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Sales ISL, de Souza AG, Chaves Filho AJM, Sampaio TL, da Silva DMA, Valentim JT, Chaves RDC, Soares MVR, Costa Júnior DC, Barbosa Filho JM, Macêdo DS, de Sousa FCF. Antidepressant-like effect of riparin I and riparin II against CUMS-induced neuroinflammation via astrocytes and microglia modulation in mice. Behav Pharmacol 2024; 35:314-326. [PMID: 39094014 DOI: 10.1097/fbp.0000000000000788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
Depression is a common mood disorder and many patients do not respond to conventional pharmacotherapy or experience a variety of adverse effects. This work proposed that riparin I (RIP I) and riparin II (RIP II) present neuroprotective effects through modulation of astrocytes and microglia, resulting in the reversal of depressive-like behaviors. To verify our hypothesis and clarify the pathways underlying the effect of RIP I and RIP II on neuroinflammation, we used the chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) depression model in mice. Male Swiss mice were exposed to stressors for 28 days. From 15 th to the 22 nd day, the animals received RIP I or RIP II (50 mg/kg) or fluoxetine (FLU, 10 mg/kg) or vehicle, by gavage. On the 29 th day, behavioral tests were performed. Expressions of microglia (ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule-1 - Iba-1) and astrocyte (glial fibrillary acidic protein - GFAP) markers and levels of cytokines tumor necrosis factor alfa (TNF-α) and interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) were measured in the hippocampus. CUMS induced depressive-like behaviors and cognitive impairment, high TNF-α and IL-1β levels, decreased GFAP, and increased Iba-1 expressions. RIP I and RIP II reversed these alterations. These results contribute to the understanding the mechanisms underlying the antidepressant effect of RIP I and RIP II, which may be related to neuroinflammatory suppression.
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- Iardja S L Sales
- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
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- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
- Brazilian Hospital Services Company (EBSERH) - University Hospital, Federal University of Goias, Goiania
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- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara
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- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
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- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
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- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
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- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
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- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
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- Neuropsychopharmacology Laboratory, Drug Research and Development Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza
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White AG, Elias E, Orozco A, Robinson SA, Manners MT. Chronic Stress-Induced Neuroinflammation: Relevance of Rodent Models to Human Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5085. [PMID: 38791125 PMCID: PMC11121038 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The brain is the central organ of adaptation to stress because it perceives and determines threats that induce behavioral, physiological, and molecular responses. In humans, chronic stress manifests as an enduring consistent feeling of pressure and being overwhelmed for an extended duration. This can result in a persistent proinflammatory response in the peripheral and central nervous system (CNS), resulting in cellular, physiological, and behavioral effects. Compounding stressors may increase the risk of chronic-stress-induced inflammation, which can yield serious health consequences, including mental health disorders. This review summarizes the current knowledge surrounding the neuroinflammatory response in rodent models of chronic stress-a relationship that is continually being defined. Many studies investigating the effects of chronic stress on neuroinflammation in rodent models have identified significant changes in inflammatory modulators, including nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and toll-like receptors (TLRs), and cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6. This suggests that these are key inflammatory factors in the chronic stress response, which may contribute to the establishment of anxiety and depression-like symptoms. The behavioral and neurological effects of modulating inflammatory factors through gene knockdown (KD) and knockout (KO), and conventional and alternative medicine approaches, are discussed.
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- Abigail G. White
- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
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- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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Zeng J, Chen L, Peng X, Luan F, Hu J, Xie Z, Xie H, Liu R, Lv H, Zeng N. The anti-depression effect and potential mechanism of the petroleum ether fraction of CDB: Integrated network pharmacology and metabolomics. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28582. [PMID: 38586416 PMCID: PMC10998071 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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The combination of Chaidangbo (CDB) is an antidepressant traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescription simplified by Xiaoyaosan (a classic antidepressant TCM prescription) through dismantling research, which has the effect of dispersing stagnated liver qi and nourishing blood in TCM theory. Although the antidepressant effect of CBD has been confirmed in animal studies, the material basis and possible molecular mechanism for antidepressant activity in CBD have not been clearly elucidated. Herein, we investigated the effects and potential mechanisms of CDB antidepressant fraction (petroleum ether fraction of CDB, PEFC) on chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depression-like behavior in mice using network pharmacology and metabolomics. First, a UPLC-QE/MS was employed to identify the components of PEFC. To extract active ingredients, SwissADME screening was used to the real PEFC components that were found. Potential PEFC antidepressant targets were predicted based on a network pharmacology approach, and a pathway enrichment analysis was performed for the predicted targets. Afterward, a CUMS mouse depression model was established and LC-MS-based untargeted hippocampal metabolomics was performed to identify differential metabolites, and related metabolic pathways. Finally, the protein expressions in mouse hippocampi were determined by Western blot to validate the network pharmacology and metabolomics deduction. A total of 16 active compounds were screened in SwissADME that acted on 73 core targets of depression, including STAT3, MAPKs, and NR3C1; KEGG enrichment analysis showed that PEFC modulated signaling pathways such as PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, endocrine resistance, and MAPK to exert antidepressant effects. PEFC significantly reversed abnormalities of hippocampus metabolites in CUMS mice, mainly affecting the synthesis and metabolism of glycine, serine, and threonine, impacting catecholamine transfer and cholinergic synapses and regulating the activity of the mTOR signaling pathway. Furthermore, Western blot analysis confirmed that PEFC significantly influenced the main protein levels of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways in the hippocampus of mice subjected to CUMS. This study integrated metabolomics, network pharmacology and biological verification to explore the potential mechanism of PEFC in treating depression, which is related to the regulation of amino acid metabolism dysfunction and the activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways in the hippocampus. The comprehensive strategy also provided a reasonable way for unveiling the pharmacodynamic mechanisms of multi-components, multi-targets, and multi-pathways in TCM with antidepressant effect.
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- Jiuseng Zeng
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610500, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, School of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment, Xi'an, 710100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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Jankovic M, Spasojevic N, Ferizovic H, Stefanovic B, Virijevic K, Vezmar M, Dronjak S. Sex-Related and Brain Regional Differences of URB597 Effects on Modulation of MAPK/PI3K Signaling in Chronically Stressed Rats. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:1495-1506. [PMID: 37725215 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03649-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Gender differences exist in depression incidence and antidepressant efficacy. In addition to the neurotransmission theory of depression, inflammation and disrupted signaling pathways play crucial roles in the pathophysiology of depression. Endocannabinoids offer a novel approach to treat inflammatory and emotional disorders like depression. URB597, a FAAH inhibitor, reduces endocannabinoids breakdown. In this study, URB597 effects were investigated on the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1β (IL-1β), nucleotide binding and oligomerization domain-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3(NLRP3), and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/ phosphatidylinositol 3-hydroxy kinase/ protein kinase B (PI3K) signaling in the hippocampus and the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) of male and female rats subjected to chronic unpredictable stress (CUS). The results show that CUS induces depression-like behaviors, and the URB597 exhibited antidepressant-like effects inboth sexes. URB597 reduced the CUS-induced NLRP3 and IL-1β increase in the hippocampus and mPFC of both sexes. URB597 increased the reduced pERK1/2 levels in the mPFC of both sexes and hippocampus of CUS males. URB597 also prevented the increase in p38 phosphorylation after chronic stress in the mPFC of both sexes and in the hippocampus of the females. The CUS suppressed the downstream Akt phosphorylation in the mPFC and hippocampi of both sexes. URB597 produced an up-regulation of the pAkt in the hippocampus of the CUS animals but did not affect the pAkt in the mPFC. These data demonstrated a sexual dimorphism in the neural cell signaling, and in the effects of endocannabinoids, and indicated these dimorphisms are region-specific.
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- Milica Jankovic
- Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, Institute of Nuclear Sciences "Vinca", National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O.B. 522 - 090, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, Institute of Nuclear Sciences "Vinca", National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O.B. 522 - 090, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, Institute of Nuclear Sciences "Vinca", National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O.B. 522 - 090, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, Institute of Nuclear Sciences "Vinca", National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O.B. 522 - 090, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, Institute of Nuclear Sciences "Vinca", National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O.B. 522 - 090, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Mental Health, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, Institute of Nuclear Sciences "Vinca", National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, P.O.B. 522 - 090, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia.
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Ruan H, Shen L, Hou X, Li J, Guo T, Zhu C, Feng N, Zhang Y. Phytosterol-mediated glycerosomes combined with peppermint oil enhance transdermal delivery of lappaconitine by modulating the lipid composition of the stratum corneum. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:3014-3029. [PMID: 37454030 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01371-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Although the introduction of glycerosomes has enriched strategies for efficient transdermal drug delivery, the inclusion of cholesterol as a membrane stabilizer has limited their clinical application. The current study describes the development and optimization of a new type of glycerosome (S-glycerosome) that is formed in glycerol solution with β-sitosterol as the stabilizer. Moreover, the transdermal permeation properties of lappaconitine (LA)-loaded S-glycerosomes and peppermint oil (PO)-mediated S-glycerosomes (PO-S-glycerosomes) are evaluated, and the lipid alterations in the stratum corneum are analyzed via lipidomics. The LA-loaded S-glycerosomes prepared by the preferred formulation from the uniform design have a mean size of 145.3 ± 7.81 nm and an encapsulation efficiency of 73.14 ± 0.35%. Moreover, the addition of PO positively impacts transdermal flux, peaking at 0.4% (w/v) PO. Tracing of the fluorescent probe P4 further revealed that PO-S-glycerosomes penetrate deeper into the skin than S-glycerosomes and conventional liposomes. Additionally, treatment with PO-S-glycerosomes alters the isoform type, number, and composition of sphingolipids, glycerophospholipids, glycerolipids, and fatty acids in the stratum corneum, with the most notable effect observed for ceramides, the main component of sphingolipids. Furthermore, the transdermal administration of LA-loaded PO-S-glycerosomes improved the treatment efficacy of xylene-induced inflammation in mice without skin irritation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate the feasibility of β-sitosterol as a stabilizer in glycerosomes. Additionally, the inclusion of PO improves the transdermal permeation of S-glycerosomes, potentially by altering the stratum corneum lipids.
