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Guo J, Yang L, Song H, Bai L. Prevention of bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis by vaccination with the Tocilizumab mimotope. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2024; 20:2319965. [PMID: 38408907 PMCID: PMC10900270 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2024.2319965] [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: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Mimotope, a kind of peptide vaccine, is developed to bind natural receptor and inhibit the downstream signaling. We have demonstrated that the vaccination of Tocilizumab mimotopes could alleviate the renal fibrosis by interfering with both IL-6 and ferroptosis signaling. However, the effect of the vaccination of Tocilizumab mimotopes on the fibroblast was not investigated in previous study. Thus, we sought to explore the changes in the fibroblast induced by the Tocilizumab mimotopes vaccination. Bleomycin instillation was performed to construct the pulmonary fibrosis model after the immunization of Tocilizumab mimotopes. Lung histological analysis showed that the Tocilizumab mimotopes could significantly reduce the maladaptive repairment and abnormal remodeling. Immunoblotting assay and fluorescence staining showed that Immunization with the Tocilizumab mimotopes reduces the accumulation of fibrosis-related proteins. High level of lipid peroxidation product was observed in the animal model, while the Tocilizumab mimotopes vaccination could reduce the generation of lipid peroxidation product. Mechanism analysis further showed that Nrf-2 signaling, but not GPX-4 and FSP-1 signaling, was upregulated, and reduced the lipid peroxidation. Our results revealed that in the BLM-induced pulmonary fibrosis, high level of lipid peroxidation product was significantly accumulation in the lung tissues, which might lead to the occurrence of ferroptosis. The IL-6 pathway block therapy could inhibit lipid peroxidation product generation in the lung tissues by upregulating the Nrf-2 signaling, and further alleviate the pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Jin Guo
- Department of Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation, Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- The Central Lab, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College (Inner Mongolia Autoimmune Key Laboratory), Baotou, China
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Yan Z, Zhang L, Kang Y, Liu S, Li X, Li L, Rui K, Xiao M, Xie Y. Integrating serum pharmacochemistry and network pharmacology to explore potential compounds and mechanisms of Alpiniae oxyphyllae fructus in the treatment of cellular senescence in diabetic kidney disease. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1424644. [PMID: 39021818 PMCID: PMC11251962 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1424644] [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: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Background Diabetic kidney disease (DKD), one of the microvascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus, is a common cause of end-stage renal disease. Cellular senescence is believed to be an essential participant in the pathogenesis of DKD. Although there is evidence that Alpiniae oxyphyllae fructus (AOF) can ameliorate DKD progression and organismal senescence, its ability to ameliorate renal cellular senescence in DKD as well as active components and molecular mechanisms remain to be explored. Purpose This study aimed to investigate the role of AOF in the treatment of cellular senescence in DKD and to explore its active components and potential molecular mechanisms. Methods The pharmacological efficacy of AOF in ameliorating cellular senescence in DKD was assessed by establishing DKD mouse models and HK-2 cells under high glucose stress. UHPLC-QTOF-MS was used to screen the active compounds in AOF, which were used in conjunction with network pharmacology to predict the molecular mechanism of AOF in the treatment of cellular senescence in DKD. Results In vivo experiments showed that AOF reduced GLU, mAlb, Scr, BUN, MDA, SOD levels, and ameliorated renal pathological damage and renal cell senescence in DKD mice. In vitro experiments showed that AOF-containing serum improved the decline in HK-2 cell viability and alleviated cellular senescence under high glucose intervention. The results of the UHPLC-QTOF-MS screened 26 active compounds of AOF. The network pharmacological analyses revealed that Cubebin, 2',6'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxydihydrochalcone, Chalcone base + 3O,1Prenyl, Batatasin IV, and Lucidenolactone were the five core compounds and TP53, SRC, STAT3, PIK3CA, and AKT1 are the five core targets of AOF in the treatment of DKD. Molecular docking simulation results showed that the five core compounds had good binding ability to the five core targets. Western blot validated the network pharmacological prediction results and showed that AOF and AOF-containing serum down-regulate the expression of TP53, and phosphorylation of SRC, STAT3, PIK3CA, and AKT. Conclusion Our study shows that AOF may delay the development of cellular senescence in DKD by down-regulating the levels of TP53, and phosphorylation of SRC, STAT3, PIK3CA, and AKT.
