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Zhong S, Huang C, Zhuang M, Liu Q, Tian Z, Yang D. Botanical extract combined with minoxidil improve hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia caused by p.G11R mutations: a case report. J DERMATOL TREAT 2024; 35:2378163. [PMID: 38991555 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2378163] [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: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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PURPOSE We aim to explore a potential treatment strategy for hair loss. MATERIALS AND METHODS A male 6-year-old child was diagnosed with hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia 2 (HED2) caused by GJB6 (p.G11R) mutations. He presented at our clinic with diffuse thinning and fine and brittle hair since birth. Additionally, the child exhibited abnormal development of teeth, fingernails, and toenails. The condition of the child's hair had not improved significantly with age. He was treated with botanical extracts combined with Minoxidil. RESULTS After one and a half months of treatment, the patient showed remarkable hair growth. CONCLUSIONS Our team has previously used botanical extracts in combination for the treatment of autosomal recessive wooly hair in children. In the present case, treatment with botanical extract combined with minoxidil was found to be equally efficacious. This case report provides valuable information for future studies on the use of botanical extracts in treating hair loss, as well as a safe and effective potential treatment strategy for children with congenital alopecia.
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- Shiyi Zhong
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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Hu Q, Zhang Y, Chen P, Zhang Y, Zhu G, Liu W, Wang C, Zheng S, Shen N, Wang H, Huang P, Ge G. Discovery and characterization of naturally occurring covalent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 M pro from the antiviral herb Ephedra. Chin J Nat Med 2024; 22:797-807. [PMID: 39326974 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(24)60577-7] [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: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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The Chinese herb Ephedra (also known as Mahuang) has been extensively utilized for the prevention and treatment of coronavirus-induced diseases, including coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, the specific anti-SARS-CoV-2 compounds and mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. The main protease (Mpro) of SARS-CoV-2 is a highly conserved enzyme responsible for proteolytic processing during the viral life cycle, making it a critical target for the development of antiviral therapies. This study aimed to identify naturally occurring covalent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro from Ephedra and to investigate their covalent binding sites. The results demonstrated that the non-alkaloid fraction of Ephedra (ENA) exhibited a potent inhibitory effect against the SARS-CoV-2 Mpro effect, whereas the alkaloid fraction did not. Subsequently, the chemical constituents in ENA were identified, and the major constituents' anti-SARS-CoV-2 Mpro effects were evaluated. Among the tested constituents, herbacetin (HE) and gallic acid (GA) were found to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 Mpro in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Their combination displayed a significant synergistic effect on this key enzyme. Additionally, various techniques, including inhibition kinetic assays, chemoproteomic methods, and molecular dynamics simulations, were employed to further elucidate the synergistic anti-Mpro mechanisms of the combination of HE and GA. Overall, this study deciphers the naturally occurring covalent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro from Ephedra and characterizes their synergistic anti-Mpro synergistic effect, providing robust evidence to support the anti-coronavirus efficacy of Ephedra.
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- Qing Hu
- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200021, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Fu S, Bao X, Mao Z, Lv Y, Zhu B, Chen Y, Zhou M, Tian S, Zhou F, Ding Z. Tetrastigma hemsleyanum polysaccharide ameliorates cytokine storm syndrome via the IFN-γ-JAK2/STAT pathway. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133427. [PMID: 38936586 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133427] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Acute lung injury (ALI)/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an disease characterized by pulmonary edema and widespread inflammation, leading to a notably high mortality rate. The dysregulation of both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory systems, results in cytokine storm (CS), is intricately associated with the development of ALI/ARDS. Tetrastigma hemsleyanum polysaccharide (THP) exerts remarkable anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects against the disease, although its precise role in pathogenesis remains unclear. In the present study, an ALI/ARDS model was established using bacterial lipopolysaccharides. THP administration via aerosol inhalation significantly mitigated lung injury, reduced the number of inflammatory cells, and ameliorated glycerophospholipid metabolism. Furthermore, specific CS-related pathways were investigated by examining the synergy between tumor necrosis factor-α and interferon-γ used to establish CS models. The results indicated that THP effectively decreased inflammatory damage and cell death. The RNA sequencing revealed the involvement of the Janus kinase (JAK) 2-signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway in exerting the mentioned effects. Additionally, THP inhibited the activation of the JAK-STAT pathway, thereby alleviating the CS both in vivo and in vitro. Overall, THP exhibited marked therapeutic potential against ALI/ARDS and CS, primarily by targeting the IFN-γ-JAK2/STAT signaling pathway.
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- Siyu Fu
- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China.
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China.
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Lu YH, Wang M, Lin JQ, Wang MY, Zhou LY, He SH, Yi YT, Wei X, Huang QJ, Su ZH, Yang J, Guo HW, He RR, Luo Z. Fufang Luohanguo Qingfei granules reduces influenza virus susceptibility via MAVS-dependent type I interferon antiviral signaling. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 324:117780. [PMID: 38278377 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Fufang Luohanguo Qingfei granules (LQG) is a Chinese patent medicine, clinically used to treat flu-like symptoms including cough with yellow phlegm, impeded phlegm, dry throat and tongue. However, the protective activity of LQG against influenza infection is indeterminate. AIM OF THE STUDY This study is to investigate the therapeutic effect of LQG on influenza infection and elucidate its underlying mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vivo: A viral susceptible mouse model induced by restraint stress was established to investigate LQG's beneficial effects on influenza susceptibility. MAVS knockout (Mavs-/-) mice were used to verify the potential mechanism of LQG. In vitro: Corticosteroid (CORT)-treated A549 cells were employed to identify the active ingredients in LQG. Mice morbidity and mortality were monitored daily for 21 days. Histopathologic changes and inflammatory cytokines in lung tissues were examined by H&E staining and ELISA. RNA-seq was used to explore the signaling pathway influenced by LQG and further confirmed by qPCR. Immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were used to determine the protein levels. CO-IP and DARTS were applied to detect protein-protein interaction and compound-protein interaction, respectively. RESULTS LQG effectively attenuated the susceptibility of restrained mice to H1N1 infection. LQG significantly boosted the production of IFN-β transduced by mitochondrial antiviral-signaling protein (MAVS), while MAVS deficiency abrogated its protective effects on restrained mice infected with H1N1. Moreover, in vitro studies further revealed that mogroside Ⅱ B, amygdalin, and luteolin are potentially active components of LQG. CONCLUSION These results suggested that LQG inhibited the mitofusin 2 (Mfn2)-mediated ubiquitination of MAVS by impeding the E3 ligase synoviolin 1 (SYVN1) recruitment, thereby enhancing IFN-β antiviral response. Overall, our work elaborates a potential regimen for influenza treatment through reduction of stress-induced susceptibility.
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- Yu-Hui Lu
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Precision Detection and Screening, Key Laboratory of Micro-Nanoscale Bioanalysis and Drug Screening of Guangxi Education Department, China
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- Hainan General Hospital, Department of Pharmacy, Haikou, 570311, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Institute for Food and Drug Control, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Precision Detection and Screening, Key Laboratory of Micro-Nanoscale Bioanalysis and Drug Screening of Guangxi Education Department, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine & Disease Susceptibility, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 612505, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules Research and Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Precision Detection and Screening, Key Laboratory of Micro-Nanoscale Bioanalysis and Drug Screening of Guangxi Education Department, China.
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Wang L, Guo Y, Sun X, Wang D, Xie T, Liu L, Sun L, Wei L. Mechanistic insights into targeting caspase-3 activation and alveolar macrophage pyroptosis by Ephedra and bitter almond compounds for treating pediatric pneumonia via network pharmacology and bioinformatics. Chem Biol Drug Des 2024; 103:e14487. [PMID: 38670559 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14487] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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This study investigates the molecular mechanism of Ma Huang-Ku Xing Ren, a traditional Chinese medicine formula, in treating pediatric pneumonia. The focus is on the regulation of caspase-3 activation and reduction of alveolar macrophage necrosis through network pharmacology and bioinformatics analyses of Ephedra and bitter almond components. Active compounds and targets from ephedrine and bitter almond were obtained using TCMSP, TCMID, and GeneCards databases, identifying pediatric pneumonia-related genes. A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed, and core targets were screened. GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses identified relevant genes and pathways. An acute pneumonia mouse model was created using the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) inhalation method, with caspase-3 overexpression induced by a lentivirus. The mice were treated with Ephedra and bitter almond through gastric lavage. Lung tissue damage, inflammatory markers (IL-18 and IL-1β), and cell death-related gene activation were assessed through H&E staining, ELISA, western blot, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence. The study identified 128 active compounds and 121 gene targets from Ephedra and bitter almond. The PPI network revealed 13 core proteins, and pathway analysis indicated involvement in inflammation, apoptosis, and cell necrosis, particularly the caspase-3 pathway. In vivo results showed that Ephedra and bitter almond treatment significantly mitigated LPS-induced lung injury in mice, reducing lung injury scores and inflammatory marker levels. It also decreased caspase-3 activity and cell death in alveolar macrophages. In conclusion, the active ingredients of Ma Huang-Ku Xing Ren, particularly targeting caspase-3, may effectively treat pediatric pneumonia by reducing apoptosis in alveolar macrophages, as demonstrated by both network pharmacology, bioinformatics analyses, and experimental data.
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- Lei Wang
- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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Du M, Li H, Guo H, Zhang X, Rong H, Hao X. Bibliometric analysis and key messages of integrating Chinese and Western Medicine for COVID-19. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27293. [PMID: 38510013 PMCID: PMC10950505 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a global pandemic since it broke out, and integrated Chinese and Western medicine (ICWM) has played an important role in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. We aimed to analyze the published literature on ICWM for COVID-19 at home and abroad, and compare their differences on hotspots and research fronts. Methods Publications before Oct 31, 2022 were retrieved from the Web of Science core database (WOS), PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure database (CNKI), Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform (Wanfang), China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), China Biology Medicine disc (CBM), CiteSpace and VOSviewer to summarize the basic characteristics of publications, countries, institutions, keywords, and citations. Results We included 580 English papers and 1727 Chinese papers in this study. The development trends in China and other countries are relatively asynchronous and show a smooth growth trend for the future. The most productive countries were China, India, and the United States, while the most productive domestic research institution was the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. The clustering analysis of high-frequency keywords showed that Chinese literature focused on clinical studies of ICWM for COVID-19, such as retrospective studies, clinical features, and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome analysis, while English literature focused on therapeutic mechanism studies and evidence-based medicine studies, such as systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and both of them paid attention to network pharmacological research and Qingfei Paidu Decoction. Sorting out the top 10 highly cited articles, Huang CL's article published in Lancet in 2020 was regarded as a cornerstone in the field. Conclusion The treatment of COVID-19 by ICWM has become a worldwide research hotspot. Although there are differences in the specific contents among countries, the development trend of research types to the mechanism of action, and the development trend of research contents to the recovery period treatment and the prevention of COVID-19 by ICWM are consistent.
