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Meng X, Ge L, Zhang J, Xue J, Gonzalez-Gil G, Vrouwenvelder JS, Guo S, Li Z. Nanoplastics induced health risk: Insights into intestinal barrier homeostasis and potential remediation strategy by dietary intervention. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 472:134509. [PMID: 38704907 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134509] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Aged nanoplastics (aged-NPs) have unique characteristics endowed by environmental actions, such as rough surface, high oxygen content. Although studies have highlighted the potential hazards of aged-NPs, limited research has provided strategies for aged-NPs pollution remediation. The dietary intervention of quercetin is a novel insight to address the health risks of aged-NPs. This study explored the impact of aged-NPs on intestinal barrier homeostasis at the environmentally relevant dose and investigated the alleviating effects of quercetin on aged-NPs toxicity through transcriptomics and molecular biology analysis. It indicated that aged-NPs induced intestinal barrier dysfunction, which was characterized by higher permeability, increased inflammation, and loss of epithelial integrity, while quercetin restored it. Aged-NPs disrupted redox homeostasis, upregulated inflammatory genes controlled by AP-1, and led to Bax-dependent mitochondrial apoptosis. Quercetin intervention effectively mitigated inflammation and apoptosis by activating the Nrf2. Thus, quercetin decreased intestinal free radical levels, inhibiting the phosphorylation of p38 and JNK. This study unveiled the harmful effects of aged-NPs on intestinal homeostasis and the practicability of dietary intervention against aged-NPs toxicity. These findings broaden the understanding of the NPs toxicity and provide an effective dietary strategy to relieve the health risks of NPs. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: Growing levels of NPs pollution have represented severe health hazards to the population. This study focuses on the toxic mechanism of aged-NPs on the intestinal barrier and the alleviating effect of quercetin dietary intervention, which considers the environmental action and relevant dose. It revealed the harmful effects of aged-NPs on intestinal inflammation with the key point of free radical generation. Furthermore, a quercetin-rich diet holds significant promise for addressing and reversing intestinal damage caused by aged-NPs by maintaining intracellular redox homeostasis. These findings provide an effective dietary strategy to remediate human health risks caused by NPs.
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- Xuemei Meng
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University Shaanxi, Yangling 712100, PR China; School of Food Science and Engineering, Ningxia University, Ningxia, Yinchuan 750021, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University Shaanxi, Yangling 712100, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University Shaanxi, Yangling 712100, PR China
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- Cold-Region Water Resource Recovery Laboratory (CRWRRL), Environmental Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, SK S4S 0A2, Canada
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- Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Northwest A&F University Hospital, Northwest A&F University Shaanxi, Yangling 712100, PR China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University Shaanxi, Yangling 712100, PR China; Water Technologies Innovation Institute & Research advancement (WTIIRA), Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), P.O. Box 8328, Al-Jubail 31951, Saudi Arabia.
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Cecerska-Heryć E, Wiśniewska Z, Serwin N, Polikowska A, Goszka M, Engwert W, Michałów J, Pękała M, Budkowska M, Michalczyk A, Dołęgowska B. Can Compounds of Natural Origin Be Important in Chemoprevention? Anticancer Properties of Quercetin, Resveratrol, and Curcumin-A Comprehensive Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4505. [PMID: 38674092 PMCID: PMC11050349 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Malignant tumors are the second most common cause of death worldwide. More attention is being paid to the link between the body's impaired oxidoreductive balance and cancer incidence. Much attention is being paid to polyphenols derived from plants, as one of their properties is an antioxidant character: the ability to eliminate reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, chelate specific metal ions, modulate signaling pathways affecting inflammation, and raise the level and activity of antioxidant enzymes while lowering those with oxidative effects. The following three compounds, resveratrol, quercetin, and curcumin, are polyphenols modulating multiple molecular targets, or increasing pro-apoptotic protein expression levels and decreasing anti-apoptotic protein expression levels. Experiments conducted in vitro and in vivo on animals and humans suggest using them as chemopreventive agents based on antioxidant properties. The advantage of these natural polyphenols is low toxicity and weak adverse effects at higher doses. However, the compounds discussed are characterized by low bioavailability and solubility, which may make achieving the blood concentrations needed for the desired effect challenging. The solution may lie in derivatives of naturally occurring polyphenols subjected to structural modifications that enhance their beneficial effects or work on implementing new ways of delivering antioxidants that improve their solubility and bioavailability.
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- Elżbieta Cecerska-Heryć
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (Z.W.); (N.S.); (A.P.); (M.G.); (W.E.); (J.M.); (M.P.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (Z.W.); (N.S.); (A.P.); (M.G.); (W.E.); (J.M.); (M.P.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (Z.W.); (N.S.); (A.P.); (M.G.); (W.E.); (J.M.); (M.P.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (Z.W.); (N.S.); (A.P.); (M.G.); (W.E.); (J.M.); (M.P.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (Z.W.); (N.S.); (A.P.); (M.G.); (W.E.); (J.M.); (M.P.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (Z.W.); (N.S.); (A.P.); (M.G.); (W.E.); (J.M.); (M.P.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (Z.W.); (N.S.); (A.P.); (M.G.); (W.E.); (J.M.); (M.P.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (Z.W.); (N.S.); (A.P.); (M.G.); (W.E.); (J.M.); (M.P.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Medical Analytics, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Psychiatry, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Broniewskiego 26, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University of Szczecin, Powstancow Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (Z.W.); (N.S.); (A.P.); (M.G.); (W.E.); (J.M.); (M.P.); (B.D.)
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Yang F, Li X, Long J, Gao Q, Pan M, Wang J, Zhang Y. Therapeutic efficacy and pharmacological mechanism of Yindan Xinnaotong soft capsule on acute ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis and network pharmacology analysis. Metab Brain Dis 2024; 39:523-543. [PMID: 38157100 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-023-01337-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Yindan Xinnaotong soft capsule (YDXNT), a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, has shown a promising effect in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). The goal of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects and pharmacological mechanisms of YDXNT on AIS. Randomized controlled trials were searched and screened. Review Manager 5.4 was used for a meta-analysis. Active ingredients and targets of YDXNT were extracted from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database, Bioinformatics Analysis Tool for Molecular mechANism of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Encyclopaedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine. AIS-related targets were retrieved from GeneCards, OMIM, and DrugBank databases. We constructed PPI and ingredient-target networks, performed Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses, and conducted molecular docking. The YDXNT group had a higher total effective rate and a higher Barthel Index score. YDXNT reduced the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the whole blood viscosity at high and shear rates. Our study identified 313 ingredients and 1196 common targets. The key ingredients were mainly quercetin, neocryptotanshinone II, miltionone I, neotanshinone C, and tanshiquinone B, and the key targets were mainly SRC, MAPK3, AKT1, MAPK1, and JUN. GO analysis showed that the core targets mainly involved in atherosclerosis and neural apoptosis. The core pathways were lipid and atherosclerosis, PI3K-Akt, MAPK, and other pathways. Key ingredients exhibited robust binding interactions with core targets. YDXNT could effectively improve the total effective rate, ability of daily life, blood lipids, and blood viscosity. Antiatherosclerotic and neuroprotective effects are the main pharmacological mechanisms.Registration number: CRD42023400127.
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- Fangjie Yang
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China.
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Li Z, Zhu H, Liu H, Liu D, Liu J, Zhang Y, Qin Z, Xu Y, Peng Y, Ruan L, Li J, He Y, Liu B, Long Y. Synergistic dual cell therapy for atherosclerosis regression: ROS-responsive Bio-liposomes co-loaded with Geniposide and Emodin. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:129. [PMID: 38528554 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02389-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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The development of nanomaterials for delivering natural compounds has emerged as a promising approach for atherosclerosis therapy. However, premature drug release remains a challenge. Here, we present a ROS-responsive biomimetic nanocomplex co-loaded with Geniposide (GP) and Emodin (EM) in nanoliposome particles (LP NPs) for targeted atherosclerosis therapy. The nanocomplex, hybridized with the macrophage membrane (Møm), effectively evades immune system clearance and targets atherosclerotic plaques. A modified thioketal (TK) system responds to ROS-rich plaque regions, triggering controlled drug release. In vitro, the nanocomplex inhibits endothelial cell apoptosis and macrophage lipid accumulation, restores endothelial cell function, and promotes cholesterol effluxion. In vivo, it targets ROS-rich atherosclerotic plaques, reducing plaque area ROS levels and restoring endothelial cell function, consequently promoting cholesterol outflow. Our study demonstrates that ROS-responsive biomimetic nanocomplexes co-delivering GP and EM exert a synergistic effect against endothelial cell apoptosis and lipid deposition in macrophages, offering a promising dual-cell therapy modality for atherosclerosis regression.
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- Zhenxian Li
- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Pain, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Metabolic Cardiovascular Diseases Research, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, China.
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Papotti B, Dessena M, Adorni MP, Paleari D, Rinaldi L, Bernini F. In vitro evaluation of the immunomodulatory activity of the nutraceutical formulation AminoDefence. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2024; 75:173-184. [PMID: 38030612 DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2023.2283688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Immune system (IS) functionality is warranted by inter-dependent processes that balance body defences without exceeding in inflammation. An ideal nutraceutical approach should sustain the protective IS activity while controlling inflammation. The potential immunomodulatory activity of the food supplement (FS) AminoDefence was studied in resting macrophages RAW264.7 and following stimulation of bacterial- and viral-associated inflammation trough LPS and PolyI:C treatments, respectively. In unstimulated macrophages, the formulation exerted a dose-dependent immunostimulant activity by up-regulating NO, IL-6, TNF-α and MCP-1 release, while it dampened the aberrant release of these factors induced by pro-inflammatory stimuli. Exploring the contribution of single components Echinacea purpurea (E. purpurea) extract and quercetin, used at proportional concentrations than in whole formulation, a more pronounced immunostimulant effect was observed for E. purpurea, and an anti-inflammatory activity for quercetin. Hence, AminoDefence exerts an immunomodulatory activity in macrophages by effectively stimulating a protective inflammatory response and limiting it in cases of excessive inflammation.