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- Zijie Yan
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- First Clinical College of Medicine of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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- First Clinical College of Medicine of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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He B, Zeng Q, Tian Y, Luo Y, Liao M, Huang W, Wu B, Luo Z, Huang X, Liu W, Tang S. PGC1-Alpha/Sirt3 Signaling Pathway Mediates the Anti-Pulmonary Fibrosis Effect of Hirudin by Inhibiting Fibroblast Senescence. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1436. [PMID: 39062010 PMCID: PMC11274105 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12071436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive fibrotic lung disease for which there is a lack of effective pharmacological treatments. Hirudin, a natural peptide extracted from leeches, has been used for broad pharmacological purposes. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic effects of hirudin on IPF and its related mechanism of action. By constructing a mouse model of pulmonary fibrosis and treating it with hirudin in vivo, we found that hirudin exerted anti-fibrotic, anti-oxidative, and anti-fibroblast senescence effects. Moreover, using an in vitro model of stress-induced premature senescence in primary mouse lung fibroblasts and treating with hirudin, we observed inhibition of fibroblast senescence and upregulation of PGC1-alpha and Sirt3 expression. However, specific silencing of PGC1-alpha or Sirt3 suppressed the anti-fibroblast senescence effect of hirudin. Thus, the PGC1-alpha/Sirt3 pathway mediates the anti-fibroblast senescence effect of hirudin, potentially serving as a molecular mechanism underlying its anti-fibrosis and anti-oxidative stress effects exerted on the lungs.
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- Bin He
- School of Nursing, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China; (B.H.); (Y.T.); (W.H.); (B.W.)
- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; (Q.Z.); (Y.L.); (M.L.); (X.H.)
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; (Q.Z.); (Y.L.); (M.L.); (X.H.)
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- School of Nursing, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China; (B.H.); (Y.T.); (W.H.); (B.W.)
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; (Q.Z.); (Y.L.); (M.L.); (X.H.)
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; (Q.Z.); (Y.L.); (M.L.); (X.H.)
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- School of Nursing, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China; (B.H.); (Y.T.); (W.H.); (B.W.)
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- School of Nursing, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China; (B.H.); (Y.T.); (W.H.); (B.W.)
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China;
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; (Q.Z.); (Y.L.); (M.L.); (X.H.)
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; (Q.Z.); (Y.L.); (M.L.); (X.H.)
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- Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; (Q.Z.); (Y.L.); (M.L.); (X.H.)
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Bian Y, Yin D, Zhang P, Hong L, Yang M. Zerumbone alleviated bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice via SIRT1/Nrf2 pathway. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03170-z. [PMID: 38874804 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03170-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a persistent interstitial lung condition for which effective treatment options are currently lacking. Zerumbone (zerum), a humulane sesquiterpenoid extracted from Zingiber zerumbet Smith, has been documented in previous studies to possess various pharmacological benefits. The aim of this study was to observe and investigate the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of zerum on pulmonary fibrosis. We utilized a transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1-induced human lung fibroblast (MRC-5) activation model and a bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis mouse model. Cell counting kit 8 (CCK8) and cell migration assays were performed to assess the effects of zerum on MRC-5 cells. Masson's trichrome, Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE), and Sirius Red staining were conducted for pathological evaluation of lung tissue. Western blot experiments were conducted to measure the protein expression levels of Collagen I, α-SMA, Nrf2, and SIRT1. Immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry assays were used to detect the expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS), Nrf2, and α-SMA. ELISA was employed to measure the levels of MDA, SOD, and GSH-Px. Our findings from in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that zerum significantly inhibited the migration ability of TGF-β1-induced MRC-5 cells, reduced ROS production in TGF-β1-induced MRC-5 cells and pulmonary fibrosis mice, and decreased the expression of Collagen I and α-SMA proteins. Additionally, zerum activated the SIRT1/Nrf2 signaling pathway in TGF-β1-induced MRC-5 cells and pulmonary fibrosis mice. Knockdown of SIRT1 abolished the anti-fibrotic effects of zerum. These results suggest that zerum inhibits TGF-β1 and BLM-induced cell and mouse pulmonary fibrosis by activating the SIRT1/Nrf2 pathway.