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- Hang Ruan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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Kim SY, Sapkota A, Bae YJ, Choi SH, Bae HJ, Kim HJ, Cho YE, Choi YY, An JY, Cho SY, Hong SH, Choi JW, Park SJ. The Anti-Atopic Dermatitis Effects of Mentha arvensis Essential Oil Are Involved in the Inhibition of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in DNCB-Challenged Atopic Dermatitis BALB/c Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097720. [PMID: 37175425 PMCID: PMC10177797 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The NLRP3 inflammasome is upregulated by various agents, such as nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The NLRP3 inflammasome facilitations the maturation of interleukin (IL)-1β, a proinflammatory cytokine that is critically involved in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD). Although the NLRP3 inflammasome clearly exacerbates AD symptoms such as erythema and pruritus, drugs for AD patients targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome are still lacking. Based on the previous findings that Mentha arvensis essential oil (MAEO) possesses strong anti-inflammatory and anti-AD properties through its inhibition of the ERK/NF-κB signaling pathway, we postulated that MAEO might be capable of modulating the NLRP3 inflammasome in AD. The aim of this research was to investigate whether MAEO affects the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome activation in murine bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) stimulated with LPS + ATP in vitro and in a murine model displaying AD-like symptoms induced by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in vivo. We found that MAEO inhibited the expression of NLRP3 and caspase-1, leading to the suppression of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and IL-1β production in BMDMs stimulated with LPS + ATP. In addition, MAEO exhibited efficacy in ameliorating AD symptoms in a murine model induced by DNCB, as indicated by the reduction in dermatitis score, ear thickness, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), epidermal thickness, and immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels. Furthermore, MAEO attenuated the recruitment of NLRP3-expressing macrophages and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in murine dorsal skin lesions induced by DNCB. Overall, we provide evidence for the anti-AD effects of MAEO via inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome activation.
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- So-Yeon Kim
- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Agriculture and Life Science Research Institute, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- School of Applied Science in Natural Resources & Environment, Hankyong National University, Anseong 17579, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Environmental Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
- Agriculture and Life Science Research Institute, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
- School of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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Xia CY, Guo YX, Lian WW, Yan Y, Ma BZ, Cheng YC, Xu JK, He J, Zhang WK. The NLRP3 inflammasome in depression: Potential mechanisms and therapies. Pharmacol Res 2023; 187:106625. [PMID: 36563870 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Increasing evidence suggests that the failure of clinical antidepressants may be related with neuroinflammation. The NOD-, LRR- and pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is an intracellular multiprotein complex, and has been considered as a key contributor to the development of neuroinflammation. Inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome is an effective method for depression treatment. In this review, we summarized current researches highlighting the role of NLRP3 inflammasome in the pathology of depression. Firstly, we discussed NLRP3 inflammasome activation in patients with depression and animal models. Secondly, we outlined the possible mechanisms driving the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome. Thirdly, we discussed the pathogenetic role of NLRP3 inflammasome in depression. Finally, we overviewed the current and potential antidepressants targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome. Overall, the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome activation may be a potential therapeutic strategy for inflammation-related depression.
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- Cong-Yuan Xia
- Department of Pharmacy & Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy & Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy & Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy & Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, PR China.
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- Department of Pharmacy & Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, PR China.
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- Department of Pharmacy & Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, PR China.
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Yao H, Zhang D, Yu H, Yuan H, Shen H, Lan X, Liu H, Chen X, Meng F, Wu X, Zhang G, Wang X. Gut microbiota regulates chronic ethanol exposure-induced depressive-like behavior through hippocampal NLRP3-mediated neuroinflammation. Mol Psychiatry 2023; 28:919-930. [PMID: 36280756 PMCID: PMC9908543 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-022-01841-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Chronic ethanol exposure (CEE), which can lead to neuroinflammation, is an increasing risk factor for depression disorder, but the underlying mechanism is not clear. Recent observations have revealed the associations among psychiatric disorders, ethanol exposure and alterations of the gut microbiota. Here, we found that CEE induced depressive-like behavior, which could be alleviated by probiotics and transferred from donor to recipient mice by fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). Neuroinflammation and the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome were also observed in recipient mice. The downregulation of NLRP3 in the hippocampus mitigated CEE-induced depressive-like behavior and neuroinflammation but had no significant effect on FMT recipient mice. Moreover, elevated serum inflammatory factors in recipient mice showed a significant mediation effect between the gut microbiota and depressive-like behavior. Together, our study findings indicate that the gut microbiota contributes to both hippocampal NLRP3-mediated neuroinflammation and depressive-like behavior induced by CEE, which may open avenues for potential interventions against CEE-associated psychiatric disorders.
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- Hui Yao
- grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China
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- grid.412636.40000 0004 1757 9485Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001 Liaoning PR China
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- grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China
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- Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China
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- grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China
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- grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China
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- grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China
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- grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China
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- grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China
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- grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China ,grid.412449.e0000 0000 9678 1884China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122 Liaoning PR China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, PR China. .,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, PR China. .,China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, PR China.
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, China Medical University School of Forensic Medicine, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, PR China. .,Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Forensic Bio-evidence Sciences, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, PR China. .,China Medical University Center of Forensic Investigation, Shenyang, 110122, Liaoning, PR China.
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Pendyala V, Thakur SR, Yadikar L, Chinta MD. Chrysin Attenuates Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Induced Changes in Behavior, Inflammation and Improves Adrenergic, Serotonergic Function: An <i>In-vivo</i> and Biochemical Study. Toxicol Int 2022. [DOI: 10.18311/ti/2022/v29i3/29153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chrysin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone) is a flavonoid with a vast number of pharmacological properties because of its antioxidant potential. Chronic stress is one of the predominant etiological factors which evoke molecular alterations in the brain leading to the development of depressive disorder. In the present study, we investigated the effect of Chrysin on Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress (CUMS) induced alterations in behavior, noradrenergic as well as serotonergic function, and inflammation in brain. Randomly, mice were divided into four groups of six animals in each group. On 28th day after assessing behavioral parameters, brain biochemical markers were assessed. From the results, it is concluded that the chrysin protects the brain cells from CUMS induced molecular changes by attenuation of inflammation and oxidative stress.
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Arshad HM, Ahmad FUD, Lodhi AH. Methanolic Extract of Aerva javanica Leaves Prevents LPS-Induced Depressive Like Behavior in Experimental Mice. Drug Des Devel Ther 2022; 16:4179-4204. [PMID: 36514526 PMCID: PMC9741839 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s383054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Aim Depression is a chronic recurrent neuropsychiatric disorder associated with inflammation. This study explored the pharmacological activities of Aerva javanica leaves crude extract (Aj.Cr) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced depressive-like behavior in experimental mice. Methods Aj.Cr was evaluated for its phenolic and flavonoid contents, bioactive potential, amino acid profiling and enzyme inhibition assays using different analytical techniques followed by in-silico molecular docking was performed. In addition, three ligands identified in HPLC analysis and standard galantamine were docked to acetyl cholinesterase (AchE) enzyme to assess the ligand interaction along with their binding affinities. In in-vivo analysis, mice were given normal saline (10 mL/kg), imipramine (10 mg/kg) and Aj.Cr (100, 300, and 500 mg/kg) orally for 14-consecutive days. On the 14th day, respective treatment was given 30-minutes before intra-peritoneal administration of (0.83 mg/kg) LPS. Open field, forced swim and tail suspension tests were performed 24-hours after LPS injection, followed by a sucrose preference test 48-hours later. Serum corticosterone levels, as well as levels of nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and catecholamines were determined in brain tissues. Results In-vitro results revealed that crude extract of Aj.Cr possesses anti-depressant agents with solid antioxidant potential. In-vivo analysis showed that LPS significantly increased depressive-like behavior followed by alteration in serum and tissue biomarkers as compared to normal control (p < 0.001). While imipramine and Aj.Cr (100, 300, and 500 mg/kg) treated groups significantly (p<0.05) improved the depressive-like behavior and biomarkers when compared to the LPS group. Conclusion The mitigation of LPS-induced depressive-like behavior by Aj.Cr may be linked to the modulation of oxidative stress, neuro-inflammation and catecholamines due to the presence of potent bioactive compounds exerting anti-depressant effects.
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- Hafiza Maida Arshad
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan,Correspondence: Fiaz-ud-Din Ahmad, Department of Pharmacology, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan Khawaja Fareed Campus, Railway Road, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan, Tel +92-320-8402376, Email
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Chen X, Wu Q, Cao X, Yang Y, Gong Z, Ren T, Du Q, Yuan Y, Zuo Y, Miao Y, He J, Qiao C, Zheng Z, Zhang T, Xu Y, Wu D, Wang Q, Huang L, Xie Z, Lv H, Wang J, Gong F, Liu Z, Wen C, Zheng H. Menthone inhibits type-I interferon signaling by promoting Tyk2 ubiquitination to relieve local inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 112:109228. [PMID: 36095947 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease. RA development is mediated by the abnormal activation of multiple signaling pathways. Recent studies have revealed that type-I interferon (IFN-I) signaling plays an essential role in the occurrence and development of RA. However, how to target IFN-I signaling to develop anti-rheumatoid arthritis drugs remains largely unexplored. Here, our study showed that IFN-I signaling was over-activated in articular synovial cells from collagen II-induced arthritis (CIA) mice. Interestingly, we found that a small molecule compound, menthone, strongly inhibited the activation of the IFN-I signaling pathway. Further studies revealed that menthone promoted K48-linked polyubiquitination of Tyk2, thus lowering the protein level and stability of Tyk2. Importantly, menthone administration in the local articulus of CIA mice significantly attenuated the local inflammation in CIA mice. This study could promote our understanding of rheumatoid arthritis, and also suggests a potential strategy to develop anti-RA drugs.
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- Xiangjie Chen
- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu, China.
