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Li X, Wang J, Li S, Yu S, Liu H, Liu Y. A systematic review on botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Potentilla anserina L. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 333:118481. [PMID: 38909825 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Potentilla Anserina Linnaeus, a traditional Chinese herb with ethnic characteristics, is considered a superior material by the people of Qinghai and Tibet. Traditionally, it has been used to invigorate the spleen, quench thirst, tonify the blood, astringing to stop bleeding, and relieve diarrhea. This is the reason for its frequent usage in treating spleen deficiency, diarrhea, and various bleeding disorders. At the same time, P. anserina is often consumed as food by the Tibetan people to obtain nourishment and health benefits. AIM OF THE REVIEW The present review provides a systematic description of P. anserina, covering its botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemical constituents, and various pharmacological activities of extracts. This overview aims to provide insights into research directions and potential applications of P. anserina. MATERIALS AND METHODS Information on P. anserina was gathered through various sources, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Elsevier, CNKI, and Web of Science. In addition, information was available from native texts and prominent ethnopharmacologists. RESULTS So far, 154 different chemical substances have been isolated and identified from P. anserina, with tannins, flavonoids, and triterpenes accounting for the majority. Polysaccharides and triterpenes are the main material components responsible for the pharmacological activity of P. anserina. Research shows that P. anserina exhibits rich pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, antiviral, blood tonic, immune regulation, cardiovascular system treatment, diabetes treatment, and liver protection. CONCLUSIONS Some traditional applications of P. anserina have been confirmed. However, due to incomplete evaluation indicators and other reasons, further in vitro and in vivo studies are needed to clarify its pharmacological evaluation, which remains a focus of future research. Additionally, we recommend that future studies concentrate on the quality control and safety evaluation of P. anserina to address research gaps and offer theoretical support for the plant's potential functions and clinical applications.
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- Xiaojing Li
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, PR China.
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Pan Y, Peng Z, Fang Z, Iddrisu L, Sun L, Deng Q, Gooneratne R. A Tripeptide (Ser-Arg-Pro, SRP) from Sipunculus nudus L. Improves Cadmium-Induced Acute Kidney Injury by Targeting the MAPK, Inflammatory, and Apoptosis Pathways in Mice. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:286. [PMID: 38921597 PMCID: PMC11204732 DOI: 10.3390/md22060286] [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: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal that causes nephrosis, including acute kidney injury. To prevent and treat acute kidney injury (AKI) following Cd exposure, a tripeptide, Ser-Arg-Pro (SRP), from Sipunculus nudus L. was employed, and its potential efficacy in AKI was assessed. Oral administration of SRP significantly alleviated Cd-induced kidney damage, leading to improved renal function and the attenuation of structural abnormalities. A network pharmacology analysis revealed the potential of SRP in renal protection by targeting various pathways, including mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling, inflammatory response, and apoptosis pathways. Mechanistic studies indicated that SRP achieves renal protection by inhibiting the activation of MAPK pathways (phosphorylation of p38, p56, ERK, and JNK) in the oxidative stress cascade, suppressing inflammatory responses (iNOS, Arg1, Cox2, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6), and restoring altered apoptosis factors (caspase-9, caspase-3, Bax, and Bcl-2). Hence, SRP has the potential to be used as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of Cd-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Yanmei Pan
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Food, Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing of Aquatic Products of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.P.); (L.I.); (L.S.); (Q.D.)
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- School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524023, China;
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Food, Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing of Aquatic Products of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.P.); (L.I.); (L.S.); (Q.D.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Food, Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing of Aquatic Products of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.P.); (L.I.); (L.S.); (Q.D.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Food, Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing of Aquatic Products of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.P.); (L.I.); (L.S.); (Q.D.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Food, Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing of Aquatic Products of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; (Y.P.); (L.I.); (L.S.); (Q.D.)
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- Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences, Lincoln University, Lincoln 7647, New Zealand;
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Liu W, Liu R, Qin Q, Wang H, Zhang X, Meng G. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation of wheat gluten-derived antioxidant peptides acting through the Keap1-Nrf2 pathway. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 38837798 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND In our previous study, we successfully identified five peptides from wheat gluten: Ala-Pro-Ser-Tyr (APSY), Leu-Tyr (LY), Pro-Tyr (PY), Arg-Gly-Gly-Tyr (RGGY) and Tyr-Gln (YQ). Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation methods were employed to investigate the interaction between these antioxidant peptides and the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1 protein), revealing the molecular mechanism of their non-competitive binding. In addition, the total antioxidant capacity of the five peptides was determined using the 2,2'-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) method. RESULTS The affinities of APSY, LY, PY, RGGY and YQ were -8.9, -8.3, -8.5, -9.1 and - 7.9 kcal mol-1, respectively. The five peptides effectively bound to Keap1 protein through hydrogen, π-σ, π-alkyl and alkyl interactions. Significant roles were observed for the P1 pocket residue ARG-415 and the P3 pocket residue ALA-556 in the interactions of the Keap1-peptide complexes. Molecular dynamics simulations further elucidated the dynamic process of peptide binding to the Keap1 protein. All five peptides formed stable complexes with Keap1 protein, with van der Waals forces playing crucial roles in these complex systems, indicative of the peptides' strong binding ability to Keap1 protein. The van der Waals forces were -178.74, -123.11, -134.36, -132.59, and -121.44 kJ mol-1 for the Keap1-APSY, Keap1-LY, Keap1-PY, Keap1-RGGY and Keap1-YQ complexes, respectively. These peptides exhibited excellent antioxidant effects. Among them, the YQ peptide exhibited the highest total antioxidant capacity, with an activity value of 1.18 ± 0.06 mmol Trolox equivalent (TE) L-1 at a concentration of 0.10 mg mL-1. The RGGY, PY, LY and APSY peptides followed in descending order, with activity values of 0.91 ± 0.05, 0.72 ± 0.06, 0.62 ± 0.04 and 0.60 ± 0.05 mmol TE L-1, respectively. CONCLUSION These results unveiled the molecular mechanism by which the five antioxidant peptides act on active pockets through the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway, providing a theoretical basis for the development of antioxidants. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Wenying Liu
- Engineering Laboratory for Agro Biomass Recycling and Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein and Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co., Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Laboratory for Agro Biomass Recycling and Valorizing, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein and Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co., Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein and Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co., Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Protein and Functional Peptides, China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Co., Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Omar EM, El-Sayed NS, Elnozahy FY, Hassan E, Amr A, Augustyniak M, El-Samad LM, El Wakil A. Reversal Effects of Royal Jelly and Propolis Against Cadmium-Induced Hepatorenal Toxicity in Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:1612-1627. [PMID: 37500819 PMCID: PMC10859352 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03775-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Heavy metal toxicity is an exponentially growing health problem. In this study, we aimed to assess the protective properties of propolis and royal jelly against cadmium adverse effects. Thirty-two adult male rats were included in our study; kidney and liver functions, histopathological changes, and the level of oxidative stress were evaluated in rats exposed to a daily dose of 4.5 mg cadmium per kilogram of body weight for 1 month and those cotreated simultaneously with either propolis (50 mg/kg/day) or royal jelly (200 mg/kg/day) with cadmium compared to control animals. Cadmium-mediated hepatorenal toxicity was manifested as per the increased oxidative stress, function deterioration, and characteristic histopathological aberrations. The supplementation of royal jelly or propolis restores most of the affected parameters to a level similar to the control group. However, the parameters describing the grade of DNA damage and the interleukin-1β expression in the liver, as well as the levels of malondialdehyde and metallothionein, were slightly elevated compared to controls, despite the regular use of royal jelly or propolis. It is worth noting that better results were found in the case of royal jelly compared to propolis administration. Most likely, the ability of both products to chelate cadmium and contribute in reducing oxidative stress is of great importance. However, further investigations are needed to complement the knowledge about the expected nutritional and medicinal values.
