpenoid pathway genes and massively alters the expression of genes related to salt stress signaling and responses, and crosstalks of multiple phytohormones. Altogether, our results establish a genetic framework to understand how CwJAZ4/9 inhibits terpenoid biosynthesis and confers salt tolerance, which provides a potential strategy for producing high-value pharmaceutical terpenoids and improving resistant C. wenyujin varieties by a genetic approach.
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- Xin-Yi Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- School of Chinese Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- School of Chinese Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Zhao Q, Chen L, Zhang X, Yang H, Li Y, Li P. β-elemene promotes microglial M2-like polarization against ischemic stroke via AKT/mTOR signaling axis-mediated autophagy. Chin Med 2024; 19:86. [PMID: 38879549 PMCID: PMC11179363 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-00946-6] [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: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Resident microglia- and peripheric macrophage-mediated neuroinflammation plays a predominant role in the occurrence and development of ischemic stroke. Microglia undergo polarization to M1/M2-like phenotype under stress stimulation, which mediates intracellular inflammatory response. β-elemene is a natural sesquiterpene and possesses potent anti-inflammatory activity. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory efficacy and mechanism of β-elemene in ischemic stroke from the perspective of balancing microglia M1/M2-like polarization. METHODS The middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model and photothrombotic stroke model were established to explore the regulation effect of β-elemene on the cerebral ischemic injury. The LPS and IFN-γ stimulated BV-2 cells were used to demonstrate the anti-inflammatory effects and potential mechanism of β-elemene regulating M1/M2-like polarization in vitro. RESULTS In C57BL/6 J mice subjected to MCAO model and photothrombotic stroke model, β-elemene attenuated neurological deficit, reduced the infarction volume and neuroinflammation, thus improving ischemic stroke injury. β-elemene promoted the phenotype transformation of microglia from M1-like to M2-like, which prevented neurons from oxygen and glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) injury by inhibiting inflammatory factor release, thereby reducing neuronal apoptosis. Mechanically, β-elemene prevented the activation of TLR4/NF-κΒ and MAPK signaling pathway and increased AKT/mTOR mediated-autophagy, thereby promoting M2-like polarization of microglia. CONCLUSIONS These results indicated that β-elemene improved cerebral ischemic injury and promoted the transformation of microglia phenotype from M1-like to M2-like, at least in part, through AKT/mTOR-mediated autophagy. This study demonstrated that β-elemene might serve as a promising drug for alleviating ischemic stroke injury.
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- Qiong Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, #639 Longmian Dadao, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, #639 Longmian Dadao, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, #639 Longmian Dadao, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, #639 Longmian Dadao, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, #639 Longmian Dadao, Nanjing, 211198, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, #639 Longmian Dadao, Nanjing, 211198, China.
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Ning B, Ge T, Zhao QQ, Feng LS, Wu YQ, Chen H, Lian K, Zhao MJ. Research status of pathogenesis of anxiety or depression after percutaneous coronary intervention and Traditional Chinese Medicine intervention. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 327:118017. [PMID: 38462028 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118017] [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: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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ETHNIC PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Anxiety or depression after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common clinical disease. Currently, conventional pharmacotherapy primarily involves the administration of anxiolytic or antidepressant medications in conjunction with anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, and other cardiovascular drugs. However, challenges such as drug dependence, adverse reactions and related concerns persist in the treatment of this disease. Numerous pertinent studies have demonstrated that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) exhibits significant therapeutic efficacy and distinctive advantages in managing post-PCI anxiety or depression. AIM OF THIS REVIEW This review attempted to summarize the characteristics of TCM for treating anxiety or depression after PCI, including single Chinese herbs, Chinese medicine monomers, compound TCM prescriptions, TCM patented drugs, and other TCM-related treatment methods, focusing on the analysis of the relevant mechanism of TCM treatment of this disease. METHODS By searching the literature on treating anxiety or depression after PCI with TCM in PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, and other relevant databases, this review focuses on the latest research progress of TCM treatment of this disease. RESULTS In the treatment of anxiety or depression after PCI, TCM exerts significant pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-anxiety or anti-depression, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular protection, and neuroprotection, mainly by regulating the levels of related inflammatory factors, oxidative stress markers, neurotransmitter levels, and related signaling pathways. TCM has a good clinical effect in treating anxiety or depression after PCI with individualized treatment. CONCLUSIONS TCM has terrific potential and good prospects in the treatment of anxiety or depression after PCI. The main direction of future exploration is the study of the mechanism related to Chinese medicine monomers and the large sample clinical study related to compound TCM prescriptions.
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- Bo Ning
- First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, China.
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, China.
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- First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, China.
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, China.
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, China.
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, China.
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, China; Academician Workstation, The Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712000, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases, Xi'an, 712046, China.
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Wang H, Chen L, Zhang R, Zhang G, Liu J, Guo F. Curcuma wenyujin rhizomes extract ameliorates lipid accumulation. Fitoterapia 2024; 175:105957. [PMID: 38604260 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105957] [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: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Curcuma wenyujin (C. wenyujin) is a medicinal plant that is traditionally used to treat blood stagnation, liver fibrosis, pain, and jaundice. In this study, we examined the effect of C. wenyujin rhizome extract on hepatic lipid accumulation both in vivo and in vitro. We found that the petroleum ether fraction of C. wenyujin rhizome extract (CWP) considerably reduced the accumulation of lipids in HepG2 cells treated with oleic and palmitic acid. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with LTQ-Orbitrap mass spectrometry was used to analyze the main chemical constituents of CWP, and 21 sesquiterpenes were identified. In vivo experiments revealed that the administration of CWP significantly reduced the body weight and serum total cholesterol (TC) level of low-density-lipoprotein receptor knockout mice treated with a high-fat diet without affecting their food intake. CWP also significantly reduced the levels of liver TC, liver triglycerides, aspartate transaminase, and alanine transaminase. Histological examination revealed that CWP dose-dependently reduced steatosis in liver tissue, significantly downregulated the expression of lipogenesis genes, and increased the β-oxidation of fatty acids. CWP also significantly increased autophagy-related proteins. In conclusion, CWP rich in sesquiterpenes reduces the accumulation of lipids in vivo and in vitro by improving lipid metabolism and activating autophagy.
