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Wang R, Wang C, Lu L, Yuan F, He F. Baicalin and baicalein in modulating tumor microenvironment for cancer treatment: A comprehensive review with future perspectives. Pharmacol Res 2024; 199:107032. [PMID: 38061594 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.107032] [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: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. The burden of cancer incidence and mortality is increasing rapidly. New approaches to cancer prevention and treatment are urgently needed. Natural products are reliable and powerful sources for anticancer drug discovery. Baicalin and baicalein, two major flavones isolated from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, a multi-purpose traditional medicinal plant in China, exhibit anticancer activities against multiple cancers. Of note, these phytochemicals exhibit extremely low toxicity to normal cells. Besides their cytotoxic and cytostatic activities toward diverse tumor cells, recent studies demonstrated that baicalin and baicalein modulate a variety of tumor stromal cells and extracellular matrix (ECM) in the tumor microenvironment (TME), which is essential for tumorigenesis, cancer progression and metastasis. In this review, we summarize the therapeutic potential and the mechanism of action of baicalin and baicalein in the regulation of tumor microenvironmental immune cells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and ECM that reshape the TME and cancer signaling, leading to inhibition of tumor angiogenesis, progression, and metastasis. In addition, we discuss the biotransformation pathways of baicalin and baicalein, related therapeutic challenges and the future research directions to improve their bioavailability and clinical anticancer applications. Recent advances of baicalin and baicalein warrant their continued study as important natural ways for cancer interception and therapy.
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- Ruolei Wang
- The Center for Cancer Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- The Center for Cancer Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- The Center for Cancer Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- The Center for Cancer Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- The Center for Cancer Research, School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Li J, Wang G, Zhang Y, Fan X, Yao M. Protective effects of baicalin against L-glutamate-induced oxidative damage in HT-22 cells by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023; 26:351-358. [PMID: 36865047 PMCID: PMC9922368 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2023.64318.14149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Objectives To explore the ability and underlying molecular mechanisms involved in the protective effects of Baicalin (BA) against L-Glutamate-induced mouse hippocampal neuron cell line HT-22. Materials and Methods The cell injury model of HT-22 cells was induced by L-glutamate, and cell viability and damage were detected by CCK-8 and LDH assays. Generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) was measured by DCFH-DA in situ fluorescence method. The SOD activity and MDA concentration in the supernatants were determined by WST-8 and colorimetric method, respectively. Furthermore, Western blot and real-time qPCR analysis were utilized to detect the expression levels of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway and NLRP3 inflammasome proteins and genes. Results L-Glutamate exposure induced cell injuries in HT-22 cells, and the concentration of 5 mM L-Glutamate was chosen to be the modeling condition. Co-treatment with BA significantly promoted cell viability and reduced LDH release in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, BA attenuated the L-Glutamate-induced injuries by decreasing the ROS production and MDA concentration, while increasing the SOD activity. Moreover, we also found that BA treatment up-regulated the gene and protein expression of Nrf2 and HO-1, and then inhibited the expression of NLRP3. Conclusion Our study found that BA could relieve oxidative stress damage of HT-22 cells induced by L-Glutamate, and the mechanism might be related to the activation of Nrf2/HO-1 and inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome.