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- Eman M Omar
- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21519, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21519, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21519, Egypt
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- Department of Biological and Geological Sciences, Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21526, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21568, Egypt
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- Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia in Katowice, Bankowa 9, 40-007, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21568, Egypt
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- Department of Biological and Geological Sciences, Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21526, Egypt.
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Anjum S, Ali H, Naseer F, Abduh MS, Qadir H, Kakar S, Waheed Y, Ahmad T. Antioxidant activity of Carica papaya & Persea americana fruits against cadmium induced neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity in rats with a computational approach. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 81:127324. [PMID: 37944220 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cadmium is widely reported to interfere with the proper functioning of cells by disrupting cellular redox balance, causing apoptosis, and leading to hepatocellular damage, neurotoxicity, pulmonary edema, cancer, and cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases. Treatment of Cd toxicity with drugs brings undesirable side effects, making it necessary to remove Cd from the body safely without harmful effects. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine how Cd causing malfunctioning of cells could be treated with antioxidant-rich avocado and papaya fruit juices. This work fixated on elucidating and comparing the effects of avocado and papaya fruit juice on Cd-dependent impairment in memory and spatial learning. In addition, various markers of tissue damage, such as the concentration of biomarkers in liver and kidney tissue, the expression of antioxidant enzymes and Cd-induced lipid peroxidation, were analyzed. METHODOLOGY in silico studies of the phytochemical constituents of avocado and papaya (ligands) were docked against antioxidant enzymes Catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) as macromolecules showed strong hydrogen binding with significant binding capacities. To develop the Cd in vivo model, rats were administered CdCl2 (200 ppm) in drinking water for 7 weeks. After induction of Cd toxicity, rats were post-treated with avocado and papaya (10% w/v each) in a standard diet. After post-treatment, memory and learning were assessed using the Morris water maze behavioural test. Biochemical tests for liver and kidney biomarkers were monitored. To determine the level of ROS, lipid peroxidation was determined by Malondialdehyde (MDA) assay. Gene expression of SOD, CAT and GPx were determined via qRT-PCR. RESULTS This study demonstrated that Cd accumulation in the liver, kidney and hippocampal tissues was reduced after treatment with avocado and papaya. SOD, CAT and GPX gene expression were upregulated after avocado and papaya juice treatment. Moreover, a comparative analysis between avocado and papaya fruit juices clarified that papaya has more active potential for improving memory and learning, upregulating the expression of antioxidant enzymes, and reducing lipid peroxidation in the liver, kidney, and hippocampus. CONCLUSION This study suggests that a diet containing papaya and avocado can help treat the lethal effects caused by Cd. Because their active constituents can improve health at the cellular and molecular levels.
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- Sadia Anjum
- Department of Biology, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan; Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer e Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Immune Responses in Different Diseases Research Group, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer e Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, KPK, Pakistan
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- Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, Lebanon; Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Industrial Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Arruebarrena MA, Hawe CT, Lee YM, Branco RC. Mechanisms of Cadmium Neurotoxicity. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16558. [PMID: 38068881 PMCID: PMC10706630 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Cadmium is a heavy metal that increasingly contaminates food and drink products. Once ingested, cadmium exerts toxic effects that pose a significant threat to human health. The nervous system is particularly vulnerable to prolonged, low-dose cadmium exposure. This review article provides an overview of cadmium's primary mechanisms of neurotoxicity. Cadmium gains entry into the nervous system via zinc and calcium transporters, altering the homeostasis for these metal ions. Once within the nervous system, cadmium disrupts mitochondrial respiration by decreasing ATP synthesis and increasing the production of reactive oxygen species. Cadmium also impairs normal neurotransmission by increasing neurotransmitter release asynchronicity and disrupting neurotransmitter signaling proteins. Cadmium furthermore impairs the blood-brain barrier and alters the regulation of glycogen metabolism. Together, these mechanisms represent multiple sites of biochemical perturbation that result in cumulative nervous system damage which can increase the risk for neurological and neurodegenerative disorders. Understanding the way by which cadmium exerts its effects is critical for developing effective treatment and prevention strategies against cadmium-induced neurotoxic insult.
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- Madelyn A. Arruebarrena
- Neuroscience and Behavior Program, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA; (M.A.A.); (Y.M.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA;
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- Neuroscience and Behavior Program, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA; (M.A.A.); (Y.M.L.)
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- Neuroscience and Behavior Program, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA; (M.A.A.); (Y.M.L.)
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA;
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Yang Z, He Y, Ma Q, Wang H, Zhang Q. Alleviative effect of melatonin against the nephrotoxicity induced by cadmium exposure through regulating renal oxidative stress, inflammatory reaction, and fibrosis in a mouse model. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 265:115536. [PMID: 37797427 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115536] [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: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Chronic cadmium (Cd) exposure causes severe adverse health effects on the human body, especially the kidney tissue. Studies have demonstrated oxidative stress to be involved in renal pathological variations after exposure to Cd, but few effective treatments are available for the disease yet. Therefore, the present study was carried out to investigate the potential therapeutic intervention and its underlying molecular mechanisms of melatonin (MT), a natural antioxidant with multiple biological activities, against renal injury caused by Cd exposure in mice. C57BL/6 male mice (eight-week-old) were intragastrically administered with CdCl2, MT, or both for 30 days. Biochemical analysis showed that MT intervention significantly improved the SOD, GSH, and CAT activities while markedly decreasing the kidney MDA content of the mice exposed to Cd. Histological examination indicated that Cd exposure resulted in the atrophy of the renal glomerular, the degeneration and dilation of tubules, and the accumulation of fibrocytes. By contrast, MT administration effectively ameliorated the histological outcome of the injured kidney tissue. Moreover, administrating MT significantly inhibited proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α and iNOS expression in Cd-treated mice. Further, MT treatment markedly suppressed the expressions of renal fibrosis-related factors TGF-β1, α-SMA, and collagen Ⅰ in the injured renal tissue and the accumulation and development of renal fibrosis. In addition, the administration of MT significantly reduced the expression of caspase-3 and cell apoptotic death in the kidney tissue of Cd-exposed mice. In all, the data showed that MT has a compelling therapeutic potential in alleviating the pathological variations of renal injury caused by Cd exposure.
