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Pathak S, Godela R. Nardostachys jatamansi: Phytochemistry, ethnomedicinal uses, and pharmacological activities: A comprehensive review. Fitoterapia 2024; 172:105764. [PMID: 38042505 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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A member of the Valerianacae family, Nardostachys jatamansi is the smallest, most primitive, perennial, dwarf, hairy, rhizomatous, herbaceous species. It has an enlarged antiquity of usage as ayurvedic medicine, homeopathic medicine, ethnomedicine, and the Indian system of medicine, and is now used in the modern medicine industry. In the ayurvedic medical system, the rhizomes of the plant are used as a bitter tonic, stimulant, antispasmodic, epileptic treatment, and for hysteria. Pharmacological reports on Nardostachys jatamansi revealed its antifungal activity, hepatoprotective activity, central nervous system activity, anticonvulsant activity, neuroprotective activity, antiparkinson's activity, antioxidant activity, antidiabetic activity, tranquilizing activity, antiestrogenic activity furthermore, Jatamansone has also been linked to anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-asthmatic, nematicidal, and antibacterial effects. This review article's objective is to go over traditional uses, Phytochemistry, Ethnomedicinal Importance, pharmacological activities, precise procedures for variety improvement, protection, and appropriate utilization, and recognize prospects for Nardostachys jatamansi.
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- Shilpi Pathak
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance, GITAM School of Pharmacy, Rudraram, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Wang M, Yang TT, Rao Y, Wang ZM, Dong X, Zhang LH, Han L, Zhang Y, Wang T, Zhu Y, Gao XM, Li TX, Wang HY, Xu YT, Wu HH. A review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and the analytical methods of the genus Nardostachys. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 280:114446. [PMID: 34339792 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The plants of the genus Nardostachys (Caprifoliaceae) have been used for a long history in different cultural systems of medicine, including Chinese, Ayurvedic, Korean folk medicine and Islamic, for treatments of disorders in nervous, digestive, cardiovascular and integumentary systems. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review aims to provide comprehensive information on Nardostachys plants including botany update, traditional uses, data mining of uses in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and current Chinese medicinal patents, chemical constituents, pharmacological effects, toxicity and analytical method studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Studies of the genus Nardostachys were collected via Google Scholar and Baidu Scholar, ScienceDirect, SciFinder, Wiley Online Library, ACS Publications, NLM/NCBI, Web of Science, CNKI, WANFANG DATA, EMBASE, Huabeing database and Traditional Chinese Medicine Resource Network and libraries. Some local books, PhD or MS's dissertations were also included. The literatures cited in this review covered the period from 1962 to March 2021. The Plant List and Kew Herbarium Catalogue databases were used to authenticate the scientific name. RESULTS Botany description of Nardostachys genus is updated. Analysis of the literatures indicates that Nardostachys species are valuable herbs with therapeutic potentials for various disorders. Data mining on ancient TCM prescriptions and current Chinese medicinal patents containing Nardostachys revealed its common compatibility with other herbs in China. Phytochemical studies identified terpenoids and phenolic compounds as the main constituents in the genus Nardostachys and sesquiterpenoids as the major bioactive components. Experimental studies demonstrated that crude extracts, major fractions and the main constituents from Nardostachys species mainly exhibited pharmacological activities on nervous, digestive, cardiovascular and skin systems. Further, in vivo and in vitro toxicological studies demonstrated that Nardostachys plants showed either no or low toxicities, except at high doses. Finally, methods of qualitative and quantitative analyses on chemical constituents of genus Nardostachys were summarized, including TLC/HPTLC, GC and HPLC/UPLC methods, combined with common detectors including PDA, DAD and MS. CONCLUSIONS This review summarizes the progress on phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and analytical methods of the genus Nardostachys. Studies demonstrate traditional uses of the genus Nardostachys, and reveal novel bioactive effects for clinical uses. These achievements expand our knowledge on the genus Nardostachys and its clinical value.
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- Miao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China; Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, 301617, PR China.
