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Zhang D, Jiang H, Yang X, Zheng S, Li Y, Liu S, Xu X. Traditional Chinese Medicine and renal regeneration: experimental evidence and future perspectives. Chin Med 2024; 19:77. [PMID: 38831435 PMCID: PMC11149241 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-00935-9] [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: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Repair of acute kidney injury (AKI) is a typical example of renal regeneration. AKI is characterized by tubular cell death, peritubular capillary (PTC) thinning, and immune system activation. After renal tubule injury, resident renal progenitor cells, or renal tubule dedifferentiation, give rise to renal progenitor cells and repair the damaged renal tubule through proliferation and differentiation. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) also play an important role in renal tubular repair. AKI leads to sparse PTC, affecting the supply of nutrients and oxygen and indirectly aggravating AKI. Therefore, repairing PTC is important for the prognosis of AKI. The activation of the immune system is conducive for the body to clear the necrotic cells and debris generated by AKI; however, if the immune activation is too strong or lengthy, it will cause damage to renal tubule cells or inhibit their repair. Macrophages have been shown to play an important role in the repair of kidney injury. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has unique advantages in the treatment of AKI and a series of studies have been conducted on the topic in recent years. Herein, the role of TCM in promoting the repair of renal injury and its molecular mechanism is discussed from three perspectives: repair of renal tubular epithelial cells, repair of PTC, and regulation of macrophages to provide a reference for the treatment and mechanistic research of AKI.
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- Denglu Zhang
- Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Dominant Diseases of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Urinary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Pediatric Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.
- Engineering Laboratory of Urinary Organ and Functional Reconstruction of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.
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- Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Dominant Diseases of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
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- Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Dominant Diseases of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
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Yao J, Peng T, Shao C, Liu Y, Lin H, Liu Y. The Antioxidant Action of Astragali radix: Its Active Components and Molecular Basis. Molecules 2024; 29:1691. [PMID: 38675511 PMCID: PMC11052376 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Astragali radix is a traditional medicinal herb with a long history and wide application. It is frequently used in prescriptions with other medicinal materials to replenish Qi. According to the classics of traditional Chinese medicine, Astragali radix is attributed with properties such as Qi replenishing and surface solidifying, sore healing and muscle generating, and inducing diuresis to reduce edema. Modern pharmacological studies have demonstrated that some extracts and active ingredients in Astragali radix function as antioxidants. The polysaccharides, saponins, and flavonoids in Astragali radix offer beneficial effects in preventing and controlling diseases caused by oxidative stress. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive research on the effective components and molecular mechanisms through which Astragali radix exerts antioxidant activity. In this paper, we review the active components with antioxidant effects in Astragali radix; summarize the content, bioavailability, and antioxidant mechanisms; and offer a reference for the clinical application of Astragalus and the future development of novel antioxidants.
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- Juan Yao
- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730101, China; (T.P.); (C.S.); (H.L.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730101, China; (T.P.); (C.S.); (H.L.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730101, China; (T.P.); (C.S.); (H.L.)
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- College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730013, China;
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- College of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730101, China; (T.P.); (C.S.); (H.L.)
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- College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730013, China;
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Liu Y, Huang Y, Sun D, Ye N, Chen T, Yang M, Zhou L, Zou H. Research progress of astragaloside IV in treating acute kidney injury. Int Urol Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s11255-024-04016-6. [PMID: 38494585 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-024-04016-6] [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: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most common clinical critical illnesses, with decreased glomerular filtration rate, retention of nitrogen products, water and electrolyte disorders, and acid-base imbalance as the main clinical manifestations. Presently, there is no effective treatment for acute kidney injury, but the main treatment is to cure the primary disease, remove risk factors, maintain acid-base and water-electrolyte balance, and undergo kidney replacement. However, the mortality rate is still high. Investigations and studies showed that the mortality rate of patients with acute kidney injury in the ICU is 5-80% [1]. In recent years, Chinese medicine has been widely used in acute kidney injury treatment due to its complete dialectical system and rich experience. Astragalus is a commonly used medicine in traditional Chinese medicine to treat acute kidney injury. Astragaloside IV is the main active component of traditional Chinese medicine, Astragalus membranaceus. This article summarizes the relevant studies on treating acute kidney injury with astragaloside IV.
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- Yu Liu
- Department of Nephrology, Health Science Center, South China Hospital, Shenzhen University, No.1, Fuxin Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound, ImagingSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.39, Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Health Science Center, South China Hospital, Shenzhen University, No.1, Fuxin Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.39, Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Health Science Center, South China Hospital, Shenzhen University, No.1, Fuxin Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.39, Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Health Science Center, South China Hospital, Shenzhen University, No.1, Fuxin Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, No. 2001, Longxiang Avenue, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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Zhang B, Huang S, Liu Z, Liu X, Jiang Z, Chen J, Zeng Y. Investigation of the Metabolism of Astragaloside IV in a Puromycin-Damaged Rat Model by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS Analysis. PLANTA MEDICA 2024; 90:154-165. [PMID: 37931776 DOI: 10.1055/a-2186-3182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) has been shown to provide renal protection in various kidney injury models. However, the metabolic profile variation of AS-IV in pathological models in vivo is not well established. This study aims to explore the metabolic pathway of AS-IV in vivo in the classical puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN)-induced kidney injury in a rat model. Twelve Wistar rats were randomly divided into the AS-IV (CA) and the PAN+AS-IV (PA) treatment groups. PAN was injected by a single tail intravenous (i. v.) injection at 5 mg/100 g body weight, and AS-IV was administered intragastrically (i. g.) at 40 mg/kg for 10 days. Fecal samples of these rats were collected, and metabolites of AS-IV were detected by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) to explore the AS-IV metabolic pathway. The metabolic differences between the AS-IV and PAN+AS-IV groups were compared. A total of 25 metabolites were detected, and deglycosylation, deoxygenation, and methyl oxidation were found to be the main metabolic pathways of AS-IV in vivo. The abundance of most of these metabolites in the PAN+AS-IV group was lower than that in the AS-IV treatment group, and differences for seven of them were statistically significant. Our study indicates that AS-IV metabolism is affected in the PAN-induced kidney injury rat model.
