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Guan H, Yang X, Yang M, Wang H. Targeting MAPK14 in microglial cells: neuroimmune implications of Panax ginseng in post-stroke inflammation. J Pharm Pharmacol 2024:rgae067. [PMID: 38902954 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgae067] [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: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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AIM This study investigates the molecular mechanisms through which Panax ginseng and Panax notoginseng saponin (PNS) mitigate neuroinflammatory damage and promote neural repair postischemic stroke, utilizing bioinformatics, and experimental approaches. BACKGROUND Cerebral infarction significantly contributes to disability worldwide, with chronic neuroinflammation worsening cognitive impairments and leading to neurodegenerative diseases. Addressing neuroimmune interactions is crucial for slowing disease progression and enhancing patient recovery, highlighting the need for advanced research in neuroimmune regulatory mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. OBJECTIVE To elucidate the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine components Panax ginseng and PNS on neuroinflammatory damage following ischemic stroke, focusing on the molecular pathways involved in mitigating inflammation and facilitating neural repair. METHODS The study employs single-cell sequencing and transcriptomic analysis to investigate gene expression changes associated with cerebral infarction. Gene set enrichment analysis and weighted gene co-expression network analysis are used to identify key molecular markers and core genes. Furthermore, pharmacological profiling, including functional assays, assesses the impact of Ginsenoside-Rc, a PNS derivative, on microglial cell viability, cytokine production, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. RESULTS Our analysis revealed that MAPK14 is a critical mediator in the neuroinflammatory response to ischemic stroke. Ginsenoside-Rc potentially targets and modulates MAPK14 activity to suppress inflammation. Experimental validation showed that Ginsenoside-Rc treatment, combined with MAPK14 silencing, significantly alters MAPK14 expression and mitigates neuroinflammatory damage, evidenced by reduced microglial cell death, inflammatory factor secretion, and ROS production. CONCLUSION Ginsenoside-Rc's modulation of MAPK14 offers a promising therapeutic strategy for reducing neuroinflammation and potentially improving cognitive recovery post-ischemic stroke. This supports the therapeutic application of the traditional Chinese medicine Sanqi in ischemic stroke care, providing a theoretical and experimental foundation for its use. OTHERS Future work will focus on extending these findings through clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ginsenoside-Rc in human subjects, aiming to translate these promising preclinical results into practical therapeutic interventions for ischemic stroke recovery.
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- Hongxu Guan
- Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an 271000, China
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- Taishan Nursing Vocational College, Tai'an 271000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cerebral Microcirculation in Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an, Shandong 271000, China
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- Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an 271000, China
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Alkanli N, Ay A, Kehaya S, Sut N. Investigation of The Relationship Between IL-18 (-607 C/A), IL-18 (-137 G/C) Gene Variations and Ischemic Stroke Disease Development in Thrace Region of Turkey. Immunol Invest 2020; 50:634-645. [PMID: 32573302 DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2020.1782932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ischemic stroke is a clinical condition characterized by focal or global cerebral dysfunction resulting from inhibition of brain blood flow. Genetic factors play an important role in the pathogenesis of ischemic stroke. As a result of IL-18 (-607 C/A, -137 G/C) gene variations, it is thought that binding of transcription factors may be affected and IL-18 mRNA expression can be modulated. Therefore, the purpose of our study is to investigate the roles of IL-18 (-607 C/A), IL-18 (-137 G/C) gene variations in the development of ischemic stroke in Trakya Region of Turkey. METHODS Our study was performed with 90 ischemic stroke patients and 89 healthy controls. Genotype distributions of IL-18 (-607 C/A, -137 G/C) gene variations were determined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. RESULTS GC genotype and CA genotype of IL-18 (-137 G/C) and IL-18 (-607 C/A) gene variations were determined higher significantly in patent group as compared with other genotypes. However, the statistically significant difference was not determined between patients with ischemic stroke and healthy control groups in terms of IL-18 (-137 G/C) and IL-18 (-607 C/A) gene variations (p > 0,05). Allele frequencies of IL-18 (-137 G/C) and IL-18 (-607 C/A) in patient and control groups were significantly different from the Hardy-Weinberg distribution (p < .001 for all). CONCLUSION Although these gene variations' genotype distributions were not determined as a genetic risk factor for the development of ischemic stroke, allele frequencies of IL-18 (-137 G/C) and IL-18 (-607 C/A) in patient and control groups were significantly different from the Hardy-Weinberg distribution.
