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Ahn JY, Chu H, Leem J, Yun JM. Effectiveness and safety of traditional herbal medicine on cardiac arrhythmic condition: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38441. [PMID: 38847675 PMCID: PMC11155608 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The prevalence of cardiac arrhythmia, which can lead to cardiac death, heart failure, and cardioembolic stroke, is increasing. Although various Western medicines for cardiac arrhythmias have been developed, there are still various difficulties in the management of arrhythmias. Traditional herbal medicines (THM) are widely used to manage arrhythmia in East Asia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of THM in the treatment of arrhythmia. METHOD Using a systematic review methodology, we searched for randomized clinical trials on herbal medicines for arrhythmia without complications in 4 databases up to September 2022. The literature search was carried out again, targeting papers published until April 2024.We conducted a risk-of-bias assessment and meta-analysis. This study was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS Eighty-two randomized clinical trials were included in this meta-analysis. Total effective rate was significantly better in unspecified arrhythmia (risk ratio [RR]: 1.20, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13-1.26), premature ventricular contraction (RR: 1.29, 95% CI: 1.29-1.33), sinus bradycardia (RR: 1.26, 95% CI: 1.17-1.36), tachycardia (RR: 1.23 95% CI: 1.15-1.32), and atrial fibrillation (RR: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.07-1.27). No severe adverse events were associated with THM. The overall risk of bias was relatively high. The total effective rate was the most frequently assessed clinical outcome variable. Most outcomes were surrogates and not clinical endpoints. CONCLUSION THM, alone or in combination with Western medicine, has therapeutic effects on cardiac arrhythmic diseases. However, additional disease-specific clinical outcome variables are required for further studies on THM. Owing to the low quality of the included studies and their small sample sizes, additional large-scale, long-term follow-up, and well-designed randomized controlled clinical trials are required. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER Details of the protocol for this systematic review and meta-analysis were registered on the Open Science Framework (OSF. io). (https://osf.io/7r8kn/).
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- Jae-yoon Ahn
- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, 460, Iksan-daero, South Korea
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- Department of Diagnostics, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, 460, Iksan-daero, South Korea
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- Department of Diagnostics, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, 460, Iksan-daero, South Korea
- Research Center of Traditional Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University 460, Iksan-daero, South Korea
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- Department of Korean Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, 460, Iksan-daero, South Korea
- Research Center of Traditional Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University 460, Iksan-daero, South Korea
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Witkowska A, Gryn-Rynko A, Syrkiewicz P, Kitala-Tańska K, Majewski MS. Characterizations of White Mulberry, Sea-Buckthorn, Garlic, Lily of the Valley, Motherwort, and Hawthorn as Potential Candidates for Managing Cardiovascular Disease-In Vitro and Ex Vivo Animal Studies. Nutrients 2024; 16:1313. [PMID: 38732560 PMCID: PMC11085323 DOI: 10.3390/nu16091313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases are a broadly understood concept focusing on vascular and heart dysfunction. Lack of physical exercise, type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, thromboembolism, and kidney and lung diseases all contribute to the development of heart and blood vessel dysfunction. Although effective and important, traditional treatment with diuretics, statins, beta blockers, calcium inhibitors, ACE inhibitors, and anti-platelet drugs remains a second-line treatment after dietary interventions and lifestyle changes. Scientists worldwide are still looking for an herbal product that would be effective and free from side effects, either taken together with or before the standard pharmacological intervention. Such herbal-originated medication therapy may include Morus alba L. (white mulberry), Elaeagnus rhamnoides (L.) A. Nelson (sea-buckthorn), Allium sativum L. (garlic), Convallaria majalis L. (lily of the valley), Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort), and Crataegus spp. (hawthorn). Valuable herbal raw materials include leaves, fruits, seeds, and even thorns. This short review focuses on six herbs that can constitute an interesting and potential therapeutic option in the management of cardiovascular disorders.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-082 Olsztyn, Poland; (A.W.); (A.G.-R.); (P.S.); (K.K.-T.)