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- Hong Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, PR China
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- Experiment Center for Science and Technology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, PR China.
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Cui T, Li BY, Liu F, Xiong L. Research Progress on Sesquiterpenoids of Curcumae Rhizoma and Their Pharmacological Effects. Biomolecules 2024; 14:387. [PMID: 38672405 PMCID: PMC11048675 DOI: 10.3390/biom14040387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Curcumae Rhizoma, a traditional Chinese medicine with a wide range of pharmacological activities, is obtained from the dried rhizomes of Curcuma phaeocaulis VaL., Curcuma kwangsiensis S. G. Lee et C. F. Liang, and Curcuma wenyujin Y. H. Chen et C. Ling. Sesquiterpenoids and curcuminoids are found to be the main constituents of Curcumae Rhizoma. Sesquiterpenoids are composed of three isoprene units and are susceptible to complex transformations, such as cyclization, rearrangement, and oxidation. They are the most structurally diverse class of plant-based natural products with a wide range of biological activities and are widely found in nature. In recent years, scholars have conducted abundant studies on the structures and pharmacological properties of components of Curcumae Rhizoma. This article elucidates the chemical structures, medicinal properties, and biological properties of the sesquiterpenoids (a total of 274 compounds) isolated from Curcumae Rhizoma. We summarized extraction and isolation methods for sesquiterpenoids, established a chemical component library of sesquiterpenoids in Curcumae Rhizoma, and analyzed structural variances among sesquiterpenoids sourced from Curcumae Rhizoma of diverse botanical origins. Furthermore, our investigation reveals a diverse array of sesquiterpenoid types, encompassing guaiane-type, germacrane-type, eudesmane-type, elemane-type, cadinane-type, carane-type, bisabolane-type, humulane-type, and other types, emphasizing the relationship between structural diversity and activity. We hope to provide a valuable reference for further research and exploitation and pave the way for the development of new drugs derived from medicinal plants.
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- Ting Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (T.C.); (B.-Y.L.)
- Institute of Innovative Medicine Ingredients of Southwest Specialty Medicinal Materials, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (T.C.); (B.-Y.L.)
- Institute of Innovative Medicine Ingredients of Southwest Specialty Medicinal Materials, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (T.C.); (B.-Y.L.)
- Institute of Innovative Medicine Ingredients of Southwest Specialty Medicinal Materials, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (T.C.); (B.-Y.L.)
- Institute of Innovative Medicine Ingredients of Southwest Specialty Medicinal Materials, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- School of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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Zhang H, Wang Q, Wang J, Zhang S, Jia W, He N, Xia X, Wang T, Lai L, Li J, DU J, Olaleye OE, Chen X, Yang J, Li C. Composition analysis of Compound Shenhua Tablet, a seven-herb Chinese medicine for IgA nephropathy: evaluation of analyte-capacity of the assays. Chin J Nat Med 2024; 22:178-192. [PMID: 38342570 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(24)60553-4] [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: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Compound Shenhua Tablet, a medicine comprising seven herbs, is employed in treating IgA nephropathy. This study aimed to meticulously analyze its chemical composition. Based on a list of candidate compounds, identified through extensive literature review pertinent to the tablet's herbal components, the composition analysis entailed the systematic identification, characterization, and quantification of the constituents. The analyte-capacity of LC/ESI-MS-based and GC/EI-MS-based assays was evaluated. The identified and characterized constituents were quantified to determine their content levels and were ranked based on the constituents' daily doses. A total of 283 constituents, classified into 12 distinct categories, were identified and characterized in the Compound Shenhua Tablet. These constituents exhibited content levels of 1-10 982 μg·g-1, with daily doses of 0.01-395 μmol·d-1. The predominant constituents, with daily doses of ≥ 10 μmol·d-1, include nine organic acids (citric acid, quinic acid, chlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, gallic acid, neochlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid C, isochlorogenic acid B, and linoleic acid), five iridoids (specnuezhenide, nuezhenoside G13, nuezhenidic acid, secoxyloganin, and secologanoside), two monoterpene glycosides (paeoniflorin and albiflorin), a sesquiterpenoid (curzerenone), a triterpenoid (oleanolic acid), and a phenylethanoid (salidroside). Additionally, there were 83, 126, and 55 constituents detected in the medicine with daily doses of 1-10, 0.1-1, and 0.01-0.1 μmol·d-1, respectively. The combination of the LC/ESI-MS-based and GC/EI-MS-based assays demonstrated a complementary relationship in their analyte-capacity for detecting the constituents present in the medicine. This comprehensive composition analysis establishes a solid foundation for further pharmacological research on Compound Shenhua Tablet and facilitates the quality evaluation of this complex herbal medicine.
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- Haiyan Zhang
- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China; School of Pharmacy, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China; School of Pharmacy, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, National Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing 100853, China.
