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Dong B, Peng Y, Wang M, Peng C, Li X. Multi-omics integrated analyses indicated that non-polysaccharides of Sijunzi decoction ameliorated spleen deficiency syndrome via regulating microbiota-gut-metabolites axis and exerted synergistic compatibility. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 331:118276. [PMID: 38697408 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE As a classical traditional Chinese medicine formula to invigorating spleen and replenishing qi, Sijunzi decoction (SJZD) is composed of four herbs, which is applied to cure spleen deficiency syndrome (SDS) clinically. The non-polysaccharides (NPSs) of SJZD (SJZD_NPS) are important pharmacodynamic material basis. However, the amelioration mechanism of SJZD_NPS on SDS has not been fully elaborated. Additionally, the contribution of herbs compatibility to efficacy of this formula remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim was to explore the underlying mechanisms of SJZD_NPS on improving SDS, and uncover the scientific connotation in SJZD compatibility. MATERIALS AND METHODS A strategy integrating incomplete formulae (called "Chai-fang" in Chinese) comparison, pharmacodynamics, gut microbiome, and metabolome was employed to reveal the role of each herb to SJZD compatibility against SDS. Additionally, the underlying mechanism harbored by SJZD_NPS was further explored through targeted metabolomics, network pharmacology, molecular docking, pseudo-sterile model, and metagenomics. RESULTS SJZD_NPS significantly alleviated diarrhea, disordered secretion of gastrointestinal hormones and neurotransmitters, damage of ileal morphology and intestinal barrier in SDS rats, which was superior to the NPSs of Chai-fang. 16S rRNA gene sequencing and metabolomics analyses revealed that SJZD_NPS effectively restored the disturbed gut microbiota community and abnormal metabolism caused by SDS, showing the most evident recovery. Moreover, SJZD_NPS recalled the levels of partial amino acids, short chain fatty acids and bile acids, which possessed strong binding affinity towards potential targets. The depletion of gut microbiota confirmed that the SDS-amelioration efficacy of SJZD_NPS is dependent on the intact gut microbiome, with the relative abundance of potential probiotics such as Lactobacillus_johnsonii and Lactobacillus_taiwanensis been enriched. CONCLUSION NPSs in SJZD can improve SDS-induced gastrointestinal-nervous system dysfunction through regulating microbiota-gut-metabolites axis, with four herbs exerting synergistic effects, which indicated the compatibility rationality of SJZD.
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- Bangjian Dong
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Tan B, Xiao D, Wang J, Tan B. The Roles of Polyamines in Intestinal Development and Function in Piglets. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1228. [PMID: 38672376 PMCID: PMC11047586 DOI: 10.3390/ani14081228] [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: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The gastrointestinal tract plays crucial roles in the digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as in maintenance of a functional barrier. The development and maturation of the intestine is important for piglets to maintain optimal growth and health. Polyamines are necessary for the proliferation and growth of enterocytes, which play a key role in differentiation, migration, remodeling and integrity of the intestinal mucosa after injury. This review elaborates the development of the structure and function of the intestine of piglets during embryonic, suckling and weaning periods, the utilization and metabolism of polyamines in the intestine, as well as the role of polyamines in intestinal development and mucosal repair. The nutritional intervention to improve intestinal development and functions by modulating polyamine metabolism in piglets is also put forward. These results may help to promote the adaption to weaning in pigs and provide useful information for the development and health of piglets.
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- Bihui Tan
- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Livestock and Poultry Products of Hunan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (B.T.); (D.X.); (J.W.)
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Livestock and Poultry Products of Hunan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (B.T.); (D.X.); (J.W.)
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Livestock and Poultry Products of Hunan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (B.T.); (D.X.); (J.W.)
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Livestock and Poultry Products of Hunan Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (B.T.); (D.X.); (J.W.)
