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Li M, Zhang X, Wang Y, Xiang B, Liu Z, Zhang W, Liu X, Guo R. Study on the Efficacy and Potential Mechanism of Topical Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction against Androgenetic Alopecia Based on Ultrahigh Performance Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry and RNA-seq. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:10834-10851. [PMID: 38463254 PMCID: PMC10918796 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a major problem that can happen to people of all ages, leading to psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression. Topical Shen Bai hair growing decoction (TSBHGD) is based on the pathogenesis of AGA, combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, improved by the Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital according to its clinical treatment experience. This study was designed to demonstrate the therapeutic efficacy of TSBHGD against AGA, analyze the chemical components of TSBHGD as well as the skin-retained and blood-retained components in mice after topical administration of TSBHGD, and clarify the mechanism of its therapeutic efficacy. It was demonstrated that TSBHGD could suppress TNF-α and IL-6 levels and improve pathological phenomena such as hair loss, reduced follicle density, and dermal thickness caused by testosterone solution. Totally 35 components were identified in TSBHGD extracts, 12 skin-retained components were identified in drug-containing skin, and 7 blood-retained components were identified in drug-containing plasma, according to ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Transcriptomic sequencing revealed that some of the genes in AGA mice had altered expression patterns, which could be reversed by TSBHGD. Through network pharmacology analysis, it was found that TSBHGD mainly regulated eight signaling pathways, among which the apoptosis signaling pathway ranked first with a significance of 0.00149. Finally, both Bcl-2 and Caspase family proteins in the apoptosis signaling pathway were examined by Western blot. It was confirmed that TSBHGD could inhibit the apoptosis level in AGA mice's skin tissue to exert an anti-AGA effect. This will facilitate the development of new-generation herbal compound formulas with precise efficacy and provide novel ideas for AGA therapy.
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- Mingxi Li
- State
Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
- Haihe
Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
- Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin
Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin 300120, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
- Haihe
Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
- Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin
Shangmei Cosmetics Co., Ltd, Tianjin 301617, China
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Chen Y, Lu Z, Feng J, Chen Z, Liu Z, Wang X, Yan H, Gao C. Novel recombinant R-spondin1 promotes hair regeneration by targeting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2023; 55:1213-1221. [PMID: 37475547 PMCID: PMC10448039 DOI: 10.3724/abbs.2023112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Roof plate-specific spondin 1 (R-spondin1, RSPO1) is a Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway activator that binds with Wnt ligands to stimulate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, which is key to hair regeneration. However, it is not clear whether recombinant RSPO1 (rRSPO1) affects hair regeneration. Here, we treat C57BL/6 male mice with rRSPO1 and investigate the expression of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and the activation of hair follicle stem cells in the dorsal skin. The mouse skin color score and hair-covered area are determined to describe hair growth, and the skin samples are subjected to H&E staining, western blot analysis and immunofluorescence staining to evaluate hair follicle development and the expressions of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related proteins. We find that rRSPO1 activates mouse hair follicle stem cells (mHFSCs) and accelerates hair regeneration. rRSPO1 increases the hair-covered area, the number of hair follicles, and the hair follicle diameter and length. Moreover, rRSPO1 enhances the activity of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related proteins and the expressions of HFSC markers, as well as mHFSC viability. These results indicate that subcutaneous injection of rRSPO1 can improve hair follicle development by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, thereby promoting hair regeneration. This study demonstrates that rRSPO1 has the potential to treat hair loss by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Yijun Chen
- />College of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural University/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control/State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding IndustryGuangzhou510642China
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- />College of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural University/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control/State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding IndustryGuangzhou510642China
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- />College of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural University/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control/State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding IndustryGuangzhou510642China
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- />College of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural University/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control/State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding IndustryGuangzhou510642China