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- Zhijie Yang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Guo P, Chen H, Ma J, Zhang Y, Chen H, Wei T, Gao D, Li J. Enzyme-assisted extraction, characterization, and in vitro antioxidant activity of polysaccharides from Potentilla anserina L. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1216572. [PMID: 37528998 PMCID: PMC10388540 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1216572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Introduction Potentilla anserina (Potentilla anserina L.), also known as ginseng fruit, is a plant that can be used as both medicine and food. Potentilla anserina L. has high medical value in Chinese medicine, such as strengthening the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and blood, and astringing hemostasis. Methods In this study, polysaccharides of Potentilla anserina L. were extracted from the root using an enzyme-assisted extraction method. According to the principle of Box-Behnken design, response surface methodology was designed to optimize the extraction conditions. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used to investigate the structure and appearance of Potentilla anserina L. polysaccharides. The monosaccharide composition of Potentilla anserina L. polysaccharides was determined using high-performance liquid chromatography. The antioxidant activities were also studied. Results Under the optimal extraction conditions (the ratio of solid to liquid, 1:15; ratio of cellulase to pectinase, 1:2; extraction pH, 8.0; enzyme reaction temperature, 60°C), the extraction yield of Potentilla anserina L. polysaccharides was 19.80 ± 0.01%, equal to the model prediction value 19.84%. The data of Fourier transform infrared spectrum, scanning electron microscopy, and high-performance liquid chromatography showed that the Potentilla anserina L. polysaccharide was a kind of α-pyran polysaccharide, mainly consisting of galactose, glucose, rhamnose, and arabinose. The antioxidant results showed that Potentilla anserina L. polysaccharides had a strong hydroxyl radical scavenging ability (IC50 = 0.367 mg/mL), superoxide anion scavenging ability (IC50 = 45.017 mg/mL), and a certain degree of total reducing ability. Discussion Enzyme-assisted extraction is an efficient method to extract Potentilla anserina L. polysaccharides. The Potentilla anserina L. polysaccharides could have potential use in functional foods as a natural antioxidant.
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- Penghui Guo
- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
- Taizishan Ecosystem Observatory of Carbon Neutralization, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
- Taizishan Ecosystem Observatory of Carbon Neutralization, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
- Taizishan Ecosystem Observatory of Carbon Neutralization, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
- Taizishan Ecosystem Observatory of Carbon Neutralization, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
- Taizishan Ecosystem Observatory of Carbon Neutralization, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
- Taizishan Ecosystem Observatory of Carbon Neutralization, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
- Taizishan Ecosystem Observatory of Carbon Neutralization, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- Nephropathy Department, Gansu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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Hao R, Zhou X, Zhao X, Lv X, Zhu X, Gao N, Jiang Y, Wu M, Sun-Waterhouse D, Li D. Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide counteracts cadmium-induced gut injury in mice via modulating gut inflammation, gut microbiota and intestinal barrier. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 877:162910. [PMID: 36934944 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd), as Group I carcinogen, can induce damage to various organs including the gut. It is of great importance to meet the rising demand for effective therapies against Cd-induced damage and investigate the mechanism. Flammulina velutipes is a popular edible mushroom, despite the well-known health benefits of Flammulina velutipes, little is known about the effect of its polysaccharide (FVP) against CdCl2-intestinal injury. In this study, a FVP (uronic acid, 5.10 %; degree of methylation, 41.24 %) was produced via hot water extraction (85 °C) and ethanol precipitation. The FVP contained eight major monosaccharides and exhibited good thermal stability at temperatures lower than 139.73 °C. FVP (100 mg/kg b. w., gavage for 4 weeks) alleviated CdCl2 (1.5 mg/kg b. w., gavage for 4 weeks)-induced intestinal inflammation and apoptosis, intestinal permeability alteration and intestinal barrier disruption. FVP increased the abundance of Bacteroides, whilst decreasing the abundance of Desulfovibrionales and Clostridium. FVP also restored the levels of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), including acetic, propionic, isobutyric, butyric, isovaleric and valeric acids. Correlation analysis indicated the interplays among the FVP, gut microbes, SCFAs, intestinal barrier/cells and gut inflammation. FVP enhances the metabolic functions of gut microbiota via functional pathways analyzed by KEGG database. Furthermore, gut microbial transplantation of FVP + CdCl2 group mice partially alleviated CdCl2 caused-gut damage. Thus, FVP may be an effective therapeutic agent against CdCl2-induced gut damage via SCFA-mediated regulation of intestinal inflammation and gut microbiota-related energy metabolism. This study may open a new avenue for developing alternative strategies to prevent CdCl2-caused injury.
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- Rili Hao
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Human Health in Universities of Shandong, Taian 271018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Human Health in Universities of Shandong, Taian 271018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Human Health in Universities of Shandong, Taian 271018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Human Health in Universities of Shandong, Taian 271018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Human Health in Universities of Shandong, Taian 271018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Human Health in Universities of Shandong, Taian 271018, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Human Health in Universities of Shandong, Taian 271018, People's Republic of China
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- Jinan Fruit Research Institute of All China Federation of Supply & Marketing Cooperatives, 16001 East Road Jingshi, Jinan 250220, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Human Health in Universities of Shandong, Taian 271018, People's Republic of China; School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Human Health in Universities of Shandong, Taian 271018, People's Republic of China.
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Smereczański NM, Brzóska MM. Current Levels of Environmental Exposure to Cadmium in Industrialized Countries as a Risk Factor for Kidney Damage in the General Population: A Comprehensive Review of Available Data. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098413. [PMID: 37176121 PMCID: PMC10179615 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The growing number of reports indicating unfavorable outcomes for human health upon environmental exposure to cadmium (Cd) have focused attention on the threat to the general population posed by this heavy metal. The kidney is a target organ during chronic Cd intoxication. The aim of this article was to critically review the available literature on the impact of the current levels of environmental exposure to this xenobiotic in industrialized countries on the kidney, and to evaluate the associated risk of organ damage, including chronic kidney disease (CKD). Based on a comprehensive review of the available data, we recognized that the observed adverse effect levels (NOAELs) of Cd concentration in the blood and urine for clinically relevant kidney damage (glomerular dysfunction) are 0.18 μg/L and 0.27 μg/g creatinine, respectively, whereas the lowest observed adverse effect levels (LOAELs) are >0.18 μg/L and >0.27 μg/g creatinine, respectively, which are within the lower range of concentrations noted in inhabitants of industrialized countries. In conclusion, the current levels of environmental exposure to Cd may increase the risk of clinically relevant kidney damage, resulting in, or at least contributing to, the development of CKD.
