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Ince S, Demirel HH, Demirkapi EN, Kucukkurt I, Eryavuz A, Arslan-Acaroz D, Acaroz U, Tureyen A. Magnolin alleviates cyclophosphamide-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2024; 13:tfae129. [PMID: 39148957 PMCID: PMC11323662 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfae129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024] Open
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In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of magnolin (MAG) against oxidative stress induced by cyclophosphamide (CP) and its role in the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. Rats were administered MAG (1 mg/kg, i.p.) for 14 days and CP (75 mg/kg, i.p.) on the 14th day. CP administration increased tissue damage, as evidenced by elevated levels of transaminases (aspartate and alanine), alkaline phosphatase, and renal parameters (blood urea nitrogen and creatinine). Additionally, 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine and malondialdehyde levels were increased, whereas glutathione levels, along with catalase and superoxide dismutase activities, decreased in CP-treated rats. CP also down-regulated the expression of Bcl-2, HO-1, Nrf2, and NQO-1, while up-regulating Bax, Cas-3, TNF-α, Cox-2, iNOS, IL-6, IL-1β, and NFκB in liver and kidney tissues. In addition, CP treatment caused histopathological changes in heart, lung, liver, kidney, brain, and testis tissues. Treatment with MAG improved biochemical and oxidative stress parameters and prevented histopathological changes in CP-treated rats. Moreover, MAG suppressed the expression of inflammatory cytokines and apoptosis markers. In conclusion, MAG effectively prevented CP-induced toxicity by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, with its protective efficacy associated with the up-regulation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling.
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- Sinan Ince
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Afyon Kocatepe University, 03200 Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Physiology, Afyon Kocatepe University, 03200 Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Afyon Kocatepe University, 03200 Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Physiology, Afyon Kocatepe University, 03200 Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Afyon Kocatepe University, 03200 Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
- Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bishkek, KG-720038, Kyrgyzstan
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- Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, KG720038, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Afyon Kocatepe University, 03200 Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ministry of Health Eskisehir City Hospital, 26080 Eskisehir, Turkey
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Lyu X, Liu J, Liu Z, Wu Y, Zhu P, Liu C. Anti-inflammatory effects of reticuline on the JAK2/STAT3/SOCS3 and p38 MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway in a mouse model of obesity-associated asthma. THE CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2024; 18:e13729. [PMID: 38286741 PMCID: PMC10799233 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND Asthma associated with obesity is a chronic disease characterized by earlier airway remodeling, severe wheezing, and increased insensitivity to hormone therapy. Reticuline, a bioactive compound of Magnoliae Flos, exerts anti-inflammatory activity and can inhibit neutrophil recruitment. Thus, this study investigated the role of reticuline in obesity-related asthma. METHODS The BALB/c mice fed a low-fat diet (LFD) and high-fat diet (HFD) were intranasally challenged with house dust mites (HDMs) or ovalbumin (OVA). Reticuline (0.25 mg/kg) was administrated into mice by intragastrical gavage. Airway hyper-responsiveness was examined after the final challenge. Body weight was measured, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and lung tissues were collected. The number of inflammatory cells in BALF was estimated. Histological changes were assessed by performing hematoxylin-eosin staining, and production of proinflammatory cytokines and IgE was examined by ELISA kits. Related pathways were studied with western blotting. RESULTS Reticuline suppressed airway resistance and inflammatory infiltration in lung tissue and reduced inflammatory cell recruitment in BALF in obesity mice with asthma. Additionally, the levels of IL-17A, IL-1β, IL-5, macrophage inflammatory protein 2, and regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted in the lung were reduced by reticuline. Mechanistically, reticuline inactivated the JAK2/STAT3/SOCS3 and p38 MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathways in obesity-related asthma. CONCLUSION Reticuline alleviates airway inflammation in obesity-related asthma by inactivating the JAK2/STAT3/SOCS3 and p38 MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathways.
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- Xiaojiang Lyu
- Department of PediatricsAffiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical CollegeNanchongChina
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- Department of PediatricsAffiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical CollegeNanchongChina
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- Department of PediatricsAffiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical CollegeNanchongChina
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- Department of PediatricsAffiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical CollegeNanchongChina
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- Department of PediatricsAffiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical CollegeNanchongChina
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- Department of PediatricsAffiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical CollegeNanchongChina
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Lee HJ, Lee SJ, Lee SK, Choi BK, Lee DR, Park JH, Oh JS. Magnolia kobus Extract Suppresses Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS-Induced Proinflammatory Cytokine and MMP Expression in HGF-1 Cells and Regulates Osteoclastogenesis in RANKL-Stimulated RAW264.7 Cells. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:4875-4890. [PMID: 37367059 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45060310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Clinical prevention is of utmost importance for the management of periodontal diseases. Periodontal disease starts with an inflammatory response in the gingival tissue, and results in alveolar bone destruction and subsequent tooth loss. This study aimed to confirm the anti-periodontitis effects of MKE. To confirm this, we studied its mechanism of action using qPCR and WB in LPS-treated HGF-1 cells and RANKL-induced osteoclasts. We found that MKE suppressed proinflammatory cytokine protein expression by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB pathway in LPS-PG-induced HGF-1 cells and blocking ECM degradation by regulating the expression of TIMPs and MMPs. We also confirmed that TRAP activity and multinucleated cell formation were reduced in RANKL-stimulated osteoclasts after exposure to MKE. These results were confirmed by inhibiting TRAF6/MAPK expression, which led to the suppression of NFATc1, CTSK, TRAP, and MMP expression at the gene and protein levels. Our results confirmed that MKE is a promising candidate for the management of periodontal disease based on its anti-inflammatory effects and inhibition of ECM degradation and osteoclastogenesis.
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- Hae Jin Lee
- NUON Co., Ltd., Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si 13201, Republic of Korea
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- NUON Co., Ltd., Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si 13201, Republic of Korea
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- NUON Co., Ltd., Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si 13201, Republic of Korea
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- NUON Co., Ltd., Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si 13201, Republic of Korea
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- NUON Co., Ltd., Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si 13201, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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Bhuia MS, Wilairatana P, Chowdhury R, Rakib AI, Kamli H, Shaikh A, Coutinho HDM, Islam MT. Anticancer Potentials of the Lignan Magnolin: A Systematic Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093671. [PMID: 37175081 PMCID: PMC10180476 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Magnolin is a naturally occurring, multi-bioactive lignan molecule with inherent anticancer effects. This study aims to summarize the botanical origins and anticancer properties of magnolin. For this, a recent (as of March 2023) literature review was conducted using various academic search engines, including PubMed, Springer Link, Wiley Online, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. All the currently available information about this phytochemical and its role in various cancer types has been gathered and investigated. Magnolin is a compound found in many different plants. It has been demonstrated to have anticancer activity in numerous experimental models by inhibiting the cell cycle (G1 and G2/M phase); inducing apoptosis; and causing antiinvasion, antimetastasis, and antiproliferative effects via the modulation of several pathways. In conclusion, magnolin showed robust anticancer activity against many cancer cell lines by altering several cancer signaling pathways in various non- and pre-clinical experimental models, making it a promising plant-derived chemotherapeutic option for further clinical research.
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- Md Shimul Bhuia
- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato 63105-000, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, Bangladesh
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Lee HJ, Lee SJ, Lee SK, Choi BK, Lee DR. Magnolia kobus Extract Inhibits Periodontitis-Inducing Mediators in Porphyromonas gingivalis Lipopolysaccharide-Activated RAW 264.7 Cells. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:538-554. [PMID: 36661522 PMCID: PMC9858207 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45010036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Periodontitis, a disease caused by inflammation of oral bacteria, contributes to the loss of alveolar bone and destruction of connective tissues. Porphyromonas gingivalis, a Gram-negative bacterium, is known to possess important pathogenic factors for periodontal disease. In this study, we investigated the anti-periodontitis effects of Magnolia kobus extract (MKE) and magnolin as a component of Magnolia kobus (MK) in murine macrophage RAW 264.7 cells stimulated with Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Effects of MKE and magnolin on the mechanism of RAW 264.7 cellular inflammation were determined by analyzing nitric oxide (NO) production and Western blot protein expression (n = 3). MKE/magnolin inhibited NO production without affecting cell survival. MKE/magnolin treatment inhibited LPS-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines, expression levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs such as MMP-1, 3, 8, 9, and 13), and protein levels of inflammatory mediators (such as TNF-α, IL-1β, and mPGES-1). MKE/magnolin also suppressed NF-κB activation by inhibiting the TLR4 signaling pathway. These findings suggest that MKE has a therapeutic effect on inflammatory periodontal disease caused by oral bacterium P. gingivalis and that magnolin is a major functional component in the anti-inflammatory effect of MKE.
