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Xia K, Hei Z, Li S, Song H, Huang R, Ji X, Zhang F, Shen J, Zhang S, Peng S, Wu J. Berberine inhibits intracellular Ca 2+ signals in mouse pancreatic acinar cells through M 3 muscarinic receptors: Novel target, mechanism, and implication. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 225:116279. [PMID: 38740221 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Berberine, a natural isoquinoline alkaloid, exhibits a variety of pharmacological effects, but the pharmacological targets and mechanisms remain elusive. Here, we report a novel finding that berberine inhibits acetylcholine (ACh)-induced intracellular Ca2+ oscillations, mediated through an inhibition of the muscarinic subtype 3 (M3) receptor. Patch-clamp recordings and confocal Ca2+ imaging were applied to acute dissociated pancreatic acinar cells prepared from CD1 mice to examine the effects of berberine on ACh-induced Ca2+ oscillations. Whole-cell patch-clamp recordings showed that berberine (from 0.1 to 10 µM) reduced ACh-induced Ca2+ oscillations in a concentration-dependent manner, and this inhibition also depended on ACh concentrations. The inhibitory effect of berberine neither occurred in intracellular targets nor extracellular cholecystokinin (CCK) receptors, chloride (Cl-) channels, and store-operated Ca2+ channels. Together, the results demonstrate that berberine directly inhibits the muscarinic M3 receptors, further confirmed by evidence of the interaction between berberine and M3 receptors in pancreatic acinar cells.
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- Kunkun Xia
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China; Department of Colorectal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China; Department of Colorectal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Brain Function and Disease Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Brain Function and Disease Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Brain Function and Disease Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Brain Function and Disease Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA
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- Brain Function and Disease Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- School of Sport and Health Sciences, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China; Brain Function and Disease Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Department of Neurobiology, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix 85013, USA
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Yang J, Sha X, Wu D, Wu B, Pan X, Pan LL, Gu Y, Dong X. Formononetin alleviates acute pancreatitis by reducing oxidative stress and modulating intestinal barrier. Chin Med 2023; 18:78. [PMID: 37370098 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00773-1] [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: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a recurrent inflammatory disease. Studies have shown that intestinal homeostasis is essential for the treatment of AP. Formononetin is a plant-derived isoflavone with antioxidant properties that can effectively treat a variety of inflammatory diseases. This study aims to investigate the role of formononetin in protecting against AP and underlying mechanism. METHODS Caerulein was used to induce AP. The inflammatory cytokines were detected using Quantitative real-time PCR and commercial kits. Histological examination was applied with hematoxylin and eosin staining. Western blot was conducted to detect expression of intestinal barrier protein and signaling molecular. Molecular docking was performed to assess protein-ligand interaction. RESULTS In this study, we found formononetin administration significantly reduced pancreatic edema, the activities of serum amylase, lipase, myeloperoxidase, and serum endotoxin. The mRNA levels of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor α, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, interleukin-6, and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) in pancreas were also significantly decreased by formononetin. The following data showed formononetin pretreatment up-regulated the expressions of tight junction proteins in the colon, and decreased Escherichia coli translocation in the pancreas. In addition, formononetin inhibited the activation of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain leucine-rich repeat and pyrin domain-containing 3 in pancreatic and colonic tissues of AP mice. Moreover, formononetin activated Kelch Like ECH Associated Protein 1 (Keap1) / Nuclear factor erythroid2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway to reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Docking results showed that formononetin interact with Keap1 through hydrogen bond. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that formononetin administration significantly mitigate AP through reducing oxidative stress and restoring intestinal homeostasis, and provide insights into the new treatment for AP.
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- Jun Yang
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Effects of Berberine against Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238630. [PMID: 36500723 PMCID: PMC9738201 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The pancreas is a glandular organ with endocrine and exocrine functions necessary for the maintenance of blood glucose homeostasis and secretion of digestive enzymes. Pancreatitis is characterized by inflammation of the pancreas leading to temporary or permanent pancreatic dysfunction. Inflammation and fibrosis caused by chronic pancreatitis exacerbate malignant transformation and significantly increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, the world's most aggressive cancer with a 5-year survival rate less than 10%. Berberine (BBR) is a naturally occurring plant-derived polyphenol present in a variety of herbal remedies used in traditional medicine to treat ulcers, infections, jaundice, and inflammation. The current review summarizes the existing in vitro and in vivo evidence on the effects of BBR against pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer with a focus on the signalling mechanisms underlying the effects of BBR.
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Tang Y, Sun M, Liu Z. Phytochemicals with protective effects against acute pancreatitis: a review of recent literature. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2022; 60:479-490. [PMID: 35180016 PMCID: PMC8865097 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2039723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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CONTEXT Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an acute abdominal inflammatory disease with episodes ranging from mild to fulminant symptoms which could include necrosis, systemic inflammation and multiple organ dysfunction. Increasing experimental evidence demonstrates that specific bioactive ingredients from natural plants have a favourable therapeutic effect on AP. OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to summarize the protective effects and potential mechanisms of action of phytochemicals on the attenuation of AP. METHODS Experimental studies in vivo or in vitro between January 2016 and June 2021 were sought in PubMed and Web of Science using the following search terms: ('phytochemicals' OR 'medicinal plant' OR 'traditional medicine') AND ('pancreatitis' OR 'pancreatic damage' OR 'pancreatic injury'). Data concerning the basic characteristics of phytochemicals, therapeutic dose and potential molecular mechanisms related to AP were extracted in this study. RESULTS A total of 30 phytochemicals with potential therapeutic effects were reviewed and summarized systematically. According to their molecular pathways in AP, the underlying mechanisms of the phytochemicals were illustrated in detail. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS The phytochemicals with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant abilities may be efficient candidate drugs for AP treatment. Importantly, more preclinical investigations are needed to illustrate the efficacy of future phytochemicals.
