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Lai M, Sun S, Zuo T, Li L, Zhao Q, Li W, Zheng J, Hong M. Sanfeng Tongqiao Dripping Pills alleviate House Dust Mite-induced allergic rhinitis in mice by inhibiting Th2 differentiation and repairing the nasal epithelial barrier. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 132:155899. [PMID: 39067192 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155899] [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: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sanfeng Tongqiao Dripping Pills (SFTQ) has clinically demonstrated a promising therapeutic effect on allergic rhinitis (AR). However, the active ingredients and underlying mechanisms of SFTQ remain unclear. PURPOSE Exploring the effects, mechanisms, and active ingredients of SFTQ in the treatment of AR is valuable. STUDY DESIGN The mechanisms of SFTQ and its active ingredients in treating AR were investigated through in vivo and in vitro studies. METHODS A HDM-induced AR model was established in BALB/c mice. The effects of SFTQ in treating AR were evaluated by AR-like symptoms, EOS count, and pathological changes in the nasal tissue in vivo. The effects of SFTQ active components on epithelial cells (ECs) were evaluated in Poly(I:C) and TNF-α co-stimulated human nasal ECs (RPMI-2650). Additionally, the effects of SFTQ active components on splenocytes proliferation and Th cell differentiation were assessed. A co-culture system of ECs and T lymphocytes was established to investigate the impact of Th2 cells on the structure and function of ECs. The effects of SFTQ ingredients on ECs, T lymphocytes, and the HDM-induced AR model were further confirmed through in vivo and in vivo studies, respectively. RESULTS SFTQ significantly alleviated AR-like symptoms and pathological changes in the nasal tissue of AR mice. The treatment elevated the expression of Occludin and E-cadherin in the nasal epithelium and reduced the percentage of Th2 cells in cervical lymph nodes (CLN). Among the active compounds of SFTQ, L-Menthone and Pulegone notably downregulated IL-33 levels in activated ECs, while Hesperetin significantly decreased TSLP and IL-33 levels. In the co-culture system of ECs and Th2 cells, exposure to Baicalin, Wogonin, and Pulegone increased the TEER value of ECs, while notably inhibiting the production of TSLP and IL-33. Furthermore, in HDM-induced AR mice, treatments with Baicalin, Luteolin, and Hesperetin effectively inhibited AR-like symptoms. Additionally, Luteolin and Hesperetin significantly reduced the inflammatory cells infiltration and the population of Th2 cells in AR mice. CONCLUSION SFTQ and its active ingredients effectively alleviated HDM-induced AR in mice by inhibiting Th2 cell differentiation and repairing the nasal epithelial barrier. Our study can provide a scientific basis for SFTQ to be used in clinical treatment of AR.
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- Minyi Lai
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group, Taizhou, 225321, China
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- Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group, Taizhou, 225321, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Wang HQ, Liu M, Wang L, Lan F, Zhang YH, Xia JE, Xu ZD, Zhang H. Identification of a novel BACE1 inhibitor, timosaponin A-III, for treatment of Alzheimer's disease by a cell extraction and chemogenomics target knowledgebase-guided method. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 75:153244. [PMID: 32502824 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rhizoma Anemarrhenae (RA) has been conventionally used for treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and thus, the active components from RA can be screened. PURPOSE This research aimed to identify the active components of RA and their targets and further clarify the molecular mechanisms underlying its anti-AD activity. METHODS First, the potential active compounds from RA were screened by neurocyte extraction and micro-dialysis methods. Second, the potential targets were predicted by a chemogenomics target knowledgebase and further explored by surface plasmon resonance and enzyme activity assays. Third, the pharmacological effects were evaluated by employing APP/PS1 transgenic mice and SH-SY5Y-APP cells. ELISAs and Western blot analyses were used to evaluate the expression of key molecules in the amyloidogenic and NMDAR/ERK pathways. RESULTS Timosaponin A-III (TA-III) was screened and identified as a potential active component for the anti-AD activity, and BACE1 was proven to be a potential high-affinity target. Enzyme kinetic analysis showed that TA-III had strong noncompetitive inhibitory activity against BACE1. The in vitro and in vivo assays indicated that TA-III had pharmacological effects through improving memory impairment, reducing Aβ aggregation via the amyloidogenic pathway and preventing neuronal impairment through downregulating the NMDAR/ERK signaling pathway. CONCLUSION TA-III targets BACE1 to reduce Aβ aggregation through down-regulating the NMDAR/ERK pathway for treating AD.
