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Liu K, Hong B, Wang S, Lou F, You Y, Hu R, Shafqat A, Fan H, Tong Y. Pharmacological Activity of Cepharanthine. Molecules 2023; 28:5019. [PMID: 37446681 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135019] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Cepharanthine, a natural bisbenzylisoquinoline (BBIQ) alkaloid isolated from the plant Stephania Cephalantha Hayata, is the only bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid approved for human use and has been used in the clinic for more than 70 years. Cepharanthine has a variety of medicinal properties, including signaling pathway inhibitory activities, immunomodulatory activities, and antiviral activities. Recently, cepharanthine has been confirmed to greatly inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection. Therefore, we aimed to describe the pharmacological properties and mechanisms of cepharanthine, mainly including antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-pathogen activities, inhibition of bone resorption, treatment of alopecia, treatment of snake bite, and other activities. At the same time, we analyzed and summarized the potential antiviral mechanism of cepharanthine and concluded that one of the most important anti-viral mechanisms of cepharanthine may be the stability of plasma membrane fluidity. Additionally, we explained its safety and bioavailability, which provides evidence for cepharanthine as a potential drug for the treatment of a variety of diseases. Finally, we further discuss the potential new clinical applications of cepharanthine and provide direction for its future development.
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- Ke Liu
- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Fan Y, Zhang Y, Shi K, Cheng S, Pei D, Shu X. Identification of a group of bisbenzylisoquinoline (BBIQ) compounds as ferroptosis inhibitors. Cell Death Dis 2022; 13:1000. [PMID: 36435804 PMCID: PMC9701226 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-022-05447-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ferroptosis induced by detrimental accumulation of lipid peroxides has been recently linked to a variety of pathological conditions ranging from acute tissue injuries to chronic degenerative diseases and suppression of ferroptosis by small chemical inhibitors is beneficial to the prevention and treatment of these diseases. However, in vivo applicable small chemical ferroptosis inhibitors are limited currently. In this study, we screened an alkaloid natural compound library for compounds that can inhibit RSL3-induced ferroptosis in HT1080 cells and identified a group of bisbenzylisoquinoline (BBIQ) compounds as novel ferroptosis-specific inhibitors. These BBIQ compounds are structurally different from known ferroptosis inhibitors and they do not appear to regulate iron homeostasis or lipid ROS generation pathways, while they are able to scavenge 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) in cell-free reactions and prevent accumulation of lipid peroxides in living cells. These BBIQ compounds demonstrate good in vivo activities as they effectively protect mice from folic acid-induced renal tubular ferroptosis and acute kidney injury. Several BBIQ compounds are approved drugs in Japan and China for traditional uses and cepharanthine is currently in clinical trials against SARS-CoV-2, our discovery of BBIQs as in vivo applicable ferroptosis inhibitors will expand their usage to prevent ferroptotic tissue damages under various pathological conditions.
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- Yipu Fan
- grid.428926.30000 0004 1798 2725CAS Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510530 China ,grid.410726.60000 0004 1797 8419University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- grid.508040.90000 0004 9415 435XGuangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory (GRMH-GDL), Guangzhou, 510005 China
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- grid.508040.90000 0004 9415 435XGuangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory (GRMH-GDL), Guangzhou, 510005 China
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- grid.494629.40000 0004 8008 9315School of Life Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030 China
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- grid.428926.30000 0004 1798 2725CAS Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510530 China
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- grid.428926.30000 0004 1798 2725CAS Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510530 China ,grid.508040.90000 0004 9415 435XGuangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory (GRMH-GDL), Guangzhou, 510005 China ,grid.410737.60000 0000 8653 1072Joint School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436 China
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Noumi E, Snoussi M, Anouar EH, Alreshidi M, Veettil VN, Elkahoui S, Adnan M, Patel M, Kadri A, Aouadi K, De Feo V, Badraoui R. HR-LCMS-Based Metabolite Profiling, Antioxidant, and Anticancer Properties of Teucrium polium L. Methanolic Extract: Computational and In Vitro Study. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:E1089. [PMID: 33167507 PMCID: PMC7694502 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9111089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In this study, we investigate the phytochemical profile, anticancer, and antioxidant activities of Teucrium polium methanolic extract using both in vitro and in silico approaches. The results showed the identification of 29 phytochemical compounds belonging to 13 classes of compounds and 20 tripeptides using High Resolution-Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (HR-LCMS). 13R-hydroxy-9E,11Z octadecadienoic acid, dihydrosamidin, valtratum, and cepharantine were the main compounds identified. The tested extract showed promising antioxidant activities (ABTS-IC50 = 0.042 mg/mL; 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)-IC50 = 0.087 mg/mL, β-carotene-IC50 = 0.101 mg/mL and FRAP-IC50 = 0.292 mg/mL). Using both malignant Walker 256/B and MatLyLu cell lines, T. polium methanolic extract showed a dose/time-dependent antitumor activity. The molecular docking approach revealed that most of the identified molecules were specifically binding with human peroxiredoxin 5, human androgen, and human progesterone receptors with high binding affinity scores. The obtained results confirmed that T. polium is a rich source of bioactive molecules with antioxidant and antitumor potential.
