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Yang X, Dai L, Yan F, Ma Y, Guo X, Jenis J, Wang Y, Zhang J, Miao X, Shang X. The phytochemistry and pharmacology of three Rheum species: A comprehensive review with future perspectives. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 131:155772. [PMID: 38852474 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Rheum palmatum, R. tanguticum, and R. officinale, integral species of the genus Rheum, are widely used across global temperate and subtropical regions. These species are incorporated in functional foods, medicines, and cosmetics, recognized for their substantial bioactive components. PURPOSE This review aims to synthesize developments from 2014 to 2023 concerning the botanical characteristics, ethnopharmacology, nutritional values, chemical compositions, pharmacological activities, mechanisms of action, and toxicity of these species. METHODS Data on the three Rheum species were gathered from a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed articles, patents, and clinical trials accessed through PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and CNKI. RESULTS The aerial parts are nutritionally rich, providing essential amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals, suitable for use as health foods or supplements. Studies have identified 143 chemical compounds, including anthraquinones, anthrones, flavonoids, and chromones, which contribute to their broad pharmacological properties such as laxative, anti-diarrheal, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, cardiovascular, antidiabetic, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects. Notably, the materials science approach has enhanced understanding of their medicinal capabilities through the evaluation of bioactive compounds in different therapeutic contexts. CONCLUSION As medicinal and economically significant herb species, Rheum species provide both edible aerial parts and medicinal underground components that offer substantial health benefits. These characteristics present new opportunities for developing nutritional ingredients and therapeutic products, bolstering the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Xiaorong Yang
- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, PR China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural Univerisity, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- The First People`s Hospital of Lanzhou City, Lanzhou 730050, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, PR China
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- College of Tibetan Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, PR China
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- The Research Center for Medicinal Plants, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, PR China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural Univerisity, Lanzhou 730070, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project, Gansu Province, Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, PR China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural Univerisity, Lanzhou 730070, PR China.
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Akarasereenont P, Pattanapholkornsakul S, Limsuvan S, Mamaethong D, Booranasubkajorn S, Pakaprot N, Tripatara P, Pilakasiri K. Therapeutic potential of Thai herbal formula for cognitive impairment: A metabolomics approach for Comprehensive Insights. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28027. [PMID: 38560220 PMCID: PMC10981045 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Chronic cerebral ischemia hypoperfusion plays a role in the initiation and progression of vascular dementia, which causes changes in metabolites. Currently, there is no standard treatment to treat, prevent and reduce the severity of this condition. Thai herbal Yahom no.20 (YHF20) is indicated for fatigue and dizziness. The components of YHF20 have been found to have pharmacological effects related to the pathology of chronic cerebral ischemia hypoperfusion. This study aimed to investigate metabolomic changes after YHF20 administration in a rat model of permanent bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (2-VO) induced chronic cerebral ischemia hypoperfusion, and to explore its impact on spatial learning and memory. Albino Wistar rats were randomly allocated to 5 groups; sham, 2-VO, 2-VO+ 100 mg/kg YHF20, 2-VO+300 mg/kg YHF20, and 2-VO+1000 mg/kg YHF20. The rats were administered YHF20 daily by oral gavage for 56 days after 2-VO induction. Plasma was collected weekly for metabolome change analysis using LC-MS/QTof and toxicity study. The rats were evaluated for spatial learning and memory using the Morris water maze. The results showed that 78 known metabolites and 10 tentative pathways altered after chronic cerebral hypoperfusion, although it was not able to determine the effect on memory and learning behaviors of rats. Glutathione and glutathione metabolism might be metabolite-pathway that were the affect after YHF20 administration in cerebral ischemic condition. The 4 known metabolites may be the metabolites from the constituents of YHF20 could be considered and confirmed for quality control purpose. In conclusion, YHF20 administration might contribute to metabolic changes related to cerebral ischemia condition without the effect on spatial learning and memory, including hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity after 56 days of treatment. Alterations in the potential metabolites may provide data support for elucidating dementia pathogenesis and selecting pathways for intervention.