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China
- Hunan Linxi Biological Technology Co., Ltd. Expert Workstation, Changsha 410202, China
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Li H, Pu X, Lin Y, Yu X, Li J, Bo L, Wang H, Xu Y, Li X, Zheng D. Sijunzi decoction alleviates inflammation and intestinal epithelial barrier damage and modulates the gut microbiota in ulcerative colitis mice. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1360972. [PMID: 38650625 PMCID: PMC11033371 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1360972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Ethnopharmacological relevance As a representative classical prescription, Sijunzi decoction has powerful therapeutic effects on spleen-stomach qi insufficiency. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, diffuse, and non-specifically inflammatory disorder, the etiology of which still remains unclear. In the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) perspective, splenic asthenia is the primary cause of UC. Based on this, Sijunzi decoction has been extensively used in TCM clinical practice to alleviate UC in recent years. However, the pharmacological mechanism of Sijunzi decoction in modern medicine is still not completely clear, which limits its clinical application. Aim of the study The purpose of this study was to investigate the Sijunzi decoction's curative effect on acute UC mice and probe into its potential pharmacological mechanism. Materials and methods The UC mouse model was set up by freely ingesting a 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) solution. The relieving role of Sijunzi decoction on UC in mice was analyzed by evaluating the changes in clinical parameters, colon morphology, histopathology, inflammatory factor content, intestinal epithelial barrier protein expression level, and gut microbiota balance state. Finally, multivariate statistical analysis was conducted to elucidate the relationship between inflammatory factors, intestinal epithelial barrier proteins, and gut microbiota. Results First, the research findings revealed that Sijunzi decoction could visibly ease the clinical manifestation of UC, lower the DAI score, and attenuate colonic damage. Moreover, Sijunzi decoction could also significantly inhibit IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α while increasing occludin and ZO-1 expression levels. Subsequently, further studies showed that Sijunzi decoction could remodel gut microbiota homeostasis. Sijunzi decoction was beneficial in regulating the levels of Alistipes, Akkermansia, Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group, and other bacteria. Finally, multivariate statistical analysis demonstrated that key gut microbes were closely associated with inflammatory factors and intestinal epithelial barrier proteins. Conclusion Sijunzi decoction can significantly prevent and treat UC. Its mechanism is strongly associated with the improvement of inflammation and intestinal epithelial barrier damage by regulating the gut microbiota.
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- Hailun Li
- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huai’an, Jiangsu, China
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Dong B, Peng Y, Wang M, Peng C, Li X. The compatibility rationality of Sijunzi decoction based on integrated analysis of tissue distribution and excretion characteristics in spleen deficiency syndrome rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117376. [PMID: 37918551 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE As a classical prescription for treating spleen deficiency syndrome (SDS), Sijunzi decoction (SJZD) is composed of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (RG, Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.), Atractylodes Macrocephalae Rhizoma (AM, Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.), Poria (Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf) and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Praeparata Cum Melle (GRP, processed from Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., Glycyrrhiza inflata Bat. or Glycyrrhiza glabra L.). The non-polysaccharides (NPSs) are the pharmacodynamic substance basis of SJZD, whose pharmacokinetics in SDS rats were elaborated previously. Further study on their tissue distribution and excretion properties is of significance for understanding the compatibility laws of SJZD. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim was to unravel the tissue distribution and excretion characteristics of NPSs of SJZD in SDS rats, and explore the scientific connotation of SJZD compatibility. MATERIALS AND METHODS A validated ultrafast liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method was developed for monitoring the accurate dynamics of sixteen components in the tissues, feces and urine of SDS rats. The four incomplete formulae of SJZD were prepared by randomly deleting one herb to uncover the herb-herb interactions. RESULTS All components of NPSs in SJZD were distributed in the tissues, except for ononin in the heart. Among them, glycyrrhetinic acid and atractylenolide III were more abundant in the liver and lung, respectively, while other components were enriched in the ileum, especially saponins. The evaluation of fecal excretion and urinary excretion revealed the low cumulative excretion of all components. The comparative analysis of incomplete formulae indicated that the tissue distribution and excretion became faster after removing Poria from SJZD, while a lack of RG led to slower tissue distribution. The tissue distribution at most time points was reduced when AM was absent. Further comprehensive visualization implied that SJZD compatibility can improve tissue distribution of the NPSs, especially ginsenosides and atractylenolide, at the specific time periods. CONCLUSION The tissue distribution and excretion characteristics of NPSs of SJZD were elucidated in current research. Meanwhile, this study proposed new insights into the mechanism of SJZD compatibility rationality.