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- Hai-Qiao Wang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, South Campus, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 201112, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201204, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201204, China.
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- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201204, China.
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Chen WH, Luo Z, Ning ZW, Peng J, Hu XP, Zhai LX, Wen B, Xiao HT, Bian ZX. Rapid identification of direct-acting pancreatic protectants from Cyclocarya paliurus leaves tea by the method of serum pharmacochemistry combined with target cell extraction. OPEN CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2020-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AbstractExtracts of Cyclocarya paliurus (CP) leaves, a popular sweet tea, inhibit pancreatic β cell apoptosis and have potent hypoglycemic effects, but the identities of the anti-apoptotic bioactive components are still unknown. In the present study, a method using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS based on serum pharmacochemistry combined with target cell extraction was established to rapidly identify direct-acting pancreatic protectants from CP. After orally administering a set amount of CP extract to rats, blood samples were collected to characterize the components that can be absorbed into the blood using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. Also, target cells (pancreatic β NIT-1 cells) were incubated with CP extract for 24 hours, and cells were collected to identify the components that can bind to the cells using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. Finally, to evaluate the protective effect of the bioactive components of CP, MTT and TUNEL assays were performed on treated NIT-1 cell induced by streptozotocin (STZ). Three potential direct-acting pancreatic protectants -- kaempferol, quercetin, quadranoside IV -- were identified, and anti-apoptotic effects of kaempferol and quercetin were confirmed in STZ-induced NIT-1 cells. The findings indicate that this combined approach is a feasible, rapid, and expedient tool for capturing potential direct-acting components from natural products such as those from CP leaves.
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- Wei-hong Chen
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Infinite Chinese Herbal Immunity Research Center, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, 518035Shenzhen, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, China
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Comparative Study of the Chemical Constituents and Bioactivities of the Extracts from Fruits, Leaves and Root Barks of Lycium barbarum. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24081585. [PMID: 31013650 PMCID: PMC6514792 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24081585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The fruits, leaves and root barks of L. barbarum plant are widely used as functional foods and as ingredients in traditional Chinese prescriptions and patent medicines. They are considered to have different pharmacological activities and health benefits because of their diverse constituents. Here, the chemical constituents of the extracts from fruits, leaves and root barks of L. barbarum were compared by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with high resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-HR-MS). A total of 131 compounds were identified and seven of them were quantified. Among them, 98, 28 and 35 constituents were detected in fruits, leaves and root barks respectively. Dicaffeoylspermidine/spermine derivatives were the most detected compounds (74/131); among them, dicaffeoylspermine isomers and propionyl-dicaffeoylspermidine were found in root barks in very large amounts (e.g., kukoamine B = 10.90 mg/g dry powder); dicaffeoyl-spermidine isomers were detected in fruits/leaves in a high amount, and many of their glycosylated derivatives were mainly detected in fruits. In addition, six saponins from L. barbarum fruits were reported for the first time, and 5,6-dihydrosolasonine was reported for the first time in plants. The activity assays showed that the root bark extract possessed the strongest antioxidative activity and cytotoxicity, which was presumed due to the large amount of dicaffeoylspermine/spermidines in root barks. Fourteen potential bioactive components from fruits were identified by a target cell-based screening method. These results will help to understand the different biological activities of these three parts of L. barbarum plant and will benefit the discovery of new functional components.
