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Zhang G, Hao E, Xiao J, Yao C, Wang Y, Luo H. Abrus cantoniensis Hance: Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology of a promising traditional Chinese Medicine. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024:118543. [PMID: 38986752 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Abrus cantoniensis Hance (ACH), known as Ji Gu Cao (Chinese: ) has been used in ethnopharmacology for a long history with therapeutic effects for clearing heat, soothing the liver, especially in treating acute and chronic hepatitis which was very effective. In southern China, such as Guangdong and Guangxi, people often use ACH in soup or herbal tea as dietetic therapy. AIM OF THE REVIEW This paper aims to review ACH's ethnopharmacology, phytochemicals, and pharmacological activity systematically, at the same time, we also hope to provide more research avenues between traditional uses and pharmacological properties. MATERIAL AND METHODS Through PubMed, Wan Fang Database, CNKI, Web of Science, EBSCO Database, and Google Scholar search for relevant literature in both Chinese and English, the keywords "Abrus cantoniensis, Abrus cantoniensis Hance, Jigucao, pharmacology, chemical constituents, clinical application, Network Pharmacology" were used alone or combination. RESULTS Traditionally, ACH was believed to have the effect of soothing the liver, clearing heat, and detoxifying, often used to treat diseases of the liver and inflammation. Modern pharmacological research indicates that ACH has liver protection, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidant, immunomodulation, anti-tumor effects and so on. Whether it was a single chemical compound or an extract from ACH, studies have found that it has abundant pharmacological activities, these were the fundamental sources of traditional uses, like liver protection and anti-inflammation. CONCLUSIONS A systematic review found that modern phytochemistry and pharmacodynamic research reports on ACH are closely related to its traditional use, especially its hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects. Modern research has also further explored and expanded the effects of ACH, such as its anti-tumor effect. And all these efforts are gradually filling the gap between traditional uses and modern pharmacology. In general, the current research on the pharmacodynamic mechanism of ACH still needs further in-depth research, and the strategies adopted must also be further strengthened.
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- Guohui Zhang
- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, P. R. China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001, China.
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- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, P. R. China.
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- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, P. R. China; College of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China.
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Liu CJ, Li HX, Chen ZH, Li JJ, Shi W, Zhang FX. A review of the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicology of Abri Herba (Ji-Gu-Cao). PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2024; 221:114064. [PMID: 38508326 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.114064] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Abri Herba (AH, known as 'Ji-Gu-Cao' in China) has a long-term medicinal history of treating cholecystitis, acute and chronic hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) in China or other Asian countries. This review aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of AH in terms of ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicology. The information involved in the study was collected from a variety of electronic resources, and >100 scientific studies have been used since 1962. Until now, 95 chemical compounds have been isolated and identified from AH and the seeds of Abrus cantoniensis Hance (ACH), including 47 terpenoids, 26 flavonoids and 4 alkaloids. The pharmacological activities of AH extracts and their pure compounds have been explored in the aspects of anti-hyperlipidaemia, hepatoprotection, anti-tumour, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, immunomodulation, antioxidant and others. The pharmacokinetics and excretion kinetics of AH in vivo and 15 traditional and clinical prescriptions containing AH have been sorted out, and the potential therapeutic mechanism and drug metabolism pattern were also summarised. The pods of ACH are toxic, with a median lethal dose (LD50) of 10.01 ± 2.90 g/kg (i.g.) in mice. Interestingly, the toxicity of ACH's pods and seeds decreased after boiling. However, the toxicity mechanism of pods of ACH is unclear, limiting its clinical application. Clinical trials in the future should be used to explore its safety. Meanwhile, as one of the relevant pharmacological activities, the effects and mechanism of AH on anti-hyperlipidaemia and hepatoprotection should be further studied, which is of great significance for understanding its mechanism of action in the treatment of NAFL disease and improving its clinical application.
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- Cheng-Jun Liu
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, 541004, PR China.
