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Jin S, Wang YS, Huang JC, Wang TT, Li BY, Guo B, Yue ZP. Osthole exhibits the remedial potential for polycystic ovary syndrome mice through Nrf2-Foxo1-GSH-NF-κB pathway. Cell Biol Int 2024. [PMID: 38741282 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.12170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the primary cause of female infertility with a lack of universal therapeutic regimen. Although osthole exhibits numerous pharmacological activities in treating various diseases, its therapeutic effect on PCOS is undiscovered. The present study found that application of osthole improved the symptoms of PCOS mice through preventing ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) production of more estrogen and alleviating the liberation of pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha. Meanwhile, osthole enhanced ovarian antioxidant capacity and alleviated intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation with a concurrent attenuation for oxidative stress, while intervention of antioxidant enzymic activity and glutathione (GSH) synthesis neutralized the salvation of osthole on GCs secretory disorder and chronic inflammation. Further analysis revealed that osthole restored the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and forkhead box O 1 (Foxo1) whose repression antagonized the amelioration of osthole on the insufficiency of antioxidant capacity and accumulation of ROS. Moreover, Nrf2 served as an intermedium to mediate the regulation of osthole on Foxo1. Additionally, osthole restricted the phosphorylation of IκBα and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) subunit p65 by DHEA and weakened the transcriptional activity of NF-κB, but this effectiveness was abrogated by the obstruction of Nrf2 and Foxo1, whereas adjunction of GSH renewed the redemptive effect of osthole on NF-κB whose activation caused an invalidation of osthole in rescuing the aberration of GCs secretory function and inflammation response. Collectively, osthole might relieve the symptoms of PCOS mice via Nrf2-Foxo1-GSH-NF-κB pathway.
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- Shan Jin
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
- Reproductive Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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Liu M, Wu H, Li Q, Liu H, Chen C, Yin F, Wang H, Zha Z, Wang F. Mn 3O 4 nanozymes prevent acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury by attenuating oxidative stress and countering inflammation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:83-95. [PMID: 37837854 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.019] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose is steadily becoming the chief reason for drug-induced acute liver failure, yet limited treatment is currently clinically available. Considering that the mechanism of APAP-induced hepatotoxicity is inseparable from oxidative stress and inflammation, a biocompatible Mn3O4 nanozyme mimicking superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities and possessing reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging capacity and antiapoptotic properties, is reported herein as a promising nanodrug to treat APAP-induced liver injury (AILI). Possessing bioactive enzyme-like functions, Mn3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) can not only reduce the oxidative stress on the liver by decreasing ROS accumulation but also downregulate the infiltration of inflammatory macrophages that secrete proinflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-6). Notably, the bifunctional Mn3O4 NPs mediate nuclear factor-erythroid 2 p45-related factor 2 signaling pathway activation and nuclear factor kappa B signaling pathway inhibition to effectively prevent the already fragile APAP-overdosed murine hepatocytes from being attacked again, thus mitigating hepatocyte apoptosis and alleviating APAP-induced liver damage. Thus, the Mn3O4 nanozyme (Mn3O4 NPs) evaluated in this study has potential preventive and therapeutic effects on AILI.
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- Menghua Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- China Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Cancer Research and The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518107, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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- China Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Digestive Cancer Research and The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518107, China.
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Zhao J, Ding K, Hou M, Li Y, Hou X, Dai W, Li Z, Zhao J, Liu W, Bai Z. Schisandra chinensis essential oil attenuates acetaminophen-induced liver injury through alleviating oxidative stress and activating autophagy. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2022; 60:958-967. [PMID: 35588406 PMCID: PMC9122381 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2067569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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CONTEXT Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. (Magnoliaceae) essential oil (SCEO) composition is rich in lignans that are believed to perform protective effects in the liver. OBJECTIVE This study investigates the effects of SCEO in the treatment of acetaminophen (APAP)-induced liver injury in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS C57BL/6 mice (n = 56) were randomly divided into seven groups: normal; APAP (300 mg/kg); APAP plus bicyclol (200 mg/kg); APAP plus SCEO (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 g/kg). Serum biochemical parameters for liver function, inflammatory factors, and antioxidant activities were determined. The protein expression levels of Nrf2, GCLC, GCLM, HO-1, p62, and LC3 were assessed by western blotting. Nrf2, GCLC, HO-1, p62, and LC3 mRNA were detected by real-time PCR. RESULTS Compared to APAP overdose, SCEO (2 g/kg) pre-treatment reduced the serum levels of AST (79.4%), ALT (84.6%), TNF-α (57.3%), and IL-6 (53.0%). In addition, SCEO (2 g/kg) markedly suppressed cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) (15.4%) and attenuated the exhaustion of GSH (43.6%) and SOD (16.8%), and the accumulation of MDA (22.6%) in the liver, to inhibit the occurrence of oxidative stress. Moreover, hepatic tissues from our experiment revealed that SCEO pre-treatment mitigated liver injury caused by oxidative stress by increasing Nrf2, HO-1, and GCL. Additionally, SCEO activated autophagy, which upregulated hepatic LC3-II and decreased p62 in APAP overdose mice (p < 0.05). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Our evidence demonstrated that SCEO protects hepatocytes from APAP-induced liver injury in vivo and the findings will provide a reliable theoretical basis for developing novel therapeutics.