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China; School of Pharmacy, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China; School of Pharmacy, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, Zhongshan 528400, China; Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
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Li J, Sun Y, Li G, Cheng C, Sui X, Wu Q. The Extraction, Determination, and Bioactivity of Curcumenol: A Comprehensive Review. Molecules 2024; 29:656. [PMID: 38338400 PMCID: PMC10856406 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Curcuma wenyujin is a member of the Curcuma zedoaria (zedoary, Zingiberaceae) family, which has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) due to its abundant biologically active constituents. Curcumenol, a component of Curcuma wenyujin, has several biological activities. At present, despite different pharmacological activities being reported, the clinical usage of curcumenol remains under investigation. To further determine the characteristics of curcumenol, the extraction, determination, and bioactivity of the compound are summarized in this review. Existing research has reported that curcumenol exerts different pharmacological effects in regard to a variety of diseases, including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bactericidal, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer activity, and also ameliorates osteoporosis. This review of curcumenol provides a theoretical basis for further research and clinical applications.
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- Jie Li
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (J.L.)
- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (J.L.)
- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (J.L.)
- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Lushan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332900, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China; (J.L.)
- Zhuhai M.U.S.T. Science and Technology Research Institute, Zhuhai 519031, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Contaminants Exposure and Health, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Cai Y, Tu H, Wu C, Liu T, Chen S, Shen L, Xiao Q, Zhao S, Xu S, Lin W, Yan P, Dong J. Therapeutic potential of elema-1,3,7(11),8-tetraen-8,12-lactam from Curcuma wenyujin on diabetic retinopathy via anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic pathways. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:116843. [PMID: 37414197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116843] [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: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In traditional Chinese medicine, the causes of diabetic retinopathy (DR) are blood stasis and heat. Curcuma wenyujin Y. H. Chen & C. Ling and its extracts have the effects of promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, clearing the heart, and cooling the blood, and have been used in the treatment of DR. Elema-1,3,7 (11),8-tetraen-8,12-lactam (Ele), an N-containing sesquiterpene isolated from this plant. However, the anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects of Ele and its therapeutic potential in DR are still unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects of Ele and its therapeutic potential in DR. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vitro, anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects were assessed using TNF-α or VEGF-stimulated HUVECs. Protein expression was analyzed using Western blotting. ICAM-1 and TNF-α mRNA expressions were analyzed using real-time quantitative RT-PCR. The therapeutic potential in DR was assessed using both animal models of STZ-induced diabetes and oxygen-induced retinopathy. The retinal vascular permeability was measured using Evans blue, and the quantitation of retinal leukostasis using FITC-coupled Con A. The retinal neovascular tufts were analyzed using fluorescein angiography and counting pre-retinal vascular lumens. RESULTS Ele inhibited NF-κB pathway, and ICAM-1, TNF-α mRNA expression in TNF-α- stimulated HUVECs. It also inhibits the multistep process of angiogenesis by inhibiting the phosphorylation of VEGFR2 and its downstream signaling kinases Src, Erk1/2, Akt, and mTOR in VEGF-stimulated HUVECs. Intravitreal injection of Ele can significantly reduce retinal microvascular leakage, leukostasis, and expression of ICAM-1, TNF-α in diabetic rats and inhibits oxygen-induced retinal neovascularization and VEGFR2 phosphorylation in OIR mice. CONCLUSIONS Ele has anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects through inhibiting NF-κB and VEGFR2 signaling pathways, and it may be a potential drug candidate for DR.
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- Yuan Cai
- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
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Zhang T, Zhang T, Gao C, Jalal S, Yuan R, Teng H, Li C, Huang L. Antitumor Effects of β-Elemene Through Inducing Autophagy-Mediated Apoptosis in Ewing Sarcoma Family Tumor Cells. DNA Cell Biol 2023; 42:532-540. [PMID: 37610845 DOI: 10.1089/dna.2023.0084] [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] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Ewing sarcoma family tumors (ESFTs) are a group of aggressive tumors mainly affecting children and young people. A compound derived from Curcuma wenyujin plant or lemon grass, β-elemene, has exhibited antitumor effects to ESFT cells, the mechanism of which remains to be clarified further. Autophagy is involved in the antitumor effects of various drugs, whereas the role of autophagy in the antitumor effects of β-elemene persists controversial. Herein we found that β-elemene treatment inhibited the viability of ESFT cells in a dose-dependent manner. The increase of LC3-II level and the decrease of p62 level were observed in β-elemene-treated cells, as well as the increase of autolysosomes, which indicated the promotion of autophagic flux. Sequentially the autophagy inhibition using 3-MA treatment or ATG5 depletion significantly reversed the viability repression and apoptosis induction by β-elemene treatment. In addition, autophagy was found to be important in the toxic effects induced by the combination treatment of β-elemene and IGF1R inhibition in ESFT cells. Our data suggested an essential role of autophagy in β-elemene-induced apoptosis in ESFT cells, which is anticipated to provide novel insights to the development of ESFT treatments.
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- Ting Zhang
- Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Cancer Stem Cell, and Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Advanced Institute for Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Cellular and Molecular Biology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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Ye LH, Dong X, Cao J. A highly sensitive method (supercritical fluid chromatography coupled with ion mobility mass spectrometry) for determination of multiple compounds in radix curcumae. Biomed Chromatogr 2023; 37:e5514. [PMID: 36181280 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5514] [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: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A highly sensitive method was developed for simultaneously separating and identifying multiple compounds in radix curcumae. The determination of these compounds was achieved by combining supercritical fluid chromatography with drift tube ion mobility quadrupole time-of-flight MS. Related parameters were optimized: the RX-SIL column was used as the stationary phase, methanol was selected as the organic modifier, back pressure was 120 bar, back temperature was 60°C, the mobile phase flow rate was 1.75 mL/min, the makeup solvent was 0.2% formic acid/methanol with a flow rate of 0.7 mL/min. Under optimal conditions, multipolar compounds were separated. Furthermore, these compounds were identified by the values of collision sectional areas. The established method was verified by related parameters and exhibited good linearity, sensitivity, precision and accuracy. It could be extended to analyze other curcuminoids and sesquiterpenoids in natural products.
