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Park W, Jang H, Kim HS, Park SJ, Lim W, Song G, Park S. Therapeutic efficacy and anti-inflammatory mechanism of baicalein on endometriosis progression in patient-derived cell line and mouse model. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 130:155469. [PMID: 38824821 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Baicalein is a flavonoid extracted from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis G. that has anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects. However, therapeutic mechanisms of baicalein in patients with endometriosis in vivo have yet to be elucidated. As a chronic inflammatory gynecological disease, endometriosis causes pain and infertility, and has no complete treatment to date. Current treatment strategies cause several side effects and have high recurrence rates. PURPOSE This study aimed to identify the in vivo therapeutic effects of baicalein on endometriosis and verify the action mechanisms of baicalein, focusing on regulating inflammation. METHODS In this study, an autologous transplant mouse model and patient-derived immortalized human ovarian endometriotic stromal cells (ihOESCs) were used to investigate the therapeutic activities of baicalein. The mouse model was administered with 40 mg/kg baicalein by oral gavage for 4 weeks, and the treatment outcomes of baicalein-treated mice were compared with vehicle- and dienogest-treated groups. ihOESCs were treated with 0-5 μg/ml baicalein for in vitro studies. RESULTS Baicalein significantly alleviated the progression of endometriosis in mouse models. Baicalein reduced the expression of proinflammatory cytokines in endometriotic lesions and ihOESCs, and cytokine expression and T cell proportions in mouse spleen. in vitro results showed that baicalein increased mitochondrial calcium flux and induced mitochondrial depolarization and ROS generation in ihOESCs. Ultimately, baicalein inactivated the MAPK/PI3K signaling and induced cell death in ihOESCs. CONCLUSION In conclusion, baicalein effectively attenuated the progression of endometriosis through its anti-inflammatory activities. Baicalein can be an alternative or supplemental treatment for endometriosis to ameliorate the side effects of hormonal therapy.
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- Wonhyoung Park
- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Plant & Biomaterials Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52725, Republic of Korea; Department of GreenBio Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52725, Republic of Korea.
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Rajendran P. Unveiling the power of flavonoids: A dynamic exploration of their impact on cancer through matrix metalloproteinases regulation. Biomedicine (Taipei) 2024; 14:12-28. [PMID: 38939095 PMCID: PMC11204124 DOI: 10.37796/2211-8039.1447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Cancer stands as a significant contributor to global mortality rates, primarily driven by its progression and widespread dissemination. Despite notable strides in cancer therapy, the efficacy of current treatment strategies is compromised due to their inherent toxicity and the emergence of chemoresistance. Consequently, there is a critical need to evaluate alternative therapeutic approaches, with natural compounds emerging as promising candidates, showcasing demonstrated anticancer capabilities in various research models. This review manuscript presents a comprehensive examination of the regulatory mechanisms governing the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and delves into the potential therapeutic role of flavonoids as agents exhibiting specific anticancer activity against MMPs. The primary aim of this study is to elucidate the diverse functions associated with MMP production in cancer and to investigate the potential of flavonoids in modulating MMP expression to inhibit metastasis.
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- Peramaiyan Rajendran
- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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Ma N, Pan B, Ge L, Li M, Zhu H, Deng X, Li D, Wang X, Wu L, Xiao J, Lai H, Tian J, Niu J, Yang K. Efficacy and safety of Tanreqing injection for cough caused by acute trachea-bronchitis disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 321:117429. [PMID: 38007165 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Tanreqing injection (TRQI) is an intravenous herbal preparation derived from 5 types of traditional Chinese medicines including Scutellariae Radix, Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, Forsythiae Fructus, bear bile powder and goral horn, incorporating baicalin, chlorogenic acid, ursodeoxycholic acid, and goose deoxycholic acid and other compounds known for anti-inflammatory properties, is widely used in China to treat cough caused by acute trachea-bronchitis disease (ATB). AIM OF THE STUDY To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of Tanreqing injection (TRQI) with and without Western medicine (WM) for cough caused by acute trachea-bronchitis (ATB). MATERIALS AND METHODS We systematically searched eight databases, including CENTRAL, Embase, PubMed, Science Direct, Wiley, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database and WanFang, from inception to August 2023 for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on TRQI for cough caused by ATB. The critical outcomes of interest were time to symptom disappearance, including time for cough symptom to disappear and time to improve cough and sputum production. Important outcomes included symptom disappearance rate, adverse events (AEs) and lung function. We carried out random-effects meta-analysis using Review Manager 5.4 and assessed the certainty of evidence utilizing the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. RESULTS A total of 2872 citations were identified by our search, of which 26 eligible RCTs enrolled 2731 participants. Low to moderate certainty evidence showed that when compared with WM, TRQI plus WM treatment was associated with a favorable effect on the time for cough symptom to disappear (MD -2.21 d, 95% CI -2.64 to -1.78), time to improve cough and sputum production (MD -0.68 d, 95% CI -0.83 to -0.53), symptom disappearance rate (RR 1.37, 95% CI 1.20 to 1.55), forced vital capacity, and forced expiratory volume in 1 s (MD 0.38 L, 95% CI 0.26 to 0.50; MD 2.92%, 95% CI 1.29 to 4.56, respectively). In terms of AEs, there was no association between TRQI plus WM and WM (RR 0.55, 95% CI 0.14 to 2.21; low-certainty evidence). Very low certainty evidence showed that TRQI alone was associated with reduced time to improve cough and sputum (MD -0.14 d, 95% CI -0.26 to -0.02) and increased symptom disappearance rate (RR 1.89, 95% CI 1.24 to 2.88; low certainty evidence) compared to WM. CONCLUSIONS The overall efficacy of TRQI or WM for ATB cough is better than that of WM, and TRQI also effectively improve symptoms in patients with similar adverse events. However, due to the lack of methodological rigor of included studies, the present findings should be interpreted with caution. We advocate better high-quality and convincing clinical studies to be performed to prove the effectiveness and safety of TRQIs.
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- Ning Ma
- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guangdong Provincial, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China; The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Evidence-Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Wilczańska A, Sparzak-Stefanowska B, Kokotkiewicz A, Jesionek A, Królicka A, Łuczkiewicz M, Krauze-Baranowska M. Biotechnological strategies for controlled accumulation of flavones in hairy root culture of Scutellaria lateriflora L. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20422. [PMID: 37990031 PMCID: PMC10663461 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47757-7] [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: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023] Open
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Accumulation of medicinally important flavones and acteoside was evaluated in Scutellaria lateriflora hairy root cultures subjected to different experimental strategies - feeding with precursors of phenolics biosynthesis (phenylalanine, cinnamic acid, and sodium cinnamate), addition of elicitors (chitosan, jasmonic acid) and Amberlite XAD-4 and XAD-7 resins and permeabilization with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and methanol. The production profile of S. lateriflora cultures changed under the influence of the applied strategies. Hairy roots of S. lateriflora were found to be a rich source of wogonoside or wogonin, depending on the treatment used. The addition of sodium cinnamate (1.0 mg/L) was the most effective approach to provide high production of flavonoids, especially wogonoside (4.41% dry weight /DW/; 566.78 mg/L). Permeabilization with DMSO (2 µg/ml for 12 h) or methanol (30% for 12 h) resulted in high biosynthesis of wogonin (299.77 mg/L and 274.03 mg/L, respectively). The obtained results provide new insight into the selection of the optimal growth conditions for the production of in vitro biomass with a significant level of flavone accumulation. The data may be valuable for designing large-scale cultivation systems of hairy roots of S. lateriflora with high productivity of bioactive compounds - wogonin or wogonoside.
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- Agata Wilczańska
- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Garden, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen J. Hallera 107, 80-416, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Garden, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen J. Hallera 107, 80-416, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Garden, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen J. Hallera 107, 80-416, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Garden, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen J. Hallera 107, 80-416, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Laboratory of Biologically Active Compounds, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of University of Gdańsk and Medical University of Gdańsk, University of Gdańsk, A. Abrahama 58, 80-307, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Garden, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen J. Hallera 107, 80-416, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Garden, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen J. Hallera 107, 80-416, Gdańsk, Poland.