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OBJECTIVES In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of silymarin on cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis (AP) in mice. METHODS Cerulein (50 μg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally once hourly for 6 hours to induce AP. To investigate the prophylactic effects of silymarin, dimethyl sulfoxide or silymarin (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally 1 hour before cerulein injection. To investigate the therapeutic effects of silymarin, dimethyl sulfoxide or silymarin (100 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally 1, 3, or 5 hours after the first cerulein injection. Blood, pancreas, and lungs were harvested 6 hours after the last cerulein injection. RESULTS Pre- and posttreatment with silymarin decreased the pancreas weight/body weight ratio and serum amylase activity. Furthermore, silymarin treatment inhibited pancreas and lung injury and neutrophil infiltration during cerulein-induced AP. In addition, silymarin inhibited increased secretion of proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin 1β, interleukin 6, and tumor necrosis factor α. Finally, mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and nuclear factor-κB were activated by cerulein, and only p38 in MAPK was inhibited by silymarin. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that silymarin attenuates the severity of AP through inhibition of p38 MAPKs and that silymarin could be a potential prophylactic and therapeutic agent for the treatment of AP.
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Choi JW, Shin JY, Jo IJ, Kim DG, Song HJ, Yoon CS, Oh H, Kim YC, Bae GS, Park SJ. 8α-Hydroxypinoresinol isolated from Nardostachys jatamansi ameliorates cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis through inhibition of NF-κB activation. Mol Immunol 2019; 114:620-628. [PMID: 31542607 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2019.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a severe inflammatory condition of the pancreas, with no specific treatment available. We have previously reported that Nardostachys jatamansi (NJ) ameliorates cerulein-induced AP. However, the specific compound responsible for this inhibitory effect has not been identified. Therefore, in the present study, we focused on a single compound, 8α-hydroxypinoresinol (HP), from NJ. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of HP on the development of pancreatitis in mice and to explore the underlying mechanism(s). AP was induced by the injection of cerulein (50 μg/kg/h) for 6 h. HP (0.5, 5 or 10 mg/kg, i.p.) was administered 1 h prior to and 1, 3 or 5 h after the first cerulein injection, with vehicle- and DMSO-treated groups as controls. Blood samples were collected to determine serum levels of amylase, lipase, and cytokines. The pancreas was removed for morphological examination, myeloperoxidase (MPO) assays, cytokine assays, and assessment of nuclear factor (NF)-κB activation. The lungs were removed for morphological examination and MPO assays. Administration of HP dramatically improved pancreatic damage and pancreatitis-associated lung damage and also reduced amylase and lipase activities in serum. Moreover, administration of HP reduced the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 in the pancreas and serum during AP. In addition, the administration of HP inhibited degradation of inhibitory κ-Bα (Iκ-Bα), NF-κB p65 translocation into nucleus and NF-κB binding activity in the pancreas. Our results suggest that HP exerted therapeutic effects on pancreatitis and these beneficial effects may be due to the inhibition of NF-κB activation.
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- Ji-Won Choi
- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Division of Beauty Sciences, School of Natural sciences, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Yeongudanjiro 30, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28116, South Korea
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Department of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea.
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksandaero 460, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea.
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Bae GS, Kim DG, Jo IJ, Choi SB, Kim MJ, Shin JY, Kim DU, Song HJ, Joo M, Park SJ. Heme oxygenase-1 induced by desoxo-narchinol-A attenuated the severity of acute pancreatitis via blockade of neutrophil infiltration. Int Immunopharmacol 2019; 69:225-234. [PMID: 30738992 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2019.01.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) has an anti-inflammatory action in acute pancreatitis (AP). However, its mechanism of action and natural compounds/drugs to induce HO-1 in pancreas are not well understood. In this study, we investigated the regulatory mechanisms of HO-1 during AP using desoxo-narchinol-A (DN), the natural compound inducing HO-1 in the pancreas. Female C57/BL6 Mice were intraperitoneally injected with supramaximal concentrations of cerulein (50 μg/kg) hourly for 6 h to induce AP. DMSO or DN was administered intraperitoneally, then mice were sacrificed 6 h after the final cerulein injection. Administration of DN increased pancreatic HO-1 expression through activation of activating protein-1, mediated by mitogen-activated protein kinases. Furthermore, DN treatment reduced the pancreatic weight-to-body weight ratio as well as production of digestive enzymes and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Inhibition of HO-1 by tin protoporphyrin IX abolished the protective effects of DN on pancreatic damage. Additionally, DN treatment inhibited neutrophil infiltration into the pancreas via regulation of chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 2 (CXCL2) by HO-1. Our results suggest that DN is an effective inducer of HO-1 in the pancreas, and that HO-1 regulates neutrophil infiltration in AP via CXCL2 inhibition.
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- Gi-Sang Bae
- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Division of Beauty Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea
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- School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50621, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea; Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, South Korea.