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- Bianca Papotti
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neuroscience, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neuroscience, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Jin G, Xu W, Tang H, Cui Y, Zhang H. Bisdemethoxycurcumin, a curcumin, protects chondrocytes, and reduces cartilage inflammation via the NRF2/HO-1/NLRP3 pathway. Immun Inflamm Dis 2024; 12:e1195. [PMID: 38411358 PMCID: PMC10898200 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.1195] [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] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the effect of bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) on osteoarthritis (OA) and comprehensively evaluate the role of the Nuclear Factor erythroid 2-Related Factor 2 (Nrf2) signalling pathway in chondrocytes. METHOD In our study, we treated chondrocytes with BDMC in an in vitro chondrocyte assay and measured its influence on extracellular matrix (ECM) expression, downstream heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) levels. RESULTS Our study indicates that BDMC significantly activates the Nrf2 signaling pathway in chondrocytes in vitro. Furthermore, the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 3, interleukin 1β, recombinant a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTS)4 and (ADAMTS)5 was significantly suppressed by BDMC. CONCLUSION This study confirms the potential for BDMC to activate the Nrf2/HO-1/NLRP3 signalling pathway and alleviate OA symptoms. Therefore, BDMC is a promising therapeutic agent for OA that offers new insights and treatment methods.
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- Gang Jin
- Department of OrthopedicsTaizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, LinhaiZhejiangChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsTaizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, LinhaiZhejiangChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsTaizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, LinhaiZhejiangChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsTaizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, LinhaiZhejiangChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsTaizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, LinhaiZhejiangChina
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Xing Q, Liu X, Liu Z, Yan Q, Hu Y, Li W, Peng K. Elucidating the Mechanism of Buyanghuanwu Decoction Acting on Pulmonary Fibrosis Based on Network Pharmacology and Animal Studies. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2024; 27:1046-1055. [PMID: 37612869 PMCID: PMC11165711 DOI: 10.2174/1386207326666230823093958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Buyanghuanwu Decoction (BYHWD) is a clinically proven prescription effective in treating pulmonary fibrosis (PF), but the molecular mechanism underlying its action remains unclear. The network pharmacology analysis was performed to elucidate the acting substances and related pathways of BYHWD in treating bleomycin (BLM) induced PF mouse. METHODS First, the pharmacologically active components and corresponding targets in BYHWD were identified through the TCMSP database and literature review. Second, PF-related targets were identified through the DisGeNet database. Then, the components-targets network of BYHWD in PF treatment was constructed using Cytoscape. The DAVID database was used for the enrichment analysis of GO terms and KEGG pathways. At last, the therapeutic effect of BYHWD on BLMinduced PF mice were verified, and the mRNA and protein expression of related targets was determined through RT-PCR and western blotting, respectively. RESULTS The core component-target network contained 58 active components and 147 targets. Thirty-nine core targets were mainly involved in the regulation of biological functions and KEGG pathways, such as the positive regulation of nitric oxide biosynthesis and the TNF signaling pathway. These core targets were obtained through enrichment analysis. Moreover, animal studies revealed that BYHWD down-regulated the mRNA expression levels of TNF, IL-6, IL-1β, and NOS2 and inhibited NF-κB and p38 phosphorylation. CONCLUSION The effects of BYHWD on PF mice are therapeutic, and its anti-PF mechanism mainly involves the effects on inflammatory factors and the NF-κB/p38 pathway.
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- Qichang Xing
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China
- Zhou Honghao Research Institute Xiangtan, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China
- Zhou Honghao Research Institute Xiangtan, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China
- College of Pharmacy, Changsha Medical College, Changsha, Hunan, 410219, China
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Zamanian MY, Soltani A, Khodarahmi Z, Alameri AA, Alwan AMR, Ramírez-Coronel AA, Obaid RF, Abosaooda M, Heidari M, Golmohammadi M, Anoush M. Targeting Nrf2 signaling pathway by quercetin in the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders: An overview and update on new developments. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2023; 37:1050-1064. [PMID: 37259891 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neurological disorders (NLDs) are widely acknowledged as a significant public health concern worldwide. Stroke, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are three of these disorders that have sparked major study attention. Neurological dysfunction, protein buildup, oxidation and neuronal injury, and aberrant mitochondria are all prevalent neuropathological hallmarks of these disorders. The signaling cascade of nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) shares all of them as a common target. Several studies have found that overexpression of Nrf2 is a promising treatment method in NLDs. Effective treatment of these disorders continues to be a universal concern regardless of various medicines. In order to treat a variety of neurological problems, organic remedies may provide an alternative treatment. It has been demonstrated that polyphenols like quercetin (Que) offer considerable capabilities for treating NLDs. One of Que's greatest key targets, Nrf2, has the capacity to control the production of a number of cytoprotective enzymes that exhibit neuroprotective, detoxifying, and antioxidative effects. Additionally, Que enhanced the expression of Nrf2 and inhibited alterations in the shape and death of neurons in the hippocampus. OBJECTIVE In this review, we have focused on Que's medicinal prospects as a neuroprotective drug. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar were used to search articles for this study. RESULTS The findings of this research demonstrate that (1) Que protected the blood-brain barrier via stimulating Nrf2 in animal stroke, which alleviated ischemic reperfusion and motor dysfunction. (2) By triggering the Nrf2 pathway, Que reduced the neuroinflammation and oxidative damage brought on by TBI in the cortex. (3) In an experimental model of AD, Que enhanced cognitive function by decreasing A1-4, antioxidant activity, and Nrf2 levels in the brain. CONCLUSION We discuss recent research on Que-mediated Nrf2 expression in the management of several NLDs in this paper.
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- Mohammad Yasin Zamanian
- Neurophysiology Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Radiological Techniques, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Iraq
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- Azogues Campus Nursing Career, Health and Behavior Research Group (HBR), Psychometry and Ethology Laboratory, Catholic University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
- Doctorate in Psychology, University of Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research Group, CES University, Medellín, Colombia
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research Group, CES University, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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Ebrahimi F, Ghazimoradi MM, Fatima G, Bahramsoltani R. Citrus flavonoids and adhesion molecules: Potential role in the management of atherosclerosis. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21849. [PMID: 38028000 PMCID: PMC10663934 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21849] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis as a chronic inflammatory disorder is accompanied with oxidative stress which causes a high morbidity and mortality. Adhesion molecules, including intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), P-selectin, and E-selectin, are amongst the most important contributors in atherosclerosis. In such cases, dietary interventions with functional foods containing natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory constituents are of a great interest. Citrus fruits are rich sources of flavonoids as natural pigments with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. This study aims to review current evidence regarding the role of citrus flavonoids in the management of atherosclerosis with a focus on their effect on adhesion molecules. Electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched with the names of adhesion molecules and flavonoids from inception until January 2023. The included articles highly support the beneficial effects of citrus flavonoids in preclinical models of atherosclerosis. Quercetin, naringin and naringenin, hesperidin and hesperetin, nobiletin, rutin, luteolin, apigenin, and kaempferol are the most common flavonoids in citrus fruits which could modulate adhesion molecules including ICAM-1, VCAM-1, E-selectin, and P-selectin. Additionally, markers of chronic inflammation such as interleukins, tumor necrosis factor-α, nuclear factor-κB, and nitric oxide signaling, as well as oxidative stress markers like superoxide dismutase and glutathione were all normalized upon administration of citrus flavonoids. Conclusively, this review confirms the modulatory role of flavonoids on adhesion molecules in atherosclerosis based on the preclinical evaluations. Thus, citrus fruits can be further studied in atherosclerotic patients regarding their activity in reducing adhesion molecules.
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- Farnaz Ebrahimi
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- PhytoPharmacology Interest Group (PPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Isfahan, Iran
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- Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Era University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hu T, Yu WP, Zou HX, Chai ZH, Le SY, Hu FJ, Wang YC, Huang H, Lai SQ, Liu JC. Role of dysregulated ferroptosis‑related genes in cardiomyocyte ischemia‑reperfusion injury: Experimental verification and bioinformatics analysis. Exp Ther Med 2023; 26:534. [PMID: 37869642 PMCID: PMC10587876 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2023.12233] [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: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Acute myocardial infarction is a life-threatening condition with high mortality and complication rates. Although myocardial reperfusion can preserve ischemic myocardial tissue, it frequently exacerbates tissue injury, a phenomenon known as ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). However, the underlying pathological mechanisms of IRI remain to be completely understood. Ferroptosis is a novel type of regulated cell death that is associated with various pathological conditions, including angiocardiopathy. The purpose of this article was to elucidate the possible mechanistic role of ferroptosis in IRI through bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation. Healthy and IRI heart samples were screened for differentially expressed ferroptosis-related genes and functional enrichment analysis was performed to determine the potential crosstalk and pathways involved. A protein-protein interaction network was established for IRI, and 10 hub genes that regulate ferroptosis, including HIF1A, EGFR, HMOX1, and ATF3 were identified. In vitro, an anoxia/reoxygenation (A/R) injury model was established using H9c2 cardiomyoblasts to validate the bioinformatics analysis results, and extensive ferroptosis was detected. A total of 4 key hub genes and 3 key miRNAs were also validated. It was found that IRI was related to the aberrant infiltration of immune cells and the small-molecule drugs that may protect against IRI by preventing ferroptosis were identified. These results provide novel insights into the role of ferroptosis in IRI, which can help identify novel therapeutic targets.
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- Tie Hu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Surgical Diseases, Jiangxi Academy of Clinical Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar M, Hosseinzadeh H. A review of how the saffron (Crocus sativus) petal and its main constituents interact with the Nrf2 and NF-κB signaling pathways. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 396:1879-1909. [PMID: 37067583 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02487-5] [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: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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The primary by-product of saffron (Crocus sativus) processing is saffron petals, which are produced in large quantities but are discarded. The saffron petals contain a variety of substances, including alkaloids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, glycosides, kaempferol, and minerals. Pharmacological investigations revealed the antibacterial, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antinociceptive, antispasmodic, antitussive, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, and renoprotective properties of saffron petals, which are based on their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects. The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway protects against oxidative stress, carcinogenesis, and inflammation. Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-ĸB) is a protein complex involved in approximately all animal cells and participates in different biological procedures such as apoptosis, cell growth, development, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) transcription, immune response, and inflammation. The pharmacological properties of saffron and its compounds are discussed in this review, along with their associated modes of action, particularly the Nrf2 and NF-ĸB signaling pathways. Without considering a time constraint, our team conducted this review using search engines or electronic databases like PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Saffron petals and their main constituents may have protective effects in numerous organs such as the brain, colon, heart, joints, liver, lung, and pancreas through several mechanisms, including the Nrf2/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1)/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) signaling cascade, which would then result in its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and therapeutic effects.