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Zhang Y, Ma R, Wang J. Protective effects of fargesin on cadmium-induced lung injury through regulating aryl hydrocarbon receptor. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23197. [PMID: 35983679 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23197] [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: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Fragesin, a traditional Chinese medicine, has been shown to exert anti-inflammatory effect. The aim of this study was to figure out the possible effectiveness of the fargesin, and to invest the mechanisms by which it works in the cadmium-induced lung injury in mice. Fargesin was given 1 h before cadmium treatment for 7 days. Then, the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were harvested to test inflammatory cells and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Lung histopathological changes, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) activation were measured. Fargesin dose-dependently reduced inflammatory cells and pro-inflammatory cytokines in BALF, improved lung histopathological injury, and inhibited lung wet/dry ratio and MPO activity. Furthermore, fargesin inhibited cadmium-induced NF-κB activation. In addition, fargesin was found to increase AhR expression. In conclusion, fargesin attenuates cadmium-induced lung injury may be via activating AhR, which subsequently suppressing the inflammatory response.
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- Yuting Zhang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese, Jinan, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Pectin polysaccharide from Flos Magnoliae (Xin Yi, Magnolia biondii Pamp. flower buds): Hot-compressed water extraction, purification and partial structural characterization. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Ham JR, Yun KW, Lee MK. Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant in Vitro Activities of Magnoliae Flos Ethanol Extract. Prev Nutr Food Sci 2021; 26:485-491. [PMID: 35047446 PMCID: PMC8747962 DOI: 10.3746/pnf.2021.26.4.485] [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] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This study evaluated Magnoliea Flos ethanol extract (MFE) as a potential natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages and in vitro antioxidant assays. MFE (10, 30, and 50 μg/mL) dose-dependently inhibited LSP-induced nitric oxide production, which is mediated by down-regulating gene and protein expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2. MFE also down-regulated both gene and protein expression of nuclear factor-kappa B and its downstream genes, such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), compared with vehicle-treated cells. As a result, MFE treatment of LPS-stimulated macrophages significantly suppressed release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α and IL-6. The antioxidant in vitro test revealed 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical scavenging activities of MFE (0.25∼5 mg/mL) of 16.62% to 75.17% and 38.54% to 92.91%, respectively. The ferric reducing antioxidant ability of MFE was 0.54 mM to 2.14 mM. Overall, MFE exhibited antioxidant activity and an effective anti-inflammatory response in LPS-stimulated macrophages, which is potentially valuable for application as a natural functional material.
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- Ju Ri Ham
- Mokpo Marine Food-Industry Research Center, Jeonnam 58621, Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicine Resources, Sunchon National University, Jeonnam 57922, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Sunchon National University, Jeonnam 57922, Korea
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Xu K, Gao Y, Yang L, Liu Y, Wang C. Magnolin exhibits anti-inflammatory effects on chondrocytes via the NF-κB pathway for attenuating anterior cruciate ligament transection-induced osteoarthritis. Connect Tissue Res 2021; 62:475-484. [PMID: 32602381 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2020.1778679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether magnolin (MGL) possesses the capability of suppressing inflammatory responses that can in turn alleviate osteoarthritis (OA).Methods: We investigated the effects of MGL on the viability of rat chondrocytes at concentrations of 5 to 100 µM, and selected 10 µM for further study. We elucidated the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways mediating these effects via RNA sequencing, qRT-PCR, immunofluorescent staining, and Western blotting techniques. Following this, we established an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) transection-induced OA rat model, and injected MGL into the knee articular cavities to verify the in vivo anti-inflammatory effects of MGL.Results: We found that MGL could recover the TNF-α-induced upregulation of IL-1β, COX2, ADAMTS-5, and MMP-1/3/13 at the gene/protein level, as well as the downregulation of cartilaginous ECM synthesis. Gene expression profiles of different groups identified 49 common differentially expressed genes (DEGs), which were mainly enriched in the structural constituents of the ribosome, the extracellular space, and inflammatory response. The NF-κB pathway was highly enriched, and the expression levels of DEGs associated with it (Nfkbia, Ptgs2, Rela, Tnfrsf1a, Tradd, Traf2) under TNF-α stimulation were reversed by MGL. Further studies proved that MGL simultaneously suppressed the cell nucleus translocation of p65 and the phosphorylation of IκBα. Moreover, in vivo, MGL suppressed cartilage matrix degradation, inhibited MMP-13 expression, and promoted cartilage matrix construction by upregulating SOX9 synthesis.Conclusion: MGL demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory bioactivity on chondrocytes by suppressing the activation of NF-κB pathway, which in turn exhibited a significant alleviation of OA.
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- Kang Xu
- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" Base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" Base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" Base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Hubei Engineering Technology Research Center of TCM Processing, College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- National Innovation and Attracting Talents "111" Base, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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Tureyen A, Ince S. Magnolin Alleviates Gastric Ulcer Induced by Ethanol/HCl in Mice Model via Oxidative Stress and NF-κB Pathway. INT J PHARMACOL 2021. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2021.380.390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Hong PTL, Kim HJ, Kim WK, Nam JH. Flos magnoliae constituent fargesin has an anti-allergic effect via ORAI1 channel inhibition. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 25:251-258. [PMID: 33859065 PMCID: PMC8050608 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2021.25.3.251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Flos magnoliae (FM), the dry flower buds of Magnolia officinalis or its related species, is a traditional herbal medicine commonly used in Asia for symptomatic relief of and treating allergic rhinitis, headache, and sinusitis. Although several studies have reported the effects of FM on store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) via the ORAI1 channel, which is essential during intracellular calcium signaling cascade generation for T cell activation and mast cell degranulation, the effects of its isolated constituents on SOCE remain unidentified. Therefore, we investigated which of the five major constituents of 30% ethanoic FM (vanillic acid, tiliroside, eudesmin, magnolin, and fargesin) inhibit SOCE and their physiological effects on immune cells. The conventional whole-cell patch clamp results showed that fargesin, magnolin, and eudesmin significantly inhibited SOCE and thus human primary CD4+ T lymphocyte proliferation, as well as allergen-induced histamine release in mast cells. Among them, fargesin demonstrated the most potent inhibitory effects not only on ORAI1 (IC50 = 12.46 ± 1.300 μM) but also on T-cell proliferation (by 87.74% ± 1.835%) and mast cell degranulation (by 20.11% ± 5.366%) at 100 μM. Our findings suggest that fargesin can be a promising candidate for the development of therapeutic drugs to treat allergic diseases.
