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Wang Z, Xu R, Yang H, Li R, Ding J, Chang Y, Zuo R. Vitamin E Regulates the Collagen Contents in the Body Wall of Sea Cucumber ( Apostichopus japonicus) via Its Antioxidant Effects and the TGF-β/Smads Pathway. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:847. [PMID: 39061914 PMCID: PMC11274103 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070847] [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: 06/08/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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A 70-day feeding experiment was performed to investigate the effects of dietary vitamin E at different addition levels (0, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) on the growth, collagen content, antioxidant capacity, and expressions of genes related to the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β)/Sma- and Mad-related protein (SMAD) signaling pathway in sea cucumbers (Apostichopus japonicus). The results showed that the A. japonicus in the group with 200 mg/kg vitamin E exhibited significantly higher growth rates, hydroxyproline (Hyp) and type III collagen contents, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, as well as the upregulation of genes related to Tenascin, SMAD1, and TGF-β. Additionally, the A. japonicus in the group with 100 mg/kg vitamin E exhibited significantly higher body-wall indexes, denser collagen arrangements, improved texture quality, higher activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and peroxidase (POD), as well as the upregulation of genes related to collagen type I alpha 2 chain (COL1A2), collagen type III alpha 1 chain (COL3A1), and Sp-Smad2/3 (SMAD2/3). In contrast, the A. japonicus in the group with 400 mg/kg vitamin E showed a decrease in the growth rates, reduced Hyp contents, increased type I collagen contents, collagen fiber aggregation and a harder texture, along with the downregulation of genes related to the TGF-β/SMAD signaling pathway. Furthermore, the A. japonicus in the group with 400 mg/kg exhibited oxidative stress, reflected by the lower activities of SOD, GSH-Px, and POD. These results indicated that A. japonicus fed diets with the addition of 100-200 mg/kg vitamin E had improved collagen retention and texture quality by increasing the activities of antioxidant enzymes and the expressions of genes in the TGF-β/SMAD signaling pathway. However, the excessive addition of vitamin E (400 mg/kg) induced oxidative stress, which could increase the collagen degradation and fibrosis and pose a threat to the growth and texture quality of A. japonicus.
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- Key Laboratory of Mariculture and Stock Enhancement in North China’s Sea (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; (Z.W.); (R.X.); (H.Y.); (R.L.); (J.D.); (Y.C.)
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Recent Advances on Main Active Ingredients, Pharmacological Activities of Rosa roxbughii and Its Development and Utilization. Foods 2023; 12:foods12051051. [PMID: 36900567 PMCID: PMC10001392 DOI: 10.3390/foods12051051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Rosa roxburghii tratt (R. roxburghii) is an important plant resource that is widely distributed in the southwest of China and favored by consumers due to its high nutritional value and healthy functions. Meanwhile, it is a traditional edible and medicinal plant in China. With the deepening research of R. roxburghii, more and more bioactive components and its health care and medicinal value have been discovered and developed in recent years. This review summarizes and discusses the recent advances on main active ingredients such as vitamin, protein, amino acid, superoxide dismutase, polysaccharide, polyphenol, flavonoid, triterpenoid and mineral, and pharmacological activities including antioxidant activity, immunomodulatory activity, anti-tumor activity, glucose and lipid metabolism regulation, anti-radiation effect, detoxification effect, and viscera protection of R. roxbughii, as well as its development and utilization. The research status and existing problems of R. roxburghii development and quality control are also briefly introduced. This review ends with some suggestions on the perspectives and directions for future research and potential applications of R. roxbughii.
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RNA-Seq Analysis of Protection against Chronic Alcohol Liver Injury by Rosa roxburghii Fruit Juice (Cili) in Mice. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14091974. [PMID: 35565941 PMCID: PMC9104053 DOI: 10.3390/nu14091974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Rosa roxburghii Tratt. fruit juice (Cili) is used as a medicinal and edible resource in China due to its antioxidant and hypolipidemic potentials. The efficacy of Cili in protecting alcohol-induced liver injury and its underlying mechanism was investigated. C57BL/6J mice received a Lieber-DeCarli liquid diet containing alcohol to produce liver injury. After the mice were adapted gradually to 5% alcohol, Cili (4 mL and 8 mL/kg/day for 4 weeks) were gavaged for treatment. The serum enzyme activities, triglyceride levels, histopathology and Oil-red O staining were examined. The RNA-Seq and qPCR analyses were performed to determine the protection mechanisms. Cili decreased serum and liver triglyceride levels in mice receiving alcohol. Hepatocyte degeneration and steatosis were improved by Cili. The RNA-Seq analyses showed Cili brought the alcohol-induced aberrant gene pattern towards normal. The qPCR analysis verified that over-activation of CAR and PXR (Cyp2a4, Cyp2b10 and Abcc4) was attenuated by Cili. Cili alleviated overexpression of oxidative stress responsive genes (Hmox1, Gsta1, Gstm3, Nqo1, Gclc, Vldlr, and Cdkn1a), and rescued alcohol-downregulated metabolism genes (Angptl8, Slc10a2, Ces3b, Serpina12, C6, and Selenbp2). Overall, Cili was effective against chronic alcohol liver injury, and the mechanisms were associated with decreased oxidative stress, improved lipid metabolism through modulating nuclear receptor CAR-, PXR-and Nrf2-mediated pathways.
