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Wei Z, Wei N, Su L, Gao S. The molecular effects underlying the pharmacological activities of daphnetin. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1407010. [PMID: 39011506 PMCID: PMC11246999 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1407010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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As an increasingly well-known derivative of coumarin, daphnetin (7,8-dithydroxycoumarin) has demonstrated various pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammation, anti-cancer, anti-autoimmune diseases, antibacterial, organ protection, and neuroprotection properties. Various studies have been conducted to explore the action mechanisms and synthetic methods of daphnetin, given its therapeutic potential in clinical. Despite these initial insights, the precise mechanisms underlying the pharmacological activities of daphnetin remain largely unknown. In order to address this knowledge gap, we explore the molecular effects from the perspectives of signaling pathways, NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome and inflammatory factors; and try to find out how these mechanisms can be utilized to inform new combined therapeutic strategies.
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- Zhifeng Wei
- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Taian, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Wang L, Ren Y, Xu T, Geng J, Yang N, Wang R. Triglycerides: A Sensitizer but Not a Trigger for Hypertriglyceridemic Acute Pancreatitis. Dig Dis Sci 2024; 69:2123-2131. [PMID: 38609542 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-024-08412-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) is increasing. Although the guideline defines the diagnostic criteria as triglyceride (TG) greater than 11.3 mmol/L, there is actually no specific threshold. Many people with hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) or obvious chyloid blood do not develop acute pancreatitis (AP). AIMS To explore the role of HTG in the pathogenesis of AP. METHODS Thirty-six male SD rats were randomly assigned into normal control, AP, HTG, HTG-AP, low-dose fenofibrate and high-dose fenofibrate groups. Serum indices and cytokine levels in serum, and pathological changes in pancreatic tissues were observed. The expression levels of TLR4 and NF-κBp65 in pancreatic tissues were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. RESULTS In normal rats, HTG alone did not induce AP. However, after establishing the HTG-AP model with Poloxam 407 and L-arginine, serum-free fatty acid and TG levels were positively correlated with the levels of lipase, amylase, IL-1β, IL-6, pancreatic inflammation scores, and the expressions of TLR4 and NF-κBp65 (all P < 0.001). Expressions of TLR4 and NF-κBp65 were significantly increased in the pancreatic tissues of HTG-AP rats. Fenofibrate effectively decreased TG levels in HTG-AP rats and reduced the expression of TLR4 and NF-κBp65 (all P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS HTG does not directly cause AP, but rather increases the susceptibility to AP or aggravates the inflammatory response. It is more like a sensitizer of inflammation rather than an activator.
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- Lu Wang
- Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Beijing, 102218, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Daqing Oilfield Central Hospital, No. 9 Zhongkang Road, Daqing, 163000, Heilongjiang, P. R. China
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- Gastrointestinal Interal Medicine and Digestive Endoscopy Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Jilin University, No. 4026 Yatai Street, Changchun, 130000, Jilin, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, 82 Zhongshan Road, Harbin, 150000, Heilongjiang, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, No. 168 Litang Road, Beijing, 102218, P. R. China.
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Javed M, Saleem A, Xaveria A, Akhtar MF. Daphnetin: A bioactive natural coumarin with diverse therapeutic potentials. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:993562. [PMID: 36249766 PMCID: PMC9556945 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.993562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Daphnetin (DAP), a coumarin derivative extracted from Daphne species, is biologically active phytochemical with copious bioactivities including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, neuroprotective, analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-malarial, anti-bacterial, anti-arthritic, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, and anti-cancer activities. A wide range of studies have been conducted exploring the significance and therapeutic potential of DAP. This study reviewed various databases such as NCBI, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar for published research articles regarding the sources, synthesis, and various bioactivities of DAP using different key words, including but not limited to “pharmacological activities,” “sources,” “neuroprotective effect,” “synthesis,” “cancer,” “anti-inflammatory effect” of “daphnetin.” Furthermore, this review encompasses both in-vivo and in-vitro studies on DAP for treating various diseases. A comprehensive review of the literature revealed that the DAP had a promising pharmacological and safety profile, and could be employed as a pharmaceutical moiety to treat a variety of illnesses including microbial infections, cancer, arthritis, hepatic damage, inflammation and neurological anomalies. The current review intends to provide an in-depth focus on all pharmacological activities and therapeutic approaches for the pharmaceutical and biomedical researchers.