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- Nevra Alkanli
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, T.C. Halic University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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Zou W, Deng Y, Chen G, Shangguan S, Zhou F, Jiang W, Li X. Influence of butyphthalide combined with urinary kallikrein in ACI treatment on neuro-cytokines and vascular endothelial function and its clinical effect. Int J Neurosci 2020; 131:25-30. [PMID: 32075474 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2020.1732972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objective: To study the influence of butyphthalide combined with urinary kallikrein in acute cerebral infarction (ACI) treatment on neuro-cytokines and indicators of vascular endothelial function, observe the curative effect and adverse effects, and discuss its safety and feasibility.Method: 110 ACI patients were chosen as the objects, and classified into observation group (55 cases) and control group (55 cases) according to the method of random number table. Butyphthalide injection combined with urinary kallikrein was adopted for the observation group based on conventional treatment, while cinepazide maleate injection combined with alprostadil injection was applied for the control group based on conventional treatment. The following indicators of both groups were compared before and after treatment: neurotrophic factor (NTF), nerve growth factor (NGF), neuron specific enolase (NSE); content of CXC chemotactic factor ligand 16 (CXCL16), soluble CD ligand (CD40L), Fibulin-5 and high mobility group box B1 (HMGB1); the content of indicators of vascular endothelial function including plasma endothelin -1 (ET-1) and no therapeutic effects and adverse effects were recorded.Results: NSE of both groups after treatment decreased obviously, and the content of NTF and NGF increased obviously. NSE content of observation group was lower than that of control group. NTF content and NGF content of observation group were higher than those of control group. The differences had statistical significance (p < 0.05). The levels of CXCL16, CD40L, Fibulin-5 and HMGB1 declined obviously, compared with pre-treatment, and the levels of observation groups were significantly lower than those of control grip. The differences had statistical significance (p < 0.05). ET-1 level rose significantly after treatment, and NO level declined obviously after treatment. ET-1 level of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group, and NO level of observation group was significantly lower than that of control group. The difference had statistical significance (p < 0.05). Clinical effect of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group. The difference had statistical significance (p < 0.05). The comparison difference of both groups in the occurrence rate of adverse effects had no statistical significance (p > 0.05).Conclusion: The application of butyphthalide combined with urinary kallikrein in ACI treatment can effectively inhibit secretion and release of neuro-cytokines, and improve patients' vascular endothelial function, with significant treatment effect and high safety. Therefore, it deserves to be promoted clinically.
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- Wenqin Zou
- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, P.R. China
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Lu S, Zhong J, Huang K, Zhou H. Association of IL-10-1082A/G polymorphism with cardiovascular disease risk: Evidence from a case-control study to an updated meta-analysis. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2019; 7:e888. [PMID: 31571432 PMCID: PMC6825845 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have generated controversial results about the association of interleukin 10 (IL-10) gene polymorphisms (-1082G/A) in the progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Therefore, this study processed a systemic meta-analysis to verify this association. METHODS The publication studies on the IL-10 (-1082G/A) polymorphism and CVDs risk were obtained by searching PubMed and Embase databases. We analyzed the genotype data for meta-analysis. The results were evaluated by odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Meanwhile, our meta-analysis was also performed sensitivity analyses, heterogeneity test, and identification of publication bias. RESULTS The present meta-analysis suggested that the risk with allele G is lower than with allele A for CVD. The G allele of IL-10 (-1082) could increase the risk of CVDs in the 31 case-control studies for all genetic models. (OR = 1.10, 95% CI: 1.04-1.15 for the allele model A vs. G; OR = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.72-1.04 for the dominant model GG+AG vs. AA; OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.02-1.05 for the recessive model GG vs. AG + AA; OR = 1.06, 95% CI = 1.03-1.10 for the homozygote comparison model GG vs. AA; and OR = 0.88, 95% CI = 0.73-1.06 for the heterozygote comparison model AG vs. AA). CONCLUSIONS In genetic models, the association between the IL-10 (-1082G/A) polymorphism and CVDs risk was significant. This meta-analysis proposes that the IL-10 (-1082G/A) polymorphism may serve as a risk factor for CVDs.