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- Emira Noumi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, P.O. Box 2440, Ha’il 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.N.); (M.A.); (V.N.V.); (S.E.); (M.A.); (R.B.)
- Laboratory of Bioressources: Integrative Biology and Recovery, High Institute of Biotechnology-University of Monastir, Monastir 5000, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, P.O. Box 2440, Ha’il 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.N.); (M.A.); (V.N.V.); (S.E.); (M.A.); (R.B.)
- Laboratory of Genetics, Biodiversity and Valorisation of Bioressources, High Institute of Biotechnology-University of Monastir, Monastir 5000, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, P.O. Box 2440, Ha’il 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.N.); (M.A.); (V.N.V.); (S.E.); (M.A.); (R.B.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, P.O. Box 2440, Ha’il 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.N.); (M.A.); (V.N.V.); (S.E.); (M.A.); (R.B.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, P.O. Box 2440, Ha’il 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.N.); (M.A.); (V.N.V.); (S.E.); (M.A.); (R.B.)
- Laboratory of Bioactive Substances, Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria, BP 901, Hammam lif 2050, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, P.O. Box 2440, Ha’il 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.N.); (M.A.); (V.N.V.); (S.E.); (M.A.); (R.B.)
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- Bapalal Vaidya Botanical Research Centre, Department of Biosciences, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat 395007, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Arts in Baljurashi, Albaha University, Albaha 65527, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1117, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
- Laboratory of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural Products and Reactivity, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, Fisciano, 84084 Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, P.O. Box 2440, Ha’il 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.N.); (M.A.); (V.N.V.); (S.E.); (M.A.); (R.B.)
- Section of Histology—Cytology, Medicine College of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Road Djebel Lakhdhar, La Rabta-Tunis 1007, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Histo-Embryology and Cytogenetic, Medicine College of Sfax, Sfax University, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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Zhao J, Piao X, Wu Y, Liang S, Han F, Liang Q, Shao S, Zhao D. Cepharanthine attenuates cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by reducing NLRP3 inflammasome-induced inflammation and oxidative stress via inhibiting 12/15-LOX signaling. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 127:110151. [PMID: 32559840 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Cepharanthine (CEP) is a potential candidate for treatment of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. To investigate the effect of CEP on cerebral I/R injury, we established a mouse model of transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) and a microglia cell model of oxygen and glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R). Administration of CEP attenuated neurological deficits, reduced infarct volume and edema, and decreased microglia activation in MCAO mice. Immunofluorescence staining showed an up-regulation in NLR Family Pyrin Domain Containing 3 (NLRP3) immunoreactivity in Iba1-labled microglia together with total Iba1 and NLRP3 expression in the brain following tMCAO, while down-regulated by CEP treatment. In both tMCAO-induced mice and OGD/R-treated BV-2 cells, CEP exhibited dose-dependent inhibition on the expression of NLRP3, ASC and cleaved caspase-1. Importantly, CEP attenuated tMCAO or OGD/R-induced overproduction of M1 microglia-regulated pro-inflammation cytokines IL-1β and IL-18, suggesting that CEP might involve in suppressing microglia polarization to M1 phenotype in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, CEP dose-dependently inhibited tMCAO-induced arachidonate 15 lipoxygenase (ALOX15) together with Iba1-labled microglia. The subsequent ALOX15-mediated oxidative stress was decreased by CEP treatment in vivo and in vitro, as evidenced by reduced ROS generation and MDA level, and increased SOD activity. Taken together, we demonstrate that CEP attenuates cerebral I/R injury probably by inhibiting microglia activation and NLRP3 inflammasome-induced inflammation and reducing oxidative stress via suppressing 12/15-LOX signaling.