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- Jing Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- China Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- China Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- China Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- China Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- China Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- China Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- China Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- China Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Vijayan N, Perumal MK. A critical review on anti-fibrotic phytochemicals targeting activated hepatic stellate cells. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14438. [PMID: 36209494 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14438] [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: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Liver fibrosis is a major health concern occurring worldwide. It arises due to prolonged wound healing response of various insults like viral, autoimmune, cholestatic, drug-induced, and metabolic diseases. Currently, there is no clinically approved drug for liver fibrosis treatment. Hepatic stellate cells are the principal liver cells that are activated during liver fibrosis, and targeting these activated cells is an ideal therapeutic strategy. Numerous phytochemicals have been demonstrated in vitro and in vivo treating experimental liver fibrosis; however, none of them have been clinically approved for therapeutic use. This review mainly focuses on such hepatoprotective phytochemicals reported inhibiting major signaling pathways that are dysregulated in activated hepatic stellate cells. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Liver fibrosis is a global health concern and there is no FDA approved drug to treat liver fibrosis. Although notable pharmacological agents like pentoxifylline, gliotoxin, imatinibmesylate, Gleevec, and so on are reported to exhibit anti-fibrotic effect, the major concern is their side effect. Hence, phytochemicals are promising candidates that could be employed against liver fibrosis. In this review, the anti-fibrotic potential of phytochemicals targeting activated HSCs are summarized. Understanding these phytochemicals will further help in the development of agents that are more effective against liver fibrosis.
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- Nivya Vijayan
- Department of Biochemistry, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Li Q, Chen F, Wang F. The immunological mechanisms and therapeutic potential in drug-induced liver injury: lessons learned from acetaminophen hepatotoxicity. Cell Biosci 2022; 12:187. [PMID: 36414987 PMCID: PMC9682794 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-022-00921-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Acute liver failure caused by drug overdose is a significant clinical problem in developed countries. Acetaminophen (APAP), a widely used analgesic and antipyretic drug, but its overdose can cause acute liver failure. In addition to APAP-induced direct hepatotoxicity, the intracellular signaling mechanisms of APAP-induced liver injury (AILI) including metabolic activation, mitochondrial oxidant stress and proinflammatory response further affect progression and severity of AILI. Liver inflammation is a result of multiple interactions of cell death molecules, immune cell-derived cytokines and chemokines, as well as damaged cell-released signals which orchestrate hepatic immune cell infiltration. The immunoregulatory interplay of these inflammatory mediators and switching of immune responses during AILI lead to different fate of liver pathology. Thus, better understanding the complex interplay of immune cell subsets in experimental models and defining their functional involvement in disease progression are essential to identify novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of AILI. Here, this present review aims to systematically elaborate on the underlying immunological mechanisms of AILI, its relevance to immune cells and their effector molecules, and briefly discuss great therapeutic potential based on inflammatory mediators.
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- Qianhui Li
- grid.511083.e0000 0004 7671 2506Division of Gastroenterology, Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No.628, Zhenyuan Road, Shenzhen, 518107 China
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- grid.511083.e0000 0004 7671 2506Division of Gastroenterology, Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No.628, Zhenyuan Road, Shenzhen, 518107 China
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- grid.511083.e0000 0004 7671 2506Division of Gastroenterology, Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No.628, Zhenyuan Road, Shenzhen, 518107 China
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Eldin DN, Fahim HI, Ahmed HY, Abdelgawad MA, Abourehab MAS, Ahmed OM. Preventive Effects of Mandarin Fruit Peel Hydroethanolic Extract, Hesperidin, and Quercetin on Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatonephrotoxicity in Wistar Rats. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:7065845. [PMID: 36092164 PMCID: PMC9463012 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7065845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Acetaminophen, also known as N-acetyl-para-aminophenol (NAPAP), is a traditional antipyretic and analgesic that is used extensively around the world to treat colds and fevers. However, a NAPAP excess causes rapid, severe liver and kidney damage. The goal of the study was to examine the protective effects and determine the mechanisms of action of MPHE, hesperidin, and quercetin in NAPAP-induced hepatorenal damage in Wistar rats. Male Wistar rats received a 0.5 g/kg oral supplement of NAPAP every other day for a period of four weeks. During the same period of NAPAP supplementation, MPHE (50 mg/kg), quercetin (20 mg/kg), and hesperidin (20 mg/kg) were administered to rats receiving NAPAP. MPHE, quercetin, and hesperidin treatments significantly improved liver function in NAPAP-supplemented rats. The high serum levels of aminotransferases, alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, and γ-glutamyl transferase as well as total bilirubin were significantly reduced, while the levels of suppressed serum albumin were significantly increased, demonstrating this improvement. Treatments utilizing these natural substances significantly enhanced kidney function as seen by a considerable decline in the increased blood levels of urea, uric acid, and creatinine. Additionally, the injection of MPHE, hesperidin, and quercetin resulted in a decrease in the quantity of lipid peroxides while increasing the activities of superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione-S-transferase in the liver and kidneys. The treatments markedly abated the NAPAP-induced liver and kidney histological perturbations and reduced the NAPAP-induced serum tumor necrosis factor-α level and liver and kidney proapoptotic protein 53 and caspase 3 expressions. Otherwise, serum interleukin-4 level significantly increased by treatments. The MPHE, hesperidin, and quercetin treatments resulted in marked decrease in liver and kidney histopathological scores including inflammation, necrosis, apoptosis, and congestion. In conclusion, the MPHE, quercetin, and hesperidin may induce hepatonephropreventive impacts in NAPAP-supplemented rats via enhancing the antioxidant defense system, anti-inflammatory activity, and antiapoptotic action.