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- Meijiao Du
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
- Clinical Medical College of China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co. Ltd., Beijing, 100079, China
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- Beijing Tongrentang Technology Development Co. Ltd., Beijing, 100079, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
- Institute for Excellence in Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
- Institute for Excellence in Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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Zhang H, Xu G, Wu X, Xu Y, Xu L, Zou Y, Yang X, Pan L, Lei B, Mu J, Huang Q, Ma Y, Duan N, Zhang W, Zheng Y. Fei-Yan-Qing-Hua decoction decreases hyperinflammation by inhibiting HMGB1/RAGE signaling and promotes bacterial phagocytosis in the treatment of sepsis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 321:117553. [PMID: 38065349 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117553] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Fei-Yan-Qing-Hua decoction (FYQHD), derived from the renowned formula Ma Xing Shi Gan tang documented in Zhang Zhong Jing's "Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Disease" during the Han Dynasty, has demonstrated notable efficacy in the clinical treatment of pneumonia resulting from bacterial infection. However, its molecular mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects remains elusive. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of FYQHD against lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP)-induced sepsis in mice and to elucidate its specific mechanism of action. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sepsis models were established in mice through intraperitoneal injection of LPS or CRKP. FYQHD was administered via gavage at low and high doses. Serum cytokines, bacterial load, and pathological damage were assessed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) detection, and hematoxylin and eosin staining (H&E), respectively. In vitro, the immunoregulatory effects of FYQHD on macrophages were investigated through ELISA, MIC, quantitative real-time PCR (Q-PCR), immunofluorescence, Western blot, and a network pharmacological approach. RESULTS The application of FYQHD in the treatment of LPS or CRKP-induced septic mouse models revealed significant outcomes. FYQHD increased the survival rate of mice exposed to a lethal dose of LPS to 33.3%, prevented hypothermia (with a rise of 3.58 °C), reduced pro-inflammatory variables (including TNF-α, IL-6, and MCP-1), and mitigated tissue damage in LPS or CRKP-induced septic mice. Additionally, FYQHD decreased bacterial load in CRKP-infected mice. In vitro, FYQHD suppressed the expression of inflammatory cytokines in macrophages activated by LPS or HK-CRKP. Mechanistically, FYQHD inhibited the PI3K/AKT/mTOR/4E-BP1 signaling pathway, thereby suppressing the translational level of inflammatory cytokines. Furthermore, it reduced the expression of HMGB1/RAGE, a positive feedback loop in the inflammatory response. Moreover, FYQHD was found to enhance the phagocytic activity of macrophages by upregulating the expression of phagocytic receptors such as CD169 and SR-A1. CONCLUSION FYQHD provides protection against bacterial sepsis by concurrently inhibiting the inflammatory response and augmenting the phagocytic ability of immune cells.
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- Huan Zhang
- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, ShuGuang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Experiment Center for Science and Technology, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, ShuGuang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- The Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China; Department of Pulmonary Diseases, ShuGuang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China; The Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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Li C, Huo D, Liu X, Yang H, Pang Y, Tang Q, Xing H, Shi Y, Chen X. Interpreting the chemical changes and therapeutic effect of Coptidis Rhizoma against ulcerative colitis before and after processing based on mathematical statistics and network pharmacology. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2024; 35:271-287. [PMID: 37779218 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3287] [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: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Coptidis Rhizoma (CR) is one of the most frequently used herbs to treat ulcerative colitis (UC) and is often processed before usage. However, the composition changes and therapeutic effects of CR before and after processing in the treatment of UC are still unclear. OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study is to explore the chemical components and therapeutic effects of crude and processed CR. MATERIAL AND METHODS CR was processed according to the 2020 version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and multivariate statistical analysis were used to screen the different compounds before and after processing. The network pharmacological prediction was carried out. The mechanism and therapeutic effects between crude and processed CR were verified by using dextran sulphate sodium-induced UC mice assay. RESULTS Ten compounds distinguish crude and processed CR based on multivariate statistical analysis. Network pharmacology predicts that the 10 compounds mainly play a role through TNF-α and IL-6 targets and PI3K/Akt and HIF-1 signalling pathways, and these results are verified by molecular biology experiments. For IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α inflammatory factors, CR is not effective, while CR stir-fried with Evodiae Fructus (CRFE) and ginger juice (CRGJ) are. For PI3K/p-Akt, Cleaved caspase3, NF- κBp65 and HIF-1α signalling pathways, CR has therapeutic effects, while CRFE and CRGJ are significant. CONCLUSION Overall, CRFE and CRGJ show better effects in treating UC. The chemical changes of processing and the efficacy of processed CR are correlated, which provides a scientific basis for the clinical use of crude and processed CR.
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- Chunxia Li
- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Bingjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Xu Y, Bao L, Cao S, Pang B, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Chen M, Wang Y, Sun Q, Zhao R, Guo S, Sun J, Cui X. Pharmacological effects and mechanism of Maxing Shigan decoction in the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 320:117424. [PMID: 37984543 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Maxing Shigan Decoction (MXSG) is a traditional Chinese Medicine effectively used in respiratory infections and bacterial pneumonia. However, the mechanism of MXSG treating acute Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) pneumonia is still unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of MXSG on acute P. aeruginosa pneumonia and explore its potential mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS HPLC-MS analysis was performed to analyze the chemical composition. Antibacterial effects in vitro were evaluated by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Forty-five male BALB/c mice were divided into control group, model group, levofloxacin group, MXSG-L (7.7 g/kg/d), and MXSG-H group (15.4 g/kg/d). Mice were intranasal instillation with P. aeruginosa to induce acute P. aeruginosa pneumonia model. Levofloxacin and MXSG were administered by oral gavage once a day. After 3 days of treatment, the lung index measurement, micro-CT, arterial blood gas analysis, bacteria load determination, and HE staining were performed. Network pharmacological analysis and transcriptome sequencing were employed to predict the potential mechanisms of MXSG on bacterial pneumonia. The expressions of relating genes were detected by immunofluorescence, Western blot, and RT-PCR. RESULTS In vitro, MIC of P. aeruginosa is greater than 500 mg/mL. In the treatment of acute P. aeruginosa pneumonia model, MXSG significantly improved body weight loss, lung index, and pulmonary lesions. MXSG treatment also reduced the bacterial load and ameliorated oxygen saturation significantly. Transcriptomes, immunofluorescence, Western blot, and RT-PCR analysis showed MXSG treating acute P. aeruginosa pneumonia through the IL-17 signaling pathway and HIF-1α/IL-6/STAT3 signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated the efficacy and mechanism of MXSG in the treatment of acute P. aeruginosa pneumonia, which provides a scientific basis for its clinical application.
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- Yingli Xu
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Tang S, Wang M, Peng Y, Liang Y, Lei J, Tao Q, Ming T, Shen Y, Zhang C, Guo J, Xu H. Armeniacae semen amarum: a review on its botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, clinical application, toxicology and pharmacokinetics. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1290888. [PMID: 38323080 PMCID: PMC10844384 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1290888] [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: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Armeniacae semen amarum-seeds of Prunus armeniaca L. (Rosaceae) (ASA), also known as Kuxingren in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese herbal drug commonly used for lung disease and intestinal disorders. It has long been used to treat coughs and asthma, as well as to lubricate the colon and reduce constipation. ASA refers to the dried ripe seed of diverse species of Rosaceae and contains a variety of phytochemical components, including glycosides, organic acids, amino acids, flavonoids, terpenes, phytosterols, phenylpropanoids, and other components. Extensive data shows that ASA exhibits various pharmacological activities, such as anticancer activity, anti-oxidation, antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammation, protection of cardiovascular, neural, respiratory and digestive systems, antidiabetic effects, and protection of the liver and kidney, and other activities. In clinical practice, ASA can be used as a single drug or in combination with other traditional Chinese medicines, forming ASA-containing formulas, to treat various afflictions. However, it is important to consider the potential adverse reactions and pharmacokinetic properties of ASA during its clinical use. Overall, with various bioactive components, diversified pharmacological actions and potent efficacies, ASA is a promising drug that merits in-depth study on its functional mechanisms to facilitate its clinical application.
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- Shun Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Huang J, Ma X, Liao Z, Liu Z, Wang K, Feng Z, Ning Y, Lu F, Li L. Network pharmacology and experimental validation of Maxing Shigan decoction in the treatment of influenza virus-induced ferroptosis. Chin J Nat Med 2023; 21:775-788. [PMID: 37879795 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(23)60457-1] [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: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Influenza is an acute viral respiratory infection that has caused high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Influenza A virus (IAV) has been found to activate multiple programmed cell death pathways, including ferroptosis. Ferroptosis is a novel form of programmed cell death in which the accumulation of intracellular iron promotes lipid peroxidation, leading to cell death. However, little is known about how influenza viruses induce ferroptosis in the host cells. In this study, based on network pharmacology, we predicted the mechanism of action of Maxing Shigan decoction (MXSGD) in IAV-induced ferroptosis, and found that this process was related to biological processes, cellular components, molecular function and multiple signaling pathways, where the hypoxia inducible factor-1(HIF-1) signaling pathway plays a significant role. Subsequently, we constructed the mouse lung epithelial (MLE-12) cell model by IAV-infected in vitro cell experiments, and revealed that IAV infection induced cellular ferroptosis that was characterized by mitochondrial damage, increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) release, increased total iron and iron ion contents, decreased expression of ferroptosis marker gene recombinant glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), increased expression of acyl-CoA synthetase long chain family member 4 (ACSL4), and enhanced activation of hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), induced nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the HIF-1 signaling pathway. Treatment with MXSGD effectively reduced intracellular viral load, while reducing ROS, total iron and ferrous ion contents, repairing mitochondrial results and inhibiting the expression of cellular ferroptosis and the HIF-1 signaling pathway. Finally, based on animal experiments, it was found that MXSGD effectively alleviated pulmonary congestion, edema and inflammation in IAV-infected mice, and inhibited the expression of ferroptosis-related protein and the HIF-1 signaling pathway in lung tissues.