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A’yuni DQ, Sa’adi A, Widjiati W. Ethanol extract of basil ( Ocimum Basilicum L.) leaves inhibits endometriosis growth in a mouse model by modulating vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression. J Med Life 2023; 16:1224-1230. [PMID: 38024822 PMCID: PMC10652688 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to examine the effect of administering an ethanol extract obtained from basil leaves on the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the severity of endometriosis lesions in a mouse model. A total of 28 female mice, aged 2-3 months and weighing 20-30 grams, were randomly divided into four groups: the control group (C), treatment group 1 (T1) receiving a dose of basil leaf ethanol extract (0.21 mg/g-BW), treatment group 2 (T2) receiving a higher dose (0.42 mg/g BW), and treatment group 3 (T3) receiving the highest dose (0.84 mg/g-BW). Each group underwent a 14-day treatment period, and tissue samples were collected on the 29th day. An immunohistochemical examination was conducted to assess the expression of VEGF and evaluate the severity of endometriosis lesions. The statistical analysis of VEGF expression revealed a significant difference (p=0.026; p<0.05), with the most pronounced effects observed when administering basil leaf ethanol extract at doses of 0.21 mg/g-BW and 0.42 mg/g-BW. Although not statistically significant (p=0.271; p<0.05), a reduction in the severity of endometriosis lesions was observed following the administration of basil leaf ethanol extract at doses of 0.21 mg/g-BW and 0.42 mg/g-BW. Administering basil leaf ethanol extract at doses of 0.21 mg/g-BW and 0.42 mg/g-BW effectively decreased VEGF expression and limited the severity of endometriosis lesions.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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George G, Shyni GL, Mohan S, Abraham B, Nisha P, Ranjith S, Rajankutty K, Raghu KG. In vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effect of Tinospora cordifolia via modulation of JAK/STAT pathway. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:1009-1025. [PMID: 36840884 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01155-7] [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: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder causing cartilage and joint degeneration. In spite of the availability of several robust drugs like biologics, most of the patients are unresponsive, and reports of severe adverse effects following long-term use are also there. Subsequently the use of natural plant-based products in RA therapy is broadening over the years. Tinospora cordifolia is a widely used medicinal plant in Ayurveda against various inflammatory disorders including RA. However, there is very limited knowledge regarding the actual molecular events responsible for its therapeutic effect, and this has limited its acceptance among the professionals. PURPOSE To explore the anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effect of hydro-alcoholic extract from Tinospora cordifolia. METHODS The rich polyphenol nature of the extract was elucidated using HPLC. LPS-stimulated murine macrophage cell line RAW 264.7 was used for in vitro studies, and collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) model was used for in vivo studies. RESULTS The polyphenols in TCE were identified using HPLC. TCE effectively downregulated the level of pro-inflammatory mediators (IL-6, TNF-α, PGE2, and NO) in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Subsequently the upregulated expression of COX-2 and iNOS following LPS stimulation were also downregulated by TCE. Furthermore, TCE targeted the upstream kinases of the JAK/STAT pathway, a crucial inflammatory pathway. The expression of VEGF, a key angiogenic factor as well as an inflammatory mediator was also decreased following pre-treatment with TCE. The anti-arthritic effect of TCE (150 mg/kg) was evaluated in the CIA model as well. From the results of histopathology, oral administration of TCE was found to be effective in reducing the clinical symptoms of arthritis including paw edema, erythema, and hyperplasia. In vivo results validated the in vitro results and there was a significant reduction in serum level of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-17, NO, and PGE2). The phosphorylation of STAT3 and the expression of VEGF were also downregulated following TCE treatment. CONCLUSION Our study provided a detailed insight into the molecular events associated with anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effect of Tinospora cordifolia.
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- Genu George
- Biochemistry and Molecular Mechanism Laboratory, Agroprocessing and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695019, India
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Mechanism Laboratory, Agroprocessing and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695019, India
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Mechanism Laboratory, Agroprocessing and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695019, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Mechanism Laboratory, Agroprocessing and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695019, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Mechanism Laboratory, Agroprocessing and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695019, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research (JCMR), Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, 680005, India
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- Jubilee Centre for Medical Research (JCMR), Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, 680005, India
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Mechanism Laboratory, Agroprocessing and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695019, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Huang Z, Yu Y, Lin XL, Zhang T, Huang JL, Xiao L, Liang M, Wang YF, Qi J. Efficacy confirmation of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi in the treatment of periodontitis via topical administration and active ingredients screening. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 300:115699. [PMID: 36113679 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Periodontal disease is a complex inflammatory disease that seriously affects peoples' lives. Scutellaria radix (SR) is traditionally used as a folk medicine to clear away heat and dampness, purge fire and detoxification. Although it has been extensively used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of inflammatory illnesses, the efficacy and active ingredient for topical administration in the treatment of periodontitis is unknown. AIM OF STUDY The aim of this study was to screen and validate the active ingredients in SR for the prevention and treatment of periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS A ligature-induced periodontitis in rats was used to investigate the efficacy of topical administration of SR for the treatment of periodontitis, and the active fraction was screened after separation of the aqueous extract of SR into fractions of different polarities using a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cell model. Chromatographic fingerprints were established for 18 batches of SR by high performance liquid chromatography. The potential active components were screened using spectral effect relationship analysis and the target cell extraction method. RESULTS SR has good efficacy in the topical treatment of periodontitis, according to animal experiments. Five active ingredients were screened out and their anti-inflammatory activity was confirmed in vitro. CONCLUSION The main active compounds in the treatment of periodontitis via topical administration of SR were found and this provides an experimental basis for further studies on the pharmacodynamic material basis of SR, as well as reference for the comprehensive evaluation of SR quality and the development of substitute resources.
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- Zhen Huang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Infinitus (China) Company Limited, Guangzhou, 510405, China
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- Infinitus (China) Company Limited, Guangzhou, 510405, China
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- Infinitus (China) Company Limited, Guangzhou, 510405, China
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- Infinitus (China) Company Limited, Guangzhou, 510405, China
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- Infinitus (China) Company Limited, Guangzhou, 510405, China
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- Infinitus (China) Company Limited, Guangzhou, 510405, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, No. 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, PR China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China.
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Guowei G, Yuzhong Z, Xuan Z, Zhi D, Juanhui D, Jing W, Peikui Y, Xiangzhi L, Zhen W. Zhuanggu Guanjie herbal formula mitigates osteoarthritis via the NF-κB transduction mechanism. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:896397. [PMID: 36532734 PMCID: PMC9751418 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.896397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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The Zhuanggu Guanjie herbal formula has been a famous Chinese prescription for treating bone diseases since time immemorial. The anti-osteoarthritis (OA) properties of this botanical prescription are well documented in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. However, the detailed mechanisms behind the phenomenon have not been elucidated. Hence, we aimed to investigate the anti-OA efficacy of the Zhuanggu Guanjie herbal formula and its underlying mechanism. The anti-OA properties of Zhuanggu Guanjie capsule (ZGC) were determined by the cytokine contents and inflammatory-related proteins, which were measured by RT-PCR, flow cytometry, Western blot, and laser confocal assay in ATDC5 cells. The levels of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, and prostaglandin synthesis E2 have been markedly reduced after being treated with ZGC for 48 h in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, ZGC prevented the translocation of NF-κB from the cytosol to the nucleus. On the other hand, we used the mono-iodoacetate (MIA)-induced OA model to confirm the in vivo efficacies of this herbal formula. Oral administration of ZGC attenuated MIA-induced OA damage through changes in histopathological and knee joint volumes. The serum matrix metalloproteinase-13 contents in the ZGC treatment group declined as compared to those in the MIA model group. Through our in vitro and in vivo studies, we confirmed the anti-OA efficacy of ZGC and uncovered its detailed mechanism, and this treatment shed light on OA pathophysiology.