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- Nazar M Smereczański
- Department of Toxicology, Medical University of Bialystok, Adama Mickiewicza 2C Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Medical University of Bialystok, Adama Mickiewicza 2C Street, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland
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Zhao L, Cheng J, Liu D, Gong H, Bai D, Sun W. Potentilla anserina polysaccharide alleviates cadmium-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis of H9c2 cells by regulating the MG53-mediated RISK pathway. Chin J Nat Med 2023; 21:279-291. [PMID: 37120246 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(23)60436-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in cadmium (Cd)-induced myocardial injury. Mitsugumin 53 (MG53) and its mediated reperfusion injury salvage kinase (RISK) pathway have been demonstrated to be closely related to myocardial oxidative damage. Potentilla anserina L. polysaccharide (PAP) is a polysaccharide with antioxidant capacity, which exerts protective effect on Cd-induced damage. However, it remains unknown whether PAP can prevent and treat Cd-induced cardiomyocyte damages. The present study was desgined to explore the effect of PAP on Cd-induced damage in H9c2 cells based on MG53 and the mediated RISK pathway. For in vitro evaluation, cell viability and apoptosis rate were analyzed by CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry, respectively. Furthermore, oxidative stress was assessed by 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) staining and using superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione/oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG) kits. The mitochondrial function was measured by JC-10 staining and ATP detection assay. Western blot was performed to detect the expression of proteins related to MG53, the RISK pathway, and apoptosis. The results indicated that Cd increased the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in H9c2 cells. Cd decreased the activities of SOD and CAT and the ratio of GSH/GSSG, resulting in decreases in cell viability and increases in apoptosis. Interestingly, PAP reversed Cd-induced oxidative stress and cell apoptosis. Meanwhile, Cd reduced the expression of MG53 in H9c2 cells and inhibited the RISK pathway, which was mediated by decreasing the ratio of p-AktSer473/Akt, p-GSK3βSer9/GSK3β and p-ERK1/2/ERK1/2. In addition, Cd impaired mitochondrial function, which involved a reduction in ATP content and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and an increase in the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2, cytoplasmic cytochrome c/mitochondrial cytochrome c, and Cleaved-Caspase 3/Pro-Caspase 3. Importantly, PAP alleviated Cd-induced MG53 reduction, activated the RISK pathway, and reduced mitochondrial damage. Interestingly, knockdown of MG53 or inhibition of the RISK pathway attenuated the protective effect of PAP in Cd-induced H9c2 cells. In sum, PAP reduces Cd-induced damage in H9c2 cells, which is mediated by increasing MG53 expression and activating the RISK pathway.
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- Lixia Zhao
- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; School of Nursing, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Dunhuang Medicine, Ministry of Education, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Institute of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key laboratory of Evidence Science Techniques Research and Application of Gansu Province, Gansu University of Political Science and Law, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Li H, Liu Y, Zhou J, Liu S, Liu Y, Yang Y, Wang W, Che Y, Inam M, Guan L. The protective mechanism of a novel polysaccharide from Lactobacillus-fermented Nostoc commune Vauch. on attenuating cadmium-induced kidney injury in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 226:1444-1454. [PMID: 36442563 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A novel polysaccharide (NCVP-F) from Lactobacillus-fermented Nostoc commune Vauch. was obtained to investigate its underlying mechanism in cadmium-induced kidney injury. Results indicated that in comparison with NCVP, NCVP-F with lower molecular weight of 365.369 kDa, exhibited higher mole percentage of Man and Glc-UA, whereas slightly lower mole percentage of other monosaccharides. NCVP-F is a α-pyran polysaccharide similar to NCVP. Meanwhile, NCVP-F can more effectively alleviate hepatorenal injury (ALT, AST, TG, BUN and SCr) and kidney tissue lesions in Cd-injured mice model by increasing antioxidant enzyme activity (SOD, GSH and GSH-Px), inhibiting cytokines levels (IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-18). In addition, NCVP-F effectively inhibited apoptosis proteins (Bax, cytochrome c, a-caspase-9 and a-caspase-3) and enhanced anti-apoptotic protein (Bcl-2) probably via activating PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in the Cd-injury kidney. Furthermore, 16S rRNA sequencing results indicated that NCVP-F better enriched Lachnospiraceae, reduced Muribaculaceae, Alloprevotella and Blautia to regulate Cd-induced gut microbiota disorders, which was probably down-regulated 7 pathways including apoptosis and lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis, and up-regulated 63 pathways, such as carbohydrate metabolism and lipid metabolism. This study suggested that applying functional NCVP-F prepared by biotransformation with low molecular weight might be more beneficial.
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- Hailong Li
- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Dir Upper, Pakistan
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, Jilin, China; Engineering Research Center of Bioreactor and Pharmaceutical Development, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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Luo JH, Li J, Shen ZC, Lin XF, Chen AQ, Wang YF, Gong ES, Liu D, Zou Q, Wang XY. Advances in health-promoting effects of natural polysaccharides: Regulation on Nrf2 antioxidant pathway. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1102146. [PMID: 36875839 PMCID: PMC9978827 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1102146] [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: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Natural polysaccharides (NPs) possess numerous health-promoting effects, such as liver protection, kidney protection, lung protection, neuroprotection, cardioprotection, gastrointestinal protection, anti-oxidation, anti-diabetic, and anti-aging. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) antioxidant pathway is an important endogenous antioxidant pathway, which plays crucial roles in maintaining human health as its protection against oxidative stress. Accumulating evidence suggested that Nrf2 antioxidant pathway might be one of key regulatory targets for the health-promoting effects of NPs. However, the information concerning regulation of NPs on Nrf2 antioxidant pathway is scattered, and NPs show different regulatory behaviors in their different health-promoting processes. Therefore, in this article, structural features of NPs having regulation on Nrf2 antioxidant pathway are overviewed. Moreover, regulatory effects of NPs on this pathway for health-promoting effects are summarized. Furthermore, structure-activity relationship of NPs for health-promoting effects by regulating the pathway is preliminarily discussed. Otherwise, the prospects on future work for regulation of NPs on this pathway are proposed. This review is beneficial to well-understanding of underlying mechanisms for health-promoting effects of NPs from the view angle of Nrf2 antioxidant pathway, and provides a theoretical basis for the development and utilization of NPs in promoting human health.
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- Jiang-Hong Luo
- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Environment and Health of Ganzhou, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang, College of Biology and Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Environment and Health of Ganzhou, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Environment and Health of Ganzhou, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease. Cells 2022; 12:cells12010088. [PMID: 36611880 PMCID: PMC9818928 DOI: 10.3390/cells12010088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The kidney contains many mitochondria that generate ATP to provide energy for cellular processes. Oxidative stress injury can be caused by impaired mitochondria with excessive levels of reactive oxygen species. Accumulating evidence has indicated a relationship between oxidative stress and kidney diseases, and revealed new insights into mitochondria-targeted therapeutics for renal injury. Improving mitochondrial homeostasis, increasing mitochondrial biogenesis, and balancing mitochondrial turnover has the potential to protect renal function against oxidative stress. Although there are some reviews that addressed this issue, the articles summarizing the relationship between mitochondria-targeted effects and the risk factors of renal failure are still few. In this review, we integrate recent studies on oxidative stress and mitochondrial function in kidney diseases, especially chronic kidney disease. We organized the causes and risk factors of oxidative stress in the kidneys based in their mitochondria-targeted effects. This review also listed the possible candidates for clinical therapeutics of kidney diseases by modulating mitochondrial function.