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- Phan Thi Lam Hong
- Department of Physiology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju 38066, Korea.,Channelopathy Research Center (CRC), Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang 10326, Korea
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- Channelopathy Research Center (CRC), Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang 10326, Korea
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- Channelopathy Research Center (CRC), Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang 10326, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang 10326, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju 38066, Korea.,Channelopathy Research Center (CRC), Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang 10326, Korea
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Woodley SB, Mould RR, Sahuri-Arisoylu M, Kalampouka I, Booker A, Bell JD. Mitochondrial Function as a Potential Tool for Assessing Function, Quality and Adulteration in Medicinal Herbal Teas. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:660938. [PMID: 33981240 PMCID: PMC8107435 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.660938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Quality control has been a significant issue in herbal medicine since herbs became widely used to heal. Modern technologies have improved the methods of evaluating the quality of medicinal herbs but the methods of adulterating them have also grown in sophistication. In this paper we undertook a comprehensive literature search to identify the key analytical techniques used in the quality control of herbal medicine, reviewing their uses and limitations. We also present a new tool, based on mitochondrial profiling, that can be used to measure medicinal herbal quality. Besides being fundamental to the energy metabolism required for most cellular activities, mitochondria play a direct role in cellular signalling, apoptosis, stress responses, inflammation, cancer, ageing, and neurological function, mirroring some of the most common reasons people take herbal medicines. A fingerprint of the specific mitochondrial effects of medicinal herbs can be documented in order to assess their potential efficacy, detect adulterations that modulate these effects and determine the relative potency of batches. Furthermore, through this method it will be possible to assess whole herbs or complex formulas thus avoiding the issues inherent in identifying active ingredients which may be complex or unknown. Thus, while current analytical methods focus on determining the chemical quality of herbal medicines, including adulteration and contamination, mitochondrial functional analysis offers a new way of determining the quality of plant derived products that is more closely linked to the biological activity of a product and its potential clinical effectiveness.
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- Steven B Woodley
- Research Centre for Optimal Health, School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre for Optimal Health, School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre for Optimal Health, School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom.,Health Innovation Ecosystem, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre for Optimal Health, School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre for Optimal Health, School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom.,Research Group 'Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy', UCL School of Pharmacy, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Centre for Optimal Health, School of Life Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
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Fargesin Inhibits EGF-Induced Cell Transformation and Colon Cancer Cell Growth by Suppression of CDK2/Cyclin E Signaling Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22042073. [PMID: 33669811 PMCID: PMC7922630 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22042073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Although the lignan compound fargesin is a major ingredient in Shin-Yi, the roles of fargesin in carcinogenesis and cancer cell growth have not been elucidated. In this study, we observed that fargesin inhibited cell proliferation and transformation by suppression of epidermal growth factor (EGF)-stimulated G1/S-phase cell cycle transition in premalignant JB6 Cl41 and HaCaT cells. Unexpectedly, we found that signaling pathway analyses showed different regulation patterns in which fargesin inhibited phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/AKT signaling without an alteration of or increase in mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) in JB6 Cl41 and HaCaT cells, while both signaling pathways were abrogated by fargesin treatment in colon cancer cells. We further found that fargesin-induced colony growth inhibition of colon cancer cells was mediated by suppression of the cyclin dependent kinase 2 (CDK2)/cyclin E signaling axis by upregulation of p21WAF1/Cip1, resulting in G1-phase cell cycle accumulation in a dose-dependent manner. Simultaneously, the suppression of CDK2/cyclin E and induction of p21WAF1/Cip1 were correlated with Rb phosphorylation and c-Myc suppression. Taken together, we conclude that fargesin-mediated c-Myc suppression inhibits EGF-induced cell transformation and colon cancer cell colony growth by the suppression of retinoblastoma (Rb)-E2F and CDK/cyclin signaling pathways, which are mainly regulated by MAPK and PKB signaling pathways.
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Joo YH, Chung N, Lee YK. Anti-obesity effect of fresh and browned Magnolia denudata flowers in a high fat diet murine model. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.104227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Li J, Wen J, Tang G, Li R, Guo H, Weng W, Wang D, Ji S. Development of a comprehensive quality control method for the quantitative analysis of volatiles and lignans in Magnolia biondii Pamp. by near infrared spectroscopy. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2020; 230:118080. [PMID: 31982656 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.118080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The quality of drug is vital to its curative effect, thus it is important to develop a comprehensive quality control method for commonly used drugs. In this study, we developed a Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry separation method for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatiles, together with a High-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry separation method for lignans in Magnolia biondii Pamp.. 79 volatiles and 11 lignans were identified via comparing their chromatographic behavior and mass spectra data with those in the literature. The methods were then used to determine the contents of volatiles (1, 8-cineole, d-Limonene, α-terpineol, linalool, L-camphor brain and bornyl acetate) and lignans (epieudesmin, magnolin, epi-magnolin A and fargesin) in Magnolia biondii Pamp.. Subsequently, 13 qualitative models including volatiles (1, 8-cineole, d-Limonene, α-terpineol, linalool, L-camphor brain and bornyl acetate), water-soluble extractive, lignans (pinoresinol dimethyl ether, magnolin, epi-magnolin A and fargesin) and moisture were developed by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy based on partial least square regression herein. The reference values were obtained by High-performance liquid chromatography, Gas chromatography and etc., while the predicted values were attained from the NIR spectrum. Compared with the traditional detection methods, NIR technique methodology significantly improved the ability to evaluate the quality of Magnolia biondii Pamp., which had the advantages of convenience, celerity, highly efficiency, low cost, no harm to samples, no reagent consumption, and no pollution to the environment. Moreover, the systematic analysis method combined pharmaceutical analysis with pharmacochemistry was proposed to prepare volatiles, water-soluble extractive and lignans parts from the same sample. This way could extract more index components to be beneficial in the quality control of Magnolia biondii Pamp. roundly.
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- Junni Li
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring Road East, Higher Education Mega Center, 510006 Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring Road East, Higher Education Mega Center, 510006 Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring Road East, Higher Education Mega Center, 510006 Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring Road East, Higher Education Mega Center, 510006 Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring Road East, Higher Education Mega Center, 510006 Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring Road East, Higher Education Mega Center, 510006 Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring Road East, Higher Education Mega Center, 510006 Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, No. 280, Outer Ring Road East, Higher Education Mega Center, 510006 Guangdong, PR China.
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Yoo SM, Lee CJ, Kang HC, Lee HS, Lee JY, Kim KD, Kim DJ, An HJ, Cho YY. Epimagnolin targeting on an active pocket of mammalian target of rapamycin suppressed cell transformation and colony growth of lung cancer cells. Mol Carcinog 2019; 58:1221-1233. [PMID: 30887599 DOI: 10.1002/mc.23005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) has a pivotal role in carcinogenesis and cancer cell proliferation in diverse human cancers. In this study, we observed that epimagnolin, a natural compound abundantly found in Shin-Yi, suppressed cell proliferation by inhibition of epidermal growth factor (EGF)-induced G1/S cell-cycle phase transition in JB6 Cl41 cells. Interestingly, epimagnolin suppressed EGF-induced Akt phosphorylation strongly at Ser473 and weakly at Thr308 without alteration of phosphorylation of MAPK/ERK kinases (MEKs), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERKs), and RSK1, resulting in abrogation of the phosphorylation of GSK3β at Ser9 and p70S6K at Thr389. Moreover, we found that epimagnolin suppressed c-Jun phosphorylation at Ser63/73, resulting in the inhibition of activator protein 1 (AP-1) transactivation activity. Computational docking indicated that epimagnolin targeted an active pocket of the mTOR kinase domain by forming three hydrogen bonds and three hydrophobic interactions. The prediction was confirmed by using in vitro kinase and adenosine triphosphate-bead competition assays. The inhibition of mTOR kinase activity resulted in the suppression of anchorage-independent cell transformation. Importantly, epimagnolin efficiently suppressed cell proliferation and anchorage-independent colony growth of H1650 rather than H460 lung cancer cells with dependency of total and phosphorylated protein levels of mTOR and Akt. Inhibitory signaling of epimagnolin on cell proliferation of lung cancer cells was observed mainly in mTOR-Akt-p70S6K and mTOR-Akt-GSK3β-AP-1, which was similar to that shown in JB6 Cl41 cells. Taken together, our results indicate that epimagnolin potentiates as chemopreventive or therapeutic agents by direct active pocket targeting of mTOR kinase, resulting in sensitizing cancer cells harboring enhanced phosphorylation of the mTORC2-Akt-p70S6k signaling pathway.