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- Jiawang Huang
- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- The Medicine School of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- The Medicine School of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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Wang Y, Ye R, Fan L, Zhao X, Li L, Zheng H, Qiu Y, He X, Lu Y. A TNF-α blocking peptide that reduces NF-κB and MAPK activity for attenuating inflammation. Bioorg Med Chem 2023; 92:117420. [PMID: 37573821 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2023.117420] [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: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Overexpression of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is implicated in many inflammatory diseases, including septic shock, hepatitis, asthma, insulin resistance and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. The TNF-α signaling pathway is a valuable target, and anti-TNF-α drugs are successfully used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Here, we study anti-inflammatory activity of an anti-TNF-α peptide (SN1-13, DEFHLELHLYQSW). In the cellular level assessment, SN1-13 inhibited TNF-α-induced cytotoxicity and blocks TNF-α-triggered signaling activities (IC50 = 15.40 μM). Moreover, the potential binding model between SN1-13 and TNF-α/TNFRs conducted through molecular docking revealed that SN1-13 could stunt TNF-α mediated signaling thought blocking TNF-α and its receptor TNFR1 and TNFR2. These results suggest that SN1-13 would be a potential lead peptide to treat TNF-α-mediated inflammatory diseases.
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- Yue Wang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130013, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Hospital, Shanghai 201299, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072,China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Hospital, Shanghai 201299, China.
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130013, China.
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072,China.
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Guo X, Lin Y, He F, Jin Y, Chen S, Li T, Wu C, Zhang L, Chen X. Identification of active compounds of traditional chinese medicine derived from maxing shigan decoction for COVID-19 treatment: a meta-analysis and in silico study. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2023; 21:871-889. [PMID: 37481738 DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2023.2238899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) poses a serious threat to human health. In China, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), mainly based on the Maxing Shigan decoction (MXSGD), is used in conjunction with western medicine to treat COVID-19. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We conducted a network meta-analysis to investigate whether MXSGD-related TCM combined with western medicine is more effective in treating COVID-19 compared to western medicine alone. Additionally, using network pharmacology, cross-docking, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation to explore the potential active compounds and possible targets underlying the therapeutic effects of MXSGD-related TCM. RESULTS MXSGD-related TCM combined with western medicine was better for treating COVID-19 compared to western medicine alone. Network pharmacological analysis identified 43 shared ingredients in the MXSGD-related TCM prescriptions and 599 common target genes. Cross-docking of the 43 compounds with 154 proteins that matched these genes led to the identification of 60 proteins. Pathway profiling revealed that the active ingredients participated in multiple signaling pathways that contribute to their efficacy. Molecular docking and MD simulation demonstrated that MOL007214, the most promising molecule, could stably bind to the active site of SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates the important role of MXSGD-related TCM in the treatment of COVID-19.
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- Xiaodan Guo
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Xiamen Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Zhang Q, Yang C, Ma S, Guo S, Hu X, Zhou Z, Liu Y, Zhang X, Jiang R, Zhang Z, Wen L. Shiwei Qingwen decoction regulates TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway and NLRP3 inflammasome to reduce inflammatory response in lipopolysaccharide -induced acute lung injury. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 313:116615. [PMID: 37164255 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Shiwei Qingwen decoction (SWQ), a Chinese herbal formula based on the classic traditional Chinese medicine prescription Yu Ping Feng San, has shown efficacy in preventing and treating early pneumonia with good clinical outcomes. However, its underlying mechanism is yet unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY To clarify the preventive and therapeutic effects of SWQ on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI) and explore the underlying mechanism by which SWQ influences pneumonia. MATERIALS AND METHODS First, the chemical composition of SWQ was preliminarily determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and the impact of SWQ (3.27, 6.55, and 13.1 g/kg) was assessed in the LPS-induced ALI rat model. Next, its inflammatory pathway was determined via network pharmacology. Finally, the molecular mechanism of SWQ was validated using a rat ALI model and a THP-1 cell inflammation model. RESULTS HPLC identified chlorogenic acid, prime-O-glucosylcimifugin, calycosin, and 5-O-methylaminoside in the chemical profile of SWQ. In the ALI model, SWQ alleviated ALI by reducing lung wet/dry weight ratio (W/D) and preventing histopathological damage to the lungs. At the same time, SWQ decreased penetration of inflammatory mediators by upregulating AQP1 and AQP5 and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). Pretreatment with SWQ downregulated white blood cells and neutrophils count in BALF and suppressed LPS-induced expression levels of MPO, NE, and pro-inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and iNOS). Network pharmacology showed that SWQ was associated with TLR4/NF-κB inflammation pathway. Moreover, pretreatment with SWQ reduced the expression level of TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway-associated proteins (TLR4, Myd88, p-IκB, and p-p65) and NLRP3 inflammasome (NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, and cleaved-IL-1β) in vivo and vitro. CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrates that SWQ can reduce inflammation in ALI by inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome activation.
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- Qian Zhang
- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Pharmacy, Jingchu University of Technology, Jingmen, 448000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China.
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Cheng M, Zhang Y, Yan J, Huang Y, Wang M, Zhai Z, Liu G, Liu C, Li J, Zhang Y, Xiao Y, Wang C, Ban C, Ren Z, Song L. Inhibiting virus replication and excessive inflammatory response: Mechanism of combined prescription of Ma-Xing-Shi-Gan decoction and Xiao-Chai-Hu decoction against influenza virus. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 313:116481. [PMID: 37072090 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The combined prescription of two classical decoctions (Ma-Xing-Shi-Gan decoction with Xiao-Chai-Hu decoction), named as San-Yang-He-Zhi (SYHZ) decoction, has been widely used for the treatment of influenza virus (IFV) infections for decades. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to evaluate the anti-influenza effect of SYHZ decoction and explore the underlying mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS The ingredients of SYHZ decoction were analyzed by mass spectrometry. An animal model of IFV infection was established by challenging C57BL/6J mice with PR8 virus. Three groups of mice were infected with lethal or non-lethal doses of IFV, then followed by oral administration of phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), or SYHZ, or oseltamir; blank control mice (without IFV infection) were treated with PBS. Survival rate, Lung index, colon length, body weight loss and IFV viral load were measured 7 days post infection; histology and electron-microscopy examinations of lung tissue were performed; cytokine and chemokine levels in lung and serum were measured; and the intestinal metagenome, the cecum metabolome, and the lung transcriptome were analyzed. RESULTS SYHZ treatment significantly improved survival rate compared with PBS (40% vs 0%); improved lung index, colon length, and body weight loss; and alleviated lung histological damage and viral load. SYHZ-treated mice had significantly lower levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, CCL2, CXCL10 in lung and serum, and increased levels of multiple bioactive components in cecum. Pro-inflammatory cytokines, Toll- and NOD-like receptors, pro-apoptosis molecules, and lung-injury-related proteins were downregulated in SYHZ mice, whereas surfactant protein and mucin were upregulated. The NOD-like receptor pathway, Toll-like receptor pathway, and NF-κB pathway were downregulated by SYHZ treatment. CONCLUSIONS SYHZ decoction alleviated IFV infection in a mouse model. Multiple bioactive ingredients of SYHZ may inhibit replication of IFV and suppress excessive immune response.
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- Miao Cheng
- Respiratory Department, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Respiratory Department, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Respiratory Department, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Respiratory Department, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medicine Science, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Linwei Liu Zunji Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weinan, 714000, China
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- Gulou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Beijing, 100009, China
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- Respiratory Department, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Respiratory Department, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Respiratory Department, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Respiratory Department, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 102206, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 102206, China.
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Zhao C, Bu E, Zhang C, Lai R, He J, Guo B, Guo W, Liu L, Pan H. Deciphering the molecular mechanisms of Maxing Huoqiao Decoction in treating pulmonary fibrosis via transcriptional profiling and circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network analysis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 115:154754. [PMID: 37087790 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive, fibrotic interstitial lung condition with unknown etiology and high mortality. Chinese herbal medicine has been used for more than a thousand years to treat various lung diseases. PURPOSE The current study aimed to examine whether Chinese herbal Maxing Huoqiao Decoction (MXHQD) exerts therapeutic effects on IPF and to further uncover its underlying molecular mechanisms. METHODS Mouse model of acute lung injury (ALI) or IPF was induced by intratracheal instillation of LPS or bleomycin, respectively. ALI mice were treated with MXHQD for 7 days, and lung tissues were taken for test after modeling 24 h. IPF mice were gavaged for 21 days after modeling. Lung tissues were subjected to whole transcriptome detection, and the differential RNAs were experimentally verified. RESULTS The results showed that MXHQD alleviated the computed tomography (CT) and the pathological degree changes in mice with IPF, improved changes in the expression of fibrosis related genes and reduced the hydroxyproline expression in IPF mice. MXHQD also decreased the cell numbers in bronchoalveolar lavage fluids, and the expression levels of the inflammatory factors in the ALI mice lung tissues were significantly inhibited. By applying whole transcriptome analysis, results showed that MXHQD acted on 40 mRNAs, 15 miRNAs, 25 novel lncRNAs and 17 circRNAs to resist pulmonary fibrosis. The competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network diagram showed that the multiple components of MXHQD against fibrosis through a network of multiple targets. The differential mRNAs were mainly related to the innate immune response and the defense response to virus. Then the expression of mRNAs in the differential mRNA-miRNA-differential circRNA network in the lung tissue of IPF was verified. The expression of ZBP1 and ISG15 related to immune system and anti virus was verified at both gene and protein expressions. MXHQD could significantly inhibit the elevation of ZBP1 and ISG15 factors induced by the fibrosis model. CONCLUSION Overall, our findings provide compelling evidence that MXHQD can alleviate IPF by modulating innate immunity. This is the first study to reveal the molecular mechanism underlying the multi-components, multi-channels and multi-targets anti-IPF immune injury of MXHQD, and supports its potential clinical application for IPF.
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- Caiping Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macao, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macao, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macao, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macao, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macao, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macao, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macao, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510000, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, Guangzhou, 510000, China; Guangzhou Laboratory, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510000, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, Guangzhou, 510000, China.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been an unprecedented disaster for people around the world. A point particularly worth noting is that herbal medicines have made great contributions to the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in China. Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) has been identified as the critical functional receptor for SARS-CoV-2. It can bind to the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein (S protein), which is responsible for the entry of the coronavirus into host cells. Therefore, ACE2 can be regarded as an important intervention target for COVID-19. Recently, many herbal medicines have exhibited a high affinity for ACE2 in treating COVID-19. The current work summarized these herbal medicines including formulas (such as Lianhua Qingwen capsules, Xuebijing injection, Qingfei Paidu Decoction, Huashi Baidu formula, Shufeng Jiedu capsules, and Maxing Shigan decoction), single herbs including Ephedra sinica Stapf (Mahuang), Scutellariae radix (Huangqin), Lonicera japonica (Jinyinhua), and Houttuynia cordata (Yuxingcao), and active ingredients (such as ursodeoxycholic acid, glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhizin, salvianolic acid, quercetin, and andrographidine C), which have exhibited a high affinity for ACE2 in treating COVID-19. We hope this work may provide meaningful and useful information on further research to investigate the mechanisms of herbal medicines against SARS-CoV-2 and follow-up drug discovery.