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- Maira Javed
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- *Correspondence: Ammara Saleem, , ; Muhammad Furqan Akhtar,
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
- *Correspondence: Ammara Saleem, , ; Muhammad Furqan Akhtar,
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Tian B, Ma X, Jiang R. Daphnetin Mitigates Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Rhinitis in Mice by Regulating Nrf2/HO-1 and TLR4/NF-kB Signaling. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2022; 37:19-25. [PMID: 36128844 DOI: 10.1177/19458924221124363] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an inflammatory disorder of nasal mucosa resulting from allergen exposure. Daphnetin (DAP) is a coumarin derivative that has various bioactivities. Nevertheless, its specific function in AR is unclear. OBJECTIVES This study is aimed to explore the specific function of DAP in AR. METHODS An AR murine model was established by ovalbumin (OVA) induction. Murine sneezing and rubbing behaviors were observed. Hematoxylin-eosin was used for histopathological observation of nasal mucosa. ELISA was utilized for detection of cytokine production in murine serum. Oxidative stress-associated markers were assessed by commercial assay kits. Western blotting was utilized for evaluating protein levels of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) in nasal mucosa. RESULTS DAP alleviated OVA-induced nasal symptoms, inflammatory response and oxidative stress in the AR murine model. DAP activated nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase-1 (Nrf2/HO-1) signaling and inactivated TLR4/NF-κB signaling in murine nasal mucosa. CONCLUSION DAP mitigates OVA-induced AR in mice by activating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and inactivating TLR4/NF-κB signaling.
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- Bo Tian
- Department of Otolaryngology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of TCM, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Department of Otolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Hubei Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of TCM, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Department of Otolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Hubei Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of TCM, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Department of Otolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Hubei Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Gao Y, Gao Y, Niu Z, Liu J, Feng H, Sun J, Wang L, Pan L. CCCTC-binding factor-mediated microRNA-340-5p suppression aggravates myocardial injury in rats with severe acute pancreatitis through activation of the HMGB1/TLR4 axis. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2022; 44:306-315. [PMID: 35238277 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2022.2043898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a life-threatening disorder associated with multisystem organ failure. This study aimed to investigate the function of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) in SAP-induced myocardial injury. METHODS A rat model with SAP was induced. The pathological changes in rat pancreatic and cardiac tissues were examined by HE staining. Cardiomyocyte apoptosis in rat cardiac tissues, and the serum levels of myocardial injury markers and pro-inflammatory cytokines were examined. Rat primary cardiomyocytes were treated with H2O2 for in vitro experiments. The regulatory molecules of HMGB1 were predicted by bioinformatics analysis. Altered expression of HMGB1, microRNA (miR)-340-5p and CCCTC-binding factor (CTCF) was introduced in rats or cells to investigate their roles in myocardial injury. RESULTS CTCF and HMGB1 were highly expressed but miR-340-5p was poorly expressed in cardiac tissues of rats with SAP. HMGB1 silencing reduced toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) expression to promote proliferation and reduce apoptosis of H2O2-treated cardiomyocytes. miR-340-5p targeted HMGB1 mRNA, while CTCF suppressed miR-340-5p transcription. CTCF upregulation or miR-340-5p downregulation blocked the effects of HMGB1 silencing on cardiomyocytes. In vivo, CTCF silencing alleviated injury in rat pancreatic and cardiac tissues and reduced the expression of creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), lactic dehydrogenase, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in rat serum. But further overexpression of HMGB1 or inhibition of miR-340-5p aggravated the symptoms in rats. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that CTCF reduces transcription of miR-340-5p to promote HMGB1 expression, which activates TLR4 expression and promotes myocardial injury in rats with SAP.