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Deng J, Lin X, Qin J, Li Q, Zhang Y, Zhang Q, Ji C, Shen S, Li Y, Zhang B, Lin N. SPTBN2 suppresses ferroptosis in NSCLC cells by facilitating SLC7A11 membrane trafficking and localization. Redox Biol 2024; 70:103039. [PMID: 38241838 PMCID: PMC10825533 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103039] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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The function of SLC7A11 in the process of ferroptosis is well-established, as it regulates the synthesis of glutathione (GSH), thereby influencing tumor development along with drug resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the determinants governing SLC7A11's membrane trafficking and localization remain unknown. Our study identified SPTBN2 as a ferroptosis suppressor, enhancing NSCLC cells resistance to ferroptosis inducers. Mechanistically, SPTBN2, through its CH domain, interacted with SLC7A11 and connected it with the motor protein Arp1, thus facilitating the membrane localization of SLC7A11 - a prerequisite for its role as System Xc-, which mediates cystine uptake and GSH synthesis. Consequently, SPTBN2 suppressed ferroptosis through preserving the functional activity of System Xc- on the membrane. Moreover, Inhibiting SPTBN2 increased the sensitivity of NSCLC cells to cisplatin through ferroptosis induction, both in vitro and in vivo. Using Abrine as a potential SPTBN2 inhibitor, its efficacy in promoting ferroptosis and sensitizing NSCLC cells to cisplatin was validated. Collectively, SPTBN2 is a potential therapeutic target for addressing ferroptosis dysfunction and cisplatin resistance in NSCLC.
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- Jun Deng
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006, China; Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, GuangXi, 530021, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, GuangXi, 530007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006, China; Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine of Zhejiang Province, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China; Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Zhang C, Bu Q, Li C, Lu P, Liu C, Huang B. Simultaneous determination of abrine, hypaphorine, schaftoside and soyasaponin Bb in rat plasma by UPLC-MS/MS and its application to a pharmacokinetic study after oral administration of Abrus cantoniensis Hance extract. Biomed Chromatogr 2023; 37:e5696. [PMID: 37357379 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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A simple and sensitive liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method was established and validated for the quantitative determination of abrine, hypaphorine, schaftoside and soyasaponin Bb in rat plasma. After preparation by protein precipitation with acetonitrile, the analytes and internal standard were separated on a Waters CORTECS T3 column using acetonitrile containing 0.1% formic acid and 0.1% formic acid in water as mobile phase by gradient elution in 2 min. The method showed excellent linearity over the range of 5-500 ng/ml with acceptable intra- and inter-day precision, accuracy, matrix effect and recovery. The stability assay indicated that the four analytes were stable during the analysis process. The method was applied to a pharmacokinetic study of Abrus cantoniensis Hance in rats. The result suggested that after oral administration, the four analytes were quickly absorbed into the plasma. The dose-normalized exposure of hypaphorine was the highest with a long elimination half-life (t1/2 9.83 h), followed by abrine and schaftoside with t1/2 values of 1.07 and 1.15 h. The dose normalized exposure of soyasaponin Bb was the lowest, which is possibily due to the high polarity and poor permeability. This study provides a basis for elucidating the material foundation of A. cantoniensis Hance.
