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Park KD, Kwack MH, Yoon HJ, Lee WJ. Effects of Siegesbeckia herba extract against particulate matter 10 (PM 10 ) in skin barrier-disrupted mouse models. Skin Res Technol 2024; 30:e13615. [PMID: 38391025 PMCID: PMC10885184 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13615] [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: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Skin barrier disruption is a significant problem of the older population in an aging society. It is characterized by increased transepidermal water loss and decreased skin water content, and particulate matter (PM) is a social issue that can contribute to the exacerbation of skin inflammation. Thus, addressing this problem is urgent. METHODS Skin barrier-disrupted mouse models were induced by two methods using acetone application or tape-stripping. This study investigated the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties of the Siegesbeckia herba extract (SHE) on PM-induced changes in skin barrier-disrupted mouse models. To examine changes in skin water content, inflammatory cytokines, and keratinocyte differentiation markers, mouse models were treated with vehicle 100 μL, PM10 100 μL (100 μg/mL), SHE 100 μL, or PM10 100 μL (100 μg/mL) plus SHE 100 μL. RESULTS SHE preserved skin hydration in the skin barrier-disrupted mouse models regardless of the presence of PM10 . SHE also inhibited the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α and normalized the downregulation of keratinocyte differentiation markers against PM10 in skin barrier-disrupted mouse models. CONCLUSIONS This study elucidated the therapeutic effects of SHE against PM10 in skin barrier-disrupted mouse models.
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- Kyung Duck Park
- Department of Dermatology, School of MedicineKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- Department of Immunology, School of MedicineKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of MedicineKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, School of MedicineKyungpook National UniversityDaeguSouth Korea
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Lv X, Wang X, Wang X, Han Y, Chen H, Hao Y, Zhang H, Cui C, Gao Q, Zheng Z. Research progress in arthritis treatment with the active components of Herba siegesbeckiae. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 169:115939. [PMID: 38007937 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115939] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023] Open
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Arthritis is a group of diseases characterized by joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gouty arthritis are the most common types of arthritis. Arthritis severely affects the quality of life of patients and imposes a heavy financial and medical burden on their families and society at large. As a widely used traditional Chinese medicine, Herba siegesbeckiae has many pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic, anti-ischemic injury, cardiovascular protection, and hypoglycemic. In addition, it has significant therapeutic effects on arthritis. The rich chemical compositions of H. siegesbeckiae primarily include diterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, and flavonoids. As one of the main active components of H. siegesbeckiae, kirenol and quercetin play a vital role in reducing arthritis symptoms. In the present study, the research progress in arthritis treatment with the active components of H. siegesbeckiae is reviewed.
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- Xiaoqian Lv
- Binzhou Medical University, 264003 Yantai, China
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- The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, 271000 Taian, China
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- Binzhou Medical University, 264003 Yantai, China
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- Binzhou Medical University, 264003 Yantai, China
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- The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, 271000 Taian, China
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- The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, 271000 Taian, China
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- The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, 271000 Taian, China
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- The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, 271000 Taian, China
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- The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, 271000 Taian, China.
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- The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, 271000 Taian, China.