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- Bing Zhang
- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Hospital Chinese Medicine Preparation, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Fourth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Fourth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Hospital Chinese Medicine Preparation, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Shi Y, Shi X, Zhao M, Ma S, Zhang Y. Pharmacological potential of Astragali Radix for the treatment of kidney diseases. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 123:155196. [PMID: 37952410 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155196] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the increasing prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, the incidence of kidney diseases is also increasing, resulting in a serious public burden. Conventional treatments for kidney diseases have unsatisfactory effects and are associated with adverse reactions. Traditional Chinese medicines have good curative effects and advantages over conventional treatments for preventing and treating kidney diseases. Astragali Radix is a Chinese herbal medicine widely used to treat kidney diseases. PURPOSE To review the potential applications and molecular mechanisms underlying the renal protective effects of Astragali Radix and its components and to provide direction and reference for new therapeutic strategies and future research and development of Astragali Radix. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science were searched using keywords, including "Astragali Radix," "Astragalus," "Astragaloside IV" (AS-IV), "Astragali Radix polysaccharide" (APS), and "kidney diseases." Reports on the effects of Astragali Radix and its components on kidney diseases were identified and reviewed. RESULTS The main components of Astragali Radix with kidney-protective properties include AS-IV, APS, calycosin, formononetin, and hederagenin. Astragali Radix and its active components have potential pharmacological effects for the treatment of kidney diseases, including acute kidney injury, diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive renal damage, chronic glomerulonephritis, and kidney stones. The pharmacological effects of Astragali Radix are manifested through the inhibition of inflammation, oxidative stress, fibrosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress, apoptosis, and ferroptosis, as well as the regulation of autophagy. CONCLUSION Astragali Radix is a promising drug candidate for treating kidney diseases. However, current research is limited to animal and cell studies, underscoring the need for further verifications using high-quality clinical data.
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- Yue Shi
- Department of Nephrology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
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- Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China.
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Jin X, He R, Lin Y, Liu J, Wang Y, Li Z, Liao Y, Yang S. Shenshuaifu Granule Attenuates Acute Kidney Injury by Inhibiting Ferroptosis Mediated by p53/SLC7A11/GPX4 Pathway. Drug Des Devel Ther 2023; 17:3363-3383. [PMID: 38024532 PMCID: PMC10656853 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s433994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common clinical condition resulting in a rapid decline in renal function, and requires improvement in effective preventive measures. Ferroptosis, a novel form of cell death, is closely related to AKI. Shenshuaifu granule (SSF) has been demonstrated to prevent AKI through suppressing inflammation and apoptosis. Objective This study aimed to explore whether SSF can inhibit ferroptosis in AKI. Methods Active ingredients in SSF were detected through HPLC-MS/MS, and their binding abilities with ferroptosis were evaluated by molecular docking. Then, male C57/BL/6J mice were randomly divided into control, cisplatin, and cisplatin+SSF groups. In the latter two groups, mice were intraperitoneally injected with 20 mg/kg of cisplatin. For five consecutive days prior to cisplatin injection, mice in the cisplatin+SSF group were gavaged with 5.2 g/kg of SSF per day.72 h after cisplatin injection, the mice were sacrificed. Serum creatinine (SCr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were measured to evaluate renal function. H&E and PAS staining were used to observe pathological damage of kidney. Cell death was observed by TUNEL staining, and iron accumulation in kidneys of mice was detected by Prussian blue staining. Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence were used to investigate the presence of inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, iron deposition, and lipid peroxidation in mouse kidneys. Results Active ingredients in SSF had strong affinities with ferroptosis. SSF reduced SCr (p<0.01) and BUN (p<0.0001) levels, pathological damage (p<0.0001), dead cells in the tubular epithelium (p<0.0001) and iron deposition (p<0.01) in mice with cisplatin induced AKI. And SSF downregulated macrophage infiltration (p<0.01), the expressions of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1, p<0.05) and interleukin (IL)-17 (p<0.05), upregulated superoxide dismutase (SOD) 1 and 2 (p<0.01), and catalase (CAT, p<0.05), and alleviated mitochondrial dysfunction (p<0.05). More importantly, SSF regulated iron transport and intracellular iron overload and reduced the expression of ferritin (p<0.05). Moreover, it downregulated the expressions of cyclo-oxygenase-2 (Cox-2, p<0.001), acid CoA ligase 4 (ACSL4, p<0.05), and solute carrier family 7, member 11 (SLC7A11, p<001), upregulated glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4, p<0.01) and p53 (p<0.01), and decreased 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) level (p<0.001). Conclusion SSF attenuates AKI by inhibiting ferroptosis mediated by p53/SLC7A11/GPX4 pathway.
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- Xiaoming Jin
- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, People’s Republic of China
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Zhan Y, Ma M, Chen Z, Ma A, Li S, Xia J, Jia Y. A Review on Extracts, Chemical Composition and Product Development of Walnut Diaphragma Juglandis Fructus. Foods 2023; 12:3379. [PMID: 37761088 PMCID: PMC10529104 DOI: 10.3390/foods12183379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Walnuts are one of the world's most important nut species and are popular for their high nutritional value, but the processing of walnuts produces numerous by-products. Among them, Diaphragma Juglandis Fructus has attracted the attention of researchers due to its complex chemical composition and diverse bioactivities. However, comprehensive reviews of extract activity and mechanistic studies, chemical composition functionality, and product types are scarce. Therefore, the aim of this review is to analyze the extracts, chemical composition, and product development of Diaphragma Juglandis Fructus. Conclusions: For extracts, the biological activities of aqueous and ethanol extracts have been studied more extensively than those of methanol extracts, but almost all of the studies have been based on crude extracts, with fewer explorations of their mechanisms. For chemical composition, the bioactivities of polyphenols and polysaccharides were more intensively studied, while other chemical constituents were at the stage of content determination. For product development, walnuts are mainly used in food and medicine, but the product range is limited. In the future, research on the bioactivity and related mechanisms of Diaphragma Juglandis Fructus can be further expanded to improve its value as a potential natural plant resource applied in multiple industries.
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- Yuanrong Zhan
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (Y.Z.); (M.M.); (Z.C.); (A.M.); (S.L.)
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (Y.Z.); (M.M.); (Z.C.); (A.M.); (S.L.)
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (Y.Z.); (M.M.); (Z.C.); (A.M.); (S.L.)
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (Y.Z.); (M.M.); (Z.C.); (A.M.); (S.L.)
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (Y.Z.); (M.M.); (Z.C.); (A.M.); (S.L.)
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- Hebei Yangyuan ZhiHui Beverage Co., Ltd., Hengshui 053000, China;
- Institution of Chinese Walnut Industry, Hengshui 053000, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Walnut Nutritional Function and Processing Technology, Hengshui 053000, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (Y.Z.); (M.M.); (Z.C.); (A.M.); (S.L.)
