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Erdenebileg S, Kim M, Nam Y, Cha KH, Le TT, Jung SH, Nho CW. Artemisia argyi ethanol extract ameliorates nonalcoholic steatohepatitis-induced liver fibrosis by modulating gut microbiota and hepatic signaling. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 333:118415. [PMID: 38848971 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118415] [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: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Artemisia argyi (AA), a herbal medicine traditionally used in Asian countries, to treat inflammatory conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, arthritis, allergic asthma and colitis. However, the mechanism of action of this plant with regard to hepatitis and other liver-related diseases is still unclear. AIM This study aimed to investigate the effects of AA ethanol extract on NASH-related fibrosis and gut microbiota in a choline-deficient, L-amino acid-defined, high-fat diet (CDAHFD)-induced mouse model. METHODS Male C57BL/6J mice were fed CDAHFD, with or without AA ethanol extract treatment. Biochemical markers, lipid profiles, hepatic mRNA expression levels of key genes, and the fibrosis area were assessed. In vitro, TGF-β-stimulated human hepatic stellate LX-2 cells and mouse primary hepatic stellate cells (mHSCs) were used to elucidate the effects of AA ethanol extract on fibrosis and steatosis. 16S rRNA sequencing, QIIME2, and PICRUST2 were employed to analyze gut microbial diversity, composition, and functional pathways. RESULTS Treatment with the AA ethanol extract improved plasma and liver lipid profiles, modulated hepatic mRNA expression levels of antioxidant, lipolytic, and fibrosis-related genes, and significantly reduced CDAHFD-induced hepatic fibrosis. Gut microbiota analysis revealed a marked decrease in Acetivibrio ethanolgignens abundance upon treatment with the AA ethanol extract, and its functional pathways were significantly correlated with NASH/fibrosis markers. The AA ethanol extract and its active components (jaceosidin, eupatilin, and chlorogenic acid) inhibited fibrosis-related markers in LX-2 and mHSC. CONCLUSION The AA ethanol extract exerted therapeutic effects on CDAHFD-induced liver disease by modulating NASH/fibrosis-related factors and gut microbiota composition. Notably, AA treatment reduced the abundance of the potentially profibrotic bacterium (A. ethanolgignens). These findings suggest that AA is a promising candidate for treating NASH-induced fibrosis.
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- Saruul Erdenebileg
- Smart Farm Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea; Natural Product Applied Science, KIST School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea
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- Natural Product Applied Science, KIST School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea; Natural Product Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea; Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon-do, 26426, South Korea
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- Smart Farm Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea; Natural Product Applied Science, KIST School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea
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- Natural Product Applied Science, KIST School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea; Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon-do, 26426, South Korea; Natural Product Informatics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea
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- Natural Product Applied Science, KIST School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea; Natural Product Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea
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- Natural Product Applied Science, KIST School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea; Natural Product Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea
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- Smart Farm Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea; Natural Product Applied Science, KIST School, University of Science and Technology (UST), Gangneung, Gangwon-do, 25451, South Korea.
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Lu M, Rao J, Ming J, He J, Huang B, Zheng G, Cao Y. Toxicity study of mineral medicine haematitum. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 333:118406. [PMID: 38838923 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Haematitum, a time-honored mineral-based Chinese medicine, has been used medicinally in China for over 2000 years. It is now included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and used clinically for treating digestive and respiratory diseases. The Chinese Materia Medica records that it is toxic and should not be taken for a long period, but there are few research reports on the toxicity of Haematitum and its potential toxicity mechanisms. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to evaluate the toxicity of Haematitum and calcined Haematitum, including organ toxicity, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity. Further, it is also necessary to explore the mechanism of Haematitum toxicity and to provide a reference for the safe clinical use of the drug. MATERIALS AND METHODS The samples of Haematitum and calcined Haematitum decoctions were prepared. KM mice were treated with samples by gavage for 10 days, and lung damage and apoptosis were assessed by HE staining and TUNEL staining of lung tissues respectively. Metabolomics analysis was performed by HPLC-MS. Metallomics analysis was performed by ICP-MS. In addition, C. elegans was used as a model for 48 h exposure to examine the neurotoxicity and reproductive toxicity-related indices of Haematitum, including locomotor behaviors, growth and development, reproductive behaviors, AChE activities, sensory behaviors, apoptosis, and ROS levels. RESULTS The use of large doses of Haematitum decoction caused lung damage in mice. Neither calcined Haematitum decoction nor Haematitum decoction at clinically used doses showed organ damage. Metabolomics results showed that disorders in lipid metabolic pathways such as sphingolipid metabolism and glycerophospholipid metabolism may be important factors in Haematitum-induced pulmonary toxicity. High doses of Haematitum decoction caused neurological damage to C. elegans, while low doses of Haematitum decoction and calcined Haematitum decoction showed no significant neurotoxicity. Decoction of Haematitum and calcined Haematitum did not show reproductive toxicity to C. elegans. Toxicity was also not observed in the control group of iron (Ⅱ) and iron (Ⅲ) ions in equal amounts with high doses of Haematitum. CONCLUSIONS Haematitum is relatively safe for routine doses and short-term use. Calcination can significantly reduce Haematitum toxicity, and this study provides a reference for safe clinical use.
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- Min Lu
- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, 430061, China.
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Santos PA, Uczay M, Pflüger P, Lobo LAC, Rott MB, Fontenla JA, Rodrigues Siqueira I, Pereira P. Toxicological assessment of the Achyrocline satureioides aqueous extract in the Caenorhabditis elegans alternative model. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART A 2024; 87:730-751. [PMID: 38904345 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2024.2368618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Achyrocline satureioides, popularly called "marcela" in Brazil, is used in traditional medicine in South America. A. satureioides, inflorescences are used for many conditions, including to minimize the Sars-Cov-2 symptoms. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the toxicity profile of A. satureioides aqueous extract (ASAE), using the Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) alternative model. Survival, reproduction, development, and transgenerational assays were performed. The effects of ASAE were investigated under conditions of thermal stress and presence of oxidant hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In addition, C. elegans strains containing high antioxidant enzyme levels and elevated lineages of daf-16, skn-1 and daf-2 regulatory pathways were examined. The ASAE LC50 value was found to be 77.3 ± 4 mg/ml. The concentration of ASAE 10 mg/ml (frequently used in humans) did not exhibit a significant reduction in worm survival at either the L1 or L4 stage, after 24 or 72 hr treatment. ASAE did not markedly alter the body area. In N2 strain, ASAE (10 or 25 mg/ml) reversed the damage initiated by H2O2. In addition, ASAE protected the damage produced by H2O2 in strains containing significant levels of sod-3, gst-4 and ctl - 1,2,3, suggesting modulation in these antioxidant systems by this plant extract. ASAE exposure activated daf-16 and skn-1 stress response transcriptional pathways independently of daf-2, even under extreme stress. Data suggest that ASAE, at the concentrations tested in C. elegans, exhibits a reliable toxicity profile, which may contribute to consideration for safe use in humans.
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- Péterson Alves Santos
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Zhang L, Wang X, Wang W, Ning E, Chen L, Li Z, Yu L, Li X, Zong W. Metabolomic analysis reveals the changing trend and differential markers of volatile and nonvolatile components of Artemisiae argyi with different aging years. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2024; 35:1286-1293. [PMID: 38665054 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3359] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Artemisia argyi Folium (AAF) is a traditional medicinal herb and edible plant. Analyzing the differential metabolites that affect the efficacy of AAF with different aging years is necessary. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to investigate the changing trend and differential markers of volatile and nonvolatile metabolites of AAF from different aging years, which are necessary for application in clinical medicine. METHODOLOGY Metabolites were analyzed using a widely targeted metabolomic approach based on ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) and gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS). RESULTS A total of 153 volatile metabolites and 159 nonvolatile metabolites were identified. Principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) could clearly distinguish AAF aged for 1 year (AF-1), 3 years (AF-3), and 5 years (AF-5). Seven flavonoids and nine terpenoids were identified as biomarkers for tracking the aging years. CONCLUSIONS The metabolomic method provided an effective strategy for tracking and identifying biomarkers of AAF from different aging years. This study laid the foundation for analysis of the biological activity of Artemisia argyi with different aging years.
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- Lixian Zhang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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Hu Y, Sun Y, Zhang H, Luo L, Wang H, Zhang R, Ge M. 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate exposure induces duodenal inflammatory injury through oxidative stress in chickens. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 283:116784. [PMID: 39088896 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/03/2024]
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2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate (EHDPHP) is a widely used organophosphorus flame retardant and plasticizer, which is commonly found in the environment. EHDPHP not only potentially harms the environment but also causes different degrees of damage to the organism. In this study, the duodenum of chicks was selected as the potential toxic target organ to explore the mechanism of duodenal injury induced by EHDPHP exposure. Ninety one-day-old healthy male chicks were selected and randomly divided into C1(control group), C2(solvent control group), L(800 mg/kg), M(1600 mg/kg), H(3200 mg/kg) according to different doses of EHDPHP after one week of environmental adaptation. The chicks were given continuous gavage for 14 d, 28 d, and 42 d. It was found that constant exposure to EHDPHP caused an increase in duodenal MDA content, a decrease in P-gp, SOD, GSH-Px activities, and a decrease in duodenal mucosal immune factor (sIgA, GSH-Px). The expression of sIgM and mucosal link proteins (CLDN, OCLN, ZO-1, JAM) decreased, and the expression of the inflammatory protein (NF-κB, COX2) in duodenal tissues was up-regulated. The results showed that continuous exposure to EHDPHP could cause duodenal oxidative stress, inflammation, and mucosal barrier damage in chicks, which provided a basis for studying the mechanism of toxic damage caused by EHDPHP in poultry.
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- Yihan Hu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education, Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education, Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education, Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education, Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education, Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Harbin 150030, China.