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Pharmacokinetic study comparing pure desoxo-narchinol A and nardosinonediol with extracts from Nardostachys jatamansi. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2018; 1102-1103:152-158. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2018.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Revised: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ko W, Park JS, Kim KW, Kim J, Kim YC, Oh H. Nardosinone-Type Sesquiterpenes from the Hexane Fraction of Nardostachys jatamansi Attenuate NF-κB and MAPK Signaling Pathways in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated BV2 Microglial Cells. Inflammation 2018; 41:1215-1228. [DOI: 10.1007/s10753-018-0768-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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You HN, Park MH, Hwang SY, Han JS. Nardostachys jatamansi DC Extract Alleviates Insulin Resistance and Regulates Glucose Metabolism in C57BL/KsJ-db/db Mice Through the AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Signaling Pathway. J Med Food 2018; 21:324-331. [PMID: 29630449 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2017.4015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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This study investigated whether Nardostachys jatamansi DC extract (NJE) improved insulin sensitivity and suppressed hepatic glucose production in an animal model of type 2 diabetes. C57BL/KsJ-db/db mice were divided into three dietary groups: regular diet (control), NJE, and rosiglitazone. After 6 weeks of feeding, blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, and plasma insulin levels were significantly lower in NJE than in diabetic control group mice. The oral glucose tolerance test also revealed a positive effect of NJE on increasing insulin sensitivity. The homeostatic index of insulin resistance was significantly lower in NJE than in diabetic control group mice. NJE markedly lowered the plasma lipid concentration compared to diabetic control group mice. In the skeletal muscle, the expression of phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase, pAkt substrate of 160 kDa, and plasma membrane glucose transporter type 4 increased more in NJE compared to diabetic control group mice. NJE also decreased the expression of glucose-6-phosphatase and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase in the liver. These findings demonstrate that NJE alleviates hyperglycemia by improving insulin sensitivity and inhibiting gluconeogenesis in the liver.
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- Han-Nwi You
- 1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Pusan National University , Busan, Korea
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- 2 Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Medical and Life Science, Silla University , Busan, Korea
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- 3 Department of Research and Development, Korea Bio Medical Science Institute , Seoul, Korea
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- 1 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Pusan National University , Busan, Korea
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Morinda citrifolia lipid transfer protein 1 exhibits anti-inflammatory activity by modulation of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 103:1121-1129. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.05.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Le VNH, Khong TQ, Na MK, Kim KT, Kang JS. An optimized HPLC-UV method for quantitatively determining sesquiterpenes in Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2017; 145:406-413. [PMID: 28728067 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2017.06.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Revised: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 06/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma (NR), the root and rhizome from either Nardostachys jatamansi Batal or Nardostachys jatamansi DC, is known to have biological functions including neuro-protective and anti-pancreatitis activity. The main bioactive compounds within NR are all classified as sesquiterpenes, and include desoxo-narchinol A, nardosinonediol, and nardosinone. Although NR is a valuable herb that is widely used in many Asian countries, robust quality control protocols for NR are still in question, especially those that can analyze the three main active compounds. Current quantitative methods within the Chinese Pharmacopoeic use nardosinone as a marker compounds. One compound cannot represent a complicated matrix, and is thus insufficient to control the quality of this herbal medicine. Moreover, there are no high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) methods that can simultaneously analyze desoxo-narchinol A (DA), nardosinonediol (NE), and nardosinone (ND) within NR. This study aimed to establish an efficient quality control protocol by developing an analytical method that simultaneously detects the three sesquiterpenes with HPLC using response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize sample preparation. Optimized HPLC conditions included a mobile phase of 0.1% formic acid in water (A), and a 0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile (B) under an elution program of 20% B-80% B for 30min at 254nm. The method was well validated, demonstrating satisfactory linearity, accuracy, precision, recovery, repeatability, and stability. Optimized conditions for creating the analytical sample were predicted by RSM using a Box-Behnken design. These conditions included reflux at 70°C for 3h using 24.98% ethanol as the extraction solvent (solvent: solid ratio=78.81mL/g). The relationship between the results between predicted and experimental conditions was well correlated, and varied between 96.48%-102.11%. Thus, our developed HPLC method, paired with optimized sample preparation conditions, accurately quantified all three sesquiterpenes, and may thus be a prospective means of controlling the quality of NR.
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- Vu Ngoc Han Le
- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea.