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- Yazhou Gao
- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, P.R. China
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Banikazemi Z, Mirazimi SM, Dashti F, Mazandaranian MR, Akbari M, Morshedi K, Aslanbeigi F, Rashidian A, Chamanara M, Hamblin MR, Taghizadeh M, Mirzaei H. Coumarins and Gastrointestinal Cancer: A New Therapeutic Option? Front Oncol 2021; 11:752784. [PMID: 34707995 PMCID: PMC8542999 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.752784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancers of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are often life-threatening malignancies, which can be a severe burden to the health care system. Globally, the mortality rate from gastrointestinal tumors has been increasing due to the lack of adequate diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic measures to combat these tumors. Coumarin is a natural product with remarkable antitumor activity, and it is widely found in various natural plant sources. Researchers have explored coumarin and its related derivatives to investigate their antitumor activity, and the potential molecular mechanisms involved. These mechanisms include hormone antagonists, alkylating agents, inhibitors of angiogenesis, inhibitors of topoisomerase, inducers of apoptosis, agents with antimitotic activity, telomerase inhibitors, inhibitors of human carbonic anhydrase, as well as other potential mechanisms. Consequently, drug design and discovery scientists and medicinal chemists have collaborated to identify new coumarin-related agents in order to produce more effective antitumor drugs against GI cancers. Herein, we summarize the therapeutic effects of coumarin and its derivatives against GI cancer.
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- Zarrin Banikazemi
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Toxicology Research Center, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Pan L, Niu Z, Gao Y, Wang L, Liu Z, Liu J, Sun J, Pei H. Silencing of CREB Inhibits HDAC2/TLR4/NF-κB Cascade to Relieve Severe Acute Pancreatitis-Induced Myocardial Injury. Inflammation 2021; 44:1565-1580. [PMID: 33725236 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-021-01441-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The purpose of the present study is to investigate the role of CREB in cardiomyocytes proliferation in regulation of HDAC2-dependent TLR4/NF-κB pathway in severe acute pancreatitis (SAP)-induced myocardial injury. The SAP rat model was developed by injecting sodium touracholate into SD rats and then infected with lentivirus vectors expressing sh-CREB in the presence/absence of LPS. The pathological alterations of rat pancreatic and cardiac tissues were observed by HE staining. TUNEL assay was used to study apoptosis of cardiomyocytes. Next, the loss- and gain-function assay was conducted in LPS-induced myocardial injury cardiomyocytes to define the roles of CREB, HDAC2, and TLR4 in cardiomyocyte proliferation, apoptosis, inflammation, and myocardial injury in vitro. ChIP assay was used to study the enrichment of CREB bound to HDAC2 promoter. RT-qPCR and Western blot analysis were used to detect the expressions of related mRNA and proteins in the NF-κB pathway, respectively. CREB was found to be overexpressed in both SAP tissues and cells. CREB directly bound to the promoter of HDAC2 and activated its expression. Overexpressed CREB or HDAC2 inhibited proliferation and promoted apoptosis of cardiomyocytes. Suppression of CREB inhibited the HDAC2/TLR4/NF-κB cascade to promote proliferation and inhibit apoptosis of cardiomyocytes. The in vitro results were validated in vivo experiments. Coherently, suppression of CREB can inhibit HDAC2/TLR4/NF-κB cascade to promote cardiomyocyte proliferation, thus ameliorating SAP-induced myocardial injury.
