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Zhu J, Huang F, Hu Y, Qiao W, Guan Y, Zhang ZJ, Liu S, Liu Y. Non-Coding RNAs Regulate Spinal Cord Injury-Related Neuropathic Pain via Neuroinflammation. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:2477-2489. [PMID: 37334347 PMCID: PMC10276590 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s413264] [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: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Secondary chronic neuropathic pain (NP) in addition to sensory, motor, or autonomic dysfunction can significantly reduce quality of life after spinal cord injury (SCI). The mechanisms of SCI-related NP have been studied in clinical trials and with the use of experimental models. However, in developing new treatment strategies for SCI patients, NP poses new challenges. The inflammatory response following SCI promotes the development of NP. Previous studies suggest that reducing neuroinflammation following SCI can improve NP-related behaviors. Intensive studies of the roles of non-coding RNAs in SCI have discovered that ncRNAs bind target mRNA, act between activated glia, neuronal cells, or other immunocytes, regulate gene expression, inhibit inflammation, and influence the prognosis of NP.
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- Jing Zhu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nantong Health College of Jiangsu Province, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226010, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China
- Affiliated Nantong Rehabilitation Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, JiangSu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China
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Zhou X, Hu J, Xu D, Zhang S, Wang Q. DOCK8 interference alleviates Aβ‑induced damage of BV2 cells by inhibiting STAT3/NLRP3/NF‑κB signaling. Exp Ther Med 2023; 25:134. [PMID: 36845964 PMCID: PMC9947585 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2023.11833] [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: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Dementia is defined as memory loss and other cognitive decline and it severely influences daily life. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. Dedicator of cytokinesis 8 (DOCK8) is reported to be involved in neurological diseases. The present study focused on investigating the role that DOCK8 serves in AD and addressing its hidden regulatory mechanism. Initially, Aβ1-42 (Aβ) was applied for the administration of BV2 cells. Subsequently, the mRNA and protein expression levels of DOCK8 were evaluated utilizing reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and western blotting. After the DOCK8 silencing, immunofluorescence staining (IF), ELISA, wound healing and Transwell assays were applied to assess ionized calcium binding adapter molecule-1 (IBA-1) expression, release of inflammatory factors, migration and invasion in Aβ-induced BV2 cells. IF was used to evaluate cluster of differentiation (CD)11b expression. RT-qPCR and western blotting were to analyze the levels of M1 cell markers inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and CD86. The expression of STAT3/NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3)/NF-κB signaling-related proteins were determined by western blotting. Finally, the viability and apoptosis in hippocampal HT22 cells with DOCK8 depletion were estimated. Results revealed that Aβ induction greatly stimulated the expression levels of IBA-1 and DOCK8. DOCK8 silencing suppressed Aβ-induced inflammation, migration and invasion of BV2 cells. Additionally, DOCK8 deficiency conspicuously decreased the expression levels of CD11b, iNOS and CD86. The expression of phosphorylated (p-)STAT3, NLRP3, ASC, caspase1 and p-p65 was downregulated in Aβ-induced BV2 cells after DOCK8 depletion. STAT3 activator Colivelin reversed the effects of DOCK8 knockdown on IBA-1 expression, inflammation, migration, invasion and M1 cell polarization. In addition, the viability and apoptosis in hippocampal HT22 cells stimulated by neuroinflammatory release of BV2 cells were repressed following DOCK8 deletion. Collectively, DOCK8 interference alleviated Aβ-induced damage of BV2 cells by inhibiting STAT3/NLRP3/NF-κB signaling.
