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Arulkumar R, Jung HJ, Noh SG, Kim HW, Chung HY. 8-Prenylgenistein Isoflavone in Cheonggukjang Acts as a Novel AMPK Activator Attenuating Hepatic Steatosis by Enhancing the SIRT1-Mediated Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9730. [PMID: 39273677 PMCID: PMC11395689 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25179730] [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: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
Abstract
8-Prenylgenistein (8PG), a genistein derivative, is present in fermented soybeans (Glycine max), including cheonggukjang (CGJ), and exhibits osteoprotective, osteogenic, and antiadipogenic properties. However, the hepatoprotective effects of 8PG and its underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely unexplored. Here, we identified the high binding affinity of 8PG with AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), which acts as a potent AMPK activator that counteracts hepatic steatosis. Notably, 8PG exhibited better pharmacokinetics with greater absorption and higher plasma binding than the positive controls for the target proteins. Moreover, 8PG exerted non-carcinogenic activity in rats and significantly increased AMPK phosphorylation. Compound C, an AMPK inhibitor, did not antagonize 8PG-activated AMPK in HepG2 cells. 8PG significantly attenuated palmitate-induced lipid accumulation and enhanced phosphorylated AMPK and its downstream target, acetyl-CoA carboxylase. Further, 8PG activated nuclear SIRT1 at the protein level, which promoted fatty acid oxidation in palmitate-treated HepG2 cells. Overall, 8PG acts as a potent AMPK activator, further attenuating hepatic steatosis via the SIRT1-mediated pathway and providing new avenues for dietary interventions to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
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- Radha Arulkumar
- Interdisciplinary Research Program of Bioinformatics and Longevity Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Research Program of Bioinformatics and Longevity Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Research Program of Bioinformatics and Longevity Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Research Program of Bioinformatics and Longevity Science, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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Huang Y, Tao M, Li R, Liang F, Xu T, Zhong Q, Yuan Y, Wu T, Pan S, Xu X. Identification of key phenolic compounds for alleviating gouty inflammation in edible chrysanthemums based on spectrum-effect relationship analyses. Food Chem X 2023; 20:100897. [PMID: 38144783 PMCID: PMC10739853 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Edible chrysanthemum is a common food resource for tea and functional foods with potential benefits for human health. Studies have indicated that chrysanthemum has the potential effect on inflammatory diseases, while the effects on gouty inflammation remain underexplored. The present study aimed to investigate the anti-gout activity and characterize the active ingredients of chrysanthemums by using metabolite profiles, in vitro experiments, and spectrum-effect analysis. Results showed that 'Boju' (BJ), 'Hangbaiju' (HBJ), and 'Huaiju' (HJ) exhibited regulatory effects on monosodium urate (MSU)-induced inflammation. At the dose of 50 µg/mL, the inhibitory rates of IL-1β secretion were 24.53 %, 14.36 %, and 38.10 %, respectively. A total of 32 phenolic compounds were identified or preliminarily assigned in UPLC-Q/TOF-MS analysis. And seven phenolics related to anti-gout activity were identified by spectrum-effect relationships. According to ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) evaluation and experiments verification, luteolin, acacetin-7-O-glucoside, and apigenin-7-O-glucoside were critical constituents potentially associated with the reduction of inflammation in gout. Additionally, these phenolics might be suitable as quality control indicators. This study clarified the anti-gout properties of different cultivars of chrysanthemums and active compounds, providing a theoretical basis for its scientific utilization in functional foods.