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Ji L, Song T, Ge C, Wu Q, Ma L, Chen X, Chen T, Chen Q, Chen Z, Chen W. Identification of bioactive compounds and potential mechanisms of scutellariae radix-coptidis rhizoma in the treatment of atherosclerosis by integrating network pharmacology and experimental validation. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 165:115210. [PMID: 37499457 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims at investigating the potential targets and functional mechanisms of Scutellariae Radix-Coptidis Rhizoma (QLYD) against atherosclerosis (AS) through network pharmacology, molecular docking, bioinformatic analysis and experimental validation. METHODS The compositions of QLYD were collected from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP) and literature, where the main active components of QLYD and corresponding targets were identified. The potential therapeutic targets of AS were excavated using the OMIM database, DrugBank database, DisGeNET database, CTD database and GEO datasets. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of common targets was constructed and visualized by Cytoscape 3.7.2 software. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) analysis were performed to analyze the function of core targets in the PPI network. Molecular docking was carried out using AutoDockTools, AutoDock Vina, and PyMOL software to verify the correlation between the main components of QLYD and the core targets. Mouse AS model was established and the results of network pharmacology were verified by in vivo experiments. RESULTS Totally 49 active components and 225 corresponding targets of QLYD were obtained, where 68 common targets were identified by intersecting with AS-related targets. Five hub genes including IL6, VEGFA, AKT1, TNF, and IL1B were screened from the PPI network. GO functional analysis reported that these targets had associations mainly with cellular response to oxidative stress, regulation of inflammatory response, epithelial cell apoptotic process, and blood coagulation. KEGG pathway analysis demonstrated that these targets were correlated to AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications, TNF signaling pathway, IL-17 signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, and NF-kappa B signaling pathway. Results of molecular docking indicated good binding affinity of QLYD to FOS, AKT1, and TNF. Animal experiments showed that QLYD could inhibit inflammation, improve blood lipid levels and reduce plaque area in AS mice to prevent and treat AS. CONCLUSION QLYD may exert anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress effects through multi-component, multi-target and multi-pathway to treat AS.
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- Lingyun Ji
- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250355, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250011, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Linyi Tradition Chinese Medical Hospital, Linyi, Shandong Province 276600, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250355, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250355, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250011, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250355, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250355, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250011, China; Subject of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine,Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250355, China.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250011, China.
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Dehghani F, Vafa M, Ebrahimkhani A, Găman MA, Sezavar Seyedi Jandaghi SH. Effects of quercetin supplementation on endothelial dysfunction biomarkers and depression in post-myocardial infarction patients: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 56:73-80. [PMID: 37344086 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.04.019] [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: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endothelial dysfunction and depression are highly prevalent in patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction (MI). Epidemiological studies have pointed out that a diet rich in flavonoids, e.g., quercetin, can prevent the development of these biological phenomena. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effects of quercetin supplementation on the levels of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) and on depression in post-MI subjects. METHODS Eighty-eight post-MI patients who had experienced their first MI (body mass index ≤35 kg/m2, age 30-65 years) were recruited from the Rasool-e-Akram and Afshar Hospitals, Iran, and included in this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind parallel study. The participants were randomly assigned to receive a daily dose of 500 mg quercetin (n = 44) or placebo (n = 44) for 8 weeks. Serum concentrations of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 were quantified by ELISA and depression levels were assessed using the Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI-II) questionnaire at baseline and at 8-week follow-up. RESULTS Seventy-six participants completed the study, but the intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis was conducted for all 88 participants who were randomized into the intervention groups. No significant changes in serum concentrations of ICAM-1 or VCAM-1 (P = 0.21 and P = 0.80, respectively) were observed after 8 weeks of quercetin supplementation versus placebo. In addition, depression levels did not differ significantly between the quercetin and placebo groups. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrated that in post-MI patients, daily supplementation with quercetin (500 mg/day) for 8 weeks did not affect endothelial dysfunction biomarkers and depression levels. This trial was registered at IRCT.ir as IRCT20190428043405N1.
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- Fereshteh Dehghani
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; Department of Hematology, Center of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Institute of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Kiouas K, Oussedik-Oumehdi H, Laraba-Djebari F. Therapeutic outcome of quercetin nanoparticles on Cerastes cerastes venom-induced hepatorenal toxicity: a preclinical study. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023; 18:367-390. [PMID: 37125660 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2022-0188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the therapeutic potential of quercetin (QT) and QT-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (QT-NPs) on Cerastes cerastes venom-mediated inflammation, redox imbalance, hepatorenal tissue damage and local hemorrhage. Methods: The developed QT-NPs were first submitted to physicochemical characterization and then evaluated in the 'challenge then treat' and 'preincubation' models of envenoming. Results: QT-NPs efficiently alleviated hepatorenal toxicity, inflammation and redox imbalance and significantly attenuated venom-induced local hemorrhage. Interestingly, QT-NPs were significantly more efficient than free QT at 24 h post-envenoming, pointing to the efficacy of this drug-delivery system. Conclusion: These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of QT-NPs on venom-induced toxicity and open up the avenue for their use in the management of snakebite envenoming.
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- Kahina Kiouas
- USTHB, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular & Molecular Biology, BP 32, El-Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- USTHB, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular & Molecular Biology, BP 32, El-Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- USTHB, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular & Molecular Biology, BP 32, El-Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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Ho D, Lynd TO, Jun C, Shin J, Millican RC, Estep BK, Chen J, Zhang X, Brott BC, Kim DW, Sherwood JA, Hwang PTJ. MiR-146a encapsulated liposomes reduce vascular inflammatory responses through decrease of ICAM-1 expression, macrophage activation, and foam cell formation. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:3461-3474. [PMID: 36723042 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03280e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Vascular insults can create an inflammatory cascade involving endothelial cell, smooth muscle cell, and macrophage activation which can eventually lead to vascular disease such as atherosclerosis. Several studies have identified microRNA 146a's (miR-146a) anti-inflammatory potential based on its role in regulating the nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-κβ) pathway. Therefore, in this study, we introduced exogenous miR-146a encapsulated by liposomes to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated vascular cells and macrophages to reduce inflammatory responses. First, the miR-146a encapsulated liposomes showed uniform size (radius 96.4 ± 4.22 nm) and round shape, long term stability (at least two months), high encapsulation efficiency (69.73 ± 0.07%), and were well transfected to human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs), human aortic smooth muscle cells (SMCs), and human differentiated monocytes (U937 cells). In addition, we demonstrated that miR-146a encapsulated liposomes reduced vascular inflammation responses in HAECs and SMCs through inhibition of ICAM-1 expression and decreased monocyte adhesion. In macrophages, miR-146a liposome treatment demonstrated decreased production of proinflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), as well as reduced oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) uptake and foam cell formation. Thus, based on these results, miR-146a encapsulated liposomes may be promising for reducing vascular inflammation by targeting its multiple associated mediators.
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- Donald Ho
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Brain Research Institute, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, 35015, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Endomimetics, LLC, Birmingham, AL, 35242, USA.
- Department of Medicine and Division of Cardiovascular Disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Brain Research Institute, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, 35015, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
- Endomimetics, LLC, Birmingham, AL, 35242, USA.
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Silva BR, Silva JRV. Mechanisms of action of non-enzymatic antioxidants to control oxidative stress during in vitro follicle growth, oocyte maturation, and embryo development. Anim Reprod Sci 2023; 249:107186. [PMID: 36638648 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107186] [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: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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In vitro follicle growth and oocyte maturation still has a series of limitations, since not all oocytes matured in vitro have the potential to develop in viable embryos. One of the factors associated with low oocyte quality is the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during in vitro culture. Therefore, this review aims to discuss the role of non-enzymatic antioxidants in the control of oxidative stress during in vitro follicular growth, oocyte maturation and embryonic development. A wide variety of non-enzymatic antioxidants (melatonin, resveratrol, L-ascorbic acid, L-carnitine, N-acetyl-cysteine, cysteamine, quercetin, nobiletin, lycopene, acteoside, mogroside V, phycocyanin and laminarin) have been used to supplement culture media. Some of them, like N-acetyl-cysteine, cysteamine, nobiletin and quercetin act by increasing the levels of glutathione (GSH), while melatonin and resveratrol increase the expression of antioxidant enzymes and minimize oocyte oxidative stress. L-ascorbic acid reduces free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Lycopene positively regulates the expression of many antioxidant genes. Additionally, L-carnitine protects DNA against ROS-induced damage, while acteoside and laminarin reduces the expression of proapoptotic genes. Mogrosides increases mitochondrial function and reduces intracellular ROS levels, phycocyanin reduces lipid peroxidation, and lycopene neutralizes the adverse effects of ROS. Thus, it is very important to know their mechanisms of actions, because the combination of two or more antioxidants with different activities has great potential to improve in vitro culture systems.