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- Bo Zhang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics, Neck-Shoulder and Lumbocrural Pain Hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Ji'nan, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Ji'nan, China
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The Potential of Flavonoids and Flavonoid Metabolites in the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Pathology in Disorders of Cognitive Decline. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030663. [PMID: 36978911 PMCID: PMC10045397 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Flavonoids are a biodiverse family of dietary compounds that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial cell protective profiles. They have received considerable attention as potential therapeutic agents in biomedicine and have been widely used in traditional complimentary medicine for generations. Such complimentary medical herbal formulations are extremely complex mixtures of many pharmacologically active compounds that provide a therapeutic outcome through a network pharmacological effects of considerable complexity. Methods are emerging to determine the active components used in complimentary medicine and their therapeutic targets and to decipher the complexities of how network pharmacology provides such therapeutic effects. The gut microbiome has important roles to play in the generation of bioactive flavonoid metabolites retaining or exceeding the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties of the intact flavonoid and, in some cases, new antitumor and antineurodegenerative bioactivities. Certain food items have been identified with high prebiotic profiles suggesting that neutraceutical supplementation may be beneficially employed to preserve a healthy population of bacterial symbiont species and minimize the establishment of harmful pathogenic organisms. Gut health is an important consideration effecting the overall health and wellbeing of linked organ systems. Bioconversion of dietary flavonoid components in the gut generates therapeutic metabolites that can also be transported by the vagus nerve and systemic circulation to brain cell populations to exert a beneficial effect. This is particularly important in a number of neurological disorders (autism, bipolar disorder, AD, PD) characterized by effects on moods, resulting in depression and anxiety, impaired motor function, and long-term cognitive decline. Native flavonoids have many beneficial properties in the alleviation of inflammation in tissues, however, concerns have been raised that therapeutic levels of flavonoids may not be achieved, thus allowing them to display optimal therapeutic effects. Dietary manipulation and vagal stimulation have both yielded beneficial responses in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, depression, and anxiety, establishing the vagal nerve as a route of communication in the gut-brain axis with established roles in disease intervention. While a number of native flavonoids are beneficial in the treatment of neurological disorders and are known to penetrate the blood–brain barrier, microbiome-generated flavonoid metabolites (e.g., protocatechuic acid, urolithins, γ-valerolactones), which retain the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency of the native flavonoid in addition to bioactive properties that promote mitochondrial health and cerebrovascular microcapillary function, should also be considered as potential biotherapeutic agents. Studies are warranted to experimentally examine the efficacy of flavonoid metabolites directly, as they emerge as novel therapeutic options.
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Fan L, Feng S, Wang T, Ding X, An X, Wang Z, Zhou K, Wang M, Zhai X, Li Y. Chemical composition and therapeutic mechanism of Xuanbai Chengqi Decoction in the treatment of COVID-19 by network pharmacology, molecular docking and molecular dynamic analysis. Mol Divers 2023; 27:81-102. [PMID: 35258759 PMCID: PMC8902854 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-022-10415-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Xuanbai Chengqi Decoction (XBCQD), a classic traditional Chinese medicine, has been widely used to treat COVID-19 in China with remarkable curative effect. However, the chemical composition and potential therapeutic mechanism is still unknown. Here, we used multiple open-source databases and literature mining to select compounds and potential targets for XBCQD. The COVID-19 related targets were collected from GeneCards and NCBI gene databases. After identifying putative targets of XBCQD for the treatment of COVID-19, PPI network was constructed by STRING database. The hub targets were extracted by Cytoscape 3.7.2 and MCODE analysis was carried out to extract modules in the PPI network. R 3.6.3 was used for GO enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis. The effective compounds were obtained via network pharmacology and bioinformatics analysis. Drug-likeness analysis and ADMET assessments were performed to select core compounds. Moreover, interactions between core compounds and hub targets were investigated through molecular docking, molecular dynamic (MD) simulations and MM-PBSA calculations. As a result, we collected 638 targets from 61 compounds of XBCQD and 845 COVID-19 related targets, of which 79 were putative targets. Based on the bioinformatics analysis, 10 core compounds and 34 hub targets of XBCQD for the treatment of COVID-19 were successfully screened. The enrichment analysis of GO and KEGG indicated that XBCQD mainly exerted therapeutic effects on COVID-19 by regulating signal pathways related to viral infection and inflammatory response. Meanwhile, the results of molecular docking showed that there was a stable binding between the core compounds and hub targets. Moreover, MD simulations and MM-PBSA analyses revealed that these compounds exhibited stable conformations and interacted well with hub targets during the simulations. In conclusion, our research comprehensively explained the multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway intervention mechanism of XBCQD in the treatment of COVID-19, which provided evidence and new insights for further research.
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- Liming Fan
- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China
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- Physical and Chemical Laboratory, Shaanxi Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, China.
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Li L, Wu Y, Wang J, Yan H, Lu J, Wang Y, Zhang B, Zhang J, Yang J, Wang X, Zhang M, Li Y, Miao L, Zhang H. Potential Treatment of COVID-19 with Traditional Chinese Medicine: What Herbs Can Help Win the Battle with SARS-CoV-2? ENGINEERING (BEIJING, CHINA) 2022; 19:139-152. [PMID: 34729244 PMCID: PMC8552808 DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2021.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been successfully applied worldwide in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). However, the pharmacological mechanisms underlying this success remain unclear. Hence, the aim of this review is to combine pharmacological assays based on the theory of TCM in order to elucidate the potential signaling pathways, targets, active compounds, and formulas of herbs that are involved in the TCM treatment of COVID-19, which exhibits combatting viral infections, immune regulation, and amelioration of lung injury and fibrosis. Extensive reports on target screening are elucidated using virtual prediction via docking analysis or network pharmacology based on existing data. The results of these reports indicate that an intricate regulatory mechanism is involved in the pathogenesis of COVID-19. Therefore, more pharmacological research on the natural herbs used in TCM should be conducted in order to determine the association between TCM and COVID-19 and account for the observed therapeutic effects of TCM against COVID-19.
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- Lin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Laboratory of Pharmacology of TCM Formulae Co-Constructed by the Province-Ministry, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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Ding X, Fan LL, Zhang SX, Ma XX, Meng PF, Li LP, Huang MY, Guo JL, Zhong PZ, Xu LR. Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of COVID-19 and Viral Disease: Efficacies and Clinical Evidence. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:8353-8363. [PMID: 36465269 PMCID: PMC9718497 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s386375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains an uncontained, worldwide pandemic. While battling the disease in China, the Chinese government has actively promoted the use of traditional Chinese medicine, and many studies have been conducted to determine the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine for treating COVID-19. The present review discusses the effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicine in curing COVID-19 and provides clinical evidence from all confirmed cases in China. Applications of traditional Chinese medicine and specific recipes for treating other viral infections, such as those caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza A viruses (including H1N1), are also discussed. Studies have reported that traditional Chinese medicine treatment plays a significant role in improving clinical symptoms. Therefore, further investigation may be of high translational value in revealing novel targeted therapies for COVID-19.
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- Xue Ding
- Department of Medical, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Yellow River Central Hospital, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Shangqiu Municipal Hospital, Shangqiu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of AIDS Clinical Research Center, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of AIDS Clinical Research Center, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of the First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of the First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of the First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of the First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of the First Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Banerjee S, Baidya SK, Adhikari N, Ghosh B, Jha T. Glycyrrhizin as a promising kryptonite against SARS-CoV-2: Clinical, experimental, and theoretical evidences. J Mol Struct 2022; 1275:134642. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Chen JY, Xiao-Yun Tian, Wei SS, Yang YJ, Deng S, Jiao CJ, Wang CJ, Chu KD, Ma XQ, Xu W. Perspectives of herbs and their natural compounds, and herb formulas on treating diverse diseases through regulating complicated JAK/STAT signaling. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:993862. [PMID: 36324680 PMCID: PMC9619051 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.993862] [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: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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JAK/STAT signaling pathways are closely associated with multiple biological processes involved in cell proliferation, apoptosis, inflammation, differentiation, immune response, and epigenetics. Abnormal activation of the STAT pathway can contribute to disease progressions under various conditions. Moreover, tofacitinib and baricitinib as the JAK/STAT inhibitors have been recently approved by the FDA for rheumatology disease treatment. Therefore, influences on the STAT signaling pathway have potential and perspective approaches for diverse diseases. Chinese herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which are widespread throughout China, are the gold resources of China and have been extensively used for treating multiple diseases for thousands of years. However, Chinese herbs and herb formulas are characterized by complicated components, resulting in various targets and pathways in treating diseases, which limits their approval and applications. With the development of chemistry and pharmacology, active ingredients of TCM and herbs and underlying mechanisms have been further identified and confirmed by pharmacists and chemists, which improved, to some extent, awkward limitations, approval, and applications regarding TCM and herbs. In this review, we summarized various herbs, herb formulas, natural compounds, and phytochemicals isolated from herbs that have the potential for regulating multiple biological processes via modulation of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway based on the published work. Our study will provide support for revealing TCM, their active compounds that treat diseases, and the underlying mechanism, further improving the rapid spread of TCM to the world.