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- Sun-Mi Yoo
- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Basic Research Laboratory & BK21 PLUS Team for Creative Leader Program for Pharmacomics-based Future Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Basic Research Laboratory & BK21 PLUS Team for Creative Leader Program for Pharmacomics-based Future Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Basic Research Laboratory & BK21 PLUS Team for Creative Leader Program for Pharmacomics-based Future Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Basic Research Laboratory & BK21 PLUS Team for Creative Leader Program for Pharmacomics-based Future Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Basic Research Laboratory & BK21 PLUS Team for Creative Leader Program for Pharmacomics-based Future Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Plus), PMBBRC, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Basic Research Laboratory & BK21 PLUS Team for Creative Leader Program for Pharmacomics-based Future Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Basic Research Laboratory & BK21 PLUS Team for Creative Leader Program for Pharmacomics-based Future Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Mitani Y, Satake K, Tsukamoto M, Nakamura I, Kadioglu O, Teruya T, Yonezawa T, Cha BY, Efferth T, Woo JT, Nakagawa H. Epimagnolin A, a tetrahydrofurofuranoid lignan from Magnolia fargesii, reverses ABCB1-mediated drug resistance. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 51:112-119. [PMID: 30466608 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2018.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2017] [Revised: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Epimagnolin A is an ingredient of the Chinese crude drug Shin-i, derived from the dried flower buds of Magnolia fargesii and Magnolia flos, which has been traditionally used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion, empyema, and sinusitis. The pharmacokinetic activity of epimagnolin A remains to be evaluated. PURPOSE In this study, we examined the possible interactions of epimagnolin A with human ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter ABCB1, a membrane protein vital in regulating the pharmacokinetics of drugs and xenobiotics. STUDY DESIGN/METHODS The interaction of epimagnolin A with ABCB1 was evaluated in calcein, ATPase, and MTT assays by using Flp-In-293/ABCB1 cells and purified ABCB1 and simulated in molecular docking studies. RESULTS Epimagnolin A inhibited calcein export by Flp-In-293/ABCB1 cells in a concentration-dependent manner in a calcein assay. ATPase assay revealed a concentration-dependent stimulation of the ATPase activity of ABCB1 by epimagnolin A. Epimagnolin A also showed saturation kinetics in the relationship between the compound-stimulated ATPase activity and the compound concentration, suggesting Michaelis-Menten kinetics similar to those of the control drug, verapamil. Km and Vmax values were calculated from Hanes-Woolf plots of (compound concentration) × (compound-stimulated ATPase activity)-1 vs. (compound concentration); the Km of epimagnolin and verapamil was 42.9 ± 7.53 μM and 12.3 ± 4.79 μM, respectively, and the corresponding Vmax values were 156 ± 15.0 μM and 109 ± 3.18 μM. Molecular docking studies on human ABCB1 showed that epimagnolin A docked to the same binding pocket as verapamil, and 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays showed that the sensitivities of Flp-In-293/ABCB1 cells against anti-cancer drugs were enhanced upon exposure to 10 μM epimagnolin A. CONCLUSION These results strongly suggest that epimagnolin A affects the transport activity of ABCB1 as a substrate.
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- Yuji Mitani
- Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Mainz, Staudinger Weg 5, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus, 1 Senbaru, Nishihara-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 903-0129, Japan
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- Research Institute for Biological Functions, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Research Institute for Biological Functions, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Mainz, Staudinger Weg 5, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Research Institute for Biological Functions, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan.
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Kim HJ, Nam YR, Nam JH. Flos Magnoliae Inhibits Chloride Secretion via ANO1 Inhibition in Calu-3 Cells. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2018; 46:1079-1092. [PMID: 29976084 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x18500568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Flos Magnoliae (FM, Chinese name: Xin-yi) is an oriental medicinal herb commonly used for symptomatic relief from allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and headache, including in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine formulations. FM inhibits histamine release from mast cells and cytokine secretion from T cells. However, the mechanism of action of FM on the anoctamin-1 (ANO1) ion channel, which is responsible for nasal hypersecretion in allergic rhinitis, has not been elucidated. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the effect of a 30% ethanolic extract of FM (FMEtOH) and its chemical constituents on ANO1 activity. We used high-performance liquid chromatography analysis to identify five major chemical constituents of FMEtOH: vanillic acid, tiliroside, eudesmin, magnolin, and fargesin. Using a conventional whole-cell patch clamp method, we found that FMEtOH (30, 100, and 300[Formula: see text][Formula: see text]g/mL) and its chemical constituent tiliroside inhibited ANO1 activity in ANO1-overexpressing HEK293T cells. In addition, we found that the treatment of the airway epithelial cell line Calu-3 with interleukin 4 significantly increased Ca[Formula: see text] activated Cl[Formula: see text] current (ICaCC), but not cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)-mediated chloride current (ICFTR). FMEtOH and tiliroside specifically inhibited ICaCC. Thus, in this study, we identified a novel mechanism underlying the alleviation of allergic rhinitis by FMEtOH. Our results indicate that FMEtOH and its chemical constituent tiliroside are promising and potent agents for the prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis.
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- Hyun Jong Kim
- 1 Department of Physiology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju 38066, Republic of Korea.,2 Channelopathy Research Center (CRC), Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do 10326, Republic of Korea
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- 1 Department of Physiology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju 38066, Republic of Korea.,2 Channelopathy Research Center (CRC), Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do 10326, Republic of Korea
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- 1 Department of Physiology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju 38066, Republic of Korea.,2 Channelopathy Research Center (CRC), Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do 10326, Republic of Korea
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Neuroprotective effects of Magnoliae Flos extract in mouse hippocampal neuronal cells. Sci Rep 2018; 8:9693. [PMID: 29946137 PMCID: PMC6018738 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-28055-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2016] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Magnoliae Flos (MF) is a traditional medicinal herb used for managing rhinitis, sinusitis and headache. The purpose of the present study was to determine the neuroprotective effect of MF against glutamate-induced oxidative stress and to assess the underlying mechanism. Glutamate is a major endogenous excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain and contributes to the development of neurodegenerative diseases by excessive activation. MF extract was subjected to a neuroprotective effect assay in HT22 mouse hippocampal cells. The mechanism underlying the neuroprotective effect of MF extract was evaluated by assaying reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, intracellular Ca2+ levels, mitochondrial membrane potential, glutathione level and antioxidant enzyme activity in HT22 cells. MF extract significantly decreased glutamate-induced death of HT22 cells (80.83 ± 7.34% relative neuroprotection). MF extract reduced the intracellular ROS and Ca2+ levels and increased the glutathione level and glutathione reductase and glutathione peroxide activities. Moreover, MF extract attenuated the mitochondrial membrane potential in HT22 cells. These results suggested that MF extract exerts a neuroprotective effect against oxidative stress HT22 cells, which was mediated by its antioxidant activity.
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Hu M, Bai M, Ye W, Wang Y, Wu H. Variations in Volatile Oil Yield and Composition of "Xin-yi" (Magnolia biondii Pamp. Flower Buds) at Different Growth Stages. J Oleo Sci 2018; 67:779-787. [PMID: 29760330 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess17229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Dried flower buds of Magnolia biondii Pamp. are the main ingredient in "Xin-yi" in China, and the volatile oils of M. biondii flower buds are the principal medicinal component. Gas chromatographymass spectrometry (GC-MS) and microscopic techniques were employed to detect the volatile yields of M. biondii flowers at various growth stages. The volatile oil yields of M. biondii flowers differed significantly at different growth stages and were closely related to flower dry weight, oil cell density and degree of oil accumulation. In February 2016, flower buds had the highest dry weight, the maximum percentage of oil cells at the oil saturation stage and the highest density of oil cells, which coincided with the highest oil yield. In March 2016, flower buds had a lower dry weight, a higher percentage of oil cells at the oil-degrading stage and the lowest oil cell density, resulting in decreased oil yields. The total amounts of the major medicinal components in the M. biondii flower also showed regular changes at different growth stages. In January and February of 2016, M. biondii flowers had a higher dry weight, volatile oil yield and total content of medicinal ingredients, which was the best time for harvesting high-quality medicinal components. Our study reveals that volatile oil content and chemical composition are closely related to the growth stage of M. biondii flower buds. The results provide a scientific morphology and composition index for evaluating the medicinal value and harvesting of high-quality M. biondii medicinal herbs.