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- Bianca R Silva
- Laboratory of Physiology and Biotechnology of Reproduction, Federal University of Ceara, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Biotechnology of Reproduction, Federal University of Ceara, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
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Potential Role of Quercetin Glycosides as Anti-Atherosclerotic Food-Derived Factors for Human Health. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020258. [PMID: 36829817 PMCID: PMC9952755 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020258] [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: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Quercetin is a monomeric polyphenol of plant origin that belongs to the flavonol-type flavonoid subclass. Extensive studies using cultured cells and experimental model animals have demonstrated the anti-atherosclerotic effects of dietary quercetin in relation to the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). As quercetin is exclusively present in plant-based foods in the form of glycosides, this review focuses on the bioavailability and bioefficacy of quercetin glycosides in relation to vascular health effects. Some glucose-bound glycosides are absorbed from the small intestine after glucuronide/sulfate conjugation. Both conjugated metabolites and deconjugated quercetin aglycones formed by plasma β-glucuronidase activity act as food-derived anti-atherogenic factors by exerting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering effects. However, most quercetin glycosides reach the large intestine, where they are subject to gut microbiota-dependent catabolism resulting in deglycosylated aglycone and chain-scission products. These catabolites also affect vascular health after transfer into the circulation. Furthermore, quercetin glycosides may improve gut microbiota profiles. A variety of human cohort studies and intervention studies support the idea that the intake of quercetin glycoside-rich plant foods such as onion helps to prevent CVD. Thus, quercetin glycoside-rich foods offer potential benefits in terms of cardiovascular health and possible clinical applications.
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Jafari M, Boskabaday MH, Rezaee SA, Rezaeian S, Behrouz S, Ramezannejad R, Pourianfar HR. Lentinan and β-glucan extract from shiitake mushroom, Lentinula edodes, alleviate acute LPS-induced hematological changes in mice. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023; 26:836-842. [PMID: 37396940 PMCID: PMC10311971 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2023.67669.14820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Objectives Immunomodulatory activity of β-glucans of shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) has been known. We investigated whether β-glucans from L. edodes would attenuate the acute effects of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) on peripheral hematological parameters in mice. Materials and Methods An in-house β-glucans extract (BG) prepared from fruiting bodies of shiitake mushroom L. edodes was chemically measured and characterized using spectrophotometry and HPLC. Male BALB/c mice directly inhaled aerosolized LPS of 3 mg/ml and were treated with BG or commercial β-glucan (known as lentinan; LNT) (10 mg/kg bw) at 1 hr before or 6 hr after LPS inhalation. The blood samples were collected by cardiac puncture from euthanized mice at 16 hr post-treatment. Results The results showed a significant reduction in levels of blood parameters, including red blood cells (RBC), hemoglobin (HGB), hematocrit (HCT), and platelets (PLT); and a significant increase in blood lymphocyte counts in LPS-treated mice as compared with the control mice (P≤0.05). Total white blood cells, neutrophils, and monocyte counts did not show any significant difference among the groups. Treatment of LPS-challenged mice with LNT or BG significantly increased the levels of RBC, HGB, HCT, and PLT; and reduced blood lymphocyte counts as compared with LPS-treated mice (P≤0.05). Conclusion These findings suggest that β-glucans from L. edodes might be effective in attenuating the effects of inhaled LPS on peripheral blood parameters. Thus, these findings might be useful in acute inflammatory diseases particularly pulmonary infectious diseases in which the hematological parameters would be affected.
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- Mojdeh Jafari
- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Research Centre, Mashhad, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Research Centre, Mashhad, Iran
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- Industrial Fungi Biotechnology Research Department, Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)- Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Industrial Fungi Biotechnology Research Department, Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)- Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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- Industrial Fungi Biotechnology Research Department, Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)- Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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Santos AL, Sinha S. Ageing, Metabolic Dysfunction, and the Therapeutic Role of Antioxidants. Subcell Biochem 2023; 103:341-435. [PMID: 37120475 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-26576-1_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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The gradual ageing of the world population has been accompanied by a dramatic increase in the prevalence of obesity and metabolic diseases, especially type 2 diabetes. The adipose tissue dysfunction associated with ageing and obesity shares many common physiological features, including increased oxidative stress and inflammation. Understanding the mechanisms responsible for adipose tissue dysfunction in obesity may help elucidate the processes that contribute to the metabolic disturbances that occur with ageing. This, in turn, may help identify therapeutic targets for the treatment of obesity and age-related metabolic disorders. Because oxidative stress plays a critical role in these pathological processes, antioxidant dietary interventions could be of therapeutic value for the prevention and/or treatment of age-related diseases and obesity and their complications. In this chapter, we review the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which obesity predisposes individuals to accelerated ageing. Additionally, we critically review the potential of antioxidant dietary interventions to counteract obesity and ageing.
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- Ana L Santos
- IdISBA - Fundación de Investigación Sanitaria de las Islas Baleares, Palma, Spain.
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Zhang Y, Liu YN, Xie S, Xu X, Xu RA. Evaluation of the inhibitory effect of quercetin on the pharmacokinetics of tucatinib in rats by a novel UPLC-MS/MS assay. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2022; 60:621-626. [PMID: 35289238 PMCID: PMC8928849 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2048862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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CONTEXT Tucatinib (CYP2C8 substrate) and quercetin (CYP2C8 inhibitor) are two common drugs for the treatment of cancer. However, the effect of quercetin on the metabolism of tucatinib remains unknown. OBJECTIVE We validated a sensitive method to quantify tucatinib levels in rat plasma based on ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS), which was successfully employed to explore the effect of quercetin on tucatinib pharmacokinetics in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS An Acquity UPLC BEH C18 column was applied to achieve the separation of tucatinib and internal standard (IS) talazoparib after protein precipitation with acetonitrile. Then, we used this assay to investigate the effect of different doses of quercetin (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg) on the exposure of orally administered tucatinib (30 mg/kg) in 24 Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, which were randomly divided into three quercetin pre-treated groups and one control group (n = 6). RESULTS Our developed assay was verified in all aspects of bioanalytical method validation, involving lower limit of quantification (LLOQ), selectivity, accuracy and precision, calibration curve, extraction recovery, matrix effect and stability. After pre-treatment with 100 mg/kg quercetin, AUC0→t, AUC0→∞ and Cmax of tucatinib were remarkably increased by 75.4%, 75.8% and 59.1% (p < 0.05), respectively, while CLz/F was decreased significantly by 47.3% (p < 0.05) when compared with oral administration of 30 mg/kg tucatinib alone. This change is dose-dependent. CONCLUSIONS This study will help better understand the pharmacokinetic properties of tucatinib with concurrent use with quercetin, and more clinical verifications were inspired to confirm whether this interaction has clinical significance in humans.
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- Ying Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Ningbo No. 2 Hospital), Ningbo, China
- Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Meng-zhen S, Ju L, Lan-chun Z, Cai-feng D, Shu-da Y, Hao-fei Y, Wei-yan H. Potential therapeutic use of plant flavonoids in AD and PD. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11440. [DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Fakhri S, Moradi SZ, Nouri Z, Cao H, Wang H, Khan H, Xiao J. Modulation of integrin receptor by polyphenols: Downstream Nrf2-Keap1/ARE and associated cross-talk mediators in cardiovascular diseases. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:1592-1616. [PMID: 36073725 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2118226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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As a group of heterodimeric and transmembrane glycoproteins, integrin receptors are widely expressed in various cell types overall the body. During cardiovascular dysfunction, integrin receptors apply inhibitory effects on the antioxidative pathways, including nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-Kelch like ECH Associated Protein 1 (Keap1)/antioxidant response element (ARE) and interconnected mediators. As such, dysregulation in integrin signaling pathways influences several aspects of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart failure, arrhythmia, angina, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, platelet aggregation and coagulation. So, modulation of integrin pathway could trigger the downstream antioxidant pathways toward cardioprotection. Regarding the involvement of multiple aforementioned mediators in the pathogenesis of CVDs, as well as the side effects of conventional drugs, seeking for novel alternative drugs is of great importance. Accordingly, the plant kingdom could pave the road in the treatment of CVDs. Of natural entities, polyphenols are multi-target and accessible phytochemicals with promising potency and low levels of toxicity. The present study aims at providing the cardioprotective roles of integrin receptors and downstream antioxidant pathways in heart failure, arrhythmia, angina, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, platelet aggregation and coagulation. The potential role of polyphenols has been also revealed in targeting the aforementioned dysregulated signaling mediators in those CVDs.
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- Sajad Fakhri
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang), Key Laboratory of Bioactive Polysaccharides of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Quercetin Protects against MPP+/MPTP-Induced Dopaminergic Neuron Death in Parkinson’s Disease by Inhibiting Ferroptosis. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:7769355. [PMID: 36105483 PMCID: PMC9467739 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7769355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Ferroptosis, a novel form of regulated cell death, is caused by accumulation of lipid peroxides and excessive iron deposition. This process has been linked to the death of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra compacta (SNc) of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. Quercetin (QCT), a natural flavonoid, has multiple pharmacological activities. However, it has not been established whether QCT can protect against dopaminergic neuron death by inhibiting ferroptosis. In this study, we investigated the potential antiferroptotic effects of QCT in cellular models established using specific ferroptosis inducers (Erastin and RSL-3) and MPP+. The effects were also explored using MPTP-induced PD mouse models. The cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was performed to assess cell viability. Variations in mitochondrial morphology were evaluated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) while the mitochondrial membrane potential, mass, and ROS were measured by fluorescent probes. Lipid peroxidation levels were assayed through measurement of lipid ROS, MDA, GSH, and SOD levels. The effects of QCT on MPTP-induced behavioral disorders were examined by rotarod and open field tests. In vitro and in vivo, QCT significantly inhibited ferroptosis by activating the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) protein. Additionally, QCT ameliorated motor behavioral impairments and protected against the loss of dopaminergic neurons in MPTP-induced PD models. Interestingly, Nrf2 knockdown alleviated the protective effects of QCT against ferroptosis. In conclusion, these results demonstrate that ferroptosis is involved in MPP+/MPTP-induced PD, and QCT inhibits ferroptosis by activating the Nrf2 protein. Therefore, QCT is a potential agent for preventing the loss of dopaminergic neurons by targeting ferroptosis.