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- Longfei Pan
- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xincheng District, 710004, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xincheng District, 710004, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xincheng District, 710004, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xincheng District, 710004, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xincheng District, 710004, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xincheng District, 710004, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xincheng District, 710004, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 Xiwu Road, Xincheng District, 710004, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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Daphnetin ameliorates acute lung injury in mice with severe acute pancreatitis by inhibiting the JAK2-STAT3 pathway. Sci Rep 2021; 11:11491. [PMID: 34075160 PMCID: PMC8169853 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91008-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is often associated with pulmonary inflammation leading to acute lung injury. Daphnetin, a natural coumarin derivative, has been reported to exert anti-inflammatory effects. Here, we explored the effect and possible mechanism of daphnetin in a mouse model of SAP-associated lung injury induced by an intraperitoneal injection of L-arginine. The severity of pancreatic and lung injury is determined by histology and its score. Immunostaining of inflammatory and apoptotic cells was used to demonstrate lung tissue inflammation and apoptosis; ELISA analysis of serum and tissue cytokine levels; and western blotting and immunohistochemical staining for the activated Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)-signal transducer and activator of transcription protein 3 (STAT3) signalling pathway in lung tissues. Daphnetin pretreatment significantly reduced SAP-induced pancreatic and lung tissue damage, reduced interleukin-6 and tumour necrosis factor-α concentrations in both serum and lung tissues, reduced serum amylase and myeloperoxidase activities, and reduced macrophage (CD11b) and neutrophil (Ly6G) infiltration and cell apoptosis in the lung tissue. Moreover, SAP-induced phosphorylation of JAK2 and STAT3 in the lung tissue was also significantly diminished by the daphnetin pretreatment. These results indicated that daphnetin reduces SAP-associated lung tissue damage, likely by inhibiting the activation of JAK2-STAT3 signalling.
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Shen Y, Xue C, You G, Liu C. miR-9 alleviated the inflammatory response and apoptosis in caerulein-induced acute pancreatitis by regulating FGF10 and the NF-κB signaling pathway. Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:795. [PMID: 34093751 PMCID: PMC8170642 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRs) have been implicated in the development of acute pancreatitis (AP). However, the role and potential mechanism of miR-9 in AP progression remains unclear. Caerulein-treated AR42J cells were used as a cellular model of AP. Results revealed caerulein triggered an inflammatory response by promoting the secretion of inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL) 1β and IL-6], as evidenced by ELISA. Furthermore, caerulein-induced apoptosis was reported by flow cytometry and western blot assays. Additionally, miR-9 expression was downregulated by caerulein treatment, as demonstrated by reverse transcription quantitative PCR. However, miR-9 overexpression reduced the inflammatory response and apoptosis in caerulein-treated AR42J cells. miR-9 knockdown resulted in opposite effects. Furthermore, fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 10 was validated to be targeted via miR-9 by luciferase, RNA immunoprecipitation and RNA pull-down assays. Results demonstrated increased FGF10 expression in caerulein-treated AR42J cells and that FGF10 overexpression exacerbated the caerulein-induced inflammatory response and apoptosis, while its knockdown had the opposite effect. Additionally, FGF10 reversed the effect of miR-9 on caerulein-induced injury in AR42J cells. Results demonstrated that miR-9 inhibited the expression of the nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) pathway-related proteins by downregulating FGF10. As a result, miR-9 decreased inflammatory response and apoptosis in caerulein-treated AR42J cells by targeting FGF10 and blocking NF-κB signaling, suggesting that miR-9 may serve as a novel target for AP treatment.