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- Yao Tang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- CONTACT Zhenning Liu Department of Emergency Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang City, China
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Preparation, physicochemical characterization, and bioactivity evaluation of berberine-entrapped albumin nanoparticles. Sci Rep 2022; 12:17431. [PMID: 36261663 PMCID: PMC9581884 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21568-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Berberine (BBR) is an isoquinoline alkaloid with several clinical therapeutic applications. Its low water solubility, absorption, and cellular bioavailability diminish BBR's therapeutic efficacy. In this study, BBR was encapsulated into bovine serum albumin nanoparticles (BSA NPs) core to reduce BBR limitations and enhance its clinical therapeutic properties. Several physicochemical characterization tools, such as Dynamic Light Scattering and Ultraviolet-Visible spectroscopic measurements, field emission transmission electron microscopy surface morphology, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, thermal stability analysis, and releasing studies, were used to evaluate the BBR-BSA NPs. Compared to BBR, BBR-BSA nanoparticles demonstrated superior free radical scavenging and antioxidant capacities, anti-hemolytic and anticoagulant efficacies, and antimicrobial activities, as demonstrated by the findings of the in vitro studies. Furthermore, a stressed pancreatic rat model was induced using a high-fat, high-sucrose diet plus carbon tetrachloride injection. The in vivo results revealed that BBR-BSA NPs substantially restored peripheral glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Oral administration of BBR-BSA NPs also improved pancreatic β-cells homeostasis, upregulated pancreatic antioxidant mechanisms, inhibited oxidants generation, and attenuated oxidative injury in the stressed pancreatic tissues. In conclusion, our in vitro and in vivo results confirmed that BBR-BSA NPs demonstrated more potent antioxidant properties and restored pancreatic homeostasis compared to BBR.
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Li Q, Cao Q, Yuan Z, Wang M, Chen P, Wu X. A novel self-nanomicellizing system of empagliflozin for oral treatment of acute pancreatitis: An experimental study. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2022; 42:102534. [PMID: 35150903 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2022.102534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a severe inflammatory disorder hampered by a lack of effective drugs in its clinical practice. Empagliflozin (EMP) exhibits potential effects against AP but is limited by poor water-solubility and low bioavailability. Herein, a novel self-nanomicellizing formulation of EMP with phytochemical rebaudioside A (RA) as the nanocarrier (RA-EMP) was fabricated to address these issues. RA-EMP powder could be simply prepared and exhibited excellent storage stability, dramatically improved EMP's apparent solubility, and instantly self-assembled into micelles with high EMP encapsulation efficiency in water. In vivo experimental studies showed that RA-EMP exhibited significantly enhanced oral bioavailability of EMP and dramatically improved therapeutic efficacy against AP. The mechanisms through suppressing the effects of oxidative stress and proinflammatory cytokines were involved in this therapeutic effect. The results demonstrated that RA-EMP could serve as a promising way to enhance the oral bioavailability and strengthen the potential therapeutic efficacy of EMP against AP.
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- Qiqi Li
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd., Qingdao, China.
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- Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd., Qingdao, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China.
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Haftcheshmeh SM, Abedi M, Mashayekhi K, Mousavi MJ, Navashenaq JG, Mohammadi A, Momtazi-Borojeni AA. Berberine as a natural modulator of inflammatory signaling pathways in the immune system: Focus on NF-κB, JAK/STAT, and MAPK signaling pathways. Phytother Res 2022; 36:1216-1230. [PMID: 35142403 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Three main inflammatory signaling pathways include nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), Janus kinases/Signal transducer and activator of transcriptions (JAKs/STATs), and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) play crucial roles in inducing, promoting, and regulating inflammatory responses in the immune system. Importantly, the breakdown of mechanisms that tightly regulate inflammatory signaling pathways can be the underlying cause of uncontrolled inflammatory responses and be associated with the generation and development of several inflammatory diseases. Hence, therapeutic strategies targeting inflammatory signaling pathways and their downstream components may promise to treat inflammatory diseases. Studies over the past two decades have provided important information on the polytrophic pharmacological and biochemical properties of berberine (BBR) as a naturally occurring compound, such as antioxidant, antitumor, antimicrobial, and antiinflammatory activates. Interestingly, the modulatory effects of BBR on inflammatory signaling cascades, which lead to the inhibition of inflammation, have been widely investigated in several in vitro and in vivo studies. For the first time, herein, this comprehensive review attempts to put together these studies and provide important insight into the modulatory effects of BBR on NF-κB, JAKs/STATs, and MAPKs signaling pathways in vitro in various types of immune cells and in vivo in several experimental inflammatory diseases. As the second achievement of this review, we also explore the therapeutic efficacy and antiinflammatory effects of BBR regarding its modulatory action.
