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Yang X, Guan Y, Bayliss G, Zhao TC, Zhuang S. SET8 inhibition preserves PTEN to attenuate kidney cell apoptosis in cisplatin nephrotoxicity. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-4603170. [PMID: 39184108 PMCID: PMC11343278 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4603170/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The aberrant expression of SET8, a histone methyltransferase that mediates H4 lysine 20 mono-methylation (H4K20me1), is implicated in the pathogenesis of various tumors, however, its role in acute kidney injury (AKI) is unknown. Here we showed that SET8 and H4K20me1 were upregulated in the murine kidney with AKI induced by cisplatin, along with increased renal tubular cell injury and apoptosis and decreased expression of E-cadherin and Phosphatase and Tensin Homolog (PTEN). Suppression of SET8 by UNC0379 improved renal function, attenuated tubule damage, and restored expression of PTEN, but not E-cadherin. UNC0379 was also effective in lessening cisplatin-induced DNA damage response (DDR) as indicated by reduced expression of γ-H2AX, p53, p21, and alleviating cisplatin-impaired autophagy as shown by retained expression of Atg5, Beclin-1, and CHMP2A and enhanced levels of LC3-II in the kidney. Consistently, inhibition of SET8 with either UNC0379 or siRNA mitigated apoptosis and DDR, and restored autophagy, along with PTEN preservation in cultured renal proximal tubular epithelial cell (TKPTs) exposed to cisplatin. Further studies showed that inhibition of PTEN with Bpv or siRNA potentiated cisplatin-induced apoptosis, DDR, and hindered autophagy, and conversely, alleviated by overexpression of PTEN in TKPTs. Finally, blocking PTEN largely abolished the inhibitory effect of UNC0379 on apoptosis. Taken together, these results suggest that SET8 inhibition protects against cisplatin-induced AKI and renal cell apoptosis through a mechanism associated with the preservation of PTEN, which in turn inhibits DDR and restores autophagy.
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- Xu Yang
- Rhode Island Hospital and Alpert Medical School, Brown University
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- Rhode Island Hospital and Alpert Medical School, Brown University
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- Rhode Island Hospital and Alpert Medical School, Brown University
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- Brown University School of Medicine-Rhode Island Hospital
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Chen C, Chen F, Gu L, Jiang Y, Cai Z, Zhao Y, Chen L, Zhu Z, Liu X. Discovery and validation of COX2 as a target of flavonoids in Apocyni Veneti Folium: Implications for the treatment of liver injury. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 326:117919. [PMID: 38364933 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117919] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Apocyni Veneti Folium (AVF), a popular traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is known for its effects in soothing the liver and nerves and eliminating heat and water. It is relevant from an ethnopharmacological perspective. Pharmacological research has confirmed its benefits on antihypertension, antihyperlipidemia, antidepression, liver protection, immune system boosting, antiaging, and diabetic vascular lesions. Previous studies have shown that flavonoids, the active ingredients, have a hepatoprotective effect. However, the exact mechanism has not been clarified. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to identify the active flavonoids in AVF and their corresponding targets for liver injury. Multiple methods were introduced to confirm the targets. MATERIAL AND METHODS AVF compounds were analyzed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Then, network pharmacology was utilized to screen potential hepatoprotection targets of the compounds. An enzyme activity assay was performed to determine the effect of the compounds on the targets. Biolayer interferometry (BLI) was applied to confirm the direct interaction between the compounds and the targets. RESULTS A total of 71 compounds were identified by LC-MS and 19 compounds and 112 shared targets were screened using network pharmacology. These common targets were primarily involved in the TNF signaling pathway, cancer pathways, hepatitis B, drug responses, and negative regulation of the apoptotic process. Flavonoids were the primary pharmacological substance basis of AVF. The cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) protein was one of the direct targets of flavonoids in AVF. The enzyme activity assay and BLI-based intermolecular interactions demonstrated that the compounds astragalin, isoquercitrin, and hyperoside exhibited stronger inhibition of enzyme activity and a higher affinity with COX2 compared to epigallocatechin, quercetin, and catechin. CONCLUSIONS COX2 was preliminarily identified as a target of flavonoids, and the mechanism of the hepatoprotective effect of AVF might be linked to flavonoids inhibiting the activity of COX2. The findings can establish the foundation for future research on the traditional hepatoprotective effect of AVF on the liver and for clinical studies on liver disorders.
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- Cuihua Chen
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine & College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine & College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine & College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine & College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Liu Y, Zhao B, He P, Wang Z, Tang K, Mou Z, Tan Y, Wu L, Chen G, Li X, Zhu L, Duan T. Cinnamic Acid: A Low-Toxicity Natural Bidentate Ligand for Uranium Decorporation. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:7464-7472. [PMID: 38598182 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Uranium accumulation in the kidneys and bones following internal contamination results in severe damage, emphasizing the pressing need for the discovery of actinide decorporation agents with efficient removal of uranium and low toxicity. In this work, cinnamic acid (3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid, CD), a natural aromatic carboxylic acid, is investigated as a potential uranium decorporation ligand. CD demonstrates markedly lower cytotoxicity than that of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), an actinide decorporation agent approved by the FDA, and effectively removes approximately 44.5% of uranyl from NRK-52E cells. More importantly, the results of the prompt administration of the CD solution remove 48.2 and 27.3% of uranyl from the kidneys and femurs of mice, respectively. Assessments of serum renal function reveal the potential of CD to ameliorate uranyl-induced renal injury. Furthermore, the single crystal of CD and uranyl compound (C9H7O2)2·UO2 (denoted as UO2-CD) reveals the formation of uranyl dimers as secondary building units. Thermodynamic analysis of the solution shows that CD coordinates with uranyl to form a 2:1 molar ratio complex at a physiological pH of 7.4. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further show that CD exhibits a significant 7-fold heightened affinity for uranyl binding in comparison to DTPA.