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- Gong Guowei
- Department of Bioengineering, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, China,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, China,*Correspondence: Gong Guowei, ; Zheng Yuzhong,
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, China,*Correspondence: Gong Guowei, ; Zheng Yuzhong,
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- Department of Bioengineering, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, China
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- China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
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- China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
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- China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Chaozhou People’s Hospital, Chaozhou, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Chaozhou People’s Hospital, Chaozhou, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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Yang CX, Ma SZ, Zhang Q, Guo SY, Hu XD, Liu YJ, Wen L, Zhou ZS. Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking of Shiwei Qingwen Decoction Reveal TNF as a Potential Target for Alleviating Mild COVID-19 Symptoms. Nat Prod Commun 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x221125089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective: Shiwei Qingwen decoction (SWQWD) is effective in preventing COVID-19. This study examined the active components of SWQWD and its potential targets for preventing COVID-19. The study used network pharmacology and molecular docking technology to verify the role of SWQWD targets through animal experiments and explored the mechanisms that enhance immunity to alleviate mild COVID-19 symptoms. Methods: First, SWQWD- and COVID-19-related targets were retrieved from TCMSP, GeneCards, and OMIM databases. Second, protein–protein interaction networks were established using the String database. The drug active ingredient target network was constructed in Cytoscape to identify the core target proteins. Third, Gene Ontology (GO) Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were performed to predict the SWQWD mechanism of action. Finally, the targets were validated by molecular docking in an acute lung injury (ALI) rat model. Results: The SWQWD compound target network contained 79 compounds and 277 targets, coinciding with the 73 targets of COVID-19. The most important gene in the core subnetwork was a tumor necrosis factor (TNF). The 3 most potent compounds, quercetin, kaempferol, and luteolin, can enter the active pockets of TNF and have potential therapeutic roles in COVID-19. Conclusion: Quercetin, kaempferol, and luteolin in SWQWD may enhance immunity by regulating multiple TNF signal pathways. After administering SWQWD, the content of tumor necrosis factor-α was significantly reduced in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of ALI rats in comparison to the model group. We believe SWQWD is able to prevent and control COVID-19 through the target of TNF.
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- Chen-xiong Yang
- College of Chemical Engineering and Pharmacy, Jingchu University of Technology, Jingmen, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Shah M, Mubin S, Hassan SSU, Tagde P, Ullah O, Rahman MH, Al-Harrasi A, Rehman NU, Murad W. Phytochemical Profiling and Bio-Potentiality of Genus Scutellaria: Biomedical Approach. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12070936. [PMID: 35883492 PMCID: PMC9313281 DOI: 10.3390/biom12070936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Scutellaria (Lamiaceae) comprises over 360 species. Based on its morphological structure of calyx, also known as Skullcap, it is herbaceous by habit and cosmopolitan by habitat. The species of Scutellaria are widely used in local communities as a natural remedy. The genus contributed over three hundred bioactive compounds mainly represented by flavonoids and phenols, chemical ingredients which serve as potential candidates for the therapy of various biological activities. Thus, the current review is an attempt to highlight the biological significance and its correlation to various isolated bioactive ingredients including flavonoids, terpenoids, phenols, alkaloids, and steroids. However, flavonoids were the dominant group observed. The findings of the Scutellaria reveal that due to its affluent basis of numerous chemical ingredients it has a diverse range of pharmacological potentials, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifeedant, enzyme inhibition, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic significance. Currently, various bioactive ingredients have been investigated for various biological activities from the genus Scutellaria in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, these data help us to highlight its biomedical application and to isolate the responsible compounds to produce innovative medications as an alternative to synthetic drugs.
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- Muddaser Shah
- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Department of Botany, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra 21310, Pakistan;
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- Department of Natural Product Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China;
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida 201301, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, Chakdara 18800, Pakistan;
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- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea;
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
- Correspondence: (A.A.-H.); (N.U.R.); (W.M.)
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, P.O. Box 33, Birkat Al Mauz, Nizwa 616, Oman
- Correspondence: (A.A.-H.); (N.U.R.); (W.M.)
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
- Correspondence: (A.A.-H.); (N.U.R.); (W.M.)
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Zhou X, Wang X, Sun Q, Zhang W, Liu C, Ma W, Sun C. Natural compounds: A new perspective on targeting polarization and infiltration of tumor-associated macrophages in lung cancer. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 151:113096. [PMID: 35567987 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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With the development in tumor immunology, people are gradually understanding the complexity and diversity of the tumor microenvironment immune status and its important effect on tumors. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), an important part of the tumor immune microenvironment, have a double effect on tumor growth and metastasis. Many studies have focused on lung cancer, especially non-small cell lung cancer and other "hot tumors" with typical inflammatory characteristics. The polarization and infiltration of TAMs is an important mechanism in the occurrence and development of malignant tumors, such as lung cancer, and in the tumor immune microenvironment. Therapeutic drugs designed for these reasons are key to targeting TAMs in the treatment of lung cancer. A large number of reports have suggested that natural compounds have a strong potential of affecting immunity by targeting the polarization and infiltration of TAMs to improve the immune microenvironment of lung cancer and exert a natural antitumor effect. This paper discusses the infiltration and polarization effects of natural compounds on lung cancer TAMs, provides a detailed classification and systematic review of natural compounds, and summarizes the bias of different kinds of natural compounds by affecting their antitumor mechanism of TAMs, with the aim of providing new perspectives and potential therapeutic drugs for targeted macrophages in the treatment of lung cancer.
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- Xintong Zhou
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- Department of Oncology, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Weifang, China; College of Chinese Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao, China.
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Song L, Hu X, Ren X, Liu J, Liu X. Antibacterial Modes of Herbal Flavonoids Combat Resistant Bacteria. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:873374. [PMID: 35847042 PMCID: PMC9278433 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.873374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The increasing dissemination of multidrug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections endangers global public health. How to develop effective antibacterial agents against resistant bacteria is becoming one of the most urgent demands to solve the drug resistance crisis. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with multi-target antibacterial actions are emerging as an effective way to combat the antibacterial resistance. Based on the innovative concept of organic wholeness and syndrome differentiation, TCM use in antibacterial therapies is encouraging. Herein, advances on flavonoid compounds of heat-clearing Chinese medicine exhibit their potential for the therapy of resistant bacteria. In this review, we focus on the antibacterial modes of herbal flavonoids. Additionally, we overview the targets of flavonoid compounds and divide them into direct-acting antibacterial compounds (DACs) and host-acting antibacterial compounds (HACs) based on their modes of action. We also discuss the associated functional groups of flavonoid compounds and highlight recent pharmacological activities against diverse resistant bacteria to provide the candidate drugs for the clinical infection.
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- Lianyu Song
- Beijing Traditional Chinese Veterinary Engineering Center and Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Beijing University of Agriculture, Changping, China
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- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Changping, China
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- Beijing Traditional Chinese Veterinary Engineering Center and Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Beijing University of Agriculture, Changping, China
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- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Changping, China
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- Beijing Traditional Chinese Veterinary Engineering Center and Beijing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Beijing University of Agriculture, Changping, China
- Animal Science and Technology College, Beijing University of Agriculture, Changping, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoye Liu,
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Hu C, Li J, Tan Y, Liu Y, Bai C, Gao J, Zhao S, Yao M, Lu X, Qiu L, Xing L. Tanreqing Injection Attenuates Macrophage Activation and the Inflammatory Response via the lncRNA-SNHG1/HMGB1 Axis in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury. Front Immunol 2022; 13:820718. [PMID: 35547731 PMCID: PMC9084914 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.820718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The etiology of acute lung injury (ALI) is not clear, and the treatment of ALI presents a great challenge. This study aimed to investigate the pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets of ALI and to define the target gene of Tanreqing (TRQ), which is a traditional Chinese medicine formula composed of five medicines, scutellaria baicalensis, bear bile powder, goat horn powder, honeysuckle and forsythia. Macrophage activation plays a critical role in many pathophysiological processes, such as inflammation. Although the regulation of macrophage activation has been extensively investigated, there is little knowledge of the role of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in this process. In this study, we found that lncRNA-SNHG1 expression is distinctly regulated in differently activated macrophages in that it is upregulated in LPS. LncRNA-SNHG1 knockdown attenuates LPS-induced M1 macrophage activation. The SNHG1 promoter was bound by NF-κB subunit p65, indicative of SNHG1 being a direct transcriptional target of LPS-induced NF-κB activation. SNHG1 acts as a proinflammatory driver that leads to the production of inflammatory cytokines and the activation of macrophages and cytokine storms by physically interacting with high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) in ALI. TRQ inhibited NF-κB signaling activation and binding of NF-κB to the SNHG1 promoter. In conclusion, this study defined TRQ target genes, which can be further elucidated as mechanism(s) of TRQ action, and provides insight into the molecular pathogenesis of ALI. The lncRNA-SNHG1/HMGB1 axis is an ideal therapeutic for ALI treatment.