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Yang H, Liu YR, Song ZX, Tang ZS, Jia AL, Wang MG, Duan JA. Study on the underlying mechanism of Poria in intervention of arrhythmia zebrafish by integrating metabolomics and network pharmacology. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 122:155143. [PMID: 37890443 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Poria is an herb with both medicinal and dietary application. It has been used in various traditional Chinese patent medicines and medicinal decoctions for the treatment of arrhythmia. However, the specific mechanisms involved in the antiarrhythmic effects of Poria have, until now, remained unknown. PURPOSE This present study sought to explore the potential compounds and mechanisms by which Poria ameliorates BaCl2-induced arrhythmia. METHOD We initiated by using network pharmacology to predict probable components, targets, and associated signaling pathways before optimizing the extraction process of Poria. We then applied Poria extract to a zebrafish model of BaCl2-induced arrhythmia. We combined network pharmacology and untargeted metabolomic analysis to predict the likely signaling and metabolic pathways governed by Poria. Finally, we verified putative mRNA and metabolite targets of Poria involved in the intervention of arrhythmia by PCR, molecular docking, enzymatic inhibition and targeted metabolomics. RESULTS We found that triterpenoids may be the main components of Poria responsible for its effects on arrhythmia, and that the optimal extraction process for its water extract is 9 volumes of water with the 7.5 h first extraction period, and the second extraction period of 1.5 h. Through experimentation, we have found that the water extract of Poria can interfere with BaCl2 induced arrhythmia in zebrafish by significantly increasing the heart rate, reducing the SV-BA distance, and pericardial area, and the degree of cardiomyocyte apoptosis in zebrafish. In addition, PCR validation revealed that Poria can regulate the calcium signaling pathway by upregulating the gene expression levels of ADRB1, HTR7, CALMB1, and PPP3CA. Meanwhile, through molecular docking and enzyme activity inhibition, it was found that the compounds in Poria can bind to ADRB1, HTR7, CALMB1, and PPP3CA, respectively. Targeted metabolism confirmed that Poria can downregulate the synthesis of cAMP in the calcium signaling pathway, as well as the synthesis of valine and isoleucine in valine, leucine, and isoleucine biosynthesis. CONCLUSION Overall, our study indicates that Poria exerts its antiarrhythmic effect through regulating the calcium signaling pathway and valine, leucine, and isoleucine biosynthesis. Our findings not only establish a mechanistic framework for elucidating the antiarrhythmic effects of Chinese patent medicine containing Poria, but also provide a medicinal basis for the study of its dual use as medicine and food.
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- Hui Yang
- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, PR China; Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xian yang 712046, PR China
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- Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xian yang 712046, PR China
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- Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xian yang 712046, PR China
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, PR China; Co-construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xian yang 712046, PR China; China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, PR China.
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- Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, PR China.
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- Shandong Buchang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Shandong 274000, PR China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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Yan Z, Zhong L, Zhu W, Chung SK, Hou P. Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases ─ targeting cardiac ion channels. Pharmacol Res 2023; 192:106765. [PMID: 37075871 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, imposing an increasing global health burden. Cardiac ion channels (voltage-gated NaV, CaV, KVs, and others) synergistically shape the cardiac action potential (AP) and control the heartbeat. Dysfunction of these channels, due to genetic mutations, transcriptional or post-translational modifications, may disturb the AP and lead to arrhythmia, a major risk for CVD patients. Although there are five classes of anti-arrhythmic drugs available, they can have varying levels of efficacies and side effects on patients, possibly due to the complex pathogenesis of arrhythmias. As an alternative treatment option, Chinese herbal remedies have shown promise in regulating cardiac ion channels and providing anti-arrhythmic effects. In this review, we first discuss the role of cardiac ion channels in maintaining normal heart function and the pathogenesis of CVD, then summarize the classification of Chinese herbal compounds, and elaborate detailed mechanisms of their efficacy in regulating cardiac ion channels and in alleviating arrhythmia and CVD. We also address current limitations and opportunities for developing new anti-CVD drugs based on Chinese herbal medicines.
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- Zhenzhen Yan
- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Division and Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao SAR, China; Faculty of Medicine & Faculty of Innovation Engineering at Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao SAR, China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao SAR, China; Macau University of Science and Technology Zhuhai MUST Science and Technology Research Institute. Zhuhai, Guangdong, China.
