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Gong GY, Xi SY, Li CC, Tang WL, Fu XM, Huang YP. Bushen Tongluo formula ameliorated testosterone propionate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 120:155048. [PMID: 37651753 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155048] [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: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease in older men worldwide. However, there is currently no effective treatment for BPH. Bushen Tongluo Formula (Kidney-supplementing and collaterals-unblocking formula [KCF]) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula commonly used to ameliorate the symptoms of BPH, although the specific molecular mechanisms remain unclear. PURPOSE We aimed to discover the effects and potential mechanisms of KCF against BPH. METHODS Sixty male SD rats were randomly assigned to one of six group (n = 10): control, low-dosage KCF, medium-dosage KCF, high-dosage KCF, BPH model, and finasteride. A rat model of BPH was established by surgical castration followed by subcutaneous injection of testosterone propionate (TP) for 4 weeks. After treatment, the prostate index, histopathological staining, serum levels of estradiol (E2) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), protein/mRNA levels of E-cadherin, TGF-β1, caspase-3, Ki67, and vimentin, abundances of serum metabolites, and the proliferation, cell cycle, and apoptosis of BPH-1 cells were documented. RESULTS KCF treatment for 4 weeks reduced the prostate volume and prostate index, alleviated histopathological changes to the prostate of rats with TP-induced BPH, decreased serum levels of E2 and DHT, reduced protein/mRNA levels of TGF-β1 and vimentin, and increased E-cadherin levels. Moreover, KCF-spiked serum inhibited proliferation of BPH-1 cells, blocked the cell cycle, and promoted apoptosis. KCF was also found to regulate the contents of three metabolites (D-maltose, citric acid, and fumaric acid). CONCLUSION The present study was the first to report that KCF exhibited therapeutic effects against BPH by regulating energy metabolism and inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition in prostate tissues. Hence, KCF presents a viable treatment option for BPH.
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- Guo-Yu Gong
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, No. 4221-122, Xiang'an South Road, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, No. 4221-122, Xiang'an South Road, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, No. 2000, Xiang'an East Road, Xiamen, Fujian 361101, China.
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 51, Anwai Xiaoguan Street, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, No. 4221-122, Xiang'an South Road, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, No. 4221-122, Xiang'an South Road, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1739, Xianyue Road, Xiamen, Fujian 361015, China.
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Jiang Q, Jiang WJ, Yang CX, Zhang RX, Sun W, Guo DD, Wu JF, Guo B, Wang XR, Bi HS. Inhibitory Effect of Jinkui Shenqi Pills on Glucocorticoid-Enhanced Axial Length Elongation in Experimentally Myopic Guinea Pigs. Chin J Integr Med 2023; 29:989-997. [PMID: 37171548 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-023-3738-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the underlying mechanism of inhibition by Jinkui Shenqi Pills (JKSQP) on glucocorticoid-enhanced axial length elongation in experimental lens-induced myopia (LIM) guinea pigs. METHODS Sixty 2-week old male guinea pigs were randomly divided into 4 groups with 15 guinea pigs in each group, according to the random numbers generated by SPSS software: control, LIM, saline and JKSQP groups. The control group includes animals with no treatment, while the guinea pigs in the other 3 groups received lens-induced myopization on the right eyes throughout the experiment (for 8 weeks). The saline and JKSQP groups were given daily intraperitoneal injections of 10 mg/kg hydrocortisone for 2 consecutive weeks at the same time, and then orally administered either saline or JKSQP [13.5 g/(kg•d) for 6 consecutive weeks. Body weight, anal temperature and animal appearance were observed and recorded to evaluate the GC-associated symptoms. The ocular parameters, including refraction and axial length, were measured by streak retinoscopy and A-scan ultrasonography, respectively. The levels of plasma hormones associated with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPAA), including free triiodothyronine, free thyroxine, estradiol and testosterone, were measured by radioimmunoassay, and cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In addition, the mRNA and protein expressions of retinal amphiregulin (AREG) was measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting, respectively. RESULTS JKSQP effectively increased body weight and anal temperature, improved animal appearance and suppressed axial length elongation in glucocorticoid-enhanced myopic guinea pigs with normalization of 4 HPAA-associated plasma hormones (all P<0.05). The plasma level of cAMP was significantly increased, whereas the plasma level of cGMP and the mRNA and protein expressions of retinal AREG were decreased after treatment with JKSQP (all P<0.05). CONCLUSION JKSQP exhibited a significant inhibitory effect on axial length elongation with decreased expression of AREG in the retina, and normalized 4 HPAA-associated plasma hormones and the expression of cAMP and cGMP in GC-enhanced myopic guinea pigs.