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Su YH, Lin JY. Menthone supplementation protects from allergic inflammation in the lungs of asthmatic mice. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 931:175222. [PMID: 35988786 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.175222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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To screen potent terpenoid compounds against allergic inflammation in vitro and in vivo, five terpenoid compounds including menthone, farnesol, oridonin, β-escin and lupeol, were first selected to compare their anti-allergic inflammation potential using mouse lung mast cells in vitro. Among five selected terpenoid compounds, just menthone treatment decreased TNF-α/IL-10 secretion ratios in lipopolysaccharide -stimulated mast cells in vitro. As a result, menthone was further chosen to treat ovalbumin (OVA)-sensitized and challenged BALB/c mice by gavage for 5 weeks. There were six groups including dietary control (DC group, 0 mg menthone/kg b.w./day), 8 (ML group), 40 (MM group) as well as 200 mg menthone/kg b.w./day (MH group) by gavage, positive control (PC group, 3 mg dexamethasone/kg b.w. by gavage before OVA challenge) and non-treatment control (NTC group, normal mice without treatment) in the experiment. Changes of inflammatory mediators, cell distribution, Th1/Th2 and pro-/anti-inflammatory cytokines secretion as well as relative gene expression amounts of six receptors related to allergic inflammation in the lungs and airways were measured. The results showed that middle menthone supplementation (40 mg menthone/kg b.w./day) in vivo decreased protein and eotaxin, but increased Th1 cytokine levels in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Menthone supplementation inhibited eosinophilia, mast cell degranulation, chemokine (C-C motif) receptor 3 (CC receptor 3) and chemokine (C-X-C motif) receptor 1 (CXC receptor 1) gene expression amounts in the lungs, but restored the percentage of monocytes/macrophages. Our results suggest that menthone supplementation may alleviate allergic asthma through regulating airway allergic inflammation, protein overproduction, eosinophils infiltration, Th1/Th2 immune balance, CC receptor 3 and CXC receptor 1 gene expression amounts in the lungs but restoring the percentage of monocytes/macrophages in allergic asthmatic mice.
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- Yi-Hsuan Su
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, 250 Kuo-Kuang Road, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, 250 Kuo-Kuang Road, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan.
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Chronic clomipramine treatment increases hippocampal volume in rats exposed to chronic unpredictable mild stress. Transl Psychiatry 2022; 12:245. [PMID: 35688836 PMCID: PMC9187713 DOI: 10.1038/s41398-022-02006-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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It is well known that neuroinflammation is closely related to the pathophysiology of depression. Due to individual differences in clinical research, the reduction of hippocampal volume in patients with depression is still controversial. In this experiment, we studied a typical kind of tricyclic antidepressant, clomipramine. We designed a series of experiments to find its role in depressive-like behavior, hippocampal neuroinflammation as well as hippocampal volume changes induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CMS). Rats exhibited defective behavior and hippocampal neuroinflammation after 12 weeks of CMS, which included elevated expression of cleaved interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and NLRP3 inflammasome together with the activation of microglia. Rats exposed to CMS showed weakened behavioral defects, reduced expression of IL-18, IL-6, and IL-1β along with reversed activation of microglia after clomipramine treatment. This indicates that the antidepressant effect of clomipramine may be related to the reduced expression of NLRP3 inflammasome and cleaved IL-1β. Moreover, we found an increased hippocampal volume in rats exposed to CMS after clomipramine treatment while CMS failed to affect hippocampal volume. All these results indicate that the NLRP3 inflammasome of microglia in the hippocampus is related to the antidepressant effects of clomipramine and CMS-induced depressive-like behavior in rats.
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Argôlo IDPR, Parisi JR, Silva JRTD, Silva MLD. Participation of Potential Transient Receptors in the Antinociceptive Effect of Pharmacopuncture. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2022; 15:105-113. [DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.2.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Chen X, Wu Q, Gong Z, Ren T, Du Q, Yuan Y, Zuo Y, Miao Y, He J, Qiao C, Zheng Z, Zhang T, Huang L, Xie Z, Wang J, Zhu Y, Zhu C, Xu Y, Wu D, Gong F, Cheng J, Wen C, Zheng H. A Natural Plant Ingredient, Menthone, Regulates T Cell Subtypes and Lowers Pro-inflammatory Cytokines of Rheumatoid Arthritis. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2022; 85:1109-1117. [PMID: 35302365 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.1c01231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease with nearly 1.6 billion patients worldwide and an incidence of 0.5-1%. In recent years, basic and clinical studies have revealed that immune cell responses and corresponding secretion of inflammatory factors are important in the control of RA development. Our study found that a natural plant ingredient, menthone, could be used as a potential antirheumatism compound. In vivo observations demonstrated that menthone alleviates collagen II-induced arthritis (CIA) in mice. Furthermore, we found that menthone regulates the number of Th1 and Th17 cells in CIA mice. Importantly, menthone significantly inhibits the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6, in CIA mice. Our study suggests a potential component for the development of drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Xiangjie Chen
- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- The Affiliated Infectious Diseases Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- The Affiliated Infectious Diseases Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Institute of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- The Affiliated Infectious Diseases Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Hu Y, Zhao M, Zhao T, Qi M, Yao G, Dong Y. The Protective Effect of Pilose Antler Peptide on CUMS-Induced Depression Through AMPK/Sirt1/NF-κB/NLRP3-Mediated Pyroptosis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:815413. [PMID: 35401226 PMCID: PMC8984150 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.815413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: Pilose antler peptide (PAP), prepared from the pilose antler of Cervus nippon Temminck, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) against various inflammatory disorders. TCM prescriptions containing pilose antler are often prescribed clinically to treat depression. However, the pharmacological mechanisms of how PAP, against inflammation, prevents and treats depression remain poorly understood. Methods: PAP was identified by de novo sequencing and database searching. Then, behavioral tests were conducted to investigate the effect of PAP on CUMS-exposed mice. In parallel, Nissl staining and Golgi-Cox staining were used for exploring the effect of PAP on neural cells and dendritic spine density. Additionally, the expression of key proteins of the AMPK/Sirt1/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway was analyzed by Western blot. Finally, the CUMS procedure was conducted for 6 weeks. At the 5th week, PAP and fluoxetine (Flu) were intragastrically treated for 2 weeks. The silencing information regulator-related enzyme 1 (Sirt1) inhibitor EX-527 and the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) inhibitor dorsomorphin were employed to investigate the effects of Sirt1 and AMPK on PAP-mediated depression. Results: PAP attenuated the behavior alteration caused by CUMS stimulation, decreased the number of neurons, and restored the dendritic spine density. PAP treatment effectively upregulated the expressions of p-AMPK and Sirt1 and suppressed the expressions of Ac-NF-κB, NLRP3, Ac-Caspase-1, GSDMD-N, Cleaved-IL-1β, and Cleaved-IL-18. Moreover, selectively inhibited Sirt1 and AMPK were able to compromise the therapeutic effect of PAP on depression. Conclusion: The present work indicated that PAP has a protective effect on CUMS-induced depression. In addition, AMPK and Sirt1 played critical roles in the PAP-relieved depression. PAP might be a potential therapeutic option for treating depression.
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- Yue Hu
- School of Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Su YH, Lin JY. Menthone Inhalation Alleviates Local and Systemic Allergic Inflammation in Ovalbumin-Sensitized and Challenged Asthmatic Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23074011. [PMID: 35409371 PMCID: PMC8999977 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23074011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Menthone is rich in Mentha × Piperita L. essential oil and it has anti-inflammatory properties; research shows that it is useful, via percutaneous absorption, in treating inflammation-related diseases. However, anti-allergic inflammatory effects of volatile menthone have not yet been used to treat allergic asthma, in vivo. We hypothesized that menthone inhalation may have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects in patients with allergic asthma. Therefore, in our study, menthone inhalation was used to treat ovalbumin (OVA)-sensitized and challenged asthmatic mice. Allergic inflammation mediator changes in the lungs and airways, sera, splenocytes, and peritoneal macrophages of the mice were measured. Relative expression amounts of six receptor genes related to allergic inflammation of the lungs and airways were quantitated using a two-step real time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Results showed that menthone inhalation increased serum OVA-specific IgG2a/IgG1 and IgG2a/IgE ratios, increased Th1-type cytokine production in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and decreased nitric oxide, protein, and eotaxin levels. Menthone inhalation inhibited mast cell and eosinophil degranulation, and chemokine (C-C motif) receptor 3 (Ccr3) gene expression amounts, but (relatively) increased Th1 cytokine secretion by splenocytes. Our results evidence that menthone inhalation alleviates local and systemic allergic inflammation in asthmatic mice.
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Hu TM, Lee SH, Loh EW. Effectiveness of aromatherapy for intrapartum and postpartum emotional problems among parturient women: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Jpn J Nurs Sci 2022; 19:e12471. [PMID: 35112497 DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM Perinatal negative emotions are common in parturient women, but the problems are often ignored. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effectiveness of aromatherapy for intrapartum anxiety (IPA) and postpartum emotional symptoms (PES). METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, and ClinicalTrials.gov to identify suitable RCTs for analysis, and the study was reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. RESULTS Nine RCTs were included. The meta-analysis showed aromatherapy reduced IPA during the early to active phase (standardized mean difference [SMD]: -1.56 [-2.55, -0.61]) and during the transition phase (SMD: -3.30 [-4.97, -1.63]) when compared with controls. For the postpartum period, the meta-analyses showed a reduction of postpartum depression (PPD) at week 2 (SMD: -0.43 [-0.82, -0.03]), and a non-significant trend toward the reduction of PPD at weeks 4-6 (SMD: -0.70 [-1.40, 0.01]). CONCLUSION Our study found some evidence supporting the effectiveness of aromatherapy in reducing intrapartum anxiety and PES. We recommend the optional use of aromatherapy for intrapartum and postpartum care.