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Development and characterization of DEC-205 receptor targeted Potentilla anserina L polysaccharide PLGA nanoparticles as an antigen delivery system to enhance in vitro and in vivo immune responses in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 224:998-1011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.10.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Cheng J, Zhao L, Liu D, Shen R, Bai D. Potentilla anserine L. polysaccharide protects against cadmium-induced neurotoxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 90:103816. [PMID: 35066145 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cadmium is a toxic metal that can damage the brain and other organs. This study aimed to explore the protective effects of Potentilla anserine L. polysaccharide (PAP) against CdCl2-induced neurotoxicity in N2a and SH-SY5Y cells and in the cerebral cortex of BALB/c mice. In addition, we aimed to identify the potential mechanisms underlying these protective effects. Relative to CdCl2 treatment alone, pretreatment with PAP prevented the reduction in cell viability evoked by CdCl2, decreased rates of apoptosis, promoted calcium homeostasis, decreased ROS accumulation, increased mitochondrial membrane potential, inhibited cytochrome C and AIF release, and prevented the cleavage of caspase-3 and PARP. In addition, PAP significantly decreased the CdCl2-induced phosphorylation of CaMKII, Akt, and mTOR. In conclusion, PAP represents a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of Cd-induced neurotoxicity, functioning in part via attenuating the activation of the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway and the Ca2+-CaMKII-dependent Akt/mTOR pathway.
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- Ju Cheng
- Institute of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Institute of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- School of nursing, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; Laboratory Center for Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Institute of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Keylaboratory of Evidence Science Techniques Research and Application of Gansu Province, Gansu University of Political Science and Law, Lanzhou 730000, China; Institute of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Laboratory Center for Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Institute of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of nursing, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; Institute of Anatomy and Histology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Wang Y, Liu Y, Li J, Bai S, Tian T. Fungal community composition and diversity in the rhizosphere soils of Argentina (syn. Potentilla) anserina, on the Qinghai Plateau. FUNGAL ECOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.funeco.2021.101107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cadmium-Induced Kidney Injury in Mice Is Counteracted by a Flavonoid-Rich Extract of Bergamot Juice, Alone or in Association with Curcumin and Resveratrol, via the Enhancement of Different Defense Mechanisms. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9121797. [PMID: 34944613 PMCID: PMC8698830 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9121797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) represents a public health risk due to its non-biodegradability and long biological half-life. The main target of Cd is considered the kidney, where it accumulates. No effective treatment for Cd poisoning is available so that several therapeutic approaches were proposed to prevent damages after Cd exposure. We evaluated the effects of a flavonoid-rich extract of bergamot juice (BJe), alone or in association with curcumin (Cur) and resveratrol (Re), in the kidney of mice exposed to cadmium chloride (CdCl2). Male mice were administered with CdCl2 and treated with Cur, Re, or BJe alone or in combination for 14 days. The kidneys were processed for biochemical, structural and morphometric evaluation. Cd treatment significantly increased urea nitrogen and creatinine levels, along with tp53, Bax, Nos2 and Il1b mRNA, while reduced that of Bcl2, as well as glutathione (GSH) content and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity. Moreover, Cd caused damages to glomeruli and tubules, and increased Nrf2, Nqo1 and Hmox1 gene expression. Cur, Re and BJe at 40 mg/kg significantly improved all parameters, while BJe at 20 mg/kg showed a lower protective effect. After treatment with the associations of the three nutraceuticals, all parameters were close to normal, thus suggesting a new potential strategy in the protection of renal functions in subjects exposed to environmental toxicants.
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Yang Z, He Y, Wang H, Zhang Q. Protective effect of melatonin against chronic cadmium-induced hepatotoxicity by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in mice. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 228:112947. [PMID: 34736034 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a widespread environmental heavy metal pollutant that has high toxicity to human health. Cd accumulates in the liver and results in oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions. Melatonin (MT), a hormone exhibiting strong antioxidative properties, has been proved to have hepatoprotective effect against both acute and chronic liver injury. However, the molecular mechanism underlying MT's hepatoprotective effect against Cd-induced liver injury remain not fully understood. In this study, the potential protective effect of MT on Cd-induced hepatic injury was investigated. Adult male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into four groups: control, CdCl2, MT, and CdCl2 plus MT groups. Animals were daily treated with either CdCl2 (5 mg/kg) or MT (10 mg/kg) or both through intragastric administration for 30 consecutive days. Serum enzymatic analysis indicated that treatment mice with Cd significantly increased AST, ALT, LDH and ALP levels, by contrast, MT treatment resulted in significant decreases of AST, ALT, LDH and ALP levels in the serum of Cd treated mice. By biochemical analysis, it was found that MT treatment significantly increased the activities of SOD, GSH, GST, CAT and GR, while significantly decreased the contents of MDA in the liver tissue of Cd treated mice. Moreover, MT treatment also suppressed the Cd-induced inflammation by reducing the inflammatory mediators, including IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and iNOS. Furthermore, MT treatment ameliorated the Cd-induced histopathological variations of liver tissue, which was confirmed by the biochemical and molecular data. It is clear from the results of this study that MT exerts hepatoprotective effect by improving the redox state, suppressing inflammatory reaction and cell apoptosis as well as ameliorating the performance of liver tissue histopathology, which is eventually reflected by the improvement of liver function in mice.
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- Zhijie Yang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Yan LJ, Allen DC. Cadmium-Induced Kidney Injury: Oxidative Damage as a Unifying Mechanism. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1575. [PMID: 34827573 PMCID: PMC8615899 DOI: 10.3390/biom11111575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Cadmium is a nonessential metal that has heavily polluted the environment due to human activities. It can be absorbed into the human body via the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, and the skin, and can cause chronic damage to the kidneys. The main site where cadmium accumulates and causes damage within the nephrons is the proximal tubule. This accumulation can induce dysfunction of the mitochondrial electron transport chain, leading to electron leakage and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Cadmium may also impair the function of NADPH oxidase, resulting in another source of ROS. These ROS together can cause oxidative damage to DNA, proteins, and lipids, triggering epithelial cell death and a decline in kidney function. In this article, we also reviewed evidence that the antioxidant power of plant extracts, herbal medicines, and pharmacological agents could ameliorate cadmium-induced kidney injury. Finally, a model of cadmium-induced kidney injury, centering on the notion that oxidative damage is a unifying mechanism of cadmium renal toxicity, is also presented. Given that cadmium exposure is inevitable, further studies using animal models are warranted for a detailed understanding of the mechanism underlying cadmium induced ROS production, and for the identification of more therapeutic targets.