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- Yawen Liu
- School of Life Sciences and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 629000, China
- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation (Mianyang Central Hospital), Mianyang 621010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics & Technology, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation (Mianyang Central Hospital), Mianyang 621010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation (Mianyang Central Hospital), Mianyang 621010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation (Mianyang Central Hospital), Mianyang 621010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation (Mianyang Central Hospital), Mianyang 621010, China
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Wang L, Ma J, Chen C, Lin B, Xie S, Yang W, Qian J, Zhang Y. Isoquercitrin alleviates pirarubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in vivo and in vitro by inhibiting apoptosis through Phlpp1/AKT/Bcl-2 signaling pathway. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1315001. [PMID: 38562460 PMCID: PMC10982373 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1315001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Introduction: Due to the cardiotoxicity of pirarubicin (THP), it is necessary to investigate new compounds for the treatment of THP-induced cardiotoxicity. Isoquercitrin (IQC) is a natural flavonoid with anti-oxidant and anti-apoptosis properties. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the influence of IQC on preventing the THP-induced cardiotoxicity in vivo and in vitro. Methods: The optimal concentration and time required for IQC to prevent THP-induced cardiomyocyte damage were determined by an MTT assay. The protective effect was further verified in H9c2 and HCM cells using dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate fluorescent probes, MitoTracker Red probe, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, JC-1 probe, and real time-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Rats were administered THP to establish cardiotoxicity. An electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed, and cardiac hemodynamics, myocardial enzymes, oxidative stress indicators, and hematoxylin-eosin staining were studied. Voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1), adenine nucleotide translocase 1 (ANT1), and cyclophilin D (CYPD) were detected by qRT-PCR, and the Phlpp1/AKT/Bcl-2 axis proteins were detected by western blot, confirming that IQC markedly increased cell viability and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels, diminished the levels of ROS and MDA, and elevated mitochondrial function and apoptosis in vivo and in vitro. Results: Results showed that IQC reduced THP-induced myocardial histopathological injury, electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities, and cardiac dysfunction in vivo. IQC also decreased serum levels of MDA, BNP, CK-MB, c-TnT, and LDH, while increasing levels of SOD and GSH. We also found that IQC significantly reduced VDAC1, ANT1, and CYPD mRNA expression. In addition, IQC controlled apoptosis by modulating Phlpp1/AKT/Bcl-2 signaling pathways. IQC markedly increased H9c2 and HCM cell viability and SOD levels, diminished the levels of ROS and MDA, and elevated mitochondrial function in H9c2 and HCM cells to defend against THP-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis in vitro. The AKT inhibitor IMQ demonstrated that IQC lacked antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties. Moreover, our data showed that IQC regulates Phlpp1 expression, thereby influencing the expression levels of p-AKT, cytochrome c, caspase-3, caspase-9, Bcl-2, and Bax. Discussion: In conclusion, our results indicate that IQC protects the changes in mitochondrial membrane permeability in cardiomyocytes by regulating the Phlpp1/AKT/Bcl-2 signaling pathway, inhibits the release of cytc from the mitochondrial inner membrane to the cytoplasm, forms apoptotic bodies, induces cell apoptosis, and reduces THP induced cardiotoxicity.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina and School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Jilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Pharmacy and Individualized Therapy of Huzhou, Department of Pharmacy, Changxing People’s Hospital, Huzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina and School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina and School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina and School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina and School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Jilin, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Pharmacy and Individualized Therapy of Huzhou, Department of Pharmacy, Changxing People’s Hospital, Huzhou, China
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Liu J, Xie L, Zhai H, Wang D, Li X, Wang Y, Song M, Xu C. Exploration of the protective mechanisms of Icariin against cisplatin-induced renal cell damage in canines. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1331409. [PMID: 38455257 PMCID: PMC10919057 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1331409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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This study delves into the protective mechanisms of Icariin (ICA) against cisplatin-induced damage in Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells. Comprising two distinct phases, the investigation initially employed a single-factor randomized design to ascertain the minimal cisplatin concentration eliciting MDCK cell damage, spanning concentrations from 0 to 16 mmol/L. Concurrently, various concentrations of ICA (ranging from 5 to 50 mmol/L) were combined with 1 mmol/L cisplatin to determine the most efficacious treatment concentration. Subsequent investigations utilized four treatment groups: control, 1 mmol/L cisplatin, 1 mmol/L cisplatin + 20 mmol/L ICA, and 1 mmol/L cisplatin + 25 mmol/L ICA, aimed at elucidating ICA's protective mechanisms. Findings from the initial phase underscored a significant reduction in MDCK cell viability with 1 mmol/L cisplatin in comparison to the control (P < 0.01). Notably, the inclusion of 20 and 25 mmol/L ICA substantively ameliorated MDCK cell viability under 1 mmol/L cisplatin (P < 0.01). Moreover, cisplatin administration induced an elevation in inflammatory factors, malondialdehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and Bax protein levels, while concurrently suppressing superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and Bcl-2 expression (P < 0.01). Conversely, supplementation of 20 and 25 mmol/L ICA demonstrated a marked increase in mitochondrial membrane potential and levels of SOD, CAT, and Bcl-2 (P < 0.01). These interventions effectively attenuated inflammatory responses and suppressed Bax protein expression (P < 0.05), consequently mitigating cisplatin-induced apoptosis in MDCK cells (P < 0.01). In summary, these findings elucidate the role of ICA in impeding apoptosis in cisplatin-induced MDCK cells by regulating inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and autophagic protein expression.
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- Jiayi Liu
- College of Police Dog Technology of Criminal Investigation Police University of China, Shenyang, China
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- College of Police Dog Technology of Criminal Investigation Police University of China, Shenyang, China
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- College of Police Dog Technology of Criminal Investigation Police University of China, Shenyang, China
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- College of Police Dog Technology of Criminal Investigation Police University of China, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Special Wild Economic Animals and Plants, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- College of Police Dog Technology of Criminal Investigation Police University of China, Shenyang, China
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- College of Police Dog Technology of Criminal Investigation Police University of China, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Special Wild Economic Animals and Plants, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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Luo X, Gong Y, Jiang Q, Wang Q, Li S, Liu L. Isoquercitrin promotes ferroptosis and oxidative stress in nasopharyngeal carcinoma via the AMPK/NF-κB pathway. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23542. [PMID: 37712196 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Isoquercitrin has been discovered with various biological properties, including anticancer, anti-inflammation, antioxidation, and neuroprotection. The aim of this study is to explore the efficacy of isoquercitrin in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and to disclose its potential regulating mechanisms. CNE1 and HNE1 cells were treated with various concentrations of isoquercitrin. Ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1, a ferroptosis inhibitor) and alpha-lipoic acid (ALA, an activator of the AMP-activated protein kinase [AMPK] pathway) treatments were conducted to verify the effects of isoquercitrin, respectively. Cell viability, proliferation, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and lipid peroxidation were determined, respectively. GPX4 expression and ferroptosis- and pathway-related protein expression were measured. A xenograft tumor model was constructed by subcutaneously inoculating CNE1 cells into the middle groin of each mouse. We found that the IC50 values of CNE1 and HNE1 cells were 392.45 and 411.38 μM, respectively. CNE1 and HNE1 viability and proliferation were both markedly reduced with the increasing concentration of isoquercitrin. ROS generation and lipid peroxidation were both enhanced with declined ferroptosis-related markers under isoquercitrin treatment. The nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathway, the AMPK pathway, and the interleukin (IL)-1β expression were all markedly suppressed by isoquercitrin. Moreover, isoquercitrin restrained the tumor growth and enhanced lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis in vivo. Interestingly, both Fer-1 and ALA treatments distinctly offset isoquercitrin-induced effects in vitro and in vivo. These findings indicated that isoquercitrin might enhance oxidative stress and ferroptosis in NPC via AMPK/NF-κB p65 inhibition.