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Fu Y, Luo J, Qin J, Yang M. Screening techniques for the identification of bioactive compounds in natural products. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2019; 168:189-200. [PMID: 30825802 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2019.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Natural products (NPs) have a long history of clinical use and are rich source of bioactive compounds. The development of tools and techniques for identifying and analyzing NP bioactive compounds to ensure their quality and discover new drugs is thus very important and still in demand. Screening techniques have proven highly useful for screening and analyzing active components in complex mixtures, which rely on cell culture, dialysis, ultrafiltration, chromatographic methods and target molecule immobilization, using biological targets to identify the active compounds. The recent progress in biological screening techniques in the field of natural products is reviewed here. This includes a review on the strategy and application of the screening methods, their detailed description and discussion of their existing limitations of the different models along with prospective in future development of screening techniques.
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- Yanwei Fu
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Resources Utilization of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Ren W, Han L, Luo M, Bian B, Guan M, Yang H, Han C, Li N, Li T, Li S, Zhang Y, Zhao Z, Zhao H. Multi-component identification and target cell-based screening of potential bioactive compounds in toad venom by UPLC coupled with high-resolution LTQ-Orbitrap MS and high-sensitivity Qtrap MS. Anal Bioanal Chem 2018; 410:4419-4435. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-018-1097-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2018] [Revised: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Nikles S, Monschein M, Zou H, Liu Y, He X, Fan D, Lu A, Yu K, Isaac G, Bauer R. Metabolic profiling of the traditional Chinese medicine formulation Yu Ping Feng San for the identification of constituents relevant for effects on expression of TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-1β and IL-4 in U937 cells. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2017; 145:219-229. [PMID: 28667937 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2017.03.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Revised: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Yu Ping Feng San (YPFS) is a classical TCM formulation which has been traditionally used for treatment of immune system related diseases such as chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis and asthma. The formula is a mixture of Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fangfeng), Radix Astragali (Huangqi), and Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae (Baizhu). TLC- and LC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS methods have been developed for the analysis of the metabolic profiles of the single herbs and of the formula. Decoctions and ASE extracts were analyzed in order to trace components of the individual herbs in YPFS. Nine constituents of Radix Saposhnikoviae, ten constituents of Radix Astragali and five constituents of Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae have been assigned in the chemical profiles of the formula, which now allow the standardisation of YPFS. The pharmacological testing showed that all extracts significantly inhibited expression of TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-1β in U937 cells, while the inhibition of IL-4 was consistently low. Compared to conventional analyses which are focused on a limited set of compounds, metabolomics approaches, together with novel data processing tools, enable a more holistic comparison of the herbal extracts. In order to identify the constituents which are relevant for the immunomodulatory effects of the formula, metabolomics studies (PCA, OPLS-DA) have been performed using UPLC/QTOF MS data.
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- Stefanie Nikles
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 4/I, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 4/I, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- School of Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16, 100700 Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, Dongzhimennei Nanxiaojie 16, 100700 Beijing, China
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- Waters Corporation, 5 Technology Drive, 01757 Milford, USA
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- Waters Corporation, 5 Technology Drive, 01757 Milford, USA
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 4/I, 8010 Graz, Austria.
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Sun H, Ni X, Zeng D, Zou F, Yang M, Peng Z, Zhou Y, Zeng Y, Zhu H, Wang H, Yin Z, Pan K, Jing B. Bidirectional immunomodulating activity of fermented polysaccharides from Yupingfeng. Res Vet Sci 2017; 110:22-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2016.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2016] [Revised: 10/22/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Yuan J, Chen Y, Liang J, Wang CZ, Liu X, Yan Z, Tang Y, Li J, Yuan CS. Component analysis and target cell-based neuroactivity screening of Panax ginseng by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2016; 1038:1-11. [PMID: 27776327 PMCID: PMC5130230 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2016.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2016] [Revised: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ginseng is one of the most widely used natural medicines in the world. Recent studies have suggested Panax ginseng has a wide range of beneficial effects on aging, central nervous system disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. However, knowledge about the specific bioactive components of ginseng is still limited. This work aimed to screen for the bioactive components in Panax ginseng that act against neurodegenerative diseases, using the target cell-based bioactivity screening method. Firstly, component analysis of Panax ginseng extracts was performed by UPLC-QTOF-MS, and a total of 54 compounds in white ginseng were characterized and identified according to the retention behaviors, accurate MW, MS characteristics, parent nucleus, aglycones, side chains, and literature data. Then target cell-based bioactivity screening method was developed to predict the candidate compounds in ginseng with SH-SY5Y cells. Four ginsenosides, Rg2, Rh1, Ro, and Rd, were observed to be active. The target cell-based bioactivity screening method coupled with UPLC-QTOF-MS technique has suitable sensitivity and it can be used as a screening tool for low content bioactive constituents in natural products.