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La C, Li M, Wang Z, Liu T, Zeng Q, Sun P, Ren Z, Ye C, Liu Q, Wang Y. Isolation and anti-neuroinflammation activity of sesquiterpenoids from Artemisia argyi: computational simulation and experimental verification. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:264. [PMID: 38992644 PMCID: PMC11238432 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04578-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Artemisia argyi is a traditional herbal medicine belonging to the genus Artemisia that plays an important role in suppressing inflammation. However, the chemical constituents and underlying mechanisms of its therapeutic potential in neuroinflammation are still incompletely understood, and warrant further investigation. METHODS Several column chromatography were employed to isolate and purify chemical constituents from Artemisia argyi, and modern spectroscopy techniques were used to elucidate their chemical structures. The screening of monomeric compounds with nitric oxide inhibition led to the identification of the most effective bioactive compound, which was subsequently confirmed for its anti-inflammatory capability through qRT‒PCR. Predictions of compound-target interactions were made using the PharmMapper webserver and the TargetNet database, and an integrative protein-protein interaction network was constructed by intersecting the predicted targets with neuroinflammation-related targets. Topological analysis was performed to identify core targets, and molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were utilized to validate the findings. The result of the molecular simulations was experimentally validated through drug affinity responsive target stability (DARTS) and Western blot experiments. RESULTS Seventeen sesquiterpenoids, including fifteen known sesquiterpenoids and two newly discovered guaiane-type sesquiterpenoids (argyinolide S and argyinolide T) were isolated from Artemisia argyi. Bioactivity screening revealed that argyinolide S (AS) possessed the most potent anti-inflammatory activity. However, argyinolide T (AT) showed weak anti-inflammatory activity, so AS was the target compound for further study. AS may regulate neuroinflammation through its modulation of eleven core targets: protein kinase B 1 (AKT1), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein Kinase (FYN), Janus Kinase (JAK) 1, mitogen-activated protein (MAP) Kinase 1,8 and 14, matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9), ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (RAC1), nuclear factor kappa-B p65 (RELA), and retinoid X receptor alpha (RXRA). Molecular dynamics simulations and DARTS experiments confirmed the stable binding of AS to JAK1, and Western blot experiments demonstrated the ability of AS to inhibit the phosphorylation of downstream Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) mediated by JAK1. CONCLUSIONS The sesquiterpenoid compounds isolated from Artemisia argyi, exhibit significant inhibitory effects on inflammation in C57BL/6 murine microglia cells (BV-2). Among these compounds, AS, a newly discovered guaiane-type sesquiterpenoid in Artemisia argyi, has been demonstrated to effectively inhibit the occurrence of neuroinflammation by targeting JAK1.
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- Caiwenjie La
- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Clinical Medical College, The First Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Jinan University, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China.
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Qi J, Zhou S, Wang G, Hua R, Wang X, He J, Wang Z, Zhu Y, Luo J, Shi W, Luo Y, Chen X. The Antioxidant Dendrobium officinale Polysaccharide Modulates Host Metabolism and Gut Microbiota to Alleviate High-Fat Diet-Induced Atherosclerosis in ApoE -/- Mice. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:599. [PMID: 38790704 PMCID: PMC11117934 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13050599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The discovery of traditional plants' medicinal and nutritional properties has opened up new avenues for developing pharmaceutical and dietary strategies to prevent atherosclerosis. However, the effect of the antioxidant Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide (DOP) on atherosclerosis is still not elucidated. PURPOSE This study aims to investigate the inhibitory effect and the potential mechanism of DOP on high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE-/-) mice. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS The identification of DOP was measured by high-performance gel permeation chromatography (HPLC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). We used high-fat diet (HFD)-induced atherosclerosis in ApoE-/- mice as an animal model. In the DOP intervention stage, the DOP group was treated by gavage with 200 μL of 200 mg/kg DOP at regular times each day and continued for eight weeks. We detected changes in serum lipid profiles, inflammatory factors, anti-inflammatory factors, and antioxidant capacity to investigate the effect of the DOP on host metabolism. We also determined microbial composition using 16S rRNA gene sequencing to investigate whether the DOP could improve the structure of the gut microbiota in atherosclerotic mice. RESULTS DOP effectively inhibited histopathological deterioration in atherosclerotic mice and significantly reduced serum lipid levels, inflammatory factors, and malondialdehyde (F/B) production. Additionally, the levels of anti-inflammatory factors and the activity of antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), were significantly increased after DOP intervention. Furthermore, we found that DOP restructures the gut microbiota composition by decreasing the Firmicutes/Bacteroidota (F/B) ratio. The Spearman's correlation analysis indicated that serum lipid profiles, antioxidant activity, and pro-/anti-inflammatory factors were associated with Firmicutes, Bacteroidota, Allobaculum, and Coriobacteriaceae_UCG-002. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that DOP has the potential to be developed as a food prebiotic for the treatment of atherosclerosis in the future.
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- Jingyi Qi
- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Q.); (S.Z.); (Z.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Q.); (S.Z.); (Z.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China; (G.W.); (R.H.)
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China; (G.W.); (R.H.)
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- Zhejiang Medicine Co., Ltd., Shaoxing 312366, China;
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- National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy, Hohhot 010110, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Q.); (S.Z.); (Z.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Q.); (S.Z.); (Z.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Q.); (S.Z.); (Z.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Q.); (S.Z.); (Z.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (J.Q.); (S.Z.); (Z.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China; (G.W.); (R.H.)
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Caurio AC, Boldori JR, Gonçalves LM, Rodrigues CC, Rodrigues NR, Somacal S, Emanuelli T, Roehrs R, Denardin CC, Denardin ELG. Protective effect of Bougainvillea glabra Choisy bract in toxicity induced by Paraquat in Drosophila melanogaster. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2024; 279:109873. [PMID: 38423200 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2024.109873] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Paraquat (PQ) is a herbicide widely used in agriculture to control weeds. The damage caused to health through intoxication requires studies to combating its damage to health. Bougainvillea glabra Choisy is a plant native to South America and its bracts contain a variety of compounds, including betalains and phenolic compounds, which have been underexplored about their potential applications and benefits for biological studies to neutralize toxicity. In this study, we evaluated the antioxidant and protective potential of the B. glabra bracts (BBGCE) hydroalcoholic extract against Paraquat-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster. BBGCE demonstrated high antioxidant capacity in vitro through the assays of ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), free radical ABTS and quantification of phenolic compounds, confirmed through identifying the main compounds. Wild males of D. melanogaster were exposed to Paraquat (1.75 mM) and B. glabra Choisy (1, 10, 50 and 100 μg/mL) in agar medium for 4 days. Flies exposed to Paraquat showed a reduction in survival rate and a significant decrease in climbing capacity and balance test when compared to the control group. Exposure of the flies to Paraquat caused a reduction in acetylcholinesterase activity, an increase in lipid peroxidation and production of reactive species, and a change in the activity of the antioxidant enzymes. Co-exposure with BBGCE was able to block toxicity induced by PQ exposure. Our results demonstrate that bract extract has a protective effect against PQ on the head and body of flies, attenuating behavioral deficit, exerting antioxidant effects and blocking oxidative damage in D. melanogaster.
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- Aline Castro Caurio
- Laboratory of Physical Chemical Studies and Natural Products (LEFQPN), Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil; Research Group of Biochemistry and Toxicology of Bioactive Compounds (GBToxBio), Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil
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- Research Group of Biochemistry and Toxicology of Bioactive Compounds (GBToxBio), Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemical Studies and Natural Products (LEFQPN), Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemical Studies and Natural Products (LEFQPN), Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil
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- Research Group of Biochemistry and Toxicology of Bioactive Compounds (GBToxBio), Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology and Food Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology and Food Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemical Studies and Natural Products (LEFQPN), Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil
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- Research Group of Biochemistry and Toxicology of Bioactive Compounds (GBToxBio), Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemical Studies and Natural Products (LEFQPN), Federal University of Pampa, Campus Uruguaiana, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil.
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Wang Q, Wang L, Li L, Sun M, Li P, Yu Y, Zhang Y, Xu Z, Gao P, Ma J, Liu X. Effects of dietary supplementation of fermented Artemisia argyi on growth performance, slaughter performance, and meat quality in broilers. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103545. [PMID: 38387294 PMCID: PMC10899031 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103545] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Artemisia argyi (AA) is promising as a potential feed additive. Microbial fermentation is beneficial to the degradation of cell walls and the better release of bioactive compounds of AA. However, there are few reports on the application of fermented AA as a feed additive for broilers. The present study intended to evaluate the application value of fermented AA as a feed additive for broilers by examining the effects of the dietary supplementation of Aspergillus niger-fermented AA and unfermented AA on growth performance, slaughter performance, and meat quality of brokers. A total of 360 newly hatched (1-day-old) broilers with similar body weight were randomly divided into the following 5 groups: basal diet group as control (C) group, basal diet +3% unfermented AA (E1) group, basal diet + 1% fermented AA (E2) group, basal diet + 3% fermented AA (E3) group, basal diet + 5% fermented AA (E4) group. Each group included 6 replicates with 12 broilers per replicate, and the feeding trail lasted for 48 d. Body weight and feed intake were recorded every 2 wk, and the feed gain ratio was calculated to assess growth performance. At 42 d, 6 broilers from each group were slaughtered, and the carcass traits were calculated. The results showed that compared with the control group, Aspergillus Niger could effectively destroy AA fiber, which contributed to better release of AA bioactive compounds. Moreover, dietary supplementation with AA could improve the growth performance of broilers (P < 0.05), and the effect of fermented AA was better than unfermented AA, especially 3% fermented AA. From 28 to 42 d, compared with the control group, the average daily gain of broilers in the group supplementation with 3% fermented AA was significantly increased (P < 0.05), and the feed-to-gain ratio was decreased (P < 0.05). At 42 d, the dressing percentage, half-eviscerated carcass percentage, eviscerated carcass percentage, and breast muscle percentage of broilers in the groups of 1, 3, and 5% fermented AA diets were significantly improved (P < 0.05), and the thigh muscle percentage of broilers in the group with 3% fermented AA diets was significantly improved (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the meat quality of broilers in the group with fermented AA diets was also significantly improved. Birds in AA groups had higher a* value and lower shear force of breast muscle, especially the group supplementation with 3% fermented AA (P < 0.05). In conclusion, fermented AA has good application value as a potential feed additive for broilers, dietary supplementation of fermented AA can improve the production performance and meat quality of broiler chickens, of which 3% fermented AA is more effective.
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- Qiuxia Wang
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China; College of Life Science, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, Henan, China.