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- Liang-Jun Yan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA;
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Cheng J, Liu D, Zhao L, Zhao Q, Zhang X, Wang B, Bai D. Potentilla anserine L. polysaccharide inhibits cadmium-induced neurotoxicity by attenuating autophagy. Neurochem Int 2021; 147:105045. [PMID: 33887379 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2021.105045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Cadmium (Cd), a heavy metal with cytotoxicity, can activate autophagy. This study aimed to explore the effects and mechanisms of Potentilla anserine L. polysaccharide (PAP) on autophagy in N2a cells, primary neurons, and the brain of BALB/c mice exposed to Cd. The CCK-8 assay results showed that the cell viability decreased and the number of acidic vesicular organelles, autophagic vacuoles, lysosomes, and dysfunctional mitochondria increased in the cytoplasm of Cd-exposed N2a cells and primary neurons, as revealed by acridine orange staining, monodansylcadaverine staining, and transmission electron microscopy. PAP mitigated Cd-induced neuronal death and characteristic changes in autophagy. The expression of LC3 IILC3 II, Bcl-2, p62, Beclin-1, and PI3K class III was examined by Western blot analysis. Furthermore, the PI3K inhibitor (LY294002 or 3-MA) and/or PAP reversed the Cd-induced upregulated expression of LC3 II, Beclin-1, and PI3K class III, with a synergy between PI3K inhibitor and PAP against Cd-induced autophagy. The findings suggested that PAP partially prevented Cd-induced autophagic cell death in neurons by inhibiting the PI3K class III/Beclin-1 signaling pathway in vitro and in vivo.
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- Ju Cheng
- Institute of Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- Keylaboratory of Evidence Science Techniques Research and Application of Gansu Province, Gansu University of Political Science and Law, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Laboratory Center for Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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Guan Y, Zhao X, Song N, Cui Y, Chang Y. Albicanol antagonizes Cd-induced apoptosis through a NO/iNOS-regulated mitochondrial pathway in chicken liver cells. Food Funct 2021; 12:1757-1768. [PMID: 33502412 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo03270k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) induces hepatocyte injury by oxidative stress. Albicanol is a sesquiterpenoid extracted from the medicinal plant Dryopteris fragrans that has previously been shown to exhibit anti-aging and antioxidant activity. In this study, we explored the mechanism of albicanol inhibition of the Cd-induced apoptosis of chicken hepatoma cells (LMH) by treating these cells with CdCl2 (25 μM) and/or albicanol (2.5 × 10-5 μg mL-1) for 24 h. Under Cd treatment, the research results showed that the apoptosis rate markedly increased in LMH cells. In addition, the iNOS activity and NO content increased significantly, which promoted the expressions of genes associated with the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway (Bax, CytC, Caspase-3 and Caspase-9) and inhibited the expression of Bcl-2 in this pathway. However, Cd + albicanol co-treatment significantly reduced the apoptosis rate and the expressions of iNOS and genes associated with the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway (Bax, CytC, Caspase-3 and Caspase-9), and promoted the expression of Bcl-2 in this pathway. In addition, molecular docking supported a link between the albicanol ligand and the iNOS receptor. These results indicated that albicanol can inhibit Cd-induced apoptosis by regulating the NO/iNOS-mediated mitochondrial pathway.
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- Yalin Guan
- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Augustynowicz D, Latté KP, Tomczyk M. Recent phytochemical and pharmacological advances in the genus Potentilla L. sensu lato - An update covering the period from 2009 to 2020. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 266:113412. [PMID: 32987127 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Potentilla plants are still common herbal medicines used in folk medicine. This review provides an update of research undertaken on Potentilla from 2009 until 2020. AIM OF THE STUDY This comprehensive review considers biological updates, recent advances in phytochemical and pharmacological research, and toxicological reports on Potentilla sensu lato based on available data since 2009. METHODS A literature search was conducted using available databases including ScienceDirect, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Google Scholar. RESULTS Until now, more than 210 new and known compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes and phenolic compounds, have been confirmed and elucidated for numerous Potentilla species, i.e., in the underground and aerial parts of this genus. Modern pharmacology studies have revealed that those structures are responsible for a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities, such as anti-neoplastic, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, antibacterial and anti-yeast effects. CONCLUSIONS However, in vitro studies must be re-considered due to the discovery of urolithins and their origins, including microbiota, which can lead to different results when applying Potentilla species and their extracts to in vivo conditions. Thus, future research should focus more on in vivo and particularly clinical studies to confirm the validity and safety of traditional uses. Particularly, the use of Potentilla alba extracts in the treatment of thyroid gland disorders should be further explored to confirm the underlying mechanism of their action, efficacy and safety. In addition, more clinical studies should focus on Potentilla erecta rhizome extracts for application as herbal remedies against dysentery, diarrhoea and inflammation of the skin.
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- Daniel Augustynowicz
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2a, 15-230, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Białystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2a, 15-230, Białystok, Poland.
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Wang Y, Liu Y, Li X, Han X, Zhang Z, Ma X, Li J. Potentilla anserina L. developmental changes affect the rhizosphere prokaryotic community. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2838. [PMID: 33531629 PMCID: PMC7854623 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82610-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Plant roots and soil prokaryotes primarily interact with each other in the rhizosphere. Changes in the rhizosphere prokaryotic structure are influenced by several factors. In this study, the community structure of the Potentilla anserina L. rhizosphere prokaryotes was identified and evaluated by high-throughput sequencing technology in different continuous cropping fields and developmental stages of the plant. In total, 2 archaeal (Euryarchaeota and Thaumarchaeota) and 26 bacterial phyla were identified in the P. anserina rhizosphere. The bacterial community was mainly composed of Acidobacteria, Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Chloroflexi, Gemmatimonadetes, Planctomycetes, Proteobacteria, and Verrucomicrobia. Moreover, the prokaryotic community structure of the rhizosphere varied significantly during plant development. Our results provide new insights into the dynamics of the P. anserina rhizosphere prokaryotic community and may provide useful information for enhancing the growth and development of P. anserina through artificial control of the soil prokaryotes.
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- Yaqiong Wang
- School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Qinghai Nationalities University, Bayi Road, Xining, 810007, Qinghai, China. .,Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of High-Value Utilization of Characteristic Economic Plants, Xining, 810007, China. .,Qinghai Provincial Biotechnology and Analytical Test Key Laboratory, Tibetan Plateau Juema Research Centre, Xining, 810007, China.
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- School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Qinghai Nationalities University, Bayi Road, Xining, 810007, Qinghai, China
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- School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Qinghai Nationalities University, Bayi Road, Xining, 810007, Qinghai, China
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- School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Qinghai Nationalities University, Bayi Road, Xining, 810007, Qinghai, China
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- School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Qinghai Nationalities University, Bayi Road, Xining, 810007, Qinghai, China
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- School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Qinghai Nationalities University, Bayi Road, Xining, 810007, Qinghai, China
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- School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Qinghai Nationalities University, Bayi Road, Xining, 810007, Qinghai, China. .,Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of High-Value Utilization of Characteristic Economic Plants, Xining, 810007, China. .,Qinghai Provincial Biotechnology and Analytical Test Key Laboratory, Tibetan Plateau Juema Research Centre, Xining, 810007, China.