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Anchi P, Khurana A, Bale S, Godugu C. The Role of Plant-derived Products in Pancreatitis: Experimental and Clinical Evidence. Phytother Res 2017; 31:591-623. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Pratibha Anchi
- Department of Regulatory Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar; Hyderabad Telangana India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar; Hyderabad Telangana India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar; Hyderabad Telangana India
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- Department of Regulatory Toxicology; National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Balanagar; Hyderabad Telangana India
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Natural products against Alzheimer's disease: Pharmaco-therapeutics and biotechnological interventions. Biotechnol Adv 2016; 35:178-216. [PMID: 28043897 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2016.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Revised: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a severe, chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disease associated with memory and cognition impairment ultimately leading to death. It is the commonest reason of dementia in elderly populations mostly affecting beyond the age of 65. The pathogenesis is indicated by accumulation of the amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) in brain tissues and hyperphosphorylation of tau protein in neurons. The main cause is considered to be the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) due to oxidative stress. The current treatment provides only symptomatic relief by offering temporary palliative therapy which declines the rate of cognitive impairment associated with AD. Inhibition of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is considered as one of the major therapeutic strategies offering only symptomatic relief and moderate disease-modifying effect. Other non-cholinergic therapeutic approaches include antioxidant and vitamin therapy, stem cell therapy, hormonal therapy, use of antihypertensive or lipid-lowering medications and selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, inhibition of β-secretase and γ-secretase and Aβ aggregation, inhibition of tau hyperphosphorylation and intracellular NFT, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), transition metal chelators, insulin resistance drugs, etanercept, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) etc. Medicinal plants have been reported for possible anti-AD activity in a number of preclinical and clinical trials. Ethnobotany, being popular in China and in the Far East and possibly less emphasized in Europe, plays a substantial role in the discovery of anti-AD agents from botanicals. Chinese Material Medica (CMM) involving Chinese medicinal plants has been used traditionally in China in the treatment of AD. Ayurveda has already provided numerous lead compounds in drug discovery and many of these are also undergoing clinical investigations. A number of medicinal plants either in their crude forms or as isolated compounds have exhibited to reduce the pathological features associated with AD. In this present review, an attempt has been made to elucidate the molecular mode of action of various plant extracts, phytochemicals and traditional herbal formulations investigated against AD as reported in various preclinical and clinical tests. Herbal synergism often found in polyherbal formulations were found effective to combat disease heterogeneity as found in complex pathogenesis of AD. Finally a note has been added to describe biotechnological improvement, genetic and genomic resources and mathematical and statistical techniques for empirical model building associated with anti-AD plant secondary metabolites and their source botanicals.
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Choi SB, Bae GS, Jo IJ, Wang S, Song HJ, Park SJ. Berberine inhibits inflammatory mediators and attenuates acute pancreatitis through deactivation of JNK signaling pathways. Mol Immunol 2016; 74:27-38. [PMID: 27148818 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2016.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Revised: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a life-threatening disease. Berberine (BBR), a well-known plant alkaloid, is reported to have anti-inflammatory activity in many diseases. However, the effects of BBR on AP have not been clearly elucidated. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of BBR on cerulein-induced AP in mice. AP was induced by either cerulein or l-arginine. In the BBR treated group, BBR was administered intraperitoneally 1h before the first cerulein or l-arginine injection. Blood samples were obtained to determine serum amylase and lipase activities and nitric oxide production. The pancreas and lung were rapidly removed for examination of histologic changes, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Furthermore, the regulating mechanisms of BBR were evaluated. Treatment of mice with BBR reduced pancreatic injury and activities of amylase, lipase, and pancreatitis-associated lung injury, as well as inhibited several inflammatory parameters such as the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and inducible nitric oxide synthesis (iNOS). Furthermore, BBR administration significantly inhibited c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) activation in the cerulein-induced AP. Deactivation of JNK resulted in amelioration of pancreatitis and the inhibition of inflammatory mediators. These results suggest that BBR exerts anti-inflammatory effects on AP via JNK deactivation on mild and severe acute pancreatitis model, and could be a beneficial target in the management of AP.
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- Sun-Bok Choi
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk, Iksan 540-749, South Korea; Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk Iksan 540-749, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk Iksan 540-749, South Korea; Hanbang Body Fluid Research Center, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk, Iksan 540-749, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk Iksan 540-749, South Korea; Hanbang Body Fluid Research Center, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk, Iksan 540-749, South Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, 1160 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China
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- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk, Iksan 540-749, South Korea; Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk Iksan 540-749, South Korea
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- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk, Iksan 540-749, South Korea; Department of Herbology, School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk Iksan 540-749, South Korea; Hanbang Body Fluid Research Center, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk, Iksan 540-749, South Korea.