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- Junyuan Li
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No.1 Xiyuan Caochang, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China, Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing 100091, China,These authors contributed eqully to this work
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- Hubei Provincial Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430015, China,These authors contributed eqully to this work
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No.1 Xiyuan Caochang, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China, Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing 100091, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No.1 Xiyuan Caochang, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China, Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing 100091, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No.1 Xiyuan Caochang, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China, Key Laboratory of Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing 100091, China,Corresponding author: Mingjiang Yao. Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No.1 Xiyuan Caochang, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China. Tel: +86-10-62835609; Fax: +86-10-62874083;
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Baicalin Inhibits Airway Smooth Muscle Cells Proliferation through the RAS Signaling Pathway in Murine Asthmatic Airway Remodeling Model. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2023; 2023:4144138. [PMID: 36814956 PMCID: PMC9940961 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4144138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Background Studies that looked at asthma airway remodeling pathogenesis and prevention have led to the discovery of the rat sarcoma viral oncogene (RAS) signaling pathway as a key mechanism that controls airway smooth muscle cell (ASMC) proliferation. Baicalin has great anti-inflammatory, proliferation-inhibited, and respiratory disease-relieving properties. However, the inhibitory effects and mechanisms of baicalin on ASMC-mediated airway remodeling in mice are still poorly understood. Methods After establishing the asthmatic mice model by ovalbumin (OVA) and interfering with baicalin, airway remodeling characteristics such as airway resistance, mRNA, and protein expression levels of remodeling-related cytokines were measured by histopathological assessment, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and western blot. Further efforts on detailed mechanisms were used antibody arrays to compare the expression and activation of proteins involved in the RAS signaling pathway. In addition, validation experiments were performed in ASMC proliferation model and low-expression cells of the target gene by using shRNA. Results In OVA-induced asthmatic mice model, baicalin significantly reduced the infiltration of inflammatory cells in lung tissue, attenuated airway resistance, and decreased mRNA and protein expression levels of remodeling-related cytokines such as interleukin-13 (IL-13), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP9), and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP1). The results of antibody arrays involved in RAS signaling pathway revealed that OVA and baicalin administration altered the activation of protein kinase C alpha type (PKC-α), A-rapidly accelerated fibrosarcoma (A-RAF), mitogen-activated protein kinase 2 (MEK2), extracellular regulated MAP kinase (ERK), MAPK interacting serine/threonine kinase 1 (MNK1), and ETS transcription factor 1 (ELK1). The above results were further verified in the ASMC proliferation model. A-RAF silencing (shA-RAF) could promote ASMC proliferation and downregulate p-MEK2, p-ERK, p-MNK1, and p-ELK1 expression. Conclusion The effects of baicalin against airway remodeling and ASMC proliferation might partially be achieved by suppressing the RAS signaling pathway. Baicalin may be a new therapeutic option for managing airway remodeling in asthma patients.
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Wang L, Feng T, Su Z, Pi C, Wei Y, Zhao L. Latest research progress on anticancer effect of baicalin and its aglycone baicalein. Arch Pharm Res 2022; 45:535-557. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-022-01397-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Shehatta NH, Okda TM, Omran GA, Abd-Alhaseeb MM. Baicalin; a promising chemopreventive agent, enhances the antitumor effect of 5-FU against breast cancer and inhibits tumor growth and angiogenesis in Ehrlich solid tumor. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 146:112599. [PMID: 34968922 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Despite considerable advances in cancer treatment, chemotherapy remains a cornerstone in breast cancer therapy. Therefore, reducing chemoresistance and adverse effects of chemotherapy is a priority. In this regard, Baicalin (BA) is the dominant natural flavonoid extracted from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis showed fascinating antitumor activity in many types of cancers, including breast cancer. The present study aimed to explore the chemopreventive and antitumor action of baicalin alone and in combination with 5-FU in addition to its ability to enhance the antitumor effect of 5-FU on breast cancer using the Ehrlich solid tumor-mice model. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 70 female mice were divided into seven groups (1st group, saline group; 2nd group, DMSO group; 3rd group, BA+EST group; 4th group, EST group; 5th group, EST+5-FU; 6th group, EST+BA group; 7th group, EST+5-FU+BA).tumors were assessed by weight and histopathological examination. Inflammation, angiogenesis, and apoptosis were examined by ELISA, qRT-PCR, and immunohistochemical examinations. RESULTS showed that pre-treatment with baicalin and treatment with baicalin and/or 5-FU significantly reduced inflammation and angiogenesis indicated by suppression of NF-kB/ IL-1β and VEGF amplification loop with marked elevation in apoptosis indicated by up-regulation of apoptotic caspase-3, pro-apoptotic p53, Bax and downregulation of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2. CONCLUSION BA is a promising preventive or adjuvant therapy in breast cancer treatment with 5-FU mainly via cooperative inhibition of inflammation, angiogenesis, and triggering apoptotic cell death.