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- Yali Bian
- Institute of Literature in Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Avenue, Qixia District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chinese People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command General Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Literature in Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Avenue, Qixia District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Literature in Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Avenue, Qixia District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Geng Q, Yan L, Shi C, Zhang L, Li L, Lu P, Cao Z, Li L, He X, Tan Y, Zhao N, Liu B, Lu C. Therapeutic effects of flavonoids on pulmonary fibrosis: A preclinical meta-analysis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 132:155807. [PMID: 38876010 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND The efficacy of flavonoid supplementation in animal models of pulmonary fibrosis has been demonstrated. PURPOSE We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of flavonoids in animal models of bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis. STUDY DESIGN Relevant studies (n = 45) were identified from English- and Chinese-language databases from the inception of the database until October 2023. METHODS Methodological quality was evaluated using the SYRCLE risk of bias tool. Statistical analyses were conducted using RevMan 5.3 and Stata 17.0. Lung inflammation and fibrosis score were the primary outcome indicators. RESULTS Flavonoids can alleviate pathological changes in the lungs. The beneficial effects of flavonoids on pulmonary fibrosis likely relate to their inhibition of inflammatory responses, restoration of oxidative and antioxidant homeostasis, and regulation of fibroblast proliferation, migration, and activation by transforming growth factor β1/mothers against the decapentaplegic homologue/AMP-activated protein kinase (TGF-β1/Smad3/AMPK), inhibitor kappa B alpha/nuclear factor-kappa B (IκBα/NF-κB), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT, interleukin 6/signal transducer/activator of transcription 3 (IL6/STAT3), and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Nrf2-Keap1) pathways. CONCLUSION Flavonoids are potential candidate compounds for the prevention and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis. However, extensive preclinical research is necessary to confirm the antifibrotic properties of natural flavonoids.
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- Qi Geng
- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China.
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China.
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Kelleher SL, Burkinshaw S, Kuyooro SE. Polyphenols and Lactation: Molecular Evidence to Support the Use of Botanical Galactagogues. Mol Nutr Food Res 2024; 68:e2300703. [PMID: 38676329 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300703] [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: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Botanicals and herbal supplements contain a diverse array of polyphenols that may affect mammary gland function and promote galactagogue activity. This scoping review is conducted to identify scientific literature elucidating how polyphenols affect mammary gland biology and cellular mechanisms critical for lactation. A literature search of PubMed and Medline reviews relevant studies in dairy animals, rodent models, and cultured mammary epithelial cells that are published from January 2010 until July 2023, to ascertain effects of polyphenols on mechanisms regulating milk production and composition. The PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Review) strategy is applied and 80 studies on polyphenols and their implications on milk production and composition are included in this review. Limited information delineating effects of polyphenols on the molecular pathways that affect lactation are found, although available information suggests modulation of Stat5 signaling/differentiation, Stat3 signaling/remodeling, mTOR and insulin signaling/energy production, and nuclear factor kappa beta (NFκβ) signaling/oxidative stress and inflammation may play roles. A profound lack of mechanistic information underscores the critical need for further research to understand the impact of botanical supplements and polyphenols on milk production and composition in humans to establish maternal nutritional guidelines to support lactation and breastfeeding goals.
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- Shannon L Kelleher
- Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
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Rong X, Wu H, Huang R, Chen C, Fu X, Yang M, Zhou A, Yang Q, Li Z. Rapid identification of chemical constituents and dynamic metabolic profile of Shenqi-Tiaoshen formula in rat plasma based on UPLC-Q-TOF/MS E. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 241:115981. [PMID: 38237543 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.115981] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Shenqi-Tiaoshen formula (SQTSF) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescription that has been employed in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Clinical practice has demonstrated that SQTSF is an effective prescription for stable COPD. However, owing to the complexity of TCM prescription, there is a lack of in-depth understanding of the chemical components of SQTSF and its in vivo metabolism studies. In this study, a comprehensive analytical strategy based on ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS) was established to identify the chemical components, the absorbed components, and the metabolites of SQTSF given by gavage in rats, and analyze their dynamic changes. As a result, 86 chemical components of SQTSF were characterized, which were mainly categorized into flavonoids, saponins, organic acids, terpenoids, etc. Among them, 13 compounds were confirmed unambiguously by reference standards. Furthermore, 20 prototype components and 46 metabolites were detected in rat plasma at different time points. It was found that one prototype component and thirteen metabolites could be detected during the entire 24 h, indicating that these compounds were slowly eliminated and thus accumulated in vivo over a prolonged duration. Interestingly, the phenomenon that three prototype components and fourteen metabolites reappeared after a period of disappearance from the plasma was found. It was also observed that different prototype components may generate the same metabolite. The metabolic processes of SQTSF in rats mainly included oxidation, reduction, hydration, demethylation, deglycosylation, methylation, acetylation, glucuronidation, glutathionylation, and associated combination reactions. Overall, the present study identified the chemical components of SQTSF and their dynamic metabolic profile in rat plasma, which provided a systematic and applicable strategy for screening and characterization of the prototype components and metabolites of TCM compound preparations.