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Qi Z, Wang Q, Song S, Wang H, Tan M. Enhanced Cytotoxicity of Cadmium by a Sulfated Polysaccharide from Abalone. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:14996-15004. [PMID: 33270443 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c06399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Consumption of seafood is a common route of cadmium ion (Cd2+) exposure to consumers. The seafood matrices may alter the toxicity profile of Cd2+ due to the interaction between Cd2+ and biomacromolecules in seafood. In this study, enhanced cytotoxicity of Cd2+ was found in the presence of an abalone gonad sulfated polysaccharide (AGSP) and the mechanism was investigated at a metabolic level. The formation of the AGSP-Cd2+ complex was demonstrated by isothermal titration calorimetry. The level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) increased and mitochondrial membrane potential reduced upon exposure to the AGSP-Cd2+ complex as compared with those of Cd2+ exposure. The decreased cell viability after incubation with the AGSP-Cd2+ complex also suggested enhanced Cd2+ toxicity induced by AGSP. The metabolomics and lipidomics analysis revealed that, compared with the Cd2+ group, the AGSP-Cd2+ downregulated the phospholipid metabolism and resulted in more serious damage in the cellular membrane. The lipid metabolism disorder, in turn, amplified the generation of ROS, leading to a decrease in cell viability. These results provided new evidence of the enhanced Cd2+ toxicity upon interaction with seafood polysaccharides, and much attention should be paid to the effect of food ingredients on heavy metal ion toxicity.
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- Zihe Qi
- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan 1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Engineering Research Center of Seafood of Ministry of Education of China, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan 1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Engineering Research Center of Seafood of Ministry of Education of China, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan 1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Engineering Research Center of Seafood of Ministry of Education of China, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan 1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Engineering Research Center of Seafood of Ministry of Education of China, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan 1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Engineering Research Center of Seafood of Ministry of Education of China, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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Hao J, Song Y, Tian B, Qi C, Li L, Wang L, Xing Y, Zhao X, Liu J. Platycodon grandifloras polysaccharides inhibit mitophagy injury induced by Cr (VI) in DF-1 cells. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 202:110901. [PMID: 32593805 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the role of Platycodon grandiflorus polysaccharide (PGPS) in chromium (VI)-induced autophagy in a chicken embryo fibroblast cell lines (DF-1 cells). DF-1 cells were exposed to Cr (VI), PGPSt, and Cr (VI) + PGPSt, and their effects on cell viability, reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and autophagy-related proteins were examined. The results showed that the cell viability was reduced after Cr (VI) treatment, and 3-MA, CsA or PGPSt suppressed this decrease. Cr (VI) treatment increased the ROS levels and decreased the MMP, thereby enhancing the expression of mitochondrial autophagy marker proteins (PINK1, Parkin, and LC3-II), inhibiting mitophagy autophagy protein TOMM20 expression, and promoting the degradation of autophagy-related marker p62. These changes led to exceeding mitochondrial autophagy and cell trauma and could be mitigated by PGPSt. Overall, our research showed that Cr (VI) can induce exceeding mitochondrial autophagy in DF-1 cells, whereas PGPSt can improve Cr (VI)-induced mitochondrial autophagy by inhibiting ROS and restoring MMP.
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- Jiajia Hao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, 271018, China
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- Department of Veterinary Culture Collection, China Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, 8 Nandajie, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, 271018, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, 271018, China
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- Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, 271018, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, 271018, China
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- Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, 271018, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, 271018, China.
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Extraction, purification, and determination of the gastroprotective activity of glucomannan from Bletilla striata. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 246:116620. [PMID: 32747259 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, a water-soluble polysaccharide (BSP) was extracted and purified from pseudobulb of Bletilla striata. The preliminary structure and gastroprotective activity of BSP were analyzed. Results indicate that BSP is a glucomannan with a molar ratio of 7.45:2.55 (Man:Glc), and its molecular weight is approximately 1.7 × 105 Da. BSP displayed outstanding protective action against ethanol-induced GES-1 cell injury in vitro, as well as, excellent gastroprotective activity in vivo. Especially, a high-dose of BSP (100 mg/kg) could reduce the ulcer index of the gastric mucosa and increase the percentage of ulcer inhibition, which possibly caused by enhancing the antioxidant capacity and inhibiting the apoptotic pathway in gastric tissue. Interestingly, BSP exhibited a comparative gastroprotective activity to that of positive control (omeprazole). In summary, our results indicated that BSP could be considered as a potential supplement for the prevention of gastric injury.
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Mirkov I, Stojković D, Aleksandrov AP, Ivanov M, Kostić M, Glamočlija J, Soković M. Plant Extracts and Isolated Compounds Reduce Parameters of Oxidative Stress Induced by Heavy Metals: An up-to-Date Review on Animal Studies. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:1799-1815. [PMID: 32264808 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200407163408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Heavy metals are elements that are naturally found in the earth. They are used in many modern-day applications in agriculture, medicine, and industry. Heavy metal poisoning occurs when the body's soft tissues absorb too much of a particular metal. The heavy metals of interest for this review paper were cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead since these are the most common metals that the human body can absorb in toxic amounts. Different plant species were investigated in recent years for their effect on oxidative stress parameters after intoxication with heavy metals. OBJECTIVES This review paper is focused on the current update to research on heavy metals induced oxidative stress in animal models and improvement of the oxidative stress parameters upon/co-/after treatment with different plant extracts and isolated compounds. METHODS The available literature was screened for the novel data regarding the influence of plant extracts and compounds on heavy metals induced oxidative stress. For that purposes Scopus database was used, looking for the publications in the last 5-10 years with the key terms: plant extracts, oxidative stress, in vivo, cadmium, lead, mercury and arcenic. RESULTS Various parameters of oxidative stress were investigated, and their improvement with plant extracts/ compounds was observed in the brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, uterus, testis, thymus, spleen, heart, skin and blood of experimental animals. Common parameters used to determine oxidative stress in animals were: superoxide dismutase; catalase; reduced glutathione; glutathione reductase; glutathione-S-transferase; glutathione peroxidase; lipid peroxidation; oxidized glutathione; malondialdehyde; xanthine oxidase; nonprotein-soluble thiol; thioredoxin reductase; total sulphydryl group; nitric oxide; γ-glutamyl cysteine synthetase. CONCLUSION The most investigated species for antioxidant effects upon intoxication with heavy metals seem to be Allium sp., Bacopa monniera, Camellia sinensis, Moringa oleifera, Vitis vinifera and Zingiber officinale. According to literature data, the most promising effect to alleviate symptoms of intoxication was achieved with proanthocyanidins obtained from Vitis vinifera.