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- Bangjian Dong
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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He Y, Qi A, Gu Y, Zhang C, Wang Y, Yang W, Bi L, Gong Y, Jiao L, Xu L. Clinical Efficacy and Gut Microbiota Regulating-Related Effect of Si-Jun-Zi Decoction in Postoperative Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients: A Prospective Observational Study. Integr Cancer Ther 2024; 23:15347354241237973. [PMID: 38504436 PMCID: PMC10953039 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241237973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients frequently encounter a deteriorated quality of life (QOL), disturbed immune response, and disordered homeostasis. Si-Jun-Zi Decoction (SJZD), a well-known traditional Chinese herbal formula, is frequently employed in clinical application for many years. Exploration is underway to investigate the potential therapeutic effect of SJZD for treating postoperative NSCLC. OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of SJZD on QOLs, hematological parameters, and regulations of gut microbiota in postoperative NSCLC patients. METHODS A prospective observational cohort study was conducted, enrolling 65 postoperative NSCLC patients between May 10, 2020 and March 15, 2021 in Yueyang Hospital, with 33 patients in SJZD group and 32 patients in control (CON) group. The SJZD group comprised of patients who received standard treatments and the SJZD decoction, while the CON group consisted of those only underwent standard treatments. The treatment period was 4 weeks. The primary outcome was QOL. The secondary outcomes involved serum immune cell and inflammation factor levels, safety, and alterations in gut microbiota. RESULTS SJZD group showed significant enhancements in cognitive functioning (P = .048) at week 1 and physical functioning (P = .019) at week 4. Lung cancer-specific symptoms included dyspnea (P = .001), coughing (P = .008), hemoptysis (P = .034), peripheral neuropathy (P = .019), and pain (arm or shoulder, P = .020, other parts, P = .019) eased significantly in the fourth week. Anemia indicators such as red blood cell count (P = .003 at week 1, P = .029 at week 4) and hemoglobin (P = .016 at week 1, P = .048 at week 4) were significantly elevated by SJZD. SJZD upregulated blood cell cluster differentiation (CD)3+ (P = .001 at week 1, P < .001 at week 4), CD3+CD4+ (P = .012 at week 1), CD3+CD8+ (P = .027 at week 1), CD19+ (P = .003 at week 4), increased anti-inflammatory interleukin (IL)-10 (P = .004 at week 1, P = .003 at week 4), and decreased pro-inflammatory IL-8 (P = .004 at week 1, p = .005 at week 4). Analysis of gut microbiota indicated that SJZD had a significant impact on increasing microbial abundance and diversity, enriching probiotic microbes, and regulating microbial biological functions. CONCLUSIONS SJZD appears to be an effective and safe treatment for postoperative NSCLC patients. As a preliminary observational study, this study provides a foundation for further research.
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- Yiyun He
- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Ni W, Liu T, Liu Y, Lu L, Zhou B, Dai Y, Zhao H, Xu H, Ji G. Sijunzi decoction granules in the prevention and treatment of recurrence of colorectal adenoma: Study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1175811. [PMID: 37089947 PMCID: PMC10113428 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1175811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Background: The recurrence of colorectal adenomas (CRAs) after endoscopy predisposes patients to a risk of colorectal cancer. Guided by the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), patients with colorectal diseases usually manifest with spleen deficiency syndrome (SDS) and are treated with Sijunzi decoction (SJZD). Therefore, this trial aims to explore the efficacy and safety of SJZD in the prevention and treatment of CRAs recurrence.Methods: SJZD on prevention and treatment of CRAs recurrence after resection: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was designed. Patients who undergo polypectomy of CRAs will be recruited and randomized into a SJZD group and a placebo group in a 1:1 ratio. The intervention phase will be 12 months. The follow-up period will last 24 months. The primary outcome is the CRA recurrence rate after intervention. The secondary outcomes include the CRA recurrence rate at the second year post-polypectomy, the pathological type of adenoma and the alterations in SDS scores after intervention.Discussion: Previous clinical practice has observed the sound effect of SJZD in the context of gastrointestinal diseases. A number of experiments have also validated the active components in SJZD. This trial aims to provide tangible evidence for the usage of SJZD, hoping to reduce the recurrence of CRAs.
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- Wenjing Ni
- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontier Research Center of Disease and Syndrome Biology of Inflammatory Cancer Transformation, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontier Research Center of Disease and Syndrome Biology of Inflammatory Cancer Transformation, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontier Research Center of Disease and Syndrome Biology of Inflammatory Cancer Transformation, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontier Research Center of Disease and Syndrome Biology of Inflammatory Cancer Transformation, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Hanchen Xu, ; Guang Ji,
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontier Research Center of Disease and Syndrome Biology of Inflammatory Cancer Transformation, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Hanchen Xu, ; Guang Ji,