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- Nisreen H Shehatta
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Egypt
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Yu Y, Chen J, Zhang X, Wang Y, Wang S, Zhao L, Wang Y. Identification of anti-inflammatory compounds from Zhongjing formulae by knowledge mining and high-content screening in a zebrafish model of inflammatory bowel diseases. Chin Med 2021; 16:42. [PMID: 34059101 PMCID: PMC8166029 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-021-00452-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic relapsing intestinal inflammations with increasing global incidence, and new drug development remains in urgent demand for IBD management. To identify effective traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulae and compounds in IBD treatment, we innovatively combined the techniques of knowledge mining, high-content screening and high-resolution mass spectrometry, to conduct a systematic screening in Zhongjing formulae, which is a large collection of TCM prescriptions with most abundant clinical evidences. METHODS Using Word2vec-based text learning, the correlations between 248 Zhongjing formulae and IBD typical symptoms were analyzed. Next, from the top three formulae with predicted relationship with IBD, TCM fractions were prepared and screened on a transgenic zebrafish IBD model for their therapeutic effects. Subsequently, the chemical compositions of the fraction hits were analyzed by mass spectrometry, and the major compounds were further studied for their anti-IBD effects and potential mechanisms. RESULTS Through knowledge mining, Peach Blossom Decoction, Pulsatilla Decoction, and Gegen Qinlian Decoction were predicted to be the three Zhongjing formulae mostly related to symptoms typical of IBD. Seventy-four fractions were prepared from the three formulae and screened in TNBS-induced zebrafish IBD model by high-content analysis, with the inhibition on the intestinal neutrophil accumulation and ROS level quantified as the screening criteria. Six herbal fractions showed significant effects on both pathological processes, which were subsequently analyzed by mass spectrometry to determine their chemical composition. Based on the major compounds identified by mass spectrometry, a second-round screen was conducted and six compounds (palmatine, daidzin, oroxyloside, chlorogenic acid, baicalin, aesculin) showed strong inhibitory effects on the intestinal inflammation phenotypes. The expression of multiple inflammatory factors, including il1β, clcx8a, mmp and tnfα, were increased in TNBS-treated fish, which were variously inhibited by the compounds, with aesculin showing the most potent effects. Moreover, aesculin and daidzin also upregulated e-cadherin's expression. CONCLUSION Taken together, we demonstrated the regulatory effects of several TCM formulae and their active compounds in the treatment of IBD, through a highly efficient research strategy, which can be applied in the discovery of effective TCM formulae and components in other diseases.
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- Yunru Yu
- Pharmaceutical Informatics Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Pharmaceutical Informatics Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Pharmaceutical Informatics Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Pharmaceutical Informatics Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Pharmaceutical Informatics Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Pharmaceutical Informatics Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Pharmaceutical Informatics Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China. .,Innovation Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
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Kumar R, Gulia K. The convergence of nanotechnology‐stem cell, nanotopography‐mechanobiology, and biotic‐abiotic interfaces: Nanoscale tools for tackling the top killer, arteriosclerosis, strokes, and heart attacks. NANO SELECT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202000192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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- Rajiv Kumar
- NIET National Institute of Medical Science Rajasthan India
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- Materials and Manufacturing School of Engineering University of Wolverhampton Wolverhampton England, UK
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Sui X, Han X, Chen P, Wu Q, Feng J, Duan T, Chen X, Pan T, Yan L, Jin T, Xiang Y, Gao Q, Wen C, Ma W, Liu W, Zhang R, Chen B, Zhang M, Yang Z, Kong N, Xie T, Ding X. Baicalin Induces Apoptosis and Suppresses the Cell Cycle Progression of Lung Cancer Cells Through Downregulating Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 7:602282. [PMID: 33585556 PMCID: PMC7876332 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2020.602282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Baicalin, as a natural active ingredient extracted and isolated from the traditional Chinese medicine Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi., has been potentially used in various areas for its antioxidative, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative activities. Although several studies have reported the antitumor effects of baicalin against various cancer types, its beneficial effects on lung cancer have not yet been elucidated. Therefore, the therapeutic effects and molecular mechanisms of baicalin on lung cancer cell lines H1299 and H1650 were investigated. Here, the results of its antitumor activity were shown. We found that Akt/mTOR pathway inhibition was the essential determinant in baicalin-induced cell cycle arrest. Furthermore, when the Akt Agonist SC79 or Akt plasmid transfection was performed, the antitumor effect of baicalin was significantly abrogated in both H1299 and H1650 cells. In conclusion, we found that baicalin exerted its antitumor activity mainly by inducing Akt-dependent cell cycle arrest and promoting apoptosis, which show great potential for developing a new drug for lung cancer treatment.
