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Kong CH, Min HS, Jeon M, Kang WC, Park K, Kim MS, Jung SY, Bae HJ, Park SJ, Shin HK, Seo CS, Ryu JH. Cheonwangbosimdan mitigates post-traumatic stress disorder-like behaviors through GluN2B-containing NMDA receptor antagonism in mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 330:118270. [PMID: 38685368 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118270] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cheonwangbosimdan (CWBSD), a herbal medicine traditionally used for anxiety, insomnia, depression, and heart palpitations, has been reported to have anti-anxiety, antidepressant, cognitive improvement, and neuroprotective effects. AIM OF THE STUDY The purpose of this study was to determine if CWBSD could affect post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-like behaviors because it has prioritized clinical use over mechanism study. MATERIALS AND METHODS A single prolonged stress (SPS) mouse model, a well-established animal model of PTSD, was used to investigate whether standardized CWBSD could mitigate PTSD-like behaviors through robust behavioral tests, including the elevated plus-maze test and marble burying test for measuring anxiety-like behaviors, the splash test, forced swimming test, and tail suspension test for evaluating depression-like behaviors, and the Y-maze test and novel object recognition test for assessing cognitive function. Additionally, a fear extinction test was employed to determine whether CWBSD might reverse fear memory extinction deficits. Amygdala tissue was isolated from SPS-treated mouse brain and subjected to Western blotting or quantitative PCR to explore mechanisms by which CWBSD could mitigate PTSD-like behaviors. RESULTS CWBSD ameliorated emotional impairments and cognitive dysfunction in an SPS-induced PTSD-like mouse model. It also mitigated deficits in abnormal fear memory extinction. Protein expression levels of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor subunit 2B (GluN2B) and phosphorylation levels of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II in the amygdala were increased in SPS model mice and normalized by CWBSD. Additionally, co-administration of CWBSD and GluN2B-containing NMDA receptor antagonist, ifenprodil, at each sub-effective dose promoted fear memory extinction. CONCLUSIONS CWBSD can alleviate SPS-induced PTSD-like behaviors by normalizing GluN2B-containing NMDA receptor activity in the amygdala. Therefore, CWBSD could be a promising candidate for PTSD treatment with fewer adverse effects and better efficacy than existing therapies.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate/metabolism
- Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate/antagonists & inhibitors
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/drug therapy
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/psychology
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/metabolism
- Male
- Mice
- Behavior, Animal/drug effects
- Disease Models, Animal
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Fear/drug effects
- Amygdala/drug effects
- Amygdala/metabolism
- Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology
- Drugs, Chinese Herbal/therapeutic use
- Anxiety/drug therapy
- Anxiety/psychology
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Affiliation(s)
- Chang Hyeon Kong
- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Agriculture and Life Science Research Institute, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- School of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 305-811, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 305-811, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea; Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Jeon WY, Jin SE, Sohn E, Jo K, Ha H, Shin HK, Lee MY. Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects of Cheonwangbosim-dan water extract: An in vitro and in vivo study. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16172. [PMID: 37215857 PMCID: PMC10199208 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Ethnopharmacological relevance Cheonwangbosim-dan is a traditional herbal prescription that is widely used to improve or treat physical and mental illnesses in East Asian countries.Aim of the study: The aim of the present study was to investigate the preventive and protective effects of a Cheonwangbosim-dan water extract (CBDW) against allergic inflammation using in vitro and in vivo models. Materials and methods BEAS-2B and MC/9 cells were treated with various concentrations of CBDW and stimulated with different inducers of inflammatory mediators. The production of various inflammatory mediators was subsequently evaluated. BALB/c mice were sensitized and challenged by repeated application of ovalbumin (OVA). CBDW was administered by oral gavage once daily for 10 consecutive days. We assessed the number of inflammatory cells and production of Th2 cytokines in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), the plasma levels of total and OVA-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), and histological changes in lung tissue. Results Our findings showed that CBDW significantly decreased the levels of various inflammatory mediators (eotaxin-1, eotaxin-3, RANTES, LTC4, TNF-α, MMP-9, 5-LO, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1) in vitro, significantly reduced the accumulation of total inflammatory cells, the production of Th2 cytokines (IL-5 and IL-13), the levels of IgE (total and OVA-specific) in vivo, and remarkably inhibited histological changes (infiltration of inflammatory cells and goblet cell hyperplasia) in vivo. Conclusions These results suggest that CBDW possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties by lowering allergic inflammation.