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- Li-Hong Ye
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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Huang X, Zeng Z, Chen Z, Tong X, Jiang J, He C, Xiang T. Deciphering the potential of a plant growth promoting endophyte Rhizobium sp. WYJ-E13, and functional annotation of the genes involved in the metabolic pathway. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1035167. [PMID: 36406393 PMCID: PMC9671153 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1035167] [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: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 09/24/2023] Open
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Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are well-acknowledged root endophytic bacteria used for plant growth promotion. However, which metabolites produced by PGPR could promote plant growth remains unclear. Additionally, which genes are responsible for plant growth-promoting traits is also not elucidated. Thus, as comprehensive understanding of the mechanism of endophyte in growth promotion is limited, this study aimed to determine the metabolites and genes involved in plant growth-promotion. We isolated an endophytic Rhizobium sp. WYJ-E13 strain from the roots of Curcuma wenyujin Y.H. Chen et C. Ling, a perennial herb and medicinal plant. The tissue culture experiment showed its plant growth-promoting ability. The bacterium colonization in the root was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy and paraffin sectioning. Furthermore, it was noted that the WYJ-E13 strain produced cytokinin, anthranilic acid, and L-phenylalanine by metabolome analysis. Whole-genome analysis of the strain showed that it consists of a circular chromosome of 4,350,227 bp with an overall GC content of 60.34%, of a 2,149,667 bp plasmid1 with 59.86% GC, and of a 406,180 bp plasmid2 with 58.05% GC. Genome annotation identified 4,349 putative protein-coding genes, 51 tRNAs, and 9 rRNAs. The CDSs number allocated to the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, Gene Ontology, and Clusters of Orthologous Genes databases were 2027, 3,175 and 3,849, respectively. Comparative genome analysis displayed that Rhizobium sp. WYJ-E13 possesses the collinear region among three species: Rhizobium acidisoli FH23, Rhizobium gallicum R602 and Rhizobium phaseoli R650. We recognized a total set of genes that are possibly related to plant growth promotion, including genes involved in nitrogen metabolism (nifU, gltA, gltB, gltD, glnA, glnD), hormone production (trp ABCDEFS), sulfur metabolism (cysD, cysE, cysK, cysN), phosphate metabolism (pstA, pstC, phoB, phoH, phoU), and root colonization. Collectively, these findings revealed the roles of WYJ-E13 strain in plant growth-promotion. To the best of our knowledge, this was the first study using whole-genome sequencing for Rhizobium sp. WYJ-E13 associated with C. wenyujin. WYJ-E13 strain has a high potential to be used as Curcuma biofertilizer for sustainable agriculture.
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- Xiaoping Huang
- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Genetic Improvement and Quality Control of Medicinal Plants, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Genetic Improvement and Quality Control of Medicinal Plants, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Genetic Improvement and Quality Control of Medicinal Plants, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Genetic Improvement and Quality Control of Medicinal Plants, Hangzhou, China
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Qin Y, Fei C, Zhang W, Su L, Ji D, Bian Z, Wang M, Li Y, Mao C, Zhao X, Lu T. Based on UPLC/MS/MS and Bioinformatics Analysis to Explore the Difference Substances and Mechanism of Curcumae Radix (Curcuma wenyujin) in Dysmenorrhea. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200361. [PMID: 36017755 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Curcumae Radix (CW) is traditionally used to treat dysmenorrhea caused by uterine spasm. However, the changes of its composition and anti-uterine spasms during vinegar processing and the mechanism in treating dysmenorrhea are not clear. OBJECTIVE To elucidate the changes of anti-uterine spasm and its substance basis, and the mechanism of treating dysmenorrhea before and after vinegar processing. METHODS The uterine spasm contraction model was established, and the uterine activity and its inhibition rate were calculated to evaluate the differences. The main chemical constituents of CW were quickly analyzed by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS technology, and the differences between them were explored by multivariate statistical analysis. Then, the regulatory network of "active ingredients-core targets-signal pathways" related to dysmenorrhea was constructed by using network pharmacology, and the combination between differential active components and targets was verified by molecular docking. RESULTS CW extract relaxed the isolated uterine by reducing the contractile tension, amplitude, and frequency. Compared with CW, the inhibitory effect of vinegar products was stronger, and the inhibition rate was 70.08 %. 39 compounds were identified from CW and 13 differential components were screened out (p<0.05). Network pharmacology screened 11 active components and 32 potential targets, involving 10 key pathways related to dysmenorrhea. The results of molecular docking showed that these differentially active components had good binding activity to target. CONCLUSION It was preliminarily revealed that CW could treat dysmenorrhea mainly through the regulation of inflammatory reaction, relaxing smooth muscle and endocrine by curcumenone, 13-hydroxygermacrone, (+)-cuparene, caryophyllene oxide, zederone, and isocurcumenol.