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- Xinbing Sui
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Feng R, Zhang X, Yin J, Zhang Y, Ma Y, Zhang X, Zhang L, Li D. A comprehensive study of the metabolism of flavonoid oroxin B in vivo and in vitro by UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2021; 197:113905. [PMID: 33636644 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2021.113905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Oroxin B, a flavonoid, is a major bioactive component form Oroxylum indicum (L.) Vent. with enormous anti-hepatoma effects. To data, the oroxin B metabolism studies remain underexplored. This study was designed to characterize oroxin B metabolism in vivo and in vitro by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). Consequently, 30 metabolites in rats, 8 metabolites in liver microsomes and 18 metabolites in intestinal bacteria were identified, and 9 metabolites were recognized by comparison with standards. The biotransformation processes involved ketone, acetylation, loss of C12H20O10, and loss of C6H10O5. And baicalein and oroxin A were generated after loss of C12H20O10, and loss of C6H10O5, respectively, and further went through some other reactions, such as oxidation, methylation, internal hydrolysis, hydrogenation, loss of O, ketone, glycine conjugation, glucuronide conjugation and their composite reactions. The results provide valuable evidence for elucidation the potential mechanism of oroxin B pharmacological action, and offer reasonable guidelines for further investigations of oroxin B safety and efficacy.
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- Rui Feng
- The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050011, PR China
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- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, PR China
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- The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050011, PR China; Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, PR China
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- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, PR China
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- Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, PR China
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- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, PR China.
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- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, PR China.
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Baicalin mediated regulation of key signaling pathways in cancer. Pharmacol Res 2020; 164:105387. [PMID: 33352232 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Baicalin has been widely investigated against different types of malignancies both at the cellular and molecular levels over the past few years. Due to its remarkable anti-proliferative potential in numerous cancer cell lines, it has created immense interest as a potential chemotherapeutic modality compared to other flavonoids. Thus, this review focuses on the recent accomplishments of baicalin and its limitations in cancer prevention and treatment. Further, combination studies and nanoformulations using baicalin to treat cancer along with the metabolism, bioavailability, toxicity, and pharmacokinetics have been discussed. The present review explains biological source, and anti-proliferative potential of baicalin against cancers including breast, colon, hepatic, leukemia, lung, and skin, as well as the relevant mechanism of action to modulate diverse signaling pathways including apoptosis, cell cycle, invasion, and migration, angiogenesis, and autophagy. The anticancer mechanism of baicalin in orthotropic and xenograft mice models have been deliberated. The combination studies of baicalin in novel therapies as chemotherapeutic adjuvants have also been summarized. The low bioavailability, fast metabolism, and poor solubility, and other significant factors that limit the clinical use of baicalin have been examined as a challenge. The improvement in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of baicalin with newer approaches and the gaps are highlighted, which could establish baicalin as an effective and safe compound for cancer treatment as well as help to translate its potential from bench to bedside.