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Xiao B, Li J, Qiao Z, Yang S, Kwan HY, Jiang T, Zhang M, Xia Q, Liu Z, Su T. Therapeutic effects of Siegesbeckia orientalis L. and its active compound luteolin in rheumatoid arthritis: network pharmacology, molecular docking and experimental validation. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 317:116852. [PMID: 37390879 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116852] [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: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common difficult disease with a high disability rate. Siegesbeckia orientalis L. (SO), a Chinese medicinal herb that is commonly used for treating RA in clinical practice. While, the anti-RA effect and the mechanisms of action of SO, as well as its active compound(s) have not been elucidated clearly. AIM OF THE STUDY We aim to explore the molecular mechanism of SO against RA by using network pharmacology analysis, as well as the in vitro and in vivo experimental validations, and to explore the potential bioactive compound(s) in SO. METHODS Network pharmacology is an advanced technology that provides us an efficient way to study the therapeutic actions of herbs with the underlying mechanisms of action delineated. Here, we used this approach to explore the anti-RA effects of SO, and then the molecular biological approaches were used to verify the prediction. We first established a drug-ingredient-target-disease network and a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of SO-related RA targets, followed by the Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses. Further, we used lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGFA)-induced human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) models, as well as adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA) rat model to validate the anti-RA effects of SO. The chemical profile of SO was also determined by using the UHPLC-TOF-MS/MS analysis. RESULTS Network pharmacology analysis highlighted inflammatory- and angiogenesis-related signaling pathways as promising pathways that mediate the anti-RA effects of SO. Further, in both in vivo and in vitro models, we found that the anti-RA effect of SO is at least partially due to the inhibition of toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) signaling. Molecular docking analysis revealed that luteolin, an active compound in SO, shows the highest degree of connections in compound-target network; moreover, it has a direct binding to the TLR4/MD-2 complex, which is confirmed in cell models. Besides, more than forty compounds including luteolin, darutoside and kaempferol corresponding to their individual peaks were identified tentatively via matching with the empirical molecular formulae and their mass fragments. CONCLUSION We found that SO and its active compound luteolin exhibit anti-RA activities and potently inhibit TLR4 signaling both in vitro and in vivo. These findings not only indicate the advantage of network pharmacology in the discovery of herb-based therapeutics for treating diseases, but also suggest that SO and its active compound(s) could be developed as potential anti-RA therapeutic drugs.
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- Bixia Xiao
- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China.
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China; Institute for Research and Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, Shenzhen, China.
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Zhao D, Guo K, Zhang Q, Wu Y, Ma C, He W, Jin X, Zhang X, Wang Y, Lin S, Shang H. Mechanism of XiJiaQi in the treatment of chronic heart failure: Integrated analysis by pharmacoinformatics, molecular dynamics simulation, and SPR validation. Comput Biol Med 2023; 166:107479. [PMID: 37783074 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.107479] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a complicated clinical syndrome with a high mortality rate. XiJiaQi (XJQ) is a traditional Chinese medicine used in the clinical treatment of CHF, but its bioactive components and their modes of action remain unknown. This study was designed to unravel the molecular mechanism of XJQ in the treatment of CHF using multiple computer-assisted and experimental methods. METHODS Pharmacoinformatics-based methods were used to explore the active components and targets of XJQ in the treatment of CHF. ADMETlab was then utilized to evaluate the pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties of core components. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses were to explore the underlying mechanism of XJQ treatment. Molecular docking, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), and molecular dynamics (MD) were employed to evaluate the binding of active components to putative targets. RESULTS Astragaloside IV, formononetin, kirenol, darutoside, periplocin and periplocymarin were identified as core XJQ-related components, and IL6 and STAT3 were identified as core XJQ targets. ADME/T results indicated that periplocin and periplocymarin may have potential toxicity. GO and KEGG pathway analyses revealed that XJQ mainly intervenes in inflammation, apoptosis, diabetes, and atherosclerosis-related biological pathways. Molecular docking and SPR revealed that formononetin had a high affinity with IL6 and STAT3. Furthermore, MD simulation confirmed that formononetin could firmly bind to the site 2 region of IL6 and the DNA binding domain of STAT3. CONCLUSION This study provides a mechanistic rationale for the clinical application of XJQ. Modulation of STAT3 and IL-6 by XJQ can impact CHF, further guiding research efforts into the molecular underpinnings of CHF.
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- Dongyang Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China.
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Thi Viet Thanh N, Thanh Tung D, Van Duong L, Thi Minh T, Dinh Hoang V, Yang SY, Yen PH. Two new chlorinated sesquiterpenes from Sigesbeckia orientalis. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:3677-3684. [PMID: 35862631 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2099389] [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: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Two new chlorinated guaianane-type sesquiterpenes (named chlosigesolides A and B) together with eight known compounds were isolated from the leaves and twigs of Sigesbeckia orientalis. Their structures were determined by analysis of HR-ESI-MS, 1D- and 2D-NMR spectral data as well as comparison with the literature. Absolute configurations of new compounds were elucidated by NOESY and ECD methods. Chlosigesolide A inhibited NO production in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages with IC50 value of 10.9 ± 0.8 μM. Other compounds exhibited inhibitory activity at IC50 in range of 26.5 to 49.7 μM.