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Li K, Ma Y, Xia X, Huang H, Li J, Wang X, Gao Y, Zhang S, Fu T, Tong Y. Possible correlated signaling pathways with chronic urate nephropathy: A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34540. [PMID: 37565908 PMCID: PMC10419604 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Hyperuricemia nephropathy, also known as gouty nephropathy, refers to renal damage induced by hyperuricemia caused by excessive production of serum uric acid or low excretion of uric acid. the persistence of symptoms will lead to changes in renal tubular phenotype and accelerate the progress of renal fibrosis. The existence and progressive aggravation of symptoms will bring a heavy burden to patients, their families and society, affect their quality of life and reduce their well-being. With the increase of reports on hyperuricemia nephropathy, the importance of related signal pathways in the pathogenesis of hyperuricemia nephropathy is becoming more and more obvious, but most studies are limited to the upper and lower mediating relationship between 1 or 2 signal pathways. The research on the comprehensiveness of signal pathways and the breadth of crosstalk between signal pathways is limited. By synthesizing the research results of signal pathways related to hyperuricemia nephropathy in recent years, this paper will explore the specific mechanism of hyperuricemia nephropathy, and provide new ideas and methods for the treatment of hyperuricemia nephropathy based on a variety of signal pathway crosstalk and personal prospects.
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- Kaiqing Li
- Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
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- First Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Astragaloside IV alleviates sepsis-induced muscle atrophy by inhibiting the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 115:109640. [PMID: 36586273 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109640] [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: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Muscle atrophy occurs in patients with sepsis and increases mortality and disability. Remission of muscle atrophy may improve the quality of life in patients with sepsis. Astragaloside IV (ASIV) has been shown to have excellent anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects and to reduce organ damage caused by sepsis. However, the effect of ASIV on sepsis-induced muscle atrophy has not been reported. Therefore, this study explored the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of ASIV in sepsis-induced muscle atrophy. METHODS Cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) was used to establish a mouse model of sepsis and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated C2C12 myotubes. After administration of ASIV, the body weight, tibialis anterior (TA) and gastrocnemius muscle weight and fiber cross-sectional area of the mice were measured. The diameter of myotubes was observed by immunofluorescence staining. ELISA was used to assess inflammatory factors in plasma and cell culture supernatants. RT-PCR and Western blotting were used to detect the expression of MuRF1, Atrogin-1 and TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway components in TA and C2C12 myotubes. RESULTS Our study found that ASIV reduced serum inflammatory factors and improved survival in septic mice. ASIV alleviated muscle mass reduction, myofiber cross-sectional area reduction, and C2C12 myotube atrophy by inhibiting the expression of the E3 ubiquitin ligases MuRF1 and atrogin-1. In addition, we observed that ASIV inhibited TGF-β1/Smad signaling. Inhibition of the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway partly blocked the anti-muscle atrophy effect of ASIV. CONCLUSION ASIV can alleviate sepsis-induced muscle atrophy, which may be related to the inhibition of the TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway.
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Feng YL, Yang Y, Chen H. Small molecules as a source for acute kidney injury therapy. Pharmacol Ther 2022; 237:108169. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2022.108169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Metwaly HA, El‐Eraky AM, Ibrahim EE, Kandil KK, El‐Sayed MA, El‐Tabakh NM, Motawea AM, Ali HA, Jabban MZ, Mahmoud ME, Abdelfattah WH, Elmorsy MA, Ghanim AMH. Vanillin attenuates thioacetamide‐induced renal assault by direct and indirect mediation of the
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and Smad signalling pathways in rats. Cell Biochem Funct 2022; 40:175-188. [DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Heba A. Metwaly
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy Alexandria University Alexandria Egypt
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy Delta University Gamasa Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy Delta University Gamasa Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy Mansoura University Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy Fayoum University Fayoum Egypt
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Therapeutic potential of AMPK signaling targeting in lung cancer: Advances, challenges and future prospects. Life Sci 2021; 278:119649. [PMID: 34043989 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lung cancer (LC) is a leading cause of death worldwide with high mortality and morbidity. A wide variety of risk factors are considered for LC development such as smoking, air pollution and family history. It appears that genetic and epigenetic factors are also potential players in LC development and progression. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a signaling pathway with vital function in inducing energy balance and homeostasis. An increase in AMP:ATP and ADP:ATP ratio leads to activation of AMPK signaling by upstream mediators such as LKB1 and CamKK. Dysregulation of AMPK signaling is a common finding in different cancers, particularly LC. AMPK activation can significantly enhance LC metastasis via EMT induction. Upstream mediators such as PLAG1, IMPAD1, and TUFM can regulate AMPK-mediated metastasis. AMPK activation can promote proliferation and survival of LC cells via glycolysis induction. In suppressing LC progression, anti-tumor compounds including metformin, ginsenosides, casticin and duloxetine dually induce/inhibit AMPK signaling. This is due to double-edged sword role of AMPK signaling in LC cells. Furthermore, AMPK signaling can regulate response of LC cells to chemotherapy and radiotherapy that are discussed in the current review.
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Li AP, Yang L, Cui T, Zhang LC, Liu YT, Yan Y, Li K, Qin XM. Uncovering the mechanism of Astragali Radix against nephrotic syndrome by intergrating lipidomics and network pharmacology. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 77:153274. [PMID: 32771537 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Astragali Radix (AR), a common Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is commonly used for treating nephrotic syndrome (NS) in China. At present, the research on the efficacy of AR against NS is relative clearly, but there are fewer researches on the mechanism. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential beneficial effects of AR in an adriamycin-induced nephropathy rat model, as well as investigate the possible mechanisms of action and potential lipid biomarkers. METHODS In this work, a rat model of NS was established by two injections of ADR (3.5 + 1 mg/kg) into the tail vein. The potential metabolites and targets involved in the anti-NS effects of AR were predicted by lipidomics coupled with the network pharmacology approach, and the crucial metabolite and protein were further validated by western blotting and ELISA. RESULTS The results showed that 22 metabolites such as l-carnitine, LysoPC (20:3), and SM (d18:1/16:0) were associated with renal injury. Moreover, SMPD1, CPT1A and LCAT were predicted as lipids linked targets of AR against NS, whilst glycerophospholipid, sphingolipid and fatty acids metabolism were involved as key pathways of AR against NS. Besides, AR could play a critical role in NS by improving oxidative stress, inhibiting apoptosis and reducing inflammation. Interestingly, our results indicated that key metabolite l-carnitine and target CPT1 were one of the important metabolites and targets for AR to exert anti-NS effects. CONCLUSION In summary, this study offered a new understanding of the protection mechanism of AR against NS by network pharmacology and lipidomic method.