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- Chengzhong Zhang
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Liang X, Gao H, Xiao J, Han S, He J, Yuan R, Yang S, Yao C. Abrine, an IDO1 inhibitor, suppresses the immune escape and enhances the immunotherapy of anti-PD-1 antibody in hepatocellular carcinoma. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1185985. [PMID: 37334368 PMCID: PMC10272936 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1185985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Background Indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) is responsible for tumor immune escape by regulating T cell-associated immune responses and promoting the activation of immunosuppressive. Given the vital role of IDO1 in immune response, further investigation on the regulation of IDO1 in tumors is needed. Methods Herein, we used ELISA kit to detect the interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), Tryptophan (Trp), and kynurenic acid (Kyn) levels; western blot, Flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence assays detected the expression of the proteins; Molecular docking assay, SPR assay and Cellular Thermal Shift Assay (CETSA) were used to detect the interaction between IDO1 and Abrine; nano live label-free system was used to detect the phagocytosis activity; tumor xenografts animal experiments were used to explore the anti-tumor effect of Abrine; flow cytometry detected the immune cells changes. Results The important immune and inflammatory response cytokine interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) up-regulated the IDO1 expression in cancer cells through the methylation of 6-methyladenosine (m6A) m6A modification of RNA, metabolism of Trp into Kyn, and JAK1/STAT1 signaling pathway, which could be inhibited by IDO1 inhibitor Abrine. CD47 is IFN-γ-stimulated genes (ISGs) and prevents the phagocytosis of macrophages, leading to the cancer immune escape, and this effect could be inhibited by Abrine both in vivo and in vitro. The PD-1/PD-L1 axis is an important immune checkpoint in regulating immune response, overexpression of PD-1 or PD-L1 promotes immune suppression, while in this study Abrine could inhibit the expression of PD-L1 in cancer cells or tumor tissue. The combination treatment of Abrine and anti-PD-1 antibody has a synergistic effect on suppressing the tumor growth through up-regulating CD4+ or CD8+ T cells, down-regulating the Foxp3+ Treg cells, and inhibiting the expression of IDO1, CD47, and PD-L1. Conclusion Overall, this study reveals that Abrine as an IDO1 inhibitor has an inhibition effect on immune escape and has a synergistic effect with the anti-PD-1 antibody on the treatment of HCC.
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- Xiaowei Liang
- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Engineering Research Center in Ministry of Education for Innovative Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang Yao Medicine, Nanning, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Engineering Research Center in Ministry of Education for Innovative Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang Yao Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Engineering Research Center in Ministry of Education for Innovative Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang Yao Medicine, Nanning, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Engineering Research Center in Ministry of Education for Innovative Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang Yao Medicine, Nanning, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Engineering Research Center in Ministry of Education for Innovative Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang Yao Medicine, Nanning, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Engineering Research Center in Ministry of Education for Innovative Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang Yao Medicine, Nanning, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Engineering Research Center in Ministry of Education for Innovative Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang Yao Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Engineering Research Center in Ministry of Education for Innovative Drugs of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhuang Yao Medicine, Nanning, China
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Potential of Compounds Originating from the Nature to Act in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Therapy by Targeting the Tumor Immunosuppressive Microenvironment: A Review. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010195. [PMID: 36615387 PMCID: PMC9822070 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most prevalent subtype of liver cancer, is the second main reason for cancer-related deaths worldwide. In recent decades, sufficient evidence supported that immunotherapy was a safe and effective treatment option for HCC. However, tolerance and frequent recurrence and metastasis occurred in patients after immunotherapy due to the complicated crosstalk in the tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment (TIME) in HCC. Therefore, elucidating the TIME in HCC and finding novel modulators to target TIME for attenuating immune suppression is critical to optimize immunotherapy. Recently, studies have shown the potentially immunoregulatory activities of natural compounds, characterized by multiple targets and pathways and low toxicity. In this review, we concluded the unique role of TIME in HCC. Moreover, we summarized evidence that supports the hypothesis of natural compounds to target TIME to improve immunotherapy. Furthermore, we discussed the comprehensive mechanisms of these natural compounds in the immunotherapy of HCC. Accordingly, we present a well-grounded review of the naturally occurring compounds in cancer immunotherapy, expecting to shed new light on discovering novel anti-HCC immunomodulatory drugs from natural sources.
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Xu S, Li F, Wu B, Mei Y, Wang J, Wang J. Complete genome sequence and phylogenetic analysis of medicinal plant Abrus cantoniensis for evolutionary research and germplasm utilization. THE PLANT GENOME 2022; 15:e20236. [PMID: 35748235 DOI: 10.1002/tpg2.20236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Abrus cantoniensis Hance, a native medicinal plant in southern China, is officially recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Here, we presented the first high-quality genome in Abrus genus, A. cantoniensis genome, as well as the detailed genomic information. The assembled genome size was 381.27 Mb with a scaffold N50 of 18.95 Mb, and 98.97% of the assembled sequences were anchored on 11 pseudochromosomes. The A. cantoniensis genome comprised 25,058 protein-coding genes and 45.12% of the assemblies were repetitive sequences. Comparative genome analysis suggested that chromosome translocation and inversion played an important role in the differentiation of Abrus. In addition, 24 toxin-related genes were identified, which formed two tandem gene clusters on chromosomes 2 and 3. The chromosome-level genome of A. cantoniensis obtained in this work provides a valuable resource for understanding the evolution, active ingredient biosynthesis, and genetic improvement for A. cantoniensis and Abrus species.