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WANG J, WANG G, WANG X, QIN L, XU C, SHE X, HE Y, TAN D. Chemical constituents and bioactivities of Rosa roxburghii: a systematic review. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.72722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Zunyi Medical University, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
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- Zunyi Medical University, China
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Gupta K, Pandey S, Bagang N, Mehra K, Singh G. Trimetazidine an emerging paradigm in renal therapeutics: Preclinical and clinical insights. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 913:174624. [PMID: 34774496 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174624] [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: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Trimetazidine (TMZ) is a well-known anti-ischemic agent used for the treatment of angina pectoris. In the past decades, the efficacy of this drug has been tested in a wide range of kidney injuries, including drug-induced nephrotoxicity (DIN), radio-contrast agent-induced nephropathy, and surgically induced renal ischemic injury. TMZhas renoprotective effects by attenuating oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokine release, maintaining oxygen and energy balance. Moreover, TMZ administration prevented kidney graft rejection in the porcine model by suppressing the infiltration of mononuclear cells, preserving mitochondrial functions, and maintaining Ca+ homeostasis. In DIN and diabetic kidney diseases,TMZ treatment prevents renal injury by inactivating immune cells, attenuating renal fibrosis, inflammation, apoptosis, and histological abnormalities. Interestingly, the clinical therapeutic efficacy of TMZ has also been documented in pre-existing kidney disease patients undergoing contrast exposure for diagnostic intervention. However, the mechanistic insights into the TMZ mediated renoprotective effects in other forms of renal injuries, including type-2 diabetes, drug-induced nephrotoxicity, and hypertension-induced chronic kidney diseases, remain uninvestigated and incomplete. Moreover, the clinical utility of TMZ as a renoprotective agent in radio-contrast-induced nephrotoxicity needs to be tested in a large patient population. Nevertheless, the available pieces of evidence suggest that TMZ is a promising and emerging renal therapy for the treatment and management of kidney diseases of variable etiologies. This review discusses the various pre-clinical and clinical findings and provides mechanistic insights into the TMZ mediated beneficial effects in various kidney diseases.
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- Kirti Gupta
- Department of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala (Haryana), India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Indo-Soviet Friendship College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Indo-Soviet Friendship College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala (Haryana), India
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Wang LT, Lv MJ, An JY, Fan XH, Dong MZ, Zhang SD, Wang JD, Wang YQ, Cai ZH, Fu YJ. Botanical characteristics, phytochemistry and related biological activities of Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit, and its potential use in functional foods: a review. Food Funct 2021; 12:1432-1451. [PMID: 33533385 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02603d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Due to the growing global population, reduction in arable land and effects of climate change, incongruity between food supply and demand has become increasingly severe. Nowadays, with awareness of the elementary nutrients required for human growth, increasing attention is being paid to the health and medical functions of food. Along with increased food production achieved by modern agricultural techniques, underutilised functional foods are an important strategy for solving food security problems and maintaining the nutritional quality of the human diet. Rosa roxburghii Tratt (RRT) is a natural fruit that contains unique functional and nutritional constituents, which are characterised by a high anti-oxidant potential. This review summarises the biological characteristics, chemical composition, health-promoting properties and development status of RRT products to inspire investigations on the use of RRT fruit as a functional food, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical additive. The nutrients and functional ingredients of RRT fruit are described in detail to provide more reference information for nutritionists and pharmacists.
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- Li-Tao Wang
- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China.
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China.
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China.
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China.
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China.
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- Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, 150040, Harbin, PR China
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China.
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China.
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China.