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- Pravit Akarasereenont
- Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
- Siriraj Metabolomics and Phenomics Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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Activated AMPK Protects Against Chronic Cerebral Ischemia in Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis Mice. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2022:10.1007/s10571-022-01312-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s10571-022-01312-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Integrated Network Pharmacology and UPLC/Q-TOF-MS Screen System to Exploring Anti-Inflammatory Active Components and Mechanism of Shunaoxin Pills. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:2868767. [PMID: 35463086 PMCID: PMC9023156 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2868767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Chronic cerebral ischemia (CCI) is a pathological condition associated with a variety of cerebrovascular diseases. Shunaoxin pills (SNX) are a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) used to improve blood circulation. However, its multicomponent and multitarget features make it difficult to decipher the molecular mechanisms. Objective Thus, in this study, we aimed to identify the key anti-inflammatory components of SNX as markers for standardization and quality control and the potential pharmacological mechanisms of SNX in the treatment of CCI by network pharmacology to provide scientific evidence of its clinical efficacy. Methods We evaluated the anti-inflammatory effect of SNX using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectroscopy (UPLC/Q-TOF-MS) combined with a dual-luciferase reporter assay for nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) inhibition to identify the active components in SNX. In addition, key pathways involved in the anti-inflammatory effect of SNX were predicted using a network pharmacology approach, and some crucial proteins and pathways were further validated by Western blotting. Results Shunaoxin pills inhibited NF-κB through tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) stimulation in 293T cells. The therapeutic effect may be related to 10 pathways regulated by ligustilide, ferulic acid, ligustrazine, and senkyunolide I. It was further confirmed that ligustilide could reduce the inflammatory response by inhibiting the phosphorylation of p38 and 3-phosphoinositide-dependent kinase 1 (PDK1). Conclusions Ligustilide, senkyunolide I, ferulic acid, and ligustrazine could be used as anti-inflammatory Q-markers to control the quality of SNX, and p38 and PDK1 might be potential targets of SNX in the treatment of CCI.
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Zhao W, An R, Liu F, Gu J, Sun Y, Xu S, Pan Y, Gao Z, Ji H, Du Z. Urinary metabolomics analysis of the protective effects of Daming capsule on hyperlipidemia rats using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. J Sep Sci 2021; 44:3305-3318. [PMID: 34185383 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202100113] [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: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Hyperlipidemia is recognized as one of the most important risk factors for morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular diseases. Daming capsule, a Chinese patent medicine, has shown definitive efficacy in patients with hyperlipidemia. In this study, serum biochemistry and histopathology assessment were used to investigate the lipid-lowering effect of Daming capsule. Furthermore, urinary metabolomics based on ultra high performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry was conducted to identify the urinary biomarkers associated with hyperlipidemia and discover the underlying mechanisms of the antihyperlipidemic action of Daming capsule. After 10 weeks of treatment, Daming capsule significantly lowered serum lipid levels and ameliorated hepatic steatosis induced by a high-fat diet. A total of 33 potential biomarkers associated with hyperlipidemia were identified, among which 26 were robustly restored to normal levels after administration of Daming capsule. Pathway analysis revealed that the lipid-lowering effect of Daming capsule is related to the regulation of multiple metabolic pathways including vitamin B and amino acid metabolism, tricarboxylic acid cycle, and pentose phosphate pathway. Notably, the study demonstrates that metabolomics is a powerful tool to elucidate the multitarget mechanism of traditional Chinese medicines, thereby promoting their research and development.
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- Wenting Zhao
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China.,Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The University Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Heilongjiang Higher Education Institutions, Harbin, P. R. China.,Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, P. R. China
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Remote ischemic postconditioning attenuates damage in rats with chronic cerebral ischemia by upregulating the autophagolysosome pathway via the activation of TFEB. Exp Mol Pathol 2020; 115:104475. [PMID: 32473154 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2020.104475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The transcription factor EB (TFEB) is known for its role in lysosomal biogenesis, and it coordinates this process by driving autophagy and lysosomal gene expression during ischemia. In the present study, we aimed to explore the role of the TFEB-regulated autophagolysosome pathway (ALP) in rats with chronic cerebral ischemia (CCI) that were treated with remote ischemic postconditioning (RIPC). A modified 2-vessel occlusion (2-VO) method was utilized to establish the CCI rat model, and the CCI rats were identified by the Morris water maze test and histological staining. After the CCI rats were treated with RIPC, the damage to the rat cortex and hippocampal tissues and the status of the ALP were determined. Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence assays were performed to observe the nuclear translocation of TFEB. The rats were injected with TFEB siRNA via the lateral ventricle to investigate the effect of TFEB siRNA on the RIPC-treated CCI rats. The results suggested that RIPC of the CCI rats alleviated nerve injury, induced TFEB translocation into the nucleus, upregulated autophagy-related protein expression, and activated ALP machinery. Furthermore, TFEB siRNA decreased the levels of TFEB and impaired the neuroprotective effects of RIPC on the CCI rats. Collectively, we highlighted that RIPC attenuates damage in CCI rats via the activation of the TFEB-mediated ALP.