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- Shiqiang Xu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crop Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering & Technology Research Center for Conservation and Utilization of the Genuine Southern Medicinal Resources, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crop Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural Univ., Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crop Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural Univ., Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crop Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering & Technology Research Center for Conservation and Utilization of the Genuine Southern Medicinal Resources, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crop Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, South China Agricultural Univ., Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crop Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering & Technology Research Center for Conservation and Utilization of the Genuine Southern Medicinal Resources, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Wang N, Gu Y, Li L, Chi J, Liu X, Xiong Y, Zhong C. Development and Validation of a Prognostic Classifier Based on Lipid Metabolism-Related Genes for Breast Cancer. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:3477-3499. [PMID: 35726216 PMCID: PMC9206459 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s357144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The changes of lipid metabolism have been implicated in the development of many tumors, but its role in breast invasive carcinoma (BRCA) remains to be fully established. Here, we attempted to ascertain the prognostic value of lipid metabolism-related genes in BRCA. Methods We obtained RNA expression data and clinical information for BRCA and normal samples from public databases and downloaded a lipid metabolism-related gene set. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) was applied to identify the potential pathways and functions of Differentially Expressed Genes (DEGs) related to lipid metabolism. Subsequently, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were utilized to construct the prognostic gene signature. Functional enrichment analysis of prognostic genes was achieved by the Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). Kaplan-Meier analysis, Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves, clinical follow-up results were employed to assess the prognostic potency. Potential compounds targeting prognostic genes were screened by Connectivity Map (CMap) database and a prognostic gene-drug interaction network was constructed using Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD). Furthermore, we separately validated the selected marker genes in BRCA samples and human breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7, MDA-MB-231). Results IPA and functional enrichment analysis demonstrated that the 162 lipid metabolism-related DEGs we obtained were involved in many lipid metabolism and BRCA pathological signatures. The prognostic classifier we constructed comprising SDC1 and SORBS1 can serve as an independent prognostic marker for BRCA. CMap filtered 37 potential compounds against prognostic genes, of which 16 compounds could target both two prognostic genes were identified by CTD. The functions of the two prognostic genes in breast cancer cells were verified by cell function experiments. Conclusion Within this study, we identified a novel prognostic classifier based on two lipid metabolism-related genes: SDC1 and SORBS1. This result highlighted a new perspective on the metabolic exploration of BRCA.
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- Nan Wang
- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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Abrine Elicits Liver Carcinoma Immunity and Enhances Antitumor Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Blockade by Modulating PD-L1 Signaling. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:7609676. [PMID: 35602291 PMCID: PMC9119764 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7609676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Liver cancer is the most malignant type of human malignancies. In recent years, immune therapy that targets the immune check points such as programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) has achieve great success. Abrine is the dominant alkaloid in Abrus cantoniensis and Abrus precatorius Linn. that exhibited anticancer effect. This work is aimed at studying the effects of abrine in immunity of liver cancer. Methods Cell viability, proliferation, and migration were assessed by CCK-8, Edu, and Transwell assay. Cell apoptosis was checked by flow cytometry. Tumor growth was determined by an in vivo xenograft model. Quantitative real-time PCR assay was conducted to evaluate the levels of KAT5 and PD-L1. T cells and liver cancer cells were cocultured in a Transwell system, and the levels of PD-L1 and PD-1 was checked by flow cytometry. The interaction between KAT5 and PD-L1 was determined by ChIP assay. Results Abrine treatment suppressed liver tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo and simultaneously decreased the level of PD-L1 and KAT5. In the coculture system, treatment with abrine inhibited proliferation and activity of cocultured T cell. KAT5 epigenetically elevated recruitment of H3k27ac and RNA polymerase II to PD-L1 promoter region. Ectopic expression of KAT5 and PD-L1 reversed the function of abrine on tumor growth and T cell function. Conclusion Abrine modulated growth and apoptosis of liver cancer cells and regulated proliferation and activation of T cells through the KAT5/PD-L1 axis.