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- Woo-Young Jeon
- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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Jo C, Kim B, Lee K, Choi HY. Vascular Relaxation and Blood Pressure Lowering Effects of Prunus mume in Rats. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:bioengineering10010074. [PMID: 36671646 PMCID: PMC9854816 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10010074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Prunus mume Siebold et Zuccarini is mainly consumed as processed fruits in beverages, vinegar, alcohol, or fruit syrup; studies have reported various functional effects. Many pharmacological and functional studies exist on fruit extracts or processed foods using fruits, however, efficacy studies on various parts of P. mume, including the bark, branches, flowers, and leaves, have not been sufficiently conducted. A previous study revealed that a 70% ethanol extract of P. mume branches induced vascular endothelium-dependent vasorelaxant effects in rat thoracic aortic rings. Therefore, we hypothesized that various parts (the fruits, flowers, leaves, and bark) might have vasorelaxant effects. We evaluated the effects of P. mume extracts on the vascular relaxation of isolated rat thoracic aorta and hypotensive effects in spontaneous hypertensive rats (SHR). A 70% ethanol extract of P. mume bark (PBaE) was the most effective, thus, we investigated its vasorelaxant mechanisms and hypotensive effects. PBaE lowered the blood pressure in SHR and induced the vascular endothelium-dependent relaxation of isolated rat aortic rings via the NO/sGC/cGMP and the PGI2 pathways in the vascular smooth muscle. Potassium channels, such as KCa, KATP, KV, and Kir, were partially associated with a PBaE-induced vasorelaxation. Therefore, PBaE might help prevent and treat hypertension.
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- Cheolmin Jo
- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Health Management, Kyung Hee Cyber University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-961-9372
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Lee S, Jo C, Choi HY, Lee K. Effect of Co-Administration of Curcumin with Amlodipine in Hypertension. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13082797. [PMID: 34444956 PMCID: PMC8399053 DOI: 10.3390/nu13082797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Curcumin, a curcuminoid known as the main bioactive compound of turmeric, is used in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. Amlodipine is a general antihypertensive drug used in combination with various other antihypertensive agents. To date, no studies have examined the effects of the co-administration of amlodipine with curcumin. In this study, the vasodilatory effects of curcumin, amlodipine, and the co-administration of curcumin with amlodipine on isolated rat aortic rings pre-contracted with phenylephrine were evaluated, and the hypotensive effects were evaluated using the tail cuff method. To measure blood pressure, male spontaneously hypertensive rats were divided into four groups, each containing six rats, as follows: amlodipine 1 mg/kg alone treated, amlodipine 1 mg/kg with curcumin 30 mg/kg treated, amlodipine 1 mg/kg with curcumin 100 mg/kg treated, and amlodipine 1 mg/kg with curcumin 300 mg/kg treated groups. Amlodipine and curcumin were intraperitoneally injected, and systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured at 1, 2, 4, and 8 h after administration. The combined administration of curcumin and amlodipine induced a stronger vasorelaxant effect than amlodipine alone. However, co-administration did not significantly lower SBP and DBP compared to the single administration of amlodipine. The results of this study suggest that hypertensive patients taking amlodipine can consume curcumin or turmeric for food or other medical purposes without inhibiting the blood pressure-lowering effect of amlodipine.
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- Somin Lee
- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-961-0332
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Park HS, Jeong HY, Kim YS, Seo CS, Ha H, Kwon HJ. Anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory effects of Cheonwangbosim-dan against Helicobacter pylori-induced gastritis. J Vet Sci 2020; 21:e39. [PMID: 32476313 PMCID: PMC7263912 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2020.21.e39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background There are various Helicobacter species colonizing the stomachs of animals. Although Helicobacter species usually cause asymptomatic infection in the hosts, clinical signs can occur due to gastritis associated with Helicobacter in animals. Among them, Helicobacter pylori is strongly associated with chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, and gastric cancers. As the standard therapies used to treat H. pylori have proven insufficient, alternative options are needed to prevent and eradicate the diseases associated with this bacterium. Cheonwangbosim-dan (CBD), a traditional herbal formula that is popular in East Asia, has been commonly used for arterial or auricular flutter, neurosis, insomnia, and cardiac malfunction-induced disease. Objectives The present study investigated the antimicrobial effect of CBD on H. pylori-infected human gastric carcinoma AGS cells and model mice. Methods AGS cells were infected with H. pylori and treated with a variety of concentrations of CBD or antibiotics. Mice were given 3 oral inoculations with H. pylori and then dosed with CBD (100 or 500 mg/kg) for 4 weeks or with standard antibiotics for 1 week. One week after the last treatment, gastric samples were collected and examined by histopathological analysis, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and immunoblotting. Results Our results showed that CBD treatment of AGS cells significantly reduced the H. pylori-induced elevations of interleukin-8, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). In the animal model, CBD treatment inhibited the colonization of H. pylori and the levels of malondialdehyde, inflammation, proinflammatory cytokines, iNOS, and COX-2 in gastric tissues. CBD also decreased the phosphorylation levels of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase family. Conclusions This study suggests that CBD might be a prospective candidate for treating H. pylori-induced gastric injury.
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- Hee Seon Park
- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea.
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