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Kim MJ, Bae GS, Jo IJ, Choi SB, Kim DG, Shin JY, Lee SK, Kim MJ, Shin S, Song HJ, Park SJ. Loganin protects against pancreatitis by inhibiting NF-κB activation. Eur J Pharmacol 2015; 765:541-50. [PMID: 26407655 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Revised: 09/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas, which, in its most severe form, is associated with multi-organ failure and death. Loganin, a major iridoid glycoside obtained from Corni fructus, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-shock effects. However, the effects of loganin on AP have not been determined. Pre-treatment of loganin reduced pancreatic damage and AP-associated lung injury and attenuated the severity of AP, as evidenced by (1) a reduction in several biochemical parameters (pancreatic weight to body weight ratio, myeloperoxidase activity, and level of amylase) and (2) production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α. However, post-treatment of loganin failed to improve pancreatic damage and biochemical parameters of AP, but could inhibit the AP-induced elevation of IL-1β and TNF-α significantly. In addition, cerulein-induced activation of nuclear factor (NF)-κB was inhibited in the pancreas by administration of loganin. In conclusion, these results suggest that loganin exhibits an anti-inflammatory effect in cases of AP and its pulmonary complications through inhibition of NF-κB activation.
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- Myoung-Jin Kim
- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; Hanbang Body-fluid Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; Hanbang Body-fluid Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; Hanbang Body-fluid Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea; Hanbang Body-fluid Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea.
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Kim MJ, Bae GS, Choi SB, Jo IJ, Kim DG, Shin JY, Lee SK, Kim MJ, Song HJ, Park SJ. Lupeol Protects Against Cerulein-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in Mice. Phytother Res 2015; 29:1634-9. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2015] [Revised: 07/01/2015] [Accepted: 07/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Min-Jun Kim
- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- Hanbang Body-Fluid Research Center; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- BK21 Plus Team, Professional Graduate School of Oriental medicine; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
- Hanbang Body-Fluid Research Center; Wonkwang University; Iksan Jeonbuk 540-749 Republic of Korea
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Beneficial Effects of Fractions of Nardostachys jatamansi on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Response. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 2014:837835. [PMID: 24795771 PMCID: PMC3985203 DOI: 10.1155/2014/837835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2013] [Revised: 02/28/2014] [Accepted: 03/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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It has been previously shown that Nardostachys jatamansi (NJ) exhibits anti-inflammatory properties against lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenges. However, the potency of NJ constituents against LPS-induced inflammatory responses has not been examined. In this present study, we determined which NJ extract fractions exhibit inhibitory effects against LPS-induced inflammatory responses. Among the NJ fractions, NJ-1, NJ-3, NJ-4, and NJ-6 inhibited LPS-induced production of NO. The NJ-3, NJ-4, and NJ-6 fractions also inhibited the production of cytokines, such as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. However, NJ-1, NJ-3, NJ-4, and NJ-6 showed differential inhibitory mechanisms against LPS-induced inflammatory responses. NJ-1, NJ-3, and NJ-4 inhibited LPS-induced activation of c-jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38 but did not affect activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) or NF-κB. On the other hand, NJ-6 inhibited activation of MAPKs and NF-κB. In addition, in vivo experiments revealed that administration of NJ-1, NJ-3, NJ-4, and NJ-6 reduced LPS-induced endotoxin shock, with NJ-6 especially showing a marked protective effect. Taken together, these results provide the evidence for the potential of selective NJ fractions against LPS-induced inflammation. Thus, it will be advantageous to further isolate and determine single effective compounds from these potent fractions.
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Opuntia humifusa (OH) on cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS Acute pancreatitis was induced via intraperitoneal injection of cholecystokinin analog cerulein (50 μg/kg). In the OH pretreatment group, OH was administered intraperitoneally (100, 250, or 500 mg/kg) 1 hour before first cerulein injection. In the posttreatment group, OH was administered intraperitoneally (500 mg/kg) 1 hour after the first cerulein injection. Furthermore, we isolated the pancreatic acinar cells using collagenase method, then investigated the acinar cell viability, cytokine productions, and the regulating mechanisms. RESULTS The both pretreatment and posttreatment of OH treatment attenuated the severity of AP, as shown by the histology of the pancreas and lung, and inhibited neutrophil infiltration; serum amylase and lipase activities; proinflammatory cytokine expression such as interleukin 1, interleukin 6, and tumor necrosis factor α; and cell death including apoptosis and necrosis. Furthermore, OH inhibited the activation of c-Jun N-terminal kinases. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that OH reduces the severity of AP by inhibiting acinar cell death through c-Jun N-terminal kinases.