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- Nguyen Thi Viet Thanh
- School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Sangji University, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam
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Tao G, Li Q, Xu S, Song W, Yang Z, Zhou Y, Gao L, Huang W, Li X, Ye Y. Rapid identification of chemical compositions from three species of Siegesbeckiae Herba by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-quadrupole time of flight-mass spectrometry in combination with deoxyribonucleic acid barcoding. J Sep Sci 2023; 46:e2300160. [PMID: 37269050 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300160] [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: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Siegesbeckiae Herba, a traditional Chinese medicine, originates from Siegesbeckia orientalis, S. glabrescens, and S. pubescens in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China. However, accurate identification of decoction pieces from the three plants remains a challenge. In this study, 26 batches of Siegesbeckiae Herba were identified by deoxyribonucleic acid barcoding, and their chemical compositions were determined using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-quadrupole time of flight-mass spectrometry. The results showed that the internal transcribed spacer 2 and internal transcribed spacer 1-5.8 S- internal transcribed spacer 2 sequences could distinguish three species. In total, 48 compounds were identified including 12 marker compounds screened for three species using the partial least square discriminant analysis. Among these, two diterpenoids 16-O-malonylkirenol and 15-O-malonylkirenol, and a novel diterpenoid 15,16-di-O-malonylkirenol were isolated and identified. A convenient method for the identification of Siegesbeckiae Herba was established using kirenol and 16-O-acetlydarutoside as control standards by thin-layer chromatography. Unexpectedly, none of the batches of S. orientalis contained kirenol, which did not meet the quality standards of Siegesbeckiae Herba, suggesting that the rationality of kirenol as a quality marker for S. orientalis should be further investigated. The results of this study will contribute to the quality control of Siegesbeckiae Herba.
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- Guanqi Tao
- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Research Institute, Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd, Xinchang, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Research Institute, Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd, Xinchang, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Research Institute, Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd, Xinchang, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Research Institute, Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd, Xinchang, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Research Institute, Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd, Xinchang, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First People's Hospital of Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Research Institute, Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd, Xinchang, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Research Institute, Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd, Xinchang, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Drug Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Research Institute, Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd, Xinchang, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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Dumitriu Buzia O, Păduraru AM, Stefan CS, Dinu M, Cocoș DI, Nwabudike LC, Tatu AL. Strategies for Improving Transdermal Administration: New Approaches to Controlled Drug Release. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041183. [PMID: 37111667 PMCID: PMC10143057 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041183] [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: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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In this work, we aim to address several strategies to improve transdermal drug delivery, such as iontophoresis, sonophoresis, electroporation and micron. We also propose a review of some transdermal patches and their applications in medicine. TDDs (transdermal patches with delayed active substances) are multilayered pharmaceutical preparations that may contain one or more active substances, of which, systemic absorption is achieved through intact skin. The paper also presents new approaches to the controlled release of drugs: niosomes, microemulsions, transfersomes, ethosomes, but also hybrid approaches nanoemulsions and microns. The novelty of this review lies in the presentation of strategies to improve the transdermal administration of drugs, combined with their applications in medicine, in light of pharmaceutical technological developments.