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- Chunling Hu
- Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Xiong T, Zheng X, Zhang K, Wu H, Dong Y, Zhou F, Cheng B, Li L, Xu W, Su J, Huang J, Jiang Z, Li B, Zhang B, Lv G, Chen S. Ganluyin ameliorates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis by inhibiting the enteric-origin LPS/TLR4/NF-κB pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 289:115001. [PMID: 35085745 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), that is associated with a significantly increased risk of colon cancer. As a classic traditional Chinese medicine, Ganluyin (GLY) has a long history as an anti-inflammatory medication, but its impacts on UC has not been established. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aims to evaluate the protective effect and mechanism of GLY on a pathway involving enteric-origin lipopolysaccharide (LPS), toll-like receptor (TLR)4, and NF-κB in mice with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC. MATERIALS AND METHODS After three weeks of intragastric administration of GLY, a UC model was induced in mice by administration of 4% DSS in drinking water for one week. The disease activity index (DAI) was measured, and histological staining was used to detect histopathological changes of colon. LPS content of the serum was measured by ELISA, and the expression of tight junction proteins and proteins related to TLR4/NF-κB pathway in colon were analyzed by immunohistochemistry or Western Blotting. The intestinal flora was analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing. RESULTS GLY improved the histological pathological changes of DSS-induced UC, as assessed by DAI, colonic mucosal damage, inflammatory cell infiltration, and goblet cell and mucus reduction. GLY also protected the intestinal mucosal barrier by increasing the expression of the tight junction proteins, occludin, claudin-1, and ZO-1 and by reducing the serum LPS content and decreasing the expression of TLR4, MyD88, NF-κB, IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α proteins in colon. Analyses of the intestinal flora showed that GLY restored the homeostasis of the intestinal flora through increases in the abundance of Firmicutes and decreases in the abundance of Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes, which is associated with the production of LPS. CONCLUSION GLY might exert an anti-UC effect by improving the colonic mucosal barrier and inhibiting the enteric-origin LPS/TLR4/NF-κB inflammatory pathway, and restoring the homeostasis of the intestinal flora in UC mice. These discoveries lay a strong foundation for GLY as a UC treatment.
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- Taoxiu Xiong
- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Center for Food Evaluation, State Administration for Market Regulation, Beijing, 100070, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China.
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China.
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Ibrahim A, Nasr M, El-Sherbiny IM. Baicalin as an emerging magical nutraceutical molecule: Emphasis on pharmacological properties and advances in pharmaceutical delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Dogan Z, Telli G, Tel BC, Saracoglu I. Scutellaria brevibracteata Stapf and active principles with anti-inflammatory effects through regulation of NF-κB/COX-2/iNOS pathways. Fitoterapia 2022; 158:105159. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2022.105159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Scutellariae Radix and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Mixture Regulate PPAR γ/RXR Signaling in Reflux Esophagitis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:6969241. [PMID: 35027935 PMCID: PMC8752236 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6969241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Objective Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a gastrointestinal disorder in which stomach contents reflux into the esophagus, causing complications such as mucosal damage. GERD is a very common disease and is on the rise worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a Scutellariae Radix and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium mixture (SC) on esophageal mucosal injury in rats with chronic acid reflux esophagitis (CARE). Methods After inducing reflux esophagitis through surgery, the group was separated and the drug was administered for 2 weeks: normal rats (Normal, n = 8), CARE-induced rats were treated with distilled water (Control, n = 8), CARE-induced rats were treated with vitamin E 30 mg/kg body weight (VitE, n = 8), CARE-induced rats were treated with SC 100 mg/kg body weight (SC100, n = 8), and CARE-induced rats were treated with SC 200 mg/kg body weight (SC200, n = 8). Results SC treatment significantly reduced the degree of esophageal mucosal damage, significantly reduced levels of MDA and MPO, and inhibited the activation of the NF-κB inflammatory pathway by activating the PPARγ/RXR pathway. In addition, SC treatment significantly regulated the expression of arachidonic acid-related proteins (COX-1, COX-2, and PGE2) and modulated the MMP/TIMP proteins in reflux esophagitis. Conclusion Consequently, SC improved the damage to the esophageal mucosa. Also, the anti-inflammatory effects of the SC suggested the inhibition of NF-κB pathway through the activation of the PPARγ/RXR pathway, thereby reducing the expression of inflammation-related cytokines.
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Wang L, Wang Y, Lin Y, Meng X. Target Prediction of Xinyi San for Rhinitis Based on Network Pharmacology. Chin Med 2022. [DOI: 10.4236/cm.2022.131001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Xia YT, Cheng EHC, Xia YJ, Wu QY, Zhang LHL, Lin SY, Dong TTX, Qin QW, Wang WX, Tsim KWK. Characterization of a macrophagic-like cell line derived from rabbit fish (Siganus fuscescens): An illustration of anti-inflammatory responses of the herbal extract of Scutellaria baicalensis. FISH AND SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY REPORTS 2021; 2:100036. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsirep.2021.100036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Wang S, Feng Y, Han X, Cai X, Yang L, Liu C, Shen L. Inhibition of Virulence Factors and Biofilm Formation by Wogonin Attenuates Pathogenicity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 via Targeting pqs Quorum-Sensing System. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222312699. [PMID: 34884499 PMCID: PMC8657757 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an important opportunistic pathogen, is capable of producing various virulence factors and forming biofilm that are regulated by quorum sensing (QS). It is known that targeting virulence factor production and biofilm formation instead of exerting selective pressure on growth such as conventional antibiotics can reduce multidrug resistance in bacteria. Therefore, many quorum-sensing inhibitors (QSIs) have been developed to prevent or treat this bacterial infection. In this study, wogonin, as an active ingredient from Agrimonia pilosa, was found to be able to inhibit QS system of P. aeruginosa PAO1. Wogonin downregulated the expression of QS-related genes and reduced the production of many virulence factors, such as elastase, pyocyanin, and proteolytic enzyme. In addition, wogonin decreased the extracellular polysaccharide synthesis and inhibited twitching, swimming, and swarming motilities and biofilm formation. The attenuation of pathogenicity in P. aeruginosa PAO1 by wogonin application was further validated in vivo by cabbage infection and fruit fly and nematode survival experiments. Further molecular docking analysis, pathogenicity examination of various QS-related mutants, and PQS signal molecule detection revealed that wogonin could interfere with PQS signal molecular synthesis by affecting pqsA and pqsR. Taken together, the results indicated that wogonin might be used as an anti-QS candidate drug to attenuate the infection caused by P. aeruginosa.