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- />College of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural University/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control/State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding IndustryGuangzhou510642China
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- />College of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural University/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control/State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding IndustryGuangzhou510642China
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- />College of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural University/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control/State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding IndustryGuangzhou510642China
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- />College of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural University/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control/State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding IndustryGuangzhou510642China
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Feldman PR, Gentile P, Piwko C, Motswaledi HM, Gorun S, Pesachov J, Markel M, Silver MI, Brenkel M, Feldman OJ, Kamen CL, Uleryk E, Guevara-Aguirre J, Fiebig KM. Hair regrowth treatment efficacy and resistance in androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and continuous Bayesian network meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 9:998623. [PMID: 36755885 PMCID: PMC9900126 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.998623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) affects almost half the population, and several treatments intending to regenerate a normal scalp hair phenotype are used. This is the first study comparing treatment efficacy response and resistance using standardized continuous outcomes. Objective To systematically compare the relative efficacy of treatments used for terminal hair (TH) regrowth in women and men with AGA. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted (from inception to August 11, 2021) to identify randomized, Placebo-controlled trials with ≥ 20 patients and reporting changes in TH density after 24 weeks. Efficacy was analyzed by sex at 12 and 24 weeks using Bayesian network meta-analysis (B-NMA) and compared to frequentist and continuous outcomes profiles. Results The search identified 2,314 unique articles. Ninety-eight were included for full-text review, and 17 articles met the inclusion criteria for data extraction and analyses. Eligible treatments included ALRV5XR, Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day, Finasteride 1 mg/day, low-level laser comb treatment (LLLT), Minoxidil 2% and 5%, Nutrafol, and Viviscal. At 24 weeks, the B-NMA regrowth efficacy in TH/cm2 and significance (**) in women were ALRV5XR: 30.09**, LLLT: 16.62**, Minoxidil 2%: 12.13**, Minoxidil 5%: 10.82**, and Nutrafol: 7.32**, and in men; ALRV5XR: 21.03**, LLLT: 18.75**, Dutasteride: 18.37**, Viviscal: 13.23, Minoxidil 5%: 13.13**, Finasteride: 12.38, and Minoxidil 2%: 10.54. Two distinct TH regrowth response profiles were found; Continuous: ALRV5XR regrowth rates were linear in men and accelerated in women; Resistant: after 12 weeks, LLLT, Nutrafol, and Viviscal regrowth rates attenuated while Dutasteride and Finasteride plateaued; Minoxidil 2% and 5% lost some regrowth. There were no statistical differences for the same treatment between women and men. B-NMA provided more accurate, statistically relevant, and conservative results than the frequentist-NMA. Conclusion Some TH regrowth can be expected from most AGA treatments with less variability in women than men. Responses to drug treatments were rapid, showing strong early efficacy followed by the greatest resistance effects from flatlining to loss of regrowth after 12-16 weeks. Finasteride, Minoxidil 2% and Viviscal in men were not statistically different from Placebo. LLLT appeared more efficacious than pharmaceuticals. The natural product formulation ALRV5XR showed better efficacy in all tested parameters without signs of treatment resistance (see Graphical abstract). Systematic review registration www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.asp?ID=CRD42021268040, identifier CRD42021268040.
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- Peter R. Feldman
- Arbor Life Labs, Toronto, ON, Canada,Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom,*Correspondence: Peter R. Feldman,
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- Surgical Science Department, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Faculty of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, London, ON, Canada,School or Mathematics and Statistics, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Arbor Life Labs, Toronto, ON, Canada,Faculty of Science, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- College of Medicine, Universidad San Francisco De Quito (USFQ), Quito, Ecuador,Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands,Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Reproduction (IEMYR), Quito, Ecuador,College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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Shepherd A, Brunckhorst O, Ahmed K, Xu Q. Botanicals in health and disease of the testis and male fertility: A scoping review. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 106:154398. [PMID: 36049429 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Male factor infertility often results from testicular disorders leading to inadequate sperm quantity and quality. Both beneficial and detrimental effects of botanical products, especially herbal medicines, on testicular functions and male fertility have been reported in the literature. PURPOSE This scoping review aims to map the main clinical evidence on different impacts of botanical entities on the testis and to critically appraise relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in the recent 5 years, so as to inform the future. METHODS Systematic reviews, meta-analyses and RCT reports on botanical impacts on testicular functions and male fertility were retrieved and synthesized from Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, ProQuest, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar up to 10th May 2022. RCTs published since 2018 were critically appraised against good practice guidelines for RCT and for reporting herbal studies. RESULTS We identified 24 systematic reviews and meta-analyses published since 2005, by authors from Iran (25%), China (21%), USA (12.5%) and 9 other countries. All but two were published in English. Only 3 systematic review protocols were identified, all published in English from China in the recent 3 years. We identified 125 RCTs published in six languages, mainly English (55%) and Chinese (42%). They were published since 1994 from 23 countries on all the six inhabitable continents, with China (46%), Australia (8%), USA (8%), India (7%) and Iran (5%) being the leading contributors. 72% and 28% RCTs published in English were on efficacy (botanicals vs placebo) and comparative effectiveness (a botanical vs other treatments), respectively. In contrast, 98% RCT reports in Chinese were on comparative effectiveness, with merely 2% on efficacy. Among all the 125 RCTs, 57% were studies in patients with semen abnormality and/or male infertility, 22% investigated herbal effects in healthy men, 14% were on patients with male sexual dysfunction and hypogonadism, and 7% were conducted in men with non-sexual disorders. Since 2018, 32 RCTs have been published, in English (69%) or Chinese (31%). Nineteen RCT reports from China, India, Japan and Korea all studied herbal formulae while the 13 RCT reports from Australia, Brazil, Czech and Italy, Iran, Malaysia, Spain, the UK and the USA all exclusively studied extracts of a single species. Putting geo-cultural differences aside, gossypol and extracts of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. f. were found to be detrimental to the testis and male fertility, while the extracts of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal and traditional Chinese medicine Qilin Pill, etc., might improve testosterone levels and semen parameters, thus could be therapeutic for male sexual dysfunction and infertility. However, all still require further evaluation in view of recurring weaknesses in quality control of herbal materials, RCT design and reporting. For example, only 9%-23% of the RCTs published since 2018 provided information on voucher samples, chemical profiling, herbal authentication and herbal extraction. CONCLUSION Research on botanicals and the testis has been reported worldwide, demonstrating clear geo-cultural differences in studied plant species, botanical types, study objectives and quality of research design, implementation and reporting. Due to a few recurring weaknesses in the literature, this study is unable to recommend the use of any specific botanicals, however, current evidence does indicate that botanicals can be double-edged swords to the testis and male fertility. To secure better clinical evidence, future studies must faithfully implement existing and emerging good practice guidelines.
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- Adam Shepherd
- GKT School of Medical Education, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- MRC Centre for Transplantation, Guy's Hospital Campus, King's College London, King's Health Partners, London, United Kingdom
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- MRC Centre for Transplantation, Guy's Hospital Campus, King's College London, King's Health Partners, London, United Kingdom; Department of Urology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Renal Sciences and Integrative Chinese Medicine Laboratory, Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia Based on Animal Experiments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:2588608. [PMID: 36267090 PMCID: PMC9578824 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2588608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background In the present study, we systematically evaluated the effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in rodent models (rats and mice) to provide potential evidence for the treatment of AGA by TCM. Methods Previous research papers focusing on the treatment of AGA by TCM were retrieved from various electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, Vip, Wanfang data, and CBM) up to October 30, 2021. Screening of the literature was performed independently, and data were extracted and assessed. A meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software. Results When compared with the model groups, a group of C57BL/6 mice treated with TCM showed an increase in the total number of hair follicles (mean difference [MD] = 11.99, 95% confidence interval [CI] [5.94,18.03], P=0.0001), as well as a decrease in serum testosterone (T) level (MD = -1.10, 95% CI [-1.43, -0.78], P < 0.00001), skin discoloration time (MD = -2.93, 95% CI [-4.03, -1.84], P < 0.00001), and skin hair growth time (MD = -3.16, 95% CI [-4.16, -2.16], P < 0.00001). Terminal hair/vellus hair also increased in TCM-treated AGA animals (MD = 3.02, 95% CI [2.05, 3.98], P < 0.00001). No significant difference was found in serum estradiol (E2) level, skin tissue E2 level, or skin tissue T level between the TCM-treated group and the model group. Conclusion TCM can increase the total number of hair follicles and terminal hair/vellus hair ratio, and reduce skin discoloration time and skin hair growth time in AGA animal models. These effects may be related to the reduction of the serum T level in AGA animals. These conclusions need to be verified by high-quality studies as the current analysis may be affected by the number and quality of the studies identified.