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- Tsung-Ming Hu
- Department of Psychiatry, Yuli Branch, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Hualien County, Taiwan.,Department of Future Studies and LOHAS Industry, Fo Guang University, Yilan County, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Center for Evidence-Based Health Care, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Mentha arvensis Essential Oil Exerts Anti-Inflammatory in LPS-Stimulated Inflammatory Responses via Inhibition of ERK/NF-κB Signaling Pathway and Anti-Atopic Dermatitis-like Effects in 2,4-Dinitrochlorobezene-Induced BALB/c Mice. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10121941. [PMID: 34943044 PMCID: PMC8750489 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10121941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The mechanism of atopic dermatitis (AD) is modulated by the release of cytokines and chemokines through the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway. Topical steroids are used to treat AD, but some people need safer anti-inflammatory drugs to avoid side effects. Mentha arvensis has been used as a herbal plant with medicinal properties, but its anti-inflammatory effects have not been elucidated in an AD model. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of M. arvensis essential oil (MAEO) and its underlying molecular mechanism in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages and HaCaT cells (human epidermal keratinocyte). Additionally, we examined the ameliorating effects of the MAEO in a dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced murine model of AD. We found, in both RAW 264.7 cells and HaCaT cells, MAEO inhibited LPS-stimulated inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 and proinflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β and IL-6, due to the suppression of COX-2 and iNOS expression. In LPS-stimulated macrophages, we also observed that MAEO inhibited the phosphorylation of ERK and P65. Furthermore, MAEO treatment attenuated AD symptoms, including the dermatitis score, ear thickness, epidermal thickness and infiltration of mast cells, in a DNCB-induced animal model of AD. Overall, our findings suggest that MAEO exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-atopic dermatitis effects via inhibition of the ERK/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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Maratha S, Sharma V, Walia V. Antidepressant Like Effect of Ascorbic Acid in Mice: Possible Involvement of NO-sGC-cGMP Signaling. Neurochem Res 2021; 47:967-978. [PMID: 34825298 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-021-03496-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The present study was designed to determine the antidepressant like activity of ascorbic acid (AA) in mice. Further the influence of NO-sGC-cGMP signaling in the antidepressant like effect of AA in mice was determined. Male swiss albino mice were used in the present study. Mice in the control group received saline and fluoxetine (10 mg/kg, i.p.) was used as the standard antidepressant drug. AA (50, 100 and 150 mg/kg, i.p.) was administered to the mice and depression related behavior were determined using tail suspension test (TST) and forced swim test (FST). Further the whole brain nitrite and serotonin levels were also determined. It was observed that the administration of AA (100 mg/kg, i.p.) reversed the depression like behavior in mice in TST and FST. AA (100 mg/kg, i.p.) treatment decreased the level of nitrite and increased the level of serotonin in the brain of mice significantly as compared to control. Further the behavioral and neurochemical effect of AA (50 mg/kg, i.p) was studied in NO modulator [NO donor: L-Arginine (50 mg/kg, i.p); NO-sGC inhibitor: methylene blue (1 mg/kg, i.p.) and cGMP modulator: sildenafil (1 mg/kg, i.p.)] pretreated mice. It was observed that the pretreatment of NO donor and cGMP modulator counteracted the effect conferred by AA (50 mg/kg, i.p). While the pretreatment of NO-sGC inhibitor potentiated the effect conferred by AA (50 mg/kg, i.p). The present study suggested that the AA confer antidepressant like effect in mice and NO-sGC-cGMP signaling pathway influence the antidepressant like effect of AA in mice.
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- Sushma Maratha
- SGT College of Pharmacy, SGT University, Gurugram, India
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- SGT College of Pharmacy, SGT University, Gurugram, India
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- SGT College of Pharmacy, SGT University, Gurugram, India.
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Yu Q, Zhao T, Liu M, Cao D, Li J, Li Y, Xia M, Wang X, Zheng T, Liu C, Mu X, Sun P. Targeting NLRP3 Inflammasome in Translational Treatment of Nervous System Diseases: An Update. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:707696. [PMID: 34526897 PMCID: PMC8435574 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.707696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Neuroinflammatory response is the immune response mechanism of the innate immune system of the central nervous system. Both primary and secondary injury can activate neuroinflammatory response. Among them, the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome plays a key role in the inflammatory response of the central system. Inflammasome is a type of pattern recognition receptor, a cytoplasmic polyprotein complex composed of members of the Nod-like receptor (NLR) family and members of the pyrin and HIN domain (PYHIN) family, which can be affected by a variety of pathogen-related molecular patterns or damage-related molecular patterns are activated. As one of the research hotspots in the field of medical research in recent years, there are increasing researches on immune function abnormalities in the onset of neurological diseases such as depression, AD, ischemic brain injury and cerebral infarction, the NLRP3 inflammasome causes the activated caspase-1 to cleave pre-interleukin-1β and pre-interleukin-18 into mature interleukin-1β and interleukin-18, in turn, a large number of inflammatory factors are produced, which participate in the occurrence and development of the above-mentioned diseases. Targeted inhibition of the activation of inflammasomes can reduce the inflammatory response, promote the survival of nerve cells, and achieve neuroprotective effects. This article reviews NLRP3 inflammasome's role in neurological diseases and related regulatory mechanisms, which providing references for future research in this field.
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- Qingying Yu
- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Life Science, Yan’an University, Yan’an, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Innovation Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Innovation Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Yuan C, Yao Y, Liu T, Jin Y, Yang C, Loh XJ, Li Z. Research Progress on Natural Compounds Exerting an Antidepressant Effect through Anti-inflammatory. Curr Med Chem 2021; 29:934-956. [PMID: 34420503 DOI: 10.2174/0929867328666210820115259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Depression is a common mental illness that belongs to the category of emotional disorders that causes serious damage to the health and life of patients, while inflammation is considered to be one of the important factors that causes depression. In this case, it might be important to explore the possible therapeutic approach by using natural compounds exerting an anti-inflammatory and antidepressant effect, which it filed has not been systematically reviewed recently. Hence, this review aims to systematically sort the literature related to the mechanism of exerting an antidepressant effect through anti-inflammatory actions, and to summarize the related natural products in the past 20 years, in terms of a number of inflammatory related pathways (i.e., the protein kinase B (Akt) pathway, monoamine neurotransmitters (5-hydroxytryptamine and norepinephrine) (5-HT and NE), the nod-like receptor protein-3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, proinflammatory cytokines, neurotrophins, or cytokine-signaling pathways), which might provide a useful reference for the potential treatment of depression.
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- Caixia Yuan
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102. China
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- College Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, 258 Xuefu Street, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, 154007. China
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- College Pharmacy, Harbin University of commerce, 1Xuehai Street, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150028. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361003. China
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- College Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, 258 Xuefu Street, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, 154007, China. China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore 138634. Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore 138634. Singapore
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Koyama S, Kondo K, Ueha R, Kashiwadani H, Heinbockel T. Possible Use of Phytochemicals for Recovery from COVID-19-Induced Anosmia and Ageusia. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:8912. [PMID: 34445619 PMCID: PMC8396277 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The year 2020 became the year of the outbreak of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which escalated into a worldwide pandemic and continued into 2021. One of the unique symptoms of the SARS-CoV-2 disease, COVID-19, is the loss of chemical senses, i.e., smell and taste. Smell training is one of the methods used in facilitating recovery of the olfactory sense, and it uses essential oils of lemon, rose, clove, and eucalyptus. These essential oils were not selected based on their chemical constituents. Although scientific studies have shown that they improve recovery, there may be better combinations for facilitating recovery. Many phytochemicals have bioactive properties with anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects. In this review, we describe the chemical compounds with anti- inflammatory and anti-viral effects, and we list the plants that contain these chemical compounds. We expand the review from terpenes to the less volatile flavonoids in order to propose a combination of essential oils and diets that can be used to develop a new taste training method, as there has been no taste training so far. Finally, we discuss the possible use of these in clinical settings.
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- Sachiko Koyama
- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan;
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan;
- Swallowing Center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Physiology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-8544, Japan;
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059, USA
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Wang H, Lv J, Jiang N, Huang H, Wang Q, Liu X. Ginsenoside Re protects against chronic restraint stress-induced cognitive deficits through regulation of NLRP3 and Nrf2 pathways in mice. Phytother Res 2021; 35:2523-2535. [PMID: 33783035 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Exposure to chronic stress negatively affects the development of cognition, characterized by learning and memory decline. Ginsenoside Re (GRe), an active compound derived from Panax ginseng, exhibited neuroprotective activity in various neurological diseases. In this study, the protective effect of GRe on chronic restraint stress (CRS)-induced memory deficit was investigated. The mice were experienced 35 days of the CRS induction. The GRe was administered daily orally (10, 20, or 40 mg/kg) during the next 3 weeks stress session and the behavior test period. The CRS-induced memory impairment mice were subjected to behavioral tasks, such as the Y-maze, novel objects recognition, and step-through passive avoidance tests. Nissl staining was used to examine the neuron numbers. The levels of antioxidant enzymes, malondialdehyde, and proinflammatory factor were determined by kits and ELISA assays. The expressions of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) and synapse-associated proteins (synaptophysin, SYP, and postsynaptic density 95, PSD95) were measured by Western blotting. Behavioral assessments indicated that GRe could ameliorate the cognitive impairment of CRS-induced mice, as indicated by increased responses in Y-maze (p < .05), novel objects recognition (p < .01), and step-through passive avoidance tests (p < .01). In addition, GRe treatment significantly decreased the neuronal loss in CRS mice in histological examination. Moreover, chronic GRe treatment significantly ameliorated the down-regulated the expressions of BDNF, Nrf2, heme oxygenase (HO)-1, SYP, and PSD95, as well as up-regulated NLRP3, the adaptor protein ASC, and Caspase-1 protein expression in the hippocampus of CRS-treated mice. Taken together, these findings suggest that GRe has a potential therapeutic effect on memory impairment in C57BL/6J mice exposed to CRS paradigm.