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- Saeed Mohammadian Haftcheshmeh
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.,Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Center for Reference and Research on Rabies, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology and Allergy, Faculty of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Heymans C, Delcorte O, Spourquet C, Villacorte-Tabelin M, Dupasquier S, Achouri Y, Mahibullah S, Lemoine P, Balda MS, Matter K, Pierreux CE. Spatio-temporal expression pattern and role of the tight junction protein MarvelD3 in pancreas development and function. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14519. [PMID: 34267243 PMCID: PMC8282860 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-93654-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Tight junction complexes are involved in the establishment and maintenance of cell polarity and the regulation of signalling pathways, controlling biological processes such as cell differentiation and cell proliferation. MarvelD3 is a tight junction protein expressed in adult epithelial and endothelial cells. In Xenopus laevis, MarvelD3 morphants present differentiation defects of several ectodermal derivatives. In vitro experiments further revealed that MarvelD3 couples tight junctions to the MEKK1-JNK pathway to regulate cell behaviour and survival. In this work, we found that MarvelD3 is expressed from early developmental stages in the exocrine and endocrine compartments of the pancreas, as well as in endothelial cells of this organ. We thoroughly characterized MarvelD3 expression pattern in developing pancreas and evaluated its function by genetic ablation. Surprisingly, inactivation of MarvelD3 in mice did not alter development and differentiation of the pancreatic tissue. Moreover, tight junction formation and organization, cell polarization, and activity of the JNK-pathway were not impacted by the deletion of MarvelD3.
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- Cell Biology Unit, de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Woluwe, Belgium
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- Cell Biology Unit, de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Woluwe, Belgium
- PRISM, MSU-IIT, Iligan City, Philippines
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- Cell Biology Unit, de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Woluwe, Belgium
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- Cell Biology Unit, de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Woluwe, Belgium
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Zhang Y, Yang B, Davis JM, Drake MM, Younes M, Shen Q, Zhao Z, Cao Y, Ko TC. Distinct Murine Pancreatic Transcriptomic Signatures during Chronic Pancreatitis Recovery. Mediators Inflamm 2021; 2021:5595464. [PMID: 34104113 PMCID: PMC8158417 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5595464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We have previously demonstrated that the pancreas can recover from chronic pancreatitis (CP) lesions in the cerulein-induced mouse model. To explore how pancreatic recovery is achieved at the molecular level, we used RNA-sequencing (seq) and profiled transcriptomes during CP transition to recovery. CP was induced by intraperitoneally injecting cerulein in C57BL/6 mice. Time-matched controls (CON) were given normal saline. Pancreata were harvested from mice 4 days after the final injections (designated as CP and CON) or 4 weeks after the final injections (designated as CP recovery (CPR) and control recovery (CONR)). Pancreatic RNAs were extracted for RNA-seq and quantitative (q) PCR validation. Using RNA-seq, we identified a total of 3,600 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in CP versus CON and 166 DEGs in CPR versus CONR. There are 132 DEGs overlapped between CP and CPR and 34 DEGs unique to CPR. A number of selected pancreatic fibrosis-relevant DEGs were validated by qPCR. The top 20 gene sets enriched from DEGs shared between CP and CPR are relevant to extracellular matrix and cancer biology, whereas the top 10 gene sets enriched from DEGs specific to CPR are pertinent to DNA methylation and specific signaling pathways. In conclusion, we identified a distinct set of DEGs in association with extracellular matrix and cancer cell activities to contrast CP and CPR. Once during ongoing CP recovery, DEGs relevant to DNA methylation and specific signaling pathways were induced to express. The DEGs shared between CP and CPR and the DEGs specific to CPR may serve as the unique transcriptomic signatures and biomarkers for determining CP recovery and monitoring potential therapeutic responses at the molecular level to reflect pancreatic histological resolution.
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- Yinjie Zhang
- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Department of Pathology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Center for Precision Health, School of Biomedical Informatics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Human Genetics Center, School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Wei TF, Zhao L, Huang P, Hu FL, Jiao JY, Xiang KL, Wang ZZ, Qu JL, Shang D. Qing-Yi Decoction in the Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis: An Integrated Approach Based on Chemical Profile, Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking and Experimental Evaluation. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:590994. [PMID: 33995005 PMCID: PMC8117095 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.590994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Qing-Yi Decoction (QYD) is a classic precompounded prescription with satisfactory clinical efficacy on acute pancreatitis (AP). However, the chemical profile and overall molecular mechanism of QYD in treating AP have not been clarified. Methods: In the present study, a rapid, simple, sensitive and reliable ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QTOF-MS)-based chemical profile was first established. An integration strategy of network pharmacology analysis and molecular docking based identified ingredients was further performed to screen out the potential targets and pathways involved in the treatment of QYD on AP. Finally, SD rats with acute pancreatitis were constructed to verify the predicted results through a western blot experiment. Results: A total of 110 compounds, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, alkaloids, monoterpenes, iridoids, triterpenes, phenylethanoid glycosides, anthraquinones and other miscellaneous compounds were identified, respectively. Eleven important components, 47 key targets and 15 related pathways based on network pharmacology analysis were obtained. Molecular docking simulation indicated that ERK1/2, c-Fos and p65 might play an essential role in QYD against AP. Finally, the western blot experiments showed that QYD could up-regulate the expression level of ERK1/2 and c-Fos, while down-regulate the expression level of p65. Conclusion: This study predicted and validated that QYD may treat AP by inhibiting inflammation and promoting apoptosis, which provides directions for further experimental studies.
