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Cheng J, Yan G, Tan W, Qin Z, Xie Q, Liu Y, Li Y, Chen J, Yang X, Chen J, Su Z, Xie J. Berberine alleviates fructose-induced hepatic injury via ADK/AMPK/Nrf2 pathway: A novel insight. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 179:117361. [PMID: 39243432 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117361] [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: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Berberine (BBR) is a major active component of traditional Chinese medicine Rhizoma Coptidis and Cortex Phellodendri, which have been frequently used to treat liver diseases. Oxidative stress and inflammation are two pivotal hepatic pathological hallmarks. This study aimed to explore the potential effect and underlying mechanism of BBR on fructose-induced rat liver injury model, and hepatocyte damage in HepG2 and BRL-3A cells. Our results indicated that BBR effectively reversed fructose-induced body weight gain, glucose intolerance, and insulin resistance, observably attenuated abnormal histopathological alterations and ameliorated serum activities of ALT and AST. In vivo and in vitro, BBR significantly alleviated the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α, and elevated levels of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. BBR also attenuated oxidative stress by markedly decreasing intracellular contents of ROS and MDA, and increasing SOD enzymatic activity and GSH level. Furthermore, BBR substantially upregulated the protein expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and p-AMPK, and the fluorescence level of p-AMPK. In addition, BBR significantly increased the level of AMP, the ratio of AMP/ATP, and promoted the expression of ADK. Nevertheless, siADK abolished the benefits exerted by BBR on HepG2 and BRL-3A cells. Conclusively, the hepatoprotective effect of BBR was believed to be intimately associated with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action mediated, at least partially, via ADK/AMPK/Nrf2 signaling. This work provided further support for the traditional application of Rhizoma Coptidis and Cortex Phellodendri in liver protection and might shed novel dimension to the clinical application of BBR, providing a promising lead compound for drug design.
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- Juanjuan Cheng
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Hospital Chinese Medicine Preparation, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518033, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, PR China; Li Ke Ancient Chinese medicine & Qi Yu-ru Academic Experience Inheritance Studio, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Dongguan Institute of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Dongguan 523808, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou 510120, PR China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Hospital Chinese Medicine Preparation, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen 518033, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou 510120, PR China.
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Du H, Zhang Y, Guo H, Cheng X, Tian H, Wang Y, Wang H, Song Y, Duan X, Ma D. Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes decoction alleviates isoproterenol-induced cardiac fibrosis by inhibiting cardiomyocyte inflammation and pyroptosis via the HK1/NLRP3 signaling pathway. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2024; 88:956-965. [PMID: 38697933 DOI: 10.1093/bbb/zbae055] [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: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
Abstract
Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes, called "Eseye (Ese)," is a traditional medicinal plant from the Tibet province of China that has proven effective in treating cardiac conditions due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and antiapoptotic properties. In this study, we explored the underlying protective mechanisms of Ese decoction in isoproterenol (ISO)-induced cardiac fibrosis (CF) and established the fact that treatment with an Ese decoction attenuated tissue injury, decreased the release of IL-1β, IL-18, TNF-α, and caspase-3, and elevated the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio in CF mice. We also found that with Ese treatment damage to the mitochondrial ultrastructure of myocardium was alleviated, and the level of reactive oxygen species was markedly diminished. Ese inhibited the expression of proteins associated with pyroptosis by the HK1/NLRP3 signaling pathway and also improved CF. Due to the anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and antiapoptotic characteristics of Ese decoction, we found that Ese protected against ISO-induced CF, by inhibiting inflammation and pyroptosis as mediated by the HK1/NLRP3 signaling pathway.