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- Haixia Wang
- Research Center of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant, Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant, Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant, Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant, Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Affiliated TCM Hospital/School of Pharmacy/Sino-Portugal TCM International Cooperation Center, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Research Center of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant, Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Li H, Xiao Y, Han L, Jia Y, Luo S, Zhang D, Zhang L, Wu P, Xiao C, Kan W, Du J, Bao H. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides ameliorated depression-like behaviors in the chronic social defeat stress depression model via modulation of Dectin-1 and the innate immune system. Brain Res Bull 2021; 171:16-24. [PMID: 33705858 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2021.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent, chronic, and recurrent disease. At least one-third of patients have treatment-resistant depression; therefore, there is an urgent need for novel drug development. Cumulative studies have suggested an inflammatory mechanism for the pathophysiology of MDD. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLP) is an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agent. Here, we found that an injection of GLP led to a rapid and robust antidepressant effect after 60 min in the tail suspension test. This antidepressant effect remained after 5 days of treatment with GLP in the forced swim test. Unlike psychostimulants, GLP did not show a hyperactive effect in the open field test. After 60 min or 5 days of treatment, GLP exhibited an antidepressant effect in a chronic social defeat stress (CSDS) depression animal model. Moreover, after 5 days of treatment, GLP attenuated the expression of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF-α, enhanced the expression of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and the neurotrophic factor BDNF, and inhibited the activation of microglia and proliferation of astrocytes in the hippocampus of CSDS mice. In addition, after 5 days of treatment, GLP significantly enhanced GluA1 S845 phosphorylation as well as GluA1 and GluA2 expression levels in the hippocampus of CSDS mice. To determine whether the antidepressant effect was mediated by Dectin-1, we found that GLP treatment enhanced Dectin-1 expression in the hippocampus in CSDS mice, and the Dectin-1-specific inhibitor laminarin almost completely blocked the antidepressant effect of GLP. This study identified GLP, an agonist of Dectin-1, as a novel and rapid antidepressant with clinical potential and multiple beneficial mechanisms, particularly in regulating the neuroimmune system and, subsequently, AMPA receptor function.
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- Haoran Li
- Yunnan University, School of Medicine, 2 Cuihu North Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, PR China
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- Yunnan University, School of Medicine, 2 Cuihu North Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, PR China
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- Yunnan University, School of Medicine, 2 Cuihu North Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, PR China
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- Yunnan University, School of Medicine, 2 Cuihu North Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, PR China
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- Yunnan University, School of Medicine, 2 Cuihu North Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, PR China
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- Yunnan University, School of Medicine, 2 Cuihu North Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, PR China
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- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100088, PR China
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- Yunnan Plateau Characteristic Agricultural Industry Research Institute, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650201, PR China
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- Yunnan University, School of Medicine, 2 Cuihu North Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, PR China
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- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100088, PR China
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- Yunnan University, School of Medicine, 2 Cuihu North Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, PR China; The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100088, PR China.
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- Yunnan University, School of Medicine, 2 Cuihu North Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650091, PR China.
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Thakare VN, Lakade SH, Mahajan MP, Kulkarni YP, Dhakane VD, Harde MT, Patel BM. Protocatechuic acid attenuates chronic unpredictable mild stress induced-behavioral and biochemical alterations in mice. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 898:173992. [PMID: 33675783 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.173992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Amelioration of oxidative stress via promoting the endogenous antioxidant system and enhancement of monoamines in brain were the important underlying antidepressant mechanism of protocatechuic acid (PCA). The aim of the present study is to explore the potential antidepressant mechanism(s) PCA in chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) mice. Mice were subjected to CUMS protocol for 4 weeks, and administered with PCA (100 and 200 mg/kg) and fluoxetine (20 mg/kg) for 24 days (from day 8th to 31st). Behavioral (sucrose preference, immobility time, exploratory behavior), and biochemical alterations such as serum corticosterone, brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and antioxidants parameters were investigated. Experimental findings revealed that CUMS subjected mice exhibited significant impairment in behavioral alterations, such as increased immobility time, impaired preference to the sucrose solution, BDNF levels and, serum corticosterone, cytokines, malondialdehyde (MDA) formation with impaired antioxidants in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex. Administration of PCA to CUMS mice attenuated the immobility time, serum corticosterone, cytokines TNF-α, and IL-6, MDA formation and improved sucrose preference, including restoration of BDNF level. Thus, the present findings demonstrated the antidepressant potential of PCA which is largely achieved probably through maintaining BDNF level, and by modulation of the oxidative stress response, cytokines systems, and antioxidant defense system in mice.
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- Vishnu N Thakare
- Department of Pharmacology, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lonavala, Pune, 410401, India; Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, 382 481, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lonavala, Pune, 410401, India; RMD Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Pune, 411019, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lonavala, Pune, 410401, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lonavala, Pune, 410401, India
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- Research & Development, Astec Life Sciences, Mumbai, 421203, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, PES's Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigdi, Pune, 411044, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, 382 481, Gujarat, India.
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Yuan R, Zhang D, Yang J, Wu Z, Luo C, Han L, Yang F, Lin J, Yang M. Review of aromatherapy essential oils and their mechanism of action against migraines. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 265:113326. [PMID: 32877718 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Migraines have become a major threat to human health, as they significantly affect human health and quality of life due to a high prevalence rate, attack rate and pain intensity. Aromatherapy, with its comfortable and pleasant natural characteristics and rapid and efficient characteristics, is widely favored by patients in the folk. Chinese folk also have the application history and related records of aromatic plants in the treatment of migraine. AIM OF THE STUDY This study was conducted to review the pathogenesis of migraine, the application of plant essential oils in the treatment of migraine, and further explore the material basis and mechanism of action of plant essential oils against migraine. MATERIALS AND METHODS Search the electronic literature of essential oils with anti-migraine effect in Google Scholar, PubMed and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and further search the research situation of the monomer components of essential oils in migraine, inflammation, pain and other aspects. RESULTS studies show that there are 10 types of plant essential oils that could relieve migraine symptoms, and that 16 monomers may play a role in migraine treatment by effectively inhibiting neurogenic inflammation, hyperalgesia and balancing vasorelaxation. CONCLUSION Aromatic plant essential oils can relieve migraine effectively, these findings can be used as an important part of the development of anti-migraine drugs.
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- Ruifang Yuan
- Pharmacy School, State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- Sichuan Baicao Jinggong Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Chengdu, 610000, PR China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- Pharmacy School, State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, PR China
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- Sinopharm Sichuan Orthopedic Tehnology & Equipment Co., Ltd., Chengdu, 610000, PR China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, PR China; School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, PR China.
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, PR China.
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Sørnes EØ, Risal A, Manandhar K, Thomas H, Steiner TJ, Linde M. Use of medicinal plants for headache, and their potential implication in medication-overuse headache: Evidence from a population-based study in Nepal. Cephalalgia 2021; 41:561-581. [PMID: 33435708 PMCID: PMC8047708 DOI: 10.1177/0333102420970904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Background In Nepal, traditional treatment using medicinal plants is popular. Whereas
medication-overuse headache is, by definition, caused by excessive use of
acute headache medication, we hypothesized that medicinal plants, being
pharmacologically active, were as likely a cause. Methods We used data from a cross-sectional, nationwide population-based study, which
enquired into headache and use of medicinal plants and allopathic
medications. We searched the literature for pharmacodynamic actions of the
medicinal plants. Results Of 2100 participants, 1794 (85.4%) reported headache in the preceding year;
161 (7.7%) reported headache on ≥15 days/month, of whom 28 (17.4%) had used
medicinal plants and 117 (72.7%) allopathic medication(s). Of 46 with
probable medication-overuse headache, 87.0% (40/46) were using allopathic
medication(s) and 13.0% (6/46) medicinal plants, a ratio of 6.7:1, higher
than the overall ratio among those with headache of 4.9:1 (912/185). Of 60
plant species identified, 49 were pharmacodynamically active on the central
nervous system, with various effects of likely relevance in
medication-overuse headache causation. Conclusions MPs are potentially a cause of medication-overuse headache, and not to be
seen as innocent in this regard. Numbers presumptively affected in Nepal are
low but not negligible. This pioneering project provides a starting point
for further research to provide needed guidance on use of medicinal plants
for headache.
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- Elise Øien Sørnes
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.,Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
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- Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.,Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Division of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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The anti-inflammatory role of SSRI and SNRI in the treatment of depression: a review of human and rodent research studies. Inflammopharmacology 2020; 29:75-90. [PMID: 33164143 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-020-00777-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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RATIONALE Depression has the topmost prevalence of all psychiatric diseases. It is characterized by a high recurrence rate, disability, and numerous and mostly unclear pathogenic mechanisms. Besides the monoamine or the neurotrophic hypothesis of depression, the inflammatory mechanism has begun to be supported by more and more evidence. At the same time, the current knowledge about the standard treatment of choice, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), is expanding rapidly, adding more features to the initial ones. OBJECTIVES This review summarizes the in vivo anti-inflammatory effects of SSRIs and SNRIs in the treatment of depression and outlines the particular mechanisms of these effects for each drug separately. In addition, we provide an overview of the inflammation-related theory of depression and the underlying mechanisms. RESULTS SSRIs and SNRIs decrease the neuroinflammation through multiple mechanisms including the reduction of blood or tissue cytokines or regulating complex inflammatory pathways: nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), inflammasomes, Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ). Also, SSRIs and SNRIs show these effects in association with an antidepressant action. CONCLUSIONS SSRIs and SNRIs have an anti-neuroinflammatory role which might contribute the antidepressant effect.
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Du Preez A, Law T, Onorato D, Lim YM, Eiben P, Musaelyan K, Egeland M, Hye A, Zunszain PA, Thuret S, Pariante CM, Fernandes C. The type of stress matters: repeated injection and permanent social isolation stress in male mice have a differential effect on anxiety- and depressive-like behaviours, and associated biological alterations. Transl Psychiatry 2020; 10:325. [PMID: 32958745 PMCID: PMC7505042 DOI: 10.1038/s41398-020-01000-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Chronic stress can alter the immune system, adult hippocampal neurogenesis and induce anxiety- and depressive-like behaviour in rodents. However, previous studies have not discriminated between the effect(s) of different types of stress on these behavioural and biological outcomes. We investigated the effect(s) of repeated injection vs. permanent social isolation on behaviour, stress responsivity, immune system functioning and hippocampal neurogenesis, in young adult male mice, and found that the type of stress exposure does indeed matter. Exposure to 6 weeks of repeated injection resulted in an anxiety-like phenotype, decreased systemic inflammation (i.e., reduced plasma levels of TNFα and IL4), increased corticosterone reactivity, increased microglial activation and decreased neuronal differentiation in the dentate gyrus (DG). In contrast, exposure to 6 weeks of permanent social isolation resulted in a depressive-like phenotype, increased plasma levels of TNFα, decreased plasma levels of IL10 and VEGF, decreased corticosterone reactivity, decreased microglial cell density and increased cell density for radial glia, s100β-positive cells and mature neuroblasts-all in the DG. Interestingly, combining the two distinct stress paradigms did not have an additive effect on behavioural and biological outcomes, but resulted in yet a different phenotype, characterized by increased anxiety-like behaviour, decreased plasma levels of IL1β, IL4 and VEGF, and decreased hippocampal neuronal differentiation, without altered neuroinflammation or corticosterone reactivity. These findings demonstrate that different forms of chronic stress can differentially alter both behavioural and biological outcomes in young adult male mice, and that combining multiple stressors may not necessarily cause more severe pathological outcomes.