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Zheng Z, Chen M, Feng S, Zhao H, Qu T, Zhao X, Ruan Q, Li L, Guo J. VDR and deubiquitination control neuronal oxidative stress and microglial inflammation in Parkinson's disease. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:150. [PMID: 38514643 PMCID: PMC10957901 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-01912-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Close correlation between vitamin D (VitD) deficiency and Parkinson's Disease (PD) risk, VitD as an adjuvant treatment promising to improve PD progression. However, VitD excessive intake could induce hypercalcemia and renal damage. Therefore, upregulation of vitD receptor (VDR) is considered a compensatory strategy to overcome VitD insufficiency and alleviate PD symptoms. In this study, we discovered that VDR played antioxidative roles in dopaminergic neurons by decreasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and maintaining mitochondrial membrane potential. Further, we newly identified VDR downstream events in C. elegans, including glutathione S-transferase (gst) and forkhead box transcription factor class O (daf-16) mediated oxidative stress resistance. VDR upregulation also mitigated microglial activation through inhibition of NLRP3/caspase-1-mediated inflammation and membrane permeabilization. These findings highlight the multifaceted protective effects of VDR in both neurons and microglia against the development of PD. Importantly, we discovered a novel deubiquitinase DUB3, whose N-terminal catalytic domain interacted with the C-terminal ligand-binding domain of VDR to reduce VDR ubiquitination. Identification of DUB3 as an essential player in the deubiquitinating mechanism of VDR provides valuable insights into VDR regulation and its potential as a therapeutic target for PD.
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- Zihui Zheng
- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 99 Huaihai West Road, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, P. R. China.
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- Department of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 99 Huaihai West Road, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, P. R. China.
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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Liu W, Zhang T, Hu Z, Li X, Wang F, Peng R. Metabolomics study of graphene nuangong acupoint plaster for primary dysmenorrhea. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25268. [PMID: 38327403 PMCID: PMC10847914 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25268] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disease with typical clinical symptoms and diverse treatment methods. Acupoint patch therapy is one of the traditional external treatments of traditional Chinese medicine, with a long history, and has been widely used in the treatment of many diseases in China. Graphene nuangong acupoint plaster (GNGAP) developed based on traditional acupoints and new materials have been used in the clinical treatment of primary dysmenorrhea, and satisfactory therapeutic effects have been achieved. However, the underlying mechanisms of GNGAP still need further investigation. In this study, we used estradiol benzoate combined with oxytocin intraperitoneally to establish dysmenorrhea model rats, and observed the torsion response, uterine organ coefficients, prostaglandin levels and metabolite changes of rats with dysmenorrhea model after the intervention of GNGAP, to elucidate the mechanism of the effect of GNGAP. Compared with normal rats, the dysmenorrhea model rats exhibited increased writhing response and latency time, increased uterine organ coefficient, and significant changes in 79 metabolites. Twenty-three significantly enriched pathways were discovered, including amino acid metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism, pyrimidine metabolism, and ovarian steroidogenesis, which may be involved in the pathogenesis of primary dysmenorrhea. Compared with the model group, the torsion response, latency time and uterine organ coefficient of rats in the acupoint patch group were significantly improved, and nine uterine metabolites were significantly altered, among which metabolites such as 4-pyridoxic acid, d-glucarate and Phenol were identified as potential biomarkers for the therapeutic effects of GNGAP. Vitamin B6 metabolism, Ascorbate and aldarate metabolism and Tyrosine metabolism were enriched in nine metabolic pathways. These findings contribute to the screening study of potential pathological metabolic pathways in primary dysmenorrhea. Additionally, they reveal the biological effects of GNGAP in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea at the metabolite level.
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- Wu Liu
- College of Acupuncture and Orthopedics, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Jingzhou Central Hospital, Jingzhou, 434020, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Orthopedics, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Orthopedics, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, The Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Orthopedics, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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Yu D, Guo M, Tan M, Su W. Lipid-Lowering and Antioxidant Effects of Self-Assembled Astaxanthin-Anthocyanin Nanoparticles on High-Fat Caenorhabditis elegans. Foods 2024; 13:514. [PMID: 38397491 PMCID: PMC10887880 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Obesity has become a serious global public health risk threatening millions of people. In this study, the astaxanthin-anthocyanin nanoparticles (AXT-ACN NPs) were used to investigate their effects on the lipid accumulation and antioxidative capacity of the high-sugar-diet-induced high-fat Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). It can be found that the lifespan, motility, and reproductive capacity of the high-fat C. elegans were significantly decreased compared to the normal nematodes in the control group. However, treatment of high-fat C. elegans with AXT-ACN NPs resulted in a prolonged lifespan of 35 days, improved motility, and a 22.06% increase in total spawn production of the nematodes. Furthermore, AXT-ACN NPs were found to effectively extend the lifespan of high-fat C. elegans under heat and oxidative stress conditions. Oil-red O staining results also demonstrated that AXT-ACN NPs have a remarkable effect on reducing the fat accumulation in nematodes, compared with pure astaxanthin and anthocyanin nanoparticles. Additionally, AXT-ACN NPs can significantly decrease the accumulation of lipofuscin and the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The activities of antioxidant-related enzymes in nematodes were further measured, which revealed that the AXT-ACN NPs could increase the activities of catalase (CAT), superoxidase dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and decrease the malondialdehyde (MDA) content. The astaxanthin and anthocyanin in AXT-ACN NPs showed sound synergistic antioxidation and lipid-lowering effects, making them potential components in functional foods.
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- Deyang Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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Zhang J, Xu D, Deng Z, Tan X, Guo D, Qiao Y, Li Y, Hou X, Wang S, Zhang J. Using tungsten oxide quantum-dot enhanced electrochemiluminescence to measure thrombin activity and screen its inhibitors. Talanta 2024; 267:125267. [PMID: 37801928 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125267] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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A thrombin-activity-based electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensor was successfully constructed using tungsten oxide quantum dots (WO3-x QDS) as the co-reactant and thrombin-cleavable peptides as the recognizer. Specifically, Ru(bpy)32+ were doped on silica nanoparticles (Ru@SiO2), which greatly enhanced the ECL potential. AuNPs@WO3-x QDs composite was then prepared to accelerate electron transfer and improve the ECL signal by 219 times. Under ideal conditions, the limit of detection for thrombin in serum was determined to be 0.28 μU/mL with a linear range from 1 μU/mL to 1 U/mL. In addition, the developed ECL biosensor was used to screen for thrombin inhibitors from 12 compounds in Artemisiae Argyi Folium. Among the compounds tested, it was observed that 100 μmol/L luteolin exhibited a significantly higher inhibition rate (exceeding 80%) compared to apigenin, isorhamnetin, naringin, or eriodictyol. In an in-vitro anticoagulation experiment, luteolin (100 μmol/L) prolonged APTT by 49%, and the molecular docking assay indicated that luteolin had binding sites of Gly219 and Asp189 in the active pockets of thrombin. This may have been the main reason underpinning luteolin's anticoagulation effects. Overall, the Ru@WO3-x QDS ECL biosensor provided a reliable strategy for thrombin activity assay and screening of anticoagulant agents.
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- Jing Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Screening & Analysis, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Screening & Analysis, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Screening & Analysis, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Screening & Analysis, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Screening & Analysis, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Screening & Analysis, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Screening & Analysis, Xi'an 710061, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Cardiovascular Drugs Screening & Analysis, Xi'an 710061, China.
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China.
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Lin P, Shi HY, Lu YY, Lin J. Centella asiatica alleviates psoriasis through JAK/STAT3-mediated inflammation: An in vitro and in vivo study. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 317:116746. [PMID: 37295572 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Centella asiatica (L.) Urban (CA) is a dry herb of the Umbelliferae family, first mentioned in Shennong's Herbal Classic. It is known for its ability to clear heat and dampness, detoxify, and reduce swelling, making it a popular treatment for dermatitis, wound healing, and lupus erythematosus. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is characterized by clearly delineated erythema and squamous skin lesions. However, the effect of CA on regulating inflammation and its mechanism in the pathogenesis of psoriasis is still not fully understood. AIM OF THE STUDY This study evaluated the effects of CA on inflammatory dermatosis by in vitro and in vivo studies. And clarified the important role of the JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway in the treatment of psoriasis with CA. METHODS AND MATERIALS Different components of CA were extracted and analyzed for their total flavonoid and polyphenol contents. The antioxidant capacity of the CA extracts was determined using DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP methods. In vitro, HaCaT cells were induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 20 μg·mL-1) to establish an inflammatory injury model, and the effects of CA extracts on oxidative stress, inflammation and skin barrier function were evaluated systematically. Annexin V-FITC/PI staining was utilized for detecting cell apoptosis, while the expression of NF-κB and JAK/STAT3 pathways were detected by RT-PCR and western blot. Combined with an in vivo mice model of Imiquimod (IMQ) induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation, the most effective CA extract for alleviating psoriasis was identified and its potential mechanism was investigated. RESULTS CA extracts showed high antioxidant capacity and were able to increase the content of GSH and SOD while reducing intracellular ROS generation. Notably, CA ethyl acetate extract (CAE) was found to be the most effective. Furthermore, CA extracts effectively downregulate inflammatory factors (IFN-γ, CCL20, IL-6 and TNF-α) mRNA levels and improved the gene expressions of barrier protective factors AQP3 and FLG, among them CAE and n-hexane extract of CA (CAH) had better effects. Western blot analysis indicated that CAE and CAH had anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the activation of NF-κB and JAK/STAT3 pathways, and CAE exhibited the best regulatory effect at the dose of 25 μg·mL-1. In vivo experiment, the psoriasis-like skin inflammation mice model was established by 5% IMQ and treated CAE solution (10, 20, 40 mg·mL-1) for 7 days, the results showed that CAE intervention reduced the skin scale and blood scab, and significantly inhibited the secretion of inflammatory factors in both serum and skin lesions at the dose of 40 mg·mL-1. CONCLUSION Centella asiatica extracts were effective in improving skin inflammation and skin barrier dysfunction, and also alleviated psoriasis through JAK/STAT3 pathway. The results provided experimental support for the potential use of Centella asiatica in functional food and skin care products.