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Apamin attenuated cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis by inhibition of JNK pathway in mice. Dig Dis Sci 2013; 58:2908-17. [PMID: 23918150 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-013-2800-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2012] [Accepted: 07/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM We have previously reported that bee venom (BV) has a protective role against acute pancreatitis (AP). However, the effects of apamin, the major compound of BV, on AP have not been determined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of apamin on cerulein-induced AP. METHODS AP was induced via intraperitoneal injection of supramaximal concentrations of the stable cholecystokinin analogue cerulein (50 μg/kg) every hour for 6 times. In the apamin treatment group, apamin was administered subcutaneously (10, 50, or 100 μg/kg) at both 18 and 1 h before the first cerulein injection. The mice were sacrificed at 6 h after the final cerulein injection. Blood samples were obtained to determine serum amylase and lipase levels, as well as cytokine production. The pancreas and lung were rapidly removed for morphologic and histological examination, myeloperoxidase (MPO) assay, and real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Furthermore, we isolated the pancreatic acinar cells to specify the role of apamin in AP. RESULTS Pre-treatment with apamin inhibited histological damage, pancreatic weight/body weight ratio, serum level of amylase and lipase, MPO activity, and cytokine production. In addition, apamin treatment significantly inhibited cerulein-induced pancreatic acinar cell death. Furthermore, apamin treatment inhibited the cerulein-induced activation of c-Jun NH2-terminal kinases (JNK). CONCLUSIONS These results could suggest that apamin could protect against AP by inhibition of JNK activation.
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Bae GS, Park KC, Koo BS, Jo IJ, Choi SB, Lee DS, Kim YC, Kim JJ, Shin YK, Hong SH, Kim TH, Song HJ, Park SJ. The beneficial effects of Nardostachys jatamansi extract on diet-induced severe acute pancreatitis. Pancreas 2013; 42:362-3. [PMID: 23407488 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0b013e3182592cac] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Bae GS, Park KC, Choi SB, Jo IJ, Choi MO, Hong SH, Song K, Song HJ, Park SJ. Protective effects of alpha-pinene in mice with cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis. Life Sci 2012; 91:866-71. [PMID: 22982349 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2012.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2012] [Revised: 08/13/2012] [Accepted: 08/30/2012] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIMS Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a complicated inflammatory disease that has an unknown underlying pathogenesis. Because alpha-pinene can modulate inflammation, we examined whether alpha-pinene plays a role in AP. MAIN METHODS Alpha-pinene was administered intraperitoneally 1h prior to the first injection of cerulein. Once AP developed, cerulein, a stable cholecystokinin analog, was injected hourly over a 6-h period. Blood samples were taken 6h later to determine serum amylase and lipase levels. The pancreas and lungs were rapidly removed for morphological examination, myeloperoxidase assay, and real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. We also isolated the pancreatic acinar cells using a collagenase solution. Cell viability, and cytokine productions were measured in pancreatic acini. KEY FINDINGS Intraperitoneal administration of alpha-pinene reduced the pancreatic weight (PW) to body weight (BW) ratio and the serum levels of amylase and lipase. Alpha-pinene treatment also reduced histological damage and myeloperoxidase activity in the pancreas and lungs. Furthermore, alpha-pinene pretreatment reduced the production of pancreatic tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 during cerulein-induced AP. In vitro, alpha-pinene inhibited cerulein-induced cell death and cytokine production in isolated cerulein-treated pancreatic acinar cells. SIGNIFICANCE These findings suggest that alpha-pinene has an anti-inflammatory effect during cerulein-induced AP.