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Dong B, Ma P, Chen X, Peng Y, Peng C, Li X. Drug-polysaccharide/herb interactions and compatibility rationality of Sijunzi decoction based on comprehensive pharmacokinetic screening for multi-components in rats with spleen deficiency syndrome. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 302:115871. [PMID: 36309112 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sijunzi decoction (SJZD) is composed of four herbs, namely Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (RG, Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.), Atractylodes Macrocephalae Rhizoma (AM, Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.), Poria (Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf), and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Praeparata Cum Melle (GRP, derived from Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., Glycyrrhiza inflata Bat. or Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) based on the compatibility theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which is a classical formula for the treatment of spleen deficiency syndrome (SDS) in TCM. The polysaccharides and non-polysaccharides (NPSs) composition represented by flavonoids, saponins and terpenoids are the important pharmacodynamic material basis of SJZD. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetic characteristics of SJZD in normal rats and SDS rats, and explore the potential interactions between NPSs and polysaccharides in SJZD, as well as the compatibility rationality of SJZD. MATERIALS AND METHODS SDS model was established by oral administration of Radix Rhei (Rheum officinale Baill.) extract, loaded swimming, and intermittent fasting. A rapid, sensitive and reliable ultrafast liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UFLC-MS/MS) method was developed for the simultaneous analysis of fifteen representative compounds in rat plasma to investigate the differences in pharmacokinetics between normal and SDS rats. The SJZD-NPS samples were prepared by removing the polysaccharides of SJZD to explore the interactions between NPSs and polysaccharides of SJZD. According to the compatibility theory of TCM, four incomplete formulae of SJZD were obtained by randomly removing an herb (also called 'que fang' in TCM), and their pharmacokinetic differences were compared to elucidate the rationality of SJZD compatibility with oral administration to SDS rats. RESULTS The established UFLC-MS/MS method showed perfect performance in simultaneously analyzing fifteen compounds of SJZD in rat plasma. Compared with normal rats, the absorption efficiency of NPSs in SDS rats was lower, accompanied by the prolonged residence time (Cmax and AUC0-t reduced, while MRT0-t increased). Polysaccharides have the potential to enhance intestinal metabolism of glycosides among these components, thereby contributing to the circulating distribution of corresponding metabolites (e.g. aglycones). Furthermore, the compatibility of the four herbs in SJZD could alter their pharmacokinetic characteristics, and potentially improve the absorption of the effective components of RG and AM, which is in accordance with the principle that "monarch" and "minister" herbs play a major role in TCM. In detail, the improved absorption of ginsenosides was mainly regulated by GRP (the "guide" herb in SJZD), together with the effects of AM ("minister" herb) and Poria ("adjuvant" herb) on the pharmacokinetics of components in GRP, implying that herb-herb interactions existed in SJZD and demonstrated the compatibility rationality of SJZD potentially. CONCLUSION This study laid a solid foundation for revealing the pharmacodynamic material basis and subsequent action mechanism of SJZD, as well as provided new insights into the compatibility of SJZD. The comprehensive pharmacokinetic approach adopted in the current research also provides a valuable strategy for TCM formulae research.
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- Bangjian Dong
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Shang L, Wang Y, Li J, Zhou F, Xiao K, Liu Y, Zhang M, Wang S, Yang S. Mechanism of Sijunzi Decoction in the treatment of colorectal cancer based on network pharmacology and experimental validation. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 302:115876. [PMID: 36343798 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sijunzi Decoction(SJZD), as a famous classical prescription for the treatment of colorectal cancer(CRC) in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has achieved good curative effects in clinical practice. However, its specific ingredients and molecular mechanisms is still unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY To analyze the effective ingredients and molecular mechanisms of SJZD in the treatment of CRC through network pharmacology technology and experimental validation. MATERIALS AND METHODS First, the TCM Systems Pharmacology database and analysis platform database were searched to screen the effective chemical components of SJZD. Swiss Target Prediction was used to predict corresponding potential target genes of compounds. After that, we constructed a components and corresponding target network by Cytoscape. Simultaneously, 5 disease databases were used to search and filter CRC targets, and then we constructed a drug-disease target protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. Cytoscape 3.7 was used for visualization and cluster analysis, and Metascape database was used for GO and KEGG enrichment analysis. We drew the main pathway-target network diagram. Autodock vina1.5.6 was applied to molecular docking for the main compounds and target proteins. Subsequently, the potential mechanism of SJZD on colon cancer predicted by network pharmacological analysis was experimentally studied and verified in vivo and in vitro. RESULTS 144 effective active chemical components, 897 potential targets, and 2584 CRC target genes were screened out. The number of common targets between the SJZD and CRC was 414.3250 GO biological process items and 186 KEGG signal pathways were obtained after analysis. The main compounds and the target protein had a good binding ability in molecular docking. The results of cell and animal experiments showed that SJZD could promote apoptosis and autophagy of CRC cells through PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. CONCLUSIONS SJZD can treat CRC through multiple components, multiple targets and multiple pathways. We initially revealed the effective components and molecular mechanisms of SJZD in the treatment of CRC, and we used molecular docking and experiment for preliminary verification.
