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Lu G, Gao H, Hu R, Miao J, Dong Z, Wang C, Chen X. Early changes of microRNAs in blood one month after bariatric surgery. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024; 16:163. [PMID: 39010180 PMCID: PMC11251336 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-024-01364-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Changes in microRNAs (miRNAs) are relevant to bariatric surgery and its comorbidities. The characteristics of changes in miRNAs of the early postoperative period following both bariatric procedures, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), as well as the factors that related to the effectiveness of early weight loss remain unclear. METHODS We recruited 18 patients who performed SG and 15 patients who performed RYGB. Their preoperative and 1-month postoperative clinical data and fasting serum samples were collected, and the latter were analyzed by RNA-sequencing. Differential expression analysis of miRNAs was performed by the R-tool. Functional classification annotation and pathway enrichment analysis of targeted genes were analyzed by KOBAS software. The change profiles of miRNAs for both surgeries and their correlation with clinical characteristics and weight loss effectiveness were further analyzed. RESULTS A total of 85 differentially expressed miRNAs were identified before and after SG, while a total of 76 were found before and after RYGB. The target genes of these miRNAs were similar in the Gene Ontology enrichment analysis in SG and RYGB, and the enrichment analysis in the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes was mainly related to metabolic pathways. Hsa-miR-493-5p, hsa-miR-184, and hsa-miR-3199 exhibited similar changes in SG and RYGB, and the former two were correlated with clinical characteristics. Hsa-miR-6729-5p, hsa-miR-4659b-5p, and hsa-miR-2277-5p were correlated with the weight loss effectiveness of SG, while hsa-miR-4662a-5p was correlated with the weight loss effectiveness of RYGB. CONCLUSIONS Short-term metabolic improvement and weight loss occurring after SG and RYGB surgery might be related to changes in miRNAs, which act on multiple biological pathways by regulating genes. In addition, some clinical characteristics and miRNAs were related to the effectiveness of early weight loss after SG and RYGB surgery. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2200058333.
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- Guanhua Lu
- Department of Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, No. 250, Changgang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613, Huangpu Avenue West, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613, Huangpu Avenue West, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613, Huangpu Avenue West, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613, Huangpu Avenue West, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, No. 250, Changgang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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Yang C, Liu H, Li X, Peng X, Rao G, Xie Z, Yang Q, Du L, Xie C. Modular characteristics and mechanism of action of herbs for type 2 diabetes treatment in Chinese medicine. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20106. [PMID: 37809579 PMCID: PMC10559873 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20106] [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: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has emerged as a global epidemic, and conventional treatment approaches often face limitations in achieving long-term glycemic control and preventing complications. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a valuable alternative for managing T2D, with a long history of effectively using herbal formulations in clinical practice. However, the modular characteristics of these herbs and their specific mechanisms of action remain poorly understood. To comprehensively investigate the modular characteristics and mechanisms of Chinese herbs in treating T2D, as well as explore the synergistic interactions among different herbs and their modular components, we employed data mining, systematic pharmacology, and molecular docking. Our aim was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential therapeutic targets and pathways involved in herbal T2D treatment. In this study, a total of 1114 studies investigating the effects of TCM interventions in the treatment of T2D in adults were included. The analysis revealed 170 distinct types of Chinese herbs, 118 active components, and 238 common targets shared between the medicine and T2D. Additionally, this study identified six hub proteins (TNF, MMP2, PTGS, CASP3, CASP8, and CASP9) and two key chemicals (Diosgenin and Formononetin) found in TCM-mediated T2D suppression. It was observed that these proteins could bind with the ingredients. The MMP2-Diosgenin interaction exhibited the lowest binding free energy (-13.05 kJ/mol) and was primarily driven by hydrogen bonds with ALA-165. TNF-Diosgenin (-10.5 kcal/mol) showed three hydrogen bonds with LEU-37, ARG-82, and ASN-30. PTGS2 and Diosgenin (-8.71 kJ/mol) demonstrated a hydrogen bond with HIS-214. Furthermore, CASP9-Formononetin (-6.53 kcal/mol) exhibited the lowest binding free energy and hydrogen bonds with GLU-261 and SER-339 as the primary forces involved. CASP3-Formononetin (-6.07 kcal/mol) displayed three hydrogen bonds with ASN-342, TRP-348, and GLU-379. Lastly, CASP8 and Formononetin (-6.06 kJ/mol) formed a hydrogen bond with THR-390, TYR-392, and TYR-334. Moreover, critical therapeutic pathways, such as the immune inflammatory response, AGE-RAGE, and IL-17 signaling pathway, were found to be associated with T2D Chinese herb therapy. In conclusion, this study sheded light on the modular characteristics and mechanism of action of herbs used in Chinese Medicine for the treatment of T2D, which provided valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners in the field of Chinese Medicine, offering potential avenues for improved treatment strategies and personalized approaches to address the complex nature of T2D.