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- Shiwei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi Province, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
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- Antibiotics Research and Re-Evaluation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, No. 168, Huaguan Road, Chengdu 610052, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
- Correspondence:
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Verma E, Kumar A, Devi Daimary U, Parama D, Girisa S, Sethi G, Kunnumakkara AB. Potential of baicalein in the prevention and treatment of cancer: A scientometric analyses based review. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Zheng G, Gan L, Jia LY, Zhou DC, Bi S, Meng ZQ, Guan GJ, Huang MM, He X, Zhang CF, Wang CZ, Yuan CS. Screen of anti-migraine active compounds from Duijinsan by spectrum-effect relationship analysis and molecular docking. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 279:114352. [PMID: 34161797 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Duijinsan (DJS) is a famous Chinese medicine prescription composed of Radix scutellariae (RS) and Rhei Radix (RRR), which has been mainly used for treating migraine. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to uncover the anti-migraine active compounds from DJS and preliminary predicted the pharmacological mechanism by evaluating the spectrum-effect relationship between high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fingerprints and anti-migraine effects of Duijinsan (DJS) extract combined with molecular docking. MATERIALS AND METHODS HPLC and LC-MS were applied for chemical analyses of DJS extracts in different proportions. Inhibition of DJS extracts on trigeminal nerve cell releasing calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) experiment was performed. The active compounds were screened by spectrum-effect relationship analysis and confirmed by molecular docking and the activities of major predicted compounds were validated in vitro. RESULTS Twenty-six common peaks were assigned and identified from the fingerprints of different proportions DJS extracts. In vitro experimental results showed that DJS extracts inhibited inflammation and release of CGRP from trigeminal nerve cells. Five predicted active compounds, Chrysin 6-C-arabinoside 8-C-glucoside, Chrysin 6-C-glucoside 8-C-arabinoside, baicalin, Chrysin-7-O-Beta-D-glucoronide and Oroxylin A 7-O-glucuronide were sorted out according to spectrum-effect relationship analysis and molecular docking comprehensively. In vitro validation experiments showed that all the predicted compounds inhibited the CGRP releasing and the activation of TRPV1 channel. Baicalin, chrysin-7-O-β-D-glucuronide and Oroxylin A-7-glucoronide significantly inhibited the activation of TRPV1 channel. CONCLUSION Chrysin 6-C-arabinoside 8-C-glucoside, Chrysin 6-C-glucoside 8-C-arabinoside, baicalin, Chrysin-7-O-Beta-D-glucoronide and Oroxylin A 7-O-glucuronide which can inhibit the CGRP releasing and the activation of TRPV1 channel were screened as the anti-migraine active compounds by spectrum-effect relationship analysis and molecular docking.
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- Guo Zheng
- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- Shandong Hongjitang Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd, Jinan, 250103, PR China.
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- Shandong Hongjitang Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd, Jinan, 250103, PR China.
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- Shandong Hongjitang Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd, Jinan, 250103, PR China.
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- Shandong Hongjitang Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd, Jinan, 250103, PR China.
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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- Tang Center of Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
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- Tang Center of Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
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Karthikeyan A, Kim HH, Preethi V, Moniruzzaman M, Lee KH, Kalaiselvi S, Kim GS, Min T. Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Citrus unshiu Peel (CUP) Flavonoids on LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:2209. [PMID: 34686018 PMCID: PMC8538621 DOI: 10.3390/plants10102209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Citrus unshiu is a popular medicinal herb in several Asian countries, in particular South Korea. C. unshiu peel (CUP) has several biologically active compounds, including flavonoids. Hence, this research aimed to label the flavonoids from CUP by HPLC-MS/MS analysis and examine their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential on LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. A total of four flavonoids (Rutin, naringin, hesperidin, and poncirin) were characterized, and their contents were quantified from CUP. It showed that the naringin is rich in CUP. Further, treatment with the flavonoids at concentrations of 2.5 and 5 μg/mL had no effect on the cell viability of RAW 264.7 macrophages. On the other hand, it decreased the production and expression of inflammatory mediators and pro-inflammatory cytokines such as NO, PGE2, TNF-α, IL-1β, iNOS, and COX2 in the LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. In addition, flavonoids treatment inhibited the NF-κB activation by downregulating the p-p65 and p-IκBα proteins expression. Furthermore, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production considerably decreased at the same concentrations while antioxidant enzyme activity increased in the LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Collectively, our results show that CUP flavonoids have the potential to decrease inflammation and oxidative damage.
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- Adhimoolam Karthikeyan
- Subtropical Horticulture Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju City 63243, Korea;
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- Research Institute of Life Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Gazwa, Jinju 52828, Korea; (H.H.K.); (V.P.)
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- Research Institute of Life Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Gazwa, Jinju 52828, Korea; (H.H.K.); (V.P.)
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) and Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju City 63243, Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 34824, Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore 641028, Tamil Nadu, India;
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- Research Institute of Life Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Gazwa, Jinju 52828, Korea; (H.H.K.); (V.P.)
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) and Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju City 63243, Korea;
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Flavonoids against non-physiologic inflammation attributed to cancer initiation, development, and progression—3PM pathways. EPMA J 2021; 12:559-587. [PMID: 34950252 PMCID: PMC8648878 DOI: 10.1007/s13167-021-00257-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AbstractInflammation is an essential pillar of the immune defense. On the other hand, chronic inflammation is considered a hallmark of cancer initiation and progression. Chronic inflammation demonstrates a potential to induce complex changes at molecular, cellular, and organ levels including but not restricted to the stagnation and impairment of healing processes, uncontrolled production of aggressive ROS/RNS, triggered DNA mutations and damage, compromised efficacy of the DNA repair machinery, significantly upregulated cytokine/chemokine release and associated patho-physiologic protein synthesis, activated signaling pathways involved in carcinogenesis and tumor progression, abnormal tissue remodeling, and created pre-metastatic niches, among others. The anti-inflammatory activities of flavonoids demonstrate clinically relevant potential as preventive and therapeutic agents to improve individual outcomes in diseases linked to the low-grade systemic and chronic inflammation, including cancers. To this end, flavonoids are potent modulators of pro-inflammatory gene expression being, therefore, of great interest as agents selectively suppressing molecular targets within pro-inflammatory pathways. This paper provides in-depth analysis of anti-inflammatory properties of flavonoids, highlights corresponding mechanisms and targeted molecular pathways, and proposes potential treatment models for multi-level cancer prevention in the framework of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine (PPPM / 3PM). To this end, individualized profiling and patient stratification are essential for implementing targeted anti-inflammatory approaches. Most prominent examples are presented for the proposed application of flavonoid-conducted anti-inflammatory treatments in overall cancer management.
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Duan F, Li Y, Zhao M, Hu T, Pan X, Feng Y, Ma F, Qiu S, Zheng Y. Screening of Anti-Inflammatory Components of Qin Jin Hua Tan Tang by a Multivariate Statistical Analysis Approach for Spectrum-Effect Relationships. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 2021; 2021:6348979. [PMID: 34426776 PMCID: PMC8380171 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6348979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Qing Jin Hua Tan Tang (QJHTT) exerts therapeutic effects in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by alleviating inflammation. However, the anti-inflammatory components of QJHTT have not yet been reported. Our study aimed to screen the active anti-inflammatory components of QJHTT using a multivariate statistical analysis approach for spectrum-effect relationships. Different polar fractions of QJHTT were prepared using ethanol, ethyl acetate, and n-butanol to analyze the phytochemical components. Phytochemical fingerprints were generated using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography. In total, 24 peaks were observed in ten batches of QJHTT extracts. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated using a xylene-induced ear-swelling mouse model. Additionally, the spectrum-effect relationship between the relative areas of the 24 peaks and pharmacological activity was investigated using multivariate statistical analysis. The potential anti-inflammatory ingredients obtained from the screening (multivariate statistical analysis) will be validated for their anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms utilizing a lipopolysaccharide-induced macrophage inflammation model. QJHTT ethanol extract 1 exhibited good anti-inflammatory activity. Peaks 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16, which were closely correlated with anti-inflammatory activity, were identified as meranzin, baicalin, baicalein, chrysin-7-O-β-D-glucuronide, and wogonoside, respectively. The anti-inflammatory activities of meranzin, baicalin, baicalein, and wogonoside were verified in vitro. These four bioactive components significantly inhibited the secretion of inflammatory factors in the lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophage cell line. This research successfully screened the QJHTT anti-inflammatory active ingredient group. Meranzin, baicalin, baicalein, chrysin-7-O-β-D-glucuronide, and wogonoside were predicted to be the anti-inflammatory active ingredient groups of QJHTT.