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Qu D, Hu H, Lian S, Sun W, Si H. The Protective Effects of Three Polysaccharides From Abrus cantoniensis Against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression and Oxidative Damage. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:870042. [PMID: 35585861 PMCID: PMC9108546 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.870042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study was designed to systematically elucidate the immunomodulatory and antioxidant effects of three polysaccharide fractions (ACP60, ACP80, and ACPt2) from Abrus cantoniensis on cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppressive mice. The experimental mice were divided into 12 groups, then modeled and administrated with different doses of three polysaccharides (50, 150, 300 mg/kg/day) by gavage. The results showed that ACP could markedly recover the CTX-induced decline in immune organ and hemocytes indexes and promote proliferation of splenocytes, earlap swelling rate, secretion of cytokines (TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-1β, IL-6), and immunoglobulin (Ig-M and Ig-G). Additionally, ACP improved the enzymatic activities of T-SOD and GSH-PX greatly, while the level of MDA was significantly decreased in the liver. In particular, ACPt2 had higher immunomodulatory and antioxidant activities than ACP60 and ACP80. Based on the present findings, ACP could be utilized as an efficacious candidate for immunomodulators and antioxidants, which provide a new application prospect in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Dongshuai Qu
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China
- Wenjing Sun
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
- *Correspondence: Hongbin Si
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Xu S, Sun M, Mei Y, Gu Y, Huang D, Wang J. The complete chloroplast genome sequence of the medicinal plant Abrus pulchellus subsp. cantoniensis: genome structure, comparative and phylogenetic relationship analysis. JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH 2022; 135:443-452. [PMID: 35338406 DOI: 10.1007/s10265-022-01385-w] [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: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Abrus pulchellus subsp. cantoniensis, an endemic medicinal plant in southern China, is clinically used to treat jaundice hepatitis, cholecystitis, stomachache and breast carbuncle. Here, we assembled and analyzed the first complete chloroplast (cp) genome of A. pulchellus subsp. cantoniensis. The A. pulchellus subsp. cantoniensis cp genome size is 156,497 bp with 36.5% GC content. The cp genome encodes 130 genes, including 77 protein-coding genes, 30 tRNA genes and four rRNA genes, of which 19 genes are duplicated in the inverted repeats (IR) regions. A total of 30 codons exhibited codon usage bias with A/U-ending. Moreover, 53 putative RNA editing sites were predicted in 20 genes, all of which were cytidine to thymine transitions. Repeat sequence analysis identified 45 repeat structures and 125 simple-sequence repeats (SSRs) in A. pulchellus subsp. cantoniensis cp genome. In addition, 19 mononucleotides (located in atpB, trnV-UAC, ycf3, atpF, rps16, rps18, clpP, rpl16, trnG-UCC and ndhA) and three compound SSRs (located in ndhA, atpB and rpl16) showed species specificity between A. pulchellus subsp. cantoniensis and Abrus precatorius, which might be informative sources for developing molecular markers for species identification. Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis inferred that A. pulchellus subsp. cantoniensis was closely related to A. precatorius, and the genus Abrus formed a subclade with Canavalia in the Millettioid/Phaseoloid clade. These data provide a valuable resource to facilitate the evolutionary relationship and species identification of this species.