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- Doaa Nor Eldin
- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Rodents Division, Department of Harmful Animals, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Al Jouf 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minya 61519, Egypt
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Jin Z, Da W, Zhao Y, Wang T, Xu H, Shu B, Gao X, Shi Q, Ma Y, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Tang D. Role of skeletal muscle satellite cells in the repair of osteoporotic fractures mediated by β-catenin. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2022; 13:1403-1417. [PMID: 35178895 PMCID: PMC8977954 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease, and osteoporotic fracture (OPF) is one of its most serious complications. It is often ignored that the influence of the muscles surrounding the fracture on the healing of OPF. We aimed to clarify the role of skeletal muscle satellite cells (SMSCs) in promoting OPF healing by β-catenin, to improve our understanding of SMSCs, and let us explore its potential as a therapeutic target. METHODS Skeletal muscles were obtained from control non-OPF or OPF patients for primary SMSCs culture (n = 3, 33% females, mean age 60 ± 15.52). Expression of SMSCs was measured. In vivo, 3-month-old female C57BL/6 mice underwent OVX surgery. Three months later, the left tibia fracture model was again performed. The control and the treatment group (n = 24, per group, female). The treatment group was treated with an agonist (osthole). Detection of SMSCs in muscles and fracture healing at 7, 14, and 28 three time points (n = 8, 8, 8, female). To further clarify the scientific hypothesis, we innovatively used Pax7-CreERT2/+ ;β-cateninfx/fx transgenic mice (n = 12, per group, male). Knock out β-catenin in SMSC to observe the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of SMSCs, and OPF healing. In vitro primary cells of SMSCs from 3-month-old litter-negative β-cateninfx/fx transgenic mice. After adenovirus-CRE transfection, the myogenic and osteogenic differentiation of SMSC was observed. RESULTS We find that human SMSCs reduced proliferation and osteogenic differentiation in patients with OPF (-38.63%, P < 0.05). And through animal experiments, it was found that activation of β-catenin promoted the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of SMSC at the fracture site, thereby accelerating the healing of the fracture site (189.47%, P < 0.05). To prove this point of view, in the in vivo Pax7-CreERT2/+ ;β-cateninfx/fx transgenic mouse experiment, we innovatively found that knocking out β-catenin in SMSC will cause a decrease in bone mass and bone microstructure, and accompanied by delayed fracture healing (-35.04%, P < 0.001). At the same time, through in vitro SMSC culture experiments, it was found that their myogenic (-66.89%, P < 0.01) and osteogenic differentiation (-16.5%, P < 0.05) ability decreased. CONCLUSIONS These results provide the first practical evidence for a direct contribution of SMSCs to promote the healing of OPF with important clinical implications as it may help in the treatment of delayed healing and non-union of OPFs, and mobilization of autologous stem cell therapy in orthopaedic applications.
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- Zhenxiong Jin
- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Mosebarger A, Reddi RN, Menon R, Kammala AK. Computational Screening of the Natural Product Osthole and Its Derivates for Anti-Inflammatory Activity. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12040505. [PMID: 35454996 PMCID: PMC9030959 DOI: 10.3390/life12040505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Osthole (OS) is a natural coumarin with a long history of medicinal use in a variety of diseases, such as itch and menstrual disorders. In recent years, OS has been shown to treat inflammation and reduce the expression and activity of NF-κB, although its mechanism of action is still unclear. Overexpression of inflammatory cytokines can have many negative effects in the body, including inducing preterm labor; thus, the modulation of inflammation by OS and its derivatives may be able to delay preterm birth, increasing neonatal survival rates. The objectives of this study were to screen and identify the derivatives of OS with the highest potential for binding capacity to inflammatory mediators NF-κB, TNF-α, and ERK1, and to measure the drug-like properties of these compounds. GLIDE docking in Schrodinger Maestro software was used to calculate docking scores for a variety of semi-synthetic OS derivatives against three proteins involved in inflammation: NF-κB, TNF-α, and ERK1. Schrodinger Qikprop was also used to measure the pharmaceutically relevant properties of the compounds. The protonated demethoxy osthole 1 showed the highest docking of all the proteins tested, while the deprotonated demethoxy osthole 2 consistently had the lowest scores, denoting the importance of pH in the binding activity of this derivative. The lowest docking was at NF-κB, suggesting that this is less likely to be the primary target of OS. All of the screened derivatives showed high drug potential, based on their Qikprop properties. OS and its derivatives showed potential to bind to multiple proteins that regulate the inflammatory response and are prospective candidates for delaying preterm birth.
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- Angela Mosebarger
- Division of Basic & Translational Research, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555, USA; (A.M.); (R.M.)
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 234 Herzl St., P.O. Box 26, Rehovot 7610001, Israel;
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- Division of Basic & Translational Research, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555, USA; (A.M.); (R.M.)
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- Division of Basic & Translational Research, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555, USA; (A.M.); (R.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-517-899-6963
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Ren Z, Lv M, Xu H. Osthole: Synthesis, Structural Modifications and Biological Properties. Mini Rev Med Chem 2022; 22:2124-2137. [DOI: 10.2174/1389557522666220214101231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Osthole, a naturally occurring coumarin-type compound, is isolated from a Chinese herbal medicine Cnidium monnieri (L.), and exhibits a broad range of biological properties. In this review, the total synthesis and structural modifications of osthole and its analogs are described. Additionally, the progress on bioactivities of osthole and its analogs is outlined since 2016. Moreover, the structure-activity relationships and mechanisms of action of osthole and its derivatives are discussed. These can provide references for future design, development and application of osthole and its analogs as drugs or pesticides in the fields of medicine and agriculture.