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- Xueying Zhou
- Department of Psychiatry, Liyuan Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430077, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liyuan Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430077, P.R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Liyuan Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430077, P.R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Liyuan Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430077, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Liyuan Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430077, P.R. China,Correspondence to: Dr Qianyan Wang, Department of Cardiology, Liyuan Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 39 Lake Avenue, Wuchang, Wuhan, Hubei 430077, P.R. China
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Hou L, Yang L, Zhu C, Miao J, Zhou W, Tang Y, Meng H, Liu S. Cuscutae semen alleviates CUS-induced depression-like behaviors in mice via the gut microbiota-neuroinflammation axis. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1107781. [PMID: 36909192 PMCID: PMC9998491 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1107781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Introduction: Major depressive disorder is a mental disease with complex pathogenesis and treatment mechanisms involving changes in both the gut microbiota and neuroinflammation. Cuscutae Semen (CS), also known as Chinese Dodder seed, is a medicinal herb that exerts several pharmacological effects. These include neuroprotection, anti-neuroinflammation, the repair of synaptic damage, and the alleviation of oxidative stress. However, whether CuscutaeSemen exerts an antidepressant effect remains unknown. Methods: In this study, we evaluated the effect of CS on chronic unpredictable stress (CUS)-induced depression-like behaviors in mice by observing changes in several inflammatory markers, including proinflammatory cytokines, inflammatory proteins, and gliocyte activation. Meanwhile, changes in the gut microbiota were analyzed based on 16 S rRNA sequencing results. Moreover, the effect of CS on the synaptic ultrastructure was detected by transmission electron microscopy. Results: We found that the CS extract was rich in chlorogenic acid and hypericin. And CS relieved depression-like behaviors in mice exposed to CUS. Increased levels of cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α) and inflammatory proteins (NLRP3, NF-κB, and COX-2) induced by CUS were reversed after CS administration. The number of astrocytes and microglia increased after CUS exposure, whereas they decreased after CS treatment. Meanwhile, CS could change the structure of the gut microbiota and increase the relative abundance of Lactobacillus. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between several Lactobacilli and indicators of depression-like behaviors and inflammation. There was a decrease in postsynaptic density after exposure to CUS, and this change was alleviated after CS treatme. Conclusion: This study found that CS treatment ameliorated CUS-induced depression-like behaviors and synaptic structural defects in mice via the gut microbiota-neuroinflammation axis. And chlorogenic acid and hypericin may be the main active substances for CS to exert antidepressant effects.
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- Lanwei Hou
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Research Center for Sectional and Imaging Anatomy, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mental Disorder, Shandong Key Laboratory of Digital Human and Clinical Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Research Center for Sectional and Imaging Anatomy, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mental Disorder, Shandong Key Laboratory of Digital Human and Clinical Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Research Center for Sectional and Imaging Anatomy, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mental Disorder, Shandong Key Laboratory of Digital Human and Clinical Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Research Center for Sectional and Imaging Anatomy, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mental Disorder, Shandong Key Laboratory of Digital Human and Clinical Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Research Center for Sectional and Imaging Anatomy, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mental Disorder, Shandong Key Laboratory of Digital Human and Clinical Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Research Center for Sectional and Imaging Anatomy, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mental Disorder, Shandong Key Laboratory of Digital Human and Clinical Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Research Center for Sectional and Imaging Anatomy, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mental Disorder, Shandong Key Laboratory of Digital Human and Clinical Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Research Center for Sectional and Imaging Anatomy, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mental Disorder, Shandong Key Laboratory of Digital Human and Clinical Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Zhang Y, Xu S, Liu M, Xu X, Han T, Jia Z, Li X, Lin R. Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Study of Salt-Processed product of Cuscutae Semen with Hepatoprotective Effects. Curr Drug Metab 2022; 23:CDM-EPUB-127680. [PMID: 36411565 DOI: 10.2174/1389200224666221118112009] [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: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Salt-processed product of cuscutae semen (SCS), which is documented in Chinese pharmacopoeia (2020 edition), is one of the processed products of cuscustae semen. SCS possesses hepatoprotective effects. However, Pharmacokinetic / Pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) study of SCS with intervening acute liver injury (ALI) has not been reported yet. Effective constituents are still not well addressed. OBJECTIVE This study was performed to study PK-PD properties with the purpose of linking SCS hepatoprotective effects to key therapeutic outlines to guide therapeutic use in clinical settings. METHODS Rats were orally administered SCS after the acute liver injury model was established. Plasma biochemical analysis, antioxidative analysis, and liver histopathology were measured to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of SCS. Blood samples were collected at different time points (0 h, 0.083 h, 0.25 h, 0.5 h, 1 h, 1.5 h, 2 h, 3 h, 4 h, 8 h, 12 h, 24 h) for PK/PD study after SCS administration. Contents of chlorogenic acid, hyperoside and astragalin were estimated by UHPLC-ESI-MS. The relationship between concentrations of chlorogenic acid, hyperoside, and astragalin and hepatoprotective effects was assessed by PK-PD modeling. RESULTS The results showed that SCS ameliorated liver repair and decreased the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST) markedly. Hepatic oxidative stress was inhibited by SCS, as evidenced by a decrease in malondialdehyde (MDA) and an increase in glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the liver. PK-PD correlation analysis indicated that concentrations of chlorogenic acid, hyperoside, and astragalin were negatively correlated with level of AST and ALT. CONCLUSION The encouraging finding indicates that SCS has beneficial effects on CCl4-induced liver damage. Chlorogenic acid, hyperoside, and astragalin are three effective constituents to exert hepatoprotective effects while astragalin may have maximum pharmacological activity. PK-PD study reveals the positive relationship between drug concentration and action intensity of SCS against liver injury. This research provides a robust foundation for future studies.