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- Olimpia Dumitriu Buzia
- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galați, 800008 Galați, Romania
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- Clinical Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunarea de Jos" University, 800008 Galati, Romania
- Dermatology Department, "Sf. Cuvioasa Parascheva" Clinical Hospital of Infectious Diseases, 800179 Galati, Romania
- Multidisciplinary Integrative Center for Dermatologic Interface Research MIC-DIR, 800010 Galati, Romania
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Wang L, Chen M, Sun Q, Yang Y, Rong R. Discovery of the potential neuraminidase inhibitors from Polygonum cuspidatum by ultrafiltration combined with mass spectrometry guided by molecular docking. J Sep Sci 2023; 46:e2200937. [PMID: 36905353 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202200937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Neuraminidase is an important target in the treatment of the influenza A virus. Screening natural neuraminidase inhibitors from medicinal plants is crucial for drug research. This study proposed a rapid strategy for identifying neuraminidase inhibitors from different crude extracts (Polygonum cuspidatum, Cortex Fraxini, and Herba Siegesbeckiae) using ultrafiltration combined with mass spectrometry guided by molecular docking. Firstly, the main component library of the three herbs was established, followed by molecular docking between the components and neuraminidase. Only the crude extracts with numbers of potential neuraminidase inhibitors identified by molecular docking were selected for ultrafiltration. This guided approach reduced experimental blindness and improved efficiency. The results of molecular docking indicated that the compounds in Polygonum cuspidatum demonstrated good binding affinity with neuraminidase. Subsequently, ultrafiltration-mass spectrometry was employed to screen for neuraminidase inhibitors in Polygonum cuspidatum. A total of five compounds were fished out, and they were identified as trans-polydatin, cis-polydatin, emodin-1-O-β-D-glucoside, emodin-8-O-β-D-glucoside, and emodin. The enzyme inhibitory assay showed that they all had neuraminidase inhibitory effects. In addition, the key residues of the interaction between neuraminidase and fished compounds were predicted. In all, this study could provide a strategy for the rapid screening of the potential enzyme inhibitors from medicinal herbs.
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- Liqing Wang
- Department of Instrument Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, PR China
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- Department of Instrument Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, PR China
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- Department of Instrument Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, PR China
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- Antivirus Collaborative Innovation Center, Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, PR China.,Collaborative Innovation Center for Antiviral Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, PR China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Basic research, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, PR China
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- Department of Instrument Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, PR China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Basic research, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, PR China
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Effect of Siegesbeckiae Herba on Immune-inflammation of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Data Mining and Network Pharmacology. Eur J Integr Med 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2023.102242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Zhao M, Wei F, Sun G, Wen Y, Xiang J, Su F, Zhan L, Nian Q, Chen Y, Zeng J. Natural compounds targeting glycolysis as promising therapeutics for gastric cancer: A review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1004383. [PMID: 36438836 PMCID: PMC9684197 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1004383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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Gastric cancer, a common malignant disease, seriously endangers human health and life. The high mortality rate due to gastric cancer can be attributed to a lack of effective therapeutic drugs. Cancer cells utilize the glycolytic pathway to produce energy even under aerobic conditions, commonly referred to as the Warburg effect, which is a characteristic of gastric cancer. The identification of new targets based on the glycolytic pathway for the treatment of gastric cancer is a viable option, and accumulating evidence has shown that phytochemicals have extensive anti-glycolytic properties. We reviewed the effects and mechanisms of action of phytochemicals on aerobic glycolysis in gastric cancer cells. Phytochemicals can effectively inhibit aerobic glycolysis in gastric cancer cells, suppress cell proliferation and migration, and promote apoptosis, via the PI3K/Akt, c-Myc, p53, and other signaling pathways. These pathways affect the expressions of HIF-1α, HK2, LDH, and other glycolysis-related proteins. This review further assesses the potential of using plant-derived compounds for the treatment of gastric cancer and sheds insight into the development of new drugs.
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- Maoyuan Zhao
- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Sichuan Integrative Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Geriatric Department, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Ruan Jian Qing Mai Recipe Inhibits the Inflammatory Response in Acute Lower Limb Ischemic Mice through the JAK2/STAT3 Pathway. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:2481022. [PMID: 36034959 PMCID: PMC9410777 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2481022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ruan jian qing mai recipe (RJQM) is an empirical prescription for treating arteriosclerosis obliterans (ASO). However, the mechanism of RJQM recipe-mediated ASO attenuation has not yet been elucidated. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the mechanism by which the RJQM recipe relieves ASO in a mouse model of lower limb ischemia, which was established by ligating and breaking the femoral artery of the left lower limb. The surgical groups were divided into the ischemic group, beraprost sodium group, low-dose RJQM group, medium-dose RJQM group, and high-dose RJQM group. Normal mice were set as the control group. The blood flow of the lower limb was examined on days 7 and 14. At the end of animal procedures, blood samples were collected, and the rectus femoris of the left lower limb were harvested. Results revealed that mice in the ischemic group demonstrated low blood flow. Additionally, hematoxylin and eosin, and Masson staining results showed that inflammation of the rectus femoris was obvious in the ischemia group, and the level of fibrosis was increased. Blood flow was recovered in all treatment groups compared to the ischemic group, and the inflammatory infiltration and fibrosis of the rectus femoris were relieved after RJQM treatment. The serum levels of interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-21 were decreased, and the expression of JAK2/STAT3 proteins was inhibited in all RJQM treatment groups compared to the ischemia group. Furthermore, the improvement of IL-17A, IL-21, and rectus femoris fibrosis was more obvious with increasing treatment time. In conclusion, RJQM can effectively alleviate ASO and promote the recovery of lower limb blood flow by regulating the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway to reduce the inflammatory response.