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- Zili Ren
- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi Province, China
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Osthole Inhibits Expression of Genes Associated with Toll-like Receptor 2 Signaling Pathway in an Organotypic 3D Skin Model of Human Epidermis with Atopic Dermatitis. Cells 2021; 11:cells11010088. [PMID: 35011650 PMCID: PMC8750192 DOI: 10.3390/cells11010088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The Toll-like receptor (TLR) family signature has been linked to the etiopathology of atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with skin barrier dysfunction and immune system imbalance. We aimed to investigate whether osthole (a plant-derived compound) can inhibit the genetic profile of key genes associated with TLR2 signaling (TIRAP, MyD88, IRAK1, TRAF6, IκBα, NFκB) after stimulation with LPS or histamine in a 3D in vitro model of AD. Overexpression of the aforementioned genes may directly increase the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines (CKs) and chemokines (ChKs), which may exacerbate the symptoms of AD. Relative gene expressions were quantified by qPCR and secretion of CKs and ChKs was evaluated by ELISA assay. LPS and histamine increased the relative expression of genes related to the TLR2 pathway, and osthole successfully reduced it. In summary, our results show that osthole inhibits the expression of genes associated with the TLR signaling pathway in a skin model of AD. Moreover, the secretion of CKs and ChKs after treatment of AD with osthole in a 3D skin model in vitro suggests the potential of osthole as a novel compound for the treatment of AD.
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Jin ZX, Liao XY, Da WW, Zhao YJ, Li XF, Tang DZ. Osthole enhances the bone mass of senile osteoporosis and stimulates the expression of osteoprotegerin by activating β-catenin signaling. Stem Cell Res Ther 2021; 12:154. [PMID: 33640026 PMCID: PMC7912492 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-021-02228-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Osthole has a potential therapeutic application for anti-osteoporosis. The present study verified whether osthole downregulates osteoclastogenesis via targeting OPG. Methods In vivo, 12-month-old male mice were utilized to evaluate the effect of osthole on bone mass. In vitro, bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) were isolated and extracted from 3-month-old OPG−/− mice and the littermates of OPG+/+ mice. Calvaria osteoblasts were extracted from 3-day-old C57BL/6J mice or 3-day-old OPG−/− mice and the littermates of OPG+/+ mice. Results Osthole significantly increased the gene and protein levels of OPG in primary BMSCs in a dose-dependent manner. The deletion of the OPG gene did not affect β-catenin expression. The deletion of the β-catenin gene inhibited OPG expression in BMSCs, indicating that osthole stimulates the expression of OPG via activation of β-catenin signaling. Conclusion Osthole attenuates osteoclast formation by stimulating the activation of β-catenin-OPG signaling and could be a potential drug for the senile osteoporosis.
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- Zhen-Xiong Jin
- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Spine Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 201705, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China. .,Institute of Spine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Kordulewska NK, Topa J, Tańska M, Cieślińska A, Fiedorowicz E, Savelkoul HFJ, Jarmołowska B. Modulatory Effects of Osthole on Lipopolysaccharides-Induced Inflammation in Caco-2 Cell Monolayer and Co-Cultures with THP-1 and THP-1-Derived Macrophages. Nutrients 2020; 13:E123. [PMID: 33396265 PMCID: PMC7824174 DOI: 10.3390/nu13010123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Lipopolysaccharydes (LPS) are responsible for the intestinal inflammatory reaction, as they may disrupt tight junctions and induce cytokines (CKs) secretion. Osthole has a wide spectrum of pharmacological effects, thus its anti-inflammatory potential in the LPS-treated Caco-2 cell line as well as in Caco-2/THP-1 and Caco-2/macrophages co-cultures was investigated. In brief, Caco-2 cells and co-cultures were incubated with LPS to induce an inflammatory reaction, after which osthole (150-450 ng/mL) was applied to reduce this effect. After 24 h, the level of secreted CKs and changes in gene expression were examined. LPS significantly increased the levels of IL-1β, -6, -8, and TNF-α, while osthole reduced this effect in a concentration-dependent manner, with the most significant decrease when a 450 ng/mL dose was applied (p < 0.0001). A similar trend was observed in changes in gene expression, with the significant osthole efficiency at a concentration of 450 ng/μL for IL1R1 and COX-2 (p < 0.01) and 300 ng/μL for NF-κB (p < 0.001). Osthole increased Caco-2 monolayer permeability, thus if it would ever be considered as a potential drug for minimizing intestinal inflammatory symptoms, its safety should be confirmed in extended in vitro and in vivo studies.
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- Natalia K. Kordulewska
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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- Cell Biology and Immunology Group, Wageningen University and Research, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (M.T.); (A.C.); (E.F.); (B.J.)