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- Qian Jiang
- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
- Affiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
- Affiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China
- Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Therapy of Ocular Disease, Shandong Academy of Eye Disease Prevention and Therapy, Jinan, 250002, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Affiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China
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- Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Therapy of Ocular Disease, Shandong Academy of Eye Disease Prevention and Therapy, Jinan, 250002, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Affiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China.
- Affiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250002, China.
- Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Therapy of Ocular Disease, Shandong Academy of Eye Disease Prevention and Therapy, Jinan, 250002, China.
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Zhang Y, Wu M, Li H, Sun J, Huang L, Yuan Y. Potential benefits of Rehmanniae Radix after ancient rice-steaming process in promotion of antioxidant activity in rats' health. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:5532-5542. [PMID: 37701193 PMCID: PMC10494654 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Rice steam processed product of Rehmanniae Radix (RSRR), one of the processed products of Rehmanniae Radix (RR), is popular as an herbal medicine and food. However, the health-promoting effects and mechanisms of RSRR are still unclear. In this study, 10-week-old Sprague-Dawley female rats were treated with different processed products of RR. No organ coefficient differences were observed between RSRR and the control group, indicating that RSRR did not cause damage to the rats. Compared with other RR products, superoxide dismutase, glutathione, and catalase levels were significantly higher and malondialdehyde levels were significantly lower in the RSRR group, indicating that RSRR exerted a better antioxidant effect. Gene expression analysis showed that hemoglobin genes (Hba-a1, Hba-a2, Hbb-bs, Hbb, Hbq1b, Hbb-b1, and LOC103694857) may be potential biomarkers to evaluate the antioxidant effect of RSRR. Antioxidation-related signaling pathways in GO annotation, including cellular oxidant detoxification, hydrogen peroxide metabolic process, hemoglobin complex, and oxygen binding signaling pathways were significantly enriched, indicating these pathways may represent the antioxidant mechanism of RSRR. To explore the main active compounds primarily responsible for the antioxidant activity of RSRR, UPLC-Q-TOF-MS was used and six components (catalpol, rehmannioside A, rehmannioside D, melittoside, ajugol, and verbascoside) were identified in rat serum. Catalpol and rehmannioside A were predicted to be the major active components by network pharmacology. These results suggested that RSRR exhibits antioxidant activity and has health-promoting properties. This study provides a scientific basis for the antioxidant mechanism and clinical use of RSRR.
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- Ying Zhang
- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Institute of Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
- State Key Laboratory of Dao‐di HerbsChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Institute of Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia MedicaChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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Zhang ML, Zhao X, Li WX, Wang XY, Niu M, Zhang H, Chen YL, Kong DX, Gao Y, Guo YM, Bai ZF, Zhao YL, Tang JF, Xiao XH. Yin/Yang associated differential responses to Psoralea corylifolia Linn. In rat models: an integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics study. Chin Med 2023; 18:102. [PMID: 37592331 PMCID: PMC10433582 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00793-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Psoralea corylifolia Linn. (BGZ) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of kidney-yang deficiency syndrome (Yangsyn) with good curative effect and security. However, BGZ was also reported to induce liver injury in recent years. According to TCM theory, taking BGZ may induce a series of adverse reactions in patients with kidney-yin deficiency syndrome (Yinsyn), which suggests that BGZ-induced liver damage may be related to its unreasonable clinical use. AIM OF THE STUDY Liver injury caused by TCM is a rare but potentially serious adverse drug reaction, and the identification of predisposed individuals for drug-induced liver injury (DILI) remains challenging. The study aimed to investigate the differential responses to BGZ in Yangsyn and Yinsyn rat models and identify the corresponding characteristic biomarkers. MATERIALS AND METHODS The corresponding animal models of Yangsyn and Yinsyn were induced by hydrocortisone and thyroxine + reserpine respectively. Body weight, organ index, serum biochemistry, and Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE) staining were used to evaluate the liver toxicity effect of BGZ on rats with Yangsyn and Yinsyn. Transcriptomics and metabonomics were used to screen the representative biomarkers (including metabolites and differentially expressed genes (DEGs)) changed by BGZ in Yangsyn and Yinsyn rats, respectively. RESULTS The level changes of liver organ index, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), suggested that BGZ has liver-protective and liver-damaging effects on Yangsyn and Yinsyn rats, respectively, and the results also were confirmed by the pathological changes of liver tissue. The results showed that 102 DEGs and 27 metabolites were significantly regulated related to BGZ's protective effect on Yangsyn, which is mainly associated with the glycerophospholipid metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism, pantothenate, and coenzyme A (CoA) biosynthesis pathways. While 28 DEGs and 31 metabolites, related to the pathway of pantothenate and CoA biosynthesis, were significantly regulated for the BGZ-induced liver injury in Yinsyn. Furthermore, 4 DEGs (aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member B1 (Aldh1b1), solute carrier family 25 member 25 (Slc25a25), Pim-3 proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase (Pim3), out at first homolog (Oaf)) and 4 metabolites (phosphatidate, phosphatidylcholine, N-Acetylleucine, biliverdin) in the Yangsyn group and 1 DEG [galectin 5 (Lgals5)] and 1 metabolite (5-amino-1-(5-phospho-D-ribosyl)imidazole-4-carboxylate) in Yinsyn group were significantly correlated to the ALT and AST levels of BGZ treated and untreated groups (receiver operating characteristic (ROC) ≥ 0.9). CONCLUSIONS Yinsyn and Yangsyn are the predisposed syndromes for BGZ to exert liver damage and liver protection respectively, which are mainly related to the regulation of amino acid metabolism, lipid metabolism, energy metabolism, and metabolism of cofactors and vitamins. The results further suggest that attention should be paid to the selection of predisposed populations when using drugs related to the regulation of energy metabolism, and the Yinsyn/Yangsyn animal models based on the theory of TCM syndromes may be a feasible method for identifying the susceptible population to receive TCM.