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- Gi-Sang Bae
- Hanbang Body-fluid Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, 540-749 Jeonbuk, South Korea
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Lyle N, Chakrabarti S, Sur T, Gomes A, Bhattacharyya D. Nardostachys jatamansi Protects Against Cold Restraint Stress Induced Central Monoaminergic and Oxidative Changes in Rats. Neurochem Res 2012; 37:2748-57. [DOI: 10.1007/s11064-012-0867-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2012] [Revised: 07/28/2012] [Accepted: 08/01/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Bae GS, Park KC, Koo BS, Choi SB, Jo IJ, Choi CM, Song HJ, Park SJ. The inhibitory effects of Nardostachys jatamansi on alcoholic chronic pancreatitis. BMB Rep 2012; 45:402-7. [DOI: 10.5483/bmbrep.2012.45.7.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bae GS, Kim MS, Park KC, Koo BS, Jo IJ, Choi SB, Lee DS, Kim YC, Kim TH, Seo SW, Shin YK, Song HJ, Park SJ. Effect of biologically active fraction of Nardostachys jatamansi on cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18:3223-34. [PMID: 22783046 PMCID: PMC3391759 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i25.3223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2011] [Revised: 04/16/2012] [Accepted: 05/12/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To determine if the fraction of Nardostachys jatamansi (NJ) has the potential to ameliorate the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP).
METHODS: Mice were administered the biologically active fraction of NJ, i.e., the 4th fraction (NJ4), intraperitoneally, and then injected with the stable cholecystokinin analogue cerulein hourly for 6 h. Six hours after the last cerulein injection, the pancreas, lung, and blood were harvested for morphological examination, measurement of cytokine expression, and examination of neutrophil infiltration.
RESULTS: NJ4 administration attenuated the severity of AP and lung injury associated with AP. It also reduced cytokine production and neutrophil infiltration and resulted in the in vivo up-regulation of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). Furthermore, NJ4 and its biologically active fraction, NJ4-2 inhibited the cerulein-induced death of acinar cells by inducing HO-1 in isolated pancreatic acinar cells.
CONCLUSION: These results suggest that NJ4 may be a candidate fraction offering protection in AP and NJ4 might ameliorate the severity of pancreatitis by inducing HO-1 expression.
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Bae GS, Park KC, Koo BS, Jo IJ, Choi SB, Song HJ, Park SJ. Nardostachys jatamansi inhibits severe acute pancreatitis via mitogen-activated protein kinases. Exp Ther Med 2012. [PMID: 23181131 PMCID: PMC3503632 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2012.612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Previously, we reported that Nardostachys jatamansi (NJ) attenuated cerulein-induced mild acute pancreatitis (AP). In the present study, we investigated the ability of NJ to ameliorate severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) induced by a choline-deficient diet supplemented with ethionine (CDE). An NJ extract was orally administered ad libitum via the water during administration of the CDE. After three days, the CDE was replaced with a normal diet. After four days of normal feeding the mice were sacrificed and the blood and pancreas were obtained for further investigation. NJ treatment reduced SAP-induced pancreatic damage, as shown by histology. NJ treatment also inhibited neutrophil infiltration into the pancreas. NJ also inhibited the secretion of digestive enzymes and cytokine production, and inhibited the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) in the SAP-challenged pancreas. These data suggest that NJ protects against pancreatic injury in CDE-induced SAP by deactivating MAPKs.
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Min DL, Park EJ. Effects of Nardostachys Jatamansi on Atopic Dermatitis-like Skin Lesions. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.7778/jpkm.2012.26.2.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Yun SW, Bae GS, Kim MS, Park KC, Koo BS, Kim BJ, Kim TH, Seo SW, Shin YK, Lee SH, Song HJ, Park SJ. Melittin inhibits cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis via inhibition of the JNK pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2011; 11:2062-72. [PMID: 21939783 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2011.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2011] [Revised: 07/21/2011] [Accepted: 08/28/2011] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The major compound of bee venom, melittin, has been used as an anti-inflammatory reagent for decades. However, the potential of melittin to ameliorate acute pancreatitis (AP) is unknown. Our aim was to investigate the effect of melittin on cerulein-induced AP. Pre- and post-treatment with melittin inhibited histological changes in the pancreas and lungs during cerulein-induced AP. Pancreatic weight/body weight ratios; digestive enzymes, including amylase and lipase; serum and pancreatic cytokine expression; and myeloperoxidase activity were decreased. In addition, treatment with melittin inhibited the activation of c-Jun NH(2)-terminal protein kinase (JNK) in the pancreas during cerulein-induced pancreatitis. In accordance with the results of in vivo experiments, melittin reduced cerulein-induced cell death, and production of inflammatory cytokines. In conclusion, our results suggest that melittin attenuated AP and AP-associated lung injury through the inhibition of JNK activation.