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The neuroprotective effect of osthole against chronic sleep deprivation (CSD)-induced memory impairment in rats. Life Sci 2020; 263:118524. [PMID: 33011218 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIM Sleep deprivation (SD) is a frequent health problem in modern society. Osthole (Ost), a natural coumarin, has antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. This study examined the functions of Ost in chronic sleep deprivation (CSD)-induced memory deficits in rats. MAIN METHODS The CSD rat model was constructed by applying Sleep Interruption Apparatus (SIA). The protective effect of Ost on memory ability of CSD rats was evaluated through behavioral tests. Modafinil (MOD) was a positive control for investigating the mechanisms underlying the actions of Ost. The oxidative stress changes in the cortex and hippocampus of the rats, histological changes in CA1 region in the hippocampus and the protein expressions of neural plasticity markers were measured. The hippocampal neurons were isolated from rats for evaluating the neuroprotective effects of Ost on glutamate-induced neuron injury in vitro. KEY FINDINGS Ost administration significantly enhanced the cognitive performance of CSD rats in the open field test, object location recognition experiment, novel object recognition experiment, and Morris water maze test. Ost could effectively normalize the levels/activities of the antioxidant enzyme system in the cortex and hippocampus. Moreover, Ost administration reversed CSD-induced abnormal state of CA1 neurocytes and the down-regulated expressions of plasticity-related genes in vivo and in vitro. Additionally, Ost also notably up-regulated the expressions of Nrf2 and HO-1 previously down-regulated in CA1 neurocytes of CSD rats and in vitro. SIGNIFICANCE Our findings showed that Ost alleviated CSD-induced cognitive deficits, and the activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway might be involved in the neuroprotective action of Ost.
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Garg SS, Gupta J, Sharma S, Sahu D. An insight into the therapeutic applications of coumarin compounds and their mechanisms of action. Eur J Pharm Sci 2020; 152:105424. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Antioxidant Capacity-Related Preventive Effects of Shoumei (Slightly Fermented Camellia sinensis) Polyphenols against Hepatic Injury. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:9329356. [PMID: 32922655 PMCID: PMC7453255 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9329356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Shoumei is a kind of white tea (slightly fermented Camellia sinensis) that is rich in polyphenols. In this study, polyphenols were extracted from Shoumei. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) showed that the polyphenols included mainly gallic acid, catechin, hyperoside, and sulfuretin. In an in vitro experiment, H2O2 was used to induce oxidative damage in human normal hepatic L-02 cells. In an animal experiment, CCl4 was used to induce liver injury. The in vitro results showed that Shoumei polyphenols inhibited oxidative damage in normal hepatic L-02 cells, and the in vivo results showed that the polyphenols effectively reduced liver index values in mice with liver injury. The polyphenols also decreased aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin 12 (IL-12), tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) levels and increased albumin (ALB), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) levels in the serum of mice with liver injury. Furthermore, pathological observation showed that the Shoumei polyphenols reduced CCl4-induced hepatocyte damage. qRT-PCR and Western blotting showed that the polyphenols upregulated the mRNA and protein expression of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), manganese- (Mn-) SOD, copper/zinc- (Cu/Zn-) SOD, CAT, and inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) alpha (IκB-α) and downregulated the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and NF-κB p65. The Shoumei polyphenols had a preventive effect against CCl4-induced mouse liver injury equivalent to that of silymarin. The four polyphenols identified as the key substances responsible for this effect mediated the effect through their antioxidant capacity. These results suggest that Shoumei polyphenols are high-quality natural products with liver-protective effects.
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Guo Y, Liu Z, Hou E, Ma N, Gen Y, Che P, Yang R. Application of natural products as insecticide candidates: Semisynthesis and biological evaluation of some novel osthole-based esters. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2020; 30:127260. [PMID: 32527454 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2020.127260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Natural products are very important sources for the development of new pesticides. Osthole, derived from many medical plants such as Cnidium, Angelica and Citrus plants, is a naturally occurring coumarin compound. To discover the new natural products-based insecticides, thirty-one osthole-based esters containing O-acyl-hydroxylamine groups were prepared, and their structures were identified by different spectral analysis methods. Derivatives A7, A17, A20 and A25 displayed more potent growth inhibitory (GI) activity than the botanical insecticide, toosendanin. Over half of target osthole derivatives had more effective larvicidal effect on P. xylostella than toosendanin. Among all title derivatives, compound A18 displayed more pronounced larvicidal activity (LC50 = 0.64 μmol mL-1) when compared with toosendanin (LC50 = 0.94 μmol mL-1). Some interesting results of structure-activity relationships (SARs) of these osthole derivatives were also discussed. In addition, the hemolysis and cytotoxicity assays indicated that these osthole derivatives showed very low toxicity toward normal mammalian cells.
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- Yong Guo
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, KeXue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, KeXue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, KeXue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, KeXue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, KeXue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, KeXue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Preparation Technologies, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, KeXue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, PR China.
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Wang L, Zheng S, Huang G, Sun J, Pan Y, Si Y, Tu P, Xu G, Ma Y, Guo Y. Osthole-loaded N-octyl-O-sulfonyl chitosan micelles (NSC-OST) inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis and prevents ovariectomy-induced bone loss in rats. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 24:4105-4117. [PMID: 32126148 PMCID: PMC7171421 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.15064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Osthole (OST), a derivative of Fructus Cnidii, has been proved to have potential anti‐osteoporosis effects in our recent studies. However, its pharmacological effects are limited in the human body because of poor solubility and bioavailability. Under the guidance of the classical theory of Chinese medicine, Osthole‐loaded N‐octyl‐O‐sulfonyl chitosan micelles (NSC‐OST), which has not previously been reported in the literature, was synthesized in order to overcome the defects and obtain better efficacy. In this study, we found that NSC‐OST inhibited on the formation and resorption activity of osteoclasts through using a bone marrow macrophage (BMM)‐derived osteoclast culture system in vitro, rather than affecting the viability of cells. We also found that NSC‐OST inhibited osteoclast formation, hydroxyapatite resorption and RANKL‐induced osteoclast marker protein expression. In terms of mechanism, NSC‐OST suppressed the NFATc1 transcriptional activity and the activation of NF‐κB signalling pathway. In vivo, ovariectomized (OVX) rat models were established for further research. We found that NSC‐OST can attenuate bone loss in OVX rats through inhibiting osteoclastogenesis. Consistent with our hypothesis, NSC‐OST is more effective than OST in parts of the results. Taken together, our findings suggest that NSC‐OST can suppress RANKL‐induced osteoclastogenesis and prevents ovariectomy‐induced bone loss in rats and could be considered a safe and more effective anti‐osteoporosis drug than OST.