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- Tian-Fu Wei
- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic-Biliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic-Biliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Department of General Surgery, Pancreatic-Biliary Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Bansod S, Chilvery S, Saifi MA, Das TJ, Tag H, Godugu C. Borneol protects against cerulein-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in acute pancreatitis mice model. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2021; 36:530-539. [PMID: 33166053 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Borneol is a commonly used flavouring substance in traditional Chinese medicine, which possesses several pharmacological activities including analgesic, antiinflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of borneol on cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis (AP) model. Swiss albino mice were pretreated with borneol (100 and 300 mg/kg) daily for 7 days, before six consecutive injections of cerulein (50 μg/kg/hr, intraperitoneally). The protective effect of borneol was studied by biochemical, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, histological, immunoblotting, and immunohistochemical analysis. Oral administration of borneol significantly attenuated pancreatic damage by reducing amylase, lipase levels and histological changes. Borneol attenuated cerulein-induced oxidative-nitrosative stress by decreasing malondialdehyde, nitrite levels, and elevating reduced glutathione levels. Pancreatic inflammation was ameliorated by inhibiting myeloperoxidase activity and pro-inflammatory cytokine (Interleukins and TNF-α) levels. Furthermore, borneol administration significantly increased nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), superoxide dismutase (SOD1) expression and reduced phospho-NF-κB p65 expression. Treatment with borneol significantly inhibited TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression in cerulein-induced AP mouse model. Together, these results indicate that borneol which is currently used as US-FDA approved food adjuvant has the potential to attenuate cerulein-induced AP possibly by reducing the oxidative damage and pancreatic inflammation by modulating Nrf2/NF-κB pathway.
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- Sapana Bansod
- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Ron Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Ron Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Zhen J, Chen W, Liu Y, Zang X. Baicalin Protects Against Acute Pancreatitis Involving JNK Signaling Pathway via Regulating miR-15a. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2020; 49:147-161. [PMID: 33371810 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x21500087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a kind of reversible inflammatory process of the exocrine pancreas. During the process, systemic inflammatory syndromes are involved, which relates closely to inflammatory mediators. Baicalin is a type of flavone compound extracted from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi and exhibits anti-inflammation effect in several cancers. In this study, baicalin displayed a suppressing role on IL-1[Formula: see text], TNF[Formula: see text] and IL-6 in both cell and mice models. Necrosis was decreased in the baicalin treatment group and got a markedly lower pathological score. In this study, miR-15a is the core intermediate in baicalin regulation, which increased through baicalin treatment and protected pancreas cells and tissues, inhibiting the JNK signaling pathway by targeting MAP2K4. The long non-coding RNA MALAT1 is also a direct target of miR-15a and forms a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network with MAP2K4, which can be regulated by baicalin. In addition, upstream genes, including CDC42 and MAP3K1, were also regulated by baicalin, of which CDC42 was confirmed to form the second ceRNA network with MALAT1 and miR-15a. In conclusion, baicalin exhibits therapeutic activity towards AP by pumping up miR-15a level and inhibiting CDC42/MAP3K1, which affects AP as a brake by targeting MAP2K4 and inhibiting the JNK signaling pathway.
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- Jie Zhen
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Tieyilu Street, Beijing 100038, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Tieyilu Street, Beijing 100038, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Tieyilu Street, Beijing 100038, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 10 Tieyilu Street, Beijing 100038, People's Republic of China
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Bansod S, Godugu C. Nimbolide ameliorates pancreatic inflammation and apoptosis by modulating NF-κB/SIRT1 and apoptosis signaling in acute pancreatitis model. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 90:107246. [PMID: 33310297 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.107246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a potential gastrointestinal problem most commonly associated with pancreatic inflammation and acinar cells injury. Nimbolide (NB), isolated from the tree Azadirachta indica, possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Here, we aimed to investigate the pancreatic protective effects of NB in ameliorating cerulein-induced pancreatic inflammation and apoptosis in AP model and evaluate the potential mechanism of action. AP was induced in Swiss albino mice by six-hourly intraperitoneal exposures of cerulein (50 µg/kg/hr) and pre-treatment of NB (0.3 and 1 mg/kg) 7 days prior to the cerulein exposure. Various parameters associated with AP in plasma and pancreatic tissues were evaluated. Severity of AP was effectively ameliorated by NB as shown by reducing pancreatic edema, plasma amylase and lipase levels, MPO levels and in cerulein-induced histological damage. Further, the antioxidant effect of NB was associated with a significant inhibition of oxidative-nitrosative stress in Raw 264.7 cells and cerulein-induced AP mice. Moreover, NB suppressed proinflammatory cytokines, iNOS and nitrotyrosine expression. In addition, NB inhibited NF-κB activation and increased SIRT1 expression in cerulein challenged mice. Furthermore, NB also inhibited pancreatic apoptosis by downregulating cleaved caspase 3 and Bax while upregulating Bcl2 expression in cerulein-treated mice. Inhibition of pancreatic inflammation and apoptosis resulted in attenuation of cerulein-induced AP. These results suggest that NB exerts strong anti-pancreatitis effects against cerulein-induced AP by combating inflammatory and apoptosis signaling via SIRT1 activation.