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Mousavi S, Zare S, Mirzaei M, Feizi A. Novel Drug Design for Treatment of COVID-19: A Systematic Review of Preclinical Studies. THE CANADIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES & MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY = JOURNAL CANADIEN DES MALADIES INFECTIEUSES ET DE LA MICROBIOLOGIE MEDICALE 2022; 2022:2044282. [PMID: 36199815 PMCID: PMC9527439 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2044282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background Since the beginning of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease outbreak, there has been an increasing interest in discovering potential therapeutic agents for this disease. In this regard, we conducted a systematic review through an overview of drug development (in silico, in vitro, and in vivo) for treating COVID-19. Methods A systematic search was carried out in major databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, EMBASE, and Google Scholar from December 2019 to March 2021. A combination of the following terms was used: coronavirus, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, drug design, drug development, In silico, In vitro, and In vivo. A narrative synthesis was performed as a qualitative method for the data synthesis of each outcome measure. Results A total of 2168 articles were identified through searching databases. Finally, 315 studies (266 in silico, 34 in vitro, and 15 in vivo) were included. In studies with in silico approach, 98 article study repurposed drug and 91 studies evaluated herbal medicine on COVID-19. Among 260 drugs repurposed by the computational method, the best results were observed with saquinavir (n = 9), ritonavir (n = 8), and lopinavir (n = 6). Main protease (n = 154) following spike glycoprotein (n = 62) and other nonstructural protein of virus (n = 45) was among the most studied targets. Doxycycline, chlorpromazine, azithromycin, heparin, bepridil, and glycyrrhizic acid showed both in silico and in vitro inhibitory effects against SARS-CoV-2. Conclusion The preclinical studies of novel drug design for COVID-19 focused on main protease and spike glycoprotein as targets for antiviral development. From evaluated structures, saquinavir, ritonavir, eucalyptus, Tinospora cordifolia, aloe, green tea, curcumin, pyrazole, and triazole derivatives in in silico studies and doxycycline, chlorpromazine, and heparin from in vitro and human monoclonal antibodies from in vivo studies showed promised results regarding efficacy. It seems that due to the nature of COVID-19 disease, finding some drugs with multitarget antiviral actions and anti-inflammatory potential is valuable and some herbal medicines have this potential.
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- Sarah Mousavi
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Ruchawapol C, Fu WW, Xu HX. A review on computational approaches that support the researches on traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) against COVID-19. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 104:154324. [PMID: 35841663 PMCID: PMC9259013 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 highly caused contagious infections and massive deaths worldwide as well as unprecedentedly disrupting global economies and societies, and the urgent development of new antiviral medications are required. Medicinal herbs are promising resources for the discovery of prophylactic candidate against COVID-19. Considerable amounts of experimental efforts have been made on vaccines and direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs), but neither of them was fast and fully developed. PURPOSE This study examined the computational approaches that have played a significant role in drug discovery and development against COVID-19, and these computational methods and tools will be helpful for the discovery of lead compounds from phytochemicals and understanding the molecular mechanism of action of TCM in the prevention and control of the other diseases. METHODS A search conducting in scientific databases (PubMed, Science Direct, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and Web of Science) found a total of 2172 articles, which were retrieved via web interface of the following websites. After applying some inclusion and exclusion criteria and full-text screening, only 292 articles were collected as eligible articles. RESULTS In this review, we highlight three main categories of computational approaches including structure-based, knowledge-mining (artificial intelligence) and network-based approaches. The most commonly used database, molecular docking tool, and MD simulation software include TCMSP, AutoDock Vina, and GROMACS, respectively. Network-based approaches were mainly provided to help readers understanding the complex mechanisms of multiple TCM ingredients, targets, diseases, and networks. CONCLUSION Computational approaches have been broadly applied to the research of phytochemicals and TCM against COVID-19, and played a significant role in drug discovery and development in terms of the financial and time saving.
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- Chattarin Ruchawapol
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cai Lun Lu 1200, Shanghai 201203, China; Engineering Research Centre of Shanghai Colleges for TCM New Drug Discovery, Cai Lun Lu 1200, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cai Lun Lu 1200, Shanghai 201203, China; Engineering Research Centre of Shanghai Colleges for TCM New Drug Discovery, Cai Lun Lu 1200, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cai Lun Lu 1200, Shanghai 201203, China; Engineering Research Centre of Shanghai Colleges for TCM New Drug Discovery, Cai Lun Lu 1200, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Zheng S, Xue T, Wang B, Guo H, Liu Q. Application of network pharmacology in the study of the mechanism of action of traditional chinese medicine in the treatment of COVID-19. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:926901. [PMID: 35991891 PMCID: PMC9387999 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.926901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Network pharmacology was rapidly developed based on multidisciplinary holistic analysis of biological systems, which has become a popular tool in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) research in recent years. Its characteristics of integrity and systematization provide a new approach for the study on complex TCM systems, which has many similarities with the holistic concept of TCM. It has been widely used to explain the mechanism of TCM treatment of diseases, drug repositioning, and interpretation of compatibility of TCM prescriptions, to promote the modernization of TCM. The use of TCM have provided crucial support on prevention and treatment of diseases such as the famous “three medicines and three prescriptions”. Furthermore, TCM has become an important part of the treatment of COVID-19 and is one of the main contents of the “Chinese plan” to fight the epidemic. The current review demonstrated the role of TCM in treating diseases with multiple components, multiple targets, and multiple pathways, interprets the connotation of TCM treatment method selection based on pathogenesis and also discusses the application of network pharmacology in the study of COVID-19 treatment in TCM including single drug and prescription. However, there are still some shortcomings such as the lack of experimental verification and regular upgrading of the TCM pharmacology network. Therefore, we must pay attention to the characteristics of TCM and develop a network pharmacology method suitable for TCM system research when applying network pharmacology to TCM research.
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- Shihao Zheng
- Graduate School, Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Graduate School, Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Graduate School, Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Graduate School, Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Graduate School, Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
- Department of Spleen and Stomach, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
- *Correspondence: Qiquan Liu,
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Xiong L, Liu Y, Zhao H, Wang Y, Sun Y, Wang A, Zhang L, Zhang Y. The Mechanism of Chaiyin Particles in the Treatment of COVID-19 Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification. Nat Prod Commun 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x221114853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: To explore the potential active components of Chaiyin particles (CYPs) in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and their mechanism of action using network pharmacology and molecular docking technology. Methods: Based on the components of CYPs, we obtained potential targets of the interaction between CYPs and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The potential targets were analyzed by protein–protein interaction, gene ontology, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analyses. The key active components of CYPs were subjected to molecular docking with 3-chymotrypsin-like protease, angiotensin-converting enzyme II (ACE2), RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, and papain-like protease. The components that may bind to the key target proteins of SARS-CoV-2 were screened to obtain the potential active components, targets and pathways for CYP treatment of COVID-19. The above-described network analysis results were then verified experimentally. Results: CYPs may prevent and treat COVID-19 by inhibiting the release of inflammatory factors such as IL-6 and TNF-α; participating in the AGE-Rage signaling pathway, the HIF-1 signaling pathway, and other anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immune regulatory signaling pathways; and blocking ACE2 via fortunellin and baicalin. Conclusion: This work illustrated that CYPs mainly play an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory role in COVID-19 prevention and treatment. The potential active components and molecular mechanism of CYPs can provide theoretical support and a pharmacological basis for further development and utilization of CYPs in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. These results provide important insights into future studies of Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) modernization and prevention.
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- Lewen Xiong
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Linyi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Sun X, Ai L, Ran Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Q, Li Q, Cui Y, Sun L. Combined exploration of the mechanism of Sang Xing Decoction in the treatment of smoke-induced acute bronchitis from protein and metabolic levels. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 152:113254. [PMID: 35691159 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Sang Xing decoction (SXD) is a typical prescription for treating "warm dryness" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which is equivalent to respiratory diseases such as acute bronchitis in modern medicine. However, its mechanism of action remains unclear. In this study, the representative components of SXD were characterized using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The key targets, signaling pathways, and metabolic pathways associated with SXD in the treatment of acute bronchitis were identified via network prediction and metabolomics. A rat model of acute bronchitis was also established using mixed smoke, systematic in vivo experiments such as histopathological analyses, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry and western blotting were conducted to evaluate the network prediction results. An in-depth analysis of the targeted quantitative results was performed using the SIMCA software and MetaboAnalyst website. The results revealed that 50 active compounds and 45 key targets were screened and clustered with 20 approved drugs. The NF-κB signaling pathway, oxidative stress, and glutamine metabolism were associated with the therapeutic mechanism of SXD in acute bronchitis. In vivo experiments showed that SXD may maintain the production of inflammatory factors by regulating the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway, improving the metabolism of glutamine and glutamate to reduce oxidative stress, and inhibiting apoptosis. Simultaneously, the possibility of using SXD as an adjuvant drug for COVID-19 treatment was also revealed. This research will lay the foundation for the modern clinical application of SXD and promote the promotion and innovation of TCM.
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- Xiaomeng Sun
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Wenhua Road 103, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning, China.
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Cui X, Liang L, Geng H, Liu Y, Xi J, Wang J, Ching TB, Bee EG, Chai Y, Wu S, Jin D, Xie Y. Efficacy, Safety and Mechanism of Jinzhen Oral Liquid in the Treatment of Acute Bronchitis in Children: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Clinical Trial Protocol. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:948236. [PMID: 35847029 PMCID: PMC9283571 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.948236] [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: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Acute bronchitis (AB) is a common disease in pediatrics. Prolonged AB may develop into chronic bronchitis. Bronchitis caused by the influenza virus can lead to severe hypoxia or insufficient ventilation, causing great harm to patients and increasing the burden on children and society. Presently, there is no specific treatment for AB except symptomatic supportive treatment. It is urgent to find an effective treatment for AB. Jinzhen Oral Liquid (JZOL) has been found to have a broad spectrum of anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects in previous clinical and basic studies and has a good effect on AB in children. However, the large-sample, randomized, double-blind, head-to-head, evidence-based studies are lacking. The purpose of this protocol is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of JZOL in the treatment of AB in children. Methods: This is a randomized, double-blind, parallel-controlled multi-center clinical trial. The sample size is 500 participants in the intervention group and the control group respectively, with a total of 1000 participants. They will be recruited by 10 hospitals in China. The Intervention group takes JZOL and Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Clenbuterol Hydrochloride Oral Solution (AHCHOS) placebo, while the control group receives AHCHOS and JZOL placebo. The dosage of the two drugs varies according to age and weight. The medication lasts for 7 days. The disappearance time of cough is adopted as the primary outcome. Quality control will be carried out at every stage of data management and processing to ensure that all data are reliable and processed correctly. SAS is used for statistical analysis. Intention-to-treat analysis will be carried out in this trial. All statistical tests are conducted using a two-sided test, and p <0.05 would be considered statistically significant. Discussion: We hypothesized that children with AB could get good health benefits from JZOL. This study not only evaluates the clinical efficacy and safety of JZOL but also conducts metagenomics analysis and metabolomics analysis of feces and saliva of participants to study the mechanism of JZOL against AB. Therefore, this protocol evaluates the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of JZOL from a comprehensive perspective, so as to obtain a more solid evidence chain, which will enhance the credibility of the evidence. If successful, this study will provide a high-level evidence-based reference for the treatment of AB in children and future relevant studies.