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Efficacy and Safety of Qinpi Tongfeng Formula in the Treatment of Acute Gouty Arthritis: A Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:7873426. [PMID: 35865342 PMCID: PMC9296295 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7873426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objective Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has certain curative effect against acute gouty arthritis (AGA), but it lacks high-quality evidence-based studies. In this randomized controlled trial, we try to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Qinpi Tongfeng Formula (QPTFF) in the treatment of AGA. Methods One hundred and fourteen patients with AGA (damp heat accumulation syndrome) who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly divided into treatment group and control group in a ratio of 1 : 1. Patients in the treatment group were treated with QPTFF, and patients in the control group were treated with diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets for 7 days. The primary outcome measure was the change in visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain from the baseline to day 8. The secondary outcome measures were joint symptom score, TCM syndrome score, total effective rate, pain cure rate, complete pain relief time, patient satisfaction score, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and serum uric acid level. The safety outcome measures were routine blood test, urinalysis, liver function including alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, renal function including blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine, and the rate of treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs). Results 105 patients with 53 in the treatment group and 52 in the control group completed the 7-day treatment. There was no significant difference between two groups in demographic characteristics, VAS score for pain, joint symptom score, TCM syndrome score, ESR, CRP, and serum uric acid level before enrollment at baseline (based on both the full analysis set (FAS) and per protocol set (PPS), P > 0.05). The 95% confidence interval of the difference between the eighth and first VAS score for pain of the two groups was (−0.57, 0.42) in FAS and (−0.48, 0.47) in PPS. The lower bound of both FAS and PPS is greater than the bound value of −0.7. On day 8, there was no significant difference between the two groups in joint symptom score, TCM syndrome score, total effective rate, pain cure rate, complete pain relief time, patient satisfaction score, ESR, and CRP (FAS and PPS, P > 0.05). The serum uric acid level and TRAEs in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (FAS and PPS, P < 0.05). Conclusions QPTFF could alleviate the symptoms of patients with AGA, which is not inferior to diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets in analgesic. Moreover, QPTFF overmatches diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets in decreasing serum uric acid level and TRAEs. Therefore, the results provide reliable foundation for QPTTF in the treatment of AGA. Trial Registration. This study protocol was registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (registration number: ChiCTR2100050638).