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- Chan Yang
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM regulating metabolic diseases key Laboratory of Sichuan province, 610075, Sichuan, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM regulating metabolic diseases key Laboratory of Sichuan province, 610075, Sichuan, Chengdu, China
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- Jianyang City People's Hospital, 610040,Sichuan, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM regulating metabolic diseases key Laboratory of Sichuan province, 610075, Sichuan, Chengdu, China
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Hu YZ, Li Q, Wang PF, Li XP, Hu ZL. Multiple functions and regulatory network of miR-150 in B lymphocyte-related diseases. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1140813. [PMID: 37182123 PMCID: PMC10172652 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1140813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play vital roles in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. Previous studies have shown that miR-150 is a crucial regulator of B cell proliferation, differentiation, metabolism, and apoptosis. miR-150 regulates the immune homeostasis during the development of obesity and is aberrantly expressed in multiple B-cell-related malignant tumors. Additionally, the altered expression of MIR-150 is a diagnostic biomarker of various autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, exosome-derived miR-150 is considered as prognostic tool in B cell lymphoma, autoimmune diseases and immune-mediated disorders, suggesting miR-150 plays a vital role in disease onset and progression. In this review, we summarized the miR-150-dependent regulation of B cell function in B cell-related immune diseases.
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- Yue-Zi Hu
- Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Zhao-Lan Hu,
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Exploring Anti-Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Mechanism of Gegen Qinlian Decoction by Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation. DISEASE MARKERS 2022; 2022:1927688. [PMID: 36284987 PMCID: PMC9588339 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1927688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Purpose. Gegen Qinlian Decoction (GGQL) has been employed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine. However, the underlying mechanism of GGQL in the treatment of T2DM remains unknown. This study was aimed at exploring the pharmacological mechanisms of GGQL against T2DM via network pharmacology analysis combined with experimental validation. Methods. The effective components of GGQL were screened, and the target was predicted by using traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database and analysis platform (TCMSP). The candidate targets of GGQL were predicted by network pharmacological analysis, and crucial targets were chosen by the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) functional enrichment analyses were performed to predict the core targets and pathways of GGQL against T2DM. Then, T2DM mice were induced by a high-fat diet combined with streptozotocin. The model and GGQL groups were given normal saline and GGQL aqueous solution (10 and 20 g/kg/d) intragastric administration, respectively, for 8 weeks. The mice in the GGQLT groups were administered with GGQLT at 10 and 20 g/kg/d, respectively. The pathological changes in liver tissues were observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. The protein expression of TNF-α and NF-κB was verified by western blotting. Results. A total of 204 common targets of GGQL for the treatment of T2DM were obtained from 140 active ingredients and 212 potential targets of T2DM. GO and KEGG enrichment analysis involved 119 signaling pathways, mainly in inflammatory TNF signaling pathways. Animal experiments showed that GGQL significantly reduced the serum levels of body mass, fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, TNF-α, and IL-17. The liver pathological section showed that GGQL could improve the vacuolar degeneration and lipid deposition in the liver of T2DM mice. Mechanistically, GGQL downregulated the mRNA expression of TNF-α and NF-κB. Conclusions. This study demonstrated that GGQL may exert antidiabetic effects against T2DM by suppressing TNF-α signaling pathway activation, thus providing a basis for its potential use in clinical practice and further study in treating T2DM.