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- Sapana Bansod
- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Shang XF, Yang CJ, Morris-Natschke SL, Li JC, Yin XD, Liu YQ, Guo X, Peng JW, Goto M, Zhang JY, Lee KH. Biologically active isoquinoline alkaloids covering 2014-2018. Med Res Rev 2020; 40:2212-2289. [PMID: 32729169 PMCID: PMC7554109 DOI: 10.1002/med.21703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Isoquinoline alkaloids, an important class of N-based heterocyclic compounds, have attracted considerable attention from researchers worldwide since the early 19th century. Over the past 200 years, many compounds from this class were isolated, and most of them and their analogs possess various bioactivities. In this review, we survey the updated literature on bioactive alkaloids and highlight research achievements of this alkaloid class during the period of 2014-2018. We reviewed over 400 molecules with a broad range of bioactivities, including antitumor, antidiabetic and its complications, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and other activities. This review should provide new indications or directions for the discovery of new and better drugs from the original naturally occurring isoquinoline alkaloids.
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- Xiao-Fei Shang
- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China
- Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China
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- Natural Products Research Laboratories, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China
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- Tibetan Medicine Research Center of Qinghai University, Qinghai University Tibetan Medical College, Qinghai University, 251 Ningda Road, Xining 810016, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China
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- Natural Products Research Laboratories, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
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- Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, PR China
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- Natural Products Research Laboratories, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University and Hospital, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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Quercetin inhibits caerulein-induced acute pancreatitis through regulating miR-216b by targeting MAP2K6 and NEAT1. Inflammopharmacology 2020; 29:549-559. [PMID: 33051781 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-020-00767-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common acute abdominal disease with high mortality and mortality rates. Increasing evidences clarified that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) adjuvant therapy for AP can be used and it gives a positive effect. Quercetin (3,3',4',5,7-pentahydroxyflavone, QE) is a type of flavone compound with positive effect on cancer and inflammation prevention. The current study aims to identify the effect of QE on AP and potential molecular effect. In this case, caerulein (CAE) induced AP cell and mice model were used. QE alleviated inflammatory mediators TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-10 in experiments. In addition, miR-216b was increased based on QE treatment. In further study, MAP2K6 of p38/MAPK signaling pathway was identified as a direct target of miR-216b, and QE inhibited p38/MAPK signaling pathway through up-regulating miR-216b. Our study also first confirmed that long non-coding RNA NEAT1 is a direct target of miR-216b and can be suppressed by QE. Because of the target, NEAT1, miR-216b, and MAP2K6 formed a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network. Besides direct target mediated by QE, it also decreased TNF-α which down-regulated TRAF2 and MAP3K5 located on upstream of p38/MAPK signaling and formed a feedback loop. In conclusion, QE has a protective effect on AP through inhibiting p38/MAPK signaling pathway by up-regulating miR-216b and suppressing TNF-α.
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Shin JY, Choi JW, Kim DG, Zhou ZQ, Shin YK, Seo JH, Song HJ, Choi BM, Bae GS, Park SJ. Protective effects of Coenzyme Q10 against acute pancreatitis. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 88:106900. [PMID: 32829089 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) refers to inflammation in the pancreas, which may lead to death in severe cases. Coenzyme Q10 (Q10), generally known to generate energy, plays an important role as an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effector. Here, we showed the effect of Q10 on inflammatory response in murine AP model. For this study, we induced AP by injection of cerulein intraperitoneally or pancreatic duct ligation (PDL) in mice. The level of cytokines and digestive enzymes were measured in pancreas, and blood. All pancreatic tissues were excised for investigation such as histological changes, infiltration of immune cells. Administration of Q10 attenuated the severity of AP and its associated pulmonary complication as shown by reduction of acinar cell death, parenchymal edema, inflammatory cell infiltration and alveolar thickening in both cerulein-induced AP and PDL-induced AP. Moreover, reduction of the cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were observed in pancreas and pancreatic acinar cells by Q10. Furthermore, Q10 reduced the infiltration of immune cells such as monocytes and neutrophils and augmentation of chemokines such as CC chemokine-2 (CCL2) and C-X-C chemokine-2 (CXCL2) in pancreas of AP mice. In addition, Q10 deactivates the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and c-jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK) in pancreas. In conclusion, these observations suggest that Q10 could attenuate the pancreatic damage and its associated pulmonary complications via inhibition of inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory cell infiltration and that the deactivation of ERK and JNK by Q10 might contribute to the attenuation of AP.
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- Joon Yeon Shin
- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio Pharmaceutical Industry, Semyung University, Semyeong-ro 65, Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do 27136, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea.
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea; Department of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea; Research Center of Traditional Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan-daero 460, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54538, Republic of Korea.
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Berberine attenuates severity of chronic pancreatitis and fibrosis via AMPK-mediated inhibition of TGF-β1/Smad signaling and M2 polarization. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2020; 403:115162. [PMID: 32721432 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2020.115162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Berberine (BR) acts as an AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activator which possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we have investigated the effects of BR against cerulein-induced chronic pancreatitis (CP) via inhibition of TGF-β/Smad signaling and M2 macrophages polarization in AMPK dependent manner. Cerulein-induced CP mice were treated with BR (3 and 10 mg/kg), intraperitoneally every day for 21 days. Our results indicated that, BR treatment (10 mg/kg) significantly reduced oxidative-nitrosative stress, histological alterations, inflammatory cells infiltration and collagen deposition in pancreatic tissue. BR treatment also prevented cerulein-induced pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) activation and extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition via downregulation of α-SMA, collagen1a, collagen3a and fibronectin expression. Mechanistically, treatment with BR significantly activated AMPK signaling as compared to cerulein-challenged mice. Further, administration of BR also inhibited TGF-β/Smad signaling and macrophages polarization in cerulein-induced CP in-vivo models and TGF-β1 stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages in-vitro. Together, our results strongly suggest that BR treatment protected against cerulein-induced CP and associated fibrosis progression by inhibiting TGF-β1/Smad signaling and M2 macrophages polarization in an AMPK dependent manner.