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- Ai-Ping Li
- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institutes of Biomedical sciences of Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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Study on the Anticancer Effect of an Astragaloside- and Chlorogenic Acid-Containing Herbal Medicine (RLT-03) in Breast Cancer. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2020; 2020:1515081. [PMID: 32595723 PMCID: PMC7305538 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1515081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background Although surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and endocrine therapy are widely used in clinical practice for breast cancer treatment, herbal medicines (HMs) are considered as an alternative to palliative treatments because of their coordinated intervention effects and relatively low side effects. Astragaloside (AS) and chlorogenic acid (CGA) are major active ingredients of Radix Astragali and Lonicera japonica, which have shown antitumorigenic properties in certain cancers, but the role of HMs containing both AS and CGA remains unclear in breast cancer. In this study, we explored an AS- and CGA-containing HM (RLT-03) extracted from Radix Astragali, Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, Trichosanthin, and Rhizoma imperatae. Methods RLT-03 was extracted using water and n-butanol, and the AS and CGA ingredients in RLT-03 were identified by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and evaporative light-scattering detector (ELSD). 4T1, EMT6, BT-549, and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines were used, and an EMT6 xenograft model was established. Cell proliferation, migration, and apoptosis were measured in vitro, and tumor volume and weight were observed in vivo. The expression of VEGF, EGF, IL-10, TGF-β, and CD34 and cell apoptosis in tumors were examined. Results RLT-03 inhibited cell viability and induced apoptosis in a dose- and time-dependent manner. In vivo, tumor volume and weight were reduced, and the expression of VEGF, EGF, IL-10, TGF-β, and CD34 was suppressed in the tumor microenvironment, while cell apoptosis was induced. Conclusion RLT-03 exhibited therapeutic effects against breast cancer by regulating the expression of ligands of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) and inflammatory factors. Thus, RLT-03 represents a potential supplementary HM that can be used in breast cancer therapy.
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Zhan H, Han P, Wang M, Wang Y, Weng W, Yu X, Yuan C, Li Y, Shao M, Sun H. Combination of astragaloside IV and ACEi ameliorates renal injuries in db/db mice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2020; 13:827-836. [PMID: 32509053 PMCID: PMC7270657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Evidences demonstrated that the effect on anti-proteinuria and renal protection of Chinese herbs combination with ACEi or ARB seemed to be better than ACEi or ARB alone. Astragaloside IV could decrease the urinary albumin excretion rate and could protect against renal injuries linking to its anti-oxidation ability. We aimed to investigate the effect of astragaloside IV combined with ACEi on diabetic nephropathy and to explore whether its underlying mechanism is dependent on anti-oxidation. 8-week-old male experiment mice were randomly assigned to five groups: lean wild type (wt) group, db/db group, db/db + astragaloside IV group, db/db + enalapril group, db/db + combination therapy with astragaloside IV and enalapril group. During the experiment, 24 hours urinary albumin, fasting glucose, body weight, and metabolic parameters were monitored in regular intervals. At the end of the study, tail blood pressure, serum H2O2, lipid, and liver function were measured and kidney histological injuries were evaluated. Results of the study indicated that combination therapy with astragaloside IV and ACEi further reduced 24 hours urinary albumin excretion rate, blood pressure, and body weight. Combination therapy reduced the foot process width, glomerular base membrane thickness, glomerular tuft cell proliferation, tubular cell atrophy, tubular base membrane thickness, and improved tubular cell proliferation. It modulated the body H2O2 metabolism and up-regulated the expression of the catalase in renal cortex. Astragaloside IV combined with ACEi exerted renal protective effects in db/db mice more significantly than their individual used. The mechanism possibly involved their synergistic effects on anti-oxidation.
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- Hongyue Zhan
- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shantou Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineShantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Astragaloside IV attenuates sepsis-induced intestinal barrier dysfunction via suppressing RhoA/NLRP3 inflammasome signaling. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 78:106066. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2019.106066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 11/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Liu X, Zhou QG, Zhu XC, Xie L, Cai BC. Screening for Potential Active Components of Fangji Huangqi Tang on the Treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome by Using Integrated Metabolomics Based on "Correlations Between Chemical and Metabolic Profiles". Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:1261. [PMID: 31695617 PMCID: PMC6817620 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.01261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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As for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescription, what puzzled researchers most was how to select proper chemical markers to represent the whole pharmacological action system. In this paper, an integrated metabolomic method was presented for a systematic discovery of potential active components in Fangji Huangqi Tang (FHT), a well-known TCM prescription for nephrotic syndrome treatment, based on “correlations between chemical and metabolic profiles.” Firstly, a metabolomics study was carried out to select representative biomarkers of nephrotic syndrome. Then, after drug administration, the dynamic process of serum composition was investigated by the ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization–quadrupole–time of flight–mass spectrometry (UHPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS) technique to detect the prototypes and related metabolites of relative components from FHT. Pearson correlation analysis was finally used to find out the correlations between the endogenous metabolic spectrums and the chemical serum spectrums. As a result, 17 biomarkers for nephrotic syndrome indication were identified, and the main metabolic pathways of their concern included linoleic acid metabolism; cyanoamino acid metabolism; alpha-linolenic acid metabolism; glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism; arachidonic acid metabolism; and glycerophospholipid metabolism. Meanwhile, active components in FHT for nephrotic syndrome treatment were screened out, including (+)-tetrandrine demethylation, fenfangjine G hydrogenation, tetrandrine, N-methylfangchinoline, tetrandrine demethylation, fangchinoline, glycyrrhetic acid, astragaloside II alcohol dehydration, atractylenolide III demethylation + hydrogenation, atractylenolide III demethylation + hydrogenation, and licoricone-N-acetylcysteine conjugation. This study demonstrated a promising way to elucidate the active chemical material basis of TCM prescription.