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- Yang Shen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jiangsu Hospital, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 224700, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jiangsu Hospital, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 224700, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jiangsu Hospital, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 224700, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jiangsu Hospital, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 224700, P.R. China
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Gao J, Chen F, Fang H, Mi J, Qi Q, Yang M. Daphnetin inhibits proliferation and inflammatory response in human HaCaT keratinocytes and ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin lesion in mice. Biol Res 2020; 53:48. [PMID: 33081840 PMCID: PMC7576854 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-020-00316-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Keratinocytes hyperproliferation and excessive inflammatory response contribute to psoriasis pathogenesis. The agents able to attenuate keratinocytes hyperproliferation and excessive inflammatory response are considered to be potentially useful for psoriasis treatment. Daphnetin exhibits broad bioactivities including anti-proliferation and anti-inflammatory. This study aims to evaluate the anti-psoriatic potential of daphnetin in vitro and in vivo, and explore underlying mechanisms. METHODS HaCaT keratinocytes was stimulated with the mixture of IL-17A, IL-22, oncostatin M, IL-1α, and TNF-α (M5) to establish psoriatic keratinocyte model in vitro. Cell viability was measured using Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8). Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR) was performed to measure the mRNA levels of hyperproliferative marker gene keratin 6 (KRT6), differentiation marker gene keratin 1 (KRT1) and inflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, IL-23A and MCP-1. Western blotting was used to detect the protein levels of p65 and p-p65. Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) was carried out to detect p65 nuclear translocation. Imiquimod (IMQ) was used to construct psoriasis-like mouse model. Psoriasis severity (erythema, scaling) was scored based on Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was performed to examine histological change in skin lesion. The expression of inflammatory factors including IL-6, TNF-α, IL-23A and IL-17A in skin lesion was measured by qRT-PCR. RESULTS Daphnetin attenuated M5-induced hyperproliferation in HaCaT keratinocytes. M5 stimulation significantly upregulated mRNA levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, IL-23A and MCP-1. However, daphnetin treatment partially attenuated the upregulation of those inflammatory cytokines. Daphnetin was found to be able to inhibit p65 phosphorylation and nuclear translocation in HaCaT keratinocytes. In addition, daphnetin significantly ameliorate the severity of skin lesion (erythema, scaling and epidermal thickness, inflammatory cell infiltration) in IMQ-induced psoriasis-like mouse model. Daphnetin treatment attenuated IMQ-induced upregulation of inflammatory cytokines including IL-6, IL-23A and IL-17A in skin lesion of mice. CONCLUSIONS Daphnetin was able to attenuate proliferation and inflammatory response induced by M5 in HaCaT keratinocytes through suppression of NF-κB signaling pathway. Daphnetin could ameliorate the severity of skin lesion and improve inflammation status in IMQ-induced psoriasis-like mouse model. Daphnetin could be an attractive candidate for future development as an anti-psoriatic agent.
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- Jintao Gao
- College of Biotechnology, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541100 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541001 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- College of Biotechnology, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541100 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- College of Biotechnology, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541100 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- College of Biotechnology, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541100 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- College of Biotechnology, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541100 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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Han S, Li LZ, Song SJ. Daphne giraldii Nitsche (Thymelaeaceae): Phytochemistry, pharmacology and medicinal uses. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2020; 171:112231. [PMID: 31901473 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2019.112231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Daphne giraldii Nitsche., a member of the genus Daphne (Thymelaeaceae), is a deciduous shrub with mild toxicity. Its rhizome bark, generally called 'Zushima' in Chinese, has many medicinal folkloric uses and good therapeutic effects. Previous studies investigating the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of D. giraldii have focused on several major classes of compounds, such as coumarins, lignans and flavonoids, especially the interesting enantiomeric flavans. Extracts and pure compounds of D. giraldii were found to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive, cytotoxicity, antimalarial, immunomodulating, sedative and hypnotic effects. They have also been reported to influence the cardiovascular functions and blood activities. This comprehensive review will describe the advances in the phytochemistry, pharmacology, medicinal uses and clinical applications of D. giraldii and its formulations covering the literature published from 1970 to 2018. Almost half of the reviewed studies were originally published in non-English languages (mainly in Chinese). Collectively, the aim of this article is to open new avenues for further in-depth pharmacological studies on D. giraldii.