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Network Pharmacology and Pharmacological Mechanism of CV-3 in Atrial Fibrillation. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:5496299. [PMID: 35747377 PMCID: PMC9213136 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5496299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The high fatality and disability rate of atrial fibrillation (AF) strongly promote the development of pathogenesis and treatment of AF that is of great value. The present research attempted to clarify potential mechanisms of Mujiangzi oil (CV-3) in treating AF by constructing an AF cardiomyocytes model and using a network pharmacology approach. The experiment was divided into 4 groups: control, an AF model, AF + CV-3-treated, and the AF + verapamil group. Flow cytometry and the MTT assay were employed to detect cell apoptosis and cell viability, respectively. The main active components of CV-3 and predicted targets were obtained firstly, and molecular docking was performed. In the AF model, the cell apoptosis was aggravated, but inhibited in the CV-3-treated group. In addition, the cell viability was recovered after CV-3 treatment compared with the model group. Five potential active compounds of CV-3 were collected, including effective ingredients N-decanoic acid, spathulenol, copaene, β-panasinsene, and eucalyptol. Among them, N-decanoic acid and spathulenol was demonstrated to bind to PTGS2 with binding energy of −4.08 and −7.09 kcal/mol, respectively, and hydrogen bonds interaction were found. The present study indicated that CV-3 could alleviate AF cardiomyocytes apoptosis and improve cardiomyocytes viability, and N-decanoic acid and spathulenol may be the key components of CV-3 in treatment of AF by regulating PTGS2. This study provided the possible target PTGS2 and the understanding of molecular mechanisms of CV-3 in treating AF.
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Chen J, Liu Z, Deng F, Liang J, Fan B, Zhen X, Tao R, Sun L, Zhang S, Cong Z, Li X, Du W. Mechanisms of Lian-Gui-Ning-Xin-Tang in the treatment of arrhythmia: Integrated pharmacology and in vivo pharmacological assessment. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 99:153989. [PMID: 35272242 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.153989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lian-Gui-Ning-Xin-Tang (LGNXT), a classical traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, has been widely used in clinical practice and has shown satisfactory efficacy in the treatment of arrhythmias. However, its mechanism of action in the treatment of arrhythmias is still unknown. Moreover, the complex chemical composition and therapeutic targets of LGNXT pose a challenge in pharmacological research. PURPOSE To analyze the active compounds and action mechanisms of LGNXT for the treatment of arrhythmias. METHODS Here, we used an integrated pharmacology approach to identify the potential active compounds and mechanisms of action of LGNXT in treating arrhythmias. Potential active compounds in LGNXT were identified using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS) and the potential related targets of these compounds were predicted using an integrated in silico approach. The obtained targets were mapped onto relevant databases to identify their corresponding pathways, following the experiments that were conducted to confirm whether the presumptive results of systemic pharmacology were correct. RESULTS Eighty-three components were identified in herbal materials and in animal plasma using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and were considered the potential active components of LGNXT. Thirty key targets and 57 Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways were identified as possible targets and pathways involved in LGNXT-mediated treatment using network pharmacology, with the cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)/protein kinase A (PKA)/Ca2+ system pathway being the most significantly affected. This finding was validated using an adrenaline (Adr)-induced rat model of arrhythmias. Pretreatment with LGNXT delayed the occurrence, shortened the duration, and reduced the severity of arrhythmias. LGNXT exerted antiarrhythmic effects by inhibiting cAMP, PKA, CACNA1C, and RyR2. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study revealed that preventing intracellular Ca2+ overload and maintaining intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis may be the primary mechanisms of LGNXT in alleviating arrhythmias. Thus, we suggest that the β-adrenergic receptor (AR)/cAMP/PKA/Ca2+ system signaling hub may constitute a promising molecular target for the development of novel antiarrhythmic therapeutic interventions. Additionally, we believe that the approach of investigation of the biological effects of a multi-herbal formula by the combination of metabolomics and network pharmacology, as used in this study, could serve as a systematic model for TCM research.
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- Jinhong Chen
- Graduate School, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Department of TCM, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Department of TCM, Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 300150, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 300150, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 300150, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 300150, China.