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Severiano DLR, Oliveira-Lima OC, Vasconcelos GA, Lemes Marques B, Almeida de Carvalho G, Freitas EMM, Xavier CH, Gomez MV, Pinheiro ACO, Gomez RS, Vaz BG, Pinto MCX. Cerebral Lipid Dynamics in Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion Model by DESI-MS Imaging. Neuroscience 2019; 426:1-12. [PMID: 31785353 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2019.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Vascular dementia (VD) is a major cognitive disorder originated from a blood flow disruption in the brain. This process leads to chronic cerebral ischemia that deeply affects neuronal tissues and lipid homeostasis. The understanding of cerebral lipid dynamics during chronic ischemia can reveal biomarkers and novel pharmacological targets for the treatment of VD. In this study, we used the Desorption Electrospray Ionization - imaging mass spectrometry (DESI-IMS) technique to map lipids in the rat brain tissues after bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (BCCAO) rat model of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion. The brain imaging enabled the detection of differences in lipids from ischemic and non-ischemic brains. The analysis demonstrated that arachidonic acid (ARA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), dihomo-γ-linolenic acid, hydroxyeicosatetraenoic (HETE)-Ala and glycerophosphoethanolamine levels were significantly reduced in the hippocampus and cortex of animals submitted to BCCAO model when compared to control animals. Decanoic acid was increased after 30 days of BCCAO model. Partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) could discriminate between BCCAO group and the control group, in which γ-linolenic acid (m/z 277) ion and stearic acid (m/z 283) had the highest discrimination potential. Taken together, these findings indicate that lipid dynamics are altered in chronic ischemia-induced by BCCAO in rats and indicate potential biomarkers and pharmacological targets for VD.
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- Dryelle L R Severiano
- Laboratório de Neuroquímica e Neurofarmacologia, Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neuroquímica e Neurofarmacologia, Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cromatografia e Espectrometria de Massas, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neuroquímica e Neurofarmacologia, Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neuroquímica e Neurofarmacologia, Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neuroquímica e Neurofarmacologia, Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa da Santa Casa de Misericórdia, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30130-100, Brazil
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- Departamento de Cirurgia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30130-100, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cromatografia e Espectrometria de Massas, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Neuroquímica e Neurofarmacologia, Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás 74690-900, Brazil.
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Jang SH, Yang DK. The combination of Cassia obtusifolia L. and Foeniculum vulgare M. exhibits a laxative effect on loperamide-induced constipation of rats. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0195624. [PMID: 29621360 PMCID: PMC5886691 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Chronic constipation is a functional gastrointestinal disease that is detrimental to the quality of patient life. Cassia obtusifolia L. (CO) and Foeniculum vulgare M. (FV) are commonly used as medicinal foods in many countries. We aimed to examine the laxative effect and their underlying mechanism of CO and FV mixture on loperamide (lop)-induced constipated rats. To determine the laxative effects of these compounds, Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into six groups: the control, lop-induced constipated (2mg/kg), and three doses (100, 300, and 500mg/kg) of CO and FV mixture-, and Bisacodyl (bis, 3.3mg/kg)-treated groups. The mixture of CO and FV and bis were orally administered once a day for 4 weeks. For induction of constipation, the lop were treated with a dose of 2 mg/kg twice a day on the 3rd week after treatments of CO and FV extracts and bis. The results were revealed that the CO and FV mixture has the laxative effects more than those in CO and FV-alone treatments on constipated rats by determining the stool parameters, including stool number and weight. Indeed, stool parameters, such as, stool number, weight, and water contents and colonic peristalsis from the intestinal transit length and ratio were dramatically improved by CO and FV mixture treatment. Histological study also revealed that CO and FV mixture enhanced the thicknesses of mucosa and muscular layers of the colon in constipated rats. For their underlying mechanism, the mRNAs and proteins expression of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAchR) M2 and M3 and their downstream signaling were preserved by CO and FV mixture treatment in constipated rats. Therefore, this study suggests that treatment with CO and FV mixture has beneficial effects against constipation. We further suggest that CO and FV mixture may be utilized as an alternative therapeutic strategy for constipation.