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Mo C, Zhao J, Liang J, Wang H, Chen Y, Huang G. Exosomes: A novel insight into traditional Chinese medicine. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:844782. [PMID: 36105201 PMCID: PMC9465299 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.844782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles and play an essential role in the mediation of intercellular communication both in health and disease. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has historically been used to maintain human health and treat various diseases up till today. The interplay between exosomes and TCM has attracted researchers’ growing attention. By integrating the available evidence, TCM formulas and compounds isolated from TCM as exosome modulators have beneficial effects on multiple disorders, such as tumors, kidney diseases, and hepatic disease, which may associate with inhibiting cells proliferation, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and attenuating fibrosis. Exosomes, a natural delivery system, are essential in delivering compounds isolated from TCM to target cells or tissues. Moreover, exosomes may be the potential biomarkers for TCM syndromes, providing strategies for TCM treatment. These findings may provide a novel insight into TCM from exosomes and serve as evidence for better understanding and development of TCM.
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- Chao Mo
- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Graduate School, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Guangxi International Zhuang Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- *Correspondence: Guodong Huang,
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Jiao J, Cheng CS, Xu P, Yang P, Ruan L, Chen Z. A Mouse Model of Damp-Heat Syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Impact on Pancreatic Tumor Growth. Front Oncol 2022; 12:947238. [PMID: 35957897 PMCID: PMC9357947 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.947238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Damp-heat syndrome is one of the most important syndrome types in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome differentiation and treatment system, as well as the core pathogenesis of pancreatic cancer (PC) which remains a challenge to medical researchers due to its insidious onset and poor prognosis. Great attention has been given to the impact of damp-heat syndrome on tumorigenesis and progression, but less attention has been given to damp-heat modeling per se. Studying PC in a proper damp-heat syndrome animal model can recapitulate the actual pathological process and contribute to treatment strategy improvement. Methods Here, an optimized damp-heat syndrome mouse model was established based on our prior experience. The Fibonacci method was applied to determine the maximum tolerated dosage of alcohol for mice. Damp-heat syndrome modeling with the old and new methods was performed in parallel of comparative study about general appearance, food intake, water consumption and survival. Major organs, including the liver, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, spleen, intestines and testes, were collected for histological evaluation. Complete blood counts and biochemical tests were conducted to characterize changes in blood circulation. PC cells were subcutaneously inoculated into mice with damp-heat syndrome to explore the impact of damp-heat syndrome on PC growth. Hematoxylin-eosin staining, Masson staining and immunohistochemistry were performed for pathological evaluation. A chemokine microarray was applied to screen the cytokines mediating the proliferation-promoting effects of damp-heat syndrome, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting were conducted for results validation. Results The new modeling method has the advantages of mouse-friendly features, easily accessible materials, simple operation, and good stability. More importantly, a set of systematic indicators was proposed for model evaluation. The new modeling method verified the pancreatic tumor-promoting role of damp-heat syndrome. Damp-heat syndrome induced the proliferation of cancer-associated fibroblasts and promoted desmoplasia. In addition, circulating and tumor-located chemokine levels were altered by damp-heat syndrome, characterized by tumor promotion and immune suppression. Conclusions This study established a stable and reproducible murine model of damp-heat syndrome in TCM with systematic evaluation methods. Cancer associated fibroblast-mediated desmoplasia and chemokine production contribute to the tumor-promoting effect of damp-heat syndrome on PC.
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- Juying Jiao
- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Chinese Integrative Medicine Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Zhen Chen,
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