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Jiang X, Luo Y, Wang X, Chen Y, Wang T, He J, Xia Y, Zhao J, Chai X, Yao L, Liu C, Chen Y. Investigating the efficiency and tolerability of traditional Chinese formulas combined with antiarrhythmic agents for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 94:153832. [PMID: 34781230 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The combination of antiarrhythmic drugs with traditional Chinese formulas are used treatments for the management of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF). However, the most effective treatment for PAF has yet to be been determined. A Bayesian network meta-analysis study was thus performed for comparing the relative efficacy and tolerability of different treatment alternatives. METHODS A comprehensive literature review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is performed from eight database. Maintenance rate of sinus rhythm (MRSR), p-wave dispersion (Pd), left atrium diameter (LAD), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and adverse events (AEs) were used as outcomes. We also estimated treatment rank based on the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA). This study was performed using a Bayesian network meta-analysis with a random-effects model. FINDINGS After screening, 59 RCTs involving 5,543 patients and 16 treatments were included. The results showed that Shensong-Yangxin capsule (SSYX) plus amiodarone (81%) was the most effective treatment for MRSR according to the value of SUCRA, followed by Wenxin-Keli granules (WXKL) plus amiodarone (73%). Meanwhile, SSYX plus amiodarone (7%) was most likely to reduce Pd, followed by SSYX plus metoprolol (23%), WXKL plus amiodarone (26%), WXKL plus bisoprolol (27%). Furthermore, SSYX plus amiodarone (4%) was more effective in improving LAD. WXKL plus amiodarone was preferred because it had the lowest toxicity. For benefit-risk ratio, amiodarone combined with WXKL or SSYX appeared to be the best option. CONCLUSION Antiarrhythmic agents combined with traditional Chinese formulas had higher efficacy and lower toxicity than other treatment alternatives. This study might provide reference to help find the better treatment options for PAF.
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- Xiumin Jiang
- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China; South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; Rehabilitation Center, Counseling Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Innovation Institute, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China.
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- Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China; South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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Żurek N, Karatsai O, Rędowicz MJ, Kapusta IT. Polyphenolic Compounds of Crataegus Berry, Leaf, and Flower Extracts Affect Viability and Invasive Potential of Human Glioblastoma Cells. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092656. [PMID: 34062758 PMCID: PMC8124274 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Crataegus contains numerous health-promoting compounds that are also proposed to have anti-cancer properties. Herein, we aimed at a contemporaneous evaluation of the effects of polyphenol-rich extracts of berries, leaves, and flowers of six Crataegus species on the viability and invasive potential on the highly aggressive human glioblastoma U87MG cell line. The treatment with the extracts evoked cytotoxic effects, with the strongest in the berry extracts. All extracts not only promoted the apoptosis-related cleavage of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) but also substantially inhibited the activity of pro-survival kinases, focal adhesion kinase (FAK), and protein kinase B (PKB; also known as Akt), thus indicating the suppression of proliferative and invasive potentials of the examined glioblastoma cells. The qualitative and quantitative characterization of the extracts’ content was also performed and revealed that amongst 37 polyphenolic compounds identified in the examined Crataegus extracts, the majority (29) was detected in berries; the leaf and flower extracts, exerting milder cytotoxic effects, contained only 14 and 13 compounds, respectively. The highest polyphenol content was found in the berries of C. laevigata x rhipidophylla x monogyna, in which flavan-3-ols and phenolic acids predominated. Our results demonstrated that a high content of polyphenolic compounds correlated with the extract cytotoxicity, and especially berries were a valuable source of compounds with anti-cancer potential. This might be a promising option for the development of an effective therapeutic strategy against highly malignant glioblastomas in the future.
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- Natalia Żurek
- Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, 4 Zelwerowicza St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland; (N.Ż.); (M.J.R.)
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- Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 3 Pasteur St., 02-093 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, 4 Zelwerowicza St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland; (N.Ż.); (M.J.R.)
- Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, 3 Pasteur St., 02-093 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, 4 Zelwerowicza St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland; (N.Ż.); (M.J.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-17-785-5238
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Shi S, Chu Y, Jia Q, Hu Y. Comparative efficacy and safety of wenxin granule combined with antiarrhythmic drugs for atrial fibrillation: A protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24434. [PMID: 33546090 PMCID: PMC7837853 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The combination of Chinese patent medicine Wenxin Granules (WXG) and antiarrhythmic drugs has been widely used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), but the results are controversial. This study will conduct a network meta-analysis (NMA) based on data from randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of WXG combined with ADDs (amiodarone, metoprolol, propafenone, bisoprolol, or other antiarrhythmic drugs) in the treatment of AF, which will perform comparisons or rankings of efficacy among the currently available therapeutic schemes in order to provide evidence to determine the optimal threshold and treatment regimen to AF patients. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A comprehensive systematic literature search will be conducted in Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (SinoMed), Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and WanFang database for randomized controlled trials about the WXG with ADDs. The NMA will be conducted following the PRISMA-NMA guidelines. Statistical analyses will be conducted by using Stata software (version 14.0) and RevMan software (version 5.3). RESULTS The results of this NMA will provide a high-quality evidence for the efficacy of WXG combined with ADDs in the treatment of AF, and a ranking of the therapeutic classes will also be presented. CONCLUSION The protocol will provide updated evidence for the application of WXG for AF.