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- Xinggu Luo
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China
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Li Q, Chen S, Wang X, Cai J, Huang H, Tang S, He D. Cisplatin-Based Combination Therapy for Enhanced Cancer Treatment. Curr Drug Targets 2024; 25:473-491. [PMID: 38591210 DOI: 10.2174/0113894501294182240401060343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Cisplatin, a primary chemotherapeutic drug, is of great value in the realm of tumor treatment. However, its clinical efficacy is strictly hindered by issues, such as drug resistance, relapse, poor prognosis, and toxicity to normal tissue. Cisplatin-based combination therapy has garnered increasing attention in both preclinical and clinical cancer research for its ability to overcome resistance, reduce toxicity, and enhance anticancer effects. This review examines three primary co-administration strategies of cisplatin-based drug combinations and their respective advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, seven types of combination therapies involving cisplatin are discussed, focusing on their main therapeutic effects, mechanisms in preclinical research, and clinical applications. This review also discusses future prospects and challenges, aiming to offer guidance for the development of optimal cisplatin-based combination therapy regimens for improved cancer treatment.
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- Qi Li
- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Antibody-Based Drug and Intelligent Delivery System, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Johri N, Choudhary A, Rawat U, Vengat M. Amphotericin-B-Induced Chronic Kidney Disease in a Post-COVID-19 Patient with Widespread Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis and Pneumonia: A Case Report. Curr Drug Saf 2024; 19:474-477. [PMID: 37537934 DOI: 10.2174/1574886318666230804101539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a unique challenge to the medical community due to potential co-infections with bacteria and fungi. We report a case of Rhino cerebral mucormycosis infection in a 67-year-old patient after recovery from COVID-19. OBJECTIVE To report a case of Rhino cerebral mucormycosis in a 67-year-old patient with preexisting health conditions after recovering from COVID-19 and to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment of co-infections in patients with pre-existing health conditions. CASE PRESENTATION The patient had pre-existing health conditions, including uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which made him more vulnerable to complications after COVID-19. He was admitted to the hospital after experiencing a dark discharge from his left eye, later confirmed to be due to mucormycosis. Histopathological examination revealed invasive mucormycosis, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment. However, the patient experienced Acute kidney injury (AKI) after only 5 days of treatment with conventional amphotericin B, underscoring the need for careful monitoring and adjustment of treatment regimens. DISCUSSION The case underscores the need for early detection and treatment of co-infections in vulnerable patients. The patient's pre-existing conditions and immunocompromised state made him more susceptible to the infection. The case also highlights the importance of careful monitoring and adjustment of treatment regimens to minimize the risk of adverse effects. CONCLUSION While COVID-19 has presented challenges and uncertainties, it has also provided valuable insights into the interactions between infectious agents and the human body. Continued research and vigilance are necessary to mitigate the impact of co-infections and improve outcomes for patients.
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- Nishant Johri
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Teerthanker Mahaveer Hospital & Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Teerthanker Mahaveer Hospital & Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Teerthanker Mahaveer Hospital & Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oncology, Chester Medical School, Chester, United Kingdom
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Luo R, Lv C, Wang T, Deng X, Sima M, Guo J, Qi J, Sun W, Shen B, Li Y, Yue D, Gao Y. A potential Chinese medicine monomer against influenza A virus and influenza B virus: isoquercitrin. Chin Med 2023; 18:144. [PMID: 37919750 PMCID: PMC10621105 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00843-4] [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: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Influenza viruses, especially Influenza A virus and Influenza B virus, are respiratory pathogens and can cause seasonal epidemics and pandemics. Severe influenza viruses infection induces strong host-defense response and excessive inflammatory response, resulting in acute lung damage, multiple organ failure and high mortality. Isoquercitrin is a Chinese medicine monomer, which was reported to have multiple biological activities, including antiviral activity against HSV, IAV, SARS-CoV-2 and so on. Aims of this study were to assess the in vitro anti-IAV and anti-IBV activity, evaluate the in vivo protective efficacy against lethal infection of the influenza virus and searched for the more optimal method of drug administration of isoquercitrin. METHODS In vitro infection model (MDCK and A549 cells) and mouse lethal infection model of Influenza A virus and Influenza B virus were used to evaluate the antiviral activity of isoquercitrin. RESULTS Isoquercitrin could significantly suppress the replication in vitro and in vivo and reduced the mortality of mouse lethal infection models. Compared with virus infection group, isoquercitrin mitigated lung and multiple organ damage. Moreover, isoquercitrin blocked hyperproduction of cytokines induced by virus infection via inactivating NF-κB signaling. Among these routes of isoquercitrin administration, intramuscular injection is a better drug delivery method. CONCLUSION Isoquercitrin is a potential Chinese medicine monomer Against Influenza A Virus and Influenza B Virus infection.
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- Rongbo Luo
- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
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- The Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, People's Republic of China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, People's Republic of China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China
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- School of Medical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China.
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China.
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, People's Republic of China.
- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China.
- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, China.
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Wei C, Wang C, Li R, Bai Y, Wang X, Fang Q, Chen X, Li P. The pharmacological mechanism of Abelmoschus manihot in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22017. [PMID: 38058638 PMCID: PMC10695975 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Abelmoschus manihot (A.manihot) is a herbaceous flowering medicinal plant and flavonoids are its main pharmacological active ingredients. A.manihot is listed in the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). A.manihot significantly reduces proteinuria in CKD, and the effectiveness and safety of A.manihot in the treatment including primary glomerulonephropathy and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) have been proved by several randomized controlled trials (RCT). Emerging pharmacological studies have explored the potential active small molecules and the underlying mechanisms in A.manihot. The active constituents of A.manihot are mainly seven flavonoids, including hibifolin, hyperoside, isoquercetin, rutin, quercetin, myricetin, and quercetin-3-O-robinobioside. The mechanisms of action mainly include alleviating renal fibrosis, reducing the inflammatory response and decreasing the apoptosis of podocytes. In this review, we summarize the updated information of active components and molecular mechanisms of A.manihot on chronic kidney disease.