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- Xin Cui
- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cerebral Neurology, Penang General Hospital, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: YanMing Xie, ; De Jin, ; ShengXian Wu,
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- Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: YanMing Xie, ; De Jin, ; ShengXian Wu,
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: YanMing Xie, ; De Jin, ; ShengXian Wu,
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Li M, Fan X, Zhou L, Jiang M, Shang E. The effect of Ma-Xin-Gan-Shi decoction on asthma exacerbated by respiratory syncytial virus through regulating TRPV1 channel. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 291:115157. [PMID: 35247474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The incidence and mortality of bronchial asthma are increasing, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is widely regarded as the common cause of clinical exacerbation of asthma. Ma-Xing-Gan-Shi decoction (MXGSD), a classic traditional Chinese medicine prescription, is well-known for treating respiratory diseases, while the mechanism of effecting on RSV-exacerbated asthma remains to be explored. AIM OF THE STUDY In this study, we investigated the mechanism by which MXGSD exerts a protective effect on asthma exacerbated by RSV in vivo and in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS MXGSD is composed of four Chinese medicine, including Ephedra intermedia Schrenk & C.A.Mey. (herbaceous stem, 27g), Prunus armeniaca L. (dry seed, 27g), Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. (radix and rhizome, 18g), and Gypsum fibrosum (main component: CaSO4·2H2O, 54g). In the present study, the exacerbated asthmatic mice model with the treatment of OVA plus RSV was replicated, and accompanied by the TMT proteomic analysis and further experimental investigations. Then, the protective effect of MXGSD (13.2, 6.6, 3.3 g/kg/d, 7d) on the mice treated by OVA plus RSV, and the mechanism of regulating TRPV1 was explored. In addition, the intracellular Ca2+ concentration of 16HBE cells pretreated with MXGSD medicated serum was also tested after stimulation with the TRPV1 agonist capsaicin. RESULTS The results suggested that MXGSD could reduce the levels of inflammation cells, airway hyperresponsiveness, and pathological damage of lung tissue. TMT quantitative proteomics analysis and further experimental exploration revealed that MXGSD could reduce the levels of IL-4, IL-13, PGE2, and SP in BAL and down-regulate the expression of TRPV1 mRNA and protein in lung tissue. Furthermore, 16HBE cells stimulated by capsaicin showed an increased intracellular Ca2+ concentration, while the pretreatment of MXGSD medicated serum could reduce it. CONCLUSION MSGSD showed a protective effect on RSV-exacerbated asthma, which may be related to its regulation of TRPV1 expression and reduction of Th2 cytokines and neurogenic inflammatory mediators. It may provide an objective basis and reference for the clinical application of MXGSD.
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- Mengwen Li
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
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Luo W, Ding R, Guo X, Zhan T, Tang T, Fan R, Wang Y. Clinical data mining reveals Gancao-Banxia as a potential herbal pair against moderate COVID-19 by dual binding to IL-6/STAT3. Comput Biol Med 2022; 145:105457. [PMID: 35366469 PMCID: PMC8957363 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2022.105457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) keeps spreading globally. Chinese medicine (CM) exerts a critical role for the prevention or therapy of COVID-19 in an integrative and holistic way. However, mining and development of early, efficient, multisite binding CMs that inhibit the cytokine storm are imminent. METHODS The formulae were extracted retrospectively from clinical records in Hunan Province. Clinical data mining analysis and association rule analysis were employed for mining the high-frequency herbal pairs and groups from formulae. Network pharmacology methods were applied to initially explore the most critical pair's hub targets, active ingredients, and potential mechanisms. The binding power of active ingredients to the hub targets was verified by molecular docking. RESULTS Eight hundred sixty-two prescriptions were obtained from 320 moderate COVID-19 through the Hunan Provincial Health Commission. Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao) and Pinelliae Rhizoma (Banxia) were used with the highest frequency and support. There were 49 potential genes associated with Gancao-Banxia pair against moderate COVID-19 patients. The Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) indicated that Gancao-Banxia might act via inflammatory response, viral defense, and immune responses signaling pathways. IL-6 and STAT3 were the two most hub targets in the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. The binding of five active ingredients originated from Gancao-Banxia to IL-6-STAT3 was verified by molecular docking, namely quercetin, coniferin, licochalcone a, Licoagrocarpin and (3S,6S)-3-(benzyl)-6-(4-hydroxybenzyl)piperazine-2,5-quinone, maximizing therapeutic efficacy. CONCLUSIONS This work provided some potential candidate Chinese medicine formulas for moderate COVID-19. Among them, Gancao-Banxia was considered the most potential herbal pair. Bioinformatic data demonstrated that Gancao-Banxia pair may achieve dual inhibition of IL-6-STAT3 via directly interacting with IL-6 and STAT3, suppressing the IL-6 amplifier. SARS-CoV-2 models will be needed to validate this possibility in the future.
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- Weikang Luo
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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- Department of Integrated TCM and Western Medicine, The First Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, 410005, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China,Corresponding author. Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China,Corresponding author. Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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Dong S, Liu Q, Jiang M, Ma Q, Huang Q, Liu T, Li Y, Ni L, Shi Y. Xiao-Luo-Wan treats propylthiouracil-induced goiter with hypothyroidism in rats through the PI3K-AKT/RAS pathways based on UPLC/MS and network pharmacology. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 289:115045. [PMID: 35101570 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Goiter with hypothyroidism occurs in several thyroid diseases. Xiao-Luo-Wan (XLW), which contains Scrophularia ningpoensis Hemsl., Fritillaria thunbergii Miq. and Ostrea gigas Thunberg, has been used as an effective Chinese medicine for the treatment of goiters in China for hundreds of years. Based on clinical observations and experimental studies, XLW also exerts a certain effect on hypothyroidism. However, the therapeutic mechanism of XLW remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of XLW on propylthiouracil (PTU)-induced goiter with hypothyroidism in rats and to uncover the underlying molecular mechanism using ultra high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC/MS), network pharmacology, and molecular docking simulations. MATERIALS AND METHODS After successful modeling, the remaining rats were randomly divided into a model group, an Euthyrox group, an XLW group, and a control group. The corresponding drugs were given by gavage for four consecutive weeks. The growth status was monitored, the relative thyroid weight was calculated, and the total serum T3, T4, and TSH content were detected. Hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the thyroid glands. The chemical components of the XLW were identified by UPLC/MS and the putative targets of XLW were predicted using multiple databases. We performed network pharmacology based on the intersection of goiter/hypothyroidism-related targets and XLW targets. Then, we performed KEGG pathway enrichment analysis, and key targets were further screened using protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. Finally, molecular docking was used to predict the binding ability of XLW identified components and the key targets. RESULTS XLW significantly increased the levels of T3 and T4, and reduced TSH, increased body weight, and decreased swollen thyroid glands in PTU-induced rats. XLW promoted the morphological recovery of thyroid follicles and epithelial cells. Twenty-one main chemical components of XLW were identified using UPLC/MS. 270 potential gene targets of XLW and 717 known targets of goiter/hypothyroidism disease were obtained by searching the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database (TCMSP), Swiss Target Prediction, and UniProt databases. A total of 83 KEGG pathways were enriched with phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-protein kinase B (PI3K-AKT) and RAS signaling pathways. PPI analysis revealed nine key targets of kinase-protein kinase B (AKT) 1, interleukin (IL) 6, vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), GTPase HRas (HRAS), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 9, and heat shock protein 90 alpha family class A member 1 (HSP90AA1). Molecular docking verified which drug components had good binding ability to key targets (all ≤5 kcal/mol). CONCLUSION For PTU-induced goiter with hypothyroidism in rats, XLW improves thyroid function, reduces goiter, increases body weight, and promotes the recovery of thyroid follicles and epithelial cells. The underlying molecular mechanism suggests that XLW may regulate thyroid hormone signaling by regulating the PI3K-AKT, RAS, and other signaling pathways. This study provides a pharmacological and biological basis for using XLW to treat goiter with hypothyroidism.
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- Shi Dong
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Liangxiang University Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Liangxiang University Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Liangxiang University Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Liangxiang University Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Liangxiang University Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Liangxiang University Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Liangxiang University Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Liangxiang University Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 102488, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Liangxiang University Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 102488, China; Shenzhen Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Pingshan District, Shenzhen, 518118, China.
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Zhang C, Lin J, Zhen C, Wang F, Sun X, Kong X, Gao Y. Amygdalin protects against acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure by reducing inflammatory response and inhibiting hepatocyte death. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2022; 602:105-112. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Bae HB, Hwang MS, Lee HJ, Yang SB, Jeong A. Synergistic effect of Mahaenggamseok-tang in the treatment of pediatric patients with lower respiratory tract infections: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e28931. [PMID: 35356901 PMCID: PMC10513196 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Infants are often hospitalized because of lower respiratory tract infections, and overuse of antibiotics to treat such infections has led to severe problems. Herbal medicines may be more effective and safer than antibiotics. Mahaenggamseok-tang is a common herbal medicine in Asia, but the evidence for its effectiveness in lower respiratory tract infection treatment is insufficient. This review assesses the efficacy of Mahaenggamseok-tang in treating lower respiratory tract infections. METHODS The study used Chinese, English, and Korean databases, as well as one Japanese database. All included studies were randomized controlled trials comparing Mahaenggamseok-tang with medication to treat lower respiratory tract infections. Studies using Mahaenggamseok-tang plus Western medicine were also included. Standardized mean difference (SMD), risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence interval (CI), and risk of bias were analyzed using Review Manager 5.4 software. The GRADEpro website was used to assess the reviews. RESULTS Seventeen randomized controlled trials with a total of 1993 participants were included in the meta-analysis. All studies compared the Mahaenggamseok-tang plus Western medicine group to the Western medicine only group. Meta-analysis showed that Mahaenggamseok-tang affected total effective rate (risk ratio: 1.20, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.10-1.31, P < .001), cough disappearance time (SMD: -1.62, 95% CI: -2.30 to -0.95, P < .001), fever disappearance time (SMD: -2.04, 95% CI: -2.87 to -1.21, P < .001), abnormal lung sound disappearance time (SMD: -1.68, 95% CI: -2.43 to -0.93, P < .001), Creactive protein (SMD: -3.18, 95% CI: -4.36 to -1.99, P < .001), procalcitonin (SMD: -5.04, 95% CI: -9.20 to -0.88, P < .05), tumor necrosis factor-α (SMD: -0.84, 95% CI: -1.46 to -0.23, P < .01), IgE (SMD: -2.69, 95% CI: -2.91 to -2.47, P < .001), and adverse events (risk ratio: 0.44, 95% CI: 0.29-0.68, P < .001), but not interleukin-6 (SMD: -1.59, 95% CI: -3.48 to 0.30, P>.05). DISCUSSION Mahaenggamseok-tang plus Western medicine is more effective and safer than Western medicine alone for treating lower respiratory tract infections. However, the included randomized controlled trials were not randomized well; therefore, better randomized randomized controlled trials are needed to make significant recommendations.PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020165698.