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- Pei Lin
- School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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Zhao Y, Xiao M, Eweys AS, Bai J, Darwesh OM, Xiao X. Cinnamaldehyde Alleviates the Oxidative Stress of Caenorhabditis elegans in the Presence of Lactic Acid. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 78:683-690. [PMID: 37688685 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-023-01094-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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Cinnamaldehyde is an excellent natural antioxidant with high antioxidant activity, but its function in food or human digestive tract under acidic conditions remains to be studied. The effects of cinnamaldehyde in the presence of lactic acid on oxidative stress of Caenorhabditis elegans and the underlying molecular mechanisms were investigated in the present study. Results showed that cinnamaldehyde with or without lactic acid exhibited good antioxidant ability, represented by high SOD and CAT activities in C. elegans, while lactic acid exerted no effect on the antioxidant enzymes. Trace elements, like Cu, Fe, or Se, are important for the activities of antioxidant enzymes. Data of metal elements analysis revealed that cinnamaldehyde made big differences on the levels of Mn, Cu, Se of worms compared with single lactic acid treatment. Moreover, mechanistic study suggested that in the presence of lactic acid, cinnamaldehyde could enhance the expressions of akt-2, age-1 to increase the antioxidant activities. In addition, we found that lactic acid was able to change the metabolic profile of cinnamaldehyde in C. elegans, characterized by nucleosides and amino acids, which were involved in the purine metabolism, the biosynthesis, and metabolism of some amino acids, etc. This study provides a theoretical basis for further revealing the functional activity and mechanism of cinnamaldehyde under acidic conditions.
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- Yansheng Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
- Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Agricultural Microbiology Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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Zou Q, Chen Y, Qin H, Tang R, Han T, Guo Z, Zhao J, Xu D. The role and mechanism of TCM in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1286364. [PMID: 38033575 PMCID: PMC10682724 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1286364] [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: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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The constant presence of infectious diseases poses an everlasting threat to the entire world. In recent years, there has been an increased attention toward the application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of emerging infectious diseases, as it has played a significant role. The aim of this article is to provide a concise overview of the roles and mechanisms of TCM in treating infectious diseases. TCM possesses the ability to modulate relevant factors, impede signaling pathways, and inhibit microbial growth, thereby exhibiting potent antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects that demonstrate remarkable efficacy against viral and bacterial infections. This article concludes that the comprehensive regulatory features of Chinese herbal medicines, with their various components, targets, and pathways, result in synergistic effects. The significance of Chinese herbal medicines in the context of infectious diseases should not be underestimated; however, it is crucial to also acknowledge their underutilization. This paper presents constructive suggestions regarding the challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese medicines. Particularly, it emphasizes the effectiveness and characteristics of Chinese medicines in the treatment of infectious diseases, specifying how these medicines' active substances can be utilized to target infectious diseases. This perspective is advantageous in facilitating researchers' pharmacological studies on Chinese medicines, focusing on the specific points of action. The mechanism of action of Chinese herbal medicines in the treatment of infectious diseases is comprehensively elucidated in this paper, providing compelling evidence for the superior treatment of infectious diseases through Chinese medicine. This information is favorable for advancing the development of TCM and its potential applications in the field of infectious diseases.
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- Qifei Zou
- Department of Medical Instrumental Analysis, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Medical Instrumental Analysis, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Medical Instrumental Analysis, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Medical Instrumental Analysis, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Medical Instrumental Analysis, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Medical Instrumental Analysis, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Medical Instrumental Analysis, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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Liu P, Fan B, Mu Y, Tong L, Lu C, Li L, Liu J, Sun J, Wang F. Plant-Wide Target Metabolomics Provides a Novel Interpretation of the Changes in Chemical Components during Dendrobium officinale Traditional Processing. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1995. [PMID: 38001848 PMCID: PMC10669339 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12111995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The traditional processing of Dendrobium officinale (DO) is performed in five necessary processing steps: processing fresh strips, drying at 85 °C, curling, molding, and drying at 35 °C (Fengdou). The antioxidant activity of DO is increased after it is processed into Fengdou. To comprehensively analyze the changes in the functional components, a plant-wide target metabolomics approach was employed. In total, 739 differential chemical components were identified in five processing treatments, mainly highlighting differences in the levels of phenolic acids, flavonoids, lipids, and amino acids and their derivatives, and the glycosylation of aglycone resulted in the upregulation of flavonoid glycoside levels. Temperature is a key factor in DO processing during production. In addition, the enrichment of specific differential chemical components was found mainly in five different metabolic pathways: glucosinolate biosynthesis, linoleic acid metabolism, flavonoid biosynthesis, phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, and ubiquinone and other terpene quinone biosynthesis. A correlation analysis clarified that total phenols and flavonoids show a significant positive correlation with antioxidant capacity. This study provides new insights into the influence of the processing processes on DO quality, which may provide guidance for the high-quality production of DO.
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China; (P.L.); (B.F.); (Y.M.); (L.T.); (C.L.); (L.L.); (J.L.)
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, China; (P.L.); (B.F.); (Y.M.); (L.T.); (C.L.); (L.L.); (J.L.)
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Ai L, Luo D, Wang H, Liu X, Yang M, Tian F, Qin S, Liu J, Li Y. Ameliorative effects of Bifidobacterium longum peptide-1 on benzo(α)pyrene induced oxidative damages via daf-16 in Caenorhabditis elegans. Cell Stress Chaperones 2023; 28:909-920. [PMID: 37828395 PMCID: PMC10746624 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-023-01385-2] [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: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is implicated in numerous diseases, with benzo(α)pyrene (BaP) known for causing substantial oxidative damage. Bifidobacterium longum (B. longum) is recognized as an antioxidant bacterium for certain hosts, yet its influence on oxidative damages instigated by BaP remains undetermined. In our study, we introduced various strains of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) to BaP to trigger oxidative stress, subsequently treating them with different forms of B. longum to evaluate its protective effects. Additionally, we explored the role of daf-16 in this context. Our findings indicated that in wild-type N2 C. elegans, B. longum-even in the form of inactivated bacteria or bacterial ultrasonic lysates (BULs)-significantly extended lifespan. BaP exposure notably decreased lifespan, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, and motility, while simultaneously down-regulating the expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-associated genes (sod-3, sek-1, cat-1) and daf-16 downstream genes (sod-3, ctl-2). However, it significantly increased the ROS level, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and lipofuscin accumulation and up-regulated another daf-16 downstream gene (clk-1) (P <0.05). Interestingly, when further treated with B. longum peptide-1 (BLP-1), opposite effects were observed, and all the aforementioned indices changed significantly. In the case of RNAi (daf-16) C. elegans, BaP exposure significantly shortened the lifespan (P <0.05), which was only slightly prolonged upon further treatment with BLP-1. Furthermore, the expression of daf-16 downstream genes showed minor alterations in RNAi C. elegans upon treatment with either BaP or BLP-1. In conclusion, our findings suggest that B. longum acts as a probiotic for C. elegans. BLP-1 was shown to safeguard C. elegans from numerous oxidative damages induced by BaP, but these protective effects were contingent upon the daf-16 gene.
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- Ling Ai
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, 518060, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, 518060, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, 518060, Guangdong, China
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- Kexing Biopharm Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518057, Guangdong, China
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- Kexing Biopharm Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518057, Guangdong, China
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- Kexing Biopharm Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518057, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, 518060, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China.
- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China.
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Li Y, Li L. A multicenter analysis on the changes of sIgE in China during the early period of COVID-19 pandemic. Immun Inflamm Dis 2023; 11:e1072. [PMID: 38018584 PMCID: PMC10629263 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.1072] [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: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to analyze the changes in allergen composition ratio during the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak in China and analyze the underlying factors contributing to these alterations. METHODS A multicenter study approach was employed. A total of 618 male and female patients (0-89 years old) were recruited from the dermatology, pediatrics, and allergy departments of 17 hospitals across 15 Chinese cities between January 2020 and June 2021. Serum samples were collected and subjected to allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) detection using the reversed enzyme allegro-sorbent test. The allergens included Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (D. pteronyssinus), Dermatophagoides farina (D. farina), Ambrosia artemisiifolia (A. artemisiifolia), Salix babylonica (S. babylonica), dog dander, alternaria, cockroach, Artemisia argyi (A. argyi), cat dander, house dust, milk, hen's egg, mutton, cod, peanut, beef, soybean, shrimp, crab, and wheat. Each participant was required to exhibit at least one positive sIgE detection result (≥0.35 IU/mL). The chi-square test was used to analyze the differences between groups. RESULTS The positive sIgE proportion of inhalation allergens were significantly lower than that of ingestion allergens. As restrictions on outdoor activities and seafood imports persisted, the positive sIgE proportion of wheat and shrimp exhibited a significant decrease in the spring of 2021 compared to the corresponding period in 2020. Conversely, there was a substantial increase in the positive proportion of crab. The fluctuation in the ratio of D. pteronyssinus and D. farina appeared to be influenced more by seasonal factors rather than the COVID-19 pandemic. However, no noteworthy disparities were observed in the proportions of other allergens. CONCLUSION The alterations in allergen composition during the initial phase of the epidemic may be attributed to several factors, such as decreased travel, increased mask usage, reduced carbohydrate consumption, and changes in seafood consumption. However, factors such as season, cultural practices, and customs may also influence the composition of allergens.
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- Yunzhu Li
- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Friendship HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Friendship HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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Chen K, Shi L, Ren Z, Weng W. Antioxidant characteristics of hydrolysate from low-value sea cucumber: In vitro and in vivo activities of Caenorhabditis elegans. Food Chem X 2023; 19:100836. [PMID: 37780271 PMCID: PMC10534156 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100836] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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The antioxidant activity in vitro and in vivo of Actinopyga miliaris hydrolysate (AMH) was investigated. The proportion of oligopeptides with 150-1000 Da in AMH was 65.48%. The IC50 values of 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid), hydroxyl radical scavenging ability, and ferric ion reducing power of AMH were 0.37, 3.43, and 24.15 mg/mL, respectively. Compared with the control group, the body length of Caenorhabditis elegans fed with 8 mg/mL AMH extended from 632.08 μm to 1009.57 μm, and the swallowing frequency and head-swing frequency increased significantly. After being fed with AMH, the lifespan of C. elegans can be prolonged even under stress conditions, primarily due to superoxide dismutase activity, catalase activity, reduced glutathione content, and total antioxidant capacity in C. elegans increased, whereas reactive oxygen species level was reduced. The results showed that AMH had in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity, which can alleviate oxidative damage and prolong life of C. elegans.