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- Luorui Shang
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated with Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China
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- Department of Gastroenteropathy, Hubei Province Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Department of Clinical Nutrition, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Zhu H, Cao J, Liang X, Luo M, Wang A, Hu L, Li R. Polysaccharides from Panax ginseng promote intestinal epithelial cell migration through affecting the Ca 2+ related regulators. J Ginseng Res 2023; 47:89-96. [PMID: 36644379 PMCID: PMC9834020 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgr.2022.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background and aim Panax ginseng, a key herbal medicine of replenishing Qi and tonifying Spleen, is widely used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in East Asia. In this study, we aim to investigate the potential effects and mechanisms of polysaccharides from P. ginseng (PGP) on intestinal mucosal restitution which is one of the crucial repair modalities during the recovery of mucosal injury controlled by the Ca2+ signaling. Methods Rat model of intestinal mucosal injury was induced by indomethacin. The fractional cell migration was carried out by immunohistochemistry staining with BrdU. The morphological observations on intestinal mucosal injury were also performed. Intestinal epithelial cell (IEC-6) migration in vitro was conducted by scratch method. Western-blot was adopted to determine the expressions of PLC-γ1, Rac1, TRPC1, RhoA and Cav-1. Immunoprecipitation was used to evaluate the levels of Rac1/PLC-γ1, RhoA/TRPC1 and Cav-1/TRPC1. Results The results showed that PGP effectively reduced the assessment of intestinal mucosal injury, reversed the inhibition of epithelial cell migration induced by Indomethacin, and increased the level of Ca2+ in intestinal mucosa in vivo. Moreover, PGP dramatically promoted IEC-6 cell migration, the expression of Ca2+ regulators (PLC-γ1, Rac1, TRPC1, Cav-1 and RhoA) as well as protein complexes (Rac1/PLC-γ1, Cav-1/TRPC1 and RhoA/TRPC1) in vitro. Conclusion PGP increases the Ca2+ content in intestinal mucosa partly through controlling the regulators of Ca2+ mobilization, subsequently promotes intestinal epithelial cell migration, and then prevents intestinal mucosal injury induced by indomethacin.
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Key Words
- BrdU, 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine
- CCE, CapacitativeCa2+ entry
- Ca2+
- Cav-1, Caveolin-1
- Cell migration
- ER, Endoplasmic reticulum
- HPGPC, High-performance gel permeation chromatography
- IEC-6
- IEC-6, Intestinal epithelial cell
- IP3, Inositol (1,4,5)-tresphospate
- Intestinal mucosal injury
- PGP, Polysaccharides from Panax ginseng
- PLC-γ1, Phospholipase C-γ1
- Panax ginseng polysaccharides
- Put, Putrescine
- SOCs, Store-operated Ca2+channels
- TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine
- TRPC1, Canonical transient receptor potential-1
- [Ca2+]cyt, Cytosolic free Ca2+
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- Corresponding author. Pi-wei Institute, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Guangzhou, 510405, China.
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Mo W, Liu G, Wu C, Jia G, Zhao H, Chen X, Wang J. STIM1 promotes IPEC-J2 porcine epithelial cell restitution by TRPC1 signaling. Anim Biotechnol 2022; 33:1492-1503. [PMID: 33866928 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1910044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Intestinal epithelial restitution is partly dependent on cell migration, which reseals superficial wounding after injury. Here, we tested the hypothesis that stromal interaction molecule 1(STIM1) regulates porcine intestinal epithelial cell migration by activating transient receptor potential canonical 1 (TRPC1) signaling. Results showed that the knockdown of STIM1 repressed cell migration after wounding, reduced the protein concentration of STIM1 and TRPC1, and decreased the inositol trisphosphate (IP3) content in IPEC-J2 cells (p < 0.05). However, overexpression of STIM1 obtained opposite results (p < 0.05). The inhibition of TRPC1 activity by treatment with SKF96365 in cells overexpressing wild-type and mutant STIM1 attenuated the STIM1 overexpression-induced increase of cell migration, STIM1, TRPC1 and IP3 (p < 0.05). In addition, polyamine depletion caused by α-difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) resulted in the decrease of above-mentioned parameters, and exogenous polyamine could attenuate the negative effects of DFMO on IPEC-J2 cells (p < 0.05). Moreover, the overexpression of STIM1 could rescue cell migration, the protein level of STIM1 and TRPC1, and IP3 content in polyamine-deficient IPEC-J2 cells (p < 0.05). These results indicated that STIM1 could enhance porcine intestinal epithelial cell migration via the TRPC1 signaling pathway. Inhibition of cell migration by polyamine depletion resulted from the reduction of STIM1 activity.
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- Weiwei Mo
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Maize Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Li D, Wang Y, Liu N, Chen S, Liu H, Wang P, Yu Z, Shu G, Lin J, Zhang W, Peng G, Zhao L, Tang H, Zhang K, Wen B, Fu H. Modified Sijunzi granule decreases post-weaning diarrhea in Rex rabbits via promoting intestinal development. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:972326. [DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.972326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas can be adjusted on the basis of TCM basic theory to achieve the best curative effect, especially for diseases with complex pathogenesis, such as post-weaning diarrhea (PWD). Shugan Jianwei Sijunzi decoction (SJ-SJZD) can be recognized as modified Sijunzi Decoction (SJZD) supplemented with Astragalus mongholicus Bunge, Bupleurum chinense DC, Citrus × aurantium L., and Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge (fruit) in a fixed dosage ratio. The inactive ingredients were subsequently added to make granule, which was Shugan Jianwei Sijunzi granule (SJ-SJZG). Previous studies have confirmed the antagonism of SJ-SJZG to PWD. However, the mechanism of SJ-SJZG protective effects on small intestine in weaned Rex rabbits remained unclear. Animals were randomly divided into negative control (NC), low dose (LD), medium dose (MD), high dose (HD), and positive control (PC). SJ-SJZG significantly increased the intestinal length and the jejunum villi length. The SIgA level was statistically increased in duodenum and jejunum with the ELISA. Immunohistochemical detection showed that SIgA protein expression was also increased significantly in jejunum. Meanwhile, the relative expression of Zo1 in duodenum and jejunum of SJ-SJZG group increased significantly. SJ-SJZG significantly increased the relative expression of occludin in duodenum and jejunum as well. Moreover, real-time PCR results showed a significant increase in GLUT2 and SGLT1 relative expression in ileum. SJ-SJZG could also obviously enhance the expression of GLUT2 in jejunum and the expression of SGLT1 in duodenum. In conclusion, SJ-SJZG had been proven to be effective in promoting the development of small intestine and improving the immunity of small intestine. Moreover, SJ-SJZG could ensure the integrity of mucosal barrier and increase the ability of intestine to absorb glucose in small intestine.