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Gu H, Liu A, Ma W, Ni J, Ma C, Zhou X, Liu Z, Xia D, Tian X, Shi L, Zhu L. Berberine hydrochloride mitigates acute pancreatitis by suppressing the TLR4/IκBα/NFκB pathway. ALL LIFE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2020.1765885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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- Huali Gu
- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Editorial, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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Choi JW, Shin JY, Jo IJ, Kim DG, Song HJ, Yoon CS, Oh H, Kim YC, Bae GS, Park SJ. 8α-Hydroxypinoresinol isolated from Nardostachys jatamansi ameliorates cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis through inhibition of NF-κB activation. Mol Immunol 2019; 114:620-628. [PMID: 31542607 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2019.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a severe inflammatory condition of the pancreas, with no specific treatment available. We have previously reported that Nardostachys jatamansi (NJ) ameliorates cerulein-induced AP. However, the specific compound responsible for this inhibitory effect has not been identified. Therefore, in the present study, we focused on a single compound, 8α-hydroxypinoresinol (HP), from NJ. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of HP on the development of pancreatitis in mice and to explore the underlying mechanism(s). AP was induced by the injection of cerulein (50 μg/kg/h) for 6 h. HP (0.5, 5 or 10 mg/kg, i.p.) was administered 1 h prior to and 1, 3 or 5 h after the first cerulein injection, with vehicle- and DMSO-treated groups as controls. Blood samples were collected to determine serum levels of amylase, lipase, and cytokines. The pancreas was removed for morphological examination, myeloperoxidase (MPO) assays, cytokine assays, and assessment of nuclear factor (NF)-κB activation. The lungs were removed for morphological examination and MPO assays. Administration of HP dramatically improved pancreatic damage and pancreatitis-associated lung damage and also reduced amylase and lipase activities in serum. Moreover, administration of HP reduced the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 in the pancreas and serum during AP. In addition, the administration of HP inhibited degradation of inhibitory κ-Bα (Iκ-Bα), NF-κB p65 translocation into nucleus and NF-κB binding activity in the pancreas. Our results suggest that HP exerted therapeutic effects on pancreatitis and these beneficial effects may be due to the inhibition of NF-κB activation.
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- Ji-Won Choi
- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Division of Beauty Sciences, School of Natural sciences, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Yeongudanjiro 30, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28116, South Korea
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Department of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea.
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea.
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Effectiveness and therapeutic value of phytochemicals in acute pancreatitis: A review. Pancreatology 2019; 19:481-487. [PMID: 31079933 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2019.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disorder of the pancreas that can lead to local and systemic complications. Repeated attacks of AP can lead to chronic pancreatitis, which markedly increases the probability of developing pancreatic cancer. Although many researchers have attempted to identify the pathogenesis involved in the initiation and aggravation of AP, the disease is still not fully understood, and effective treatment is limited to supportive therapy. METHODS We aim to summarize available literature focused on phytochemicals (berberine, chlorogenic acid, curcumin, emblica officinalis, ellagic acid, cinnamtannin B-1, resveratrol, piperine and lycopene) and discuss their effectiveness and therapeutic value for improving AP. RESULTS This study is based on pertinent papers that were retrieved by a selective search using relevant keywords in PubMed and ScienceDirect databases. CONCLUSIONS Many phytochemicals hold potential in improving AP symptoms and may be a valuable and effective addition to standard treatment of AP. It has already been proven that the crucial factor for reducing the severity of AP is stimulation of apoptosis along with/or inhibition of necrosis. Supplementation of phytochemicals, which target the balance between apoptosis and necrosis can be recommended in ongoing clinical studies.
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Kim MJ, Bae GS, Jo IJ, Choi SB, Kim DG, Jung HJ, Song HJ, Park SJ. Fraxinellone inhibits inflammatory cell infiltration during acute pancreatitis by suppressing inflammasome activation. Int Immunopharmacol 2019; 69:169-177. [PMID: 30716587 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2019.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Inflammasomes promote the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18, which are the representative mediators of inflammation. Abnormal activation of inflammasomes leads to the development of inflammatory diseases such as acute pancreatitis (AP). In this study, we demonstrate the inhibitory effects of a new natural compound fraxinellone on inflammasome formation and examine the role of inflammasomes in a mouse model of AP. AP was induced with hourly intraperitoneal injections of supramaximal concentrations of the stable cholecystokinin analogue cerulein (50 μg/kg) for 6 h. Mice were sacrificed 6 h after the final cerulein injection. Blood and pancreas samples were obtained for further experiments. Intraperitoneal injection of fraxinellone significantly inhibited the pancreatic activation of multiple inflammasome molecules such as NACHT, LRR and PYD domains-containing protein 3 (NLRP3), PY-CARD, caspase-1, IL-18, and IL-1β during AP. In addition, fraxinellone treatment inhibited pancreatic injury, elevation in serum amylase and lipase activities, and infiltration of inflammatory cells such as neutrophils and macrophages but had no effect on pancreatic edema. To investigate whether inflammasome activation leads to the infiltration of inflammatory cells, we used parthenolide, a well-known natural inhibitor, and IL-1 receptor antagonist mice. The inhibition of inflammasome activation by pharmacological/or genetic modification restricted the infiltration of inflammatory cells, but not edema, consistent with the results observed with fraxinellone. Taken together, our study highlights fraxinellone as a natural inhibitor of inflammasomes and that inflammasome inhibition may lead to the suppression of inflammatory cells during AP.