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- Ming-Liang Zhang
- Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Senior Department of Hepatology, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Senior Department of Hepatology, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Hepatology, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Hepatology, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Military Institute of Chinese Materia, the Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
- Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Senior Department of Hepatology, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Xu SY, Zhang Y, Han T, Li XR, Lihong-Li, Zuo L. UPLC-Q/TOF-MS based plasma metabolomics study of hepatoprotective effect of Cuscutae semen on CCl4-induced liver injury model of rats. Biomed Chromatogr 2022; 36:e5489. [PMID: 36002930 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatic disorders is a serious health problem threaten human. Cuscutae semen (CS) is a broadly used Chinese medicine as a tonic to nourish the liver and kidney. OBJECTIVE Our research aimed to assess the hepatoprotective effect of CS on CCl4 -induced liver injury rats via plasma metabolomics. METHODS The liver injury rats were induced by 40% CCl4 in olive oil twice a week for 21 days. The CS group received CS 2g/kg every day for 21 days. The liver tissues were used for histological studies. The serum was used for biochemical parameters analysis. Plasma metabolomic analysis were performed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q/TOF-MS). RESULTS Administration of CS could relieve hepatocyte necrosis, decrease levels of serum biochemical parameters in comparison with CCl4 group. The principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least-squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) analyses on plasma metabolomes showed an obvious separation among the control, model and CS groups. The heatmap showed that CS-administered mice had the similar metabolite profiles as the control group. Seven influential pathways in plasma of hepatoprotective impacted by CS were identified. CONCLUSION This study verified the hepatoprotective effect of CS, and the related metabolic pathways were discussed.
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- Shu-Ya Xu
- School of animal medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China.,School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of animal medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of animal medicine, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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Zhang Y, Meng J, Zhang L, Bao J, Shi W, Li Q, Wang X. Shudi Erzi San relieves ovary aging in laying hens. Poult Sci 2022; 101:102033. [PMID: 35926353 PMCID: PMC9356177 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Poultry meat and eggs are a primary source of animal protein. To meet the market needs, high yield laying hens are reared continuously, resulting in quick ovary aging. Thus, we investigated the anti-aging effects of Shudi Erzi San (SES) on laying hens. Sixty 300-day-old laying hens were divided into 2 experimental groups and a control group. The control group was fed on a basic diet, which was supplemented with 1% and 2% SES for experimental groups I and II, respectively. Egg quality and changes in serum hormones and blood-biochemical indicators of laying hens were determined. The rate of egg production was significantly higher in group Ⅱ than in both the control and group Ⅰ by 9.29 and 8.22 percentage points, respectively (P < 0.05). Eggshell strength of groups Ⅰ and Ⅱ were significantly higher than that of the control group (P < 0.01). Albumen height and Haugh Units of group Ⅱ were significantly higher than those of the control (P < 0.05). Serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone and estradiol in group Ⅱ were significantly higher than those of both the control and group Ⅰ (P < 0.05), whereas groups Ⅰ and Ⅱ had significantly higher serum levels of luteinizing hormone than the control (P < 0.05). Levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) did not significantly differ between the control and group Ⅰ (P > 0.05), but SOD and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in group Ⅱ were significantly higher and lower, respectively (P < 0.05) when compared to the control. Compared with the control, uric acid levels in groups Ⅰ and Ⅱ were significantly lower (P < 0.05), as was urea nitrogen in group Ⅱ (P < 0.05). Transcriptome and KEGG pathway analysis of ovarian tissues of laying hens showed a significant immune related signal pathway as the possible main regulator of a lysosome related signal pathway. Thus, supplementing chicken feed with SES improves egg production and quality and alleviates ovarian decline in laying hens.