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- Jie Zhao
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomarker High Throughput Screening and Target Translation of Breast and Gastrointestinal Tumor, Department of Oncology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Proteomics, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, People's Republic of China.
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Macáková K, Afonso R, Saso L, Mladěnka P. The influence of alkaloids on oxidative stress and related signaling pathways. Free Radic Biol Med 2019; 134:429-444. [PMID: 30703480 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2019.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Alkaloids have always attracted scientific interest due to either their positive or negative effects on human beings. This review aims to summarize their antioxidant effects by both classical in vitro scavenging assay and at the cellular level. Since most in vitro studies used the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging assay, the results from those studies are summed up in the first part of the article. In the second part, available data on the effect of alkaloids on NADPH-oxidase, the key enzyme for reactive oxygen species production, at the cellular level, are summarized. More than 130 alkaloids were tested by DPPH assay. However, due to methodological differences, a direct comparison is hardly possible. It can be at least concluded that some of them were either similar to or even more active than standard antioxidants and the number of aromatic hydroxyl groups seems to be the major determinant for the activity. The data on inhibition of NADPH-oxidase activity by alkaloids demonstrated that there is little relationship to the DPPH assay. The mechanism seems to be based on inhibition of synthesis, activation or translocation of NADPH-oxidase subunits. In some alkaloids, activation of the nuclear factor Nrf2 pathway was documented to be the grounds for inhibition of NADPH-oxidase. Interestingly, many alkaloids can behave both as anti-oxidants and pro-oxidants depending on conditions and pro-oxidation might be the reason for activation of Nrf2. Available data on other "antioxidant" transcription factors FOXOs and PPARs are also mentioned.
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- Kateřina Macáková
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Heyrovského 1203, 500 05 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Heyrovského 1203, 500 05 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology "Vittorio Erspamer", Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Heyrovského 1203, 500 05 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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Deng Y, Wu W, Ye S, Wang W, Wang Z. Determination of cepharanthine in rat plasma by LC-MS/MS and its application to a pharmacokinetic study. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2017; 55:1775-1779. [PMID: 28521597 PMCID: PMC6130670 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2017.1328446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Cepharanthine (CPA) has been reported to possess a wide range of pharmacological activities. OBJECTIVE This study investigates the pharmacokinetic characteristics after oral or intravenous administration of CPA by using a sensitive and rapid LC-MS/MS method. MATERIALS AND METHODS A sensitive and rapid LC-MS/MS method was developed for the determination of CPA in Sprague-Dawley rat plasma. Twelve rats were equally randomized into two groups, including the intravenous group (1 mg/kg) and the oral group (10 mg/kg). Blood samples (250 μL) were collected at designated time points and determined using this method. The pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated. RESULTS The calibration curve was linear within the range of 0.1-200 ng/mL (r = 0.999) with the lower limit of quantification at 0.1 ng/mL. After 1 mg/kg intravenous injection, the concentration of CPA reached a maximum of 153.17 ± 16.18 ng/mL and the t1/2 was 6.76 ± 1.21 h. After oral administration of 10 mg/kg of CPA, CPA was not readily absorbed and reached Cmax 46.89 ± 5.25 ng/mL at approximately 2.67 h. The t1/2 was 11.02 ± 1.32 h. The absolute bioavailability of CPA by oral route was 5.65 ± 0.35%, and the bioavailability was poor. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that the bioavailability of CPA was poor in rats, and further research should be conducted to investigate the reason for its poor bioavailability and address this problem.