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- Yuwen Qin
- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Anhui, 230012, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Department of Pharmacy, Wuxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, 214071, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Li W, Li W, Xing Q, Liu Z, Hu Y, Liu X, Zhang J. Progress in Traditional Chinese Medicine on Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Nat Prod Commun 2022; 17:1934578X2211185. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x221118547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a common and blinding diabetic microvascular complication, is a harmful metabolic effect caused by persistent hyperglycemia. Owing to the complex pathogenesis of DR, various clinical treatment methods cannot completely prevent its development and are accompanied by various complications. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify new therapeutic drugs or complementary and alternative therapies. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has the unique advantages of multi-level, multi-target, and minimal side effects. Accumulating evidence has proven that TCM may help delay or prevent the progression of DR. This paper reviews the effect and mechanism of representative TCMs (including extracts, identified compounds, and compound formulas) on DR in recent years and provides evidence for new drug development and clinical efficacy.
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- Wencan Li
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
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Sun X, Zhong X, Ma W, Feng W, Huang Q, Ma M, Lv M, Hu R, Han Z, Li J, Zhou X. Germacrone induces caspase-3/GSDME activation and enhances ROS production, causing HepG2 pyroptosis. Exp Ther Med 2022; 24:456. [PMID: 35747157 PMCID: PMC9204551 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Liver cancer is a highly lethal malignancy. Despite considerable efforts made in recent years, the prognosis of patients with liver cancer remains poor. Curcuma zedoaria (known as Ezhu in Chinese) is widely prescribed in traditional Chinese medicine. Germacrone (GM) is a sesquiterpene constituent derived from the essential oil of Ezhu, and exerts anti-carcinogenic effects by inducing apoptosis in various cancer cells. The present study investigated the potential mechanism of GM in HepG2 cells. Cell Counting Kit-8, colony-formation and lactate dehydrogenase-release assays, as well as cell death assays using flow cytometry, were performed to evaluate HepG2 cell proliferation following GM treatment. HepG2 cells were transfected with caspase-3 small interfering RNA and then treated with GM. Caspase-3 expression levels were determined by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and western blotting. The present study showed that GM inhibited the growth of HepG2 cells and induced the proteolytic cleavage of caspase 3, with concomitant cleavage of gasdermin E (GSDME), by markedly increasing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This led to caspase 3-dependent cleavage of GSDME, thereby promoting pyroptosis in HepG2 cells. However, these changes were rescued by ROS scavengers, such as N-acetylcysteine. Furthermore, GM inhibited tumor growth by promoting the cleavage of caspase 3 and GSDME in HepG2 cell xenograft models. These results indicated that GM induced GSDME-dependent pyroptosis through caspase 3 activation, at least in part, by damaging the mitochondria and enhancing ROS production, thereby supporting the possible development of GM as a candidate for the prevention and treatment of liver cancer.
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- Xinfeng Sun
- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China.,Department of Liver Disease, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, P.R. China
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Transcriptome analysis reveals regulation mechanism of methyl jasmonate-induced terpenes biosynthesis in Curcuma wenyujin. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270309. [PMID: 35737688 PMCID: PMC9223393 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Curcuma wenyujin is the source plant of three traditional Chinese medicines, which have been widely used in clinical treatment over 1000 years. The content of terpenes, the major medicinal active ingredients, is relatively low in this plant. Studies have shown that MeJA can promote terpenes biosynthesis in plants. However, the mechanism underlying the effect of MeJA in C. wenyujin remains unclear. In this work, the transcriptome of C. wenyujin leaves with MeJA treatment was analyzed to elucidate the regulation mechanism of MeJA-mediated terpene biosynthesis. Based on the RNA-seq data, 7,246 unigenes were differentially expressed with MeJA treatment. Expression pattern clustering of DEGs revealed that unigenes, related to JA biosynthesis and signal transduction, responded to exogenous MeJA stimulation on the early stage and maintained throughout the process. Subsequently, unigenes related to terpene biosynthesis pathway showed a significant up-regulation with 6 h treatment. The analysis results suggested that MeJA induced the expression of JA biosynthesis genes (such as LOXs, AOSs, AOCs, OPRs, and MFPs) and JA signal transduction core genes (JAZs and MYCs) to activate JA signaling pathway. Meanwhile, downstream JA-responsive genes presented up-regulated expression levels such as AACT, HMGSs, HMGRs, DXSs, DXRs, MCTs, HDSs, and HDRs, thus promoting terpenes biosynthesis. The transcriptional expressions of these genes were validated by qRT-PCR. In addition, six CwTPS genes in response to MeJA were identified. With MeJA treatment, the expression levels of CwTPSs were increased as well as those of the transcription factors MYB, NAC, bZIP, WRKY, AP2/ERF, and HLH. These TFs might potentially regulate terpenes biosynthesis. These results provide insights for regulation mechanism of terpenes biosynthesis.