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Wei X, Wu Y, Pan H, Zhang Q, He K, Xia G, Xia H, Lin S, Shang HC. Proteomics Revealed That Mitochondrial Function Contributed to the Protective Effect of Herba Siegesbeckiae Against Cardiac Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:895797. [PMID: 35872903 PMCID: PMC9299383 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.895797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is the main obstacle to percutaneous coronary intervention, lacking effective therapeutic measures in a clinical setting. Herba Siegesbeckiae (HS) is a traditional herb with multiple pharmacological activities and evidence of cardiovascular protection. However, few data are available regarding the role of HS in cardiac I/R. This study aimed to explore the effect and underlying mechanism of HS aqueous extract on cardiac I/R injury. Materials and Methods Herba Siegesbeckiae aqueous extract was prepared and analyzed by UHPLC-MS/MS. After intragastric administration of HS once daily for 7 days, male Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to 30 min occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery followed by 120 min reperfusion to elicit I/R. Various parameters like myocardial infarction and apoptosis, 12-lead ECG and hemodynamics, cardiac morphology and myocardial enzymes, quantitative proteomics, mitochondrial ultrastructure and electron transport chain (ETC) function, oxidative stress and antioxidation, and NLRP3 inflammasome and inflammation were evaluated. Results The chemical constituents of HS aqueous extract were mainly divided into flavonoids, diterpenoids, and organic acids. In vivo, HS aqueous extract notably alleviated myocardial I/R injury, as evidenced by a reduction in infarct size, apoptotic cells, and cardiac lesion enzymes; decline of ST-segment elevation; improvement of cardiac function; and preservation of morphology. Quantitative proteomics demonstrated that HS reversed the alteration in the expression of Adgb, Cbr1, Decr1, Eif5, Uchl5, Lmo7, Bdh1, Ckmt2, COX7A, and RT1-CE1 after I/R. In addition, HS preserved myocardial ultrastructure and restored the function of mitochondrial ETC complexes following exposure to I/R; HS significantly suppressed I/R-elicited increase of ROS, RNS, MDA, and 8-OHdG, restrained the acetylation of MnSOD, and recovered the activity of MnSOD; and HS reversed I/R-induced elevation of NLRP3 inflammasome and inhibited the release of inflammatory factors and pyroptosis. Conclusion Herba Siegesbeckiae aqueous extract ameliorated cardiac I/R injury, which is associated with mitigating oxidative stress, suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome, and restoring mitochondrial function by regulating the expression of Adgb, Cbr1, Decr1, Eif5, Uchl5, Lmo7, Bdh1, Ckmt2, COX7A, and RT1-CE1.
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- Xiaohong Wei
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Disease, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Hong-Cai Shang,
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Sheng Lin,
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Kwack MH, Bang JS, Lee WJ. Preventative Effects of Antioxidants against PM 10 on Serum IgE Concentration, Mast Cell Counts, Inflammatory Cytokines, and Keratinocyte Differentiation Markers in DNCB-Induced Atopic Dermatitis Mouse Model. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11071334. [PMID: 35883825 PMCID: PMC9311925 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11071334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Particulate matter (PM) can cause oxidative stress, inflammation, and skin aging. We investigated the effects of antioxidants such as dieckol, punicalagin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), resveratrol, and Siegesbeckiae Herba extract (SHE) against PM < 10 μm (PM10) on serum IgE concentration, mast cell counts, inflammatory cytokines, and keratinocyte differentiation markers in a 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced atopic dermatitis mouse model. Seven-week-old BALB/c mice were sensitized with 2% DNCB. Atopic dermatitis-like lesions were induced on the mice with 0.2% DNCB. Antioxidants and PM10 were applied to the mice for 4 weeks. PM10 increased the serum IgE concentration and spleen weight in mice, and all antioxidants downregulated these parameters. Histological examination showed an increase in epidermal thickness and mast cell counts in response to PM10, and all antioxidants showed a decrease. PM10 upregulates the expression of inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-17α, IL-25, IL-31 and thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) in mice, and all antioxidants inhibited the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines. ELISA showed the same results as real-time PCR. PM10 downregulates the expression of keratinocyte differentiation markers, including loricrin and filaggrin, in mouse keratinocytes and antioxidants prevented the downregulation of the keratinocyte differentiation markers. Conclusively, PM10 aggravated the DNCB-induced mouse model in serum IgE concentration, mast cell counts, inflammatory cytokine, and keratinocyte differentiation markers. In addition, antioxidants modulated changes in the DNCB-induced mouse model caused by PM10.