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Tyler SEB, Tyler LDK. Therapeutic roles of plants for 15 hypothesised causal bases of Alzheimer's disease. NATURAL PRODUCTS AND BIOPROSPECTING 2022; 12:34. [PMID: 35996065 PMCID: PMC9395556 DOI: 10.1007/s13659-022-00354-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is progressive and ultimately fatal, with current drugs failing to reverse and cure it. This study aimed to find plant species which may provide therapeutic bioactivities targeted to causal agents proposed to be driving AD. A novel toolkit methodology was employed, whereby clinical symptoms were translated into categories recognized in ethnomedicine. These categories were applied to find plant species with therapeutic effects, mined from ethnomedical surveys. Survey locations were mapped to assess how this data is at risk. Bioactivities were found of therapeutic relevance to 15 hypothesised causal bases for AD. 107 species with an ethnological report of memory improvement demonstrated therapeutic activity for all these 15 causal bases. The majority of the surveys were found to reside within biodiversity hotspots (centres of high biodiversity under threat), with loss of traditional knowledge the most common threat. Our findings suggest that the documented plants provide a large resource of AD therapeutic potential. In demonstrating bioactivities targeted to these causal bases, such plants may have the capacity to reduce or reverse AD, with promise as drug leads to target multiple AD hallmarks. However, there is a need to preserve ethnomedical knowledge, and the habitats on which this knowledge depends.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Bangor University, Gwynedd, UK
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Ose J, Gigic B, Hardikar S, Lin T, Himbert C, Warby CA, Peoples AR, Lindley CL, Boehm J, Schrotz-King P, Figueiredo JC, Toriola AT, Siegel EM, Li CI, Ulrich A, Schneider M, Shibata D, Ulrich CM. Presurgery Adhesion Molecules and Angiogenesis Biomarkers Are Differently Associated with Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Cancer: Results from the ColoCare Study. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022; 31:1650-1660. [PMID: 35667092 PMCID: PMC9509698 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-22-0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cell-to-cell adhesion and angiogenesis are hallmarks of cancer. No studies have examined associations of adhesion molecules and angiogenesis biomarkers with clinical outcomes in colorectal cancer. METHODS In presurgery serum from n = 426 patients with colorectal cancer (stage I-III), we investigated associations of CRP, SAA, adhesion molecules (sICAM-1, sVCAM-1), and angiogenesis markers (VEGF-A and VEGF-D) with overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), and risk of recurrence. We computed HRs and 95% confidence intervals; adjusted for age, sex, BMI, stage, site, and study site, stratified by tumor site in exploratory analyses. RESULTS N = 65 (15%) were deceased, and 39 patients (14%) had a recurrence after a median follow-up of 31 months. We observed significant associations of biomarkers with OS, DFS, and risk of recurrence on a continuous scale and comparing top to bottom tertile, with HRs ranging between 1.19 and 13.92. CRP was associated with risk of death and recurrence in patients in the top tertile compared with patients in the bottom tertile, for example, risk of recurrence HRQ3-Q1: 13.92 (1.72-112.56). Significant heterogeneity between biomarkers and clinical outcomes was observed in stratified analysis by tumor site for CRP, SAA, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1, and VEGF-D. VEGF-D was associated with a 3-fold increase in risk of death for rectal cancer (HRlog2: 3.26; 95% CI, 1.58-6.70) compared with no association for colon cancer (HRlog2: 0.78; 95% CI, 0.35-1.73; Pheterogenity = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Adhesion molecules and angiogenesis biomarkers are independent prognostic markers for colorectal cancer, with differences by tumor site. IMPACT There is need for tailored treatment for colon and rectal cancer.
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- Jennifer Ose
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
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- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Division of Preventive Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg 69120, Germany
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
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Quercetin Attenuates Quinocetone-Induced Cell Apoptosis In Vitro by Activating the P38/Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway and Inhibiting the ROS/Mitochondrial Apoptotic Pathway. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11081498. [PMID: 36009217 PMCID: PMC9405464 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Quinocetone (QCT), a member of the quinoxaline 1,4-di-N-oxides (QdNOs) family, can cause genotoxicity and hepatotoxicity, however, the precise molecular mechanisms of QCT are unclear. This present study investigated the protective effect of quercetin on QCT-induced cytotoxicity and the underlying molecular mechanisms in human L02 and HepG2 cells. The results showed that quercetin treatment (at 7.5–30 μM) significantly improved QCT-induced cytotoxicity and oxidative damage in human L02 and HepG2 cells. Meanwhile, quercetin treatment at 30 μM significantly inhibited QCT-induced loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, an increase in the expression of the CytC protein and the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, and an increase in caspases-9 and -3 activity, and finally improved cell apoptosis. Quercetin pretreatment promoted the expression of the phosphorylation of p38, Nrf2, and HO-1 proteins. Pharmacological inhibition of p38 significantly inhibited quercetin-mediated activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Consistently, pharmacological inhibitions of the Nrf2 or p38 pathways both promoted QCT-induced cytotoxicity and partly abolished the protective effects of quercetin. In conclusion, for the first time, our results reveal that quercetin could improve QCT-induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis by activating the p38/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and inhibiting the ROS/mitochondrial apoptotic pathway. Our study highlights that quercetin may be a promising candidate for preventing QdNOs-induced cytotoxicity in humans or animals.
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Zhang L, Ma J, Yang F, Li S, Ma W, Chang X, Yang L. Neuroprotective Effects of Quercetin on Ischemic Stroke: A Literature Review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:854249. [PMID: 35662707 PMCID: PMC9158527 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.854249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Ischemic stroke (IS) is characterized by high recurrence and disability; however, its therapies are very limited. As one of the effective methods of treating acute attacks of IS, intravenous thrombolysis has a clear time window. Quercetin, a flavonoid widely found in vegetables and fruits, inhibits immune cells from secreting inflammatory cytokines, thereby reducing platelet aggregation and limiting inflammatory thrombosis. In pre-clinical studies, it has been shown to exhibit neuroprotective effects in patients with ischemic brain injury. However, its specific mechanism of action remains unknown. Therefore, this review aims to use published data to elucidate the potential value of quercetin in patients with ischemic brain injury. This article also reviews the plant sources, pharmacological effects, and metabolic processes of quercetin in vivo, thus focusing on its mechanism in inhibiting immune cell activation and inflammatory thrombosis as well as promoting neuroprotection against ischemic brain injury.
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- Leilei Zhang
- Xi'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Xi'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Xi'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, China
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Luteolin attenuates the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus by interfering with the agr system. Microb Pathog 2022; 165:105496. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Jeria N, Cornejo S, Prado G, Bustamante A, Garcia-Diaz DF, Jimenez P, Valenzuela R, Poblete-Aro C, Echeverria F. Beneficial Effects of Bioactive Compounds Obtained from Agro-Industrial By-Products on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Components. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.2013498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Nicolas Jeria
- Escuela de Nutricion y Dietetica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Escuela de Nutricion y Dietetica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Nutricion, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Nutricion, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Nutricion, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Nutricion, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Nutricion, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Nutritional Science Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Laboratorio de Ciencias de la Actividad Fisica, el Deporte y la Salud, Facultad de Ciencias Medicas, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Centro de Investigación en Rehabilitación en Salud, Universidad de las Americas, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Nutricion, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética, Departamento Ciencias de la Salud, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago Chile
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Li R, Zhou Y, Zhang S, Li J, Zheng Y, Fan X. The natural (poly)phenols as modulators of microglia polarization via TLR4/NF-κB pathway exert anti-inflammatory activity in ischemic stroke. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 914:174660. [PMID: 34863710 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Increasing evidences suggest that inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of stroke, a devastating disease second only to cardiac ischemia as a cause of death worldwide. Microglia are the first non-neuronal cells on the scene during the innate immune response to acute ischemic stroke. Microglia respond to acute brain injury by activating and developing classic M1-like (pro-inflammatory) or alternative M2-like (anti-inflammatory) phenotypes. M1 microglia produce pro-inflammatory cytokines to exacerbate neural death, astrocyte apoptosis, and blood brain barrier (BBB) disruption, while M2 microglia play the opposite role. NF-κB, a central regulator of the inflammatory response, was responsible for microglia M1 and M2 polarization. NF-κB p65 and p50 form a heterodimer to initiate a pro-inflammatory cytokine response, which enhances M1 activation and impair M2 response of microglia. TLR4, expressed on the surface of microglia, plays an important role in activating NF-κB, ultimately causing the M1 response of microglia. Therefore, modulation of microglial phenotypes via TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway may be a promising therapeutic approach for ischemic stroke. Dietary (poly)phenols are present in various foods, which have shown promising protective effects on ischemic stroke. In vivo studies strongly suggest that many (poly)phenols have a pronounced impact on ischemic stroke, as demonstrated by lower neuroinflammation. Thus, this review focuses on the anti-inflammatory properties of dietary (poly)phenols and discusses their effects on the polarization of microglia through modulating TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in the ischemic stroke.
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- Ruoqi Li
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China; Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology and Translational Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China.
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Guo B, Zhao C, Zhang C, Xiao Y, Yan G, Liu L, Pan H. Elucidation of the anti-inflammatory mechanism of Er Miao San by integrative approach of network pharmacology and experimental verification. Pharmacol Res 2022; 175:106000. [PMID: 34838694 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.106000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been long time used in China and gains ever-increasing worldwide acceptance. Er Miao San (EMS), a TCM formula, has been extensively used to treat inflammatory diseases, while its bioactive components and therapeutic mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we conducted an integrative approach of network pharmacology and experimental study to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of EMS in treating human rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory conditions. Quercetin, wogonin and rutaecarpine were probably the main active compounds of EMS in RA treatment as they affected the most RA-related targets, and TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β were considered to be the core target proteins. The main compounds in EMS bound to these core proteins, which was further confirmed by molecular docking and bio-layer interferometry (BLI) analysis. Moreover, the potential molecular mechanisms of EMS predicted from network pharmacology analysis, were validated in vivo and in vitro experiments. EMS was found to inhibit the production of NO, TNF-α and IL-6 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells; reduce xylene-induced mouse ear edema; and decrease the incidence of carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. The carrageenan-induced up-regulation of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β mRNA expression in rat paws was down-regulated by EMS, consistent with the network pharmacology results. This study provides evidence that EMS plays a critical role in anti-inflammation via suppressing inflammatory cytokines, indicating that EMS is a candidate herbal drug for further investigation in treating inflammatory and arthritic conditions.
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- Bin Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China; Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China; Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China; Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China; Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China
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- National Chinmedomics Research Center, Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, Guangzhou 510000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China; Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, Guangzhou 510000, China.