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- Jinbin Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, China; Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Research Center for the Resourcing of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Minority Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 33004, China
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, China
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- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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LC–MS/MS method for the simultaneous quantification of 11 compounds of Ginkgo biloba extract in lysates of mesangial cell cultured by high glucose. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2015; 997:122-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2015.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2014] [Revised: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Li F, Tan YS, Chen HL, Yan Y, Zhai KF, Li DP, Kou JP, Yu BY. Identification of schisandrin as a vascular endothelium protective component in YiQiFuMai Powder Injection using HUVECs binding and HPLC-DAD-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis. J Pharmacol Sci 2015; 129:1-8. [PMID: 26452526 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2015.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Revised: 01/30/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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YiQiFuMai Powder Injection (YQFM) is a re-developed preparation based on the well-known traditional Chinese medicine formula Sheng-mai-san. It has been widely used for the treatment of cardiovascular disease with definite clinical efficacy in China, but its bioactive molecules remain obscure. In this study, an effective method has been employed as a tool for screening active components in YQFM, using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) extraction and liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (Q-TOF MS/MS). Nine compounds, which could interact with HUVECs, were identified as ginsenosides Rb1, Rc, Rb2, Rd, 20(S)-Rg3, 20(R)-Rg3, Rk1/Rg5 and schisandrin by comparing with reference substances or literature. In vitro assays showed that schisandrin at concentrations of 10-100 μM protected HUVECs from hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) injury, increased cell viability, nitric oxide (NO) content and decreased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage, malonaldehyde (MDA) content and ROS generation. Moreover, schisandrin pretreatment inhibited cell apoptosis, as evidenced by inhibiting activation of caspase-3 and increasing the Bcl-2/Bax ratio. These data indicate that HUVECs biospecific extraction coupled with HPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis is a reliable method for screening potential bioactive components from traditional Chinese medicines. Meanwhile, the vascular endothelium protective property of schisandrin might be beneficial for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
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- Fang Li
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China.
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Qiu JY, Chen X, Zheng XX, Jiang XL, Yang DZ, Yu YY, Du Q, Tang DQ, Yin XX. Target cell extraction coupled with LC-MS/MS analysis for screening potential bioactive components in Ginkgo biloba extract with preventive effect against diabetic nephropathy. Biomed Chromatogr 2014; 29:226-32. [PMID: 24925151 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.3264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2014] [Revised: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/04/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A rapid and useful approach for screening potential bioactive components in Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) with preventive effect against diabetic nephropathy (DN) was developed using mesangial cells extraction coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis. Mesangial cells were first divided into two groups according to their treatments with high glucose or high glucose plus GBE. After incubation for 4, 8, 12, 16, 24 and 48 h, the cells were harvested and extracted with 40% acetic acid in water before LC-MS/MS analysis. Then, 19 compounds and five metabolites were found to selectively combine with mesangial cells. Notably, compounds including quercetin and rutin were identified or tentatively characterized according to the results of retention time and MS spectra, which is highly consistent with our previous reports that quercetin and rutin are potent protective agents against glomerulosclerosis in DN. Therefore, all these results indicate that target cell extraction coupled with LC-MS/MS analysis can be successfully applied for predicting the bioactive components in GBE with preventive effect against DN.