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- Ying Zhang
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing102488, China
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- College of Pharmacy engineering, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing102488, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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Quality Evaluation of Crude and Salt-Processed Cuscutae Semen through Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Multiple Components Using HPLC Combined with Chemometrics. SEPARATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/separations9090231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cuscutae Semen (CS; Chinese common name “Tusizi”) is one of the most common traditional herbal medicines used to treat liver and kidney diseases in China. Although it is most commonly used as a processed product, little progress has been made on the quality control of CS and salt-processed Cuscutae Semen (PCS). The purpose of this study was to establish a comprehensive strategy integrating chromatographic analysis and chemometric methods for quality evaluation and discrimination of CS and PCS. An accurate and reliable HPLC method was established for the simultaneous quantification of 12 analyte compounds in CS and PCS. The results showed that this method exhibited desirable sensitivity, precision, stability, and repeatability. Multivariate chemometric methods were applied to analyze the obtained HPLC fingerprints, including hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), principle component analysis (PCA), and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA). The results indicated that CS and PCS samples showed a clear classification of the two groups, and three chemical markers with great contributions to the differentiation were screened out. Collectively, the chemometrics combined with the quantitative analysis based on HPLC fingerprint results indicated that salt processing may change the contents and types of components in Cuscutae Semen.
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Zhao X, Qiu Z, Liu M, Mou J, Sun L, Ren X, Deng Y. Discrimination of Cuscuta chinensis Lam. and Cuscuta japonica Choisy based on a combination of chemometrics and fingerprint classification. J LIQ CHROMATOGR R T 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10826076.2021.2024225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Xiaoran Zhao
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Zhang Y, Xu SY, Jia Z, Han T, Liu MN, Jia TY, Qu WJ, Xu X, Li XR. UPLC-MS/MS Determination of Chlorogenic Acid, Hyperoside and Astragalin in Plasma and its Pharmacokinetic Application in Liver Injury Rats. CURR PHARM ANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1573412916999200727000551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Cuscutae Semen (CS) is reported to show a hepatoprotective effect. Chlorogenic
acid, hyperoside and astragalin are three major biologically active components from CS.
Objective:
A sensitive method based on ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass
spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) was developed and validated to quantify the three components in rat
plasma and was successfully used to study pharmacokinetics in liver injury rats.
Methods:
Plasma samples were prepared with protein precipitation by acetonitrile. Chromatographic separation
was achieved on ACQUITY-XBridge BEH C18 column with gradient elution using the mobile phase
containing 0.05% formic acid in water (A) and acetonitrile (B). The three components were quantified using
Electrospray Ionization (ESI) source in the negative multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM) mode.
Results:
Calibration curves of each analyte showed good linearity with correlation coefficients over
0.99. Accuracies (RE%) and precisions (RSD%) were within 15%. The method was stable. Recovery
of the target compounds in plasma samples ranged from 87.00% to 102.29%. No matrix effect was found
to influence the quantitative method.
Conclusion:
The UPLC-MS/MS method met the acceptance criteria and was successfully applied to
the simultaneous determination of chlorogenic acid, hyperoside and astragalin in rat plasma for the first
time. It is suitable for pharmacokinetic application in liver injury rats. It provides the foundation for
further development and utilization of the hepatoprotective effect of cuscutae semen.