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- Shijuan Lu
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University and Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Changsha, P.R. China.,Department of Cardiology, Haikou People's Hospital, Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Haikou, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Haikou People's Hospital, Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Haikou, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Haikou People's Hospital, Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Haikou, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University and Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Changsha, P.R. China
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Bressan AF, Fonseca GA, Tostes RC, Webb RC, Lima VV, Giachini FR. Interleukin-10 negatively modulates extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2 in aorta from hypertensive mouse induced by angiotensin II infusion. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2019; 33:31-40. [PMID: 30144156 PMCID: PMC6816245 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 and 2 (ERK 1/2) pathway promotes increased vascular contractility in angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced hypertensive mice. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an immune-regulatory cytokine with the ability to prevent vascular hypercontractility during hypertension. We hypothesized that IL-10 would downregulate vascular ERK 1/2 activation during Ang II-induced hypertension. Wild-type (WT) or IL-10 knockout (IL-10-/- ) mice received Ang II infusion (90 ηg.min) or vehicle (saline), via osmotic mini-pumps (0.25 μL/h for 14 days), whereas another WT group were infused with exogenous IL-10 (0.5 ηg/min, 14 days) simultaneously, or not, with Ang II. Aortic rings were mounted in a myograph, and concentration-response curves to phenylephrine were evaluated, in the presence or absence of ERK 1/2 inhibitor (PD98059, 10 μm, 40 min). Protein expression of vascular ERK 1/2 was determined by Western blot. Ang II infusion increased the maximal contractile response in both WT and IL-10-/- mice. Concomitant infusion of IL-10 and Ang II prevented hypercontractility in the vasculature. Exogenous IL-10 infusion prevented ERK 1/2 activation and hypercontractility, induced by Ang II. These findings suggest that IL-10 negatively modulates ERK 1/2 activation and prevents hypercontractility during Ang II-induced hypertension.
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- Alecsander F. Bressan
- Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Barra do Garças, MT, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB), Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Barra do Garças, MT, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Barra do Garças, MT, Brazil
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biological Sciences (ICB), Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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Chen L, Lu F, Wang Z, Liu L, Yin L, Zhang J, Meng Q. Influence of interleukin-1β gene polymorphism on the risk of myocardial infarction complicated with ischemic stroke. Exp Ther Med 2018; 16:5166-5170. [PMID: 30542472 PMCID: PMC6257413 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2018.6842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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This study investigated the correlation between interleukin (IL)-1β-511C/T gene polymorphism and myocardial infarction (MI) complicated with ischemic stroke (IS). A total of 251 MI patients complicated with IS (observation group) and 200 healthy people (control group) were selected for the case-control study. IL-1β-511C/T gene polymorphism was detected via polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). The genotype distribution and allele frequency were compared between the two groups, and the correlation between gene polymorphism and MI complicated with IS, was analyzed after traditional risk factors were adjusted by using logistic regression method. The frequencies of CT and TT genotypes in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). The frequency of T allele in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05), but the frequency of C allele was obviously lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). According to results of logistic regression analysis, arrhythmia and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were associated with MI complicated with IS. In patients with arrhythmia, the risk of disease in carriers with IL-1β-511T gene was 1.7–1.8 times that in non-carriers [odds ratio (OR) = 1.742 and 1.839, P<0.05]. In patients with abnormal HDL-C, the risk of disease in carriers with IL-1β-511T gene was 2.0–2.2 times that in non-carriers (OR = 2.011 and 2.249, P<0.05). Besides, the risk of MI complicated with IS in carriers with CC genotype had no significant difference in patients with arrhythmia and abnormal HDL-C (P>0.05). IL-1β-511C/T gene polymorphism may be related to the risk of MI complicated with IS.
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- Lei Chen
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The People's Hospital of Zhangqiu District, Jinan, Shandong 250000, P.R. China
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- ECG Room, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong 264000, P.R. China
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- Endoscopy Center, The Affiliated Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, P.R. China
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- Endoscopy Center, The Affiliated Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, P.R. China
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- Health Management Center, The People's Hospital of Zhangqiu District, Jinan, Shandong 250000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The People's Hospital of Rizhao, Rizhao, Shandong 276800, P.R. China
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- Ward 2, ICU, Jining No. 1 People's Hospital, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272100, P.R. China
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