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- Yuting Huang
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Fruit & Vegetable Processing & Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Fruit & Vegetable Processing & Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nutritional Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Agricultural Quality Standards and Detection Technology, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Fruit & Vegetable Processing & Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Research Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Jingchu University of Technology, Jingmen 448000, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Fruit & Vegetable Processing & Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Fruit & Vegetable Processing & Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Fruit & Vegetable Processing & Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Fruit & Vegetable Processing & Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Fruit & Vegetable Processing & Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Fruit & Vegetable Processing & Quality Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Zhang X, Liu L, Liu X, Huang Q, Liu L, Liu H, Ren S, Wei P, Cheng P, Yao M, Song W, Zhang H, Chen M. Chidamide suppresses adipogenic differentiation of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells via increasing REEP2 expression. iScience 2023; 26:106221. [PMID: 36879811 PMCID: PMC9985040 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Increased propensity of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) toward adipogenic differentiation at the expense of osteogenesis has been implicated in obesity, diabetes, and age-related osteoporosis as well as various hematopoietic disorders. Defining small molecules with role in rectifying the adipo-osteogenic differentiation imbalance is of great significance. Here, we unexpectedly found that Chidamide, a selective histone deacetylases inhibitor, exhibited remarkably suppressive effect on the in vitro induced adipogenic differentiation of BM-MSCs. Multifaceted alterations in the spectrum of gene expression were observed in Chidamide-managed BM-MSCs during adipogenic induction. Finally, we focused on REEP2, which presented decreased expression in BM-MSCs-mediated adipogenesis and was restored by Chidamide treatment. REEP2 was subsequently demonstrated as a negative regulator of adipogenic differentiation of BM-MSCs and mediated the suppressive effect of Chidamide on adipocyte development. Our findings provide the theoretical and experimental foundation for the clinical application of Chidamide for disorders associated with excessive marrow adipocytes.
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- Xianning Zhang
- Medical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Medical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Graduate School, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Graduate School, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Graduate School, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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- Medical Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
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Qiu ZC, Zhang FX, Hu XL, Zhang YY, Tang ZL, Zhang J, Yang L, Wong MS, Chen JX, Xiao HH. Genistein Modified with 8-Prenyl Group Suppresses Osteoclast Activity Directly via Its Prototype but Not Metabolite by Gut Microbiota. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227811. [PMID: 36431913 PMCID: PMC9694937 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a significant threat to human health globally. Genistein, a soy-derived isoflavone, is regarded as a promising anti-osteoporosis drug with the effects of promoting osteoblastogenesis and suppressing osteoclastogenesis. However, its oral bioavailability (6.8%) is limited by water solubility, intestinal permeability, and biotransformation. Fortunately, 8-prenelylated genistein (8PG), a derivative of genistein found in Erythrina Variegate, presented excellent predicted oral bioavailability (51.64%) with an improved osteoblastogenesis effect, although its effects on osteoclastogenesis and intestinal biotransformation were still unclear. In this study, an in vitro microbial transformation platform and UPLC-QTOF/MS analysis method were developed to explore the functional metabolites of 8PG. RANKL-induced RAW264.7 cells were utilized to evaluate the effects of 8PG on osteoclastogenesis. Our results showed that genistein was transformed into dihydrogenistein and 5-hydroxy equol, while 8PG metabolites were undetectable under the same conditions. The 8PG (10-6 M) was more potent in inhibiting osteoclastogenesis than genistein (10-5 M) and it down-regulated NFATC1, cSRC, MMP-9 and Cathepsin K. It was concluded that 8-prenyl plays an important role in influencing the osteoclast activity and intestinal biotransformation of 8PG, which provides evidence supporting the further development of 8PG as a good anti-osteoporosis agent.
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- Zuo-Cheng Qiu
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology (Incubation), Shenzhen Research Institute of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
- Research Center for Chinese Medicine Innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- Correspondence: (J.-X.C.); (H.-H.X.); Tel.: +86-20-85221323 (J.-X.C.); +86-755-26737139 (H.-H.X.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology (Incubation), Shenzhen Research Institute of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
- Research Center for Chinese Medicine Innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Correspondence: (J.-X.C.); (H.-H.X.); Tel.: +86-20-85221323 (J.-X.C.); +86-755-26737139 (H.-H.X.)
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Discovery of quality markers for Mailuoshutong Pill based on “spider web” mode of “Content-Pharmacokinetics-Pharmacology” network. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The inhibition mechanisms of pancreatic lipase by apigenin and its anti-obesity mechanisms revealed by using network pharmacology. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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