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- Ivana Mirkov
- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- The University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic" - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Sun Z, Xie Q, Pan J, Niu N. Cadmium regulates von Willebrand factor and occludin expression in glomerular endothelial cells of mice in a TNF-α-dependent manner. Ren Fail 2019; 41:354-362. [PMID: 31057027 PMCID: PMC6507816 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2019.1604383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental pollutant that leads to nephrotoxicity. However, the mechanisms of Cd-induced glomerular injury have not been fully clarified. Von Willebrand factor (vWF) and occludin are important endothelial cell markers in renal vasculature. In this study, the effects of Cd on the vWF and occludin expression in mouse glomeruli was investigated. Objectives: The goal of this study was to analyze the expression of von Willebrand factor and occludin in glomerular endothelial cells of tumor necrosis factor-α−/− (TNF-α−/−) mice after treatment with Cd. Material and methods: C57BL6/J wild-type (WT) mice and TNF-α−/− mice (n = 6) were treated with Cd, and the kidney tissues were collected. The expression of von Willebrand factor and occludin was detected by using quantitative real-time PCR, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. In vitro, Human umbilical vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs) were used to examine the regulatory role of TNF-α on expression of von Willebrand factor and occludin. Results: We found that Cd significantly increases mRNA and protein expressions of von Willebrand factor and occludin in TNF-α−/− mice, but not in WT mice. In vitro, Cd significantly increased mRNA and protein expression of von Willebrand factor and occludin in HUVECs with TNF-α small interfering RNA (siRNA) transfection. Conclusions: These results suggest that TNF-α acts to balance homeostasis of glomerular endothelium after Cd treatments.
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- Zongguo Sun
- a College of Life Sciences , Shandong Normal University , Jinan , China.,b Medical Research Center, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital , Shandong University , Jinan , China
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- b Medical Research Center, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital , Shandong University , Jinan , China
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- a College of Life Sciences , Shandong Normal University , Jinan , China
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- c Department of Pediatrics , Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University , Jinan , China
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Shen R, Li Y, Yu L, Wu H, Cui R, Liu S, Song Y, Wang D. Ex vivo detection of cadmium-induced renal damage by using confocal Raman spectroscopy. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2019; 12:e201900157. [PMID: 31407491 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201900157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal which is harmful to environment and organisms. The reabsorption of Cd in kidney leads it to be the main damaged organ in animals under the Cd exposure. In this work, we applied confocal Raman spectroscopy to map the pathological changes in situ in normal and Cd-exposed mice kidney. The renal tissue from Cd-exposed group displayed a remarkable decreasing in the intensity of typical peaks related to mitochondria, DNA, proteins and lipids. On the contrary, the peaks of collagen in Cd-exposed group elevated significantly. The components in each tissue were identified and distinguished by principal component analysis. Furthermore, all the biological investigations in this study were consistent with the Raman spectrum detection, which revealed the progression and degree of lesion induced by Cd. The confocal Raman spectroscopy provides a new perspective for in situ monitoring of substances changes in tissues, which exhibits more comprehensive understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of heavy metals in molecular toxicology.
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- Rong Shen
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Information Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Information Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Zhang Q, Wu C, Sun Y, Li T, Fan G. Cytoprotective Effect of Morchella esculenta Protein Hydrolysate and Its Derivative Against H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress. POL J FOOD NUTR SCI 2019. [DOI: 10.31883/pjfns/110134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside protects against cadmium-induced dysfunction of sex hormone secretion via the regulation of hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis in male pubertal mice. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 129:13-21. [PMID: 31014900 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Cadmium (Cd) has been generally recognized as an endocrine-disrupting chemical for its toxic effects on the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis accompanied by dysfunction in sex hormone secretion. Particularly, exposure to Cd during puberty versus post-puberty exhibits differing age-dependent effects that require further examination. This study sought to determine if cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (C3G), a typical anthocyanin with neuroprotective bioactivity, could protect against Cd-induced sex hormone-disorder in Pubertal male mice. C3G treatment reversed the disruption of hormone levels and increased Gnrh1 gene expression in the hypothalamus. In addition, the levels of gonadotropins, including luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), were reversed by C3G. Interestingly, C3G improved the expression of LH and FSH receptor in the testis in mice exposed to Cd. Furthermore, C3G activated the signaling pathway related to the synthesis of testosterone processing. In conclusion, C3G protected against Cd-induced dysfunction of sex hormone secretion through the regulation of the HPG axis in male mice during puberty. The results of this study suggest that consumption of anthocyanins can be protective against metal-induced male reproductive dysfunction.
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Royal jelly attenuates cadmium-induced nephrotoxicity in male mice. Sci Rep 2019; 9:5825. [PMID: 30967588 PMCID: PMC6456607 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42368-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Cadmium exposure induces nephrotoxicity by mediating oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. The purpose of this study was to examine the protective effect of royal jelly on Cd-induced nephrotoxicity. Adult male mice were distributed randomly into 4 clusters: untreated, royal jelly-treated (85 mg/kg, oral), CdCl2-treated (6.5 mg/kg, intraperitoneal), and pretreated with royal jelly (85 mg/kg) 2 h before CdCl2 injection (6.5 mg/kg, intraperitoneal) for seven consecutive days. Cd concentration in the renal tissue and absolute kidney weight of the Cd-treated mice were significantly higher than those of control group. The levels of kidney function markers, kidney injury molecules-1 (KIM-1), metallothionein, lipid peroxidation, nitric oxide, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, and the apoptosis regulators Bax and caspases-3 also increased significantly in the renal tissue of Cd-treated mice, whereas the levels of glutathione, antioxidant enzyme activities, and the apoptosis inhibitor Bcl-2 were significantly reduced in the renal tissue of Cd-treated group. Histopathological studies showed vacuolation and congested glomeruli in the kidney tissue of Cd-treated mice. However, all aforementioned Cd-induced changes were attenuated by pretreatment with royal jelly. We therefore concluded that royal jelly attenuated Cd-induced nephrotoxicity and it is suggested that this nephroprotective effect could be linked to its ability to promote the nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2 (Nrf2)/antioxidant responsive element (ARE) pathway.
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Cardioprotective and anti-apoptotic effects of Potentilla reptans L. root via Nrf2 pathway in an isolated rat heart ischemia/reperfusion model. Life Sci 2018; 215:216-226. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hou G, Surhio MM, Ye H, Gao X, Ye Z, Li J, Ye M. Protective effects of a Lachnum polysaccharide against liver and kidney injury induced by lead exposure in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 124:716-723. [PMID: 30448488 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 11/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This study was designed to investigate the liver and kidney protective efficacy of a Lachnum polysaccharide (LEP) against Pb-induced toxicity in mice. The results showed that LEP decreased the Pb-induced bodyweight loss and organ index. Moreover, biochemical analysis showed that treatment of LEP could improve antioxidant status (CAT, GSH-Px and MDA) and the injury of tissues (liver and kidney). In addition, the histopathological observations indicated that LEP could attenuate liver and kidney cell injury induced by Pb. For further studies, key proteins involved in hepatic and kidney apoptosis, including cleaved caspase-3, Bax, Bcl-2, TGF-β1 and α-SMA, were quantified. The present findings demonstrated that LEP is strongly effective in protecting against the liver and kidney injury induced by Pb. We hope this research can offer a theoretical base for development of polysaccharide based on nutraceutical food in future.
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- 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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- Department of Horticulture and Landscape, Anqing Vocational and Technical College, Anqing 246003, China
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- Hefei Preschool Education College, Hefei 230013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
| | - Jinglei Li
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
| | - Ming Ye
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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