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- Xiao Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Ding Q, Gao J, Zheng J, Wang A, Jing S. Astragaloside IV attenuates inflammatory injury and promotes odontoblastic differentiation in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated MDPC-23 cells and rat pulpitis. J Oral Pathol Med 2019; 48:951-958. [PMID: 31318999 DOI: 10.1111/jop.12926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Astragaloside IV (AS-IV), a natural herbal compound from Astragalus membranaceus, has inhibitory effects on receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclastogenesis, and RANKL signal helps to regulate odontoblast differentiation. However, whether and how AS-IV affects odontoblastic differentiation remains unclear. METHODS Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated MDPC-23 cells and rat pulpitis were treated with AS-IV, cell viability, and LDH leakage was analyzed by CCK-8 assay and LDH Leakage assay. The production of TNF-α and IL-6 was determined by ELISA and qRT-PCR assay. The expression of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was detected using an ALP assay kit, and the expression of dentin sialophos-phoprotein (DSPP), dentin matrix protein-1 (DMP1), basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF2), and phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK) was determined by western blot. RESULTS AS-IV dose dependently increased in cell viability and decreased the overproduction of TNF-α and IL-6 in LPS-stimulated MDPC-23 cells. AS-IV also counteracted LPS-induced downregulation of ALP, DSPP, and DMP1 in MDPC-23 cells. Furthermore, AS-IV significantly decreased the expression of FGF2 and p-ERK in LPS-stimulated MDPC-23 cells. More important, the addition of FGF2 partly neutralized AS-IV-mediated inhibition of FGF2/ERK signaling, abolished AS-IV-induced reduction of TNF-α and IL-6, and counteracted AS-IV-induced upregulation of DSPP and DMP-1 in these cells. Meanwhile, AS-IV inhibited the excessive production of TNF-α and IL-6, suppressed the downregulation of DSPP and DMP1, and disturbed the up-regulation of FGF2 and p-ERK in the pulp tissues of rat pulpitis model. CONCLUSIONS AS-IV exerted anti-inflammatory and pro-differentiation effects in LPS-stimulated MDPC-23 cells and rat pulpitis via inhibiting the FGF2/ERK signaling pathway.
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- Qun Ding
- Department of Endodontics, Baoji Stomatological Hospital, Baoji, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Yan'an University, Yan'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Baoji Stomatological Hospital, Baoji, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Baoji Stomatological Hospital, Baoji, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Baoji Stomatological Hospital, Baoji, China
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Aldawsari HM, Gorain B, Alhakamy NA, Md S. Role of therapeutic agents on repolarisation of tumour-associated macrophage to halt lung cancer progression. J Drug Target 2019; 28:166-175. [DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2019.1648478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Hibah M. Aldawsari
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Mehmood K, Zhang H, Yao W, Jiang X, Waqas M, Li A, Wang Y, Lei L, Zhang L, Qamar H, Li J. Protective effect of Astragaloside IV to inhibit thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:16210-16219. [PMID: 30972680 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05032-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Tibial dyschondroplasia (TD) is most the common tibiotarsal bone disease in rapidly growing birds throughout the world. There is accumulating evidence that COX-2 abnormal expression in tibia plays an important role in TD progression. So, the regulation of COX-2 is an ever more appealing target for therapeutic intervention in TD. Astragaloside IV has an indispensable role in maintaining COX-2 expression in many diseases. So, we designed this study to use Astragaloside IV (AST-IV) against TD-affected chickens. A total of 180 Arbor Acres chickens were randomly divided in the control group, TD group, and Astr (AST-IV-treated chickens) group. During the experiment, mortality, feed conversion ratio, physiological changes, biochemical criterion, liver antioxidant enzymes, and gene expression of COX-2 were examined in all the chicken groups at various days. The results showed that AST-IV administration restored the growth performance and tibia lesions and decreased the mortality as compared with TD chickens. The biochemical criterion (ALP, AST, and ALT) of serum and liver antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GSH-Px, MDA, and T-AOC) improved after the administration of AST-IV. The COX-2 gene was upregulated significantly (P < 0.05) in TD chickens. Whereas, AST-IV treatment downregulated both gene and protein expression of COX-2 significantly (P < 0.05) in TD-affected chickens. AST-IV recovered tibial dyschondroplasia chickens by increasing the growth performance, ameliorating tibial cartilage damage, and decreasing COX-2 expression. In conclusion, AST-IV can be used to prevent thiram-induced TD in chickens.
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- Khalid Mehmood
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
- College of Animals Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, 860000, People's Republic of China
- University College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China.
- College of Animals Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, 860000, People's Republic of China.
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Wang J, Guo HM. Astragaloside IV ameliorates high glucose-induced HK-2 cell apoptosis and oxidative stress by regulating the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway. Exp Ther Med 2019; 17:4409-4416. [PMID: 31086575 PMCID: PMC6489012 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) has become the major cause of end-stage renal disease increasing the mortality risk of diabetes. Research has demonstrated that the oxidative damage and apoptosis of renal tubular cells is present during DN. Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) has been widely used for the treatment of many diseases, however, the role and mechanism by which AS-IV may ameliorate high glucose-induced apoptosis and oxidative stress of the human proximal tubular cell line HK-2 remains largely unknown. The present study investigated the effect of AS-IV on high glucose-induced apoptosis and oxidative stress in HK-2 cells. Cell viability, apoptosis and protein expression were detected by Trypan blue staining, Cell Counting Kit-8 assay, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase 2′-deoxyuridine-5′-triphosphate nick-end labelling, flow cytometry and western blot analyses. In addition, enzymatic activities, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and lipid peroxide (LPO), were measured with the corresponding detection kits. DCFH-DA assay and flow cytometry were performed to detect the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Western blot analysis and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction were conducted to evaluate protein and mRNA expressions of the nuclear factor erythroid 2 like 2 (Nrf2)/antioxidant response element (ARE) signaling pathway. The results demonstrated that AS-IV significantly enhanced HK-2 cell viability induced by high glucose in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, AS-IV notably inhibited HK-2 cell apoptosis stimulated by high glucose, which may be associated with inhibition of BCL2 associated X protein, Cleaved-caspase-3 and Cleaved-caspase-9, expression and the promotion of Bcl-2. AS-IV significantly increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes SOD, GSH-Px and CAT, and decreased the high-glucose-induced ROS production in HK-2 cells, in a dose-dependent manner. Finally, it was determined that AS-IV regulated the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and inhibited the expression of liver-type fatty acid binding protein. In conclusion, these findings may provide evidence that AS-IV has a potential role for the treatment of DN.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of First Clinical Medical Institute, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China.,Department of Nephrology, Taicang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215400, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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Zhu Z, Li J, Zhang X. Astragaloside IV Protects Against Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein (ox-LDL)-Induced Endothelial Cell Injury by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation. Med Sci Monit 2019; 25:2132-2140. [PMID: 30901320 PMCID: PMC6441302 DOI: 10.12659/msm.912894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Endothelial injury is the main mechanism of atherosclerosis, and is caused by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL). Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) is the primary active ingredient of the Chinese herb Huangqi, and exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in cardiovascular diseases. This study investigated the protective effect of AS-IV in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Material/Methods HUVEC cells were induced with ox-LDL to establish an in vitro atherosclerosis model. Then HUVECs were pretreated for 1 h with AS-IV at different concentrations (10, 20, and 50 μM) and then exposed to ox-LDL (100 μg/mL) for 48 h. The cell viability, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, apoptosis, migration, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), and NADPH oxidase activity of HUVECs were measured. qRT-PCR was performed to measure the mRNA expressions of Nrf2, HO-1, TNFα, and IL-6. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure the supernatant contents of TNFα and IL-6. Results Exposure of HUVECs to ox-LDL reduced cell viability and migration, induced apoptosis, and increased intracellular ROS production and NADPH oxidase. Pretreatment with AS-IV (10, 20, and 50 μM) significantly enhanced the cell viability and migration, suppressed LDH release, apoptosis, ROS production, and NADPH oxidase in HUVECs, in a concentration-dependent manner. The AS-IV (50 μM) alone did not show significant differences from control. AS-IV increased mRNA expressions of Nrf2 and HO-1 and decreased mRNA expressions of TNFα and IL-6 in the ox-LDL-HUEVC cells. Furthermore, AS-IV reduced supernatant contents of TNFα and IL-6. Conclusions Astragaloside IV prevents ox-LDL-induced endothelial cell injury by reducing apoptosis, oxidative stress, and inflammatory response.