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- Correspondence: Aram Jeong, Department of Korean Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon, University 1342, Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si,Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
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Kang X, Jin D, Jiang L, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, An X, Duan L, Yang C, Zhou R, Duan Y, Sun Y, Lian F. Efficacy and mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine for COVID-19: a systematic review. Chin Med 2022; 17:30. [PMID: 35227280 PMCID: PMC8883015 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-022-00587-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made an important contribution to the prevention and control of the epidemic. This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy and explore the mechanisms of TCM for COVID-19. We systematically searched 7 databases from their inception up to July 21, 2021, to distinguish randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies (CSs), and case–control studies (CCSs) of TCM for COVID-19. Two reviewers independently completed the screening of literature, extraction of data, and quality assessment of included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4 software. Eventually, 29 RCTs involving 3060 patients and 28 retrospective studies (RSs) involving 12,460 patients were included. The meta-analysis demonstrated that TCM could decrease the proportion of patients progressing to severe cases by 55% and the mortality rate of severe or critical patients by 49%. Moreover, TCM could relieve clinical symptoms, curtail the length of hospital stay, improve laboratory indicators, and so on. In addition, we consulted the literature and obtained 149 components of Chinese medicinal herbs that could stably bind to antiviral targets or anti-inflammatory or immune-regulating targets by the prediction of molecular docking. It suggested that the mechanisms involved anti-virus, anti-inflammation, and regulation of immunity. Our study made a systematic review on the efficacy of TCM for COVID-19 and discussed the possible mechanisms, which provided clinical reference and theoretical basis for further research on the mechanism of TCM for COVID-19.
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- Xiaomin Kang
- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Bisht D, Rashid M, Arya RKK, Kumar D, Chaudhary SK, Rana VS, Sethiya NK. Revisiting liquorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) as anti-inflammatory, antivirals and immunomodulators: Potential pharmacological applications with mechanistic insight. PHYTOMEDICINE PLUS : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 2:100206. [PMID: 35403088 PMCID: PMC8683220 DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2021.100206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (G. glabra) commonly known as liquorice is one of the highly exploited and utilized medicinal plant of the world. Since ancient times liquorice is considered as an auspicious and valuable traditional medicine across the world for treatment of various ailments. METHOD Several electronic online scientific databases such as Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, Scifinder, Google Scholar, online books and reports were assessed for collecting information. All the collected information was classified into different sections to meet the objective of the paper. RESULTS The electronic database search yielded 3908 articles from different countries. Out of them one ninety-eight articles published between 1956 and 2021 were included, corresponding to all detailed review on G. glabra and research on anti-inflammatories, antivirals and immunomodulatory through pre-clinical and clinical models. From all selective area of studies on G. glabra and its bioactive components it was established (including molecular mechanisms) as a suitable remedy as per the current requirement of pandemic situation arise through respiratory tract infection. CONCLUSION Different relevant studies have been thoroughly reviewed to gain an insight on utility of liquorice and its bioactive constituents for anti-inflammatories, antivirals and immunomodulatory effects with special emphasized for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection with possible mechanism of action at molecular level. Proposed directions for future research are also outlined to encourage researchers to find out various mechanistic targets and useful value added products of liquorice in future investigations.
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- Dheeraj Bisht
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sir J. C. Bose Technical Campus Bhimtal, Kumaun University Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Colleges, Al-Qassim, 31717, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sir J. C. Bose Technical Campus Bhimtal, Kumaun University Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173 229, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248009, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248009, India
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Du L, Xiao Y, Xu Y, Chen F, Chu X, Cao Y, Zhang X. The Potential Bioactive Components of Nine TCM Prescriptions Against COVID-19 in Lung Cancer Were Explored Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 8:813119. [PMID: 35127768 PMCID: PMC8811133 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.813119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Objective The purpose of this study was to screen active components and molecular targets of nine prescriptions recommended by the National Health Commission (NHC) of China by network pharmacology, and to explore the potential mechanism of the core active components against COVID-19 with molecular docking. Methods Differentially expressed genes of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) screened by edgeR analysis were overlapped with immune-related genes in MMPORT and COVID-19-related genes in GeneCards. The overlapped genes were also COVID-19 immune-related genes in LUAD. TCMSP platform was used to identify active ingredients of the prescription, potential targets were identified by the UniProt database, and the cross genes with COVID-19 immune-related genes in LUAD were used to construct a Chinese Medicine-Logy-immune target network. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were performed on the target genes of each prescription. Finally, the key active components were selected for molecular docking simulation with ACE2. Results We obtained 15 overlapping immunization target genes from FPQXZ, HSYFZ, HSZFZ, and QFPDT, 16 overlapping immunization target genes from QYLFZ, SDYFZ, SRYFZ, and YDBFZ, and 17 overlapping immunization target genes from QYLXZ. ADRB2, FOS, HMOX1, ICAM1, IL6, JUN, NFKBIA, and STAT1 also had the highest-ranked therapeutic targets for 9 prescriptions, and their expressions were positively correlated with TME-related stromal score, immune score, and ESTIMATE score. Among 9 compounds with the highest frequency of occurrence in the 9 prescriptions, baicalein had the highest ACE2 binding affinity and can be well-combined into the active pocket of ACE2 It is stabilized by forming hydrogen bonds with ASN290 and ILE291 in ACE2 and hydrophobic interaction with PHE438, ILE291, and PRO415. Conclusion The nine Chinese medicine prescriptions may play an anti-SARS-CoV-2 role via regulating viral transcription and immune function through multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway.
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- Lin Du
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Clinical Translational Medicine, YuceBio Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Cui HR, Zhang JY, Cheng XH, Zheng JX, Zhang Q, Zheng R, You LZ, Han DR, Shang HC. Immunometabolism at the service of traditional Chinese medicine. Pharmacol Res 2022; 176:106081. [PMID: 35033650 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To enhance therapeutic efficacy and reduce adverse effects, ancient practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescribe combinations of plant species/animal species and minerals designated "TCM formulae" developed based on TCM theory and clinical experience. TCM formulae have been shown to exert curative effects on complex diseases via immune regulation but the underlying mechanisms remain unknown at present. Considerable progress in the field of immunometabolism, referring to alterations in the intracellular metabolism of immune cells that regulate their function, has been made over the past decade. The core context of immunometabolism is regulation of the allocation of metabolic resources supporting host defense and survival, which provides a critical additional dimension and emerging insights into how the immune system and metabolism influence each other during disease progression. This review summarizes research findings on the significant association between the immune function and metabolic remodeling in health and disease as well as the therapeutic modulatory effects of TCM formulae on immunometabolism. Progressive elucidation of the immunometabolic mechanisms involved during the course of TCM treatment continues to aid in the identification of novel potential targets against pathogenicity. In this report, we have provided a comprehensive overview of the benefits of TCM based on regulation of immunometabolism that are potentially applicable for the treatment of modern diseases.
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- He-Rong Cui
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China; School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Senior Department of Infectious Diseases, the Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing 100039, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China.
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Ma LL, Liu HM, Liu XM, Yuan XY, Xu C, Wang F, Lin JZ, Xu RC, Zhang DK. Screening S protein - ACE2 blockers from natural products: Strategies and advances in the discovery of potential inhibitors of COVID-19. Eur J Med Chem 2021; 226:113857. [PMID: 34628234 PMCID: PMC8489279 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.113857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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The Coronavirus disease, 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which poses a major threat to human life and health. Given its continued development, limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the population remains a challenging task. Currently, multiple therapies are being tried around the world to deal with SARS-CoV-2 infection, and a variety of studies have shown that natural products have a significant effect on COVID-19 patients. The combination of SARS-CoV-2 S protein with Angiotensin converting enzyme II(ACE2) of host cell to promote membrane fusion is an initial critical step for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Therefore, screening natural products that inhibit the binding of SARS-CoV-2 S protein and ACE2 also provides a feasible strategy for the treatment of COVID-19. Establishment of high throughput screening model is an important basis and key technology for screening S protein-ACE2 blockers. Based on this, the molecular structures of SARS-CoV-2 and ACE2 and their processes in the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2 and host cell infection were firstly reviewed in this paper, with emphasis on the methods and techniques of screening S protein-ACE2 blockers, including Virtual Screening (VS), Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), Biochromatography, Biotin-avidin with Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assay and Gene Chip Technology. Furthermore, the technical principle, advantages and disadvantages and application scope were further elaborated. Combined with the application of the above screening technologies in S protein-ACE2 blockers, a variety of natural products, such as flavonoids, terpenoids, phenols, alkaloids, were summarized, which could be used as S protein-ACE2 blockers, in order to provide ideas for the efficient discovery of S protein-ACE2 blockers from natural sources and contribute to the development of broad-spectrum anti coronavirus drugs.
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- Le-le Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Preparation of Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Central Laboratory, Nanchang, 330000, PR China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China.
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Lyu M, Fan G, Xiao G, Wang T, Xu D, Gao J, Ge S, Li Q, Ma Y, Zhang H, Wang J, Cui Y, Zhang J, Zhu Y, Zhang B. Traditional Chinese medicine in COVID-19. Acta Pharm Sin B 2021; 11:3337-3363. [PMID: 34567957 PMCID: PMC8450055 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2021.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread across the globe, posing an enormous threat to public health and safety. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), in combination with Western medicine (WM), has made important and lasting contributions in the battle against COVID-19. In this review, updated clinical effects and potential mechanisms of TCM, presented in newly recognized three distinct phases of the disease, are summarized and discussed. By integrating the available clinical and preclinical evidence, the efficacies and underlying mechanisms of TCM on COVID-19, including the highly recommended three Chinese patent medicines and three Chinese medicine formulas, are described in a panorama. We hope that this comprehensive review not only provides a reference for health care professionals and the public to recognize the significant contributions of TCM for COVID-19, but also serves as an evidence-based in-depth summary and analysis to facilitate understanding the true scientific value of TCM.