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- Yan Zhang
- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Hebei Province, Baoding, 071001, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China.
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WU JN, TU QK, XIANG XL, SHI QX, CHEN GY, DAI MX, ZHANG LJ, YANG M, SONG CW, HUANG RZ, JIN SN. Changes in curcuminoids between crude and processed turmeric based on UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS combining with multivariate statistical analysis. CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjac.2022.100108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Shi J, Gao X, Zhang A, Qin X, Du G. Characterization of multiple chemical components of GuiLingJi by UHPLC-MS and 1H NMR analysis. J Pharm Anal 2021; 12:460-469. [PMID: 35811626 PMCID: PMC9257439 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2021.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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GuiLingJi (GLJ), a classic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, is composed of over 20 herbs, according to the Pharmacopeia of the People's Republic of China. Owing to its various activities, GLJ has been used in clinical settings for more than 400 years in China. However, the ambiguous chemical material basis limits the development of studies on the quality control and pharmacological mechanisms of GLJ. Therefore, comprehensive characterization of the multiple chemical components of GLJ is of great significance for the modernization of this formula. Given the great variety of herbs in GLJ, both UHPLC-MS and 1H NMR techniques were employed in this study. In addition, solvent extraction with different polarities was used to eliminate signal interference and the concentration of trace components. A variety of MS analytic methods were also used, including implementation of a self-built compound database, diagnostic ion filtering, mass defect filtering, and Compound Discoverer 3.0 analysis software. Based on the above strategies, a total of 150 compounds were identified, including 5 amino acids, 13 phenolic acids and glycosides, 11 coumarins, 72 flavones, 20 triterpenoid and triterpenoid saponins, 23 fatty acids, and 6 other compounds. Moreover, 13 compounds were identified by 1H NMR spectroscopy. The UHPLC-MS and 1H NMR results supported and complemented each other. This strategy provides a rapid approach to analyzing and identifying the chemical composition of Chinese herbal prescriptions. The current study provides basis for further research on the quality control and pharmacological mechanism of GLJ. The integrated approach of UHPLC-MS and 1H NMR techniques coupled with polarity partition strategy has been used for comprehensively characterizing the multiple chemical components of GLJ. A variety of HRMS analytic methods used included self-built compounds database, diagnostic ions filtering, mass defect filtering, and software analysis for rapid identification the chemical components of GLJ. The 163 compounds including flavones, phenolic acids and glycosides, triterpenoid and triterpenoid saponins, coumarin, fatty acids, amino acids, organic acids, organic bases and sugars were rapidly identified, and to clarify the chemical material basis of GLJ. Established an analysis strategy which could be applied to other TCM formula for comprehensive characterization and identification of chemical components.
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Zhang Y, Xu SY, Jia Z, Han T, Liu MN, Jia TY, Qu WJ, Xu X, Li XR. UPLC-MS/MS Determination of Chlorogenic Acid, Hyperoside and Astragalin in Plasma and its Pharmacokinetic Application in Liver Injury Rats. CURR PHARM ANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1573412916999200727000551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Cuscutae Semen (CS) is reported to show a hepatoprotective effect. Chlorogenic
acid, hyperoside and astragalin are three major biologically active components from CS.
Objective:
A sensitive method based on ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass
spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) was developed and validated to quantify the three components in rat
plasma and was successfully used to study pharmacokinetics in liver injury rats.
Methods:
Plasma samples were prepared with protein precipitation by acetonitrile. Chromatographic separation
was achieved on ACQUITY-XBridge BEH C18 column with gradient elution using the mobile phase
containing 0.05% formic acid in water (A) and acetonitrile (B). The three components were quantified using
Electrospray Ionization (ESI) source in the negative multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM) mode.
Results:
Calibration curves of each analyte showed good linearity with correlation coefficients over
0.99. Accuracies (RE%) and precisions (RSD%) were within 15%. The method was stable. Recovery
of the target compounds in plasma samples ranged from 87.00% to 102.29%. No matrix effect was found
to influence the quantitative method.
Conclusion:
The UPLC-MS/MS method met the acceptance criteria and was successfully applied to
the simultaneous determination of chlorogenic acid, hyperoside and astragalin in rat plasma for the first
time. It is suitable for pharmacokinetic application in liver injury rats. It provides the foundation for
further development and utilization of the hepatoprotective effect of cuscutae semen.