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- Xuewen Rong
- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of the Application and Transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of Major Pulmonary Diseases, Hefei 230031, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula & Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of the Application and Transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of Major Pulmonary Diseases, Hefei 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230038, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of the Application and Transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of Major Pulmonary Diseases, Hefei 230031, China.
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Chen H, Xin W, Jiang J, Shan A, Ma J. Low-dose deoxynivalenol exposure inhibits hepatic mitophagy and hesperidin reverses this phenomenon by activating SIRT1. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 468:133854. [PMID: 38401214 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133854] [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: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Deoxynivalenol (DON) is by far the most common mycotoxin contaminating cereal foods and feeds. Furthermore, cleaning up DON from contaminated cereal items is challenging. Low-dose DON consumption poses a danger to humans and agricultural animals. The benefits of hesperidin (HDN) include liver protection, anti-oxidative stress, nontoxicity, and a broad range of sources. The study used immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, and transmission electron microscopy to identify factors associated with mitophagy in vitro and in vivo. We demonstrated that low-dose DON exposure inhibited mitophagy in the liver tissue of mice. SIRT1 was a crucial regulator of mitophagy. Moreover, DON stimulated the dephosphorylation of SIRT1 and the acetylation-regulated FOXO3 protein, which resulted in the transcriptional inhibition of FOXO3-driven BNIP3 and compromised the stability of the PINK1 protein mediated by BNIP3. Moreover, HDN's effect was comparable to that of a SIRT1 agonist, which led to a significant decrease in the level of mitophagy inhibition caused by low-dose DON exposure. When combined, these findings suggested that HDN might be a useful treatment approach for liver damage brought on by low-dose DON exposure. Above all, this research will offer fresh perspectives on a viable approach that will encourage further research into risk reduction initiatives for low-dose DON exposure.
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- Hao Chen
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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Ma J, Li G, Wang H, Mo C. Comprehensive review of potential drugs with anti-pulmonary fibrosis properties. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 173:116282. [PMID: 38401514 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116282] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic and progressive lung disease characterized by the accumulation of scar tissue in the lungs, which leads to impaired lung function and reduced quality of life. The prognosis for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), which is the most common form of pulmonary fibrosis, is generally poor. The median survival for patients with IPF is estimated to be around 3-5 years from the time of diagnosis. Currently, there are two approved drugs (Pirfenidone and Nintedanib) for the treatment of IPF. However, Pirfenidone and Nintedanib are not able to reverse or cure pulmonary fibrosis. There is a need for new pharmacological interventions that can slow or halt disease progression and cure pulmonary fibrosis. This review aims to provide an updated overview of current and future drug interventions for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and to summarize possible targets of potential anti-pulmonary fibrosis drugs, providing theoretical support for further clinical combination therapy or the development of new drugs.
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- Jie Ma
- Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Center for Medical Genetics, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; The Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children of MOE, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA; Center for RNA Science and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- The Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children of MOE, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Ji Z, Deng W, Chen D, Liu Z, Shen Y, Dai J, Zhou H, Zhang M, Xu H, Dai B. Recent understanding of the mechanisms of the biological activities of hesperidin and hesperetin and their therapeutic effects on diseases. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26862. [PMID: 38486739 PMCID: PMC10937595 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26862] [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: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Flavonoids are natural phytochemicals that have therapeutic effects and act in the prevention of several pathologies. These phytochemicals can be found in lemon, sweet orange, bitter orange, clementine. Hesperidin and hesperetin are citrus flavonoids from the flavanones subclass that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor and antibacterial potential. Preclinical studies and clinical trials demonstrated therapeutical effects of hesperidin and its aglycone hesperetin in various diseases, such as bone diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, digestive diseases, urinary tract diseases. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the biological activities of hesperidin and hesperetin, their therapeutic potential in various diseases and their associated molecular mechanisms. This article also discusses future considerations for the clinical applications of hesperidin and hesperetin.