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- Mingli Hu
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University
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- Shaanxi Province Xi'an Botanical Garden
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University.,Guangdong Technology Research Center for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Natural Medicine, South China Agricultural University.,Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, College of Forestry, South China Agricultural University
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A modification on the vector cosine algorithm of Similarity Analysis for improved discriminative capacity and its application to the quality control of Magnoliae Flos. J Chromatogr A 2017; 1518:34-45. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2017.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Revised: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Nguyen TTM, Nguyen TT, Lee HS, Lee B, Min BS, Kim JA. Anti-allergic and Cytotoxic Effects of Sesquiterpenoids and Phenylpropanoids Isolated from Magnolia biondii. Nat Prod Commun 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1701201005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Ten sesquiterpenoids (1-10) and six phenylpropanoid derivatives (11-16) were isolated from the flower buds of Magnolia biondii Pamp. Their structures were determined by 1D- and 2D-NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and optical rotation. To evaluate their anti-allergic properties, the inhibitory effect of each isolate (1-16) on interleukin-2 (IL-2) gene expression was examined in Jurkat T cells. Among the isolated compounds, three sesquiterpenoids (2, 5, and 7) and two monoterpenoids (12 and 13) strongly inhibited IL-2 production in Jurkat T cells. Four compounds, (-)-parthenolide (2), eudesm-4(15)-eno-1β,6α-diol (5), biondinin D (12), and tiliroside (16), showed cytotoxicity against Jurkat T cells. In addition, (-)-parthenolide (2) exhibited cytotoxicity against the human cervical cancer HeLa cell line, the human breast cancer MCF-7, and human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cell lines.
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- Thi Tuyet Mai Nguyen
- College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Drug Research and Development Center, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongbuk 38430, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Drug Research and Development Center, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongbuk 38430, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Drug Research and Development Center, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongbuk 38430, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Kim HI, Hong SH, Ku JM, Kang S, Kim TY, Shin YC, Ko SG. Tonggyu-tang, a traditional Korean medicine, suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokine production through inhibition of MAPK and NF-κB activation in human mast cells and keratinocytes. Altern Ther Health Med 2017; 17:186. [PMID: 28359265 PMCID: PMC5374729 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1704-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Background Allergic diseases including allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis are increasing worldwide. Common medications used to treat these inflammatory disorders are anti-histamines and corticosteroids, but they have their own limitations such as short duration and severe side effects. Thus, interest in complementary and alternative medicine is continually growing. Here, we investigate the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Tonggyu-tang (TGT), a traditional Korean medicine that has been used to treat patients with allergic nasal disorders. Methods We measured mRNA expressions and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-4, IL-6, IL-8 and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) by RT-PCR and ELISA assays in HMC-1 (human mast cell line-1) and HaCaT cells, immortalized human keratinocytes. Moreover, we evaluated the effect of TGT on two major inflammation-related pathways, mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) and NF-κB signaling pathway in these two cells. Results Our results revealed that that TGT significantly reduced the expression and production of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α in the agonist-treated HMC-1 and HaCaT cells. We also found that TGT suppressed MAPK signaling pathway including extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38), and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) as well as NF-κB pathway, which are known to regulate inflammatory cytokine expression. Conclusion Taken together, our results demonstrate that TGT inhibits expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines by suppressing MAPK and NF-kB pathway in both mast cells and keratinocytes, suggesting the potential use of TGT in treating allergic inflammatory diseases. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12906-017-1704-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Rodriguez Villanueva J, Martín Esteban J, Rodríguez Villanueva L. Solving the puzzle: What is behind our forefathers' anti-inflammatory remedies? JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE RESEARCH 2017; 6:128-143. [PMID: 28163971 PMCID: PMC5289082 DOI: 10.5455/jice.20161204021732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Inflammation is a ubiquitous host response in charge of restoring normal tissue structure and function but is a double-edged sword, as the uncontrolled or excessive process can lead to the injury of host cells, chronic inflammation, chronic diseases, and also neoplastic transformation. Throughout history, a wide range of species has been claimed to have anti-inflammatory effects worldwide. Among them, Angelica sinensis, Tropaeolum majus, Castilleja tenuiflora, Biophytum umbraculum, to name just a few, have attracted the scientific and general public attention in the last years. Efforts have been made to assess their relevance through a scientific method. However, inflammation is a complex interdependent process, and phytomedicines are complex mixtures of compounds with multiple mechanisms of biological actions, which restricts systematic explanation. For this purpose, the omics techniques could prove extremely useful. They provide tools for interpreting and integrating results from both the classical medical tradition and modern science. As a result, the concept of network pharmacology applied to phytomedicines emerged. All of this is a step toward personalized therapy.
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- Javier Rodriguez Villanueva
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alcalá, Ctra. de Madrid-Barcelona (Autovía A2) Km. 33,600 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alcalá, Ctra. de Madrid-Barcelona (Autovía A2) Km. 33,600 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alcalá, Ctra. de Madrid-Barcelona (Autovía A2) Km. 33,600 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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Feng WS, He YH, Zheng XK, Wang JC, Cao YG, Zhang YL, Song K. Four New Monoterpenoid Glycosides from the Flower Buds of Magnolia biondii. Molecules 2016; 21:E728. [PMID: 27271584 PMCID: PMC6274139 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21060728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Four new monoterpenoid glycosides 1-4, named magnoliaterpenoid A-D, were isolated from a 50% aqueous acetone extract of flower buds of Magnolia biondii, along with one known compound, (1'R,3'S,5'R,8'S,2Z,4E)-dihydrophaseic acid 3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (5). Their structures and relative configuration were identified by extensive spectroscopic analysis (IR, UV, MS, 1D and 2D NMR). The aglycones of these four new compounds possess seven-membered rings systems, which are very rare. A plausible biosynthetic route for the four new compounds was proposed via the biogenetic isoprene rule. Compounds 1, 2, 3, and 4 showed no antimicrobial activity at the concentration range of 1.95-250 µg/mL.
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- Wei-Sheng Feng
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and Treatment & Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and Treatment & Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and Treatment & Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and Treatment & Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and Treatment & Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and Treatment & Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and Treatment & Chinese Medicine Development of Henan Province, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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Sha S, Xu D, Wang Y, Zhao W, Li X. Antihypertensive effects of fargesin in vitro and in vivo via attenuating oxidative stress and promoting nitric oxide release. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2016; 94:900-6. [PMID: 27409158 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2015-0615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Fargesin, a bioactive neolignan isolated from magnolia plants, is widely used in the treatment of managing rhinitis, inflammation, histamine, sinusitis, and headache. To provide more biological information about fargesin, we investigated the effects of fargesin on rat aortic rings and 2-kidney, 1-clip (2K1C) hypertensive rats. In vitro, fargesin caused concentration-dependent vasorelaxation in rat isolated aortic rings induced by KCl and norepinephrine. The effect was weakened by endothelium denudation and nitric oxide (NO) synthesis inhibition. In vivo, the evolution of systolic blood pressure (SBP) was followed by weekly measurements. Angiotensin II (Ang II) and endothelin (ET) levels, NO and nitric oxide synthase (NOS), and plasma and liver oxidative stress markers were determined at the end of the experimental period. After 5 weeks of fargesin treatment, we found that fargesin treatment reduced SBP, cardiac hypertrophy, and Ang II and ET levels of hypertensive rats. Increased NOS activity and NO level were observed in fargesin-treated rats. Normalisation of plasma MDA concentrations and improvement of the antioxidant defence system in plasma and liver accompanied the antihypertensive effect of fargesin. Taken together, these results provided substantial evidences that fargesin has antihypertensive effect in 2K1C hypertensive rats via inhibiting oxidative stress and promoting NO release.