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- Myoung-Jin Kim
- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 540-749, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 540-749, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 540-749, South Korea; Division of Beauty Sciences, School of Natural sciences, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 540-749, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 540-749, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 540-749, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea.
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Zhou Y, Zhao L, Mei F, Hong Y, Xia H, Zuo T, Ding Y, Wang W. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor antagonist (S,R)3‑(4‑hydroxyphenyl)‑4,5‑dihydro‑5‑isoxazole acetic acid methyl ester attenuates inflammation and lung injury in rats with acute pancreatitis in pregnancy. Mol Med Rep 2018; 17:6576-6584. [PMID: 29512741 PMCID: PMC5928642 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2018.8672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an inflammatory cytokine involved in many acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. However, its role in acute lung injury associated with acute pancreatitis in pregnancy (APIP) has not yet been elucidated. The present study was undertaken to clarify the effect and potential mechanism of MIF antagonist (S,R)3‑(4‑hydroxyphenyl)‑4,5‑dihydro‑5‑isoxazole acetic acid methyl ester (ISO‑1) in the development of acute lung injury in rats with APIP. Eighteen late‑gestation SD rats were randomly assigned to three groups: Sham operation (SO) group, APIP group, and ISO‑1 group. All the rats were sacrificed 6 h after modeling. The severity of pancreatitis was evaluated by serum amylase (AMY), lipase (LIPA), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‑α, interleukin (IL)‑1β and IL‑6 and assessing the histopathological score. Lung injury was determined by performing histology and inflammatory cell infiltration investigations. Western blot analysis was used to detect the protein expression of MIF, phosphorylated and total P38 and nuclear factor‑κB (NF‑κB) protein in lungs. The results showed that MIF was upregulated in the lung of APIP rats. Compared with APIP group, the intervention of ISO‑1 alleviated the pathological injury of the pancreas and lungs, decreased serum AMY and LIPA, attenuated serum concentrations of TNF‑α, IL‑1β, and IL‑6, reduced the number of MPO‑positive cells in the lung and inhibited the activation of P38MAPK and NF‑κB. These results suggest that MIF is activated in lung injury induced by APIP. Furhtermore, the present findings indicate that the MIF antagonist ISO‑1 has a protective effect on lung injury and inflammation, which may be associated with deactivating the P38MAPK and NF‑κB signaling pathway.
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- Yu Zhou
- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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Xiang H, Tao X, Xia S, Qu J, Song H, Liu J, Shang D. Emodin Alleviates Sodium Taurocholate-Induced Pancreatic Acinar Cell Injury via MicroRNA-30a-5p-Mediated Inhibition of High-Temperature Requirement A/Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 Inflammatory Signaling. Front Immunol 2017; 8:1488. [PMID: 29163548 PMCID: PMC5681496 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.01488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease that is responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality, and it can induce pancreatic necrosis that starts within pancreatic acinar cells in severe cases. Emodin, a pleiotropic natural product isolated from the Chinese herb Rheum palmatum L., has effective anti-inflammatory activities. In this paper, we investigated the protective effects and molecular mechanism of emodin against sodium taurocholate (STC)-induced pancreatic acinar cells injury in vitro and in vivo; and the results showed that emodin could significantly alleviate STC-induced pancreatic acinar cells injury through decreasing trypsin, amylase and the release of inflammatory factors (tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-6). Also, we found that emodin could significantly downregulate the HTRA1, interleukin-33, myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88, TNF receptor-associated factor-6, and nuclear factor kappa-B protein levels, but upregulate the transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) protein level. These results indicated that emodin alleviated pancreatic acinar cells injury mainly through inhibiting HTRA1/TGF-β1 signaling pathway, and this finding was further proved by the HTRA1 overexpression experiments. In addition, the inflammatory regulator microRNA-30a-5p (miR-30a-5p) was confirmed to be a transcriptional brake that controls the HTRA1 gene through using a dual luciferase reporter assay, and it was upregulated by emodin in pancreatic acinar cells. Furthermore, the pancreatic protective effects and anti-inflammatory activities of emodin were all abrogated with both miR-30a-5p inhibitor in vitro and miR-30a-5p antagomir in vivo. Collectively, these results demonstrate that miR-30a-5p/HTRA1 are the target of emodin-mediated attenuation of pancreatic acinar cell injury in pancreatitis, thus providing the foundation for further development of this natural product for medical therapy.