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Chan YH, Musa NF, Chong YJ, Saat SA, Hafiz F, Shaari K, Israf DA, Tham CL. 2,4,6-Trihydroxy-3-geranyl acetophenone suppresses vascular leakage and leukocyte infiltration in lipopolysaccharide-induced endotoxemic mice. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2021; 59:732-740. [PMID: 34155953 PMCID: PMC8221152 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2021.1933083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exacerbates systemic inflammatory responses and causes excessive fluid leakage. 2,4,6-Trihydroxy-3-geranyl acetophenone (tHGA) has been revealed to protect against LPS-induced vascular inflammation and endothelial hyperpermeability in vitro. OBJECTIVE This study assesses the in vivo protective effects of tHGA against LPS-induced systemic inflammation and vascular permeability in endotoxemic mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS BALB/c mice were intraperitoneally pre-treated with tHGA for 1 h, followed by 6 h of LPS induction. Evans blue permeability assay and leukocyte transmigration assay were performed in mice (n = 6) pre-treated with 2, 20 and 100 mg/kg tHGA. The effects of tHGA (20, 40 and 80 mg/kg) on LPS-induced serum TNF-α secretion, lung dysfunction and lethality were assessed using ELISA (n = 6), histopathological analysis (n = 6) and survivability assay (n = 10), respectively. Saline and dexamethasone were used as the negative control and drug control, respectively. RESULTS tHGA significantly inhibited vascular permeability at 2, 20 and 100 mg/kg with percentage of inhibition of 48%, 85% and 86%, respectively, in comparison to the LPS control group (IC50=3.964 mg/kg). Leukocyte infiltration was suppressed at 20 and 100 mg/kg doses with percentage of inhibition of 73% and 81%, respectively (IC50=17.56 mg/kg). However, all tHGA doses (20, 40 and 80 mg/kg) failed to prevent endotoxemic mice from lethality because tHGA could not suppress TNF-α overproduction and organ dysfunction. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS tHGA may be developed as a potential therapeutic agent for diseases related to uncontrolled vascular leakage by combining with other anti-inflammatory agents.
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- Yee Han Chan
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
- CONTACT Chau Ling Tham Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Guo H, Zuo Z, Wang F, Gao C, Chen K, Fang J, Cui H, Ouyang P, Geng Y, Chen Z, Huang C, Zhu Y, Deng H. Attenuated Cardiac oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in Obese Mice with nonfatal infection of Escherichia coli. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 225:112760. [PMID: 34509165 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Obesity is a risk factor of many diseases, but could be beneficial to the individuals with bacterial infection. The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between obesity and heart during nonfatal bacterial infection. Male normal (lean) and diet-induced obesity mice (DIO, fed with high-fat diet) were chosen to perform nasal instillation with E. coli to establish a nonfatal acute mouse model. The cardiac histopathology, inflammation and oxidative damage, as well as apoptosis were detected post-infection. The results revealed that the Escherichia coli (E.coli)-infected mice exhibited increased cardiac index, contents of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, leptin and resistin, levels of apoptotic proteins (caspase-3 and caspase-9, and bax/bcl-2 ratio), cardiac pathological changes and oxidative stress. Furthermore, these parameters were more serious in the lean mice than those in the DIO mice. In summary, our findings gave a new sight that E.coli infection impaired heart via histopathological lesions, inflammation and oxidative stress and excessive apoptosis of cardiomyocytes. Interestingly, obesity exerted attenuated effects on the heart of mice with non-fatal infection of E.coli through decreased inflammation, oxidative stress and apoptosis of cardiac tissue.
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- Hongrui Guo
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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Singh M, Thakur M, Mishra M, Yadav M, Vibhuti R, Menon AM, Nagda G, Dwivedi VP, Dakal TC, Yadav V. Gene regulation of intracellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1): A molecule with multiple functions. Immunol Lett 2021; 240:123-136. [PMID: 34715236 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2021.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Intracellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) is one of the most extensively studied inducible cell adhesion molecules which is responsible for several immune functions like T cell activation, extravasation, inflammation, etc. The molecule is constitutively expressed over the cell surface and is regulated up / down in response to inflammatory mediators like cellular stress, proinflammatory cytokines, viral infection. These stimuli modulate the expression of ICAM-1 primarily through regulating the ICAM-1 gene transcription. On account of the presence of various binding sites for NF-κB, AP-1, SP-1, and many other transcription factors, the architecture of the ICAM-1 promoter become complex. Transcription factors in union with other transcription factors, coactivators, and suppressors promote their assembly in a stereospecific manner on ICAM-1 promoter which mediates ICAM-1 regulation in response to different stimuli. Along with transcriptional regulation, epigenetic modifications also play a pivotal role in controlling ICAM-1 expression on different cell types. In this review, we summarize the regulation of ICAM-1 expression both at the transcriptional as well as post-transcriptional level with an emphasis on transcription factors and signaling pathways involved.
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- Mona Singh
- Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 India
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- Department of Microbiology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana-123031 India
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- Division of Cell Biology and Immunology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh-160036 India
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- Division of Cell Biology and Immunology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh-160036 India
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- Department of Microbiology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana-123031 India
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- Genome and computational Biology Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 India
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- Department of Zoology, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan-313001 India
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- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, ICGEB Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067 India
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- Genome and computational Biology Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 India
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- Department of Microbiology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana-123031 India
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Feng J, Ge C, Li W, Li R. 3-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, a microbial metabolite of quercetin, inhibits monocyte binding to endothelial cells via modulating E-selectin expression. Fitoterapia 2021; 156:105071. [PMID: 34743931 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2021.105071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Adhesion of monocytes to endothelial cells is an important initiating step in atherogenesis. One of the most abundant flavonoids in the diet, quercetin has been reported to inhibit monocyte adhesion to endothelial cells. However, it is poorly absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract during oral intake but rather is metabolized by the intestinal microbiota into various phenolic acids. Since the biological properties of the microbial metabolites of quercetin remain largely unknown, herein, we investigated how the microbial metabolite of quercetin, 3-(3-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid (3HPPA) impact monocyte adhesion to endothelial cells. Direct treatment with 3HPPA for 24 h was not cytotoxic to human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs). Cotreatment with 3HPPA inhibited tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα)-induced adhesion of THP-1 monocytes to HAECs, and suppressed the upregulation of cell adhesion molecule E-selectin but not intercellular adhesion molecule 1 or vascular cell adhesion molecule 1. Furthermore, 3HPPA was found to inhibit TNFα-induced nuclear translocation and phosphorylation of the p65 subunit of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB). We conclude that 3HPPA mitigates the adhesion of monocytes to endothelial cells by suppressing the expression of the cell adhesion molecule E-selectin in HAECs via inhibition of the NF-κB pathway, providing additional evidence for the health benefits of dietary flavonoids and their microbial metabolites as therapeutic agents in atherosclerosis.
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- Juan Feng
- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Maluchenko NV, Feofanov AV, Studitsky VM. PARP-1-Associated Pathological Processes: Inhibition by Natural Polyphenols. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:11441. [PMID: 34768872 PMCID: PMC8584120 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1) is a nuclear enzyme involved in processes of cell cycle regulation, DNA repair, transcription, and replication. Hyperactivity of PARP-1 induced by changes in cell homeostasis promotes development of chronic pathological processes leading to cell death during various metabolic disorders, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. In contrast, tumor growth is accompanied by a moderate activation of PARP-1 that supports survival of tumor cells due to enhancement of DNA lesion repair and resistance to therapy by DNA damaging agents. That is why PARP inhibitors (PARPi) are promising agents for the therapy of tumor and metabolic diseases. A PARPi family is rapidly growing partly due to natural polyphenols discovered among plant secondary metabolites. This review describes mechanisms of PARP-1 participation in the development of various pathologies, analyzes multiple PARP-dependent pathways of cell degeneration and death, and discusses representative plant polyphenols, which can inhibit PARP-1 directly or suppress unwanted PARP-dependent cellular processes.
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- Natalya V. Maluchenko
- Biology Faculty, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Lenin Hills 1/12, 119234 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.F.); (V.M.S.)
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- Biology Faculty, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Lenin Hills 1/12, 119234 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.F.); (V.M.S.)
- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Mikluko-Maklaya Str., 16/10, 117997 Moscow, Russia
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- Biology Faculty, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Lenin Hills 1/12, 119234 Moscow, Russia; (A.V.F.); (V.M.S.)
- Fox Chase Cancer Center, Cottman Avenue 333, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
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Exploring the Potential Mechanism of Shennao Fuyuan Tang for Ischemic Stroke Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:6015702. [PMID: 34603472 PMCID: PMC8486536 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6015702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Methods Screen the biologically active components and potential targets of SNFYT through Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP), Traditional Chinese Medicines Integrated Database (TCMID), and related literature. In addition, DrugBank, OMIM, DisGeNET, and the Therapeutic Target Database were searched to explore the therapeutic targets of IS. The cross-targets of SNFYT potential targets and IS treatment targets were taken as candidate gene targets, and GO and KEGG enrichment analyses were performed on the candidate targets. On this basis, the SNFYT-component-target network and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were constructed using Cytoscape 3.7.2. Finally, AutoDock was used to verify the molecular docking of core components and core targets. Results We screened out 95 potentially active components and 143 candidate targets. SNFYT-component-target network, PPI network, and Cytoscape analysis identified four core active ingredients and 14 core targets. GO enrichment analyzed 2333 biological processes, 79 cell components, and 149 molecular functions. There are 170 KEGG-related signal pathways (P < 0.05), including the IL-17 signal pathway, TNF signal pathway, and HIF-1 signal pathway. The molecular docking results of the core components and the core targets showed good binding power. Conclusions SNFYT may achieve the effect of treating ischemic stroke through its anti-inflammatory effect through a signal pathway with core targets as the core.