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- Cuiting Wei
- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese People's, Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese, People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese People's, Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese, People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese People's, Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese, People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese People's, Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese, People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese People's, Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese, People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese People's, Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese, People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese People's, Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese, People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese People's, Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese, People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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Xu Z, Zhang M, Wang W, Zhou S, Yu M, Qiu X, Jiang S, Wang X, Tang C, Li S, Wang CH, Zhu R, Peng WX, Zhao L, Fu X, Patzak A, Persson PB, Zhao L, Mao J, Shu Q, Lai EY, Zhang G. Dihydromyricetin attenuates cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation and ferroptosis. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2023; 473:116595. [PMID: 37328118 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2023.116595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cisplatin is effective against various types of cancers. However, its clinical application is limited owing to its adverse effects, especially acute kidney injury (AKI). Dihydromyricetin (DHM), a flavonoid derived from Ampelopsis grossedentata, has varied pharmacological activities. This research aimed to determine the molecular mechanism for cisplatin-induced AKI. METHODS A murine model of cisplatin-induced AKI (22 mg/kg, I.P.) and a HK-2 cell model of cisplatin-induced damage (30 μM) were established to evaluate the protective function of DHM. Renal dysfunction markers, renal morphology and potential signaling pathways were investigated. RESULTS DHM decreased the levels of renal function biomarkers (blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine), mitigated renal morphological damage, and downregulated the protein levels of kidney injury molecule-1 and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin. It upregulated the expression levels of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase and catalase expression), nuclear factor-erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and its downstream proteins, including heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), glutamate-cysteine ligase catalytic (GCLC) and modulatory (GCLM) subunits, thus eventually reducing cisplatin-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Moreover, DHM partially inhibited the phosphorylation of the active fragments of caspase-8 and -3 and mitogen-activated protein kinase and restored glutathione peroxidase 4 expression, which attenuated renal apoptosis and ferroptosis in cisplatin-treated animals. DHM also mitigated the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome and nuclear factor (NF)-κB, attenuating the inflammatory response. In addition, it reduced cisplatin-induced HK-2 cell apoptosis and ROS production, both of which were blocked by the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385. CONCLUSIONS DHM suppressed cisplatin-induced oxidative stress, inflammation and ferroptosis probably through regulating of Nrf2/HO-1, MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways.
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- Zheming Xu
- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou 310052, China
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou 310052, China
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- Department of Pathology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310051, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and Kidney Disease Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Pathology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and Kidney Disease Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Center of Kidney and Urology, the Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Center of Kidney and Urology, the Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Center of Kidney and Urology, the Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Tulane Hypertension and Renal Center of Excellence, Department of Physiology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou 310052, China
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou 310052, China
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou 310052, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Institute of Translational Physiology, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Institute of Translational Physiology, Berlin, Germany
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou 310052, China; Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Pediatric Nephrology & Urology Medical Research Center, Hangzhou 310052, China
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou 310052, China; Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Pediatric Nephrology & Urology Medical Research Center, Hangzhou 310052, China
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou 310052, China.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and Kidney Disease Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China; Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Institute of Translational Physiology, Berlin, Germany.
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, Hangzhou 310052, China; Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Pediatric Nephrology & Urology Medical Research Center, Hangzhou 310052, China.
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Wu H, Shi X, Zang Y, Zhao X, Liu X, Wang W, Shi W, Wong CTT, Sheng L, Chen X, Zhang S. 7-hydroxycoumarin-β-D-glucuronide protects against cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury via inhibiting p38MAPK-mediated apoptosis in mice. Life Sci 2023; 327:121864. [PMID: 37336359 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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AIMS Cisplatin is a widely-used drug in the clinical treatment of tumors, but kidney nephrotoxicity is one of the reasons that limits its widespread use. We previously found that 7-hydroxycoumarin-β-D-glucuronide (7-HCG) was one of metabolites of skimmin and highly enriched in the kidneys and maintained a high blood concentration in skimmin-treated rats. Therefore, we investigated whether 7-HCG has a protective effect on cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male C57BL/6 mice were continuously administered 7-HCG for five days, and on the third day, an intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin was given to induce acute kidney injury. After 72 h, the mice were sacrificed for analysis. Serum and renal tissue were collected for renal function evaluation. RNA sequencing was used to explore mechanism, and further validated by western blot and immunohistochemistry. In addition, pharmacokinetic study of oral 7-HCG administration was performed to examine how much 7-hydroxycoumarin (7-HC) was metabolized and 7-HC possible effect on renal protection. KEY FINDINGS 7-HCG significantly reduced serum BUN and SCR levels, and alleviated pathological damage in renal tissue, and reduced the renal index. RNA sequencing revealed that 7-HCG could reverse p38 MAPK regulation and apoptosis. By western blotting, it was found that 7-HCG could reduce renal injury by reducing p-p38, p-ERK, p-JNK, cleaved-caspase3 and Bax. The immunohistochemical results of cleaved-caspase3 were consistent with western blotting. 7-HCG also significantly reduced the production of ROS in kidney tissue. Pharmacokinetic experiments have shown that 7-HCG in the blood increased rapidly and was eliminated slowly, with an average t1/2β of 18.3 h. And the concentration of 7-HCG in the target organ kidney was about 4 times higher than that in blood. SIGNIFICANCE Our findings indicate that 7-HCG could exert its protective effect against cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury by inhibiting apoptosis via p38 MAPK regulation and elucidates its pharmacokinetics.
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- Haijie Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology and State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Functions of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, PR China.
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Lee JK, Choi WS, Song JY, Kwon OS, Lee YJ, Lee JS, Lee S, Choi SR, Lee CH, Lee JY. Anti-inflammatory effects of Athyrium yokoscense extract via inhibition of the Erk1/2 and NF-κB pathways in bisphenol A-stimulated A549 cells. Toxicol Res 2023; 39:135-146. [PMID: 36726827 PMCID: PMC9839918 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-022-00154-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Bisphenol A is an environmental endocrine disruptor that has similar functions to estrogen in humans. However, few studies have investigated pulmonary inflammation induced by BPA, and the effect of Athyrium yokoscense extract on this inflammatory response is unknown. In this study, we investigated this effect in A549 human alveolar epithelial cells. BPA at concentrations higher than 100 µM were cytotoxic to A549 cells at 24 and 48 h after treatment; however, AYE (100 µg/mL) had a protective effect against BPA-induced cytotoxicity. AYE also inhibited the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species, expressions of cyclooxygenase-2 and extracellular signal-regulated kinase1/2 proteins, activities of phospholipase A2, COX-2, nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells, and proinflammatory mediators including prostaglandin E2, tumor necrosis factor-α, and interleukin-6 induced by BPA in A549 cells. This study demonstrated that BPA, which induces chronic lung disease, causes oxidative stress and inflammatory response in lung epithelial cell line, and found that AYE reduces BPA-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory response by down-regulating the Erk1/2 and NF-κB pathways.