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- Hong Xiang
- College (Institute) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College (Institute) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.,Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Morinda citrifolia lipid transfer protein 1 exhibits anti-inflammatory activity by modulation of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 103:1121-1129. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.05.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Cui HS, Li YM, Fang W, Li JK, Dai YM, Zheng LS. Effect of berberine on lipopolysaccharide-induced monocyte chemotactic protein-1 and interleukin-8 expression in a human retinal pigment epithelial cell line. Int Ophthalmol 2017; 38:2053-2060. [PMID: 28852897 PMCID: PMC6153896 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-017-0697-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Purpose In this study, we elucidated the effects of berberine, a major alkaloid component contained in medicinal herbs, such as Phellodendri Cortex and Coptidis Rhizoma, on expression of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) in a human retinal pigment epithelial cell line (ARPE-19) caused by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation. Methods ARPE-19 cells were cultured to confluence. Berberine and LPS were added to the medium. MCP-1 and IL-8 mRNA were measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction. MCP-1 and IL-8 protein concentrations in the media were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results After stimulation with LPS, MCP-1 and IL-8 mRNA in ARPE-19 cells reached maximum levels at 3 h, and MCP-1 and IL-8 protein in the culture media reached maximum levels at 24 h. Berberine dose-dependently inhibited MCP-1 and IL-8 mRNA expression of the cells and protein levels in the media stimulated with LPS. Conclusions These findings indicate that berberine inhibited the expression of MCP-1 and IL-8 induced by LPS.
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- Hu-Shan Cui
- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 3 Qingchun Road East, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 3 Qingchun Road East, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 3 Qingchun Road East, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 3 Qingchun Road East, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 3 Qingchun Road East, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Maleki SN, Aboutaleb N, Souri F. Berberine confers neuroprotection in coping with focal cerebral ischemia by targeting inflammatory cytokines. J Chem Neuroanat 2017; 87:54-59. [PMID: 28495517 PMCID: PMC5812778 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2017.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Berberine reduces brain edema and infarct volume through regulation of inflammatory responses in focal cerebral ischemia. Berberine increases the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines after ischemic stroke. Berberine contributes to recovery of motor function after focal cerebral ischemia.
Scope Existing research indicates that anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of berberine play major roles in coping with oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases, but it is not known if this isoquinoline alkaloid affects inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin 10 in focal cerebral ischemia. Methods and results Male Wistar rats (10 weeks old) were treated with 40 mg/kg concentration of berberine 1 h after focal cerebral ischemia and the anti-inflammatory properties of berberine were evaluated by immunohistochemical analysis, water content measure and behavioral tests. Evaluation of infarct volume was performed by TTC staining. Immunohistochemistry and behavioral assessment indicated recovery in treatment group compared to only ischemia group. The infarct volume decreased in treatment group compared to ischemia group. Berberine administration significantly decreased brain edema and contributed to the restoration of motor function. Moreover, berberine potently contributed to neuroprotection in motor area through downregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and upregulation of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Conclusions These findings confirm the validity of berberine as a potent anti-inflammatory agent in treatment of ischemic stroke.
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- Solmaz Nasseri Maleki
- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Anchi P, Khurana A, Bale S, Godugu C. The Role of Plant-derived Products in Pancreatitis: Experimental and Clinical Evidence. Phytother Res 2017; 31:591-623. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Pratibha Anchi
- Department of Regulatory Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar; Hyderabad Telangana India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar; Hyderabad Telangana India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar; Hyderabad Telangana India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar; Hyderabad Telangana India
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Liu W, Yuan Q, Guo S, Fu Z. Emodin in Severe Acute Pancreatitis Treatment. Chin Med 2017. [DOI: 10.4236/cm.2017.84008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Post-Intake of S-Ethyl Cysteine and S-Methyl Cysteine Improved LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice. Nutrients 2016; 8:nu8080507. [PMID: 27548215 PMCID: PMC4997420 DOI: 10.3390/nu8080507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Revised: 07/27/2016] [Accepted: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The effects of S-ethyl cysteine (SEC) and S-methyl cysteine (SMC) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury in mice were examined. Eight hours after LPS challenge, SEC or SMC was supplied in drinking water at 0.5% or 1% for 3 days. LPS increased lung myeloperoxidase activity, neutrophil counts and edema. SEC or SMC post-intake attenuated these events. SEC or SMC suppressed LPS-induced lung expression of cyclooxygenase-2, nuclear factor-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase, and lowered the generation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and prostaglandin E2. LPS enhanced the expression of p47phox, gp91phox, Bax and cleaved caspase-3, and increased the production of reactive oxygen species in the lung. SEC or SMC post-intake reversed these alterations. These findings suggest that these agents could protect the lung through their anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-apoptotic activities.
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Xiang H, Zhang Q, Wang D, Xia S, Wang G, Zhang G, Chen H, Wu Y, Shang D. iTRAQ-based quantitative proteomic analysis for identification of biomarkers associated with emodin against severe acute pancreatitis in rats. RSC Adv 2016; 6:72447-72457. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra16446c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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Emodin has potent actions against SAP injury by inhibiting the HTRA1/TGF-β1 signaling pathway and subsequent inflammatory responses.
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- Hong Xiang
- College (Institute) of Integrative Medicine
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian 116011
- China
- Institute of Gene Engineered Animal Models for Human Diseases
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- Department of General Surgery
- Pancreatico-Biliary Center
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
- Dalian 116011
- China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
- Dalian 116011
- China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
- Dalian 116011
- China
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- Department of General Surgery
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University
- Jinzhou 121000
- China
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- Department of General Surgery
- Pancreatico-Biliary Center
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
- Dalian 116011
- China
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- Department of General Surgery
- Pancreatico-Biliary Center
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
- Dalian 116011
- China
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- College (Institute) of Integrative Medicine
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian 116011
- China
- Institute of Gene Engineered Animal Models for Human Diseases
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- College (Institute) of Integrative Medicine
- Dalian Medical University
- Dalian 116011
- China
- Department of General Surgery
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