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- Lining Wang
- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.,Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.,TCM Nursing Intervention Laboratory of Chronic Disease Key Laboratory, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- TCM Nursing Intervention Laboratory of Chronic Disease Key Laboratory, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.,Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Lu K, Lin J, Jiang J. Osthole inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell apoptosis through decreasing CPEB2 expression via up-regulating miR-424 in endometrial carcinoma. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2020; 40:89-96. [PMID: 31971049 DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2019.1710846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objective: Endometrial carcinoma (EC) was the fourth female malignancies in developed countries. Given that the prognosis of EC is extremely poor, it is vital to investigate its pathogenesis and effective therapeutic targets. However, the mechanism of osthole in EC remains unknown.Materials and methods: Firstly, the different doses of osthole (0, 50, 100, and 200 μM) were used to treat the Ishikawa and KLE cells. The cell proliferation, apoptosis, and cell cycle were measured by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), Annexin V-FITC/PI, and cell cycle assays. The apoptosis-related protein levels were examined by western blot. The miR-424 levels in Ishikawa and KLE cells were assessed by quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR). Also, the binding of miR-424 and cytoplasmic polyadenylation element binding protein 2 (CEPB2) was detected by the luciferase reporter assay.Results: In this study, the increasing dose of osthole inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis of Ishikawa and KLE cells. Moreover, the increasing dose of osthole up-regulated miR-424 and down-regulated the expression of CPEB2. CPEB2 was proved to be the target gene of miR-424. Interestingly, the over-expression of CPEB2 could reverse the changes of osthole-induced proliferation and apoptosis of Ishikawa and KLE cells.Conclusions: In summary, we provided first evidences that osthole inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis through up-regulating miR-424 to inhibit expression of CPEB2 in EC. Our findings indicated that osthole might act as a novel and potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of EC.
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- Kena Lu
- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning City, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Liuzhou Worker's Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Liuzhou City, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, China
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Ma Z, Zhang B, Fan Y, Wang M, Kebebe D, Li J, Liu Z. Traditional Chinese medicine combined with hepatic targeted drug delivery systems: A new strategy for the treatment of liver diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 117:109128. [PMID: 31234023 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Liver diseases are clinically common and present a substantial public health issue. Many of the currently available drugs for the treatment of liver diseases suffer from limitations that include low hepatic distribution, lack of target effects, poor in vivo stability and adverse effects on other organs. Consequently, conventional treatment of hepatic diseases is ineffective. TCM is commonly used in the treatment of liver diseases worldwide, particularly in China, and has advantages over conventional therapy. HTDDS can be designed to enhance clinical efficacy in the treatment of liver diseases. We have conducted an extensive review of 335 studies reported since 1964. These included about 166 references involving the treatment of liver diseases with TCM (covering active components of TCM, single TCM and Chinese medicine formulas), 169 reports on HTDDS and background studies on liver-related diseases. Here we review the long history of TCM in the treatment of liver diseases.We have also reviewed the status of studies on active components of TCM using nanotechnology-based targeted delivery systems to provide support for further research and development of TCM-based targeted preparations for the treatment of liver disease.
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- Zhe Ma
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Chinese Medicine Discovery and Preparation Technique, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China; Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China.
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Liu J, Luo D, Wu Y, Gao C, Lin G, Chen J, Wu X, Zhang Q, Cai J, Su Z. The Protective Effect of Sonneratia apetala Fruit Extract on Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury in Mice. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2019; 2019:6919834. [PMID: 31320915 PMCID: PMC6607706 DOI: 10.1155/2019/6919834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Acute liver injury is a common consequence of taking overdose of acetaminophen (APAP). The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective effect of a mangrove plant Sonneratia apetala fruit extract (SAFE) on APAP-induced liver injury in mice. Mice were orally pretreated with SAFE (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) daily for one week. The control and APAP groups were intragastrically administered with distilled water, and NAC group was treated with N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) before APAP exposure. The results manifested that SAFE significantly improved survival rates, attenuated hepatic histological damage, and decreased the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels in serum in APAP-exposed mice. SAFE treatment also increased glutathione (GSH) level and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity, enhanced catalase (CAT), and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), as well as reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) level in liver. In addition, the formation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and elevation of myeloperoxidase (MPO) in APAP-exposed mice were inhibited after SAFE treatment. And SAFE also displayed high DPPH radical scavenging activity and reducing power in vitro. The main bioactive components of SAFE such as total phenol, flavonoid, condensed tannin, and carbohydrate were determined. The current study proved that SAFE exerted potential protective effect against APAP-induced acute liver injury, which might be associated with the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of SAFE.