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- Andrea Du Preez
- Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
- MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
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A Fatal Alliance between Microglia, Inflammasomes, and Central Pain. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21113764. [PMID: 32466593 PMCID: PMC7312017 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21113764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Microglia are the resident immune cells in the CNS, which survey the brain parenchyma for pathogens, initiate inflammatory responses, secrete inflammatory mediators, and phagocyte debris. Besides, they play a role in the regulation of brain ion homeostasis and in pruning synaptic contacts and thereby modulating neural networks. More recent work shows that microglia are embedded in brain response related to stress phenomena, the development of major depressive disorders, and pain-associated neural processing. The microglia phenotype varies between activated-toxic-neuroinflammatory to non-activated-protective-tissue remodeling, depending on the challenges and regulatory signals. Increased inflammatory reactions result from brain damage, such as stroke, encephalitis, as well as chronic dysfunctions, including stress and pain. The dimension of damage/toxic stimuli defines the amplitude of inflammation, ranging from an on-off event to low but continuous simmering to uncontrollable. Pain, either acute or chronic, involves inflammasome activation at the point of origin, the different relay stations, and the sensory and processing cortical areas. This short review aimed at identifying a sinister role of the microglia-inflammasome platform for the development and perpetuation of acute and chronic central pain and its association with changes in CNS physiology.
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Sousa C, Leitão AJ, Neves BM, Judas F, Cavaleiro C, Mendes AF. Standardised comparison of limonene-derived monoterpenes identifies structural determinants of anti-inflammatory activity. Sci Rep 2020; 10:7199. [PMID: 32350292 PMCID: PMC7190660 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-64032-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Mint species are widely used in traditional and conventional medicine as topical analgesics for osteoarthritic pain and for disorders of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts which are all associated with chronic inflammation. To identify the structural determinants of anti-inflammatory activity and potency which are required for chemical optimization towards development of new anti-inflammatory drugs, a selected group of monoterpenes especially abundant in mint species was screened by measuring bacterial lipopolysacharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide (NO) production in murine macrophages. Nine compounds significantly decreased LPS-induced NO production by more than 30%. IC50 values were calculated showing that the order of potency is: (S)-(+)-carvone > (R)-(-)-carvone > (+)-dihydrocarveol > (S)-8-hydroxycarvotanacetone > (R)-8-hydroxycarvotanacetone > (+)-dihydrocarvone > (-)-carveol > (-)-dihydrocarveol > (S)-(-)-pulegone. Considering the carbon numbering relative to the common precursor, limonene, the presence of an oxygenated group at C6 conjugated to a double bond at C1 and an isopropenyl group and S configuration at C4 are the major chemical features relevant for activity and potency. The most potent compound, (S)-(+)-carvone, significantly decreased the expression of NOS2 and IL-1β in macrophages and in a cell model of osteoarthritis using primary human chondrocytes. (S)-(+)-carvone may be efficient in halting inflammation-related diseases, like osteoarthritis.
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- Cátia Sousa
- Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Institute of Biomedicine - iBiMED, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Orthopaedics Department and Bone Bank, University and Hospital Centre of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre, Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
- Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Jiang N, Lv J, Wang H, Huang H, Wang Q, Lu C, Zeng G, Liu XM. Ginsenoside Rg1 ameliorates chronic social defeat stress-induced depressive-like behaviors and hippocampal neuroinflammation. Life Sci 2020; 252:117669. [PMID: 32298740 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Chronic social defeat stress (CSDS) is an ethologically relevant psychosocial stress animal model and has been widely used in depression studies. Ginsenoside Rg1 (Rg1) is the major active ingredients of ginseng with low toxicity and neuroprotective effects. The present study aims to investigate the antidepressant effects of Rg1 in CSDS mice and explore its molecular mechanism. We found that Rg1 (20 or 40 mg/kg, i.g.) administration significantly alleviated depressive-like behaviors caused by 4-week CSDS exposure, as measured by social interaction test and sucrose preference test, tail suspension test and forced swim test. Additionally, Rg1 treatment inhibited CSDS-induced production of IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1β, decreased the expression of iNOS, COX2, and caspase-9 and -3, and inhibited microglial activation (Iba1) in the hippocampus. Rg1 was found to significantly downregulate p-JNK1/2 and p-P38 MAPK levels, upregulate p-ERK1/2 levels and inhibit the expression of phosphorylated NF-κB in the hippocampus. Meanwhile, Rg1 regulated SIRT1 and decreased the levels of acetylated p65 (ac-p65) in the hippocampus. Moreover, the reduction in adult hippocampal neurogenesis in CSDS mice was reversed by Rg1 treatment. In conclusion, our findings suggest that Rg1 prevents depressive-like behavior in CSDS-exposed mice, partially through the downregulation of hippocampal neuroinflammation and the upregulation of adult hippocampal neurogenesis and that these changes presumably occur through increased anti-inflammatory effects and the inhibition of proinflammatory cytokine and neurotoxic mediator expression and microglial activation, which is partly mediated by the regulation of the MAPK and SIRT1 signaling pathways and results in the inhibition of NF-κB transcriptional activity.
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- Ning Jiang
- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Affiliated TCM Hospital/School of Pharmacy/Sino-Portugal TCM International Cooperation Center, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China.
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Wang H, Tong Y, Xiao D, Xia B. Involvement of mTOR-related signaling in antidepressant effects of Sophoraflavanone G on chronically stressed mice. Phytother Res 2020; 34:2246-2257. [PMID: 32246575 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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SophoraflavanoneG (SG), an important prenylated flavonoid isolated from Sophoraalopecuroides.L, is effective for many illnesses. The present study was designed to investigate whether the compound could reverse depressive-like symptoms and investigate its possible mechanisms. Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress (CUMS) mice were treated with fluoxetine and SG. The immobility time in forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) were recorded. The levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and neurotransmitters in the hippocampus were evaluated. Furthermore, the protein expressions of PI3K, AKT, mTOR, p70S6K, BDNF, and Trkb in hippocampus were detected. Rapamycin, the selective mTOR inhibitor, was used to estimate the potential mechanism. As a result, after 7 days of SG treatment, the immobility time in FST and TST was declined obviously. The levels of IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α in the hippocampus were significantly reduced, and the quantity of 5-HT and NE was raised considerably in SG-treated group compared with the CUMS-exposed group. Additionally, SG could up-regulate the expressions of PI3K, AKT, mTOR, 70S6K, BDNF, and Trkb. The blockade of mammalian target of rapamycin signaling blunted the antidepressant effect and reversed the up-regulation of BDNF expression caused by SG. These findings suggested that SG treatment alleviated depressive-like symptoms via mTOR-mediated BDNF/Trkb signaling.
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- Hanqing Wang
- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.,Ningxia Research Center of Modern Hui Medicine Engineering and Technology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.,Key Laboratory of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Science, Nanjing Normal University of Special Education, Nanjing, China
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Avram S, Puia A, Udrea AM, Mihailescu D, Mernea M, Dinischiotu A, Oancea F, Stiens J. Natural Compounds Therapeutic Features in Brain Disorders by Experimental, Bioinformatics and Cheminformatics Methods. Curr Med Chem 2020; 27:78-98. [PMID: 30378477 DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666181031123127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Revised: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Synthetic compounds with pharmaceutical applications in brain disorders are daily designed and synthesized, with well first effects but also seldom severe side effects. This imposes the search for alternative therapies based on the pharmaceutical potentials of natural compounds. The natural compounds isolated from various plants and arthropods venom are well known for their antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral) and antiinflammatory activities, but more studies are needed for a better understanding of their structural and pharmacological features with new therapeutic applications. OBJECTIVES Here we present some structural and pharmaceutical features of natural compounds isolated from plants and arthropods venom relevant for their efficiency and potency in brain disorders. We present the polytherapeutic effects of natural compounds belonging to terpenes (limonene), monoterpenoids (1,8-cineole) and stilbenes (resveratrol), as well as natural peptides (apamin, mastoparan and melittin). METHODS Various experimental and in silico methods are presented with special attention on bioinformatics (natural compounds database, artificial neural network) and cheminformatics (QSAR, drug design, computational mutagenesis, molecular docking). RESULTS In the present paper we reviewed: (i) recent studies regarding the pharmacological potential of natural compounds in the brain; (ii) the most useful databases containing molecular and functional features of natural compounds; and (iii) the most important molecular descriptors of natural compounds in comparison with a few synthetic compounds. CONCLUSION Our paper indicates that natural compounds are a real alternative for nervous system therapy and represents a helpful tool for the future papers focused on the study of the natural compounds.