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- Feipeng Duan
- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E. N. T Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E. N. T, Institute of E. N. T, Shenzhen 518172, China
- Institute of Otolaryngology, Institute of Hearing and Speech of Sun Yat-sen University, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510520, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E. N. T Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E. N. T, Institute of E. N. T, Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E. N. T Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E. N. T, Institute of E. N. T, Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E. N. T Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E. N. T, Institute of E. N. T, Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E. N. T Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E. N. T, Institute of E. N. T, Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E. N. T Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E. N. T, Institute of E. N. T, Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E. N. T Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E. N. T, Institute of E. N. T, Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E. N. T Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E. N. T, Institute of E. N. T, Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Institute of Otolaryngology, Institute of Hearing and Speech of Sun Yat-sen University, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510520, China
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Network Pharmacology-Based Prediction of Bioactive Compounds and Potential Targets of Wenjing Decoction for Treatment of Endometriosis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:4521843. [PMID: 34257679 PMCID: PMC8253647 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4521843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder that negatively affects the quality of life in women. The Wenjing decoction (WJD) is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been shown to have a therapeutic effect on endometriosis. Our study systematically explored the mechanism of WJD against endometriosis using a network pharmacology approach. Potentially bioactive compounds of WJD and their possible targets were retrieved from the Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform. The protein-protein interaction network and herbs-compounds-genes multinetwork were constructed using Cytoscape for visualization. Subsequently, the signaling pathways of common targets were retrieved from the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) databases, and molecular docking was performed using PyRx software. In total, 48 common targets were screened, such as IL6 and ESR1, which were related to inflammation and the endocrine system. The top five bioactive compounds were quercetin, kaempferol, wogonin, beta-sitosterol, and stigmasterol. KEGG enrichment analysis revealed 65 pathways containing inflammatory- and endocrine-related signaling pathways, such as the "TNF signaling pathway" and the "estrogen signaling pathway." Taken together, the results of our network pharmacology analysis predicted that certain active ingredients of WJD might treat endometriosis by regulating inflammation and/or endocrine, which provided references for further understanding and exploration of WJD on endometriosis.
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Gong G, Zheng Y, Yang Y, Sui Y, Wen Z. Pharmaceutical Values of Calycosin: One Type of Flavonoid Isolated from Astragalus. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2021; 2021:9952578. [PMID: 34035829 PMCID: PMC8121564 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9952578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Astragalus is a popular Materia Medica in China, and it could be applied in the treatment of various diseases. It contains a variety of chemically active ingredients, such as saponins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides. Plant-derived bioactive chemicals are considered natural, safe, and beneficial. Among the infinite plant-identified and isolated molecules, flavonoids have been reported to have positive effects on human health. Calycosin is the most important active flavonoid substance identified predominantly within this medicinal plant. In recent years, calycosin has been reported to have anticancer, antioxidative, immune-modulatory, and estrogenic-like properties. This review collected recent relevant literatures on calycosin and summarized its potential pharmaceutical properties and working mechanism involved, which provided solid basis for future clinical research.
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- Guowei Gong
- Department of Bioengineering, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519041, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, School of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong 521041, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519041, China
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- Department of Neuroscience, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Jiang H, Liu J, Wang Y, Chen L, Liu H, Wang Z, Wang B. Screening the Q-markers of TCMs from RA rat plasma using UHPLC-QTOF/MS technique for the comprehensive evaluation of Wu-Wei-Wen-Tong Capsule. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2021; 56:e4711. [PMID: 33764633 DOI: 10.1002/jms.4711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The appropriate selection of quality marker (Q-marker) for performing the comprehensive quality evaluation of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) has much more significance. Wu-Wei-Wen-Tong Capsule (WWWTC), a TCMs prescription, is mainly utilized to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in China. However, the comprehensive quality control for WWWTC has not been achieved because of lacking system analysis for the Q-marker. In this study, a dual wavelength, 203 and 270 nm, was selected based on the feature of 15 Q-markers, and a reliable UHPLC-UV fingerprinting approach was established, achieving the comprehensive quality evaluation of WWWTC. First, we identified 91 prototypes in rat plasma after administering a set amount of WWWTC by using UHPLC-QTOF/MS technique and selected them as the candidate Q-markers. Next, based on the "five principles" of Q-marker selection, 15 absorbed components among them including coumarin, cinnamic acid, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic alcohol, and 2-methoxycinnamaldehyde derived from Monarch medicine of Cmnamomi Mmulus; epimedin C, icariin, baohuoside I, and anhydroicaritin derived from Monarch medicine Epimedii Folium; germacrone, the sesquiterpene compound in Minister medicine Rhizoma Wenyujin Concisum; pachymic acid, the tetracyclic triterpenoid acids in Assistant medicine Poria; baicalin, baicalein, wogonin, and wogonoside in Guide medicine Scutellariae Radix, respectively, were seriously chosen as the Q-markers, indicating preferable pharmacological effect on RA, characterization of transitivity and traceability as well as measurable components in WWWTC. The effective and meaningful strategy displayed a unique perspective for the exploration of Q-markers in the quality evaluation and further ensured efficacy and safety of the TCMs.
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- Hui Jiang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine and Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development Laboratory in Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine and Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development Laboratory in Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine and Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development Laboratory in Anhui Province, Hefei, China
- Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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Gherasim O, Grumezescu AM, Ficai A, Grumezescu V, Holban AM, Gălățeanu B, Hudiță A. Composite P(3HB-3HV)-CS Spheres for Enhanced Antibiotic Efficiency. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:989. [PMID: 33807077 PMCID: PMC8004896 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Natural-derived biopolymers are suitable candidates for developing specific and selective performance-enhanced antimicrobial formulations. Composite polymeric particles based on poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) and chitosan, P(3HB-3HV)-CS, are herein proposed as biocompatible and biodegradable delivery systems for bioproduced antibiotics: bacitracin (Bac), neomycin (Neo) and kanamycin (Kan). The stimuli-responsive spheres proved efficient platforms for boosting the antibiotic efficiency and antibacterial susceptibility, as evidenced against Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains. Absent or reduced proinflammatory effects were evidenced on macrophages in the case of Bac-/Neo- and Kan-loaded spheres, respectively. Moreover, these systems showed superior ability to sustain and promote the proliferation of dermal fibroblasts, as well as to preserve their ultrastructure (membrane and cytoskeleton integrity) and to exhibit anti-oxidant activity. The antibiotic-loaded P(3HB-3HV)-CS spheres proved efficient alternatives for antibacterial strategies.
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- Oana Gherasim
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (A.F.)
- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, RO-77125 Magurele, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (A.F.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (A.F.)
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, RO-77125 Magurele, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Microbiology & Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 77206 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (B.G.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (B.G.); (A.H.)
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Scutellaria baicalensis – a small plant with large pro-health biological activities. CURRENT ISSUES IN PHARMACY AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.2478/cipms-2021-0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Scutellaria baicalensis, known also as Huang-Qin is a traditional Chinese plant used in medicine for at least 2000 years. The plant is widely distributed in Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Russia, and is listed in Chinese Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia and British Pharmacopoeia. The interest in Huang-Qin results from various biological activities which are primarily related to secondary plants metabolites consisting of flavonoids, phenolic compounds and terpenes. It is known that the compounds are active against numerous diseases and protect the organism against harmful pathogenic agents. Particular attention is paid to baicalein, wogonin and oroxylin A – which are characteristic secondary metabolites of the plant. In this paper, we focused on phytochemical analysis and selected biological activities used in periodontal and cardiovascular problems. The presented studies confirm the ability of Huang-Qin to scavenge free radicals, moreover, that it presents anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and enzyme inhibitory activities.