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- Jung-Kyu Lee
- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974 Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, 22689 Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, 22689 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974 Republic of Korea
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Topcu A, Saral S, Mercantepe T, Akyildiz K, Tumkaya L, Yilmaz A. The effects of apelin-13 against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2023; 46:77-87. [PMID: 34894944 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2021.2011309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is observed in nearly 60% of patients undergoing cisplatin (CP) therapy. The aim of this study was to reveal the potential effects of apelin-13 (AP-13) in the prevention of CP-induced renal toxicity, together with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect mechanisms. Four experimental groups were established. Group 1, the control group, received 0.9% saline solution alone intraperitoneally (IP). Group 2, the CP group, received CP IP at 5 mg/kg once weekly for four weeks for induction of nephrotoxicity. In Group 3, the CP + Apelin-13 (AP-13) group, AP-13 was prepared at 20 nmol kg/d in sterile pyrogen-free saline before injection every day for four weeks and administered IP. CP was administered IP at 5 mg/kg once weekly for four weeks for induction of nephrotoxicity. In Group 4, the AP-13 group, AP-13 was prepared at 20 nmol kg/d in sterile pyrogen-free 0.9% saline before injection every day for four weeks and administered IP. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), thiol (-SH), interleukin-1 beta, cleaved caspase-3, 8-hydroxy 2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κβ/p65) levels were then measured. Increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis as a result of CP application activated the cascade. However, AP-13 administration reduced the oxidative stress increased by CIS with the determined antioxidant effect and reduced the damage by increasing total -SH levels. 8-OHdG and NF-κβ/p65, which were up-regulated by triggering oxidative stress and inflammation, were down-regulated through the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of AP-13.
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- Atilla Topcu
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Health Care Services Vocational School, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, Turkey
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Liu Y, Zhai J, Qin F, Gao L, She Y, Wang M. Protective role of polyphenol extract from highland barley against cisplatin-induced renal toxicity and mitochondrial damage in rats. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 2023. [DOI: 10.3136/fstr.fstr-d-21-00284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- Yunfan Liu
- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University
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- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Biologically Active Substances and Functional Food
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University
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- College of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing Union University
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- Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
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- Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
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Ajwa dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) attenuate cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats via augmenting Nrf2, modulating NADPH oxidase-4 and mitigating inflammatory/apoptotic mediators. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 156:113836. [PMID: 36242846 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In the therapy of cisplatin (CP), nephrotoxicity is a main limiting issue that associated with oxidative stress and apoptosis. According to many studies, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Ajwa dates are very strong, due to the unique phytochemical profile. Here, we investigated the possible mitigative effects of Ajwa dates fruits extract (ADFE) vs CP-induced nephrotoxicity in rats, in addition to phytochemical profiling of its components via LC-MS/MS. Six groups were formed from forty-two male rats. G1: control, G2: ADFE 0.25 g/kg, G3: ADFE 0.5 g/kg (for 21 days), G4: CP -intoxicated group (single i.p. dose of 7.0 mg/kg b.w) on day 16th, G5: ADFE 0.25 + CP, G6: ADFE 0.5 + CP. LC-MS/MS analysis revealed the tentative identification of 17 compounds of different chemical nature, including organic/phenolic acids, and flavonoids and their sulphated/glycosides derivatives. ADFE has considerable antioxidant potential (DPPH with IC50 326.65 µg/ml and FRAP= 20.91 mM FeSO4/g extract) and total phenolic content (TPC = 35.44 mg/GAE/g extract). It (especially at dose 0.5 g/kg b.w) significantly modulated the toxicity of CP via enhancing food intake and hematobiochemical indices (renal functions, anemia, and leucopenia), increasing the renal antioxidant status (GSH, SOD, and CAT), decreasing the production of oxidative stress and inflammatory markers (MDA, NO, H2O2, MPO, MCP-1, TNF-α and IL-6), augmenting mRNA expression of Nrf2, and modulating NOX4 mRNA expression. The existence of bioactive compounds in ADFE may be responsible for their prophylactic properties, demonstrating natural usefulness in the treatment of oxidative stress, hypochromic anemia, immunodeficiency, and inflammatory complications, all of which are chemotherapy side effects.
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Jeong SY, Choi WS, Kwon OS, Lee JS, Son SY, Lee CH, Lee S, Song JY, Lee YJ, Lee JY. Extract of Pinus densiflora needles suppresses acute inflammation by regulating inflammatory mediators in RAW264.7 macrophages and mice. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2022; 60:1148-1159. [PMID: 35695008 PMCID: PMC9196672 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2079679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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CONTEXT Pinus densiflora Siebold & Zucc. (Pinaceae) needle extracts ameliorate oxidative stress, but research into their anti-inflammatory effects is limited. OBJECTIVE To investigate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of a Pinus densiflora needles (PINE) ethanol extract in vitro and in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS We measured levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and inflammatory mediators in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells at various PINE concentrations (25, 50 and 100 μg/mL; but 6.25, 12.5 and 25 μg/mL for interleukin-1β and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)). Thirty ICR mice were randomized to six groups: vehicle, control, PINE pre-treatment (0.1, 0.3 and 1 mg/left ear for 10 min followed by arachidonic acid treatment for 30 min) and dexamethasone. The posttreatment ear thickness and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity were measured. RESULTS PINE 100 μg/mL significantly decreased ROS (IC50, 70.93 μg/mL, p < 0.01), SOD (IC50, 30.99 μg/mL, p < 0.05), malondialdehyde (p < 0.01), nitric oxide (NO) (IC50, 27.44 μg/mL, p < 0.01) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (p < 0.05) levels. Interleukin-1β (p < 0.05) and PGE2 (p < 0.01) release decreased significantly with 25 μg/mL PINE. PINE 1 mg/ear inhibited LPS-stimulated expression of cyclooxygenase-2 and inducible NO synthase in RAW264.7 macrophages and significantly inhibited ear oedema (36.73-15.04% compared to the control, p < 0.01) and MPO activity (167.94-105.59%, p < 0.05). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS PINE exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators. Identified flavonoids such as taxifolin and quercetin glucoside can be attributed to effect of PINE.