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- Mi Hee Kwack
- BK21 FOUR KNU Convergence Educational Program of Biomedical Sciences for Creative Future Talents, Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Korea;
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Korea;
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-420-5838
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Wu J, Fu YS, Lin K, Huang X, Chen YJ, Lai D, Kang N, Huang L, Weng CF. A narrative review: The pharmaceutical evolution of phenolic syringaldehyde. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113339. [PMID: 35780614 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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To better understand the pharmacological characters of syringaldehyde (SA), which is a key-odorant compound of whisky and brandy, this review article is the first to compile the published literature for molecular docking that were subsequently validated by in vitro and in vivo assays to predict and develop insights into the medicinal properties of SA in terms of anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, and anti-diabetes. The molecular docking displayed significantly binding affinity for SA towards tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and antioxidant enzymes when inflammation from myocardial infarction and spinal cord ischemia. Moreover, SA nicely docked with dipeptidyl peptidase-IV, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor, acetylcholine M2 receptor, and acetylcholinesterase in anti-diabetes investigations. These are associated with (1) an increase glucose utilization and insulin sensitivity to an anti-hyperglycemic effect; and (2) to potentiate intestinal contractility to abolish the α-amylase reaction when concurrently reducing retention time and glucose absorption of the intestinal tract to achieve a glucose-lowering effect. In silico screening of multi-targets concomitantly with preclinical tests could provide a potential exploration for new indications for drug discovery and development.
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- Jingyi Wu
- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, Fujian, China.
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- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, Fujian, China; Institute of Respiratory Disease, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, Fujian, China.
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- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, Fujian, China.
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- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, Fujian, China.
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- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, Fujian, China.
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- Medical Research Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361021, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361021, Fujian, China.
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- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, Fujian, China.
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- Anatomy and Functional Physiology Section, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, Fujian, China; Institute of Respiratory Disease, Department of Basic Medical Science, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, Fujian, China.
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Chao J, Chen TY, Pao LH, Deng JS, Cheng YC, Su SY, Huang SS. Ethnobotanical Survey on Bitter Tea in Taiwan. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:816029. [PMID: 35250565 PMCID: PMC8894760 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.816029] [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: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Ethnopharmacological evidence: In Taiwan, herbal tea is considered a traditional medicine and has been consumed for hundreds of years. In contrast to regular tea, herbal teas are prepared using plants other than the regular tea plant, Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze. Bitter tea (kǔ-chá), a series of herbal teas prepared in response to common diseases in Taiwan, is often made from local Taiwanese plants. However, the raw materials and formulations have been kept secret and verbally passed down by store owners across generations without a fixed recipe, and the constituent plant materials have not been disclosed. Aim of the study: The aim was to determine the herbal composition of bitter tea sold in Taiwan, which can facilitate further studies on pharmacological applications and conserve cultural resources. Materials and methods: Interviews were conducted through a semi-structured questionnaire. The surveyed respondents were traditional sellers of traditional herbal tea. The relevant literature was collated for a systematic analysis of the composition, characteristics, and traditional and modern applications of the plant materials used in bitter tea. We also conducted an association analysis of the composition of Taiwanese bitter tea with green herb tea (qing-cao-cha tea), another commonly consumed herbal tea in Taiwan, as well as herbal teas in neighboring areas outside Taiwan. Results: After visiting a total of 59 stores, we identified 32 bitter tea formulations and 73 plant materials. Asteraceae was the most commonly used family, and most stores used whole plants. According to a network analysis of nine plant materials used in high frequency as drug pairs, Tithonia diversifolia and Ajuga nipponensis were found to be the core plant materials used in Taiwanese bitter tea. Conclusion: Plant materials used in Taiwanese bitter tea were distinct, with multiple therapeutic functions. Further research is required to clarify their efficacy and mechanisms.