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- Speranta Avram
- Department of Anatomy, Animal Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Anatomy, Animal Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Anatomy, Animal Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Anatomy, Animal Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Anatomy, Animal Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioproducts Lab, Bioresource Department, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Electronics and Informatics - ETRO, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Sahin Ozkartal C, Tuzun E, Kucukali CI, Ulusoy C, Giris M, Aricioglu F. Antidepressant-like effects of agmatine and NOS inhibitors in chronic unpredictable mild stress model of depression in rats: The involvement of NLRP inflammasomes. Brain Res 2019; 1725:146438. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2019.146438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Hung W, Ho C, Pan M. Targeting the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Neuroinflammation: Health Promoting Effects of Dietary Phytochemicals in Neurological Disorders. Mol Nutr Food Res 2019; 64:e1900550. [DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201900550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Wei‐Lun Hung
- School of Food SafetyTaipei Medical University Taipei 11031 Taiwan
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- Department of Food ScienceRutgers University New Brunswick NJ 08901 USA
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- Institute of Food Science and TechnologyNational Taiwan University Taipei 10617 Taiwan
- Department of Medical ResearchChina Medical University HospitalChina Medical University Taichung 40402 Taiwan
- Department of Health and Nutrition BiotechnologyAsia University Taichung 41354 Taiwan
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Jiang N, Lv JW, Wang HX, Lu C, Wang Q, Xia TJ, Bao Y, Li SS, Liu XM. Dammarane sapogenins alleviates depression-like behaviours induced by chronic social defeat stress in mice through the promotion of the BDNF signalling pathway and neurogenesis in the hippocampus. Brain Res Bull 2019; 153:239-249. [PMID: 31542427 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2019.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Revised: 08/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Chronic social defeat stress (CSDS) is a widely used behavioural paradigm of psychosocial stress that can be used to research the pathogenesis of depression and seek antidepressant drugs. Dammarane sapogenins (DS), the deglycosylated product of ginsenosides, has a wide range of biological activities, including immunomodulatory, antifatigue, antitumour and antidepressant activities. However, whether DS has antidepressant-like effects in a CSDS mouse model remains unknown. Therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate the antidepressant properties of DS in CSDS mice and its underlying mechanisms. The results showed that the oral administration of DS (40 and 80 mg/kg) increased the time spent in the interaction zone in the social interaction test and the sucrose intake in the sucrose preference test, decreased the latency in the novelty-suppressed feeding test, and reduced the immobility time in both the tail suspension test and forced swimming test. Biochemical analyses of brain tissue and serum showed that DS treatment significantly decreased serum corticosterone levels and enhanced brain monoamine neurotransmitter levels in CSDS mice. In addition, an impairment in hippocampal neurogenesis that paralleled a reduced BDNF level in the hippocampus was observed in the mice that were subjected with CSDS for 3 weeks, while treatment with DS reversed these changes. Moreover, DS treatment significantly upregulated BDNF, pTrkB/TrkB, pAkt/Akt, pPI3K/PI3K, pCREB/CREB, pERK1/2/ERK1/2 and pmTOR/mTOR protein expression in the hippocampus. In conclusion, our results showed that DS exerts antidepressant-like effects in mice with CSDS-induced depression, that the effects may be mediated by the normalization of monoamine neurotransmitter levels, the prevention of HPA axis dysfunction and the impairment of hippocampal neurogenesis, and that this occurs partly through the ability of DS to enhance BDNF expression by increasing the TrkB/CREB/ERK pathway and the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.
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- Ning Jiang
- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China
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- Affiliated TCM Hospital/School of Pharmacy/Sino-Portugal TCM International Cooperation Center, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Affiliated TCM Hospital/School of Pharmacy/Sino-Portugal TCM International Cooperation Center, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Trojan E, Chamera K, Bryniarska N, Kotarska K, Leśkiewicz M, Regulska M, Basta-Kaim A. Role of Chronic Administration of Antidepressant Drugs in the Prenatal Stress-Evoked Inflammatory Response in the Brain of Adult Offspring Rats: Involvement of the NLRP3 Inflammasome-Related Pathway. Mol Neurobiol 2019; 56:5365-5380. [PMID: 30610610 PMCID: PMC6614144 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-018-1458-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Evidence indicates that adverse experiences in early life may be a factor for immune disturbances leading to the depression in adulthood. Recently, a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of depression has been assigned to the activation of the brain Nod-like receptor pyrin-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome. We investigated the impact of chronic treatment with antidepressant drugs on the behavioral disturbances and the levels of proinflammatory factors in the hippocampus and frontal cortex of adult male rats after prenatal stress exposure. Next, we explored the involvement of the NLRP3 inflammasome-related pathways in the mechanism of antidepressant action. Our study confirmed that chronic antidepressant treatment attenuated depression-like disturbances and exerted an anxiolytic action. All antidepressants diminished the prenatal stress-induced increase in IL-1β in both brain areas, while IL-18 only in the hippocampus. Moreover, tianeptine administration diminished the increase in CCR2 levels in both brain areas, while in the hippocampus, tianeptine, along with venlafaxine CCL2 and iNOS levels. Next, we observed that in the hippocampus, tianeptine and fluoxetine suppressed upregulation of TLR4. Furthermore, venlafaxine suppressed NFкB p65-subunit phosphorylation, while fluoxetine enhanced the IкB level. Importantly, in the hippocampus, all antidepressants normalized evoked by stress changes in caspase-1 level, while tianeptine and venlafaxine also affect the levels of ASC and NLRP3 subunits. Our results provide new evidence that chronic administration of antidepressants exerts anti-inflammatory effects more pronounced in the hippocampus, through suppression of the NLRP3 inflammasome activation. These effects are accompanied by an improvement in the behavioral dysfunctions evoked by prenatal stress.
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- Ewa Trojan
- Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smętna St., 31-343, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smętna St., 31-343, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smętna St., 31-343, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smętna St., 31-343, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smętna St., 31-343, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smętna St., 31-343, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Neuroendocrinology, Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 12 Smętna St., 31-343, Kraków, Poland.
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Jiang N, Lv J, Wang H, Wang Q, Lu C, Yang Y, Huang H, Xia T, Lv G, Liu X. Antidepressant‐like effects of
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in a mouse model of chronic social defeat stress and the related mechanisms. Phytother Res 2019; 33:2726-2736. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Ning Jiang
- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- Affiliated TCM Hospital/School of Pharmacy/Sino‐Portugal TCM International Cooperation CenterSouthwest Medical University Luzhou 646000 China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- Affiliated TCM Hospital/School of Pharmacy/Sino‐Portugal TCM International Cooperation CenterSouthwest Medical University Luzhou 646000 China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
- Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Ministry of Education, School of PharmacyChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu 611137 China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory of Standardization of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Ministry of Education, School of PharmacyChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu 611137 China
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- Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing China
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Aricioglu F, Ozkartal CS, Bastaskin T, Tüzün E, Kandemir C, Sirvanci S, Kucukali CI, Utkan T. Antidepressant-like Effects Induced by Chronic Blockade of the Purinergic 2X7 Receptor through Inhibition of Non-like Receptor Protein 1 Inflammasome in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Model of Depression in Rats. CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE 2019; 17:261-272. [PMID: 30905126 PMCID: PMC6478084 DOI: 10.9758/cpn.2019.17.2.261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Objective Purinergic 2X7 receptor (P2X7R) activation is known to be involved in pathogenesis of depression. Our aims were to investigate P2X7R-activated inflammasome pathways in parallel with induction of depression and to test the antidepressant-like effects of the selective P2X7R antagonist Brilliant Blue G (BBG) in a rat model of chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS). Methods Male Wistar albino rats were divided into control, CUMS, CUMS+BBG25 (25 mg/kg/day) and CUMS+BBG50 (50 mg/kg/day) groups (n=10 for each group). Various stressors were applied to rats for 6 weeks to establish the CUMS model and daily BBG treatment was started at the end of 3rd week. Sucrose preference test and forced swim test (FST) were performed to assess antidepressant-like effects. Brain samples were obtained for real-time polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry analysis. Results In FST, duration of immobility was reduced in the CUMS+BBG50 group. Also, BBG treatment significantly enhanced sucrose preference. While NLRP3 gene expression levels were unchanged in rats exposed to the CUMS protocol, expression levels of other inflammasome pathway factors NLRP1, caspase-1, ASC, NF-κB, IL-1β, IL-6 and P2X7R were increased. BBG treatment reduced expression levels of these factors. Likewise, Iba-1 and GFAP immunoreactivities were enhanced by the CUMS protocol and this action was reversed by BBG treatment. Conclusion Chronic administration of BBG in CUMS model results in antidepressant-like activity in a dose dependent manner. Molecular and histological results show that these effects might be at least partially related to the suppression of inflammasome-related neuroinflammatory responses and suggest involvement of NLRP1 in depression.
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- Feyza Aricioglu
- Department of Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology Research Unit, Marmara University School of Pharmacy
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- Department of Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology Research Unit, Marmara University School of Pharmacy
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- Department of Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology Research Unit, Marmara University School of Pharmacy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Aziz Sancar Institute of Experimental Medical Research, Istanbul University
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Marmara University School of Medicine
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Marmara University School of Medicine
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- Department of Neuroscience, Aziz Sancar Institute of Experimental Medical Research, Istanbul University
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- Department of Pharmacology, Kocaeli University School of Medicine
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Fernandes J, Gupta GL. N-acetylcysteine attenuates neuroinflammation associated depressive behavior induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress in rat. Behav Brain Res 2019; 364:356-365. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2019.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Ashraf A, Mahmoud PA, Reda H, Mansour S, Helal MH, Michel HE, Nasr M. Silymarin and silymarin nanoparticles guard against chronic unpredictable mild stress induced depressive-like behavior in mice: involvement of neurogenesis and NLRP3 inflammasome. J Psychopharmacol 2019; 33:615-631. [PMID: 30896354 DOI: 10.1177/0269881119836221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The neuropathology of depression is quite complex. Thus, treatment failures are frequent with current antidepressants, raising the need for more effective ones. AIMS This study aimed to investigate the influence of silymarin on depressive-like behavior induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) and explore the underlying mechanisms. METHODS Silymarin was formulated as nanostructured lipid carriers (a lipid-based type of nanoparticle with the advantages of physical stability, good release profile, and targeted delivery). Mice were subjected to CUMS paradigm during 14 days. During this period, mice received silymarin (200 mg/kg, p.o.) per se or in its nanoparticle form or fluoxetine (10 mg/kg, p.o.). On the 15th day behavioral and biochemical parameters were analyzed. RESULTS Oral administration of silymarin (200 mg/kg), particularly in its nanoparticulate form, exerted an antidepressant-like effect, comparable with fluoxetine in mice, as demonstrated in the behavioral despair tests. Silymarin also reversed prefrontal cortical and hippocampal CUMS-induced oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. Furthermore, silymarin augmented neurotransmitter levels, enhanced neurogenesis and inhibited nod-like receptor protein 3 inflammasome activation. Silymarin nanoparticles were superior to silymarin in certain parameters probably due to significantly higher brain silybinin (the major active component of silymarin) concentration by 12.46 fold in the group administered silymarin nanoparticles compared with the mice which were administered silymarin per se. CONCLUSIONS The antidepressant-like effect of silymarin can be attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects as well as increased neurogenesis in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, which delineates silymarin, especially in nanoparticle form, as a promising strategy for treatment of depression.