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- Jing-ying Qiu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, 221004, China; Key Laboratory of New Drug and Clinical Application, Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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LIAO H, LI Q, LIU R, LIU J, BI K. Fingerprint Analysis and Multi-ingredient Determination Using a Single Reference Standard for Saposhnikoviae Radix. ANAL SCI 2014; 30:1157-63. [DOI: 10.2116/analsci.30.1157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Huali LIAO
- National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Key Technology of Chinese Material Medica Quality Control, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
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- National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Key Technology of Chinese Material Medica Quality Control, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
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- National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Key Technology of Chinese Material Medica Quality Control, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
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- School of Chinese Material Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
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- National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Key Technology of Chinese Material Medica Quality Control, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- School of Chinese Material Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
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Du CYQ, Choi RCY, Zheng KYZ, Dong TTX, Lau DTW, Tsim KWK. Yu Ping Feng San, an ancient Chinese herbal decoction containing Astragali Radix, Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma and Saposhnikoviae Radix, regulates the release of cytokines in murine macrophages. PLoS One 2013; 8:e78622. [PMID: 24244327 PMCID: PMC3823765 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0078622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Accepted: 09/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Yu Ping Feng San (YPFS), a Chinese herbal decoction, is composed of Astragali Radix (AR; Huangqi), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (AMR; Baizhu) and Saposhnikoviae Radix (SR; Fangfeng) in a weight ratio of 1∶2∶1. Clinically, YPFS has been widely used to regulate immune functions; however, the action mechanism of it is not known. Here, we addressed this issue by providing detail analyses of chemical and biological properties of YPFS. By using rapid resolution liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry, fifteen chemicals deriving from different herbs of YPFS were determined, and which served as a control for the standardization of the herbal extract of YPFS. In general, the amounts of chosen chemical markers were higher in a preparation of YPFS as compared to that of single herb or two-herb compositions. In order to reveal the immune functions of YPFS, the standardized extract was applied onto cultured murine macrophages. The treatment of YPFS stimulated the mRNA and protein expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines via activation of NF-κB by enhancing IκBα degradation. In contrast, the application of YPFS suppressed the expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines significantly in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced chronic inflammation model. In addition, YPFS could up regulate the phagocytic activity in cultured macrophages. These results therefore supported the bi-directional immune-modulatory roles of YPFS in regulating the releases of cytokines from macrophages.
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- Crystal Y. Q. Du
- Division of Life Science and Center for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Biology, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Life Science and Center for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Biology, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Life Science and Center for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Life Science and Center for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Life Science and Center for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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Liu J, Feng L, Wang R, Zhang M, Gu J, Jia X, Zhu M, Wu J, Hu S. COMPONENTS SCREENING FROMCURCUMA LONGALINN. AND THEIR BIOAFFINITY PROPERTY ON HUMAN UMBILICAL VEIN ENDOTHELIAL CELLS BY CELL MEMBRANE CHROMATOGRAPHY. J LIQ CHROMATOGR R T 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/10826076.2012.712936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Jiping Liu
- a Department of Pharmacology , Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine , Xianyang , P.R. China
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- b Key Laboratory of New Drug Delivery Systems of Chinese Materia Medica, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Chinese Medicine , Jiangsu , Nanjing , P.R. China
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- c Institute of Conson Co. for Chinese Medicine in Kidiney Diseases, Consun Pharmaceutical Group , Guangzhou , P.R. China
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- b Key Laboratory of New Drug Delivery Systems of Chinese Materia Medica, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Chinese Medicine , Jiangsu , Nanjing , P.R. China
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- b Key Laboratory of New Drug Delivery Systems of Chinese Materia Medica, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Chinese Medicine , Jiangsu , Nanjing , P.R. China
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- b Key Laboratory of New Drug Delivery Systems of Chinese Materia Medica, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Chinese Medicine , Jiangsu , Nanjing , P.R. China
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- b Key Laboratory of New Drug Delivery Systems of Chinese Materia Medica, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Chinese Medicine , Jiangsu , Nanjing , P.R. China
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- d Department of Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica , China Pharmaceutical University , Jiangsu , Nanjing , P.R. China
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- b Key Laboratory of New Drug Delivery Systems of Chinese Materia Medica, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Chinese Medicine , Jiangsu , Nanjing , P.R. China
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Wang B, Deng J, Gao Y, Zhu L, He R, Xu Y. The screening toolbox of bioactive substances from natural products: A review. Fitoterapia 2011; 82:1141-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2011.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2011] [Revised: 07/30/2011] [Accepted: 07/30/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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