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- Ming Lyu
- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
- Artemisinin Research Center, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Oxford Chinese Medicine Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PT, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer, the Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Oxford Chinese Medicine Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PT, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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Wang Y, Chu F, Lin J, Li Y, Johnson N, Zhang J, Gai C, Su Z, Cheng H, Wang L, Ding X. Erianin, the main active ingredient of Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl, inhibits precancerous lesions of gastric cancer (PLGC) through suppression of the HRAS-PI3K-AKT signaling pathway as revealed by network pharmacology and in vitro experimental verification. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 279:114399. [PMID: 34246740 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl, a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb used in the treatment of gastric disease, is distinguished as the first of the "nine immortal grasses". Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl and the traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions containing Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl are often prescribed clinically to treat chronic gastritis and precancerous lesions of gastric cancer (PLGC), showing favorable clinical effects and medicinal value in the prevention of gastric cancer. However, the effective ingredients and pharmacological mechanisms through which Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl prevents and treats PLGC have not been adequately identified or interpreted. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed to evaluate the effective ingredients and pharmacological mechanisms of Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl in the prevention and treatment of PLGC using network pharmacology. In addition, in vitro verification was performed to evaluate the mechanism of action of Erianin, the main active ingredient in Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl, providing experimental evidence for the clinical use of Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl in the treatment of PLGC. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using network pharmacology methods, the main ingredients in Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl were screened from the ETCM, BATMAN-TCM, and TCMID databases, and their potential targets were predicted using the Swiss Target Prediction platform. The targets related to PLGC were retrieved through the GeneCard database, and the targets common to the main ingredients of Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl and PLGC were analyzed. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was obtained via the STRING database and analyzed visually using Cytoscape 3.7.2. The underlying mechanisms of the common targets identified through gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis were analyzed using DAVID online. The "component-target-pathway" networks of Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl and Erianin were visually constructed by Cytoscape 3.7.2. The biological activity evaluation of Erianin's effect on PLGC was carried out using MC cell lines, the PLGC cell model established using MNNG to induce damage in normal gastric mucosal epithelial cell (GES-1). After the intervention of different concentrations of Erianin, MC cell viability was explored using the MTT assays, cell migration was determined by wound healing assays, the cell cycle and apoptosis were analyzed using flow cytometry, and the expression levels of related proteins and their phosphorylation in the HRAS-PI3K-AKT signaling pathway were detected by Western blot. RESULTS The "component-target-pathway" network constructed in this study showed 37 active ingredients from Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl and 142 overlapping targets related to both Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl and PLGC. The targets were associated with a variety of cancer-related signaling pathways, including Pathways in cancer, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, Rap1 signaling pathway, Focal adhesion, Ras signaling pathway, and MAPK signaling pathway. Notably, the network showed that Erianin, the primary active ingredient from Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl and the component associated with the most targets, could regulate Pathways in cancer, PI3K-AKT signaling pathway, Focal adhesion, Rap1 signaling pathway, cell cycle, and RAS signaling pathway in the treatment of PLGC. Verification through in vitro experiments found that Erianin can significantly inhibit MC cell viability, inhibit cell migration, block the cell cycle in the G2/M phase, and induce cell apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. The results of the Western blot experiment further showed that Erianin can significantly decrease the protein expression levels of HRAS, AKT, p-AKT, MDM2, Cyclin D1, and p-Gsk3β, and increase the protein expression level of p21, which suggests that Erianin can treat PLGC by regulating the HRAS-PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. CONCLUSION This study explained the positive characteristics of multi-component, multi-target, and multi-approach intervention with Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl in the treatment of PLGC. Our results suggest that Erianin may be a promising candidate in the development of prevention and treatment methods for PLGC. This study provided experimental evidence for the clinical use of Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl to treat PLGC and prevent gastric cancer.
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- Yan Wang
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China; Institute of Regulatory Science for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Fangshan Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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Li Y, Li B, Wang P, Wang Q. Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingfei Paidu Decoction and Xuanfei Baidu Decoction, Inhibited Cytokine Production via NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Macrophages: Implications for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Therapy. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:722126. [PMID: 34764867 PMCID: PMC8576273 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.722126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: Qingfei Paidu decoction (QPD) and Xuanfei Baidu decoction (XBD) are two typical traditional Chinese medicines with proven efficacy for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2, although the underlying mechanism is not well defined. Blunted immune response and enhanced production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (cytokine storm) are two main features observed in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. Analysis based on network pharmacology has revealed that both QPD and XBD played an important role in the regulation of host immunity. We therefore investigated the role of QPD and XBD in the modulation of innate immunity in vitro, focusing on the type 1 interferon (IFN) signaling pathway in A549 cells and pro-inflammatory cytokine production in macrophages. Methods: A549 cells were treated with QPD or XBD and the production of endogenous IFNα and IFNβ as well as the expression levels of some interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) were detected by reverse transcriptase-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). Macrophages derived from THP-1 cells were treated with QPD or XBD and their pro-inflammatory cytokine expression levels were measured by RT-qPCR, 6 h post LPS stimulation. In addition, the expression levels of some pro-inflammatory cytokines were further analyzed by ELISA. The effect of QPD and XBD on the NF-κB signaling pathway and the pinocytosis activity of THP-1-derived macrophages were evaluated by Western blot and neutral red uptake assay, respectively. Results: Although QPD and XBD showed very little effect on the type 1 IFN signaling pathway in A549 cells, either QPD or XBD markedly inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory markers including interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, monocyte chemotactic protein-1, and chemokine ligand 10 in THP-1-derived M1 macrophages. In addition, the phosphorylation of IκBα and NF-κB p65 during the process of macrophage polarization was significantly suppressed following QPD or XBD treatment. QPD and XBD also suppressed the pinocytosis activity of macrophages. Conclusion: QPD and XBD have been shown to have robust anti-inflammatory activities in vitro. Our study demonstrated that both QPD and XBD decreased pro-inflammatory cytokine expression, inhibited the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, and blunted pinocytosis activity in THP-1-derived macrophages.
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- Yujia Li
- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Chengdu, China
- The Joint Laboratory on Transfusion-transmitted Diseases (TTD) Between Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Nanning Blood Center, Nanning, China
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- The Joint Laboratory on Transfusion-transmitted Diseases (TTD) Between Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Nanning Blood Center, Nanning, China
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- The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Wenjiang District, Chengdu, China
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- The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Wenjiang District, Chengdu, China
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Li BH, Li ZY, Liu MM, Tian JZ, Cui QH. Progress in Traditional Chinese Medicine Against Respiratory Viruses: A Review. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:743623. [PMID: 34531754 PMCID: PMC8438140 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.743623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Respiratory viruses, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV)-1, SARS-CoV-2, influenza A viruses, and respiratory syncytial virus, pose a serious threat to society. Based on the guiding principles of “holism” and “syndrome differentiation and treatment”, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique advantages in the treatment of respiratory virus diseases owing to the synergistic effect of multiple components and targets, which prevents drug resistance from arising. According to TCM theory, there are two main strategies in antiviral treatments, namely “dispelling evil” and “fu zheng”. Dispelling evil corresponds to the direct inhibition of virus growth and fu zheng corresponds to immune regulation, inflammation control, and tissue protection in the host. In this review, current progress in using TCMs against respiratory viruses is summarized according to modern biological theories. The prospects for developing TCMs against respiratory viruses is discussed to provide a reference for the research and development of innovative TCMs with multiple components, multiple targets, and low toxicity.
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- Bao-Hong Li
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medicinal Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao, China
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Chen Z, Lv Y, Xu H, Deng L. Herbal Medicine, Gut Microbiota, and COVID-19. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:646560. [PMID: 34305582 PMCID: PMC8293616 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.646560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which has grown to a worldwide pandemic with substantial mortality. The symptoms of COVID-19 range from mild flu-like symptoms, including cough and fever, to life threatening complications. There are still quite a number of patients with COVID-19 showed enteric symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The gastrointestinal tract may be one of the target organs of SARS-CoV-2. Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the main receptor of SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is significantly expressed in intestinal cells. ACE2 links amino acid malnutrition to microbial ecology and intestinal inflammation. Intestinal flora imbalance and endotoxemia may accelerate the progression of COVID-19. Many herbs have demonstrated properties relevant to the treatment of COVID-19, by supporting organs and systems of the body affected by the virus. Herbs can restore the structure of the intestinal flora, which may further modulate the immune function after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Regulation of intestinal flora by herbal medicine may be helpful for the treatment and recovery of the disease. Understanding the role of herbs that regulate intestinal flora in fighting respiratory virus infections and maintaining intestinal flora balance can provide new ideas for preventing and treating COVID-19.
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- Ziqi Chen
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Medical College, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Jezova D, Karailiev P, Karailievova L, Puhova A, Murck H. Food Enrichment with Glycyrrhiza glabra Extract Suppresses ACE2 mRNA and Protein Expression in Rats-Possible Implications for COVID-19. Nutrients 2021; 13:2321. [PMID: 34371831 PMCID: PMC8308790 DOI: 10.3390/nu13072321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a key entry point of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus known to induce Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We have recently outlined a concept to reduce ACE2 expression by the administration of glycyrrhizin, a component of Glycyrrhiza glabra extract, via its inhibitory activity on 11beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11betaHSD2) and resulting activation of mineralocorticoid receptor (MR). We hypothesized that in organs such as the ileum, which co-express 11betaHSD2, MR and ACE2, the expression of ACE2 would be suppressed. We studied organ tissues from an experiment originally designed to address the effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra extract on stress response. Male Sprague Dawley rats were left undisturbed or exposed to chronic mild stress for five weeks. For the last two weeks, animals continued with a placebo diet or received a diet containing extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra root at a dose of 150 mg/kg of body weight/day. Quantitative PCR measurements showed a significant decrease in gene expression of ACE2 in the small intestine of rats fed with diet containing Glycyrrhiza glabra extract. This effect was independent of the stress condition and failed to be observed in non-target tissues, namely the heart and the brain cortex. In the small intestine we also confirmed the reduction of ACE2 at the protein level. Present findings provide evidence to support the hypothesis that Glycyrrhiza glabra extract may reduce an entry point of SARS-CoV-2. Whether this phenomenon, when confirmed in additional studies, is linked to the susceptibility of cells to the virus requires further studies.
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- Daniela Jezova
- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, 84505 Bratislava, Slovakia; (D.J.); (P.K.); (L.K.); (A.P.)
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, 84505 Bratislava, Slovakia; (D.J.); (P.K.); (L.K.); (A.P.)
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, 84505 Bratislava, Slovakia; (D.J.); (P.K.); (L.K.); (A.P.)
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences, 84505 Bratislava, Slovakia; (D.J.); (P.K.); (L.K.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Philipps-University Marburg, 35039 Marburg, Germany
- Murck-Neuroscience, Westfield, NJ 07090, USA
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Maddah M, Bahramsoltani R, Yekta NH, Rahimi R, Aliabadi R, Pourfath M. Proposing high-affinity inhibitors from Glycyrrhiza glabra L. against SARS-CoV-2 infection: virtual screening and computational analysis. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj02031e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Licorice as a traditional medicine introduces promising antiviral phytochemicals against SARS-CoV-2.
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- Mina Maddah
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
- Super Computing Institute, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Persian Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Phytopharmacology Interest Group (PPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
- Super Computing Institute, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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