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- Ying Zhang
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- College of Pharmacy Engineering, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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Yang M, Luo J, Yang Q, Xu L. Research on the medication rules of Chinese herbal formulas on treatment of threatened abortion. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2021; 43:101371. [PMID: 33761430 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUNDS Threatened abortion (TA) is the most common complication during early pregnancy affecting 20%-25% pregnancies. A variety of Chinese herbal medicines have shown good protective effects against TA. OBJECTIVE To analyze the different prescriptions for TA and summarize the medication rules for such treatment. METHODS Data mining methods including frequency analysis, cluster analysis, factor analysis and association rule learning were used in this study. RESULTS In total, 171 herbs and 398 formulas were collected. The most frequently used herbs are Dipsaci Radix (Xuduan, accounts for 7.58%). The top three categories were deficiency-tonifying herbs (29.24%), wind-damp dispelling herbs (12.87%) and heat-clearing herbs (9.94%). Eleven factors and 8 clusters with clinical significance for prescription were formed by factor and cluster analyses. CONCLUSIONS Tonification methods including spleen and kidney nourishment are the main principles for TA treatment and Shoutai Pill can be used as the basic formula for clinical addition or subtraction.
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- Ming Yang
- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital 1, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangzhou, China.
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Sayed SMA, Siems K, Schmitz-Linneweber C, Luyten W, Saul N. Enhanced Healthspan in Caenorhabditis elegans Treated With Extracts From the Traditional Chinese Medicine Plants Cuscuta chinensis Lam. and Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:604435. [PMID: 33633573 PMCID: PMC7901915 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.604435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
To uncover potential anti-aging capacities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans was used to investigate the effects of Eucommia ulmoides and Cuscuta chinensis extracts, selected by screening seven TCM extracts, on different healthspan parameters. Nematodes exposed to E. ulmoides and C. chinensis extracts, starting at the young adult stage, exhibited prolonged lifespan and increased survival after heat stress as well as upon exposure to the pathogenic bacterium Photorhabdus luminescens, whereby the survival benefits were monitored after stress initiation at different adult stages. However, only C. chinensis had the ability to enhance physical fitness: the swimming behavior and the pharyngeal pumping rate of C. elegans were improved at day 7 and especially at day 12 of adulthood. Finally, monitoring the red fluorescence of aged worms revealed that only C. chinensis extracts caused suppression of intestinal autofluorescence, a known marker of aging. The results underline the different modes of action of the tested plants extracts. E. ulmoides improved specifically the physiological fitness by increasing the survival probability of C. elegans after stress, while C. chinensis seems to be an overall healthspan enhancer, reflected in the suppressed autofluorescence, with beneficial effects on physical as well as physiological fitness. The C. chinensis effects may be hormetic: this is supported by increased gene expression of hsp-16.1 and by trend, also of hsp-12.6.
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- Shimaa M. A. Sayed
- Molecular Genetics Group, Institute of Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, New Valley University, El-Kharga, Egypt
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- Molecular Genetics Group, Institute of Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Molecular Genetics Group, Institute of Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Systems Pharmacology-Based Research on the Mechanism of Tusizi-Sangjisheng Herb Pair in the Treatment of Threatened Abortion. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:4748264. [PMID: 32775426 PMCID: PMC7391104 DOI: 10.1155/2020/4748264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Threatened abortion (TA) is a common complication with high incidence in the first trimester of pregnancy, which will end in miscarriage if not treated properly. The Chinese herbs Cuscutae Semen (Tusizi in Chinese) and Herba Taxilli (Sangjisheng in Chinese) first recorded in the ancient classic medical book Shennong Bencao Jing are effective and widely used as an herb pair for the treatment of TA, while the active ingredients and the functional mechanism of Tusizi-Sangjisheng herb pair treating TA are still unknown. In order to exploit the relationship between those two herbs and TA, systems pharmacology analysis was carried out in this study. A total of 75 ingredients of Tusizi-Sangjisheng were collected from Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP). 12 bioactive compounds were screened, and 153 directly related targets were predicted by systematic models. Besides, Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis were used to systematically explore the potential mechanisms of Tusizi-Sangjisheng treating TA. Meanwhile, Compound-Target (C-T), Target-Disease (T-D), and Target-Pathway (T-P) networks were constructed to further quest the underlying functional mechanisms of Tusizi-Sangjisheng. As a result, 31 targets and 3 key pathways were found to be directly related to TA that includes mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K-Akt), and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling pathways. The results in this study may provide some valuable clues about the molecular mechanisms of the efficient Chinese herb pair Tusizi-Sangjisheng in the treatment of TA.