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- Jingjing Liu
- Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Research of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Research of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Research of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Silviculture, Protection and Utilization, Guangzhou 510520, China
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- Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Research of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Research of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Postdoctoral Programme, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Silviculture, Protection and Utilization, Guangzhou 510520, China
- Guangdong Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Silviculture, Protection and Utilization, Guangzhou 510520, China
- Guangdong Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, China
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- Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Research of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Ge Z, Wang C, Zhang J, Li X, Hu J. Tempol Protects Against Acetaminophen Induced Acute Hepatotoxicity by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis. Front Physiol 2019; 10:660. [PMID: 31214044 PMCID: PMC6554449 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute hepatotoxicity is the leading cause of drug-induced acute liver failure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl (tempol) on the protection of APAP-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Mice were pretreated with a single dose of tempol (20 mg/kg per day) orally for 7 days. On the seventh day, mice were injected with a single dose of APAP (300 mg/kg) to induce acute hepatotoxicity. Our results showed that tempol treatment markedly improved liver functions with alleviations of histopathological damage induced by APAP. Tempol treatment upregulated levels of antioxidant proteins, including superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione. Also, phosphorylation of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) and protein kinase B (Akt) and protein expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf 2) and heme oxygense-1 (HO-1) were all increased by tempol, which indicated tempol protected against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity via the PI3K/Akt/Nrf2 pathway. Moreover, tempol treatment decreased pro-apoptotic protein expressions (cleaved caspase-3 and Bax) and increased anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 in liver, as well as reducing apoptotic cells of TUNEL staining, which suggested apoptotic effects of tempol treatment. Overall, we found that tempol normalizes liver function in APAP-induced acute hepatotoxicity mice via activating PI3K/Akt/Nrf2 pathway, thus enhancing antioxidant response and inhibiting hepatic apoptosis.
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- Zheng Ge
- Department of General Surgery, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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Ma Y, Wang L, Zheng S, Xu J, Pan Y, Tu P, Sun J, Guo Y. Osthole inhibits osteoclasts formation and bone resorption by regulating NF-κB signaling and NFATc1 activations stimulated by RANKL. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:16052-16061. [PMID: 31081953 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Chinese herbal medicine Fructus Cnidii has an outstanding effect on chronic lumbar pain and impotence, also has been used against osteoporosis with high frequency. Yet, the mechanisms of osthole, a derivative of Fructus Cnidii, on osteoclasts remains barely known. In this study, it was found out that osthole (10-6 mol/L, 10-5 mol/L) had the influence of inhibiting osteoclast formation and bone resorptive activities induced by receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL), rather than affecting the viability of osteoclast-like cells. Furthermore, osthole could also inhibit the messenger RNA expressions of c-Src, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase, β3-Integrin, matrix metallopeptidase 9, and cathepsin K. The results of the mechanistic study indicated that osthole regulated the nuclear factor of activated T-cells cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) activations following the RANKL stimulation. These findings suggested that the inhibitory effects of osthole were associated with restraining the activations of NFATc1 and NF-κB induced by RANKL. Thus osthole can be used as a potential treatment for abnormal bone-resorption related diseases.
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- Yong Ma
- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory of New Techniques of Restoration & Reconstruction, Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Zhou WB, Zhang XX, Cai Y, Sun W, Li H. Osthole prevents tamoxifen-induced liver injury in mice. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2019; 40:608-619. [PMID: 30315252 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-018-0171-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Tamoxifen (TMX) is an antiestrogen drug that is used in the treatment and prevention of all stages of estrogen-dependent breast cancer. Adverse effects of TMX include hepatotoxicity. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic effects of osthole, isolated from medicinal plants especially Fructus Cnidii, on TMX-induced acute liver injury in mice. Mice were injected with osthole (100 mg/kg, ip) or vehicle, followed by TMX (90 mg/kg, ip) 24 h later. We showed that a single injection of TMX-induced liver injury and oxidative stress. Pretreatment with osthole attenuated TMX-induced liver injury evidenced by dose-dependent reduction of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activities. Pretreatment with osthole also blunted TMX-induced oxidative stress, evidenced by significant increase of reduced glutathione (GSH) as well as reduction of malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Consistently, osthole significantly enhanced the expressions of antioxidant genes (GPX1, SOD2, GCL-c, and G6pdh), but suppressed those of pro-oxidant genes (NOX2 and ACOX). Furthermore, osthole inhibited the production of inflammatory cytokines, reduced the metabolic activation of TMX, and promoted its clearance. We further revealed that osthole elevated hepatic cAMP and cGMP levels, but inhibition of PKA or PKG failed to abolish the hepatoprotective effect of osthole. Meanwhile, prominent phosphorylation of p38 was observed in liver in response to TMX, which was significantly inhibited by osthole. Pretreatment with SB203580, a p38 inhibitor, significantly attenuated TMX-induced increase of ALT and AST activities, reduced oxidative stress, and reversed the alterations of gene expression caused by TMX. Moreover, pretreatment with L-buthionine sulfoximine (BSO), an inhibitor of GSH synthesis, partly reversed the effect of osthole on TMX-induced liver injury. Consistently, pretreatment with N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) significantly attenuated TMX-induced increase in ALT and AST activities. Notably, both BSO and NAC had no detectable effect on the phosphorylation levels of p38. Collectively, our results suggest that osthole prevents TMX hepatotoxicity by suppressing p38 activation and subsequently reducing TMX-induced oxidative damage.