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- Seul-Yong Jeong
- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Bioactive-Metabolome Network, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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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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Loren P, Lugones Y, Saavedra N, Saavedra K, Páez I, Rodriguez N, Moriel P, Salazar LA. MicroRNAs Involved in Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathway during Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity: Potential Use of Natural Products against DDP-Induced Apoptosis. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12091206. [PMID: 36139046 PMCID: PMC9496062 DOI: 10.3390/biom12091206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Cisplatin (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (II), DDP) is an antineoplastic agent widely used in the treatment of solid tumors because of its extensive cytotoxic activity. However, the main limiting side effect of DDP use is nephrotoxicity, a rapid deterioration in kidney function due to toxic chemicals. Several studies have shown that epigenetic processes are involved in DDP-induced nephrotoxicity. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs), a class of epigenetic processes, are molecules that regulate gene expression under physiological and pathological conditions. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are the most characterized class of ncRNAs and are engaged in many cellular processes. In this review, we describe how different miRNAs regulate some pathways leading to cell death by apoptosis, specifically the intrinsic apoptosis pathway. Accordingly, many classes of natural products have been tested for their ability to prevent DDP-induced apoptosis. The study of epigenetic regulation for underlying cell death is still being studied, which will allow new strategies for the diagnosis and therapy of this unwanted disease, which is presented as a side effect of antineoplastic treatment.
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- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Doctoral Programme in Sciences with major in Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Doctoral Programme in Sciences with major in Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Doctoral Programme in Sciences with major in Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083970, SP, Brazil
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- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +56-452-596-724
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A Chinese Medicine Compound Alleviates Cisplatin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury via Its Antiapoptosis and Anti-Inflammation Effects in Mice. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:7841284. [PMID: 35815260 PMCID: PMC9259212 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7841284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cisplatin, also known as cis-diamine dichloroplatinum (CDDP), is a widely used chemotherapeutic drug. However, its application is limited by the occurrence of serious nephrotoxicity. Currently, no effective therapy is available for combating CDDP-induced acute kidney injury (AKI). In the present study, we investigated the efficacy of Jianpi Yishen Tang (JPYST), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compound commonly used to treat chronic kidney disease, against CDDP-induced AKI. In the CDDP + JPYST group, male mice were pretreated with JPYST (18.35 g/kg/day) for 5 consecutive days before receiving a single dose of CDDP (20 mg/kg), all mice were sacrificed 72 h after the CDDP injection. Results showed that JPYST suppressed CDDP-induced kidney dysfunction and tubular damage scores in the mice. Mechanistically, JPYST treatment attenuated CDDP-induced renal tubular cell apoptosis in AKI mice, as manifested by a marked decreased in TUNEL-positive cell counts, downregulation of the pro-apoptotic proteins Bax, Bad and caspase 3, and upregulation of the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2 in kidney tissues. Meanwhile, JPYST decreased the expression of inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in the serum and renal tissues of mice following CDDP administration. These factors are involved in suppressing the activation of phospho-NF-κB p65 in tubular epithelial cells. Taken together, these findings demonstrated that JPYST exerts renoprotective effects against CDDP-induced AKI through antiapoptosis and anti-inflammation effects, and these are associated with downregulation of NF-κB activation. Therefore, JPYST has potential for development of treatment therapies against CDDP-induced AKI.
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Liu Z, Xu Y, Bai X, Guo L, Li X, Gao J, Teng Y, Yu P. Prediction of the mechanisms of action of Zhibai Dihaung Granule in cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury: A network pharmacology study and experimental validation. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 292:115241. [PMID: 35351575 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Zhibai Dihuang Granule (ZDG) is known as traditional Chinese patent medicine with the functions of "Ziyin decrease internal heat" in Traditional Chinses medicine. In clinical, it is also used to treat various kidney diseases. AIM OF THE STUDY We aimed to provide a basis for the curative effect of ZDG on acute kidney injury induced by cisplatin (CIAKI). MATERIALS AND METHODS The active compounds and protein targets of ZDG, as well as the potential targets of the CIAKI were searched from the database. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network diagram and the drug-compounds-targets-disease network were constructed. Enrichment analysis was performed by Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). Subsequently, the effect of ZDG on the prevention and treatment of CIAKI was experimentally validated in vivo and in vitro. RESULTS From the database, we screened 22 active compounds of ZDG and 226 related targets. We obtained 498 gene targets related to CIAKI, among which 40 genes overlapped with ZDG-related targets. Go enrichment and KEGG analysis got 339 terms and 64 pathways, respectively. Based on the above study, we speculated that ZDG has the potential effect on treatment CIAKI, and the mechanism may be related to cell apoptosis and inflammation. The results in vitro experiments showed that ZDG reduced the cytotoxicity of cisplatin to HK-2 and 293T cells, but did not affect the antitumor effect of cisplatin. Moreover, in vivo experiments further proved that ZDG effectively controlled kidney damage caused by cisplatin in SD rats. The results showed that ZDG could regulate the expression of CASP3, p65 and MAPK pathway related proteins, suggesting that ZDG's prevention of CIAKI may be related to apoptosis and inflammatory response. CONCLUSIONS Our study showed that ZDG could prevent and treat CIAKI by inhibiting cell apoptosis and inflammation, which provided a new efficacy and clinical application for ZDG.
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- Zhen Liu
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China.
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China.
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China.
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Elhady SS, Abdelhameed RFA, Mehanna ET, Wahba AS, Elfaky MA, Koshak AE, Noor AO, Bogari HA, Malatani RT, Goda MS. Metabolic Profiling, Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and In Vivo Hepato- and Nephroprotective Effects of Sonchus cornutus in Mice Exposed to Cisplatin. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:819. [PMID: 35624682 PMCID: PMC9137627 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11050819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Sonchus cornutus (Asteraceae) is a wild. edible plant that represents a plentiful source of polyphenolic compounds. For the first time, the metabolic analysis profiling demonstrated the presence of anthocyanidin glycosides, coumarins, flavonoids and their corresponding glycosides, and phenolic acids. The total phenolic compounds were determined to be 206.28 ± 14.64 mg gallic acid equivalent/gm, while flavonoids were determined to be 45.56 ± 1.78 mg quercetin equivalent/gm. The crude extract of S. cornutus exhibited a significant 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging effect with half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 16.10 ± 2.14 µg/mL compared to ascorbic acid as a standard (10.64 ± 0.82 µg/mL). In vitro total antioxidant capacity and ferric reducing power capacity assays revealed a promising reducing potential of S. cornutus extract. Therefore, the possible protective effects of S. cornutus against hepatic and renal toxicity induced by cisplatin in experimental mice were investigated. S. cornutus significantly ameliorated the cisplatin-induced disturbances in liver and kidney functions and oxidative stress, decreased MDA, ROS, and NO levels, and restored CAT and SOD activities. Besides, it reversed cisplatin-driven upregulation in inflammatory markers, including iNOS, IL-6, and IL-1β levels and NF-κB and TNF-α expression, and elevated anti-inflammatory IL-10 levels and Nrf2 expression. Additionally, the extract mitigated cisplatin alteration in apoptotic (Bax and caspase-3) and anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2) proteins. Interestingly, hepatic, and renal histopathology revealed the protective impacts of S. cornutus against cisplatin-induced pathological changes. Our findings guarantee a protective effect of S. cornutus against cisplatin-induced hepatic and renal damage via modulating oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptotic pathways.