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- Kexin Chen
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
- Engineering Research Center of the Modern Technology for Eel Industry, Ministry of Education, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
- Engineering Research Center of the Modern Technology for Eel Industry, Ministry of Education, Xiamen 361021, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
- Engineering Research Center of the Modern Technology for Eel Industry, Ministry of Education, Xiamen 361021, China
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Shu J, Zhao Y, Zhou Y, Lin F, Song J, Li X. Optimization of tetrastigma hemsleyanum extraction process based on GA-BPNN model and analysis of its antioxidant effect. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20200. [PMID: 37780783 PMCID: PMC10539637 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20200] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Tetrastigma hemsleyanum (Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Diels et Gilg) is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine with various applications. In this study, we aimed to optimize the extraction process for the total extraction yield of five flavonoid components, namely kaempferol, quercetin, rutin, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, and astragalin from the Tetrastigma hemsleyanum root (THR), and explore its potential molecular mechanisms in treating oxidative diseases as well as antioxidant activity. To achieve these objectives, we employed the genetic algorithm-back propagation neural network (GA-BPNN), the Box-Behnken design (BBD) with 4-factors and 3-levels to establish the optimal ethanol extraction process for the total extraction yield of the 5 components. Using public databases, the "component core targets-disease core target genes" networks were built, as well as molecular docking. Furthermore, DPPH was used to examine the antioxidant activity of the extracts obtained from THR under the optimal extraction process. The experimental value of the total extraction yield of the 5 components achieved a maximum of 788.12 mg/kg when the ethanol concentration was 73%, the solid-liquid ratio was 26 g/mL, and the ultrasonic duration was 30 min, and the ultrasonic temperature was 76 °C. When docked with protein molecules such as 6Y8I, quercetin, and other components received moderate to high scores. When the total concentration of the 5 components was 3.033 μg/mL, the DPPH radical scavenging rate was 89.81%. Compared with the BBD method, the GA-BPNN method is more efficient and reliable for optimizing the extraction process of active ingredients in THR because of its good data-fitting ability.
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- Jianhao Shu
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310051, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310051, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310051, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310051, China
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310051, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310051, China
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Chen F, Su X, Gao J, Liu Y, Zhang Q, Luo D. A modified strategy to improve the dissolution of flavonoids from Artemisiae Argyi Folium using ultrasonic-assisted enzyme-deep eutectic solvent system. J Chromatogr A 2023; 1707:464282. [PMID: 37597480 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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In this study, enzyme-deep eutectic solvent-assisted ultrasonic extraction technique (EnDUE) was developed for the efficient dissolution of flavonoids from Artemisiae Argyi Folium. The extraction results of Artemisiae Argyi Folium flavonoids (quercetin, luteolin, and isorhamnetin) were used as indicators to investigate the influencing factors through single factor experiment, Placket-burman design, and Box-behnken design, so as to obtain satisfactory yields. After systematic optimization, the optimal conditions for extraction of the target flavonoids were: Choline chloride/1,4-butanediol with a water content of 25%, cellulase+pectinase with a concentration of 1.6%, solid-liquid ratio of 1/32 g/mL, pH of 4.2, ultrasonic frequency of 80 kHz, ultrasonic power of 160 W, ultrasonic temperature of 40 °C, and ultrasonic time of 25 min, respectively, which derived a total yield of 8.06 ± 0.29 mg/g. Compared with the reference techniques, the proposed EnDUE technique showed significant advantages in the yield and extraction efficiency of flavonoids. In addition, after preliminary purification, the Artemisiae Argyi Folium flavonoids showed good antioxidant activity. Deep eutectic solvent (DES) can degrade the cell wall components and increase the action site of enzyme, and enzyme can promote the penetration of DES into the cell wall matrix, which is mutually beneficial to the dissolution of intracellular components. Therefore, the extraction technique proposed in this work (EnDUE) greatly promotes the dissolution of flavonoids from Artemisiae Argyi Folium, and provides theoretical support for the further application of plant flavonoids.
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- Fengli Chen
- School of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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- School of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- School of Public Health, Hebei University, Baoding 071000, China
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- School of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- School of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- School of Life Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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Zhang Y, Wu M, Li H, Sun J, Huang L, Yuan Y. Potential benefits of Rehmanniae Radix after ancient rice-steaming process in promotion of antioxidant activity in rats' health. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:5532-5542. [PMID: 37701193 PMCID: PMC10494654 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Rice steam processed product of Rehmanniae Radix (RSRR), one of the processed products of Rehmanniae Radix (RR), is popular as an herbal medicine and food. However, the health-promoting effects and mechanisms of RSRR are still unclear. In this study, 10-week-old Sprague-Dawley female rats were treated with different processed products of RR. No organ coefficient differences were observed between RSRR and the control group, indicating that RSRR did not cause damage to the rats. Compared with other RR products, superoxide dismutase, glutathione, and catalase levels were significantly higher and malondialdehyde levels were significantly lower in the RSRR group, indicating that RSRR exerted a better antioxidant effect. Gene expression analysis showed that hemoglobin genes (Hba-a1, Hba-a2, Hbb-bs, Hbb, Hbq1b, Hbb-b1, and LOC103694857) may be potential biomarkers to evaluate the antioxidant effect of RSRR. Antioxidation-related signaling pathways in GO annotation, including cellular oxidant detoxification, hydrogen peroxide metabolic process, hemoglobin complex, and oxygen binding signaling pathways were significantly enriched, indicating these pathways may represent the antioxidant mechanism of RSRR. To explore the main active compounds primarily responsible for the antioxidant activity of RSRR, UPLC-Q-TOF-MS was used and six components (catalpol, rehmannioside A, rehmannioside D, melittoside, ajugol, and verbascoside) were identified in rat serum. Catalpol and rehmannioside A were predicted to be the major active components by network pharmacology. These results suggested that RSRR exhibits antioxidant activity and has health-promoting properties. This study provides a scientific basis for the antioxidant mechanism and clinical use of RSRR.
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- Ying Zhang
- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Institute of Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Dao‐di HerbsChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Institute of Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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Zhu Y, Han Y, Wang W, Liang G, Qi J. Mulberry leaves attenuate D-galactose-induced aging in vivo and in vitro. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 311:116286. [PMID: 36965545 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116286] [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: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Mulberry leaves contain many bioactive compounds and have been widely used in traditional medicines and functional foods for prevention and treatment of age-related diseases, such as diabetes, cognitive impairment and obesity-mediated liver cancer. Aging has an irreversible negative impact on human health for many years, even decades, before death, which is a social and economic burden on society. AIM OF THE STUDY The objective of this study was to investigate the antioxidant and anti-aging effects of mulberry leaf extract (MLE) in vivo and in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) was used as a model organism to observe the effects of different concentrations of MLE (1, 2, 4, 8 mg/mL) on nematodes' healthy lifespan, reproductive capacity, locomotion, stress resistance, and antioxidation. In addition, D-galactose (D-gal) induced liver aging in mice and L-02 cells were established. The antioxidant and anti-aging effects of MLE were evaluated by body weight, organ indexes, malondialdehyde (MDA), total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), aspartate and alanine aminotransferases (AST and ALT), reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal). Besides, the expressions of AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α and Nrf2-Keap1 were detected by Western blotting. RESULTS MLE could significantly prolonged nematodes' average life span and improved most physiological indicators related to aging of C. elegans. Moreover, Treatment with MLE ameliorated the decreased body weight and organ index (weight of organ/body weight) in model mice, and protected against oxidative stress in mice and liver cells, in a dose-dependent manner, up-regulating T-SOD and T-AOC, while reducing ROS and MDA levels. MLE decreased both liver and cell levels of AST and ALT, and enhanced the mitochondrial membrane potential. MLE activated the AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α pathways, participated in mitochondrial biosynthesis and oxidative metabolism and delayed D-gal-induced aging. MLE promoted the accumulation of Nrf2 in the nucleus, indicating that the improved oxidative stress response was mediated by the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway in vivo and in vitro. CONCLUSION MLE appeared to have great potential for stimulating the oxidative stress response and attenuating the aging process of in vivo and in vitro, and provide a novel health-promoting resource against aging and aging-related diseases.
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- Yan Zhu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China.
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Ning K, Duan Y, Tong W, Chen Y, Zhang Q, Xie Q, Xiang H. Protective Effects of Different Molecular Weights of Purslane ( Portulaca oleracea L.) Aqueous Extract on DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1400. [PMID: 37507939 PMCID: PMC10376347 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12071400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Purslane, a common wild vegetable, contains active substances with various biological functions. However, its effects have been under-investigated in ulcerative colitis (UC). Therefore, this study investigated the therapeutic effects of purslane macromolecular (POEM) and small molecular extracts (POES) on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC in mice. Membrane separation was used to obtain extracts of different molecular weights, and their compositional differences were compared using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS). POEM contained more proteins and polysaccharides, whereas POES contained more organic acids and alkaloids. These differences in composition were directly responsible for the different degrees of remission of the alleviated UC in model mice. POEM may alleviate UC by regulating the antioxidant capacity and the gut microbiota, whereas the major alleviatory effect of POES was primarily related to the regulation of antioxidant capacity. The POEM and POES effects identified in this study provide a theoretical basis for the development of purslane as a functional food.