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- Shiqiang Xu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 18, West Second Street, Jinying Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510640, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Conservation and Utilization of the Genuine Southern Medicinal Resources, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 18, West Second Street, Jinying Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510640, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Conservation and Utilization of the Genuine Southern Medicinal Resources, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 18, West Second Street, Jinying Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510640, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Conservation and Utilization of the Genuine Southern Medicinal Resources, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 18, West Second Street, Jinying Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510640, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Conservation and Utilization of the Genuine Southern Medicinal Resources, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 13 Wuhe Avenue, Nanning, 530200, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crops Genetics and Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 18, West Second Street, Jinying Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510640, Guangdong, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Conservation and Utilization of the Genuine Southern Medicinal Resources, Guangzhou, China.
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Liu X, Pan Y, Shen Y, Liu H, Zhao X, Li J, Ma N. Protective Effects of Abrus cantoniensis Hance on the Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome in Laying Hens Based on Liver Metabolomics and Gut Microbiota. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:862006. [PMID: 35498747 PMCID: PMC9051509 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.862006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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As a metabolic disease, fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome (FLHS) has become a serious concern in laying hens worldwide. Abrus cantoniensis Hance (AC) is a commonly used plant in traditional medicine for liver disease treatment. Nevertheless, the effect and mechanism of the decoction of AC (ACD) on FLHS remain unclear. In this study, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography analysis was used to identify the main phytochemicals in ACD. FLHS model of laying hens was induced by a high-energy low-protein (HELP) diet, and ACD (0.5, 1, 2 g ACD/hen per day) was given to the hens in drinking water at the same time for 48 days. Biochemical blood indicators and histopathological analysis of the liver were detected and observed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of ACD. Moreover, the effects of ACD on liver metabolomics and gut microbiota in laying hens with FLHS were investigated. The results showed that four phytochemicals, including abrine, hypaphorine, vicenin-2, and schaftoside, were identified in ACD. ACD treatment ameliorated biochemical blood indicators in laying hens with FLHS by decreasing aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and total cholesterol, and increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. In addition, lipid accumulation in the liver and pathological damages were relieved in ACD treatment groups. Moreover, distinct changes in liver metabolic profile after ACD treatment were observed, 17 endogenous liver metabolites mainly associated with the metabolism of arachidonic acid, histidine, tyrosine, and tryptophan were reversed by ACD. Gut microbiota analysis revealed that ACD treatment significantly increased bacterial richness (Chao 1, P < 0.05; Ace, P < 0.01), and upregulated the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes and downregulated Proteobacteria, improving the negative effects caused by HELP diet in laying hens. Taken together, ACD had a protective effect on FLHS by regulating blood lipids, reducing liver lipid accumulation, and improving the dysbiosis of liver metabolomics and gut microbiota.
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- Xu Liu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biological Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biological Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Research Institute of Pomology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xingcheng, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Hainan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biological Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Key Lab of New Animal Drug Project of Gansu Province, Key Lab of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Science of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
- Jianyong Li
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biological Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
- *Correspondence: Ning Ma
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Wang Y, Sun W, Wu E, Wang K, Chen X, Cui Y, Zhang G, Lv F, Wang Y, Peng X, Si H. Polysaccharides From Abrus cantoniensis Hance Modulate Intestinal Microflora and Improve Intestinal Mucosal Barrier and Liver Oxidative Damage Induced by Heat Stress. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:868433. [PMID: 35445100 PMCID: PMC9013755 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.868433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The protective effects of polysaccharides from Abrus cantoniensis Hance (ACP) on antioxidant capacity, immune function, the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis balance, the intestinal mucosal barrier, and intestinal microflora in heat stress (HS)-induced heat-injured chickens are rarely reported. The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effects of ACP on HS-injured chickens by enhancing antioxidant capacity and immune function, repairing the intestinal mucosal barrier, and regulating intestinal microflora. A total of 120 native roosters in Guangxi were randomly divided into 5 groups to evaluate the protective effect of ACP on chickens injured by HS (33 ± 2°C). The results showed that ACP increased the body weight and the immune organ index of heat-injured chickens, regulated the oxidative stress kinase secretion, and restored the antioxidant level of heat-injured birds. ACP significantly inhibited the secretion of corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and corticosterone (COR) and reversed the disorder of hormone levels caused by HS. ACP significantly regulated the secretion levels of immune cytokines and restored the immune function of the body. ACP significantly improved the intestinal morphology and increased the expression levels of tight junction proteins, which had a positive effect on protecting intestinal health. The results of high-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene showed that HS led to an increase in the abundance of harmful bacteria and an abnormal increase in the abundance of intestinal microflora and that ACP restored the HS-induced intestinal microflora imbalance. In conclusion, this study provides a scientific basis for ACP as an antioxidant activity enhancer to reduce liver injury, regulate intestinal microflora, and protect intestinal mucosal damage in chickens.