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Ulrich J, Stiltz S, St-Gelais A, El Gaafary M, Simmet T, Syrovets T, Schmiech M. Phytochemical Composition of Commiphora Oleogum Resins and Their Cytotoxicity against Skin Cancer Cells. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27123903. [PMID: 35745024 PMCID: PMC9229828 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27123903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Oleogum resins of the genus Commiphora have been used in traditional medicines for centuries. More than 200 Commiphora species exhibit highly variable phytochemical compositions. A novel highly selective, sensitive, accurate HPLC-MS/MS method was developed and validated to quantify five characteristic phytosteroids and furanosesquiterpenoids, namely (E)-guggulsterone, (Z)-guggulsterone, curzerenone, furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, and myrrhone. The resulting contents and additionally GC analysis were used to classify and differentiate Commiphora oleogum resins of the species C. myrrha, C. erythraea, C. mukul, C. holtziana, C. confusa, and C. kua, as well as unspecified resins. Interestingly, a Commiphora sample from Ogaden, Ethiopia, comprised 446 ng/mg guggulsterones presumed to be unique to C. mukul from the Indian subcontinent. However, Commiphora from Ogaden differed considerably from C. mukul in respect to guggulsterones isomer’s ratio. Moreover, the cytotoxicity of Commiphora extracts, essential oils, botanical drugs containing Commiphora, and pure compounds against the epidermoid carcinoma A431, malignant melanoma RPMI-7951 and SK-MEL-28 cells was investigated in vitro. Thereby, especially C. mukul extract and C. myrrha essential oil exhibited high cytotoxicity against skin cancer cells with IC50 of 2.9–10.9 µg/mL, but were less toxic to normal keratinocytes. In summary, Commiphora oleogum resins and its phytochemicals warrant further investigation aiming at chemotaxonomical classification as well as application in skin cancer treatment.
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- Judith Ulrich
- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products and Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (J.U.); (S.S.); (M.E.G.); (T.S.); (T.S.)
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products and Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (J.U.); (S.S.); (M.E.G.); (T.S.); (T.S.)
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products and Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (J.U.); (S.S.); (M.E.G.); (T.S.); (T.S.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products and Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (J.U.); (S.S.); (M.E.G.); (T.S.); (T.S.)
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products and Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (J.U.); (S.S.); (M.E.G.); (T.S.); (T.S.)
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- Institute of Pharmacology of Natural Products and Clinical Pharmacology, Ulm University, 89081 Ulm, Germany; (J.U.); (S.S.); (M.E.G.); (T.S.); (T.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-731-500-65622
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Li Y, Liu J, Wu Y, Li Y, Guo F. Guaiane-type sesquiterpenes from Curcumawenyujin. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2022; 198:113164. [PMID: 35306002 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Eight undescribed sesquiterpenes including seven guaianes and one pseudoguaiane which were named as wenyujinols A-H, along with ten known guaianes, were isolated from rhizomes of Curcuma wenyujin Y. H. Chen et C. Ling. The structures of wenyujinols A-H were elucidated by 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data, high resolution mass spectrum (HRMS), electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra, and X-ray single crystallographic analysis. All of the isolated compounds were evaluated for antioxidant activity via activation of the Nrf2-ARE pathway in human embryonic kidney (HEK) 293 cells, for inhibitory effects on NO production in RAW 264.7 cells, and for cytotoxicity against three human cancer cell lines A549, HL60, and MCF7 in vitro. The results indicated that procurcumenol (50-200 μM) and 9-oxo-neoprocurcumenol (25-200 μM) exhibited antioxidant activity via activation of the Nrf2-ARE pathway in a dose-dependent manner.
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- Yahui Li
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, PR China.
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Wei Q, Liu Y, Lan K, Wei X, Hu T, Chen R, Zhao S, Yin X, Xie T. Identification and Analysis of MYB Gene Family for Discovering Potential Regulators Responding to Abiotic Stresses in Curcuma wenyujin. Front Genet 2022; 13:894928. [PMID: 35547255 PMCID: PMC9081655 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.894928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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MYB superfamily is one of the most abundant families in plants, and plays critical role in plant growth, development, metabolism regulation, and stress response. Curcuma wenyujin is the main source plant of three traditional Chinese medicines, which are widely used in clinical treatment due to its diverse pharmacological activities. In present study, 88 CwMYBs were identified and analyzed in C. wenyujin, including 43 MYB-related genes, 42 R2R3-MYB genes, two 3R-MYB genes, and one 4R-MYB gene. Forty-three MYB-related proteins were classified into several types based on conserved domains and specific motifs, including CCA1-like type, R-R type, Myb-CC type, GARP-like type, and TBR-like type. The analysis of motifs in MYB DBD and no-MYB regions revealed the relevance of protein structure and function. Comparative phylogeny analysis divided 42 R2R3-MYB proteins into 19 subgroups and provided a reference for understanding the functions of some CwMYBs based on orthologs of previously characterized MYBs. Expression profile analysis of CwMYB genes revealed the differentially expressed genes responding to various abiotic stresses. Four candidate MYB genes were identified by combining the results of phylogeny analysis and expression analysis. CwMYB10, CwMYB18, CwMYB39, and CwMYB41 were significantly induced by cold, NaCl, and MeJA stress treatments. CwMYB18 and CwMYB41 were proved as regulators with activity of transcriptional activation, whereas CwMYB39 and CwMYB10 were not. They may participate in the response to abiotic stresses through different mechanisms in C. wenyujin. This study was the first step toward understanding the CwMYB family and the response to abiotic stresses in C. wenyujin.
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- Qiuhui Wei
- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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Chen R, Hu T, Wang M, Hu Y, Chen S, Wei Q, Yin X, Xie T. Functional characterization of key polyketide synthases by integrated metabolome and transcriptome analysis on curcuminoid biosynthesis in Curcuma wenyujin. Synth Syst Biotechnol 2022; 7:849-861. [PMID: 35572764 PMCID: PMC9079249 DOI: 10.1016/j.synbio.2022.04.006] [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: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Leaf and tuber extracts of Curcuma wenyujin contain a mixture of curcuminoids. However, the curcuminoid constituents and their molecular mechanisms are poorly understood, and the relevant curcumin synthases remain unclear. In this study, we comprehensively compared the metabolite profiles of the leaf and tuber tissues of C. wenyujin. A total of 11 curcuminoid metabolites were identified and exhibited differentially changed contents in the leaf and tuber tissues. An integrated analysis of metabolomic and transcriptomic data revealed the proposed biosynthesis pathway of curcuminoid. Two candidate type Ⅲ polyketide synthases (PKSs) were identified in the metabolically engineering yeasts, indicating that CwPKS1 and CwPKS2 maintained substrate and product specificities. Especially, CwPKS1 is the first type Ⅲ PKS identified to synthesize hydrogenated derivatives of curcuminoid, dihydrocurcumin and tetrehydrocurcumin. Interestingly, the substitution of the glycine at position 219 with aspartic acid (G219D mutant) resulted in the complete inactivation of CwPKS1. Our results provide the first comparative metabolome analysis of C. wenyujin and functionally identified type Ⅲ PKSs, giving valuable information for curcuminoids biosynthesis.