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- Ke Ning
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
- Institute of Changbai Mountain Resource and Health, Jilin University, Fusong 134504, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
- Institute of Changbai Mountain Resource and Health, Jilin University, Fusong 134504, China
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Wang L, Gui J, Ding R, Yang X, Yang J, Luo H, Huang D, Han Z, Jiang L. Dietary Intake of Flavonoids Associated with Sleep Problems: An Analysis of Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007-2010. Brain Sci 2023; 13:873. [PMID: 37371353 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13060873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Flavonoids possess the latent ability to protect against sleep disorders. We examined the correlation between daily flavonoid intake and sleep duration, and sleep disorders. We enrolled 8216 participants aged ≥ 20 from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2007-2010), carrying out a cross-sectional study. Flavonoid intake was collected by dietary intake interview recalls. Logistic regression was utilized to evaluate the association between flavonoid intake sleep duration, and sleep disorders. We used subgroup and interaction analysis to explore differences between subgroups. When adjusting covariates in model 2, anthocyanidins, flavan-3-ols, flavones, flavonols, and the sum of flavonoids were considerably related to insufficient sleep duration (odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval (CI)); 0.83 (0.72, 0.95); 0.91 (0.83, 0.98); 0.63 (0.41, 0.98); 0.78 (0.64, 0.94); 0.85 (0.76, 0.95), respectively); the converse association was observed between flavanones, and flavones and the risk of sleep disorders (OR (95% CI); 0.85 (0.77, 0.95); 0.61 (0.41, 0.90), respectively). In relation to insufficient sleep, there were statistically significant interactions between flavonoid consumption and race/ethnicity, and education level. In relation to insufficient sleep, there were statistically significant interactions between flavonoid consumption and working status. In this study, we found that certain flavonoids were linked to increased sleep duration and a lower risk of sleep problems. Our research indicated that flavonoids might be a preventive factor for sleep disorders.
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- Lingman Wang
- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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Kim YB, Cho HJ, Yi YS. Anti-inflammatory role of Artemisia argyi methanol extract by targeting the caspase-11 non-canonical inflammasome in macrophages. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 307:116231. [PMID: 36754190 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Artemisia argyi possesses pharmacological activities against various immunopathological conditions associated with inflammation. AIM OF THE STUDY This study explored the inhibitory role of Artemisia argyi methanol extract (Aa-ME) in inflammatory responses and the underlying mechanism in macrophages. MATERIALS AND METHODS Caspase-11 non-canonical inflammasome was activated in J774A.1 macrophage by Pam3CSK4 treatment and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) transfection. Aa-ME-mediated in vitro anti-inflammatory action was examined using MTT assay, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity assay, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), nitric oxide (NO) generation assay, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Aa-ME-mediated in vivo anti-inflammatory action was examined in LPS-stimulated lethal septic mice. RESULTS Aa-ME inhibited caspase-11 non-canonical inflammasome-stimulated pyroptosis and the secretion of IL-1β and IL-18 in J774A.1 macrophages. Aa-ME also inhibited NO generation by downregulating inducible NO synthase (iNOS) expression in LPS-primed and caspase-11 non-canonical inflammasome-triggered J774A.1 cells. The mechanism study revealed Aa-ME suppressed the auto-proteolytic activation of caspase-11 and gasdermin D (GSDMD) in J774A.1 cells and also interfered with caspase-11-mediated direct recognition of LPS. Moreover, Aa-ME alleviated LPS-induced lethal sepsis in mice by increasing their survival rate without significant toxicity. CONCLUSION These results suggest a novel mechanism by which Aa-ME alleviates inflammatory responses by deactivating caspase-11 non-canonical inflammasome in macrophages.
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- Young Bin Kim
- Department of Life Sciences, Kyonggi University, Suwon, 16227, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Life Sciences, Kyonggi University, Suwon, 16227, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Life Sciences, Kyonggi University, Suwon, 16227, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang B, Wang Y, Lu R. Pickering emulsion stabilized by casein-caffeic acid covalent nanoparticles to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin in vitro and in vivo. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:3579-3591. [PMID: 36637046 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND In recent years, the design of food-grade Pickering emulsion delivery systems has become an effective strategy for improving the low bioavailability of bioactive substances. Protein-based Pickering emulsions have received extensive attention because of a high biocompatibility and loading capacity. The bioavailability of active substances is mainly evaluated by simulating in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. As a model organism for antioxidation and anti-aging, Caenorhabditis elegans can provide additional biological information for the in vivo utilization of active substances. RESULTS After the introduction of caffeic acid, the average particle size and Zeta potential of the casein-caffeic acid covalent complex nanoparticles (CCP) were 171.11 nm and - 37.73 mV, respectively. The three-phase contact angle was also increased to 89.8°. By using CCP to stabilize Pickering emulsion (CCE), the retention quantity of the embedded curcumin increased by 2.19-fold after 28 days. In the simulated gastric digestion, curcumin degradation in CCE was reduced by 61.84%, released slowly in the intestinal environment, and the final bioaccessibility was increased by 1.90-fold. In C. elegans, CCE significantly reduced ROS accumulation, increased SOD activity by 2.01-fold and CAT activity by 2.30-fold, decreased MDA content by 36.76%, prolonging the lifespan of nematodes by 13.33% under H2 O2 stimulation and improving bioavailability in vivo. CONCLUSION The results indictae that CCP-stabilized Pickering emulsion can efficiently implement the physiological activities of bioactive compounds in vitro digestion and C. elegans, and thus it can be regarded as a reliable delivery system for food and medicine. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Bingyan Zhang
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Zhao Q, Liu Y, Wang X, Zhu Y, Jiao Y, Bao Y, Shi W. Cuscuta chinensis flavonoids reducing oxidative stress of the improve sperm damage in bisphenol A exposed mice offspring. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 255:114831. [PMID: 36966614 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114831] [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: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common environmental endocrine disruptor, and overexposure is a threat to male reproduction. Although studies have confirmed that BPA exposure causes a decrease in sperm quality in offspring, the dosage used, and the underlying mechanism is not clear. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether Cuscuta chinensis flavonoids (CCFs) can antagonize or alleviate BPA-induced reproductive injury by analyzing the processes associated with BPA's impairment of sperm quality. BPA and 40 mg/kg bw/day of CCFs were administered to the dams at gestation day (GD) 0.5-17.5. Testicles and serum of male mice are collected on postnatal day 56 (PND56), and spermatozoa are collected to detect relevant indicators. Our results showed that compared with the BPA group, CCFs could significantly increase the serum contents of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and testosterone (T) in males at PND 56, as well as the transcription levels of estrogen receptor alpha (ERα), steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) and Cytochrome P450 family 11, subfamily A, and member 1 (CYP11A1). CCFs also significantly inhibit the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), reduce oxidative stress, increase mitochondrial membrane potential, and reduce sperm apoptosis. It also has a certain regulatory effect on sperm telomere length and mitochondrial DNA copy number. These results suggest that CCFs can increase reproductive hormone and receptor levels in adult males by regulating the expression of oxidative stress correlated factors, and ultimately mitigate the negative effects of BPA on sperm quality in male mice.
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- Qianhui Zhao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; Hebei Veterinary Biotenology Innovation Center, Baoding 071001, China; Ruipu (Baoding) Biological Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Baoding 071000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China; Hebei Veterinary Biotenology Innovation Center, Baoding 071001, China.
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Wang Z, Wang Q, Zhong W, Liang F, Guo Y, Wang Y, Wang Z. Moisturizing and Antioxidant Effects of Artemisia argyi Essence Liquid in HaCaT Keratinocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076809. [PMID: 37047782 PMCID: PMC10095007 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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Artemisia argyi essence liquid (AL) is an aqueous solution extracted from A. argyi using CO2 supercritical fluid extraction. There have been few investigations on the aqueous solution of A. argyi extracted via CO2 supercritical fluid extraction. This study aimed to explore the moisturizing and antioxidant effects of AL and to clarify the potential mechanism underlying those effects. Expression levels of skin moisture-related components and the H2O2-induced oxidative stress responses in human keratinocyte cells were measured via quantitative RT-qPCR, Western blot, and immunofluorescence. Our results showed that AL enhanced the expression of AQP3 and HAS2 by activating the EGFR-mediated STAT3 and MAPK signaling pathways. In addition, AL can play an antioxidant role by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway and activating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway, consequently increasing the expression of antioxidant enzymes (GPX1, SOD2) and decreasing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This study revealed that AL could be used as a potential moisturizing and antioxidant cosmetic ingredient.
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- Ziwen Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery Systems and Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery Systems and Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery Systems and Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Zhang L, Wei Y, Wang W, Fan Y, Li F, Li Z, Lin A, Gu H, Song M, Wang T, Liu G, Li X. Quantitative fingerprint and antioxidative properties of Artemisia argyi leaves combined with chemometrics. J Sep Sci 2023; 46:e2200624. [PMID: 36579954 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202200624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Quantitative fingerprint and differences of Artemisia argyi from different varieties, picking time, aging year, and origins were analyzed combing with chemometrics. The antioxidant activity was determined and antioxidant markers of Artemisia argyi were screened. Variety WA3 was significantly different from that of the other varieties. Fingerprint peak response and antioxidant activity of A. argyi picked in December were lower than samples collected in May and August. Fresh A. argyi leaves were significantly superior to withered leaves and stems. Artemisia argyi aging 1-5 years presented a classification trend. Antioxidant activity of A. argyi produced in Nanyang was generally superior to others origins. Peak 9, isochlorogenic acid A, and 6-methoxyluteolin contributed greatly for classification of A. argyi from different variety, picking time, aging year, and origin. Isochlorogenic acid A, isochlorogenic acid C, 6-methoxyluteolin, and chlorogenic acid were selected as antioxidant marker of A. argyi. The method based on quantitative fingerprint, antioxidant activity evaluation, and chemometrics was reliable to analyze the differences of A. argyi samples from different sources.