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Liu Q, Yang M, Zhang L, Zhang R, Huang X, Wang X, Du W, Hou J. Metformin inhibits cholesterol‑induced adhesion molecule expression via activating the AMPK signaling pathway in vascular smooth muscle cells. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:709. [PMID: 34396446 PMCID: PMC8383040 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12348] [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: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Recruitment of lymphocytes to the vascular wall contributes to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis (AS). The expression of cellular adhesion molecules, such as vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 and intercellular adhesion molecule-1, serves a critical role in mediating lymphocyte adhesion to the vascular wall. Cholesterol loading induces the expression of adhesion molecules in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), but the underlying mechanism is not completely understood. The present study aimed to investigate the mechanism underlying the effects of cholesterol on adhesion molecule expression, and whether metformin protected VSMCs against cholesterol-induced functional alterations. Human VSMCs were loaded with cholesterol and different concentrations of metformin. The expression levels of adhesion molecules were assessed via reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and western blotting. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and levels were quantified via fluorescence assays and spectrophotometry, respectively. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), p38 MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathway-related protein expression levels were evaluated via western blotting. Compared with the control group, cholesterol loading significantly upregulated adhesion molecule expression levels on VSMCs by increasing intracellular ROS levels and activating the p38 MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways. Metformin decreased cholesterol-induced VSMC damage by activating the AMPK signaling pathway, and suppressing p38 MAPK and NF-κB signaling. The present study indicated the therapeutic potential of metformin for VSMC protection, reduction of monocyte adhesion, and ultimately, the prevention and treatment of AS.
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- Qi Liu
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, P.R. China
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Role of Polyphenols as Antioxidant Supplementation in Ischemic Stroke. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:5471347. [PMID: 34257802 PMCID: PMC8253632 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5471347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Stroke is the second most common cause of death globally and the leading cause of death in China. The pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia injury is complex, and oxidative stress plays an important role in the fundamental pathologic progression of cerebral damage in ischemic stroke. Previous studies have preliminarily confirmed that oxidative stress should be a potential therapeutic target and antioxidant as a treatment strategy for ischemic stroke. Emerging experimental studies have demonstrated that polyphenols exert the antioxidant potential to play the neuroprotection role after ischemic stroke. This comprehensive review summarizes antioxidant effects of some polyphenols, which have the most inhibition effects on reactive oxygen species generation and oxidative stress after ischemic stroke.
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Vissenaekens H, Criel H, Grootaert C, Raes K, Smagghe G, Van Camp J. Flavonoids and cellular stress: a complex interplay affecting human health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:8535-8566. [PMID: 34098806 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1929822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Flavonoid consumption has beneficial effects on human health, however, clinical evidence remains often inconclusive due to high interindividual variability. Although this high interindividual variability has been consistently observed in flavonoid research, the potential underlying reasons are still poorly studied. Especially the knowledge on the impact of health status on flavonoid responsiveness is limited and merits more investigation. Here, we aim to highlight the bidirectional interplay between flavonoids and cellular stress. First, the state-of-the-art concerning inflammatory stress and mitochondrial dysfunction is reviewed and a comprehensive overview of recent in vitro studies investigating the impact of flavonoids on cellular stress, induced by tumor necrosis factor α, lipopolysaccharide and mitochondrial stressors, is given. Second, we critically discuss the influence of cellular stress on flavonoid uptake, accumulation, metabolism and cell responses, which has, to our knowledge, never been extensively reviewed before. Next, we advocate the innovative insight that stratification of the general population based on health status can reveal subpopulations that benefit more from flavonoid consumption. Finally, suggestions are given for the development of future cell models that simulate the physiological micro-environment, including interindividual variability, since more mechanistic research is needed to establish scientific-based personalized food recommendations for specific subpopulations.
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- Hanne Vissenaekens
- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Plants and Crops, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Plants and Crops, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Magnavacca A, Piazza S, Cammisa A, Fumagalli M, Martinelli G, Giavarini F, Sangiovanni E, Dell’Agli M. Ribes nigrum Leaf Extract Preferentially Inhibits IFN-γ-Mediated Inflammation in HaCaT Keratinocytes. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26103044. [PMID: 34065200 PMCID: PMC8160861 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26103044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ribes nigrum L. (blackcurrant) leaf extracts, due to high levels of flavonols and anthocyanins, have been shown to exhibit beneficial effects in inflammatory diseases. However, whereas their traditional use has been investigated and validated in several models of inflammation and oxidative stress, the possible impact on skin disorders is still largely unknown. The purpose of this work was to elucidate the effects of R. nigrum leaf extract (RNLE) on keratinocyte-derived inflammatory mediators, elicited by a Th1 or Th2 cytokine milieu. HaCaT cells were challenged with TNF-α, either alone or in combination with the costimulatory cytokines IFN-γ or IL-4, and the release of proinflammatory cytokines and mediators (IL-8, IL-6, s-ICAM-1, and TSLP) was evaluated. The results showed that RNLE preferentially interferes with IFN-γ signaling, demonstrating only negligible activity on TNF-α or IL-4. This effect was attributed to flavonols, which might also account for the ability of RNLE to impair TNF-α/IL-4-induced TSLP release in a cAMP-independent manner. These results suggest that RNLE could have an antiallergic effect mediated in keratinocytes via mechanisms beyond histamine involvement. In conclusion, the discovery of RNLE preferential activity against IFN-γ-mediated inflammation suggests potential selectivity against Th1 type response and the possible use in Th1 inflammatory diseases.
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- Andrea Magnavacca
- Department of Pharmacological and Molecular Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (S.P.); (M.F.); (G.M.); (F.G.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Molecular Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (S.P.); (M.F.); (G.M.); (F.G.); (M.D.)
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- Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology, Corso di Porta Romana 131, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacological and Molecular Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (S.P.); (M.F.); (G.M.); (F.G.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Molecular Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (S.P.); (M.F.); (G.M.); (F.G.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Molecular Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (S.P.); (M.F.); (G.M.); (F.G.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Molecular Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (S.P.); (M.F.); (G.M.); (F.G.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Molecular Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (A.M.); (S.P.); (M.F.); (G.M.); (F.G.); (M.D.)
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Guo L, Huang Z, Huang L, Liang J, Wang P, Zhao L, Shi Y. Surface-modified engineered exosomes attenuated cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by targeting the delivery of quercetin towards impaired neurons. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:141. [PMID: 34001136 PMCID: PMC8130330 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00879-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of ischemic stroke in the context of vascular disease is high, and the expression of growth-associated protein-43 (GAP43) increases when neurons are damaged or stimulated, especially in a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R). EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: We bioengineered neuron-targeting exosomes (Exo) conjugated to a monoclonal antibody against GAP43 (mAb GAP43) to promote the targeted delivery of quercetin (Que) to ischemic neurons with high GAP43 expression and investigated the ability of Exo to treat cerebral ischemia by scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS). RESULTS Our results suggested that Que loaded mAb GAP43 conjugated exosomes (Que/mAb GAP43-Exo) can specifically target damaged neurons through the interaction between Exo-delivered mAb GAP43 and GAP43 expressed in damaged neurons and improve survival of neurons by inhibiting ROS production through the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. The brain infarct volume is smaller, and neurological recovery is more markedly improved following Que/mAb GAP43-Exo treatment than following free Que or Que-carrying exosome (Que-Exo) treatment in a rat induced by MCAO/R. CONCLUSIONS Que/mAb GAP43-Exo may serve a promising dual targeting and therapeutic drug delivery system for alleviating cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.
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- Lin Guo
- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People's Republic of China
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- Life Science Institution, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases of Liaoning Province, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People's Republic of China.
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Song L, Zhang J, Lai R, Li Q, Ju J, Xu H. Chinese Herbal Medicines and Active Metabolites: Potential Antioxidant Treatments for Atherosclerosis. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:675999. [PMID: 34054550 PMCID: PMC8155674 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.675999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a complex chronic disease that occurs in the arterial wall. Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the occurrence and progression of atherosclerotic plaques. The dominance of oxidative stress over antioxidative capacity generates excess reactive oxygen species, leading to dysfunctions of the endothelium and accelerating atherosclerotic plaque progression. Studies showed that Chinese herbal medicines and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) might regulate oxidative stress; they have already been used to treat diseases related to atherosclerosis, including stroke and myocardial infarction. This review will summarize the mechanisms of oxidative stress in atherosclerosis and discuss studies of Chinese herbal medicines and TCM preparations treating atherosclerosis, aiming to increase understanding of TCM and stimulate research for new drugs to treat diseases associated with oxidative stress.
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- Luxia Song
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Lim HJ, Kang SH, Song YJ, Jeon YD, Jin JS. Inhibitory Effect of Quercetin on Propionibacterium acnes-induced Skin Inflammation. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 96:107557. [PMID: 33812252 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Quercetin is a well-known antioxidant and a plant polyphenolic of flavonoid group found in many fruits, leaves, and vegetables. Propionibacterium acnes is a key skin pathogen involved in the progression of acne inflammation. Although quercetin has been applied to treat various inflammatory diseases, the effects of quercetin on P. acnes-induced skin inflammation have not been explored. This study investigated the effects of quercetin on P. acnes-induced inflammatory skin disease in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that quercetin suppressed the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines in P. acnes-stimulated HaCaT, THP-1 and RAW 264.7 cells. Additionally, quercetin reduced the production of TLR-2 and the phosphorylation of p38, ERK and JNK MAPKs in P. acnes-stimulated HaCaT and THP-1 cells. It also suppressed MMP-9 mRNA levels in two cell lines exposed to P. acnes in vitro. In the case of in vivo, P. acnes was intradermally injected into the ears of mice and it resulted in cutaneous erythema, swelling, and a granulomatous response. Treatment with quercetin markedly reduced ear thickness and swelling. These results suggested that quercetin can be a potential therapeutic agent against P. acnes-induced skin inflammation and may have diverse pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications.
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- Hyeon-Ji Lim
- Jeonju AgroBio-Materials Institute, 111-27, Wonjangdong-gill, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 54810, Republic of Korea; Department of Oriental Medicine Resources, Jeonbuk National University, 79 Gobong-ro, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54596, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicine Resources, Jeonbuk National University, 79 Gobong-ro, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54596, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicine Resources, Jeonbuk National University, 79 Gobong-ro, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54596, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Woosuk University, 443 Samrye-ro, Samrye-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do 55338, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicine Resources, Jeonbuk National University, 79 Gobong-ro, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do 54596, Republic of Korea.