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Tan X, He Y, Ou Y, Xiong X, Deng Y. Exploring the Mechanisms and Molecular Targets of Taohong Siwu Decoction for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Based on Network Analysis and Molecular Docking. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2022; 15:1225-1236. [PMID: 35800455 PMCID: PMC9255905 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s361820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Purpose Taohong Siwu decoction (THSWD) is traditionally used to treat androgenic alopecia (AGA) in clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine. This study used a network pharmacology approach to elucidate the molecular mechanism governing the effect of THSWD on AGA. Materials and Methods The major active components and their corresponding targets of THSWD were screened. AGA-related targets were obtained by analyzing the differentially expressed genes between AGA patients and healthy individuals. The protein–protein interaction networks of putative targets of THSWD and AGA-related targets were visualized and merged to identify the candidate targets for THSWD against AGA. Gene ontology (GO) biological processes and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis for core targets were performed. Finally, the key effective components and core targets screened were verified by molecular docking. Results In this study, 69 compounds and 202 compound targets of THSWD, as well as 1158 disease targets, were screened. Forty-five interactive targets were identified for constructing the “ingredient-targets” network. The functional annotations of target genes were found to be related to oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species, and hydrogen peroxide. Pathways involved in the treatment of AGA included apoptosis and PI3K-AKT signaling pathways. The luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, baicalein, and beta-carotene were identified as the vital active compounds, and AKT1, TP53, JUN, CASP3 and MYC were considered as the core targets. Assessment of molecular docking revealed that these active compounds and targets had good-binding interactions. Conclusion The results indicated that the effects of THSWD against AGA may be related to anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation properties of the compounds through the specific biological processes and the related pathways.
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- Xiaoqi Tan
- Department of Dermatology STD, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology STD, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Health Management Center, Luzhou People’s Hospital, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology STD, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology STD, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Yongqiong Deng; Xia Xiong, Department of Dermatology STD, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China, Email ;
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A network pharmacology-based approach to explore mechanism of action of medicinal herbs for alopecia treatment. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2852. [PMID: 35181715 PMCID: PMC8857194 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06811-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Hair loss is one of the most common skin problems experienced by more than half of the world's population. In East Asia, medicinal herbs have been used widely in clinical practice to treat hair loss. Recent studies, including systematic literature reviews, indicate that medicinal herbs may demonstrate potential effects for hair loss treatment. In a previous study, we identified medical herbs used frequently for alopecia treatment. Herein, we explored the potential novel therapeutic mechanisms of 20 vital medicinal herbs for alopecia treatment that could distinguish them from known mechanisms of conventional drugs using network pharmacology analysis methods. We determined the herb-ingredient–target protein networks and ingredient-associated protein (gene)-associated pathway networks and calculated the weighted degree centrality to define the strength of the connections. Data showed that 20 vital medicinal herbs could exert therapeutic effects on alopecia mainly mediated via regulation of various target genes and proteins, including acetylcholinesterase (AChE), phospholipase A2 (PLA2) subtypes, ecto-5-nucleotidase (NTE5), folate receptor (FR), nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), and quinolinate phosphoribosyltransferase (QPRT). Findings regarding target genes/proteins and pathways of medicinal herbs associated with alopecia treatment offer insights for further research to better understand the pathogenesis and therapeutic mechanism of medicinal herbs for alopecia treatment with traditional herbal medicine.
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Efficacy of Longdan Xiegan Decoction on the Treatment of Eczema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:8836117. [PMID: 33680065 PMCID: PMC7906809 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8836117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Longdan Xiegan decoction (LDXGD) has been widely used in the treatment of eczema. In recent years, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of LDXGD for the treatment of eczema have gradually increased. Most of the results show that LDXGD is effective in treating eczema. However, whether these conclusions are reliable or not requires meta-analysis. Objective This study aimed to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of LDXGD in the treatment of eczema. Materials and Methods Seven electronic databases, including PubMed, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Cochrane Library, Chinese Biomedical Literature on Disc (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang, and Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP) were systematically searched from their inception until January 2021. Risk of bias was assessed using criteria from the Cochrane Collaboration and meta-analysis was conducted on the screened literature data using Review Manage (RevMan 5.3). Then, to assess the quality of evidence, the GRADE criteria was adopted. Results 14 RCTs with 1080 participants were identified. Meta-analysis indicated that compared with western medicine (WM), the cure rate and the total effective rate of LDXGD in treating eczema were higher. Meanwhile, the recurrence rate and the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) after treatment were lower. The adverse reaction was reported in 5 out of 14 studies without significant statistical difference. According to GRADE criteria, the quality of evidence was low for all outcomes except for the cure rate (moderate-quality evidence) and the total effective rate (moderate-quality evidence). Conclusion The clinical efficacy of LDXGD in the treatment of eczema was more effective compared with the one of conventional WM alone. However, due to the limitation of the quality of the included studies, additional studies are required to further confirm these results.
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