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Liu H, Wang SY, Zhu JH, Xu JD, Zhou SS, Kong M, Mao Q, Li SL, Zhu H. Effects of sulfur-fumigated ginseng on the global quality of Si-Jun-Zi decoction, a traditional ginseng-containing multi-herb prescription, evaluated by metabolomics and glycomics strategies. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2022; 219:114927. [PMID: 35816772 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2022.114927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Si-Jun-Zi decoction (SJZD) with ginseng as the principal medicinal herb is a traditional Chinese Medicine multi-herb prescription that commonly employed to treat colorectal cancer etc. Previous studies showed that nearly half of the commercial ginseng was sulfur-fumigated, one of the postharvest processing methods that commonly causes sulfur-dioxide (SO2) residue and chemical composition transformation in medical herbs. In this study, the effect of sulfur-fumigated ginseng on global quality of SJZD was evaluated by UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS based metabolomics and multiple chromatographic techniques based glycomics strategies. For non-saccharides components, sulfur-fumigated ginseng led to the emergence of sulfur-containing derivatives and alteration of saponins and flavonoids in SJZD. For saccharide components, sulfur-fumigated ginseng decreased the total contents and molecular weights of polysaccharides, changed the monosaccharide composition of polysaccharides, and increased the contents of oligosaccharides and free monosaccharides of SJZD. The alterations of SJZD were aggravated with the sulfur-fumigated content of ginseng. Those phenomena might be attributed to 1) sulfur-fumigation caused the generation of sulfur-containing derivatives in ginseng, which further transferred to SJZD, and 2) sulfur-fumigation caused the residue of SO2 in ginseng, which reduced the pH value and further changed the dissolution of saponins and flavonoids and accelerated the degradation of the polysaccharides to oligosaccharides and/or monosaccharides in SJZD. Furthermore, although storage reduced the SO2 residue in sulfur-fumigated ginseng, it couldn't recover the alterations of chemical profiles in SJZD. In conclusion, sulfur-fumigated ginseng altered the global quality of SJZD, which promoted that extra attention must be paid during the application of herbal formulas that containing sulfur-fumigated herbs.
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- Hui Liu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China; Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China; Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China.
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Shi P, Zhao T, Wang W, Peng F, Wang T, Jia Y, Zou L, Wang P, Yang S, Fan Y, Zong J, Qu X, Wang S. Protective effect of homogeneous polysaccharides of Wuguchong (HPW) on intestinal mucositis induced by 5-fluorouracil in mice. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2022; 19:36. [PMID: 35585561 PMCID: PMC9118848 DOI: 10.1186/s12986-022-00669-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In hospitalized patients, drug side effects usually trigger intestinal mucositis (IM), which in turn damages intestinal absorption and reduces the efficacy of treatment. It has been discovered that natural polysaccharides can relieve IM. In this study, we extracted and purified homogenous polysaccharides of Wuguchong (HPW), a traditional Chinese medicine, and explored the protective effect of HPW on 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced IM. METHODS AND RESULTS First, we identified the physical and chemical properties of the extracted homogeneous polysaccharides. The molecular weight of HPW was 616 kDa, and it was composed of 14 monosaccharides. Then, a model of small IM induced by 5-FU (50 mg/kg) was established in mice to explore the effect and mechanism of HPW. The results showed that HPW effectively increased histological indicators such as villus height, crypt depth and goblet cell count. Moreover, HPW relieved intestinal barrier indicators such as D-Lac and diamine oxidase (DAO). Subsequently, western blotting was used to measure the expression of Claudin-1, Occludin, proliferating cell nuclear antigen, and inflammatory proteins such as NF-κB (P65), tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and COX-2. The results also indicated that HPW could reduce inflammation and protect the barrier at the molecular level. Finally, we investigated the influence of HPW on the levels of short-chain fatty acids, a metabolite of intestinal flora, in the faeces of mice. CONCLUSIONS HPW, which is a bioactive polysaccharide derived from insects, has protective effects on the intestinal mucosa, can relieve intestinal inflammation caused by drug side effects, and deserves further development and research.