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- Zhongsheng Zhu
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai, China (mainland)
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Song Z, Wei D, Chen Y, Chen L, Bian Y, Shen Y, Chen J, Pan Y. Association of astragaloside IV-inhibited autophagy and mineralization in vascular smooth muscle cells with lncRNA H19 and DUSP5-mediated ERK signaling. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2019; 364:45-54. [PMID: 30529164 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Defective autophagy in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is the principal cause of atherosclerosis. This study aimed to investigate the effect of astragaloside IV (AS-IV) on VSMCs autophagy. In vivo, ApoE-/- mice were fed with high-fat diet ad libitum for eight weeks, with or without AS-IV (25 mg/kg, daily). In vitro, human VSMCs were cultured and treated with β-Glycerophosphate (10 mmol/L) and AS-IV (50 μg/ml). VSMCs autophagy, mineralization, expression of p-ERK1/2, p-mTOR, and autophagy-related proteins (LC3 II/I, p62, and Beclin 1) were detected. Increased autophagy and mineralization was observed in VSMCs in thoracic aorta of mice and in in vitro VSMCs model of atherosclerosis. AS-IV administration attenuated the autophagy and mineralization in VSMCs. Reverse expression profiles of H19 and DUSP5 were observed. AS-IV inhibited DUSP5 and autophagy-related proteins and increased expression of H19, level of p-ERK1/2 and p-mTOR. Further, autophagy and mineralization level in VSMCs were in line with DUSP5 expression level, but in contrast to H19, p-ERK1/2, and p-mTOR profiles. We demonstrated that AS-IV could attenuate autophagy and mineralization of VSMCs in atherosclerosis, which may be associated with H19 overexpression and DUSP5 inhibition.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Atherosclerosis/enzymology
- Atherosclerosis/genetics
- Atherosclerosis/pathology
- Atherosclerosis/prevention & control
- Autophagy/drug effects
- Autophagy-Related Proteins/metabolism
- Cells, Cultured
- Disease Models, Animal
- Dual-Specificity Phosphatases/genetics
- Dual-Specificity Phosphatases/metabolism
- Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases/metabolism
- Humans
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mice, Knockout, ApoE
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/drug effects
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/enzymology
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/pathology
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/drug effects
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/enzymology
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/pathology
- Phosphorylation
- Plaque, Atherosclerotic
- RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics
- RNA, Long Noncoding/metabolism
- Saponins/pharmacology
- Signal Transduction/drug effects
- TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases/metabolism
- Triterpenes/pharmacology
- Vascular Calcification/enzymology
- Vascular Calcification/genetics
- Vascular Calcification/pathology
- Vascular Calcification/prevention & control
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- Zhenhua Song
- Treatment Centre For Traumatic Injuries, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Treatment Centre For Traumatic Injuries, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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Wang F, Chen S, Deng L, Chen L, Huang Y, Tian M, Li C, Zhou X. Protective Effects of Astragaloside IV against LPS-Induced Endometritis in Mice through Inhibiting Activation of the NF-κB, p38 and JNK Signaling Pathways. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24020373. [PMID: 30669661 PMCID: PMC6360020 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24020373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2018] [Revised: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Endometritis, inflammation of the endometrium, is a common reproductive obstacle disease that can lead to infertility in female animals. Astragaloside IV (AS IV), one of the major and active components of the Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge, is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. In the present study, the effects and mechanisms of AS IV on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced endometritis were investigated using a mouse model. Female mice were prepared with AS IV (0.01 mg/g) by gavage for six days before being stimulated with LPS. The results showed that the histopathological changes, levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α), concentration of NO, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in LPS-induced uteri were attenuated significantly by pretreatment with AS IV. Furthermore, LPS-induced activations of NF-κB, p38, and JNK signal pathways were suppressed by pretreatment with AS IV. In conclusion, the data provided new evidence that AS IV effectively attenuates LPS-induced endometritis through inhibition of TLR4-mediated NF-κB, p38, and JNK signaling pathways, implying that AS IV might become a promising potential anti-inflammatory agent for endometritis and other inflammatory diseases.
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- Fengge Wang
- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 5333 Xian Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 5333 Xian Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 5333 Xian Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 5333 Xian Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 5333 Xian Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 5333 Xian Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 5333 Xian Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 5333 Xian Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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Rousta AM, Mirahmadi SMS, Shahmohammadi A, Nourabadi D, Khajevand-Khazaei MR, Baluchnejadmojarad T, Roghani M. Protective effect of sesamin in lipopolysaccharide-induced mouse model of acute kidney injury via attenuation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2018; 40:423-429. [PMID: 30488751 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2018.1523926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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CONTEXT Acute kidney injury (AKI) is considered a major public health concern in today's world. Sepsis-induced AKI is large as a result of exposure to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) that is the major outer membrane component of Gram-negative bacteria. Sesamin is the main lignan of sesame seeds with multiple protective effects. OBJECTIVE In this research, we tried to demonstrate the protective effect of sesamin pretreatment in LPS-induced mouse model of AKI. METHODS LPS was injected at a single dose of 10 mg/kg (i.p.) and sesamin was given p.o. at doses of 25, 50, or 100 mg/kg, one hour prior to LPS. RESULTS Treatment of LPS-challenged mice with sesamin reduced serum level of creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and returned back renal oxidative stress-related parameters including glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), and activity of catalase and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Moreover, sesamin alleviated inappropriate changes of renal nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB), toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2), tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin-6, DNA fragmentation (an apoptotic index), and nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2). In addition, sesamin diminished magnitude of kidney tissue damage due to LPS. CONCLUSION In summary, sesamin could dose-dependently abrogate LPS-induced AKI via attenuation of renal oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.