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Ebrahimabadi MH, Lamardi SNS, Shirbeigi L. Immunomodulatory Effects of Medicinal Plants used for Vitiligo in Traditional Persian Medicine. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2020; 18:160-178. [PMID: 32416680 DOI: 10.2174/1570163817666200517115438] [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: 10/23/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a hypopigmentation disorder that affects 1% of the world's population. Vitiligo causes white spots on the skin, mucous membranes, or white hair by destroying skin melanocytes. The pathogenesis of vitiligo is unknown but autoimmune, autocytotoxic, and neural mechanisms are suggested. According to the autoimmune theory, in people with vitiligo, immune cells invade and damage melanocytes. T cells are more commonly present in vitiligo patients' skin and remain in the lesion site, which is composed of CD8 and CD4 T cells. Many studies have been conducted on the presence and role of cytokines such as interleukins and interferongamma (IFN-γ) in the vitiligo process. AIM This study aimed to introduce herbs effective against vitiligo from the perspective of Persian medicine and to investigate their possible therapeutic mechanisms with the possible effects of herbs on autoimmune mechanisms. METHODS For this purpose, keywords were used to extract data from Persian medicine textbooks, and then relevant scientific databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were examined. RESULTS It was found that Persian medicine scholars used 50 different medicinal plants to treat and reduce the complications of vitiligo, and recent scientific studies have proven immune-regulating properties and reducing the effect of many of them on cytokines. CONCLUSION According to scientific evidence on immunomodulatory effects, new research into the effects of these plants on vitiligo can lead to the discovery of new drugs and approaches for treating this disease.
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- Mohsen Haghir Ebrahimabadi
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Parvizi M, Fadai F, Khodaei-Ardakani MR, Amin G, Abdi L, Noroozi M, Ansari I. Effect of Cuscuta epithymum Acquainted with Risperidone on the Improvement of Clinical Symptoms and Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Schizophrenia: A Triple-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Galen Med J 2019; 8:e1334. [PMID: 34466495 PMCID: PMC8343989 DOI: 10.31661/gmj.v8i0.1334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Cuscuta epithymum (CE) is an established medicinal herb utilized for treating psychosis in Persian medicine. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of CE combined with risperidone on the clinical symptoms and the cognitive impairment in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Materials and Methods: In this triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial, the intervention group received a dose of 500 mg of CE in the form of a capsule to be taken twice a day accompanied by an appropriate dose of risperidone. The control group was presented with a placebo identical to that of the CE capsule plus the allocated dose of risperidone. The PANSS and SCoRS questionnaires were used to assess the status of subjects prior to the initiation of the intervention as well as being put to use at the end of the second, fourth, and eighth week post-intervention. Registering and recording intel concerning positive and negative symptoms felt by participants (PANNS), and a test to assess the cognitive impairment of the individuals. Results: After eight weeks of treatment, all negative and positive symptoms besides hostility and somatic concern exhibited a significant improvement in the CE group (P <0.05). In contrast, the CE placebo group displayed no substantial improvement in the cases of the positive, negative and general symptoms (P>0.05) regarding cognitive impairment, after eight weeks of treatment, all symptoms were greatly improved in the CE group (P<0.05), while the effect of the placebo on the patients cognitive impairment remained mostly stationary (P>0.05). Consequently, after eight weeks after the intervention, we can determine that the CE treatment has been noticeably more effective at improving positive, negative and cognitive symptoms of patients with schizophrenia. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated that CE, possessing possible antioxidant and neuroprotective properties, safely improved the positive and negative symptoms, and cognitive impairment of patients with schizophrenia.