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- Lixian Zhang
- Henan Natural Product Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou, P. R. China.,Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- Henan Natural Product Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou, P. R. China.,Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- Henan Natural Product Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou, P. R. China.,Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- Henan Natural Product Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou, P. R. China.,Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- Henan Natural Product Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou, P. R. China.,Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- Zhengzhou Railway Vocational & Technical College, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute of Radiation Technology, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Institute of Radiation Technology, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Henan Natural Product Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute of Radiation Technology, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Henan Natural Product Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou, P. R. China.,Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, P. R. China
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Xiao J, Liu P, Hu Y, Liu T, Guo Y, Sun P, Zheng J, Ren Z, Wang Y. Antiviral activities of Artemisia vulgaris L. extract against herpes simplex virus. Chin Med 2023; 18:21. [PMID: 36855145 PMCID: PMC9972753 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00711-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Artemisia vulgaris L. is often used as a traditional Chinese medicine with the same origin of medicine and food. Its active ingredient in leaves have multiple biological functions such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and insecticidal, anti-tumor, antioxidant and immune regulation, etc. It is confirmed that folium Artemisiae argyi has obvious anti-HBV activity, however, its antiviral activity and mechanism against herpesvirus or other viruses are not clear. Hence, we aimed to screen the crude extracts (Fr.8.3) isolated and extracted from folium A. argyi to explore the anti-herpesvirus activity and mechanism. METHODS The antiherpes virus activity of Fr.8.3 was mainly characterized by cytopathic effects, real-time PCR detection of viral gene replication and expression levels, western blotting, viral titer determination and plaque reduction experiments. The main components of Fr.8.3 were identified by using LC-MS, and selected protein targets of these components were investigated through molecular docking. RESULTS We collected and isolated a variety of A. vulgaris L. samples from Tangyin County, Henan Province and then screened the A. vulgaris L. leaf extracts for anti-HSV-1 activity. The results of the plaque reduction test showed that the crude extract of A. vulgaris L.-Fr.8.3 had anti-HSV-1 activity, and we further verified the anti-HSV-1 activity of Fr.8.3 at the DNA, RNA and protein levels. Moreover, we found that Fr.8.3 also had a broad spectrum of antiviral activity. Finally, we explored its anti-HSV-1 mechanism, and the results showed that Fr.8.3 exerted an anti-HSV-1 effect by acting directly on the virus itself. Then, the extracts were screened on HSV-1 surface glycoproteins and host cell surface receptors for potential binding ability by molecular docking, which further verified the phenotypic results. LC-MS analysis showed that 1 and 2 were the two main components of the extracts. Docking analysis suggested that compounds from extract 1 might similarly cover the binding domain between the virus and the host cells, thus interfering with virus adhesion to cell receptors, which provides new ideas and insights for clinical drug development for herpes simplex virus type 1. CONCLUSION We found that Fr.8.3 has anti-herpesvirus and anti-rotavirus effects. The main 12 components in Fr.8.3 were analyzed by LC-MS, and the protein targets were finally predicted through molecular docking, which showed that alkaloids may play a major role in antiviral activity.
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- Ji Xiao
- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Jinan Biomedicine Research and Development Center, Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006 Guangdong People’s Republic of China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Jinan Biomedicine Research and Development Center, Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006 Guangdong People’s Republic of China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Jinan Biomedicine Research and Development Center, Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006 Guangdong People’s Republic of China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Jinan Biomedicine Research and Development Center, Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006 Guangdong People’s Republic of China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Jinan Biomedicine Research and Development Center, Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006 Guangdong People’s Republic of China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- grid.411851.80000 0001 0040 0205School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Jinan Biomedicine Research and Development Center, Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006 Guangdong People’s Republic of China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ,grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Jinan Biomedicine Research and Development Center, Department of Cell Biology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. .,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China. .,Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China. .,National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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Li Y, Li P, Zhang W, Zheng X, Gu Q. New Wine in Old Bottle: Caenorhabditis Elegans in Food Science. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2023.2172429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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- Yonglu Li
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition; Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-food Processing; Fuli Institute of Food Science; National Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition; Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-food Processing; Fuli Institute of Food Science; National Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Li Q, Xiao M, Li N, Cai W, Zhao C, Liu B, Zeng F. Application of
Caenorhabditis elegans
in the evaluation of food nutrition: A review. EFOOD 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/efd2.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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- Quancen Li
- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- College of Marine Sciences Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- Engineering Research Center of Fujian Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- Engineering Research Center of Fujian Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- National Engineering Research Center of JUNCAO Technology Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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- College of Food Science Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
- Engineering Research Center of Fujian Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou China
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Liu P, Zhong L, Xiao J, Hu Y, Liu T, Ren Z, Wang Y, Zheng K. Ethanol extract from Artemisia argyi leaves inhibits HSV-1 infection by destroying the viral envelope. Virol J 2023; 20:8. [PMID: 36647143 PMCID: PMC9841929 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-023-01969-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a widely disseminated virus that establishes latency in the brain and causes occasional but fatal herpes simplex encephalitis. Currently, acyclovir (ACV) is the main clinical drug used in the treatment of HSV-1 infection, and the failure of therapy in immunocompromised patients caused by ACV-resistant HSV-1 strains necessitates the requirement to develop novel anti-HSV-1 drugs. Artemisia argyi, a Traditional Chinese Medicine, has been historically used to treat inflammation, bacterial infection, and cancer. In this study, we demonstrated the antiviral effect and mechanism of ethanol extract of A. argyi leaves (hereafter referred to as 'AEE'). We showed that AEE at 10 μg/ml exhibits potent antiviral effects on both normal and ACV-resistant HSV-1 strains. AEE also inhibited the infection of HSV-2, rotavirus, and influenza virus. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that AEE destroys the membrane integrity of HSV-1 viral particles, resulting in impaired viral attachment and penetration. Furthermore, mass spectrometry assay identified 12 major components of AEE, among which two new flavones, deoxysappanone B 7,3'-dimethyl ether, and 3,7-dihydroxy-3',4'-dimethoxyflavone, exhibited the highest binding affinity to HSV-1 glycoprotein gB at the surface site critical for gB-gH-gL interaction and gB-mediated membrane fusion, suggesting their involvement in inactivating virions. Therefore, A. argyi is an important source of antiviral drugs, and the AEE may be a potential novel antiviral agent against HSV-1 infection.
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- Ping Liu
- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Key Laboratory of Innovative Technology Research on Natural Products and Cosmetics Raw Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632 China ,Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, National Engineering Research Centre for Modernization of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Key Laboratory of Innovative Technology Research on Natural Products and Cosmetics Raw Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632 China ,Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, National Engineering Research Centre for Modernization of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Key Laboratory of Innovative Technology Research on Natural Products and Cosmetics Raw Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632 China ,Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, National Engineering Research Centre for Modernization of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Key Laboratory of Innovative Technology Research on Natural Products and Cosmetics Raw Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632 China ,Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, National Engineering Research Centre for Modernization of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Key Laboratory of Innovative Technology Research on Natural Products and Cosmetics Raw Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632 China ,Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, National Engineering Research Centre for Modernization of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Key Laboratory of Innovative Technology Research on Natural Products and Cosmetics Raw Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632 China ,Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, National Engineering Research Centre for Modernization of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- grid.258164.c0000 0004 1790 3548Institute of Biomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Bioengineering Medicine, Key Laboratory of Innovative Technology Research on Natural Products and Cosmetics Raw Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632 China ,Guangdong Provincial Biotechnology Drug & Engineering Technology Research Center, National Engineering Research Center of Genetic Medicine, National Engineering Research Centre for Modernization of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510632 China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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Liu J, Zhang Y, Zhang M, Wang Q, Xie J. Ultrasonic-assisted extraction of swertisin from sour Jujube seed and comprehensive revelation of its antioxidant activity. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14433. [PMID: 36198041 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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As a typical flavonoid glycoside, swertisin mainly exists in sour Jujube seed. In this study, swertisin was extracted by ultrasound-assisted extraction method optimized with Box-Behnken design and response surface methodology. The antioxidant effect of swertisin was determined in vitro and in Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). Furthermore, the potential mechanisms of its antioxidant stress were comprehensively evaluated and explored with network pharmacology and molecular docking technology. The results showed obvious scavenging ability of swertisin on free radical and swertisin (50, 250, and 500 μmol/L) significantly enhanced antioxidative enzymes activity (GST-4, SOD-3, and GSH-PX ) and reduced the reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde accumulation in C. elegans, thereby protecting them from oxidative stress (heat stress and hydrogen peroxide). A total of 139 antioxidant targets of swertisin were screened and 70 signal pathways were enriched, including cancer-related pathways, lipid metabolism, liver injury-related pathways, acute lung injury, nervous system diseases, etc. This study provides the basis for further investigation on the antioxidant stress mechanism and contributes to the development of relevant drugs from natural products. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The imbalance between the antioxidant defense system and reactive oxygen species is one of the main causes of neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and aging. Therefore, alleviating oxidative stress injury has become a common strategy, which is helpful for the multi-target treatment of related diseases. The flavonoid of sour Jujube seed possesses potential antioxidant activity with multiple food health effects. From this study results, we optimized ultrasound-assisted extraction method for extracting the swertisin from sour Jujube seed and supported the use of C. elegans as an in vivo experimental model. We can recommend that the swertisin as a natural ingredient has a positive effect on antioxidation, which provided a scientific basis for treating related diseases through relevant pharmacological mechanisms and making antiaging functional food formula.
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- Jinrui Liu
- College of Biotechnology and Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Yang W, Shao F, Wang J, Shen T, Zhao Y, Fu X, Zhang L, Li H. Ethyl Acetate Extract from Artemisia argyi Prevents Liver Damage in ConA-Induced Immunological Liver Injury Mice via Bax/Bcl-2 and TLR4/MyD88/NF- κB Signaling Pathways. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227883. [PMID: 36431983 PMCID: PMC9693258 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Immunological liver injury (ILI) is a common liver disease and lacks potent drugs for treatment. Artemisia argyi Lévl. et Vant. (A. argyi), a medicinal and edible homologous plant usually used in diet therapy to cure various liver diseases, provides a great option for the prevention of ILI. PURPOSE To investigate the effect that ethyl acetate extract of A. argyi (AaEA) on Concanavalin A (ConA)-induced ILI and the mechanism of regulating Bax/Bcl-2 and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathways. METHODS The chemical components of AaEA were studied by LC-MS. In animal experiments, the positive control group was administrated diammonium glycyrrhizinate (DIG, 100 mg/kg), while different doses of AaEA groups (AaEA-H, AaEA-M, AaEA-L) were pretreated with AaEA 2.00, 1.00, and 0.50 g/kg, respectively, by intragastric for seven days, once every day. Then, ConA (12.00 mg/kg) was used through tail intravenous injection to establish the ILI model. The blood samples and livers were collected to test the degree of liver dysfunction, inflammation, oxidative stress, histopathological changes, and cell apoptosis. Real-time PCR and Western blotting analysis were used to explain the mechanism of regulating Bax/Bcl-2 and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathways. RESULTS The way in which AaEA prevents liver damage in immunological liver injury (ILI) mice caused by ConA was investigated for the first time. Pretreatment with AaEA reduced the expression of ALT, AST, and inflammatory factors (TNF-α and IFN-γ). Meanwhile, AaEA also reduced MDA levels but upregulated the contents of IL-4, SOD, and GSH-px, alleviating oxidative stress induced by ILI. Western blotting and real-time PCR analysis demonstrated that AaEA could regulate the expression level and relative mRNA expression of key proteins on Bax/Bcl-2 and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathways. Finally, 504 components from AaEA were identified by LC-MS analysis, mainly including flavones, phenolic acids, and terpenoids with anti-inflammatory and liver protective activities, which highlights the potential of AaEA for diet treatment of ILI. CONCLUSION AaEA can work against ConA-induced ILI in mice by regulating Bax/Bcl-2 and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathways, which has the potential to be a great strategy for the prevention of ILI.