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- Shuang Han
- Key Laboratory of Computational Chemistry-Based Natural Antitumor Drug Research & Development, Liaoning Province, School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Computational Chemistry-Based Natural Antitumor Drug Research & Development, Liaoning Province, School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Computational Chemistry-Based Natural Antitumor Drug Research & Development, Liaoning Province, School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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Su YR, Hong YP, Mei FC, Wang CY, Li M, Zhou Y, Zhao KL, Yu J, Wang WX. High-Fat Diet Aggravates the Intestinal Barrier Injury via TLR4-RIP3 Pathway in a Rat Model of Severe Acute Pancreatitis. Mediators Inflamm 2019; 2019:2512687. [PMID: 31933540 PMCID: PMC6942875 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2512687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE For patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), a high body mass index (BMI) increases the possibility of infection derived from the intestine. In this study, we evaluate whether TAK242 can alleviate severe acute pancreatitis-associated injury of intestinal barrier in high-fat diet-fed rats. METHODS A SAP model was established by retrograde injection of 5% sodium taurocholate into the biliary-pancreatic duct. Thirty Sprague-Dawley (SD) adult rats were randomly divided into five groups: standard rat chow (SRC) normal (SN), SRC SAP (SAP), high-fat diet normal (HN), HFD SAP (HSAP), and TLR4 inhibitor pretreatment HFD SAP (HAPT) groups. Intraperitoneal injection of 3 mg/kg TAK242 was administered 30 minutes before SAP model establishment in the HAPT group. Rats were sacrificed 12 hours after SAP modeling, followed by blood and pancreatic and distal ileum tissue collection for further analyses. Changes in the pathology responses of the rats in each group were assessed. RESULT Analyses of serum amylase, lipase, cholesterol, triglyceride, IL-1β, IL-6, DAO, and serum endotoxin as well as tight junction protein expression including zonula occluden-1 and occludin indicated that high-fat diet aggravated SAP-induced intestinal barrier injury via increasing inflammatory response. In addition, the level of necroptosis was significantly higher in the SAP group compared with the SN group while the HSAP group exhibited more necroptosis compared with the SAP group, indicating the important role of necroptosis in pancreatitis-associated gut injury and illustrating that high-fat diet aggravated necroptosis of the ileum. Pretreatment with TLR4 inhibitor significantly alleviated inflammatory response and reduced necroptosis and level of oxidative stress while improving intestinal barrier function. CONCLUSION High-fat diet aggravated SAP-induced intestinal barrier injury via inflammatory reactions, necroptosis, and oxidative stress. Inhibition of TLR4 by TAK242 reduced inflammation, alleviated necroptosis, and lowered the level of oxidative stress and then protected the intestinal barrier dysfunction from SAP in high-fat diet-fed rats.
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- Ying-ru Su
- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Digestive System Disease, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Zhu A, Zhang T, Wang Q. The phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and toxicity of Euphorbia semen. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 227:41-55. [PMID: 30144497 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Revised: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Euphorbia semen, the dried and ripe seed of Euphorbia lathyris Linnaeus, is widely cultivated for traditional medicine use. This semen is used to expel water, help with phlegm retention, promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, cure tinea and scabies, and treat amenorrhea, snakebites, terminal schistosomiasis, anuria and constipation. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review provides updated, comprehensive and categorized information on the local and traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacological activities and toxicity of Euphorbia semen. Future research to deepen the recognition and utilization of Euphorbia semen is proposed. MATERIALS AND METHODS This article conducted a literature review on information about Euphorbia semen in multiple Internet databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Wiley, Science Direct, Elsevier, ACS publications, SciFinder, Google Scholar and China National Knowledge Internet, until March of 2018. In this manuscript, a number of books, PhD and MSc dissertations, and Chinese Pharmacopeia were also used as references. RESULTS Approximately 240 chemical constituents have been isolated and identified from Euphorbia semen, namely, diterpenoids, coumarins, flavonoids, fatty acids, amino acids, and steroids. Pharmacokinetic study focused on investigating absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME). The chemical constituents have extensive pharmacological effects, such as diuresis and anti-hyperuricaemia, anti-inflammation, antiviral, anticancer, antioxidant, antipigmentation, anti-platelet aggregation and anti-allergic activities, as well as hepatoprotection and neuroprotection. The toxicity of Euphorbia semen, including acute toxicity, target organ irritation and cocareinogenic effects, have been reported, and the detoxification methods are reviewed. CONCLUSION Euphorbia semen has extensive pharmacological activity and excellent clinical value, along with intense intestinal irritation. Although plenty of chemical constituents have been isolated and identified, the exact pharmacological and toxicological mechanisms still need to be explored.