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- Maedeh Parvizi
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Students Research Committee, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
- Correspondence to: Iman Ansari M.D, Medical Students Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Italia Street, Felestin Avenue, Tehran, Iran Telephone Number: +989398921692 Email Address:
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Development of a HPLC-MS/MS Method to Determine the 13 Elements of Semen Cuscutae and Application to a Pharmacokinetic Study in Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:6518528. [PMID: 31885656 PMCID: PMC6925736 DOI: 10.1155/2019/6518528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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This study developed a method for simultaneous determination of 13 elements of Semen Cuscutae (quercitrin, quercetin, hyperoside, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, luteolin, apigenin, kaempferol, isoquercitrin, cryptochlorogenic acid, isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside, astragalin, and rutin) in rat plasma using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) in the negative MRM mode. The analytes were analyzed with CORTECS®C18 column (4.6 × 150 mm, 2.7 μm) with mobile phases consisting of 0.1% formic acid in water (A) and acetonitrile (B). The intra- and interday precision of the target compounds were expressed as relative standard deviation (RSD) in the range of 0.5%–10.4%, and the accuracy of the target compounds was expressed as relative error (RE) not exceeding ±14.5% for all analytes. In the meantime, the extraction recovery of the target compounds in plasma samples ranged from 87.4% to 106.2% and matrix effect from 81.0% to 115.5%. The established method was successfully accomplished for the pharmacokinetic study of the analytes in rat plasma samples following oral administration of Semen Cuscutae extract, and the pharmacokinetic parameters of seven compounds were obtained.
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Noureen S, Noreen S, Ghumman SA, Batool F, Bukhari SNA. The genus Cuscuta (Convolvolaceac): An updated review on indigenous uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2019; 22:1225-1252. [PMID: 32128087 PMCID: PMC7038433 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2019.35296.8407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, is a genus of family convolvolaceace. Approximately 170 species of Cuscuta are extensively distributed in temperate and subtropical areas of the world. Species of this genus are widely used as essential constituents in functional foods and traditional medicinal systems. Various parts of many members of Cuscuta have been found efficacious against a variety of diseases. Phytochemical investigations have confirmed presence of biologically active moieties such as flavonoids, alkaloids, lignans, saponines, phenolics, tannins, and fatty acids. Pharmacological studies and traditional uses of these plants have proved that they are effective antibacterial, antioxidant, antiostioporotic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antipyretic, antihypertensive, analgesic, anti hair fall, and antisteriogenic agents.
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- Shazia Noureen
- Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Aljouf, Sakaka2014, Saudi Arabia
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Qin D, Tang Y, Wang X, Mao Y, Feng Z. Antagonistic Effect of Cuscuta chinensis on a Rat Model with Unilateral Cryptorchidism. Med Sci Monit 2019; 25:6727-6735. [PMID: 31493333 PMCID: PMC6752106 DOI: 10.12659/msm.916893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Cuscuta chinensis Lam. on germ cell apoptosis in a rat model of unilateral cryptorchidism. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty male SD rats were randomly and equally divided into a control group, a model group, and a Cuscuta group (5.0 g/kg/d) (n=10). The rat model of unilateral cryptorchidism in the model and Cuscuta groups was established by removal of the right gubernaculum, while rats in the control group received no treatment. After modeling, rats in the Cuscuta chinensis group were intragastrically administered Cuscuta chinensis extract (5.0 g/kg/d), while rats in the control group and model group were administered an equal volume of normal saline. After 90 days, all the rats were sacrificed and the testicles were separated and weighed, followed by TUNEL staining to detect germ cell apoptosis, flow cytometry to measure JC-1, ROS, and MDA, and Western blot analysis to evaluate the expression of Bax, Bcl-2, and cleaved caspase3. RESULTS Ninety days after the operation, Cuscuta chinensis Lam significantly minimized the damage caused by modeling by increasing weight of testis, reducing the germ cell apoptosis, and enhancing the mitochondrial membrane potential of testicles, as shown by levels of JC-1, ROS, and MDA, as well as elevating the level of Bcl-2/Bax and reducing the level of cleaved caspase3 (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Treatment with Cuscuta chinensis Lam reduced the germ cell apoptosis in rats with unilateral cryptorchidism, which provides new insight for the development of cryptorchidism therapy in the future.