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Jiang M, Li S, Wu J, Li W, Wen XA, Liang H, Yang F. Designing biotin-human serum albumin nanoparticles to enhance the targeting ability of binuclear ruthenium(III) compound. J Inorg Biochem 2020; 215:111318. [PMID: 33301985 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2020.111318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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On the one hand, to obtain a novel next-generation anticancer metal agent; on the other hand, to improve the targeting ability and decrease side effects of metal agent, we proposed to design active-targeting human serum albumin (HSA) nanoparticles (NPs) to achieve the end. Thus, we not only designed and synthesized two ruthenium (Ru) thiosemicarbazone compounds (C1 and C2) but also succeeded in constructing active Biotin-HSA NPs for Ru(III) compounds. Importantly, Biotin-HSA-C2 NPs not only possessed a stronger capacity for killing MCF-7 cells and inhibiting their migration versusC2 alone but also increased accumulation compared to non-malignant WI-38 cells. Additionally, C2 and Biotin-HSA-C2 NPs act against MCF-7 cells by the following potential mechanism: 1) arresting the cell cycle in the S phase by regulating cyclin and cyclin-dependent kinases; 2) inducing apoptosis by releasing cytochrome c to activate caspase-9/3; 3) inhibiting the expression of p-EGFR and regulating its neighboring cellular pathways, followed by the inactivation of PI3K/Akt and activation of p38 MAPK signaling pathways.
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- Ming Jiang
- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China; School of food and biochemical engineering, Guangxi Science & Technology Normal University, Laibin, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Disease, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China.
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Sedlic F, Seiwerth F, Sepac A, Sikiric S, Cindric M, Milavic M, Batelja Vuletic L, Jakopovic M, Seiwerth S. Mitochondrial ROS Induce Partial Dedifferentiation of Human Mesothelioma via Upregulation of NANOG. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9070606. [PMID: 32664372 PMCID: PMC7402173 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9070606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
The expression of pluripotency factors is a key regulator of tumor differentiation status and cancer stem cells. The purpose of this study was to examine the expression of pluripotency factors and differentiation status of human mesothelioma and the role of mitochondria in their regulation. We tested the expression of OCT4/POU5F1, NANOG, SOX2, PI3K-AKT pathway and BCL2 genes and proteins in 65 samples of human mesothelioma and 19 samples of normal mesothelium. Mitochondrial membrane potential, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and expression of pluripotency factors were also tested in human mesothelioma cell line. Human mesothelium and mesothelioma expressed SOX2, NANOG, PI3K and AKT genes and proteins and POU5F1 gene, whereby NANOG, SOX2 and phosphorylated (activated) AKT were upregulated in mesothelioma. NANOG protein expression was elevated in less differentiated samples of human mesothelioma. The expression of genes of PI3K-AKT pathway correlated with pluripotency factor genes. Mesothelioma cells had functional, but depolarized mitochondria with large capacity to generate ROS. Mitochondrial ROS upregulated NANOG and mitoTEMPO abrogated it. In conclusion, human mesothelioma displays enhanced expression of NANOG, SOX2 and phosphorylated AKT proteins, while elevated NANOG expression correlates with poor differentiation of human mesothelioma. Mitochondria of mesothelioma cells have a large capacity to form ROS and thereby upregulate NANOG, leading to dedifferentiation of mesothelioma.
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Affiliation(s)
- Filip Sedlic
- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +385-1-236-7293
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases Jordanovac, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia; (F.S.); (M.J.)
| | - Ana Sepac
- Department of Pathology, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.S.); (S.S.); (M.M.); (L.B.V.); (S.S.)
| | - Suncana Sikiric
- Department of Pathology, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.S.); (S.S.); (M.M.); (L.B.V.); (S.S.)
| | - Marina Cindric
- Clinical Department of Pathology and Cytology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia;
| | - Marija Milavic
- Department of Pathology, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.S.); (S.S.); (M.M.); (L.B.V.); (S.S.)
| | - Lovorka Batelja Vuletic
- Department of Pathology, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.S.); (S.S.); (M.M.); (L.B.V.); (S.S.)
- Clinical Department of Pathology and Cytology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases Jordanovac, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia; (F.S.); (M.J.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.S.); (S.S.); (M.M.); (L.B.V.); (S.S.)
- Clinical Department of Pathology and Cytology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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