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- Shuqing Shi
- Department of Cardiovascular, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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Shi S, Shi J, Jia Q, Shi S, Yuan G, Hu Y. Efficacy and safety of ShenSongYangXin Capsule combined with antiarrhythmic drugs for atrial fibrillation: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22367. [PMID: 32957412 PMCID: PMC10545279 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Shen-Song-Yang-Xin Capsule (SSYX), a Chinese patent medicine, combined with antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) has been widely applied in clinical practice, but the results are controversial. This study aims to conduct a network meta-analysis (NMA) based on data from the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SSYX combined with ADDs in the treatment of AF. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A comprehensive systematic literature search will be conducted in Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (SinoMed), Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and WanFang database for RCTs about SSYX combined with ADDs. The primary outcomes will be the frequency of AF attack and P-wave dispersion, and the secondary outcomes will be the symptom improvements, left atrial diameter, and adverse events. Statistical analyses will be conducted by using WinBUGS software (version 1.4.3), Stata software (version 14.0) and RevMan software (version 5.3). RESULTS The results of this NMA will provide a high-quality evidence for the efficacy of SSYX combined with ADDs in the treatment of AF, and a ranking of the therapeutic classes will also be presented. CONCLUSION The protocol will provide updated evidence for the application of SSYX for AF. INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM OF REGISTERED SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS PROTOCOLS (INPLASY) REGISTRATION NUMBER:: The protocol of this systematic review and meta-analysis was registered on the INPLASY website (https://inplasy.com/inplasy-2020-8-0075/) and INPLASY registration number is INPLASY202080075.
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- Shuqing Shi
- Cardiovascular Department, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Department, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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- Cardiovascular Department, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Department, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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- Cardiovascular Department, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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- Cardiovascular Department, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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Zheng LC, Livneh H, Chen WJ, Lin MC, Lu MC, Yeh CC, Tsai TY. Reduced Stroke Risk among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Receiving Chinese Herbal Medicines Treatment: Analysis of Domestic Data in Taiwan. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 56:medicina56060282. [PMID: 32527065 PMCID: PMC7353877 DOI: 10.3390/medicina56060282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and objectives: Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) reportedly have a much higher risk of death due to stroke. Faced with this heavy burden, it remains unclear if the Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs), the most common form complementary and alternative medicine, can lower the risk of stroke for them. This study aimed to evaluate the association of CHMs use with stroke risk among them. Materials and Methods: From a nationwide database, 11,456 AF patients aged ≧ 20 years between 1998 and 2007 were identified. Afterwards, we enrolled 2670 CHMs users and randomly selected 2670 non-CHMs users using the propensity score method. The occurrence of stroke was recorded until the end of 2012. Results: Within the follow-up period, 671 CHMs users and 900 non-CHMs users developed stroke, with incidence rates of 33.02 and 45.46 per 1000 person-years, respectively. CHMs use was associated with a 30% lower stroke risk, especially for those receiving CHMs for over two years. Conclusions: The findings of the present study suggest that adding CHMs to conventional therapy could decrease subsequent stroke risk for AF patients. It is also suggested that prospective randomized trials are needed to further clarify if the detected association revealed in this study supports a causal link, and to identify the specific CHMs that may be beneficial to AF patients.
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- Li-Cheng Zheng
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung-Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 81362, Taiwan;
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- Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Portland State University, Portland, OR 97207-0751, USA;
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nursing, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan;
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, 701 Jhongyang Road Section 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan;
- School of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, 701 Jhongyang Road Section 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-C.Y.); (T.-Y.T.); Tel.: +886-5-2648-000-8713 (C.-C.Y.); +886-5-2648000-3209 (T.-Y.T.); Fax: +886-5-2648006 (C.-C.Y. & T.-Y.T.)