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- An Zhu
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Peking University, No. 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Peking University, No. 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Peking University, No. 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Compatibility Toxicology, Beijing 100191, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, Beijing 100191, China.
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Pan L, Yu L, Wang L, He J, Sun J, Wang X, Wang H, Bai Z, Feng H, Pei H. Inflammatory stimuli promote oxidative stress in pancreatic acinar cells via Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor-κB pathway. Int J Mol Med 2018; 42:3582-3590. [PMID: 30272284 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2018.3906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The Toll‑like receptor 4/nuclear factor‑κB (TLR4/NF‑κB) pathway is vital to the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis (AP). The aim of the present study was to identify the mechanism of the activation of the TLR4/NF‑κB signaling pathway in the viability of primary pancreatic cells. The cells were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) for the activation of NF‑κB signaling. Next, the reactive oxygen species (ROS) level was evaluated by detecting the concentration of malondialdehyde and glutathione peroxidase. Cell viability was measured by Cell Counting Kit‑8 and MTT assays, while the percentage of apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect TLR4, B‑cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl2), Bcl2‑associated X protein (Bax) and phorbol‑12‑myristate‑13‑acetate‑induced protein 1 (PMAIP1) expression levels. Western blot assay was also conducted to detect TLR4 protein expression, while the activity of NF‑κB signaling was measured by determining the p65 and phosphorylated p65 protein levels. In addition, the effect of TLR4 overexpression or treatment with TLR4 antagonists in the presence of LPS stimulation was investigated. The results revealed that ROS levels were increased and cell viability was decreased in LPS‑stimulated pancreatic acinar cells. TLR4, Bax and PMAIP1 levels were increased, Bcl2 expression was decreased and NF‑κB signaling was activated in LPS‑stimulated pancreatic acinar cells. Furthermore, pancreatic cells with TLR4 overexpression exhibited increased ROS level and decreased viability. Finally, the effect caused by LPS stimulation was partially reversed by treatment of pancreatic acinar cells with TLR4 antagonists. In conclusion, the current study investigated a novel regulatory mechanism of the TLR4/NF‑κB pathway in LPS‑stimulated pancreatic cells, which may contribute to pancreatitis. The damage of these cells due to increased ROS levels was observed to occur through activation of the TLR4/NF‑κB pathway.
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- Longfei Pan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Xi'an Medical College, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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Phytoceuticals in Acute Pancreatitis: Targeting the Balance between Apoptosis and Necrosis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:5264592. [PMID: 29686719 PMCID: PMC5857302 DOI: 10.1155/2018/5264592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Despite recent advances in understanding the complex pathogenesis of pancreatitis, the management of the disease remains suboptimal. The use of phytoceuticals (plant-derived pleiotropic multitarget molecules) represents a new research trend in pancreatology. The purpose of this review is to discuss the phytoceuticals with pancreatoprotective potential in acute pancreatitis and whose efficacy is based, at least in part, on their capacity to modulate the acinar cell death. The phytochemicals selected, belonging to such diverse classes as polyphenols, flavonoids, lignans, anthraquinones, sesquiterpene lactones, nitriles, and alkaloids, target the balance between apoptosis and necrosis. Activation of apoptosis via various mechanisms (e.g., inhibition of X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis proteins by embelin, upregulation of FasL gene expression by resveratrol) and/or inhibition of necrosis seem to represent the essential key for decreasing the severity of the disease. Apart from targeting the apoptosis/necrosis balance, the phytochemicals displayed other specific protective activities: inhibition of inflammasome (e.g., rutin), suppression of neutrophil infiltration (e.g., ligustrazine, resveratrol), and antioxidant activity. Even though many of the selected phytoceuticals represent a promising therapeutic alternative, there is a shortage of human evidence, and further studies are required to provide solid basis to justify their use in the treatment of pancreatitis.