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- Wenqian Yang
- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
- Ningxia Research Center of Modern Hui Medicine Engineering and Technology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750000, China
- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
- Ningxia Research Center of Modern Hui Medicine Engineering and Technology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750000, China
- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
- Correspondence: (L.Z.); (H.L.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
- Ningxia Research Center of Modern Hui Medicine Engineering and Technology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750000, China
- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
- Correspondence: (L.Z.); (H.L.)
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Wang Y, Liu H, Fu G, Li Y, Ji X, Zhang S, Qiao K. Paecilomyces variotii extract increases lifespan and protects against oxidative stress in Caenorhabditis elegans through SKN-1, but not DAF-16. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Dong J, Zhou K, Ge X, Xu N, Wang X, He Q, Zhang C, Chu J, Li Q. Effects of Extraction Technique on the Content and Antioxidant Activity of Flavonoids from Gossypium Hirsutum linn. Flowers. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175627. [PMID: 36080389 PMCID: PMC9458133 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Cotton is one of the Uyghur medical materials in China and is rich in flavonoids. Flavonoids have important pharmacological effects. The yield of flavonoids in traditional extraction methods is low, which affects the development of flavonoids. Therefore, it is urgent to optimize the extraction techniques. The yield of flavonoids in cotton flowers was effectively improved by response surface methodology, and the highest yield of flavonoids reached 5.66%, and the optimal extraction process conditions were obtained. The DPPH free radical scavenging rate, hydroxyl free radical scavenging rate, superoxide anion free radical scavenging rate, and reducing ability were tested to reflect the antioxidant capacity of flavonoids. The flavonoids had an excellent antioxidant effect. Cell experiments suggested that the flavonoids had the effect of protecting glutamate-induced damage to HT-22 cells. The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for the extraction of cotton flowers flavonoids and the comprehensive evaluation of antioxidant products, as well as the extraction of other plant flavonoids.
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- Jiaxing Dong
- Key Laboratory of Xi’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
- Research and Technology Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences (CAAS), Anyang 455000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences (CAAS), Anyang 455000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea & Food Science and International Joint Laboratory on Tea Chemistry and Health Effects of Ministry of Education, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xi’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xi’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
- Research and Technology Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xi’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
- Research and Technology Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xi’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
- Research and Technology Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
- Correspondence: (J.C.); (Q.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Xi’an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
- Research and Technology Center, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
- Correspondence: (J.C.); (Q.L.)
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Liao J, Guo J, Niu Y, Fang T, Wang F, Fan Y. Flavonoids from Lycium barbarum leaves attenuate obesity through modulating glycolipid levels, oxidative stress, and gut bacterial composition in high-fat diet-fed mice. Front Nutr 2022; 9:972794. [PMID: 35967795 PMCID: PMC9366397 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.972794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Traditional herbal therapy made from Lycium barbarum leaves has been said to be effective in treating metabolic diseases, while its exact processes are yet unknown. Natural flavonoids are considered as a secure and reliable method for treating obesity. We thus made an effort to investigate the processes by which flavonoids from L. barbarum leaves (LBLF) reduce obesity. To assess the effectiveness of the intervention following intragastric injection of various dosages of LBLF (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg⋅bw), obese model mice developed via a high-fat diet were utilized. Treatment for LBLF may decrease body weight gain, Lee’s index, serum lipids levels, oxidative stress levels, and hepatic lipids levels. It may also enhance fecal lipids excretion and improve glucose tolerance. Additionally, LBLF therapy significantly restored gut dysfunction brought on by a high-fat diet by boosting gut bacterial diversities and altering the composition of the gut bacterial community by elevating probiotics and reducing harmful bacteria.
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- JiaLe Liao
- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Food & Wine, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Food & Wine, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Food & Wine, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Food & Wine, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Ningxia Red Power Goji Co., Ltd., Zhongwei, China.,Ningxia Engineering Research Center for Goji Biological Fermentation & Milling, Zhongwei, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Food & Wine, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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Wang K, Lei Q, Ma H, Jiang M, Yang T, Ma Q, Datsomor O, Zhan K, Zhao G. Phloretin Protects Bovine Rumen Epithelial Cells from LPS-Induced Injury. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14050337. [PMID: 35622584 PMCID: PMC9147548 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14050337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is an endotoxin that induces immune and inflammatory responses in the rumen epithelium of dairy cows. It is well-known that flavonoid phloretin (PT) exhibits anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity. The aim of this research was to explore whether PT could decrease LPS-induced damage to bovine rumen epithelial cells (BRECs) and its molecular mechanisms of potential protective efficacy. BRECs were pretreated with PT for 2 h and then stimulated with LPS for the assessment of various response indicators. The results showed that 100 µM PT had no significant effect on the viability of 10 µg/mL LPS-induced BRECs, and this dose was used in follow-up studies. The results showed that PT pre-relieved the decline in LPS-induced antioxidant indicators (T-AOC and GSH-PX). PT pretreatment resulted in decreased interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and chemokines (CCL2, CCL5, CCL20) expression. The underlying mechanisms explored reveal that PT may contribute to inflammatory responses by regulating Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), nuclear transcription factor-κB p65 (NF-κB p65), and ERK1/2 (p42/44) signaling pathways. Moreover, further studies found that LPS-induced BRECs showed decreased expression of claudin-related genes (ZO-1, Occludin); these were attenuated by pretreatment with PT. These results suggest that PT enhances the antioxidant properties of BRECs during inflammation, reduces gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, and enhances barrier function. Overall, the results suggest that PT (at least in vitro) offers some protective effect against LPS-induced ruminal epithelial inflammation. Further in vivo studies should be conducted to identify strategies for the prevention and amelioration of short acute rumen acidosis (SARA) in dairy cows using PT.
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Liu H, Wang Y, Zhang W, Sun W, Ji X, Zhang S, Qiao K. Lentinan extends lifespan and increases oxidative stress resistance through DAF-16 and SKN-1 pathways in Caenorhabditis elegans. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 202:286-295. [PMID: 35041882 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Lentinan, extracted from Lentinus edodes, exhibits bioactive properties in vitro; however, little is known about the antioxidant potential in vivo. In this study, the effects of lentinan at 0.05, 0.25 and 1.25 mg/mL on the lifespan, locomotion, reproductive capacity, and oxidative stress resistance in Caenorhabditis elegans were determined. Compared to the untreated control, lentinan at 0.05, 0.25 and 1.25 mg/mL significantly prolonged the lifespan by 17.6%, 35.3% and 25.3% (p < 0.001), respectively, and improved the brood size, locomotion and stress resistance of the nematodes. Furthermore, lentinan at 0.25 mg/mL significantly reduced accumulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) by 38.1% (p = 0.013) and 49.7% (p = 0.028), respectively. In addition, lentinan at all tested concentrations significantly increased the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT). The expression of skn-1 and daf-16 in the treatments with lentinan at 0.25 and 1.25 mg/mL was significantly (p < 0.005) up-regulated compared with the untreated control, whereas that of the daf-2 gene was significantly down-regulated. Further evidence revealed that ROS production in lentinan-treated daf-16 and skn-1 mutant strains was similar to the untreated control. Consistent with the aforementioned results, lentinan enhanced the nuclear translocation of DAF-16 and SKN-1. Our results demonstrated that lentinan could increase lifespan and protect the nematodes from oxidative stress through DAF-16 and SKN-1.
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- Huimin Liu
- Key Laboratory of Pesticide Toxicology & Application Technique, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide Toxicology & Application Technique, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide Toxicology & Application Technique, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide Toxicology & Application Technique, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide Toxicology & Application Technique, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China
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- Tropical Research and Education Center, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Florida, IFAS, Homestead, FL 33031, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide Toxicology & Application Technique, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, China.
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Xu J, Hussain M, Su W, Yao Q, Yang G, Zhong Y, Zhou L, Huang X, Wang Z, Gu Q, Ren Y, Li H. Effects of novel cellulase (Cel 906) and probiotic yeast fermentation on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of vine tea ( Ampelopsis grossedentata). Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1006316. [PMID: 36185429 PMCID: PMC9521311 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1006316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/08/2022] Open
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Vine tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata) is a plant resource with good nutritional and medicinal, and is widely consumed in China. This study aimed to develop a functional vine tea fermentation broth using microbial fermentation and cellulase degradation. First, the most suitable probiotics for vine tea fermentation were screened, and the fermentation conditions were optimized. Then, a new cellulase (Cel 906, MW076177) was added to evaluate the changes in the contents of effective substances and to study its efficacy. The results show that saccharomyces cerevisiae Y-401 was identified as the best strain, the optimal fermentation conditions were a time of 94.60 h, feeding concentration of 115.21 g/L, and temperature of about 34.97°C. The vine tea fermentation broth has a strong inhibitory ability on 2,2'-azinobis3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) (99.73%), peroxyl (53.15%), superoxide anion radicals (84.13%), and 1,1-Diphenyl-2-trinitrophenylhydrazine (DPPH) (92.48%). It has a decent inhibitory impact on the cell viability, tyrosinase activity (32.25%), and melanin synthesis (63.52%) of B16-F10 melanoma cells induced by α-MSH. Inflammatory cell recruitment was reduced in a zebrafish inflammation model. Therefore, this vine tea fermented broth has strong antioxidant, anti-melanoma, and anti-inflammatory effects, and has healthcare potential as a probiotic tea.
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- Jin Xu
- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Mineral Oil Pesticides, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Science, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
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- CAS Testing Technical Services (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- CAS Testing Technical Services (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- CAS Testing Technical Services (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Ruby Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Molecular Probe and Biomedical Imaging Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Hua Shuo Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yifei Ren, ; He Li,
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yifei Ren, ; He Li,
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