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Jiang Z, Wang J, Liu C, Wang X, Pan J. Hyperoside alleviated N-acetyl-para-amino-phenol-induced acute hepatic injury via Nrf2 activation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2019; 12:64-76. [PMID: 31933721 PMCID: PMC6944033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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N-acetyl-para-amino-phenol (APAP) acute hepatic injury is receiving increasing attention. In the present study, we examined the effects of Hyperoside (Hype) on APAP-induced acute hepatic injury. Oral administration of Hype dose-dependently attenuated the index of hepatic injury, including the production of AST, ALT, and ALP. Increased glutathione (GSH) and decreased ROS production induced by Hype demonstrated its potential antioxidant capacity. In addition, Nrf2 and its downstream genes were markedly activated by Hype. Furthermore, enhanced levels of SOD, GST, and GSH-Px were markedly suppressed by Hype in a dose-dependent manner. At the same time, decreased LPO was also detected in Hype-treated mice. The in vitro study verified a protective effect of Hype on APAP-induced injuries in LO2 cells. Moreover, the regulatory effect was found to be mostly dependent on Nrf2 which decreased LDH and ALT generation and increased cell viability. Nrf2-silenced LOS cells were sensitive to APAP-induced injury, while Hype did not exhibit any further effects on LO2 cells, which demonstrate the critical role of Nrf2 in this process. Taken together, our results demonstrated the ability of Hype to inhibit APAP-induced acute hepatic injury and its potential use in the treatment of Nrf2-associated diseases.
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- Zhitao Jiang
- Department of Pharmacy Office, Zhangjiagang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineZhangjiagang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy Office, Zhangjiagang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineZhangjiagang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy Office, Nanjing First Hospital, China Pharmaceutical UniversityNanjing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineNanjing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineNanjing, China
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Dai X, Yin C, Zhang Y, Guo G, Zhao C, Wang O, Xiang Y, Zhang X, Liang G. Osthole inhibits triple negative breast cancer cells by suppressing STAT3. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2018; 37:322. [PMID: 30577812 PMCID: PMC6303899 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-018-0992-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subgroup of human breast cancer. Patients with TNBC have poor clinical outcome as they are non-responsive to current targeted therapies. There is an urgent need to identify new therapeutic targets and develop more effective treatment options for TNBC patients. Osthole, a natural product from C. monnieri, has been shown to inhibit certain cancer cells. However, the mechanisms of action as well as its effect on TNBC cells are not currently known. METHODS We investigated the effect of osthole in cultured TNBC cells as well as in a xenograft model of TNBC growth. We also used a high-throughput proteomics platform to identify the direct binding protein of osthole. RESULTS We found that osthole inhibited the growth of a panel of TNBC cells and induced apoptosis in both cultured cells and TNBC xenografts. We used a high-throughput proteomics platform and identified signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) as a potential binding protein of osthole. We further show that osthole suppressed STAT3 in TNBC cells to inhibit growth and induce apoptosis. Overexpressing STAT3 in TNBC reduced the effectiveness of osthole treatment. CONCLUSIONS These results provide support for osthole as a potential new therapeutic agent for the management of TNBC. Moreover, our results indicate that STAT3 may be targeted for the development of novel anti-TNBC drugs.
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- Xuanxuan Dai
- Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.,Department of Surgical Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.,Department of Surgical Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.
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- Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhao Z, Wei Q, Hua W, Liu Y, Liu X, Zhu Y. Hepatoprotective effects of berberine on acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 103:1319-1326. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.04.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Bai Y, Zheng Y, Pang W, Peng W, Wu H, Yao H, Li P, Deng W, Cheng J, Su W. Identification and Comparison of Constituents of Aurantii Fructus and Aurantii Fructus Immaturus by UFLC-DAD-Triple TOF-MS/MS. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23040803. [PMID: 29601542 PMCID: PMC6017871 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23040803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Although Aurantii Fructus (AF) and Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (AFI) are both the fruits of the same rutaceae plant at different stages of growth, they exert similar yet distinct clinical effects. The chemical composition is crucial for quality control as well as therapeutic application. To address this concern, it is significant to evaluate the similarities and differences of the constituents in both AF and AFI. The extract of AF and AFI were comprehensively analyzed by ultra fast liquid chromatography-photodiode array detector-triple-time of flight-tandem mass spectrometry (UFLC-DAD-Triple TOF-MS/MS). Among the 40 compounds detected, 19 metabolites were detected in both the AF and AFI; whereas 13 compounds were only detected in AF and five constituents were exclusively detected in AFI. In particular, even in AFI, three compounds were only identified in AFI (Citrus aurantium' L. and its cultivar). Among the 18 compounds confirmed by standard database, 13 compounds were reported in AF and AFI for the first time. Furthermore, the distinction was also revealed by the content of naringin, hesperidin, neohesperidin, and synephrine. The study directly contributed to the similarities and differences of AF and AFI. Herein, similarities and the differences in chemical profiles of AF and AFI could explain the current clinical applications.
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- Yang Bai
- Guangdong Engineering & Technology Research Center for Quality and Efficacy Reevaluation of Post-Market Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering & Technology Research Center for Quality and Efficacy Reevaluation of Post-Market Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering & Technology Research Center for Quality and Efficacy Reevaluation of Post-Market Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering & Technology Research Center for Quality and Efficacy Reevaluation of Post-Market Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering & Technology Research Center for Quality and Efficacy Reevaluation of Post-Market Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering & Technology Research Center for Quality and Efficacy Reevaluation of Post-Market Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering & Technology Research Center for Quality and Efficacy Reevaluation of Post-Market Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Ultrafine Granular Powder of Herbal Medicine technology and Application of state Administration, Zhongshan 528437, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Ultrafine Granular Powder of Herbal Medicine technology and Application of state Administration, Zhongshan 528437, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering & Technology Research Center for Quality and Efficacy Reevaluation of Post-Market Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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