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- Jung Chao
- Chinese Medicine Research Center, Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources, Master Program for Food and Drug Safety, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Chinese Medicine Research Center, Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Health Industry Technology, Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Shan-Yu Su, ; Shyh-Shyun Huang,
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- Department of Food Nutrition and Health Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Shan-Yu Su, ; Shyh-Shyun Huang,
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Yan F, Tian Y, Huang Y, Wang Q, Liu P, Wang N, Zhao F, Zhong L, Hui W, Luo Y. Xi-Xian-Tong-Shuan capsule alleviates vascular cognitive impairment in chronic cerebral hypoperfusion rats by promoting white matter repair, reducing neuronal loss, and inhibiting the expression of pro-inflammatory factors. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 145:112453. [PMID: 34808554 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND While the number of cases of vascular cognitive impairment caused by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) has been increasing every year, there are currently no clinically effective treatment methods. At present, Xi-Xian-Tong-Shuan capsule is predominantly used in patients with acute cerebral ischemia; however, its protective effect on CCH has rarely been reported. OBJECTIVE To explore the underlying mechanisms by which Xi-Xian-Tong-Shuan capsule alleviates cognitive impairment caused by CCH. METHODS A model of CCH was established in specific-pathogen-free (SPF)-grade male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats using bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (BCCAO). Xi-Xian-Tong-Shuan capsules were intragastrically administered for 42 days after the BCCAO surgery. We then assessed for changes in cognitive function, expression levels of pro-inflammatory factors, and coagulation function as well as for the presence of white matter lesions and neuronal loss. One-way ANOVA and Tukey's test were used to analyze the experimental data. RESULTS The rats showed significant cognitive dysfunction after the BCCAO surgery along with white matter lesions, a loss of neurons, and elevated levels of inflammatory factors, all of which were significantly reversed after intervention with Xi-Xian-Tong-Shuan capsules. CONCLUSION Xi-Xian-Tong-Shuan capsules can ameliorate vascular cognitive impairment in CCH rats by preventing damage of white matter, reducing neuronal loss, and inhibiting the expression of pro-inflammatory factors. Our study provides a new reference for the clinical treatment of chronic cerebral ischemia with Xi-Xian-Tong-Shuan capsules.
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- Feng Yan
- Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease Research and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease Research and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease Research and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease Research and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease Research and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease Research and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Disease Research and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China; Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Trang DT, Huong PTT, Cuc NT, Dung DT, Trang BTT, Nhiem NX, Huu Tai B, Van Kiem P. Four New Acyclic Diterpenes From Siegesbeckia orientalis. Nat Prod Commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x211056140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Four new acyclic diterpenes, siegetalises A-D (1-4), were isolated from the aerial parts of Siegesbeckia orientalis. Their chemical structures were elucidated by extensive analysis of high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectral data. The effects of the isolated compounds on the activity of xanthine oxidase were evaluated by the oxidative reaction with xanthine as a substrate. At a concentration of 50 µM, compounds 1-4 exhibited xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity at levels of 13.59% ± 0.51%, 19.64% ± 1.54%, 17.45% ± 1.26%, and 21.36% ± 1.40%, respectively.
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- Do Thi Trang
- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Ha JW, Boo YC. Siegesbeckiae Herba Extract and Chlorogenic Acid Ameliorate the Death of HaCaT Keratinocytes Exposed to Airborne Particulate Matter by Mitigating Oxidative Stress. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10111762. [PMID: 34829633 PMCID: PMC8615115 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10111762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Airborne particulate matter with a size of 10 μm or less (PM10) can cause oxidative damages and inflammatory reactions in the skin. This study was conducted to discover natural products that are potentially useful in protecting the skin from PM10. Among the hot water extracts of a total of 23 medicinal plants, Siegesbeckiae Herba extract (SHE), which showed the strongest protective effect against PM10 cytotoxicity, was selected, and its mechanism of action and active constituents were explored. SHE ameliorated PM10-induced cell death, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, lipid peroxidation, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in HaCaT cells. SHE decreased the expression of KEAP1, a negative regulator of NRF2, and increased the expression of NRF2 target genes, such as HMOX1 and NQO1. SHE selectively induced the enzymes involved in the synthesis of GSH (GCL-c and GCL-m), the regeneration of GSH (GSR and G6PDH), and GSH conjugation of xenobiotics (GSTκ1), rather than the enzymes that directly scavenge ROS (SOD1, CAT, and GPX1). SHE increased the cellular content of GSH and mitigated the oxidation of GSH to GSSG caused by PM10 exposure. Of the solvent fractions of SHE, the n-butyl alcohol (BA) fraction ameliorated cell death in both the absence and presence of PM10. The BA fraction contained a high amount of chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acid reduced PM10-induced cell death, LDH release, and ROS production. This study suggests that SHE protects cells from PM10 toxicity by increasing the cellular antioxidant capacity and that chlorogenic acid may be an active phytochemical of SHE.
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