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- Ying Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Biology and Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
- *Correspondence: Hongbin Si
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Meng Y, Yin D, Qiu S, Zhang X. Abrine promotes cell proliferation and inhibits apoptosis of interleukin-1β-stimulated chondrocytes via PIM2/VEGF signalling in osteoarthritis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 96:153906. [PMID: 35026522 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA), a common joint disorder with an increasing incidence worldwide, severely affects the quality of life of patients. In Chinese herbal medicine, Abrus cantoniensis Hance is considered to exert protective effects on the liver and to have beneficial effects on the gallbladder; additionally, it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as the ability to enhance immunity, scavenge free radicals, regulate smooth muscle function, and improve endurance. Abrine extracted from A. cantoniensis Hance has been reported as a main functional compound capable of treating chronic inflammation. PURPOSE In this study, we explored the effect of abrine on OA progression. STUDY DESIGN Bioinformatics analysis was performed on abrine and its potential targets in OA, using the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database, GSE1919 dataset from the Gene Expression Omnibus database, Gene Set Enrichment Analysis, and docking interaction analysis. METHODS The effect of abrine in vitro was analysed by Cell Counting Kit 8 assays, colony formation assays, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, flow cytometry analysis, quantitative real-time PCR, and western blotting using human transformed chondrocyte cell line C28/I2. The effect of abrine was evaluated in vivo using the anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) Sprague-Dawley rat OA model. RESULTS Abrine enhanced the proliferation of interleukin (IL)-1β-stimulated C28/I2 cells in a dose-dependant manner. Expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines was induced by IL-1β treatment, whereas abrine treatment repressed the induction of C28/I2 cells in a dose dependant manner (p < 0.05). Abrine induced cell proliferation and inhibited apoptosis in IL-1β-stimulated C28/I2 cells (p < 0.05). Abrine also inhibited Proviral Integrations of Moloney virus 2 (PIM2) expression in IL-1β-stimulated C28/I2 cells (p < 0.05). The expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), p-VEGFR2, and p-eNOS was induced by IL-1β treatment in C28/I2 cells, while abrine inhibited this induction in a dose dependant manner. Treatment with abrine decreased the expression levels of PIM2 and VEGF in IL-1β-stimulated C28/I2 cells (p < 0.05). Overexpression of PIM2 induced cell proliferation and inhibited apoptosis in IL-1β-stimulated C28/I2 cells, while VEGF silencing reversed this effect (p < 0.05). Finally, abrine prevented cartilage degradation in the ACLT model. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that abrine promoted cell proliferation and inhibited apoptosis in IL-1β-stimulated C28/I2 cells through PIM2/VEGF signalling. These findings indicate PIM2 to be a potential drug target. Moreover, abrine has potential applicability as a therapeutic agent against OA.
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- Yong Meng
- Department of Orthopaedics, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Weihai, Shandong 264200, PR China; Department of Orthopaedics, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital (Heyuan Shenhe People's Hospital) Jinan University, Heyuan, Guangdong 517000, PR China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Weihai, Shandong 264200, PR China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Fourth People's Hospital of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong 250031, PR China
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- Department of Orthopeadic Surgery, Zhucheng people's hospital, Zhucheng, Shandong 262200, PR China.