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- Sameh S. Elhady
- Department of Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.E.); (A.E.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Galala University, New Galala 43713, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt; (E.T.M.); (A.S.W.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt; (E.T.M.); (A.S.W.)
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- Department of Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.E.); (A.E.K.)
- Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Precision Medicines, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.E.); (A.E.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.O.N.); (H.A.B.); (R.T.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.O.N.); (H.A.B.); (R.T.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.O.N.); (H.A.B.); (R.T.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt;
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Xie Z, Wei L, Chen J, Chen Z. Calcium dobesilate alleviates renal dysfunction and inflammation by targeting nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury. Bioengineered 2022; 13:2816-2826. [PMID: 35038964 PMCID: PMC8974157 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.2024394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication of sepsis that increases mortality and the risk of progression to chronic kidney disease. Oxidative stress and apoptosis are reported to exert critical function in the pathogenesis of sepsis-associated AKI. Calcium dobesilate (CaD) was reported to play a protective role in renal diseases. Therefore, we explored the antioxidant effect and potential mechanism of CaD in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced AKI in mice. We evaluated renal function (blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine (SCr)), histopathology, oxidative stress (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA)), inflammation cytokines, and apoptosis in kidneys of mice. The effect of CaD on NF-κB signaling was evaluated by Western blot. Our findings showed that CaD alleviated renal dysfunction and kidney injury, and also reversed upregulated MDA concentration and reduced SOD enzyme activity in AKI mice. Moreover, LPS-induced inflammatory response was attenuated by CaD. CaD treatment also reduced the apoptosis evoked by LPS. Additionally, CaD downregulated phosphorylation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling components in LPS mice. Conclusively, CaD alleviates renal dysfunction and inflammation by targeting NF-κB signaling in sepsis-associated AKI.
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- Zhijuan Xie
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Health Management Center, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Lee H, Ji SY, Hwangbo H, Kim MY, Kim DH, Park BS, Park JH, Lee BJ, Kim GY, Jeon YJ, Choi YH. Protective Effect of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid against Aggravation of Renal Injury Caused by High Salt Intake in Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23010502. [PMID: 35008928 PMCID: PMC8745502 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is one of the inhibitory neurotransmitters. Several studies have suggested that GABA supplements can reduce blood pressure and modulate the renal immune system in vitro and in vivo. In the present study, we investigated the effect of GABA-enriched salt as an alternative to traditional salt on aggravated renal injury by high salt intake in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity mice. High salt intake accelerated the increase of biomarkers, such as blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels for renal injury in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity mice. However, oral administration of GABA-contained salt notably suppressed serum BUN and creatinine levels. The efficacy of GABA salt was superior to lacto GABA salt and postbiotics GABA salt. Furthermore, GABA-enriched salt markedly restored histological symptoms of nephrotoxicity including renal hypertrophy, tubular dilation, hemorrhage, and collagen deposition aggravated by salt over-loading in cisplatin-exposed mice. Among them, GABA salt showed a higher protective effect against cisplatin-induced renal histological changes than lacto GABA salt and postbiotics GABA salt. In addition, administration of high salt significantly enhanced expression levels of apoptosis and inflammatory mediators in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity mice, while GABA-enriched salt greatly down-regulated the expression of these mediators. Taken together, these results demonstrate the protective effect of GABA against damage caused by high salt intake in cisplatin-induced renal toxicity. Its mechanism may be due to the suppression of hematological and biochemical toxicity, apoptosis, and inflammation. In conclusion, although the protective efficacy of GABA salt on renal injury is different depending on the sterilization and filtration process after fermentation with L. brevis BJ20 and L. plantarum BJ21, our findings suggest that GABA-enriched salt has a beneficial effect against immoderate high salt intake-mediated kidney injury in patients with cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- Hyesook Lee
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47227, Korea; (H.L.); (S.Y.J.); (M.Y.K.); (B.S.P.)
- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47227, Korea; (H.L.); (S.Y.J.); (M.Y.K.); (B.S.P.)
- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea
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- Korea Nanobiotechnology Center, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47227, Korea; (H.L.); (S.Y.J.); (M.Y.K.); (B.S.P.)
- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47227, Korea; (H.L.); (S.Y.J.); (M.Y.K.); (B.S.P.)
- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea
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- Ocean Fisheries & Biology Center, Marine Bioprocess Co., Ltd., Busan 46048, Korea; (J.-H.P.); (B.-J.L.)
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- Ocean Fisheries & Biology Center, Marine Bioprocess Co., Ltd., Busan 46048, Korea; (J.-H.P.); (B.-J.L.)
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- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (G.-Y.K.); (Y.-J.J.)
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- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (G.-Y.K.); (Y.-J.J.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47227, Korea; (H.L.); (S.Y.J.); (M.Y.K.); (B.S.P.)
- Anti-Aging Research Center, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47340, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-51-890-3319
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Wu Z, Geng Y, Buist-Homan M, Moshage H. Scopoletin and umbelliferone protect hepatocytes against palmitate- and bile acid-induced cell death by reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress and oxidative stress. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2021; 436:115858. [PMID: 34979142 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2021.115858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The number of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rapidly increasing due to the growing epidemic of obesity. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the inflammatory stage of NAFLD, is characterized by lipid accumulation in hepatocytes, chronic inflammation and hepatocyte cell death. Scopoletin and umbelliferone are coumarin-like molecules and have antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. Cytoprotective effects of these compounds have not been described in hepatocytes and the mechanisms of the beneficial effects of scopoletin and umbelliferone are unknown. AIM To investigate whether scopoletin and/or umbelliferone protect hepatocytes against palmitate-induced cell death. For comparison, we also tested the cytoprotective effect of scopoletin and umbelliferone against bile acid-induced cell death. METHODS Primary rat hepatocytes were exposed to palmitate (1 mmol/L) or the hydrophobic bile acid glycochenodeoxycholic acid (GCDCA; 50 μmol/L). Apoptosis was assessed by caspase-3 activity assay, necrosis by Sytox green assay, mRNA levels by qPCR, protein levels by Western blot and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by fluorescence assay. RESULTS Both scopoletin and umbelliferone protected against palmitate and GCDCA-induced cell death. Both palmitate and GCDCA induced the expression of ER stress markers. Scopoletin and umbelliferone decreased palmitate- and GCDCA-induced expression of ER stress markers, phosphorylation of the cell death signaling intermediate JNK as well as ROS production. CONCLUSION Scopoletin and umbelliferone protect against palmitate and bile acid-induced cell death of hepatocytes by inhibition of ER stress and ROS generation and decreasing phosphorylation of JNK. Scopoletin and umbelliferone may hold promise as a therapeutic modality for the treatment of NAFLD.