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Lu F, Zhang WJ, Zhai S, Sun YW, Chen QJ, Yang XL, Zhang CF, Wang CZ, Yuan CS. Anti-migraine effect of wine-processed Radix scutellariae: Pharmacodynamic verification in nitroglycerin-induced rats and correlation study between compounds dissolution and the fractal dimension. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 263:113131. [PMID: 32730879 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Wine-processed Radix scutellariae (RS) is the processed product of RS, which is the dried root of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. It is recorded in Chinese traditional formula that wine-processed RS has the effect of anti-migraine, while the effect has not been confirmed and the possible mechanism remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY To verify the anti-migraine effect of wine-processed RS in nitroglycerin (NTG)-induced rats and explore the correlation between compounds dissolution and the pore structure based on fractal theory. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the validation of pharmacodynamics, the effects of wine-processed RS on migraines were firstly evaluated by observing the number of head-scratching of rats, then investigated by determining the levels of nitric oxide (NO), calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and the expression of c-Fos in the brain of NTG-induced rat models using ELISA and immunohistochemical assessments. In the correlation study, the stir-frying time of RS was set to 5 min, 10 min and 15 min. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) and mercury intrusion method were used to explore the pore structure and main parameters of the pore structure including pore size distribution, pore volume, porosity, surface area and fractal dimension. The compounds dissolution of total flavonoids and five major components containing baicalein, baicalin, scutellarin, wogonin and wogonoside was determined by UV-Vis spectrophotometry and HPLC separately. RESULTS The animal experiments had shown that wine-processed RS could significantly reduce the head-scratching times of NTG-induced rat models (p < 0.01) and markedly decrease the levels of NO (p < 0.01), CGRP (p < 0.05) and the expression of c-Fos (p < 0.01) compared with model group. The data indicated that wine-processing would affect the dissolution of compounds by changing the pore structure of RS. The order of positive correlation between pore structure parameters and compounds' dissolution was total surface area > fractal dimension (r > 0) and the order of negative correlation was average pore size > total porosity > total volume (r < 0). Compared with the other sample groups (p < 0.05), the wine-processed RS stir-fried for 10 min had a pore structure which was more favorable for compounds dissolution. CONCLUSIONS Wine-processing could strengthen the anti-migraine effect of RS by changing the pore structure of RS, which is linked to the dissolution of compounds. The RS stir-fried for 10 min may be more effective in treating migraine.
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- Fang Lu
- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, JS, 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, JS, 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, JS, 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, JS, 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, JS, 210009, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, JS, 210009, China; Tang Center of Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
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- Tang Center of Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Tang Center of Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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Xia YT, Hu WH, Wu QY, Dong TTX, Duan R, Xiao J, Li SP, Qin QW, Wang WX, Tsim KWK. The herbal extract deriving from aerial parts of Scutellaria baicalensis shows anti-inflammation and anti-hypoxia responses in cultured fin cells from rabbit fish. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 106:71-78. [PMID: 32738512 PMCID: PMC7387939 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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A new cell line derived from dorsal fin of rabbit fish Siganus fuscescens was developed and characterized. The cell line was isolated from the dorsal fin, named as rabbit fish fin (RFF) cell line, and which was sub-cultured for 50 cycles since the development. This cell line was tested for growth in different temperatures and serum concentrations, and the best growing condition was at 20% serum at 28 °C. In cultured RFF cells, amplification of 18S rRNA from genomic DNA and immunostaining of cellular cytokeratin confirmed the proper identity of S. fuscescens fish. After 30th passage of cultures, the cells were exposed to challenge of inflammation, triggered by LPS, and hypoxia, mimicked by CoCl2. Cultured RFF cells showed robust sensitive responses to inflammation and hypoxia in directing the expressions of cytokines and hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α). The water extract of aerial part of Scutellaria baicalensis (SBA) has been shown in rabbit fish to prevent inflammation. Here, we extended this notion of testing the efficacy of SBA extract in the developed cultured RFF cells. Application of SBA extract inhibited the expression of LPS-induced inflammatory cytokines, i.e. IL-1β, IL-6, as well as the signaling of NF-κB. The application of CoCl2 in cultured RFF cells triggered the hypoxia-induced cell death and up regulation of HIF-1α. As expected, applied SBA extract in the cultures prevented the hypoxia-induced signaling. Our results show the established RFF cell line may be served as an ideal in vitro model in drug screening relating to inflammation and hypoxia. Additionally, we are supporting the usage of SBA herbal extract in fish aquaculture, which possesses efficacy against inflammation and hypoxia.
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- Yi-Teng Xia
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Edible and Medicinal Bioresources, HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China; Division of Life Science and Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Road, Hong Kong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Edible and Medicinal Bioresources, HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China; Division of Life Science and Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Road, Hong Kong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Edible and Medicinal Bioresources, HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China; Division of Life Science and Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Road, Hong Kong, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Edible and Medicinal Bioresources, HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China; Division of Life Science and Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Road, Hong Kong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Edible and Medicinal Bioresources, HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China; Division of Life Science and Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Road, Hong Kong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Life Science and Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Road, Hong Kong, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
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- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Edible and Medicinal Bioresources, HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China; School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Edible and Medicinal Bioresources, HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China; Division of Life Science and Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Road, Hong Kong, China; Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.
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Kuo SW, Su WL, Chou TC. Baicalin improves the survival in endotoxic mice and inhibits the inflammatory responses in LPS-treated RAW 264.7 macrophages. EUR J INFLAMM 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/2058739220967767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Sepsis is a severe disease with a high morbidity and mortality. Baicalin, an active compound of Chinese medicine, Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Huang Qui), exhibits several beneficial effects. In this study, we examined whether administration of baicalin increases the survival in mice with endotoxemia and investigated its anti-inflammatory mechanisms in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Methods: The production of NOx, PGE2, and pro-inflammatory cytokines, the mRNA and protein expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and the nuclear translocation of NF-κB in LPS-stimulated macrophages or endotoxic mice were determined. The model of severe endotoxic mice was established by injection of LPS (60 mg/kg, i.p.). Results: Baicalin significantly inhibited the production of NO, PGE2, and pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in LPS-stimulated macrophages. Baicalin treatment also markedly suppressed LPS-induced iNOS and COX-2 expression at the transcriptional and translational levels, and the nuclear translocation of NF-κB in macrophages. Similarly, the serum concentrations of NOx, PGE2, and pro-inflammatory cytokines, and the lung myeloperoxidase activity were greatly reduced in baicalin-treated endotoxic mice. Notably, after LPS injection, the 3-day survival rate of mice treated with pre- or post-administration of baicalin (50 mg/kg, i.p.) remarkably increased to 100% and 90%, respectively compared with LPS-injected alone mice with a survival rate of 0%. Conclusion: Baicalin has a potent anti-inflammatory activity in LPS-stimulated macrophages and endotoxic mice. Moreover, treatment with baicalin dramatically increased the survival in the severe septic mice, suggesting that baicalin may be a potential agent for sepsis therapy.
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- Shi-Wen Kuo
- Department of Endocrinology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien
- National Defense Medical Center, Taipei
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- China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung
- Department of Pharmacology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei
- Cathay Medical Research Institute, Cathay General Hospital, New Taipei City
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Khater M, Greco F, Osborn HMI. Antiangiogenic Activity of Flavonoids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Molecules 2020; 25:E4712. [PMID: 33066630 PMCID: PMC7594036 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Abstract: An imbalance of angiogenesis contributes to many pathologies such as cancer, arthritis and retinopathy, hence molecules that can modulate angiogenesis are of considerable therapeutic importance. Despite many reports on the promising antiangiogenic properties of naturally occurring flavonoids, no flavonoids have progressed to the clinic for this application. This systematic review and meta-analysis therefore evaluates the antiangiogenic activities of a wide range of flavonoids and is presented in two sections. The first part of the study (Systematic overview) included 402 articles identified by searching articles published before May 2020 using ScienceDirect, PubMed and Web of Science databases. From this initial search, different classes of flavonoids with antiangiogenic activities, related pathologies and use of in vitro and/or in/ex vivo angiogenesis assays were identified. In the second part (Meta-analysis), 25 studies concerning the antiangiogenic evaluation of flavonoids using the in vivo chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay were included, following a targeted search on articles published prior to June 2020. Meta-analysis of 15 out of the 25 eligible studies showed concentration dependent antiangiogenic activity of six compared subclasses of flavonoids with isoflavones, flavonols and flavones being the most active (64 to 80% reduction of blood vessels at 100 µM). Furthermore, the key structural features required for the antiangiogenic activity of flavonoids were derived from the pooled data in a structure activity relationship (SAR) study. All in all, flavonoids are promising candidates for the development of antiangiogenic agents, however further investigations are needed to determine the key structural features responsible for their activity.