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Antibacterial activity of the ethyl acetate part of Abrus cantoniensis against Staphylococcus aureus. JOURNAL OF BIO-X RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1097/jbr.0000000000000086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Men L, Liu Y, Qiu Y, Yuan X. An effective UPLC method for the quantification and fingerprint analysis of amides in a South China native medicinal herb, abri herba. J Food Compost Anal 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2020.103723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Yu MM, Wu FX, Chen WL, Kuang JW, Zhou L, Fu JJ, Sheng XF, Zou H. A new isoflavone glycoside from Abrus cantoniensis. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2020; 22:588-593. [PMID: 30982343 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2019.1598394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A new isoflavone glycoside named as 8-O-methylrelusin-7-O-β-D-apifuranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucopyranoside (1), together with two known compounds, 8-O-methylrelusin-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (2) and isobiflorin (3), were isolated from Abrus cantoniensis. The structure of the new compound was elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods including extensive 1D NMR, 2D NMR, and HRESIMS. This is the first report of isoflavone from Abrus cantoniensis. Moreover, all isolated compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxicity against SMMC-7721 and MHCC97-H cell lines.[Formula: see text].
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- Miao-Miao Yu
- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China) and Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410013, China
- Key Laboratory of Epigenetics and Oncology, Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China) and Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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Yao X, Li Z, Gong X, Fu X, Xiao X, He M, Huang B, Xu Z. Total saponins extracted from Abrus cantoniensis Hance suppress hepatitis B virus replication in vitro and in rAAV8-1.3HBV transfected mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 249:112366. [PMID: 31678415 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Revised: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Hepatitis B, an infectious disease caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV), is still a serious problem affecting global public health. Abrus cantoniensis Hance (AC), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has been used as a folk medicine for treating hepatitis in China from ancient times. However, its active ingredients are still unclear. AIM OF STUDY Our previous study indicated that saponins extracted from AC (ACS) were the active anti-HBV ingredients in AC. This study aimed to further investigate the anti-HBV effect of ACS in vitro and in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS HepG2.2.15 cells which consecutively produce HBV DNA and HBV antigens were used for in vitro test, and C57BL/6 mice infected by a recombinant adeno-associated virus 8 vector carrying 1.3 copies of HBV genome (rAAV8-HBV1.3) were used for in vivo test. The histopathological changes and the immune indices were evaluated in mice model. Genechip was conducted to identify genes and pathways regulated by ACS in HepG2.2.15 cells. RESULTS In this study, we confirmed that ACS treatment prominently inhibited production of HBV DNA, Hepatitis Be Antigen (HBeAg), and Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in HepG2.2.15 cells. ACS treatment also decreased serum HBsAg, HBeAg, and HBV DNA level in rAAV8-1.3HBV transfected mice, which is in accordance with the in vitro results. Moreover, HBV infection-induced liver inflammation was significantly relieved by ACS, which could be observed in H&E staining and immunohistochemistry of HBcAg. ACS treatment elevated IFN-γ level in mice serum and increased CD4+ T cell percentage in splenocytes. KEGG pathway analysis showed that phenylalanine metabolism pathway and tyrosine metabolism pathway were greatly regulated by ACS treatment. CONCLUSION ACS exerted potent inhibitory effects on HBV replication both in vivo and in vitro, which may provide basis for its potential clinical usage.
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- Xiangcao Yao
- Research Center for Clinical Pharmacology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Research Center for Clinical Pharmacology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Research Center for Clinical Pharmacology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Research Center for Clinical Pharmacology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Research Center for Clinical Pharmacology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Research Center for Clinical Pharmacology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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A simple and efficient method for the synthesis of novel water soluble antioxidants in the form of dicationic ionic liquids (DILs) was described in the framework of our study.
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- Kamil Czerniak
- Department of Chemical Technology
- Poznan University of Technology
- 60-965 Poznan
- Poland
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- Department of Chemical Technology
- Poznan University of Technology
- 60-965 Poznan
- Poland
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Yang M, Shen Q, Li LQ, Huang YQ, Cheung HY. Phytochemical profiles, antioxidant activities of functional herb Abrus cantoniensis and Abrus mollis. Food Chem 2015; 177:304-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.01.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2014] [Revised: 01/06/2015] [Accepted: 01/08/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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