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- Daorui Qin
- Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P.R. China
- Division of Neonatology, Affiliated BaYi Children’s Hospital, Clinical Medical College in People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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Park I, Song JH, Yang S, Kim WJ, Choi G, Moon BC. Cuscuta Species Identification Based on the Morphology of Reproductive Organs and Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequences. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E2726. [PMID: 31163646 PMCID: PMC6600609 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20112726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The genus Cuscuta (Convolvulaceae) comprises well-known parasitic plants. Cuscuta species are scientifically valuable, as their life style causes extensive crop damage. Furthermore, dried seeds of C. chinensis are used as a Korean traditional herbal medicine. Despite the importance of Cuscuta species, it is difficult to distinguish these plants by the naked eye. Moreover, plastid sequence information available for Cuscuta species is limited. In this study, we distinguished between C. chinensis and C. japonica using morphological characterisation of reproductive organs and molecular characterisation of chloroplast genomes. The differences in morphological characteristics of reproductive organs such as style, stigma, infrastaminal scale, seed shape and testa ornamentation were useful for distinguishing between C. japonica and C. chinensis. Analysis of chloroplast genomes revealed drastic differences in chloroplast genome length and gene order between the two species. Although both species showed numerous gene losses and genomic rearrangements, chloroplast genomes showed highly similar structure within subgenera. Phylogenetic analysis of Cuscuta chloroplast genomes revealed paraphyletic groups within subgenera Monogynella and Grammica, which is consistent with the APG IV system of classification. Our results provide useful information for the taxonomic, phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis of Cuscuta and accurate identification of herbal medicine.
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- Inkyu Park
- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju 58245, Korea.
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju 58245, Korea.
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju 58245, Korea.
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju 58245, Korea.
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju 58245, Korea.
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Naju 58245, Korea.
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Cuscuta chinensis and C. campestris Attenuate Scopolamine-Induced Memory Deficit and Oxidative Damage in Mice. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23123060. [PMID: 30467292 PMCID: PMC6320855 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23123060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The seeds of Cuscuta chinensis Lam. and C. campestris Yuncker have been commonly used as Chinese medical material for preventing aging. Our previous studies have found that C. chinensis and C. campestris possess anti-inflammatory activities in rodents. However, their other biological activities, such as memory-improving properties, have not yet been explored. In the present study, we examined the memory-improving effects of the extracts of C. chinensis and C. campestris on scopolamine (SCOP)-induced memory deficit and explored their underlying mechanism in mice. Both Cuscuta species improved SCOP-induced memory deficits in the passive avoidance test, elevated plus-maze, and spatial performance test of the Morris water maze in mice. In addition, compared with mice injected with SCOP, mice pretreated with both Cuscuta species stayed for a longer time on the platform for the probe test of the Morris water maze. Moreover, both Cuscuta species reduced brain acetylcholinesterase activity and malondialdehyde levels that were increased by SCOP, and the species restored the activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase and catalase) and the levels of glutathione that were decreased by SCOP in the brains of mice. Both Cuscuta species further decreased brain interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α levels that were elevated by SCOP. We demonstrated that both Cuscuta species exhibited a protective activity against SCOP-induced memory deficit, cholinergic dysfunction, oxidative damage, and neuroinflammation in mice, and C. campestris has better potential than C. chinensis. In addition, we provided evidence that the seeds of C. campestris can be used as Cuscutae Semen in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Effect of Total Flavones from Cuscuta Chinensis on Anti-Abortion via the MAPK Signaling Pathway. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:6356190. [PMID: 30369955 PMCID: PMC6189658 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6356190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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For centuries, the Chinese herb Cuscuta chinensis has been applied clinically for abortion prevention in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Total flavones extracted from Cuscuta chinensis (TFCC) are one of the active components in the herb and also display anti-abortion effect similar to the unprocessed material. However, how TFCC exerts the anti-abortion effect remains largely unknown. In this study, we aim at characterizing the anti-abortion effects of TFCC and its underlying molecular mechanism in vitro and in vivo using human primary decidua cells and a mifepristone-induced abortion model in rat, respectively. The damage to the decidua caused by mifepristone in vivo was reversed by TFCC treatment in a dosage-dependent manner. High dosage of TFCC significantly upregulated the expression of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and prolactin receptor (PRLR) in decidua tissue but downregulated the expression of p-ERK. Furthermore, we detected higher level of p-ERK and p-p38 in primary decidua cells from spontaneous abortion while treatment by TFCC downregulated their expression. Our results suggest TFCC mediates its anti-abortion effect by interfering with MAPK signaling pathway.
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Liu N, Zheng JX, Zhuang YS, Zhou ZK, Zhao JH, Yang L. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Schisandrin B on LPS-Stimulated BV2 Microglia via Activating PPAR-γ. Inflammation 2018; 40:1006-1011. [PMID: 28303415 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-017-0544-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Schisandrin B (Sch B), a dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan isolated from Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effect. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Sch B on LPS-induced inflammation in microglia and to investigate the molecular targets of Sch B. BV2 cells were stimulated by LPS in the presence or absence of Sch B. The results showed that the levels of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and PGE2 upregulated by LPS were significantly suppressed by Sch B. LPS-induced NF-κB activation was also inhibited by Sch B. Furthermore, Sch B was found to upregulate the expression of PPAR-γ in a concentration-dependent manner. In addition, the inhibition of Sch B on TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and PGE2 production were reversed by PPAR-γ antagonist GW9662. In conclusion, these results suggested that Sch B inhibited LPS-induced inflammatory response by activating PPAR-γ.