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- Sha Sha
- College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China.,College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China.,College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China.,College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China.,College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China.,College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, People's Republic of China
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Lee CJ, Jang JH, Lee JY, Lee MH, Li Y, Ryu HW, Choi KI, Dong Z, Lee HS, Oh SR, Surh YJ, Cho YY. Aschantin targeting on the kinase domain of mammalian target of rapamycin suppresses epidermal growth factor-induced neoplastic cell transformation. Carcinogenesis 2015; 36:1223-34. [PMID: 26243309 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgv113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), a serine/threonine protein kinase, forms two different complexes, complex 1 and 2, and plays a key role in the regulation of Akt signaling-mediated cell proliferation and transformation. This study reveals aschantin, a natural compound abundantly found in Magnolia flos, as a novel mTOR kinase inhibitor. Aschantin directly targeted the active pocket of mTOR kinase domain by competing with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), but not PI3K and PDK1. Aschantin inhibited epidermal growth factor (EGF)-induced full activation of Akt by phosphorylation at Ser473/Thr308, resulting in inhibition of the mTORC2/Akt and Akt/mTORC1/p70S6K signaling pathways and activation of GSK3β by abrogation of Akt-mediated GSK3β phosphorylation at Ser9. The activated GSK3β inhibited cell proliferation by c-Jun phosphorylation at Ser243, which facilitated destabilization and degradation of c-Jun through the ubiquitination-mediated proteasomal degradation pathway. Notably, aschantin treatment decreased c-Jun stability through inhibition of the mTORC2-Akt signaling pathway, which suppressed EGF-induced anchorage-independent cell transformation in non-malignant JB6 Cl41 and HaCaT cells and colony growth of LNCaP and MIAPaCa-2 cancer cells in soft agar. Altogether, the results show that aschantin targets mTOR kinase and destabilizes c-Jun, which implicate aschantin as a potential chemopreventive or therapeutic agent.
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- Cheol-Jung Lee
- College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, 43, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 420-743, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, 43, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 420-743, Republic of Korea, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, 1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, 43, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 420-743, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, 43, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 420-743, Republic of Korea
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- The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, 801, 16th AVE, NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA and
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, 30 Yeongudanji-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gun, ChungBuk 363-883, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, 43, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 420-743, Republic of Korea
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- The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, 801, 16th AVE, NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA and
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- College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, 43, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 420-743, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, 30 Yeongudanji-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gun, ChungBuk 363-883, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, 1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea,
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- College of Pharmacy, The Catholic University of Korea, 43, Jibong-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 420-743, Republic of Korea,
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Minami M, Konishi T, Jiang Z, Arai T, Makino T. Effect of Shin'iseihaito on murine allergic reaction induced by nasal sensitization. J Tradit Complement Med 2015; 6:252-6. [PMID: 27419089 PMCID: PMC4936765 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2015.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2015] [Revised: 05/09/2015] [Accepted: 06/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Shin'iseihaito (Magnolia Flower Lung-Clearing Decoction; 辛夷清肺湯 xīn yí qīng fèi tāng), a formula of traditional Japanese kampo medicine (日本漢醫 rì běn hàn yī) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM; 中醫 zhōng yī), has been used for the treatment of chronic sinusitis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-allergic effect of shin'iseihaito on murine allergic reaction induced by nasal sensitization using ovalbumin (OVA) as an antigen. Extract of shin'iseihaito (SSHT) could reduce the eosinophil, serum IgE and interleukin (IL)-4 levels, while increased the interferon (IFN)-γ levels in allergic mouse. Furthermore, allergic-murine serum treated with SSHT could not activate passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction in murine model. Thus, our study showed that SSHT may possess anti-allergic activity. We suggested that SSHT may contribute to inhibit the exacerbation of allergic reaction induced by nasal sensitization.
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- Masaaki Minami
- Department of Bacteriology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-Dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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- R&D Center, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 4-10 Doshomachi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
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- R&D Center, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 4-10 Doshomachi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-Dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Yen HR, Liang KL, Huang TP, Fan JY, Chang TT, Sun MF. Characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine use for children with allergic rhinitis: a nationwide population-based study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 79:591-7. [PMID: 25704847 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Revised: 02/01/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common allergic disorder in children, some of whom seek complementary treatments, including acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Little, however, is known about the treatment of pediatric AR with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). To characterize TCM use in pediatric AR, we conducted a nationwide population-based study. METHODS We screened one million randomly sampled beneficiaries of the National Health Insurance Program in Taiwan from 2002 to 2010 to identify children <18 years of age with newly diagnosed allergic rhinitis (ICD-9 code 477.9). The subjects were categorized according to their use of TCM. RESULTS We identified 97,401 children newly diagnosed with AR for inclusion in the study. Among these children, 63.11% (N=61,472) had used TCM. There were significantly more TCM users than non-users among school-age children and adolescents (P<0.001). Most (99.1%) pediatric TCM users received Chinese herbal remedies (99.1%); only 0.9% received acupuncture or manipulative therapies. Xin-Yi-Qing-Fei-Tang (Magnolia Flower Lung-Clearing Decoction) was the most frequently prescribed TCM formulation (23.44%), and the most commonly prescribed single herb was Chan-Tui (Periostracum cicadae; 13.78%). Regarding syndrome differentiation (ZHENG) according to TCM theory, prescriptions for the Cold Syndrome exceeded those for the Hot Syndrome throughout the year in Taiwan. CONCLUSIONS We found that approximately two-thirds of pediatric AR patients were prescribed TCM treatments in Taiwan. Further research is warranted to examine the efficacy and safety of TCM for pediatric AR patients.
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- Hung-Rong Yen
- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yude Rd, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan; Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yude Rd, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan; Research Center for Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, 1650 Taiwan Boulevard Sect. 4, Taichung 407, Taiwan; Department of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Medical University, 155, Sec. 2, Linong Street, Taipei 112, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan.
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yude Rd, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yude Rd, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan; Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yude Rd, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yude Rd, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan; School of Post-baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yude Rd, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan; Research Center for Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, North District, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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Yen HR, Sun MF, Lin CL, Sung FC, Wang CC, Liang KL. Adjunctive traditional Chinese medicine therapy for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis: a population-based study. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2014; 5:240-6. [PMID: 25511322 DOI: 10.1002/alr.21446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2014] [Revised: 09/24/2014] [Accepted: 10/13/2014] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Hung-Rong Yen
- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital; Taichung Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine; China Medical University Hospital; Taichung Taiwan
- Research Center for Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture; China Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine; China Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine; China Medical University Hospital; Taichung Taiwan
- Research Center for Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture; China Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine; China Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
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- Health Data Management Office; China Medical University Hospital; Taichung Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Science; China Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology; Taichung Veterans General Hospital; Taichung Taiwan
- Department of Medicine; National Yang-Ming Medical University; Taipei Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology; Taichung Veterans General Hospital; Taichung Taiwan
- Department of Medicine; National Yang-Ming Medical University; Taipei Taiwan
- School of Medicine; Chung Shan Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
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Yu JS, Ho CH, Hsu YC, Wang JJ, Hsieh CL. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments for upper respiratory tract infections/common colds in Taiwan. Eur J Integr Med 2014; 6:538-544. [PMID: 32288884 PMCID: PMC7102745 DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2014.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2014] [Revised: 06/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat upper respiratory tract infections/common colds (URTIs) in Asian countries for over 2000 years. However, Chinese medicine doctors (CMDs) follow the traditional treatment rules to select or administer these diverse Chinese medicine formulae. The main purpose of our study was to explore data on the frequency of medication and medication habits by CMDs for the treatment of URTIs with Chinese herbs and Chinese medicine formulae. METHODS The TCM treatments for patients consulting with an URTIs were analyzed from the National Health Insurance Research Database using the appropriate codes from the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnoses for Taiwan in 2009. A data mining and association rules, were used to analyze co-prescriptions of TCM for patients with URTIs. RESULTS For 472,005 patients who sought the treatment of URTIs, a total of 46,805 patients with URTIs received TCM treatments, of these 29,052 patients sought both TCM and Western medication treatments. Of the URTIs patients who had received a TCM treatment, 79% presented with an acute common cold, 9% had influenza, and 9% had acute upper respiratory infections. Furthermore, 53.89% of the sample were aged between 20 and 49 years, and 62.84% were women, 3.56% of the patients used Yin-Qiao-San and 2.76% used Jie-Geng. Yin-Qiao-San and Ma-Xing-Gan-Shi-Tang were the most commonly combinations of prescriptions for patients with URTIs. CONCLUSIONS The patients experiencing URTIs were more likely to request TCM treatment if their symptoms were mild and they were women. The Chinese medicine doctors treating URTIs generally followed TCM theory. A coding system for TCM diagnostic classifications could improve evaluations of TCM treatments.