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- Peng Shi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China.,College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 South Lushun Road West, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China.,College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 South Lushun Road West, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second People's Hospital of Dalian, 29 Hongji Street, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China.,College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 South Lushun Road West, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China.,College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 South Lushun Road West, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China.,College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 South Lushun Road West, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China.,Dalian Runxi Technology Development Co., Ltd, 3 Jinxia Street, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China.,College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 South Lushun Road West, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China. .,College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 South Lushun Road West, Dalian, China.
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- Pelvic Floor Repair Centre, The Affiliated Dalian Maternity Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 1 Dunhuang Road, Dalian, China. .,Pelvic Floor Repair Centre, Dalian Women and Children Medical Centre (Group), No. 1 Road of Sports New Town, Dalian, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, China. .,College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, 9 South Lushun Road West, Dalian, China.
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Zhang D, Zhu Y, Li Z, Luo M, Liang X, Wang A, Zhu H, Hu L, Li R. The role of Astragalus polysaccharides in promoting IEC-6 cell migration from polyamine-mediated Ca 2+ regulation. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 207:179-192. [PMID: 35217086 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.02.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) has a protective effect on injured intestinal mucosa by promoting intestinal cell migration, but the specific mechanism is unclear. The polyamine-mediated calcium signaling pathway is an important mechanism of cell migration, generally, and we tested the hypothesis that APS can protect damaged intestinal mucosa through the polyamine-mediated calcium signaling pathway. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), infrared chromatography, cell scratch test, Western blot, co-immunoprecipitation, polyamine inhibitor (DFMO), si-Cav1, RhoA inhibitor (Rhosin) and Rac1 inhibitor (NSC23766) were used to detect the pharmacodynamic of APS. The results show that APS can promote cell migration. In addition, APS increased the formations of RhoA/TRPC1, Cav1/TRPC1, and Rac1/PLCγ-1 complexes as well as the expressions of TRPC1, PLCγ-1, RhoA, Cav1, and Rac1, and it reversed the inhibitory effect of DFMO on the above factors. APS also reversed the inhibitory effect of si-Cav1 on Cav1 expression, cytoplasmic Ca2+ concentrations ([Ca2+]cyt), and cell migration. Moreover, APS removed the inhibition of NSC23766 and Rhosin on [Ca2+]cyt and cell migration. In vivo study, the water extract of Astragalus membranaceus (WEA) (15 g/kg) reduced the indomethacin-induced injury of intestinal mucosa as well. These observations suggest that APS can treat gastrointestinal mucosal injury through the polyamine calcium signaling pathway.
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- Dong Zhang
- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Piwei, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 12, Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510000, China.
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Zhu Y, Wang A, Li R, Zhu H, Hu L, Chen W. Total ginsenosides promote the IEC-6 cell proliferation via affecting the regulatory mechanism mediated by polyamines. Saudi Pharm J 2021; 29:1223-1232. [PMID: 34744477 PMCID: PMC8551508 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2021.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Epithelial cell proliferation has been demonstrated to be a critical modality for mucosal repair after gastrointestinal mucosal injury. This research aimed to investigate the effect of total ginsenosides upon the proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells (IEC-6), and elucidate its potential mechanisms through polyamine-regulated pathway including the expression of proliferation-related proteins. Total ginsenosides (PGE3) were extracted from Panax ginseng, a Chinese herbal medicine, whose chromatogram was obtained by high performance liquid chromatographic method with evaporative light scattering detection (HPLC-ELSD). The cell proliferation, cell cycle distribution and the level of c-Myc, RhoA, Cdk2 proteins were detected to determine the effects of PGE3 at 25, 50 and100 mg/l doses on IEC-6. Furthermore, rats model of intestinal mucosal injury were induced by the subcutaneous injection of indomethacin, and the effect of Panax ginseng aqueous extracts (PGE1) on intestinal mucosal injury was observed. PGE3 could promote IEC-6 cell proliferation, reduce the proportion of G0/G1 phase cells and elevate the proportion of G2/M + S phase cells, and revert the proliferation and cell cycle arrest induced by DFMO (DL-a-difluoromethylornithine, an inhibitor of polyamines synthesis). PGE3 exposure enhanced the level of c-Myc, RhoA and Cdk2 proteins, and reversed the inhibition of these proteins expression induced by DFMO. The results of gross and pathological scores showed administration of PGE1 significantly alleviated intestinal mucosal injury of rats. Our findings indicate that total ginsenosides promoted the IEC-6 proliferation presumably via its regulation on cell cycle and the expression of proliferation-related proteins regulated by polyamines, and provided a novel perspective for exploring the repair effect of Panax ginseng upon gastrointestinal mucosal injury.