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, 138 Sheng-Li Road, Tainan 70428, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, 880 Chien-Kuo Road Section 2, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-C.Y.); (T.-Y.T.); Tel.: +886-5-2648-000-8713 (C.-C.Y.); +886-5-2648000-3209 (T.-Y.T.); Fax: +886-5-2648006 (C.-C.Y. & T.-Y.T.)
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Wang T, Streeter H, Wang X, Purnama U, Lyu M, Carr C, Ma YL. A Network Pharmacology Study of the Multi-Targeting Profile of an Antiarrhythmic Chinese Medicine Xin Su Ning. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:1138. [PMID: 31607935 PMCID: PMC6774044 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Xin Su Ning (XSN) is a China patented and certified traditional Chinese herbal medicine used to treat premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) since 2005. XSN is formulated with 11 herbs, designed to treat arrhythmia with phlegm-heat heart-disturbed syndrome (PHHD) according to Chinese medicine theory. The rational compatibility of the 11 herbs decides the therapeutic outcome of XSN. Due to the multicomponent nature of traditional Chinese medicine, it is difficult to use conventional pharmacology to interpret the therapeutic mechanism of XSN in terms of clear-cut drug molecule and target interactions. Network pharmacology/systematic pharmacology usually consider all the components in a formula with the same weight; therefore, the proportion of the weight of the components has been ignored. In the present study, we introduced a novel coefficient to mimic the relative amount of all the components in relation with the weight of the corresponding herb in the formula. The coefficient is also used to weigh the pharmacological effect of XSN on all relative biological pathways. We also used the cellular electrophysiological data generated in our lab, such as the effect of liensinine and isoliquiritigenin on NaV1.5 channels; we therefore set sodium channel as one of the targets of these two components, which would support the clinical efficacy of XSN in treating tachyarrhythmia. Combining the collected data and our discovery, a panoramagram of the pharmacological mechanism of XSN was established. Pathway enrichment and analysis showed that XSN treated PHHD arrhythmia through multiple ion channels regulation, protecting the heart from I/R injury, inhibiting the apoptosis of cardiomyocyte, and improving glucose and lipid metabolism.
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- Taiyi Wang
- Oxford Chinese Medicine Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Oxford Chinese Medicine Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Oxford Chinese Medicine Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Oxford Chinese Medicine Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Vaccaria n-Butanol Extract Lower the Production of Proinflammatory Cytokines and the Infection Risk of T. spiralis In Vivo. Acta Parasitol 2019; 64:520-527. [PMID: 31087260 DOI: 10.2478/s11686-019-00064-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Trichinellosis is a severe zoonosis involving the activation of inflammatory cells, accompanied by the prominent expressions of proinflammatory cytokines in the host. Semen vaccariae, the seeds of Vaccaria segetalis (Neck.) Garcke. ex Asch. (Caryophyllaceae), is a famous traditional herb that is rich in vaccaria n-butanol extract (VNE). Vaccarin is one major active component of VNE, and it is reported in the treatment of stranguria disease. Hypaphorine is another main active component of VNE and has good anti-inflammatory effect, whereas the potential bioactivity of VNE in trichinellosis treatment is still unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was designed to evaluate the potential anthelmintic and anti-inflammatory activity of VNE toward T. spiralis infection. ICR mice were used to assess the effect of VNE on repression larvae and adult worms in vivo. Immunohistochemistry analysis was performed to evaluate the expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and COX-2. RESULTS Our results showed that VNE could effectively depress the expressions of proinflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and COX-2. The adult worms were decreased by 79.53%, while the muscle larvae were diminished by 77.70% as compared to the control. CONCLUSION These results demonstrated that VNE may be a promising therapeutic agent against the inflammation and diseases caused by T. spiralis infection.
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Leonurus cardiaca L. as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: An Update of the European Medicines Agency Assessment Report (2010). BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:4303215. [PMID: 31119169 PMCID: PMC6500680 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4303215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort) is a perennial herb, native to Asia and southeastern Europe, with widespread global occurrence in present days. The plant was historically used as cardiotonic and for treating gynaecological afflictions (such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopausal anxiety, or postpartum depression). Although its use in oriental and occidental medicine is relatively well documented, the recent progress registered raises the need for an update of the Medicines Agency assessment report on Leonurus cardiaca L., herba (2010). The current study presents the progress made within the 2010-2018 timeframe regarding the potential applications and scientific evidences supporting the traditional use of motherwort, in the same time suggesting future research opportunities.