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- Jung-Sheng Yu
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan
- Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, Tainan 71710, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, Tainan 71710, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Research Center for Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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Chen HY, Wang MF, Lin JY, Tsai YC, Cheng FC. Inhalation of Shin-I essential oil enhances lactate clearance in treadmill exercise. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2014; 4:158-63. [PMID: 25182288 DOI: 10.1016/s2221-1691(14)60225-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2014] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of Shin-I essential oil inhalation on blood lactate changes in rats subjected to treadmill exercise. METHODS : Adult male Sprague Dawley rats (n=12) were randomly divided into the control or the Shin-I group. Rats were subjected to a treadmill exercise program (15 m/min for 30 min). After exercise, rats were exposed to 200 µL of water or Shin-I essential oil, respectively, using a nebulizer for 180 min during the recovery period. Blood samples were collected every 15 min. Blood glucose and lactate concentrations were determined in a CMA 600 analyzer. RESULTS : The basal glucose and lactate levels were no significantly different between two groups. After exercise, glucose levels were slightly increased to about 110%-120% of the basal level in both groups. Lactate levels of both groups reached to 110%-140% of basal levels during exercise. In the recovery period, lactate levels further increased to 180% of the basal level and were maintained at a plateau in the control group. However, lactate levels gradually decreased to 60%-65% of the basal level in the Shin-I group. Lactate clearance was significantly enhanced after Shin-I essential oil inhalation. CONCLUSIONS : Our results provide evidence that Shin-I essential oil inhalation may accelerate recovery after exercise in rats.
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- Hsuan-Ying Chen
- Stem Cell Center, Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, 1650, Sect. 4, Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung, 40705, Taiwan ; Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, 200, Sec. 7, Taiwan Boulevard, Shalu Dist., Taichung, 43301, Taiwan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, 200, Sec. 7, Taiwan Boulevard, Shalu Dist., Taichung, 43301, Taiwan
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- Yangsen Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 3F, 5, Sec.1, Bei-tou.Rd., Bei-tou, Taipei, 11245, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Yang-Ming University, 155, Sec.2, Li-nong Street, Taipei, 11221, Taiwan
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- Stem Cell Center, Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, 1650, Sect. 4, Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung, 40705, Taiwan
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Complementary therapies in allergic rhinitis. ISRN ALLERGY 2013; 2013:938751. [PMID: 24324897 PMCID: PMC3845706 DOI: 10.1155/2013/938751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2013] [Accepted: 09/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective. To determine the prevalence of herbal treatment of allergic rhinitis. Methods. In this prospective study, patients who were diagnosed with perennial allergic rhinitis were questioned about their use of natural products/herbal therapies for their symptoms. Results. In total, 230 patients were enrolled. Overall, 37.3% of the patients stated that they had used natural products/herbal therapies at least once. Women were more likely than men to use herbal supplements (38.3% versus 32.4%). Ten different types of herbal supplements were identified, with stinging nettle (Urtica dioicath), black elderberry (Sambucus nigra), and Spirulina being the most common (12.6%, 6.1%, and 5.7%, resp.). Conclusion. This study found a high prevalence of herbal treatment usage for the relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms in Turkey. The herbal products identified in this study and in the literature are discussed.
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Jin M, Kim SR, Yoon SJ, Jeong HH, Kim DK, Cho E, Yang M, Pyo MY. Suppressive effects of fructus of Magnolia denudata on IL-4 and IL-13 expression in T cells. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2013; 49:805-14. [PMID: 23949779 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-013-9670-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2013] [Accepted: 07/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Magnolia species have been used for the treatment of allergic diseases in Asia as folk medicine; however, the cellular and molecular mechanisms of its anti-allergic effects have rarely been investigated. In this study, we demonstrated that a methanolic extract of the fructus of Magnolia denudata has suppressive effects on Th2 cytokine production such as IL-4 and IL-13, but not IFN-γ and IL-17, produced by both phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate/ionomycin (PI)- and CD3/CD28-stimulated EL-4 T cells. Moreover, the mRNA expression of Th2 cytokines was significantly inhibited, and luciferase activity in cells transiently transfected with IL-4 or IL-13 promoter reporter plasmids was suppressed by M. denudata, indicating that M. denudata may regulate these expression at the transcriptional level. Western blot analysis for transcription factors involved in the cytokine gene expression indicated that the activation of c-Jun was significantly downregulated in the nucleus of cells, while the activations of nuclear factor of activated T cells, nuclear factor kappa B and c-Fos, were not affected. Furthermore, the mRNA expression and nuclear translocation of GATA-binding protein 3, a key transcriptional factor for Th2 commitment and Th2 cytokine expression, but not T-bet and RORγt, were dramatically downregulated by M. denudata. Treatment with M. denudata suppressed the phosphorylation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase; however, the PI-induced phosphorylation of extracellular signal-related kinase and c-Jun N-terminal kinase was unaffected. Taken together, our study indicated that M. denudata inhibited IL-4 and IL-13 expression, possibly through regulation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphorylation and selective transcription factors, such as GATA-3 and c-Jun, in EL-4 T cells.
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- Mirim Jin
- College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, 300-716, Republic of Korea
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Extract of Magnoliae Flos inhibits ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis by blocking osteoclastogenesis and reducing osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Fitoterapia 2012; 83:1523-31. [PMID: 22981503 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2012.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2012] [Revised: 08/28/2012] [Accepted: 08/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Bone homeostasis is maintained by a balance between bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation by osteoblasts. Osteoporosis occurs when osteoclast activity surpasses osteoblast activity. Pro-inflammatory cytokines stimulate osteoclast differentiation and activity by increasing production of macrophage-colony stimulating factor and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL). In this study, we investigated whether Magnoliae Flos (MF), one of the most commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs for managing rhinitis, sinusitis and headache, could effectively inhibit osteoporosis. In ovariectomized (OVX) mice compared to sham mice, the body weight increased and serum levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), tartrate resistant acid phosphatase 5b, calcium, and osteocalcin were significantly elevated. However, orally administrated MF extract substantially inhibited the increased body weight and serum levels of bone turnover markers, without any evidence of tissue toxicity. MF extract treatment significantly reversed the morphometric parameters of ovariectomy-induced bone loss, including trabecular bone volume, thickness, number, separation, and bone density, to almost the same levels of the sham mice. Furthermore, MF extract reduced the RANKL-mediated osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption by inhibiting the activities of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and cathepsin K in mouse bone marrow macrophages. MF extract appeared to increase ALP activity in murine osteoblastic cells. Taken together, MF extract may be a beneficial supplement for the blockade of osteoporosis progression, particularly for the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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Jo YH, Seo GU, Yuk HG, Lee SC. Antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory activities of methanol extracts from Magnolia denudata and Magnolia denudata var. purpurascens flowers. Food Res Int 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2011.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wu YH, Wei YC, Tai YS, Chen KJ, Li HY. Clinical Outcomes of Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound Formula in Treating Sleep-Disordered Breathing Patients. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2012; 40:11-24. [DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x12500024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) is a prevalent affliction, which can range from simple snoring to severely obstructive sleep apnea. Compared to current treatment options of SDB, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) provides a noninvasive way to relieve SDB-related symptoms and deaths. The purpose of this retrospective study was to observe the progression of adult SDB patients who had taken compound formula SZ + NUH (concentrated herbal granules) for four weeks. Depending on subjects’ individual needs, minor additions of formulas or single herbs were allowed. We found a significant amount of relief from snoring among the 118 enrolled subjects, according to before-after scores observed through the Snore Outcome Survey (SOS). Furthermore, as projected from the moderate linear correlation in before-after scores, we inferred that those cases with more severe snoring at baseline had greater improvement after treatment. Excessive daytime sleepiness was also significantly improved according to the results of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Assessment, using the SF-36 (Taiwanese version) revealed possible benefits of SZ + NUH in improving multiple facets of subjects’ quality of life. During treatment, no significant side effects occurred. In conclusion, the TCM compound formula based on SZ + NUH could be a safe and effective option for SDB treatment.