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- b Department of Physiology, School of Medicine , Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- d Department of Physiology, Neurophysiology Research Center , Shahed University , Tehran , Iran
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Sun B, Rui R, Pan H, Zhang L, Wang X. Effect of Combined Use of Astragaloside IV (AsIV) and Atorvastatin (AV) on Expression of PPAR-γ and Inflammation-Associated Cytokines in Atherosclerosis Rats. Med Sci Monit 2018; 24:6229-6236. [PMID: 30190450 PMCID: PMC6139110 DOI: 10.12659/msm.908480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the effect of combined use of Astragaloside IV(AsIV) and atorvastatin (AV) on the expression of PPAR-γ and inflammation-associated cytokines in atherosclerosis rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in plasma were detected through automatic biochemical analyzer and the histopathological analysis was performed via HE staining. The levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukins (IL)-6 and IL-18 in serum were detected by ELISA. The expressions of proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-γ), cluster of differentiation 36 (CD36), matrix metalloprotein-9 (MMP-9), intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1(VCAM-1), and p38 and P-p38 levels were detected by Western blot. RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expressions of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), PPAR-γ, CD36, MMP-9, ICAM-1, and VCAM-1. RESULTS Administration of AsIV and AV significantly decreased the lipid content and oxLDL in plasma. The levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-18 were significantly decreased in AsIV, AV, and AsIV + AV groups, especially in the AsIV + AV group. Administration decreased the levels of NF-κB, CD36, MMP-9, ICAM-1, VCAM-1, and P-p38 expression and increased the expression of peroxisome PPAR-γ. Compared with the NC group, the atherosclerotic lesions significantly increased in the HD group, while the combined administration significantly inhibited the development of atherosclerotic disease. CONCLUSIONS Combined administration of AV and AsIV showed potent effects against atherosclerosis through the NF-κB/PPARγ pathway, which may be a new therapy for treatment of atherosclerosis in the future.
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- Bin Sun
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Cardiology, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, China (mainland)
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Xu F, Cui WQ, Wei Y, Cui J, Qiu J, Hu LL, Gong WY, Dong JC, Liu BJ. Astragaloside IV inhibits lung cancer progression and metastasis by modulating macrophage polarization through AMPK signaling. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2018; 37:207. [PMID: 30157903 PMCID: PMC6116548 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-018-0878-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 183] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Accumulating evidence suggests that M2-polarized tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) play an important role in cancer progression and metastasis, making M2 polarization of TAMs an ever more appealing target for therapeutic intervention. Astragaloside IV (AS-IV), a saponin component isolated from Astragali radix, has been reported to inhibit the invasion and metastasis of lung cancer, but its effects on TAMs during lung cancer progression have not been investigated. METHODS Human THP-1 monocytes were induced to differentiate into M2 macrophages through treatments with IL-4, IL-13, and phorbol myristate acetate (PMA). We used the lung cancer cell lines A549 and H1299 cultured in conditioned medium from M2 macrophages (M2-CM) to investigate the effects of AS-IV on tumor growth, invasion, migration, and angiogenesis of lung cancer cells. Macrophage subset distribution, M1 and M2 macrophage-associated markers, and mRNA expression were analyzed by flow cytometry and quantitative PCR. The activation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathways that mediate M2-CM-promoted tumor migration was detected using western blotting. RESULTS Here we found that AS-IV significantly inhibited IL-13 and IL-4-induced M2 polarization of macrophages, as illustrated by reduced expression of CD206 and M2-associated genes, and that AS-IV suppressed the M2-CM-induced invasion, migration, and angiogenesis of A549 and H1299 cells. In vivo experiments demonstrated that AS-IV greatly inhibited tumor growth and reduced the number of metastases of Lewis lung cancer. The percentage of M2 macrophages was decreased in tumor tissue after AS-IV treatment. Furthermore, AS-IV inhibited AMPKα activation in M2 macrophages, and silencing of AMPKα partially abrogated the inhibitory effect of AS-IV. CONCLUSIONS AS-IV reduced the growth, invasion, migration, and angiogenesis of lung cancer by blocking the M2 polarization of macrophages partially through the AMPK signaling pathway, which appears to play an important role in AS-IV's ability to inhibit the metastasis of lung cancer.
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- Fei Xu
- 0000 0004 1757 8861grid.411405.5Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eInstitutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eInstitutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eDepartment of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institute of Acupuncture Research, School of Basic Medical Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 0000 0004 1757 8861grid.411405.5Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eInstitutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 0000 0004 1757 8861grid.411405.5Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eInstitutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 0000 0004 1757 8861grid.411405.5Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eInstitutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 0000 0004 1757 8861grid.411405.5Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eInstitutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 0000 0004 1757 8861grid.411405.5Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eInstitutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 0000 0004 1757 8861grid.411405.5Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eInstitutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- 0000 0004 1757 8861grid.411405.5Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- 0000 0001 0125 2443grid.8547.eInstitutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Li L, Huang W, Wang S, Sun K, Zhang W, Ding Y, Zhang L, Tumen B, Ji L, Liu C. Astragaloside IV Attenuates Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injuries in Mice by Activating the Nrf2 Signaling Pathway. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23082032. [PMID: 30110942 PMCID: PMC6222748 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23082032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Revised: 08/05/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Acetaminophen (APAP) is a well-known antipyretic and analgesic drug. However, the accidental or intentional APAP overdose will induce liver injury and even acute liver failure. Astragaloside IV (AS-IV), a bioactive compound isolated from Astragali Radix, has been reported to have protective effects on the digestive and immune systems because of its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aims to observe whether AS-IV pretreatment provides protection against APAP-induced liver failure. The results of serum alanine/aspartate aminotransferases (ALT/AST) analysis, hepatic glutathione (GSH), and malondialdehyde (MDA) amounts, and liver superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity showed that AS-IV protected against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity. Liver histological observation further evidenced this protection provided by AS-IV. AS-IV was found to reverse the APAP-induced increased amounts of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin 1β (IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). Western-blot analysis showed that AS-IV increased the transcriptional activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and enhanced the expression of heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) and reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAD(P)H): quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) in the presence of APAP. AS-IV also decreased the expression of kelch-like ECH-associated protein-1 (Keap1). In conclusion, we demonstrated that AS-IV exerted a strong protection against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity by activating Nrf2 antioxidant signaling pathways.