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Qiu L, Zhou W, Tan H, Tang X, Wang Y, Ma Z, Gao Y. Rethinking and new perspectives on cardiotoxicity of traditional Chinese medicine. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8tx00271a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been commonly used in clinical practice for thousands of years and has made enormous contributions to public health in China. However, the adverse effects on the cardiac system or TCM-induced cardiovascular diseases have emerged frequently in recent years, resulting in growing attention to the safety of TCM. Generally, TCM with adverse cardiac effects has typical therapeutic or toxic effects, which are based on specific material basis for efficacy/toxicity, specific clinical symptoms and toxic mechanisms. However, improper strategies adopted for research on the cardiotoxicity of TCM simply follow the basic principles of conventional toxicology and cause exaggerative or incorrect interpretations in the toxicity of TCM. In this review, we aim to present the classification and possible toxic mechanisms for TCM with cardiotoxicity based on the material basis for toxicity to rethink the existing problems in toxicity studies for TCM and provide new perspectives for research on the potential cardiotoxicity of TCM. We hope that this study can offer important theoretical support and scientific advice for the toxicity study and clinical rational use of TCM having cardiotoxicity.
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- Lizhen Qiu
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, China
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Yu Gan Long reduces rat liver fibrosis by blocking TGF-β1/Smad pathway and modulating the immunity. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 106:1332-1338. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.07.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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He Z, Zheng M, Xie P, Wang Y, Yan X, Deng D. Wenxin Keli for atrial fibrillation: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e0390. [PMID: 29702984 PMCID: PMC5944514 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000010390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a most common cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice. In China, Wenxin Keli (WXKL) therapy is a common treatment for AF, but its effects and safety remain uncertain. This protocol is to provide the methods used to assess the effectiveness and safety of WXKL for the treatment of patients with AF. METHODS We will search comprehensively the 4 English databases EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane Library), PubMed, and Medline and 3 Chinese databases China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), and Chinese Science and Technology Periodical database (VIP) on computer on March 2018 for the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding WXKL for AF. The therapeutic effects according to the sinus rhythm and p-wave dispersion (Pwd) will be accepted as the primary outcomes. We will use RevMan V.5.3 software as well to compute the data synthesis carefully when a meta-analysis is allowed. RESULTS This study will provide a high-quality synthesis of current evidence of WXKL for AF. CONCLUSION The conclusion of our systematic review will provide evidence to judge whether WXKL is an effective intervention for patient with AF. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO CRD 42018082045.
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- Zhuogen He
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine
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- The Second Clinical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine
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Cai X, Wang Y, Li Z, Zhang Y, Wang D, Yan X. Chinese herbal medicine for patients with atrial fibrillation: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e9228. [PMID: 29390351 PMCID: PMC5815763 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000009228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most clinically common cardiac arrhythmia. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has been widely applied in the treatment of AF, However, to our knowledge, there has been no systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails (RCTs) regarding the effectiveness of this treatment. Therefore, we provide a protocol to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of CHM for AF. METHODS The databases reviewed to collect RCTs related to CHM treatment for AF will be as follows: 3 English literature databases, which are PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library, and 3 Chinese literature databases, which are CBM, CNKI, and Wanfang. The data collection in the above-mentioned databases will be from the time when the respective databases were established to December 2017. The maintenance of sinus rhythm and p-wave dispersion will be accepted as the primary outcomes. Quality of life (QOL), such as QOL scale embolic events, bleeding events, and symptom improvement (such as chest distress, palpitations, etc) will be measured as secondary outcomes. Two reviewers will independently screen the titles, abstracts, or even full texts, and extract data. Methodological quality will be evaluated according to the Cochrane risk of bias. All analyses will be applied by RevMan (version 5.3). RESULTS The results of study will be disseminated via both international conference and peer-review journal. CONCLUSION The conclusion of our systematic review will provide evidence to judge whether CHM is an effective intervention for patient with AF.
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- Xiaoli Cai
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research on Emergency in TCM, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine
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