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China. and Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, 150040, Harbin, PR China and Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China
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Bai L, Lin Y, Xie J, Zhang Y, Wang H, Zheng D. MiR-27b-3p inhibits the progression of renal fibrosis via suppressing STAT1. Hum Cell 2021; 34:383-393. [PMID: 33454903 PMCID: PMC7900087 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-020-00474-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Renal fibrosis is a pathologic change in chronic kidney disease (CKD). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been shown to play an important role in the development of renal fibrosis. However, the biological role of miR-27b-3p in renal fibrosis remains unclear. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the role of miR-27b-3p in the progression of renal fibrosis. In this study, HK-2 cells were stimulated with transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 for mimicking fibrosis progression in vitro. The unilateral ureteric obstruction (UUO)-induced mice renal fibrosis in vivo was established as well. The results indicated that the overexpression of miR-27b-3p significantly inhibited epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in TGF-β1-stimulated HK-2 cells, as shown by the decreased expressions of α-SMA, collagen III, Fibronectin and Vimentin. In addition, overexpression of miR-27b-3p markedly decreased TGF-β1-induced apoptosis in HK-2 cells, as evidenced by the decreased levels of Fas, active caspase 8 and active caspase 3. Meanwhile, dual-luciferase assay showed that miR-27b-3p downregulated signal transducers and activators of transcription 1 (STAT1) expression through direct binding with the 3′-UTR of STAT1. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-27b-3p attenuated UUO-induced renal fibrosis via downregulation of STAT1, α-SMA and collagen III. In conclusion, miR-27b-3p overexpression could alleviate renal fibrosis via suppressing STAT1 in vivo and in vitro. Therefore, miR-27b-3p might be a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of renal fibrosis.
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- Lin Bai
- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai'an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 62# Huaihai South Road, Huai'an, 223001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai'an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 62# Huaihai South Road, Huai'an, 223001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai'an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 62# Huaihai South Road, Huai'an, 223001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai'an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 62# Huaihai South Road, Huai'an, 223001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Huai'an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 62# Huaihai South Road, Huai'an, 223001, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Hou D, Xiong J, Peng Y, Li Y, Xiong L. Efficacy and safety of Xiaoaiping injection for breast cancer: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21932. [PMID: 32871934 PMCID: PMC7458194 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021932] [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] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Xiaoaiping injection, extracted from the Chinese herb Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb.) Wight et Arn., is a broad-spectrum anti-tumor drug and has been widely used for the treatment of breast cancer in China. The aim of this study is to systematically investigate the efficacy and safety of Xiaoaiping injection for the treatment of breast cancer. METHODS We will perform the comprehensive literature search in the following databases from their inceptions to August 2020 for data extraction: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database. Cochrane Risk of Bias tool will be used to assess the risk of bias of included studies. The RevMan 5.4 and Stata 16.0 software will be applied for statistical analyses. Statistical heterogeneity will be computed by I2 tests. Sensitivity analysis will be conducted to evaluate the stability of the results. The publication bias will be evaluated by funnel plots and Egger's test. The quality of evidence will be assessed by the GRADE system. RESULTS The results of our research will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. CONCLUSION The conclusion of this study will provide evidence to show whether Xiaoaiping injection is an effective intervention for patient with breast cancer. OSF REGISTRATION NUMBER 10.17605/OSF.IO/4ZUXC.
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- Daorui Hou
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Oncology, The First People's Hospital of Xiangtan City, Xiangtan, Hunan Province
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- Department of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital
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- Hangzhou Lin’an TCM Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guang’anmen Hospital
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Lv J, Zhuang K, Jiang X, Huang H, Quan S. Renoprotective Effect of Formononetin by Suppressing Smad3 Expression in Db/Db Mice. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2020; 13:3313-3324. [PMID: 33061493 PMCID: PMC7535125 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s272147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Glomerular sclerosis and renal interstitial fibrosis are the most important pathologies in the development of kidney damage under diabetic conditions. Smad3 plays antagonistic roles in high glucose-induced renal tubular fibrosis, which is an important treatment target for diabetic nephropathy (DN). Formononetin (FMN) has multiple effects on diabetic vascular complications including DN. However, whether it plays an anti-fibrosis role by regulating smad3 is unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the renoprotective effect of FMN by suppressing smad3 expression in db/db mice. METHODS FMN was orally administered to db/db mice with a dose of 25 or 50 mg/kg/day for 8 weeks. At the end of the study, serum, urine, and kidney samples were collected for biochemical and pathological examinations. The expressions of proteins and mRNA associated with renal fibrosis were determined by biochemical, histological, immunofluorescence, and real-time PCR analysis. RESULTS The results showed that FMN substantially improved the glucolipid metabolism, reduced the oxidative stress, and protected renal function in db/db mice. Meanwhile, protein and mRNA expression of smad3 and related regulatory factor of extracellular matrix deposition were significantly suppressed. CONCLUSION The present study suggested that FMN has a good renoprotective effect in DN, which plays an anti-fibrosis role in db/db mice by suppressing the expression of smad3.
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- Jiawei Lv
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou510006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou510006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou510006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou510006, People’s Republic of China
- Laboratory of Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou510006, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Heqing Huang; Shijian Quan Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 232 East Wai Huan Road, Guangzhou510006, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86 1 392 211 9719 Email ;
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou510006, People’s Republic of China
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