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- Rong Chen
- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
- Corresponding author. School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
- Corresponding author.
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Wang L, Zhu W, Sun R, Liu J, Ma Q, Zhang B, Shi Y. Network Pharmacology Prediction and Molecular Docking-Based Strategy to Discover the Potential Pharmacological Mechanism of Wen-Yu-Jin against Pulmonary Fibrosis in a Mouse Model. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:7753508. [PMID: 35186103 PMCID: PMC8853792 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7753508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a devastating lung disease, resulting in gas exchange dysfunction until death. The two drugs approved by the FDA, pirfenidone and nintedanib, have obvious side effects. Wen-yu-jin (WYJ), one of the commonly used herbs in China, can treat respiratory diseases. The potential effects and the underlying mechanism of WYJ against PF are unclear. PURPOSE Employing network pharmacology, molecular docking, and in vivo and in vitro experiments to explore the potential effects and underlying mechanisms of WYJ in the treatment of PF. METHODS Ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography combined with linear ion trap-orbital tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-LTQ-orbital trap) was used to identify compounds of WYJ. We got PF-related targets and WYJ compounds-related targets from public databases and further completed critical targets exploration, network construction, and pathway analysis by network pharmacology. Molecular docking predicted binding activity of WYJ compounds and critical targets. Based on the above results, in vivo and in vitro experiments validated the potential effects and mechanisms of WYJ against PF. RESULTS 23 major compositions of WYJ were identified based on UHPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap. According to the results of network pharmacology, STAT3, SRC, IL6, MAPK1, AKT1, EGFR, MAPK8, MAPK14, and IL1B are critical therapeutic targets. Molecular docking results showed that most of the compounds have good binding activities with critical targets. The results of in vivo and in vitro experiments showed that WYJ alleviated the process of fibrosis by targeting MAPK and STAT3 pathways. CONCLUSION Network pharmacology, molecular docking, and in vivo and in vitro experiments showed the potential effects and mechanisms of WYJ against PF, which provides a theoretical basis for the treatment of WYJ with PF.
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- Lu Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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Li Y, Wang H, Wang H, Wu Y, Li Y, Guo F. Nine new sesquiterpenes from Curcuma wenyujin rhizomes. Fitoterapia 2022; 158:105167. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2022.105167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Wu J, Tang X, Shi Y, Ma C, Zhang H, Zhang J, Lu Y, Wei J, Li L, Han L. Crosstalk of LncRNA HOTAIR and SP1-mediated repression of PDK1 contributes to β-Elemene-inhibited proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 283:114456. [PMID: 34333105 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a liver malignancy which lacks effective treatment and has a poor prognosis. β-Elemene refers to a natural Curcuma wenyujin-derived single molecular entity, which exhibits various biological activities, and is especially well-known for it's antitumor properties. AIM OF THE RESEARCH LncRNA HOTAIR, SP1, and PDK1 have displayed oncogenic roles in many tumors, participating in the initiation and progression of cancers by mediating multiple signaling pathways. However, there are only a few reports about their roles and mutual relationship in the growth of HCC cells. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the expression of LncRNA HOTAIR, SP1, and PDK1 and their interaction with β-Elemene in HCC cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS MTT, a Colony formation assay, and flow cytometry were employed to evaluate the growth of HCC and LO2 cells under β-Elemene. LncRNA HOTAIR, SP1 and PDK1 plasmids were transfected into HCC cells by a transient transfection assay, and the expression and interaction of LncRNA HOTAIR, SP1 and PDK1 were assessed via qRT-PCR and western blotting. RESULTS β-Elemene suppressed HCC cell growth through the downregulation of LncRNA HOTAIR, SP1 and PDK1. The results demonstrated a reciprocal interaction among LncRNA HOTAIR, SP1 and PDK1. Exogenous overexpression LncRNA HOTAIR or SP1 eliminated the suppressive effects of β-Elemene on them, and both of which regulated PDK1 expression in HCC cells. Additionally, exogenously overexpressed SP1 or LncRNA HOTAIR prevented β-Elemene inhibition of the protein-level expression of PDK1, whereas overexpressing PDK1 had no effect on SP1, though it still weakened the inhibition of cell growth and LncRNA HOTAIR expression by β-Elemene. CONCLUSION β-Elemene suppresses HCC cell proliferation via through the regulation of LncRNA HOTAIR, SP1, PDK1 and their interaction.
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- JingJing Wu
- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China.
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Disease, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China; State key laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China.