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- Mai Khater
- School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AD, UK; (M.K.); (F.G.)
- Therapeutic Chemistry Department, Pharmaceutical & Drug Industries Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AD, UK; (M.K.); (F.G.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AD, UK; (M.K.); (F.G.)
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Xu C, Fang MY, Wang K, Liu J, Tai GP, Zhang ZT, Ruan BF. Discovery and Development of Inflammatory Inhibitors from 2-Phenylchromonone (Flavone) Scaffolds. Curr Top Med Chem 2020; 20:2578-2598. [PMID: 32972343 DOI: 10.2174/1568026620666200924115611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Flavonoids are compounds based on a 2-phenylchromonone scaffold. Flavonoids can be divided into flavonoids, flavonols, dihydroflavones, anthocyanins, chalcones and diflavones according to the oxidation degree of the central tricarbonyl chain, the connection position of B-ring (2-or 3-position), and whether the tricarbonyl chain forms a ring or not. There are a variety of biological activities about flavonoids, such as anti-inflammatory activity, anti-oxidation and anti-tumor activity, and the antiinflammatory activity is apparent. This paper reviews the anti-inflammatory activities and mechanisms of flavonoids and their derivatives reported in China and abroad from 2011 till date (2011-2020), in order to find a good drug scaffold for the study of anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Chen Xu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- Center of Tobacco Industry Development, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng, 242000, China
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- Key Lab of Biofabrication of Anhui Higher Education, Hefei University, Hefei 230601, China,Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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- Key Lab of Biofabrication of Anhui Higher Education, Hefei University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Center of Tobacco Industry Development, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng, 242000, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China,Key Lab of Biofabrication of Anhui Higher Education, Hefei University, Hefei 230601, China
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Chen YH, Luo R, Lei SS, Li B, Zhou FC, Wang HY, Chen X, He X, Wang YZ, Zhan LH, Lu TT, Su J, Yu QX, Li B, Lv GY, Chen SH. Anti-inflammatory effect of Ganluyin, a Chinese classic prescription, in chronic pharyngitis rat model. BMC Complement Med Ther 2020; 20:265. [PMID: 32859182 PMCID: PMC7456022 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-03057-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Ganluyin (GLY) is a famous classical prescription with a long history of use as a treatment for inflammatory conditions such as chronic pharyngitis (CP) in many parts of China. However, it has not been developed as a modern pharmaceutic and its anti-inflammatory mechanisms remain unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the anti-inflammatory efficacy of GLY and potential mechanisms in a rat model of CP. Methods The chemical profile of GLY was analyzed by HPLC-UV. We used a mouse model of ear edema and a rat model of paw edema. Specifically, xylene was used to induce edema on the surface of one ear in mice, and carrageenan was injected subcutaneously into the right hind paws of rats to induce paw edema. The paw thickness, ear weight, and ear perfusion were measured and recorded. The CP model in rats was induced by irritating the throat with 5% ammonia and was used to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of GLY. Levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) were measured by ELISA in serum, and protein expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and nuclear factor kappa-B p65 (NF-κB p65) in the throat were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot to evaluate the anti-inflammatory mechanism of GLY. Hematological assays were also conducted. Results There were four flavonoids identified in GLY: naringin, neohesperidin, baicalin, and wogonoside. The oral administration of GLY showed a significant inhibitory effect on xylene-induced ear swelling and ear blood flow in mice and significantly ameliorated rat right hind paw edema at doses of 6.2 and 12.4 g/kg. Mechanistic studies found that the anti-inflammatory activity of GLY was related to the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and PGE2 and that GLY reduced the expression of COX-2 and NF-κB p65 proteins in the throat, attenuated throat injury, and reduced inflammatory exudates. Hematological analysis showed that treatment with GLY prevented increases in white blood cell (WBC), neutrophil (NEUT), lymphocyte (LYMPH) and monocyte (MONO) levels. Conclusions These studies indicated that GLY has beneficial anti-inflammatory effects on CP and that it acts through reducing pro-inflammatory factors such as IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and PGE2, as well as decreasing WBC, NEUT, LYMPH and MONO levels and decreasing the expression of COX-2 and NF-κB p65 proteins. These findings may lay the groundwork for further studies of GLY as a suitable candidate for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as CP.
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Senyu Co., Ltd, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322099, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China.
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China.
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People's Republic of China.
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Wogonin Suppresses IL-10 Production in B Cells via STAT3 and ERK Signaling Pathway. J Immunol Res 2020; 2020:3032425. [PMID: 32566686 PMCID: PMC7285295 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3032425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Wogonin (5,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone) is an ingredient of the extracts from Scutellaria baicalensis, which has documented a wide spectrum of anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities, including inhibiting regulatory T cells, regulating effector T cell functions, and mediating macrophage immunity. However, the potential effect of Wogonin on B cells has not been fully understood. Here, our results showed that Wogonin inhibited IL-10 secretion in B cells. When purified B cells were activated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in vitro, the amount of IL-10 production in supernatant was decreased by Wogonin significantly. The protective role of B cells on dextran sulfate sodium- (DSS-) induced colitis was alleviated after exposure to Wogonin. Furthermore, administration of Wogonin on LPS-treated B cells suppressed phosphorylation of STAT3 and ERK, but not AKT. Interestingly, among those IL-10 signaling-associated transcription factors, mRNA and protein levels of Hif-1α were specifically decreased by Wogonin. Overall, our study indicates that Wogonin suppresses potentially IL-10 production in B cells via inhibition of the STAT3 and ERK signaling pathway as well as inhibition of mRNA and protein levels of the transcription factor Hif-1α. These results provide novel and potential molecular targets of Wogonin in B cells and help us further understand its mechanism of action, which could potentially improve its clinical application in the future.
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Heat-Clearing Chinese Medicines in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation. Chin J Integr Med 2020; 26:552-559. [DOI: 10.1007/s11655-020-3256-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Hepatoprotective Effect of Baicalein Against Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice. Molecules 2018; 24:molecules24010131. [PMID: 30602693 PMCID: PMC6337302 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24010131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Baicalein (BAI), one of the main components of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, possesses numerous pharmacological properties, including anti-cancer, anti-oxidative, anti-virus and anti-bacterial activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of baicalein against acetaminophen (APAP)-exposed liver injury in mice, and elucidate the underlying hepatoprotective mechanism. Baicalein pretreatment significantly alleviated the elevation of IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α in serum and hepatic in a dose-dependent manner. It also dose-dependently reduced the hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration, as well as the depletion of hepatic superoxide dismutase (SOD), hepatic glutathione (GSH) and hepatic catalase (CAT). Moreover, pretreatment with baicalein significantly ameliorated APAP-exposed liver damage and histological hepatocyte changes. Baicalein also relieved APAP-induced autophagy by regulating AKT/mTOR pathway, LC3B and P62 expression. Furthermore, the hepatoprotective effect of baicalein to APAP-induced liver injury involved in Jak2/Stat3 and MAPK signaling pathway. Taken together, our findings suggested that baicalein exhibits the ability to prevent liver from APAP-induced liver injury and provided an underlying molecular basis for potential applications of baicalein to cure liver injuries.
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