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- Lei Li
- The Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines and MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
- Key Laboratory of Quality & Safety Control for Pork, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural, College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Quality & Safety Control for Pork, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural, College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China.
- Key Laboratory of Animal Virology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Quality & Safety Control for Pork, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural, College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Quality & Safety Control for Pork, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural, College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Quality & Safety Control for Pork, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural, College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Quality & Safety Control for Pork, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural, College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Quality & Safety Control for Pork, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural, College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China.
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- Veterinary Laboratory, Shanxi Animal Disease Control Center, Taiyuan 030027, China.
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- The Shanghai Key Laboratory of Compound Chinese Medicines and MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Quality & Safety Control for Pork, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural, College of Animal Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China.
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Khajevand-Khazaei MR, Mohseni-Moghaddam P, Hosseini M, Gholami L, Baluchnejadmojarad T, Roghani M. Rutin, a quercetin glycoside, alleviates acute endotoxemic kidney injury in C57BL/6 mice via suppression of inflammation and up-regulation of antioxidants and SIRT1. Eur J Pharmacol 2018; 833:307-313. [PMID: 29920283 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2018.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication following severe sepsis, its incidence is increasing, and it is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Rutin is a glycoside of the bioflavonoid quercetin with various protective effects due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. In this research, we tried to assess the protective effect of rutin administration in a model of AKI in C57BL/6 mice. For induction of AKI, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was injected once (10 mg/kg, i.p.) and rutin was p.o. given at doses of 50 or 200 mg/kg. Treatment of LPS-challenged group with rutin lowered serum level of creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), restored to some extent renal oxidative stress-related indices such as malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase. In addition, rutin brought back renal nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB), toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2), sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin-6, and caspase 3 activity to their control levels. Moreover, protective effect of rutin was in accordance to a dose-dependent manner. Collectively, rutin is capable to mitigate LPS-induced AKI via appropriate modulation of renal oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Department of Physiology, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
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Chen S, Shan J, Niu W, Lin F, Liu S, Wu P, Sun L, Lu W, Jiang G. Micro RNA-155 inhibitor as a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI): a nanomedicine perspective. RSC Adv 2018; 8:15890-15896. [PMID: 35542211 PMCID: PMC9080266 DOI: 10.1039/c7ra13440a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
In this study, we have prepared miR-155 inhibitor-loaded liposome vesicles for the effective treatment of acute kidney injury. The efficacy of liposomal miR-155 inhibitor in the expression of miR-155, mortality in animals, the expression of TNF-α-IL6, and the expression of SOCS1–STAT1 were evaluated. The loading of miR-155 inhibitor into liposomes conferred the much needed colloidal stability and efficient delivery to the renal tissues. The study clearly shows that miR-I-LV significantly decreases the expression of miR-155 in kidneys compared to LPS. Administration of miR-I-LV remarkably reduced the pathological concerns of the kidneys with a marked decrease in inflammatory cell infiltration. Scrambled miR-155 did not have any effect on the expression of these markers; however miR-I-LV showed a remarkable ability to decrease the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 in kidney tissues indicating an ability to treat acute kidney infections. Overall, administration of miR-155 inhibitor effectively alleviated LPS-induced kidney injury by significantly suppressing TNF-α and IL-6 in kidney tissue and by remarkably increasing the expression of mRNA of SOCS1 and STAT1. The present results suggest that miR-155 inhibitor could be used in an effective targeting strategy for the treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI). In this study, we have prepared miR-155 inhibitor-loaded liposome vesicles for the effective treatment of acute kidney injury.![]()
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- Shunjie Chen
- Department of Nephrology
- Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Department of Nephrology
- Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Department of Nephrology
- Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Department of Nephrology
- Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Department of Nephrology
- Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Department of Nephrology
- Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Department of Nephrology
- Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Department of Nephrology
- Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Department of Nephrology
- Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai
- P. R. China
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Ren Y, Cui Y, Xiong X, Wang C, Zhang Y. Inhibition of microRNA-155 alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced kidney injury in mice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2017; 10:9362-9371. [PMID: 31966808 PMCID: PMC6965969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Accumulated evidences suggest that microRNAs (miRNAs) are related with inflammation-associated diseases.The aim of this study is to investigate whether miR-155 is involved in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced kidney injury, and to explore the underlying mechanisms. Mice were intraperitoneally injected with LPS to construct endotoxemia mice model, and miR-155 inhibitor was injected via tail vein to suppress the expression of miR-155 in kidney. The results indicated that the expression of miR-155 was markedly increased in renal tissues of LPS-treated mice. And miR-155 inhibitor protected mice from LPS-induced kidney injury associated with the lower levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in renal tissues. Furthermore, inhibition of miR-155 increased the expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1), a target gene of miR-155 and a negative regulator of Janus activated kinase (JAK)-signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway. Consistently, inhibition of miR-155 suppressed the expression of JAK2, STAT3 and phosphorylated STAT3 (p-STAT3). All these results indicated that inhibition of miR-155 protects mice from LPS-induced kidney injury possibly through regulating SOCS1-JAK2/STAT signaling pathway, which suggested that miR-155 might be an important and potential target in developing therapy for preventing sepsis-associated kidney injury.
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- Yuqian Ren
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200062, P. R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200062, P. R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200062, P. R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200062, P. R. China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200062, P. R. China
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Yan W, Xu Y, Yuan Y, Tian L, Wang Q, Xie Y, Shao X, Zhang M, Ni Z, Mou S. Renoprotective mechanisms of Astragaloside IV in cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury. Free Radic Res 2017; 51:669-683. [PMID: 28750561 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2017.1361532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Wei Yan
- Department of Nephrology, Molecular Cell Laboratory for Kidney Disease, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Molecular Cell Laboratory for Kidney Disease, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Molecular Cell Laboratory for Kidney Disease, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Molecular Cell Laboratory for Kidney Disease, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Molecular Cell Laboratory for Kidney Disease, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Molecular Cell Laboratory for Kidney Disease, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Molecular Cell Laboratory for Kidney Disease, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Transplantation Center of Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Molecular Cell Laboratory for Kidney Disease, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Molecular Cell Laboratory for Kidney Disease, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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