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Ri MH, Ma J, Jin X. Development of natural products for anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy against cancer. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 281:114370. [PMID: 34214644 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) immune checkpoint is one of the most promising therapeutic targets for cancer immunotherapy, but several challenges remain in current anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. Natural products, mainly derived from traditional medicine, could improve and expand anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy because of their advantages such as large diversity and multi-target effects. AIM OF THE STUDY This review summarize natural products, raw extracts, and traditional medicines with pharmacological effects associated with the PD-1/PD-L1 axis, particularly PD-L1. MATERIALS AND METHODS Electronic literature databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, and ScienceDirect, and online drugs and chemicals databases, including DrugBank, ZINC, PubChem, STITCH, and CTD, were searched without date limitation by February 2021. 'Natural product or herb or herbal plant or traditional medicine' and 'PD-L1' and 'Cancer immunotherapy' were used as the search keywords. Among 112 articles identified in database searching, 54 articles are full text articles, reporting in silico, in vitro, in vivo and clinical trials. 68 articles included are review articles and grey literature such as thesis and congress abstracts. RESULTS Several natural products and traditional medicines have exhibited diverse and multi-functional effects including direct blockade of PD-1/PD-L1 interactions, modulation of PD-L1 expression, and cooperation with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. CONCLUSION Natural products and traditional medicines can facilitate the development of more effective and acceptable diverse strategies for anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy, but further exploration of natural products and pharmaceutical techniques is required.
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- Myong Hak Ri
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, Jilin Province, China; Faculty of Life Science, Kim Il Sung University, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, Jilin Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Molecular Medicine Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, Jilin Province, China.
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Transcriptome sequencing and functional characterization of new sesquiterpene synthases from Curcuma wenyujin. Arch Biochem Biophys 2021; 709:108986. [PMID: 34252391 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2021.108986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Tubers of Curcuma wenyujin are rich in essential oils, mainly various sesquiterpenes, showing antibacterial, anti-viral and anti-tumor effects. However, the molecular mechanism of C. wenyujin is deficient and related sesquiterpene synthases are still unclear. In this study, the transcriptome data of tubers and leaves from C. wenyujin were obtained and assembled into 78 092 unigenes. Of them, 244 unigenes were predicted to be involved in terpenoid biosynthesis while 131 unigenes were categorized as the "Terpenoid backbone biosynthesis" (TBB) term. Twenty-two unigenes possessed terpene synthase domain; five were predicted to be sesquiterpene synthases. Of the 208 unigenes annotated as cytochromes P450, 8 unigenes with full-length coding sequences were part of the CYP71 clade that primarily may perform hydroxylations of specialized metabolites. Furthermore, Ten DEGs related to the C5 precursor supply and sesquiterpene synthesis were validated by Real-time PCR; that showed a close correspondence with transcriptome sequence. A novel germacrene B synthase (CwGBS) and α-santalene synthase (CwSS) were identified in metabolically engineering E. coli. This study provided the first de novo transcriptome comparative analysis of leaf and tuber tissues from C. wenyujin, aiming to understand genetic mechanisms. Key genes involved in the biosynthesis of sesquiterpene will help for revealing the underlying mechanisms of C. wenyujin.
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Wu P, Dong XM, Song GQ, Wei MM, Fang C, Zheng FB, Zhao YJ, Lu HQ, Cheng LH, Zhou JL, Xie T. Bioactivity-guided discovery of quality control markers in rhizomes of Curcuma wenyujin based on spectrum-effect relationship against human lung cancer cells. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 86:153559. [PMID: 33857848 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Due to the diversity of the ingredients, the complexity of the mechanism of action, the uncertainty of the effective ingredients, coupled with the multiple species and multiple growing areas, the quality control (QC) of Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) is challenging. Discovering and identifying effective compounds from the complex extracts of TCMs and then establishing a scientific QC method is the key to the holistic QC of TCMs. PURPOSE To develop an anti-lung-cancer-guided spectrum-effect relationship approach for the discovery of QC markers of the rhizome of Curcuma wenyujin (WEZ) and establish a bioactive compounds-based holistic QC method. METHODS The chemical profiling of the volatile oil (WVO) from 42 batches of WEZ collected from different growing areas was performed by GC-MS. The anti-lung cancer activity of different WVO samples was determined by CCK-8 assay against human lung cancer cells (A549). The apoptosis and cell cycle analysis under different concentrations of WVO were detected by flow cytometry. SIMCA-P software was used to perform multivariate statistical analysis on the chemical composition of different WVO samples and to find the different components. Active compounds were screened using a PLSR model of the spectrum-effect relationship. Bioactive compounds-based fingerprint and quantification of the leading bioactive compounds were developed by GC-MS and GC-FID, respectively. RESULTS Seventy-eight compounds were detected in WVO and 54 were successfully identified. The multivariate statistical analysis uncovered that WVO components and the anti-A549 activity of WVO at the concentration of 60 nl/ml differ greatly according to the origin of the plant. The WVO at the concentration of 60 nl/ml (IC50) increased A549 cells apoptosis significantly with late and early apoptosis of 15.61% and 7.80%, and the number of cells in the G2/M phase were also increased significantly under this concentration. The spectrum-effect relationship analysis revealed that 44 compounds were positively correlated with their activities, and the result was verified by A549 cell viability assay. Sixteen positively correlated compounds were further selected as QC markers according to their relative amount > 0.5% and anticancer activity. Finally, the 16 QC markers-based GC-MS fingerprint was established to holistically control the quality of WEZ, and a GC-FID method was developed for the quantification of leading bioactive compounds, β-elemene and β-caryophyllene. CONCLUSION Based on an anti-lung-cancer-guided spectrum-effect relationship approach, the bioactive compounds-based holistic QC method was successfully developed for WEZ, which could provide a valuable reference for the QC of TCMs.
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- Pu Wu
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- Taoshan Town Government Service Center, Ruian 325215, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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