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- Seung Hee Jang
- Research & Development in TEAZEN, Inc., Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Gobong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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Lee K, Joo H, Sun M, Kim M, Kim B, Lee BJ, Cho JH, Jung JY, Park JW, Bu Y. Review on the characteristics of liver-pacifying medicinal in relation to the treatment of stroke: from scientific evidence to traditional medical theory. J TRADIT CHIN MED 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcm.2018.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Zhang H, Lai Q, Li Y, Liu Y, Yang M. Learning and memory improvement and neuroprotection of Gardenia jasminoides (Fructus gardenia) extract on ischemic brain injury rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2017; 196:225-235. [PMID: 27940085 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.11.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Gardenia jasminoides Ellis is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that containing a variety of effective active ingredients and exhibits diverse pharmacological functions, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and nerve protection. AIM OF THE STUDY This study investigated the effect of Gardenia jasminoides extract (GJE) and Geniposide on learning and memory improvement and neuroprotection in a rat model with chronic cerebral ischemia, as well as explore the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS The crude GJE was prepared using the methods of water extraction and alcohol precipitation, and refined by macroporous adsorption resin. The chronic cerebral ischemia model was simulated by permanent occlusion of bilateral common carotid arteries in rats. GJE was taken at three doses groups (150mg/kg, 100mg/kg, 50mg/kg), Geniposide group (50mg/kg), and oral administration for 30 days. Memory function was assessed using Morris water maze test. The morphological changes of hippocampus and related parts of brain in rats by Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE) staining were observed. Moreover, the levels of Acetylcholin Esterase (AchE), Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS), Malondialdehyde (MDA), Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) in the brain tissue were quantified. RESULTS GJE contained 27% gardenoside and 72% total iridoid glycoside. The chronic cerebral ischemia rat model has been proved successfully. The memory function of the rats assessed using Morris water maze test showed that GJE significantly shortened the escape latency of rats, but had no significant improvement on the number of times crossing the platform and the percentage of time spent in the target quadrant. HE staining showed that the apoptosis and necrosis of the cortex and hippocampus in the GJE group were significantly reduced. In addition, it was found that GJE could significantly improved the content of SOD, inhibited NOS and AchE activity in brain tissue, but did not show a significant reduction in the content of MDA. The effect of medium dosage of GJE was the best among these three dose groups and also better than Geniposide according to the results of all the detection index. CONCLUSIONS GJE had the functions of learning and memory improvement and the neuroprotection on chronic cerebral ischemia model rats. The mechanisms were found to be strongly correlated with antioxygen free radical, reduction of NO toxicity and AChE activity, and brain neuron protective effect. GJE could be able to play a better effect on improving chronic cerebral ischemia than Geniposide.
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- Haiyan Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of TCM, Nanchang 330004, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of TCM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- National Pharmaceutical Engineering Center for Solid Preparation in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nanchang 330006, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of TCM, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of TCM, Nanchang 330004, China; Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, China
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Du SQ, Wang XR, Xiao LY, Tu JF, Zhu W, He T, Liu CZ. Molecular Mechanisms of Vascular Dementia: What Can Be Learned from Animal Models of Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion? Mol Neurobiol 2016; 54:3670-3682. [PMID: 27206432 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-016-9915-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Vascular dementia (VD) is defined as a progressive neurodegenerative disease of cognitive decline, attributable to cerebrovascular factors. Numerous studies have demonstrated that chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) is associated with the initiation and progression of VD and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Suitable animal models were established to replicate such pathological condition in experimental research, which contributes largely to comprehending causal relationships between CCH and cognitive impairment. The most widely used experimental model of VD and CCH is permanent bilateral common carotid artery occlusion in rats. In CCH models, changes of learning and memory, cerebral blood flow (CBF), energy metabolism, and neuropathology initiated by ischemia were revealed. However, in order to achieve potential therapeutic targets, particular mechanisms in cognitive and neuropathological changes from CCH to dementia should be investigated. Recent studies have shown that hypoperfusion resulted in a chain of disruption of homeostatic interactions, including oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, neurotransmitter system dysfunction, mitochondrial dysfunction, disturbance of lipid metabolism, and alterations of growth factors. Evidence from experimental studies that elucidate the damaging effects of such imbalances suggests their critical roles in the pathogenesis of VD. The present review provides a summary of the achievements in mechanisms made with the CCH models, permits an understanding of the causative role played by CCH in VD, and highlights preventative and therapeutic prospects.
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Affiliation(s)
- Si-Qi Du
- Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, 23 Meishuguanhou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, 23 Meishuguanhou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 11 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 11 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, 23 Meishuguanhou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, 23 Meishuguanhou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Capital Medical University, 23 Meishuguanhou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China.
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Synergism of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Illustrated by Danshen Compound. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 2016:7279361. [PMID: 27190537 PMCID: PMC4846759 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7279361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2015] [Revised: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The primary therapeutic effects of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) are based on the properties of each herb and the strategic combination of herbs in formulae. The herbal formulae are constructed according to Chinese medicine theory: the “Traditional Principles for Constructing Chinese Herbal Medicinal Formulae” and the “Principles of Combining Medicinal Substances.” These principles of formulation detail how and why multiple medicinal herbs with different properties are combined together into a single formula. However, the concept of herbal synergism in CHM still remains a mystery due to lack of scientific data and modern assessment methods. The Compound Danshen Formula (CDF) is a validated formula that has been used to treat a variety of diseases for hundreds of years in China and other countries. The CDF will be employed to illustrate the theory and principle of Chinese herbal medicine formulation. The aim of this review is to describe how Chinese herbal medicinal formulae are constructed according to Chinese medicine theory and to illustrate with scientific evidence how Chinese herbs work synergistically within a formula, thereby supporting Chinese medicine theory and practice.
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