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- Aya Ashraf
- 1 Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 1 Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 1 Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 1 Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 2 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 3 Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Antoniuk S, Bijata M, Ponimaskin E, Wlodarczyk J. Chronic unpredictable mild stress for modeling depression in rodents: Meta-analysis of model reliability. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2019; 99:101-116. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Gupta GL, Fernandes J. Protective effect of Convolvulus pluricaulis against neuroinflammation associated depressive behavior induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress in rat. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 109:1698-1708. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Revised: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Barua CC, Haloi P, Saikia B, Sulakhiya K, Pathak DC, Tamuli S, Rizavi H, Ren X. Zanthoxylum alatum abrogates lipopolysaccharide-induced depression-like behaviours in mice by modulating neuroinflammation and monoamine neurotransmitters in the hippocampus. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2018; 56:245-252. [PMID: 29569964 PMCID: PMC6130615 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2017.1391298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Revised: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 10/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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CONTEXT Depression is an inflammatory, commonly occurring and lethal psychiatric disorder having high lifetime prevalence. Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb. (Rutaceae), commonly called Timur, has high medicinal value and is used ethnomedicinally for the treatment of various diseases. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of hexane extract of Z. alatum seeds (ZAHE) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced depression-like behaviour in Swiss albino mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mice were treated with ZAHE (100 and 200 mg/kg, p.o.) and imipramine (10 mg/kg injected i.p.) for 14 days. On 14th day of the treatment, depression-like behaviour was induced by LPS (0.83 mg/kg injected i.p.) and after 24 h of LPS administration, it was assessed by measuring behavioural parameters and biochemical estimations. RESULTS Behavioural tests, including the open field test, forced swimming test, tail suspension test and sucrose preference test revealed that ZAHE (100 and 200 mg/kg, p.o.) and imipramine (10 mg/kg injected i.p.) alleviated the depression symptoms of LPS-induced mice. Moreover, ZAHE treatments reversed the LPS-induced alterations in the concentrations of norepinephrine and serotonin (5-HT) and inhibited the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxido-nitrosative stress in the mice. Acute toxicity was calculated to be LD50 > 2500 mg/kg. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS This study showed that LPS-induced depression in mice was significantly prevented by ZAHE at both the dosages. In conclusion, ZAHE exhibited an antidepressant activity by altering monoaminergic neurotransmitters in the brain combined with its anti-inflammatory potential. Thus, it could be an effective therapeutic against inflammation-induced depression and other brain disorders.
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- Chandana Choudhury Barua
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, India
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- National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (HBNI), School of Biological Sciences, Khurdha, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak, India
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Molecular Biology Research Building (MBRB), University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Molecular Biology Research Building (MBRB), University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA
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Quintans JSS, Shanmugam S, Heimfarth L, Araújo AAS, Almeida JRGDS, Picot L, Quintans-Júnior LJ. Monoterpenes modulating cytokines - A review. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 123:233-257. [PMID: 30389585 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.10.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Inflammatory response can be driven by cytokine production and is a pivotal target in the management of inflammatory diseases. Monoterpenes have shown that promising profile as agents which reduce the inflammatory process and also modulate the key chemical mediators of inflammation, such as pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines. The main interest focused on monoterpenes were to develop the analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs. In this review, we summarized current knowledge on monoterpenes that produce anti-inflammatory effects by modulating the release of cytokines, as well as suggesting that which monoterpenoid molecules may be most effective in the treatment of inflammatory disease. Several different inflammatory markers were evaluated as a target of monoterpenes. The proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines were found TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-5, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12 IL-13, IL-17A, IFNγ, TGF-β1 and IFN-γ. Our review found evidence that NF-κB and MAPK signaling are important pathways for the anti-inflammatory action of monoterpenes. We found 24 monoterpenes that modulate the production of cytokines, which appears to be the major pharmacological mechanism these compounds possess in relation to the attenuation of inflammatory response. Despite the compelling evidence supporting the anti-inflammatory effect of monoterpenes, further studies are necessary to fully explore their potential as anti-inflammatory compounds.
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- Jullyana S S Quintans
- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Center for Studies and Research of Medicinal Plants (NEPLAME), Federal University of San Francisco Valley (UNIVASF), Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- UMRi CNRS 7266 LIENSs, University of La Rochelle, 17042, La Rochelle, France
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- Laboratory of Neuroscience and Pharmacological Assays, Department of Physiology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
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Yue N, Li B, Yang L, Han QQ, Huang HJ, Wang YL, Wang J, Yu R, Wu GC, Liu Q, Yu J. Electro-Acupuncture Alleviates Chronic Unpredictable Stress-Induced Depressive- and Anxiety-Like Behavior and Hippocampal Neuroinflammation in Rat Model of Depression. Front Mol Neurosci 2018; 11:149. [PMID: 29946236 PMCID: PMC6007169 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2018.00149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Depression is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. The effects of clinical depression may be mediated by neuroinflammation such as activation of microglia and high levels of proinflammatory cytokines in certain brain areas. Traditional Chinese medicine techniques such as electro-acupuncture (EA) are used extensively in Asia to treat mental health disorders. However, EA has not been rigorously studied in treatment of depression. This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of EA on depressive-like behavior and explore the role of hippocampal neuroinflammation in the potential antidepressant effect of EA. In this study, we used six chronic unpredictable stressors daily in a random sequence for 10 weeks. EA were performed on “Bai-Hui” (Du-20) (+) and “Yang-Ling-Quan” (GB-34, the right side; −) acupoints by an EA apparatus (HANS Electronic Apparatus, LH202H, 2/100 Hz, 0.3 mA) for 30 min once every other day for last 4 weeks. The behavior tests including open field test and forced swimming test, which are widely used to assess depressive and anxiety-like behavior were performed on the Monday and Tuesday of the eleventh week. The results showed that 10 week of chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) caused behavioral deficits in rats and neuroinflammation in hippocampus, such as increased expression of NLRP3 inflammasome components, upregulated mRNA level of IL-1β and the protein level of IL-1β mature form (p17) and activation of microglia. Moreover, 4 weeks of EA treatment significantly attenuated behavioral deficits caused by CUS. EA’s antidepressant effect was accompanied by markedly decreased expression of certain NLRP3 inflammasome components and matured IL-1β. Meanwhile, EA treatment can significantly reverse CUS-induced increases in P2X7 receptor, Iba-1, IL-18, TNFα and IL-6 expression and decreases in GFAP expression. In conclusion, EA exhibited the antidepressant effect and alleviated the hippocampal neuroinflammation. These findings may provide insight into the role of hippocampal neuroinflammation in the antidepressant effect of EA.
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- Na Yue
- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institutes of Brain Science, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Center Laboratories, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institutes of Brain Science, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institutes of Brain Science, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institutes of Brain Science, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institutes of Brain Science, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institutes of Brain Science, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institutes of Brain Science, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institutes of Brain Science, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention of Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institutes of Brain Science, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Thakare VN, Patil RR, Oswal RJ, Dhakane VD, Aswar MK, Patel BM. Therapeutic potential of silymarin in chronic unpredictable mild stress induced depressive-like behavior in mice. J Psychopharmacol 2018; 32:223-235. [PMID: 29215318 DOI: 10.1177/0269881117742666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Silymarin, a plant-derived polyphenolic flavonoid of Silybum marianum, elicited significant antidepressant-like activity in an acute restraint stress model of depression. It improved monoamines, mainly 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) levels in the cortex, dopamine (DA) and norepinephrine (NE) in the cerebellum in mice. The present study was undertaken to explore the antidepressant potential of silymarin in chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) induced depressive-like behavior in mice, and to find out its probable mechanism(s) of action, mainly neurogenesis, neuroinflammation, and/or oxidative stress. The mice were subjected to CUMS for 28 days (4 weeks) and administered with silymarin (100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg), or fluoxetine or vehicle from days 8 to 28 (3 weeks simultaneously). Animals were evaluated for behavioral changes, such as anhedonia by sucrose preference test, behavioral despair by forced swim test, and exploratory behaviors by an open field test. In addition, neurobiochemical alterations, mainly monoamines, 5-HT, NE, DA, neurotrophic factor BDNF, and cytokines, IL-6, TNF-α, oxidant-antioxidant parameters by determining the malondialdehyde formation (an index of lipid peroxidation process), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity in hippocampus and cerebral cortex along with serum corticosterone were investigated. Our findings reveal that mice subjected to CUMS exhibited lower sucrose preference, increase immobility time without affecting general locomotion of the animals, and reduce BDNF, 5-HT, NE, and DA level, increased serum corticosterone, IL-6 and TNF-α along with an oxidant-antioxidant imbalance in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex. Silymarin significantly reversed the CUMS-induced changes in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex in mice. Thus, the possible mechanism involved in the antidepressant-like activity of silymarin is correlated to the alleviation of monoaminergic, neurogenesis (enhancing 5-HT, NE, and BDNF levels), and attenuation of inflammatory cytokines system and oxidative stress by modulation of corticosterone response, restoration of antioxidant defense system in cerebral cortex and hippocampus.
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- Vishnu N Thakare
- 1 Department of Pharmacology, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lonavala, India.,4 Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lonavala, India
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lonavala, India
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- 3 Department of Pharmacology, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmacy, Nerhe, Pune, India
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- 4 Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India
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Sahin Ozkartal C, Aricioglu F, Tuzun E, Kucukali Cİ. Chronic mild stress-induced anhedonia in rats is coupled with the upregulation of inflammasome sensors: a possible involvement of NLRP1. PSYCHIAT CLIN PSYCH 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/24750573.2018.1426694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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- Ceren Sahin Ozkartal
- Department of Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology Research Unit, School of Pharmacy, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology Research Unit, School of Pharmacy, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neuroscience, Aziz Sancar Institute for Experimental Medical Research, İstanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neuroscience, Aziz Sancar Institute for Experimental Medical Research, İstanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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