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Effect of Endotoxemia in Suckling Rats on Pancreatic Integrity and Exocrine Function in Adults: A Review Report. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2018; 2018:6915059. [PMID: 29576768 PMCID: PMC5821989 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6915059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Revised: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background. Endotoxin (LPS), the component of Gram-negative bacteria, is responsible for sepsis and neonatal mortality, but low concentrations of LPS produced tissue protection in experimental studies. The effects of LPS applied to the suckling rats on the pancreas of adult animals have not been previously explored. We present the impact of neonatal endotoxemia on the pancreatic exocrine function and on the acute pancreatitis which has been investigated in the adult animals. Endotoxemia was induced in suckling rats by intraperitoneal application of LPS from Escherichia coli or Salmonella typhi. In the adult rats, pretreated in the early period of life with LPS, histological manifestations of acute pancreatitis have been reduced. Pancreatic weight and plasma lipase activity were decreased, and SOD concentration was reversed and accompanied by a significant reduction of lipid peroxidation products (MDA + 4 HNE) in the pancreatic tissue. In the pancreatic acini, the significant increases in protein signals for toll-like receptor 4 and for heat shock protein 60 were found. Signal for the CCK1 receptor was reduced and pancreatic secretory responses to caerulein were diminished, whereas basal enzyme secretion was unaffected. These pioneer studies have shown that exposition of suckling rats to endotoxin has an impact on the pancreas in the adult organism.
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Lu M, Zhang Q, Chen K, Xu W, Xiang X, Xia S. The regulatory effect of oxymatrine on the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway in lipopolysaccharide-induced MS1 cells. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 36:153-159. [PMID: 29157809 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Revised: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oxymatrine (OM), a major quinolizidine alkaloid extracted from the roots of Sophora flavescens, has been proved to regulate a variety of signaling pathways to produce a wide range of pharmacological effects. OBJECTIVES The regulatory effects of OM on the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway under the stimulation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in MS1 cells were explored to illuminate the potential anti-inflammatory mechanism of OM for pancreatitis treatment. METHODS The signaling molecules related to the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway in MS1 cells were detected by Western blotting under different conditions, including OM pretreatment and LPS stimulation. The mRNA expression levels of TLR4, MyD88, NF-κB p65 and IκBα were detected by real-time PCR. The NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation in MS1 cells was measured by immunofluorescence, and the pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-1β was detected by ELISA. RESULTS Increased levels of TLR4, MyD88 and NF-κB p65, induced by LPS stimulation, were significantly inhibited by OM pretreatment in MS1 cells. The decreased protein, but not mRNA, level of IκBα induced by LPS stimulation was increased by OM pretreatment. Meanwhile, LPS induced NF-κB p65 protein translocation to the nucleus as well as LPS increased expression of IL-1β were also inhibited by OM pretreatment. CONCLUSION Inhibitory effects of OM on molecules related to the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway in pancreatic microvascular endothelial cells can alleviate inflammatory responses.
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- Meili Lu
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Splenic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of People's Armed Police Force, 220 Chenglin Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300162, China; Postgraduate Training Base in Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of People's Armed Police Forces, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Splenic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of People's Armed Police Force, 220 Chenglin Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Splenic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of People's Armed Police Force, 220 Chenglin Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Splenic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of People's Armed Police Force, 220 Chenglin Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Splenic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of People's Armed Police Force, 220 Chenglin Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300162, China.
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Splenic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of People's Armed Police Force, 220 Chenglin Road, Hedong District, Tianjin, 300162, China; Postgraduate Training Base in Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of People's Armed Police Forces, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, China.
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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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