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- Seung-Won Yun
- ChungBuk Oriental Medicine Center, Jecheon, 390-250, ChungBuk, South Korea
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Bae GS, Kim MS, Jeong J, Lee HY, Park KC, Koo BS, Kim BJ, Kim TH, Lee SH, Hwang SY, Shin YK, Song HJ, Park SJ. Piperine ameliorates the severity of cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis by inhibiting the activation of mitogen activated protein kinases. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2011; 410:382-8. [PMID: 21663734 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2011.05.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2011] [Accepted: 05/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Piperine is a phenolic component of black pepper (Piper nigrum) and long pepper (Piper longum), fruits used in traditional Asian medicine. Our previous study showed that piperine inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory responses. In this study, we investigated whether piperine reduces the severity of cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis (AP). Administration of piperine reduced histologic damage and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in the pancreas and ameliorated many of the examined laboratory parameters, including the pancreatic weight (PW) to body weight (BW) ratio, as well as serum levels of amylase and lipase and trypsin activity. Furthermore, piperine pretreatment reduced the production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 during cerulein-induced AP. In accordance with in vivo results, piperine reduced cell death, amylase and lipase activity, and cytokine production in isolated cerulein-treated pancreatic acinar cells. In addition, piperine inhibited the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). These findings suggest that the anti-inflammatory effect of piperine in cerulein-induced AP is mediated by inhibiting the activation of MAPKs. Thus, piperine may have a protective effect against AP.
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- Gi-Sang Bae
- Department of Herbology, School of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, 540-749 Jeonbuk, South Korea
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 2011; 18:83-98. [PMID: 21178692 DOI: 10.1097/med.0b013e3283432fa7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The roots of Nardostachys jatamansi inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced endotoxin shock. J Nat Med 2010; 65:63-72. [PMID: 20799070 DOI: 10.1007/s11418-010-0458-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2010] [Accepted: 07/23/2010] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Nardostachys jatamansi (NJ) has been used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. However, it is not clear how NJ produces anti-inflammatory effects. In the present study, using an experimental model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endotoxin shock, the protective effects and mechanisms of action of NJ were investigated. The water extract of roots of NJ was administrated to mice orally (1, 5, and 10 mg/kg) 1 h after or before LPS challenge. The administration of NJ inhibited LPS-induced endotoxin shock and the production of inflammatory mediators, such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and interferon (IFN)-α/β. Murine peritoneal macrophages were used to determine the production of inflammatory mediators. In peritoneal macrophages, NJ also inhibited LPS-induced production of inflammatory mediators, such as IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and IFN-α/β. In addition, NJ reduced the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and the level of expression of interferon regulatory factor (IRF)-1 and IRF-7 mRNA. Furthermore, post-treatment with NJ reduced LPS-induced endotoxin shock and the production of inflammatory mediators. These results suggest that NJ inhibits endotoxin shock by inhibiting the production of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and IFN-α/β through the inhibition of MAPKs activation and IRF induction.
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Song MY, Bae UJ, Lee BH, Kwon KB, Seo EA, Park SJ, Kim MS, Song HJ, Kwon KS, Park JW, Ryu DG, Park BH. Nardostachys jatamansi extract protects against cytokine-induced β-cell damage and streptozotocin-induced diabetes. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16:3249-57. [PMID: 20614480 PMCID: PMC2900716 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i26.3249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the anti-diabetogenic mechanism of Nardostachys jatamansi extract (NJE).
METHODS: Mice were injected with streptozotocin via a tail vein to induce diabetes. Rat insulinoma RINm5F cells and isolated rat islets were treated with interleukin-1β and interferon-γ to induce cytotoxicity.
RESULTS: Treatment of mice with streptozotocin resulted in hyperglycemia and hypoinsulinemia, which was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining of the islets. The diabetogenic effects of streptozotocin were completely abolished when mice were pretreated with NJE. Inhibition of streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemia by NJE was mediated by suppression of nuclear factor (NF)-κB activation. In addition, NJE protected against cytokine-mediated cytotoxicity. Incubation of RINm5F cells and islets with NJE resulted in a significant reduction in cytokine-induced NF-κB activation and downstream events, inducible nitric oxide synthase expression and nitric oxide production. The protective effect of NJE was further demonstrated by the normal insulin secretion of cytokine-treated islets in response to glucose.
CONCLUSION: NJE provided resistance to pancreatic β-cell damage from cytokine or streptozotocin treatment. The β-cell protective effect of NJE is mediated by suppressing NF-κB activation.
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