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- Huiru Du
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei Chemical & Pharmaceutical College, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center of TCM Formula Preparations, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
- Hebei Technology Innovation Center of TCM Formula Preparations, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Ye M, Liu J, Deng G, Cai X, Zhang X, Yao L, Wu J, He X, Peng D, Yu N. Protective effects of Dendrobium huoshanense polysaccharide on D-gal induced PC12 cells and aging mice, in vitro and in vivo studies. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14496. [PMID: 36350934 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Dendrobium huoshanense C. Z. Tang et S. J. Cheng polysaccharide (DHP) is the essential active ingredient of D.huoshanense and has high medicinal value. A high dose of D-galactose (D-gal) is commonly utilized in the aging model establishment. In this study, we explored whether DHP shields PC12 cells and aging mice from D-gal caused damage and the possible mechanism. In vitro experiments, D-gal induced PC12 cells were used to investigate, and then DHP was used for treatment. In vivo experiments, 72 SPF ICR male mice were randomly divided into six groups (control: normal saline; model: D-gal (400 mg/kg); VE group: VE (50 μg/ml); DHP groups: D-gal + DHP (15.6 mg/ml; 31.2 mg/ml; 62.4 mg/ml)). The results showed that DHP could enhance the viability of D-gal injured PC12 cells and prevent cell apoptosis. DHP effectively promoted the transition from phase G0/G1 to phase S and inhibited cell cycle arrest. DHP has a potential neuroprotective effect on D-gal caused cognitive and memory disorders in mice. On the one hand, DHP protects the antioxidant enzymes SOD, GSH-PX, and CAT from excessive ROS buildup. On the other hand, DHP was demonstrated to block the expression of the P53/P21 signaling pathway-related proteins P53, P21, and P16. These results imply that DHP could be a potential neuroprotective agent against aging. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Cognitive and memory decline caused by aging problems has become a problem in recent years. There are many theories about aging, among which oxidative stress is considered to be one of the important pathophysiological parts of various diseases in the aging process. In this study, DHP could not only improve the damage of D-Gal to PC12 cells, but also improve the cognitive and memory impairment caused by D-Gal in mice. In conclusion, this study verified the anti-aging effect of DHP from in vitro and in vivo experiments, and its mechanism may involve the P53/P21 pathway. Therefore, this study indicated that polysaccharides from Dendrobium huoshanense, a traditional Chinese medicine of homologous medicine and food, had potential and industrial value as potential anti-aging drugs.
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- Mengjuan Ye
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Huoshan Changchong Chinese Herbal Medicine Co. Ltd, Huoshan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.,MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials, Hefei, China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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Ma K, Sheng W, Gao R, Feng J, Huang W, Cui L, Liu J, Li Y. Ethanolic extract of root from Arctium lappa L ameliorates obesity and hepatic steatosis in rats by regulating the AMPK/ACC/CPT-1 pathway. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14455. [PMID: 36183168 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14455] [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: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Burdock (Arctium lappa L) root is eaten as a vegetable in many countries and used as an ethnomedicine because of its various pharmacological effects. The objective of this study was to investigate the underlying mechanisms of ethanolic extract of root from Arctium lappa L root (ALE) to lose weight and regulate lipid metabolism. The results showed that ALE can regulate lipid metabolism level and inhibit the weight gain of rats induced by the high-sugar and high-fat diet. The contents of triglyceride and cholesterol in the liver of obese rats significantly reduced, and hepatic steatosis was ameliorated. In addition, this study identified that ALE enhanced hepatic fatty acid β-oxidation and ameliorated hepatic steatosis by activating AMPK/ACC/CPT-1 pathway. These results indicated that ALE has a potential preventive and therapeutic effect on metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and obesity. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Obesity is already a global health problem. Obesity causes accumulation of triglycerides, which leads to hepatic steatosis. Long-term steatosis causes liver damage and metabolic fatty liver disease. Plant-derived functional foods or herbal medicines have better effects on weight loss and liver protection, which are more conducive to long-term use with less toxic side effects. As a medicinal and edible plant material, Arctium lappa L root has the effect in losing weight. Our study showed that ethanolic extract of Arctium lappa L root effectively regulates lipid metabolism and inhibits hepatic steatosis. Arctium lappa L root may be used as a therapeutic drug and functional food raw material for obesity and fatty liver disease.
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- Kaiyang Ma
- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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