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- Yingbin Deng
- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- CONTACT Zhiyi WangDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, West Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou325027, China
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Chang YK, Huang SC, Kao MC, Huang CJ. Cepharanthine alleviates liver injury in a rodent model of limb ischemia-reperfusion. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 54:11-5. [PMID: 26711228 DOI: 10.1016/j.aat.2015.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2015] [Revised: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 11/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Limb ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) causes remote organ injury (e.g., liver injury). Oxidation and inflammation are crucial mechanisms. We investigated the effects of cepharanthine, a potent antioxidative and anti-inflammatory drug, on alleviating liver injury induced by limb I/R. METHODS Twenty-four adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized to receive sham operation (Sham), Sham plus cepharanthine, I/R, or I/R plus cepharanthine and designated as the Sham, Sham+Cep, I/R, or I/R+Cep group, respectively (n = 6 in each group). I/R was induced by applying rubber band tourniquets high around each hind limb for 3 hours followed by reperfusion for 24 hours. RESULTS The plasma levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) of the Sham and Sham+Cep groups were low, and the levels of AST and ALT of the I/R group were significantly higher than those of the Sham group (both p<0.001). By contrast, the AST and ALT of the I/R+Cep group were significantly lower than those of the I/R group (both p<0.001). The hepatic levels of nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), macrophage inflammatory protein 2 (MIP-2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)/prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) of the Sham and Sham+Cep groups were also low. As expected, the NO, MDA, MIP-2, IL-6, and COX-2/PGE2 of the I/R group were significantly higher than those of the Sham group (all p<0.001). By contrast, the NO, MDA, MIP-2, IL-6, and COX-2/PGE2 of the I/R+Cep group were significantly lower than those of the I/R group (all p<0.05). CONCLUSION Cepharanthine alleviates liver injury in a rodent model of limb I/R. The mechanisms may involve reducing oxidation and inflammation.
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- Yin-Kuang Chang
- Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
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Cepharanthine mitigates lung injury in lower limb ischemia–reperfusion. J Surg Res 2015; 199:647-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2015.06.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Revised: 05/25/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Salutary Effects of Cepharanthine against Skeletal Muscle and Kidney Injuries following Limb Ischemia/Reperfusion. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:504061. [PMID: 26587045 PMCID: PMC4637479 DOI: 10.1155/2015/504061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2015] [Revised: 09/21/2015] [Accepted: 10/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Limb ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) causes oxidation and inflammation and subsequently induces muscle and kidney injuries. Cepharanthine, a natural plant alkaloid, possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties. We elucidated the salutary effects of cepharanthine against muscle and kidney injuries following limb I/R. Adult male rats were randomized to receive I/R or I/R plus cepharanthine. I/R was achieved by applying tourniquet high around each thigh for 3 hours followed by reperfusion for 24 hours. Cepharanthine (10 mg/kg, intraperitoneal) was injected immediately before reperfusion. After euthanization, degrees of tissue injury, inflammation, and oxidation were examined. Our data revealed that the I/R group had significant increases in injury biomarker concentrations of muscle (creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase) and kidney (creatinine, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, and kidney injury molecule-1). Histological assays revealed moderate muscle and kidney injury characteristics in the I/R group. The I/R group also had significant increases in concentrations of inflammatory molecules (interleukin-6, macrophage inflammatory protein-2, and prostaglandin E2) and reactive nitrogen species (nitric oxide) as well as lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde). Of note, these effects of limb I/R could be mitigated by cepharanthine. These data confirmed that cepharanthine attenuated muscle and kidney injuries induced by limb I/R. The mechanisms may involve its anti-inflammatory and antioxidative capacities.
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Wang YP, Li G, Ma LL, Zheng Y, Zhang SD, Zhang HX, Qiu M, Ma X. Penehyclidine hydrochloride ameliorates renal ischemia–reperfusion injury in rats. J Surg Res 2014; 186:390-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Revised: 07/07/2013] [Accepted: 07/19/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cheng Z, Liu R, Jiang X, Xu Q. The interaction between cepharanthine and two serum albumins: multiple spectroscopic and chemometric investigations. LUMINESCENCE 2013; 29:504-15. [PMID: 24123839 DOI: 10.1002/bio.2576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2013] [Revised: 06/22/2013] [Accepted: 08/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Zhengjun Cheng
- Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province; China West Normal University; Nanchong 637002 China
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- Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province; China West Normal University; Nanchong 637002 China
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- Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province; China West Normal University; Nanchong 637002 China
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- Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province; China West Normal University; Nanchong 637002 China
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