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- Binhai County People's Hospital, No.148, Middle Fudong Road, Dongkan Town, Binhai County, Yancheng City, 224500, China
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- Binhai County People's Hospital, No.148, Middle Fudong Road, Dongkan Town, Binhai County, Yancheng City, 224500, China
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- Binhai County People's Hospital, No.148, Middle Fudong Road, Dongkan Town, Binhai County, Yancheng City, 224500, China
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- Binhai County People's Hospital, No.148, Middle Fudong Road, Dongkan Town, Binhai County, Yancheng City, 224500, China
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- Binhai County People's Hospital, No.148, Middle Fudong Road, Dongkan Town, Binhai County, Yancheng City, 224500, China
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- Binhai County People's Hospital, No.148, Middle Fudong Road, Dongkan Town, Binhai County, Yancheng City, 224500, China
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- Binhai County People's Hospital, No.148, Middle Fudong Road, Dongkan Town, Binhai County, Yancheng City, 224500, China
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- Binhai County People's Hospital, No.148, Middle Fudong Road, Dongkan Town, Binhai County, Yancheng City, 224500, China
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Zhang C, Xi Y, Zhang Y, He P, Su X, Fan F, Wu M, Kong X, Shi Y. Genetic association analysis of dietary intake and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a two-sample mendelian randomization study. BMC Pulm Med 2024; 24:15. [PMID: 38178024 PMCID: PMC10768076 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-023-02831-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND IPF is a complex lung disease whose aetiology is not fully understood, but diet may have an impact on its development and progression. Therefore, we investigated the potential causal connection between dietary intake and IPF through TSMR to offer insights for early disease prevention recommendations. METHODS The study incorporated 29 dietary exposure factors, oily fish intake, bacon intake, processed meat intake, poultry intake, beef intake, pork intake, lamb/mutton intake, non-oily fish intake, fresh fruit intake, cooked vegetable intake, baked bean intake, fresh tomato intake, tinned tomato intake, salad/raw vegetable intake, Fresh fruit intake, coffee intake, tea intake, water intake, red wine intake, average weekly beer plus cider intake, alcoholic drinks per week, cereal intake, bread intake, whole-wheat intake, whole-wheat cereal intake, cheese intake, yogurt intake, salt added to food and whole egg intake. The study explored the causal link between diet and IPF using TSMR analysis, predominantly the IVW method, and performed sensitivity analyses to validate the results. RESULT The study revealed that consuming oily fish, yogurt, and dried fruits had a protective effect against IPF, whereas the consumption of alcoholic beverages and beef was linked to an increased risk of IPF. CONCLUSION In this MR study, it was discovered that the consumption of oily fish, yogurt, and dried fruits exhibited a protective effect against IPF, whereas the intake of alcoholic beverages and beef was associated with an elevated risk of IPF. These findings underscore the significance of making informed and timely dietary decisions in IPF prevention.
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- Chenwei Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanxi Medical University Affiliated First Hospital, Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanxi Medical University Affiliated First Hospital, Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanxi Medical University Affiliated First Hospital, Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanxi Medical University Affiliated First Hospital, Taiyuan, 030000, China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Pneumoconiosis, Taiyuan, 030000, China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanxi Medical University Affiliated First Hospital, Taiyuan, 030000, China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Pneumoconiosis, Taiyuan, 030000, China.