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- Ying Zhang
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- College of Pharmacy Engineering, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Higher Education Garden, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing102488, China
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Wang X, Gao H, Tan S, Xu C, Xu F, Wang T, Chu J, Han Y, Wu D, Jin C. An integrated approach to uncover quality markers of stir-baking Semen Cuscuta with salt solution preventing recurrent spontaneous abortion based on chemical and metabolomic profiling. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2021; 1177:122727. [PMID: 34102535 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2021.122727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
The previous research of clinical big data mining showed that stir-baking Semen Cuscuta with salt solution (YP) ranked the first in the usage rate of treating abortion caused by kidney deficiency. At the same time, pharmacodynamic studies also showed that YP has better effect on improving recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) compared to raw products of Semen Cuscuta (SP). However, there were few studies on the biomarkers of YP improving RSA. In this study, the chemical and metabonomic profiling were used to screen the quality markers of YP on improving RSA. Firstly, a metabolomics study was carried out to select representative biomarkers of RSA. The ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS) technique was used to investigate the components of exogenous and endogenous in serum of rats after administrated with YP and SP. As a result, 14 differential compounds were identified between the serum of rats administrated SP and YP. Compared to SP, there was an upward trend in YP of the compounds including kaempferol-3-glucuronide, iso-kaempferol-3-glucuronide, (1S) -11-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid and 3-phenylpropionic acid. Meanwhile, there was a reducing trend in YP of the compounds including kaempferol 3-arabinofuranoside, apigenin-3-O-glucoside, hyperoside, caffeic acid-β-D glucoside, dicaffeoylquinic acid, linoleic acid, 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, caffeic acid, palmitic acid and methyl myristate. 12 biomarkers for RSA indication were identified. SP and YP have a certain effect on the endogenous biomarker. The regulation effect of YP was higher than that of SP. The main metabolic pathways included phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, glycerophospholipid metabolism, fatty acid biosynthesis, sphingolipid metabolism, biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids. This study demonstrated a promising way to elucidate the active chemical and endogenous material basis of TCM.
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- Xiaoli Wang
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Pieces of New Manufacturing Technology, Bozhou 236800, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Pieces of New Manufacturing Technology, Bozhou 236800, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula of Anhui Province, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Pieces of New Manufacturing Technology, Bozhou 236800, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, PR China.
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Jingui Shenqi Pills Regulate Bone-Fat Balance in Murine Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis with Kidney Yang Deficiency. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:1517596. [PMID: 32963560 PMCID: PMC7492893 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1517596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Jingui Shenqi Pills (JGSQP) have been a staple of traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, used primarily as a treatment for kidney yang deficiency (KYD). In vitro analyses of JGSQP revealed strong induction of osteogenic differentiation and inhibition of adipogenic differentiation in bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells. However, the mechanisms by which JGSQP regulate the bone-fat balance in murine ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis with KYD have not been reported. Materials and Methods. Two-month-old female C57BL/6 mice were divided randomly into three groups: those receiving a sham operation (Sham); those undergoing bilateral ovariectomy and selection of KYD syndrome (Model); and those subjected to both bilateral ovariectomy and KYD syndrome selection for 8 weeks, followed by JGSQP treatment for 4 weeks (JGSQP). In the Sham and Model groups, mice were given the same dose of distilled water orally for 4 weeks. Animals from all three groups were euthanised at the 12th week. Vertebral microarchitecture and histomorphology were examined by micro-CT and H&E staining, respectively. In addition, we examined the mRNA expression of Akt, Wnt10b, Osterix (Osx), Fndc5, PPARγ, and Fabp4, as well as the protein of AKT, phosphorylation-AKT (p-AKT), BMP2, COL1A1, and FNDC5. Results. JGSQP treatment improved bone microarchitecture and mitigated histomorphological damage relative to the Model group. The osteoblast number (Ob.N/BS) and area (Ob.S/BS) were increased, whereas adipocyte number (adipocyte/tissue area) and area (adipocyte area/tissue area) were decreased in the JGSQP group. JGSQP treatment reduced the mRNA expression of Akt and adipogenesis-related genes (Fndc5, PPARγ, and Fabp4) while promoting osteogenesis-related genes (Wnt10b and Osx) mRNA expression. Additionally, the expression of p-AKT, BMP2, and COL1A1 proteins was increased and FNDC5 protein expression was decreased after JGSQP treatment. Conclusions. JGSQP treatment reversed murine ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis with KYD by controlling bone-fat balance via AKT pathway.
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