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- Na Liu
- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212000, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212001, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212000, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212000, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated People's Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212000, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212001, China
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Chen GT, Lu Y, Yang M, Li JL, Fan BY. Medicinal uses, pharmacology, and phytochemistry of Convolvulaceae plants with central nervous system efficacies: A systematic review. Phytother Res 2018; 32:823-864. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Guang-Tong Chen
- School of Pharmacy; Nantong University; 19 Qixiu Road Nantong Jiangsu Province 226001 China
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- School of Pharmacy; Nantong University; 19 Qixiu Road Nantong Jiangsu Province 226001 China
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- School of Pharmacy; Nantong University; 19 Qixiu Road Nantong Jiangsu Province 226001 China
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- School of Pharmacy; Nantong University; 19 Qixiu Road Nantong Jiangsu Province 226001 China
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- School of Pharmacy; Nantong University; 19 Qixiu Road Nantong Jiangsu Province 226001 China
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Du KZ, Li J, Guo X, Li Y, Chang YX. Quantitative Analysis of Phenolic Acids and Flavonoids in Cuscuta chinensis Lam. by Synchronous Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction with Response Surface Methodology. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 2018; 2018:6796720. [PMID: 30671278 PMCID: PMC6317117 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6796720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2018] [Revised: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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An effective ultrasonic-assisted extraction method for the separation of phenolic acids and flavonoids in Cuscuta chinensis Lam. was conducted by combining uniform design (UD) coupled with response surface methodology (RSM) and orthogonal design (OD) experiment. A sensitive and selective high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS/MS) method was applied to quantify the sixteen active ingredients (chlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, neochlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid A, isochlorogenic acid B, isochlorogenic acid C, caffeic acid, hyperin, isoquercitrin, quercetin, campherol, p-coumaric acid, isorhamnetin, rutin, astragalin, and apigenin). The extraction method was optimized with respect to concentration of extraction solvent, extraction time, and ratio of liquid to solid as a consequence of getting a high sensitive and feasible method for simultaneous determination of contents of multiple components and evaluation of quality control of Cuscuta chinensis Lam. from different origins. It was also considered useful and valuable in the further study for quality control of Cuscuta chinensis Lam.
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- Kun-ze Du
- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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Steppogenin Isolated from Cudrania tricuspidata Shows Antineuroinflammatory Effects via NF-κB and MAPK Pathways in LPS-Stimulated BV2 and Primary Rat Microglial Cells. Molecules 2017; 22:molecules22122130. [PMID: 29207498 PMCID: PMC6149939 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22122130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Excessive microglial stimulation has been recognized in several neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS), HIV-associated dementia (HAD), multiple sclerosis (MS), and stroke. When microglia are stimulated, they produce proinflammatory mediators and cytokines, including nitric oxide (NO) derived from inducible NO synthase (iNOS), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) derived from cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-12 (IL-12), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). These inflammatory reactions are related to the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways. Therefore, the modulation of NF-κB and MAPK is vital to prevent microglial activation and confer resistance against neuronal injury. In this study, steppogenin (1) isolated from Cudrania tricuspidata suppressed the neuroinflammatory responses to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Steppogenin (1) inhibited the production of proinflammatory mediators and cytokines in LPS-challenged BV2 and rat primary microglial cells. Moreover, western blot analysis and immunofluorescence revealed that the nuclear translocation of NF-κB was inhibited in LPS-induced BV2 and rat primary microglial cells. The LPS-stimulated activation of BV2 and rat primary microglial cells was inhibited by steppogenin (1) through the suppression of c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38 MAPK signaling. These results suggested that steppogenin (1) exerted antineuroinflammatory effects against acute neuroinflammation in BV2 and rat primary microglial cells by suppressing the activation of NF-κB and MAPK signaling and the production of proinflammatory mediators and cytokines.
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