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Wan R, Wang L, Zhu M, Li W, Duan Y, Yu G. Cellular Senescence: A Troy Horse in Pulmonary Fibrosis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16410. [PMID: 38003600 PMCID: PMC10671822 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic interstitial lung disease characterized by myofibroblast abnormal activation and extracellular matrix deposition. However, the pathogenesis of PF remains unclear, and treatment options are limited. Epidemiological studies have shown that the average age of PF patients is estimated to be over 65 years, and the incidence of the disease increases with age. Therefore, PF is considered an age-related disease. A preliminary study on PF patients demonstrated that the combination therapy of the anti-senescence drugs dasatinib and quercetin improved physical functional indicators. Given the global aging population and the role of cellular senescence in tissue and organ aging, understanding the impact of cellular senescence on PF is of growing interest. This article systematically summarizes the causes and signaling pathways of cellular senescence in PF. It also objectively analyzes the impact of senescence in AECs and fibroblasts on PF development. Furthermore, potential intervention methods targeting cellular senescence in PF treatment are discussed. This review not only provides a strong theoretical foundation for understanding and manipulating cellular senescence, developing new therapies to improve age-related diseases, and extending a healthy lifespan but also offers hope for reversing the toxicity caused by the massive accumulation of senescence cells in humans.
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- Ruyan Wan
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists of Pulmonary Fibrosis, College of Life Science, Institute of Biomedical Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (R.W.); (L.W.); (M.Z.); (W.L.); (Y.D.)
- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists of Pulmonary Fibrosis, College of Life Science, Institute of Biomedical Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (R.W.); (L.W.); (M.Z.); (W.L.); (Y.D.)
- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists of Pulmonary Fibrosis, College of Life Science, Institute of Biomedical Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (R.W.); (L.W.); (M.Z.); (W.L.); (Y.D.)
- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists of Pulmonary Fibrosis, College of Life Science, Institute of Biomedical Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (R.W.); (L.W.); (M.Z.); (W.L.); (Y.D.)
- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists of Pulmonary Fibrosis, College of Life Science, Institute of Biomedical Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (R.W.); (L.W.); (M.Z.); (W.L.); (Y.D.)
- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists of Pulmonary Fibrosis, College of Life Science, Institute of Biomedical Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (R.W.); (L.W.); (M.Z.); (W.L.); (Y.D.)
- State Key Laboratory Cell Differentiation and Regulation, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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Gong H, Han D, Luo Z, Zhu Q, Zhu X, Liu S, Chen D. Xiangshao Decoction alleviates gastric mucosal injury through NRF2 signaling pathway and reduces neuroinflammation in gastric ulcer rats. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 118:154954. [PMID: 37451149 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND A type of gastric mucosal injury disease known as gastric ulcer (GU) is clearly connected to the aberrant release of gastric acid. Traditional botanicals have the potential for anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and other multitarget therapies, as well as being safe. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential effects of Xiangshao Decoction (XST) on gastric mucosal injury in GU rats and to explore the possible molecular mechanisms. METHODS After identifying XST and its components, we established GU rats and cell models by acetic acid and H2O2 induction, respectively. SOD and MDA indexes in gastric tissues and GES-1 cells, and the serum levels of BDNF, ALT, and AST were detected with relevant kits, changes of the gastric mucosa were observed and recorded, and gastric tissue pathology was observed by H&E staining. The production of ROS in GES-1 cells was detected by fluorescent probes. Cell transfection techniques were used to silence or overexpress NRF2. The mRNA or protein expressions of NRF2, KEAP1, NQO1, HO-1, SOD2, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IBA1, GFAP, or γ-H2AX in the gastric tissue, hippocampus, or GES-1 cells were measured via qPCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence staining, or immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS The pH of gastric acid, ulcer score, and pathological damage score in GU rats could be reversed by XST administration. Expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in the gastric mucosal tissues and the hippocampus of GU rats after administration of XST were down. Expressions of NRF2, NQO1, HO-1, SOD2, etc. in the gastric mucosal tissues and BDNF in the hippocampus were up-regulated. The production of ROS and MDA and the expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and KEAP1 in H2O2-induced GES-1 cells were significantly reduced after XST intervention, while the activities of SOD and the expression of NRF2, NQO1, HO-1, and SOD2 were significantly increased, and these could be blocked by silencing NRF2 expression. CONCLUSIONS XST can improve oxidative stress injury and inflammatory response in GU rats and cell models, and its mechanism is mediated by the NRF2 signaling pathway.
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- Haiying Gong
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Instiute of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 23 Nanhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210017, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory of Neural Regeneration and Repair, Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, 10 You An Men Wai Xi Tou Tiao, Beijing 100069, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
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