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Gao WJ, Liu JX, Liu MN, Yao YD, Liu ZQ, Liu L, He HH, Zhou H. Macrophage 3D migration: A potential therapeutic target for inflammation and deleterious progression in diseases. Pharmacol Res 2021; 167:105563. [PMID: 33746053 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Macrophages are heterogeneous cells that have different physiological functions, such as chemotaxis, phagocytosis, endocytosis, and secretion of various factors. All physiological functions of macrophages are integral to homeostasis, immune defense and tissue repair. However, in several diseases, macrophages are recruited from the blood towards inflammatory sites. This process is called macrophage migration, which promotes deleterious disease progression. Macrophage migration is a key player in many inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases and cancers because it contributes to the accumulation of proinflammatory factors, the destruction of tissues and the development of tumors. Therefore, macrophage migration is proposed to be a potential therapeutic target. Macrophages migrate between two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) environments, implying that distinct migratory features and mechanisms are involved. Compared with the 2D migration of macrophages, 3D migration involves more complex variations in cellular morphology and dynamics. The structure of the extracellular matrix, a key factor, is modified in diseases that influence macrophage 3D migration. Macrophage 3D migration relates to disease pathology. Research that focuses on macrophage 3D migration is an emerging field and was reviewed in this article to indicate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of macrophage migration in 3D environments and to provide potential targets for controlling disease progression associated with this migration.
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- Wan-Jiao Gao
- Faculty of Chinese Medicine and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua City, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, PR China; National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base and Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hospital (T.C.M) Affiliated to Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, PR China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, PR China
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- Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, PR China; Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, PR China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province 519000, PR China
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- Faculty of Chinese Medicine and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, PR China; Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, PR China; Zhuhai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province 519000, PR China.
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Almatroodi SA, Alsahli MA, Almatroudi A, Verma AK, Aloliqi A, Allemailem KS, Khan AA, Rahmani AH. Potential Therapeutic Targets of Quercetin, a Plant Flavonol, and Its Role in the Therapy of Various Types of Cancer through the Modulation of Various Cell Signaling Pathways. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26051315. [PMID: 33804548 PMCID: PMC7957552 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26051315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Polyphenolic flavonoids are considered natural, non-toxic chemopreventers, which are most commonly derived from plants, fruits, and vegetables. Most of these polyphenolics exhibit remarkable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Quercetin (Qu) is a chief representative of these polyphenolic compounds, which exhibits excellent antioxidant and anticancer potential, and has attracted the attention of researchers working in the area of cancer biology. Qu can regulate numerous tumor-related activities, such as oxidative stress, angiogenesis, cell cycle, tumor necrosis factor, proliferation, apoptosis, and metastasis. The anticancer properties of Qu mainly occur through the modulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), apoptosis, phosphatidyl inositol-3-kinase (P13K)/Akt (proteinase-kinase B)/mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin), MAPK (mitogen activated protein kinase)/ERK1/2 (extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2), and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways. The anticancer potential of Qu is documented in numerous in vivo and in vitro studies, involving several animal models and cell lines. Remarkably, this phytochemical possesses toxic activities against cancerous cells only, with limited toxic effects on normal cells. In this review, we present extensive research investigations aimed to discuss the therapeutic potential of Qu in the management of different types of cancers. The anticancer potential of Qu is specifically discussed by focusing its ability to target specific molecular signaling, such as p53, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), VEGF, signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT), PI3K/Akt, and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathways. The anticancer potential of Qu has gained remarkable interest, but the exact mechanism of its action remains unclear. However, this natural compound has great pharmacological potential; it is now believed to be a complementary—or alternative—medicine for the prevention and treatment of different cancers.
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- Saleh A. Almatroodi
- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 51542, India;
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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Wang D, He X, Wang D, Peng P, Xu X, Gao B, Zheng C, Wang H, Jia H, Shang Q, Sun Z, Luo Z, Yang L. Quercetin Suppresses Apoptosis and Attenuates Intervertebral Disc Degeneration via the SIRT1-Autophagy Pathway. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:613006. [PMID: 33363176 PMCID: PMC7758489 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.613006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) has been generally accepted as the major cause of low back pain (LBP), which causes an enormous socioeconomic burden. Previous studies demonstrated that the apoptosis of nucleus pulposus (NP) cells and the dyshomeostasis of extracellular matrix (ECM) contributed to the pathogenesis of IDD, and effective therapies were still lacking. Quercetin, a natural flavonoid possessing a specific effect of autophagy stimulation and SIRT1 activation, showed some protective effect on a series of degenerative diseases. Based on previous studies, we hypothesized that quercetin might have therapeutic effects on IDD by inhibiting the apoptosis of NP cells and dyshomeostasis of ECM via the SIRT1-autophagy pathway. In this study, we revealed that quercetin treatment inhibited the apoptosis of NP cells and ECM degeneration induced by oxidative stress. We also found that quercetin promoted the expression of SIRT1 and autophagy in NP cells in a dose-dependent manner. Autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA) reversed the protective effect of quercetin on apoptosis and ECM degeneration. Moreover, SIRT1 enzymatic activity inhibitor EX-527, suppressed quercetin-induced autophagy and the protective effect on NP cells, indicating that quercetin protected NP cells against apoptosis and prevented ECM degeneration via SIRT1-autophagy pathway. In vivo, quercetin was also demonstrated to alleviate the progression of IDD in rats. Taken together, our results suggest that quercetin prevents IDD by promoting SIRT1-dependent autophagy, indicating one novel and effective therapeutic method for IDD.
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- Dong Wang
- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Medicine Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Medical Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Medical Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Medical Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
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Shao A, Lin D, Wang L, Tu S, Lenahan C, Zhang J. Oxidative Stress at the Crossroads of Aging, Stroke and Depression. Aging Dis 2020; 11:1537-1566. [PMID: 33269106 PMCID: PMC7673857 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2020.0225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Epidemiologic studies have shown that in the aging society, a person dies from stroke every 3 minutes and 42 seconds, and vast numbers of people experience depression around the globe. The high prevalence and disability rates of stroke and depression introduce enormous challenges to public health. Accumulating evidence reveals that stroke is tightly associated with depression, and both diseases are linked to oxidative stress (OS). This review summarizes the mechanisms of OS and OS-mediated pathological processes, such as inflammation, apoptosis, and the microbial-gut-brain axis in stroke and depression. Pathological changes can lead to neuronal cell death, neurological deficits, and brain injury through DNA damage and the oxidation of lipids and proteins, which exacerbate the development of these two disorders. Additionally, aging accelerates the progression of stroke and depression by overactive OS and reduced antioxidant defenses. This review also discusses the efficacy and safety of several antioxidants and antidepressants in stroke and depression. Herein, we propose a crosstalk between OS, aging, stroke, and depression, and provide potential therapeutic strategies for the treatment of stroke and depression.
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- Anwen Shao
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- 2Department of Surgical Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- 2Department of Surgical Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- 3State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- 4Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Cruces, USA.,5Center for Neuroscience Research, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China.,6Brain Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China.,7Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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Qu Z, Sun J, Zhang W, Yu J, Zhuang C. Transcription factor NRF2 as a promising therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease. Free Radic Biol Med 2020; 159:87-102. [PMID: 32730855 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Oxidative stress is considered as one of the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and plays an important role in the occurrence and development of AD. Nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2 (NRF2) is a key regulatory of oxidative stress defence. There is growing evidence indicating the relationship between NRF2 and AD. NRF2 activation mitigates multiple pathogenic processes involved in AD by upregulating antioxidative defense, inhibiting neuroinflammation, improving mitochondrial function, maintaining proteostasis, and inhibiting ferroptosis. In addition, several NRF2 activators are currently being evaluated as AD therapeutic agents in clinical trials. Thus, targeting NRF2 has been the focus of a new strategy for prevention and treatment of AD. In this review, the role of NRF2 in AD and the NRF2 activators advanced into clinical and preclinical studies will be summarized.
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- Zhuo Qu
- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, 1160 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, 409 Guangrong Road, Tianjin, 300134, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, 1160 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China; School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, 325 Guohe Road, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, 1160 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, 1160 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China; School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, 325 Guohe Road, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Luo M, Tian R, Lu N. Quercetin Inhibited Endothelial Dysfunction and Atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein E-Deficient Mice: Critical Roles for NADPH Oxidase and Heme Oxygenase-1. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:10875-10883. [PMID: 32880455 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c03907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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NADPH oxidase-dependent superoxide (O2·-) production and oxidative stress play important roles in endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis. Herein, we investigated the potential effects of dietary quercetin, a flavonoid derived in the diet from vegetables and fruit, on vascular endothelial function and atherosclerosis in the high-fat diet (HFD)-fed apolipoprotein E-deficient (ApoE-/-) mice. Dietary quercetin treatment significantly suppressed endothelial dysfunction and aortic atherosclerosis in HFD-fed ApoE-/- mice (P < 0.05, all cases). Mechanistic studies demonstrated that dietary quercetin significantly attenuated p47phox expression and inhibited NADPH oxidase-derived oxidative stress in the aortas of HFD-fed ApoE-/- mice, while the expression and activity of antioxidant enzyme heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) was enhanced after quercetin treatment (P < 0.05, all cases). In vitro, it was found that quercetin significantly attenuated NADPH oxidase-derived O2·- formation (75 ± 5.6% for quercetin versus 100 ± 6.0% for the control group, P < 0.01) in endothelial cells through induction of HO-1. In addition, the favorable effects of quercetin on oxidant (i.e., H2O2)-induced endothelial dysfunction could be eliminated by tin protoporphyrin IX (an HO-1 inhibitor) or HO-1-specific siRNA. Our results demonstrated the critical roles of NADPH oxidase and HO-1 for the indirect antioxidant properties of quercetin in vascular diseases.
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- Mengjuan Luo
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MOE Key Laboratory of Functional Small Organic Molecule, Jiangxi Normal University, No. 99 Ziyang Road, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MOE Key Laboratory of Functional Small Organic Molecule, Jiangxi Normal University, No. 99 Ziyang Road, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MOE Key Laboratory of Functional Small Organic Molecule, Jiangxi Normal University, No. 99 Ziyang Road, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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