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- Corresponding author at: Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang road, Guang zhou 510405, PR China.
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Dong B, Peng C, Ma P, Li X. An integrated strategy of MS-network-based offline 2DLC-QTOF-MS/MS coupled with UHPLC-QTRAP ®-MS/MS for the characterization and quantification of the non-polysaccharides in Sijunzi decoction. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 413:3511-3527. [PMID: 33851227 PMCID: PMC8043762 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03302-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Sijunzi decoction (SJZD), a classic recipe in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been applied for the clinical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. While there are reports on pharmaceutical substances of SJZD focusing on its polysaccharides, the composition of non-polysaccharides (NPSs) has not yet been holistically clarified. In the current study, offline two-dimensional liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (2DLC-QTOF-MS/MS) was used for comprehensive NPS chemical profiling of SJZD. In addition, the MS-network of SJZD was proposed, which led to the construction of a larger in-house chemical library and accelerated qualitative processing. Four hundred forty-nine components, among which 6 were potentially novel, and 32 were confirmed by standard substances, were identified or tentatively assigned. Furthermore, based on good method validation, 19 representative components were simultaneously quantified by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with triple-quadrupole linear ion-trap tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QTRAP®-MS/MS). They were selected for quantification on the account of their bioactive reports on in vivo or in vitro activities, the peak intensity in the mass spectrum, and characteristic structures, which have the potential to be qualitative or quantitative markers of SJZD. The present work furthers understanding of the pharmacological effects and action mechanism of NPSs in SJZD, and provides a useful analytical approach for complex composition research of TCMs.
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- Bangjian Dong
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Asymptomatic Hyperamylasemia in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Is Associated with Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:3531907. [PMID: 33381548 PMCID: PMC7762658 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3531907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Methods A retrospective study on SJS patients was conducted at a tertiary medical center. All patients diagnosed as SJS, with available serum amylase index, were included. Clinical data of all subjects were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Colonic mucosal biopsies were obtained to measure tight junction protein expression. Results A total of nine patients were included in the present study for study analysis. The average serum amylase of the study cohort was 228.78 ± 204.18 U/L. Among which, five patients had a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Colonic mucosal biopsies were obtained and stained with occludin and zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1). The expression of occludin and ZO-1 was significantly downregulated in SJS patients (p < 0.01), which was indicative of intestinal barrier dysfunction. Conclusion Hyperamylasemia often extends beyond pancreatic diseases. Clinical awareness of asymptomatic hyperamylasemia secondary to other systemic diseases can help avoid unnecessary overexamination and overtreatment.
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Wu J, Yang Y, Yuan X, Xu H, Chen Q, Ren R, Zhang Q, Hou Z, Jiao F, Yin D. Role of particle aggregates in herbal medicine decoction showing they are not useless: considering Coptis chinensis decoction as an example. Food Funct 2020; 11:10480-10492. [PMID: 33174570 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02179b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
A large number of plants and fungi are homologs of medicine and food, and are used in the form of decoctions for complementary foods, dietary cures, and disease therapy in traditional medicine. Besides the widespread concern around the physiological and pharmacological actions of the active ingredients, the phase change in decoction and its influences on the active ingredients' absorption should not be ignored. Lots of particle aggregates are generated during the decoction of herbal medicine and then end up being taken together with the active ingredients. The question arises, "Is the absorption of active ingredients associated with the particle aggregates in decoction?" The present study takes the Coptis chinensis decoction (CCD), the particle aggregates in CCD (CCD-Ps), and the water-insoluble active ingredient of Berberine (Ber) as typical examples to investigate the effects of particle aggregates in herbal medicine decoction on the active ingredient absorption in the intestine and the underlying mechanisms. The CCD-Ps are mainly composed of polysaccharide, with commonly features of a hundred-nanometers size and negatively charged. A series of Coptis chinensis polysaccharide (CCP) composed particle aggregates (CCP-Ps) were self-assembled to mimic the CCD-Ps. In situ single-pass intestinal perfusion experiments exhibited that, both the CCD-Ps and CCP-Ps exhibited charge-dependent promotion on Ber absorption in the intestine, through regulating the tight junctions (TJs) between intestinal epithelia cells. Caco-2 cell monolayer model experiments revealed that the particle aggregates not only promoted paracellular Ber transport through TJs regulation but also improved the transcellular Ber transport through active transport and endocytosis. The present study provides a novel viewpoint to explain the scientific implications of herbal medicine decoction, in which the particles aggregated in decoction are not useless but rather act as an effective and important enhancer for adsorption of the active ingredients through multiple mechanisms.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jingjing Wu
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Xiangshan Road, Yaohai District, Hefei 230031, China.
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Physicochemical properties and potential beneficial effects of porphyran from Porphyra haitanensis on intestinal epithelial cells. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 246:116626. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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