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- Yi-Hong Wu
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taoyuan 33378, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Keelung 20401, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taoyuan 33378, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taoyuan 33378, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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Antiprotozoal and Antimycobacterial Activities of Pure Compounds from Aristolochia elegans Rhizomes. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2012; 2012:593403. [PMID: 22454670 PMCID: PMC3292206 DOI: 10.1155/2012/593403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2011] [Revised: 11/24/2011] [Accepted: 11/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We analyzed the antimycobacterial activity of the hexane extract of rhizomes from Aristolochia elegans. Some compounds of this extract were purified and tested against a group of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains. We also evaluated their antiprotozoal activities. The hexane extract was active against M. tuberculosis H37Rv at a MIC = 100 μg mL(-1); the pure compounds eupomatenoid-1, fargesin, and (8R,8'R,9R)-cubebin were active against M. tuberculosis H37Rv (MIC = 50 μg mL(-1)), while fargesin presented activity against three monoresistant strains of M. tuberculosis H37Rv and a MDR clinical isolate of M. tuberculosis (MIC < 50 μg mL(-1)). Both the extract and eupomatenoid-1 were very active against E. histolytica and G. lamblia (IC(50) < 0.624 μg mL(-1)); in contrast, fargesin and (8R,8'R,9R)-cubebin were moderately active (IC(50) < 275 μg mL(-1)). In this context, two compounds responsible for the antimycobacterial presented by A. elegans are fargesin and cubebin, although others may exert this activity also. In addition to the antimycobacterial activity, the hexane extract has important activity against E. histolytica and G. lamblia, and eupomatenoid-1 is one of the compounds responsible for the antiparasite activity.
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de Oliveira DMC, Luchini AC, Seito LN, Gomes JC, Crespo-López ME, Di Stasi LC. Cordia verbenacea and secretion of mast cells in different animal species. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2011; 135:463-468. [PMID: 21453767 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2011.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2010] [Revised: 03/16/2011] [Accepted: 03/21/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY RELEVANCE Different plant species from Cordia genera are used in folk medicine as anti-inflammatory medication throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In Brazil, Cordia verbenacea is a medicinal plant known as "erva-baleeira". The alcoholic extracts, decoctions and infusions with leaves of C. verbenacea are used in Brazilian traditional medicine for treatment of cough, pneumonia, parasitic diseases and, especially, the inflammatory processes. Anti-inflammatory activity was already demonstrated; however, molecular mechanisms of action are not completely understood. Considering the importance of histamine in early events of inflammation and in allergic diseases, we evaluated the effect of ethanol extract of leaves of C. verbenacea on histamine release (in vitro and in vivo studies) from different types of mast cells induced by chemical agents using several species of rodents. MATERIALS AND METHODS The extraction and quantification of histamine were performed by using an automatic fluorometric continuous flow system. RESULTS The extract of C. verbenacea (30 μg/ml) reduced the in vitro secretion of histamine from rat mast cells induced by ionophore A23187, concanavalin A and compound 48/80, respectively, to 22.1 ± 2.2%, 24.3 ± 2.5% and 21.4 ± 2.1%. At the same concentration, the extract also inhibited the secretion of histamine from mast cells of guinea pig induced by ionophore A23187 to 33.3 ± 2.2%, and mast cells of hamster induced by ionophore A23187 and concanavalin A to 15.8 ± 2.5% and 10.8 ± 2.6%, respectively. The oral treatment with the extract (300 mg/kg) also inhibited the secretion of histamine induced by A23187 about to 36.3 ± 3.2% in rats. CONCLUSIONS C. verbenacea inhibits the in vitro secretion of histamine from mast cells of different animal species, as well as the secretion of mast cells from animals treated with the extract, which gives not only the proven anti-inflammatory effect of the plant, but also anti-allergic effect, opening new possibilities for future anti-allergic herbal medicine.
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- Déborah Mara Costa de Oliveira
- Laboratório de Secreção de Mastócitos, Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Kim DK, Liu KH, Jeong JH, Ji HY, Oh SR, Lee HK, Lee HS. In vitrometabolism of magnolin and characterization of cytochrome P450 enzymes responsible for its metabolism in human liver microsomes. Xenobiotica 2011; 41:358-71. [DOI: 10.3109/00498254.2010.549968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Jeong JH, Kim DK, Ji HY, Oh SR, Lee HK, Lee HS. Liquid chromatography-atmospheric pressure chemical ionization tandem mass spectrometry for the simultaneous determination of dimethoxyaschantin, dimethylliroresinol, dimethylpinoresinol, epimagnolin A, fargesin and magnolin in rat plasma. Biomed Chromatogr 2010; 25:879-89. [PMID: 21058411 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.1538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2010] [Revised: 09/04/2010] [Accepted: 09/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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A rapid, selective, and sensitive liquid chromatography-atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) tandem mass spectrometry method was developed for the simultaneous determination of dimethoxyaschantin, dimethylliroresinol, dimethylpinoresinol, epimagnolin A, fargesin and magnolin, the pharmacologically active ingredients of Magnolia fargesii in rat plasma. These tetrahydrofurofuranoid lignans were extracted from rat plasma using tert-butyl methyl ether at pH 7.4. The analytes were separated on a Pinnacle DB biphenyl column with 65% methanol in 10 mm ammonium formate (pH 3.0) and detected by APCI tandem mass spectrometry in the selective reaction monitoring mode. The calibration curves were linear (r(2) ≥ 0.996) over the concentration range of 20.0-1000 ng/mL for six tetrahydrofurofuranoid lignans. The lower limit of quantification for these lignans was 20.0 ng/mL with 50 µL of plasma sample. The intra- and inter-assay coefficient of variation and relative error for the six tetrahydrofurofuranoid lignans at four quality control concentrations were 0.2-9.9% and -8.5-8.2%, respectively. There was no matrix effect for the six tetrahydrofurofuranoid lignans and tolterodine (internal standard). The pharmacokinetics of dimethylliroresinol, dimethylpinoresinol, epimagnolin A, fargesin and magnolin were evaluated after oral administration of a purified extract isolated from dried flower buds of Magnolia fargesii at doses of 5.5, 11.0 and 22.0 mg/kg in male rats.
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- Ji Hyun Jeong
- National Research Laboratory for Drug Metabolism and Bioanalysis, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksan 570-749, Korea
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Pharmacokinetics of magnolin in rats. Arch Pharm Res 2010; 33:933-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-010-0617-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2010] [Revised: 03/22/2010] [Accepted: 03/22/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lim H, Son KH, Bae KH, Hung TM, Kim YS, Kim HP. 5-Lipoxygenase-inhibitory constituents from Schizandra fructus and Magnolia flos. Phytother Res 2009; 23:1489-92. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.2783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Qu L, Qi Y, Fan G, Wu Y. Determination of the Volatile Oil of Magnolia biondii Pamp by GC–MS Combined with Chemometric Techniques. Chromatographia 2009. [DOI: 10.1365/s10337-009-1211-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Pattern Recognition of the Herbal Drug, Magnoliae Flos According to their Essential Oil Components. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2009. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2009.30.5.1121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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