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- Zongmei Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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Yang X, Feng J, Liang W, Zhu Z, Chen Z, Hu J, Yang D, Ding G. Roles of SIRT6 in kidney disease: a novel therapeutic target. Cell Mol Life Sci 2021; 79:53. [PMID: 34950960 PMCID: PMC11072764 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-021-04061-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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SIRT6 is an NAD+ dependent deacetylase that belongs to the mammalian sirtuin family. SIRT6 is mainly located in the nucleus and regulates chromatin remodeling, genome stability, and gene transcription. SIRT6 extensively participates in various physiological activities such as DNA repair, energy metabolism, oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis. In recent years, the role of epigenetics such as acetylation modification in renal disease has gradually received widespread attention. SIRT6 reduces oxidative stress, inflammation, and renal fibrosis, which is of great importance in maintaining cellular homeostasis and delaying the chronic progression of kidney disease. Here, we review the structure and biological function of SIRT6 and summarize the regulatory mechanisms of SIRT6 in kidney disease. Moreover, the role of SIRT6 as a potential therapeutic target for the progression of kidney disease will be discussed. SIRT6 plays an important role in kidney disease. SIRT6 regulates mitochondrial dynamics and mitochondrial biogenesis, induces G2/M cycle arrest, and plays an antioxidant role in nephrotoxicity, IR, obstructive nephropathy, and sepsis-induced AKI. SIRT6 prevents and delays progressive CKD induced by hyperglycemia, kidney senescence, hypertension, and lipid accumulation by regulating mitochondrial biogenesis, and has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifibrosis effects. Additionally, hypoxia, inflammation, and fibrosis are the main mechanisms of the AKI-to-CKD transition. SIRT6 plays a critical role in the AKI-to-CKD transition and kidney repair through anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and mitochondrial quality control mechanisms. AKI Acute kidney injury, CKD Chronic kidney disease.
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- Xueyan Yang
- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
- Nephrology and Urology Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
- Nephrology and Urology Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
- Nephrology and Urology Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
- Nephrology and Urology Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
- Nephrology and Urology Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
- Nephrology and Urology Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
- Nephrology and Urology Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China.
- Nephrology and Urology Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Barakat N, Barakat LA, Zakaria MM, Khirallah SM. Diacerein ameliorates kidney injury induced by cisplatin in rats by activation of Nrf2/Ho-1 pathway and Bax down-regulation. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:7219-7226. [PMID: 34867025 PMCID: PMC8626266 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Cisplatin is an antineoplastic medicine used for solid tumor treatment. The main side effect that limits its dose is nephrotoxicity. Diacerein has been used for the treatment of joint diseases like osteoarthritis. It also has exhibited analgesic effects and antipyretic activities in animal models so this study targets to indicate the diacerein effect on nephrotoxicity induced by cisplatin in rats. Rats were distributed into four groups: normal healthy control; diacerein, which received diacerein daily by gastric gavage (50 mg/kg/day); cisplatin, which received only one intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin (6 mg/kg) and cisplatin and diacerein, which received diacerein daily after the cisplatin injection till 7th and 12th days, respectively. Diacerein treatment decreased kidney function markers so the cisplatin effect was reversed. Also, diacerein increased the renal antioxidants and decreased oxidative stress. Diacerein up-regulated Ho-1 (heme oxygenase 1), Nrf2 (Nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) genes expression, while down-regulated Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) gene expression. Furthermore, the renal transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) decreased by the diacerein effect. Consequently, diacerein has a curative effect against cisplatin due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties.
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- Nashwa Barakat
- Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
- Corresponding author.
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Chen P, Chen X, Chu H, Xia W, Zou X, Wang D, Rong M. Periodontitis regulates renal impairment in obese mice via TGF-β/Smad pathway. Am J Transl Res 2021; 13:12523-12535. [PMID: 34956470 PMCID: PMC8661180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of periodontitis on renal impairment induced by obesity. METHODS Periodontitis and obesity models were induced using silk ligatures with bacteria and high-fat diet, respectively. Indicators of renal function were compared. Renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) were treated with lipopolysaccharides from periodontal pathogens in a high-fat environment to induce cell models of periodontitis and obesity. The transforming growth factor-β/mothers against decapentaplegic homolog (Smad) (TGF-β/Smad) pathway was evaluated both in vivo and in vitro. The indicators of renal function, renal pathological changes, and serum inflammatory cytokines were measured. The viability/apoptosis of RTECs and the expression of inflammatory cytokines were determined. RESULTS Periodontitis resulted in an increase in TGF-β/Smad activity in the kidney of obese mice. Moreover, the activity of RTECs was also increased in vitro. Downregulation of TGF-β led to reduced TGF-β, p-Smad2, p-Smad3, and Smad7 levels in kidney tissue and RTECs, ameliorated renal function indicators and renal pathological changes, increased viability and apoptosis of RTECs, and decreased levels of inflammatory cytokines. CONCLUSION Periodontitis regulates renal impairment via the TGF-β/Smad pathway in obese mice.
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- Pei Chen
- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510280, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510280, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510280, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510280, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510280, Guangdong, China
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- Haizhu Square Branch of Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou 510280, Guangdong, China
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Abdelhameed RFA, Ibrahim AK, Elfaky MA, Habib ES, Mahamed MI, Mehanna ET, Darwish KM, Khodeer DM, Ahmed SA, Elhady SS. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Cynanchum acutum L. Isolated Flavonoids Using Experimentally Induced Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Biological and In Silico Investigation for NF-κB Pathway/miR-146a Expression Modulation. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10111713. [PMID: 34829584 PMCID: PMC8615122 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10111713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Cynanchum acutum L. is a climbing vine that belongs to the family Apocynaceae. Using different chromatographic techniques, seven compounds were isolated from the methanolic extract of the plant. The isolated compounds include six flavonoid compounds identified as rutin (1), quercetin-3-O-neohesperidoside (2), quercetin-3-O-β-galactoside (3), isoquercitrin (4), quercetin (5), and kaempferol 3-O-β-glucoside (6), in addition to a coumarin, scopoletin (7). The structures of the compounds were elucidated based on 1D NMR spectroscopy and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS), and by comparison with data reported in the literature. The first five compounds were selected for in vivo investigation of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in a rat model of type 2 diabetes. All tested compounds significantly reduced oxidative stress and increased erythrocyte lysate levels of antioxidant enzymes, along with the amelioration of the serum levels of inflammatory markers. Upregulation of miR-146a expression and downregulation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) expression were detected in the liver and adipose tissue of rats treated with the isolated flavonoids. Results from the biological investigation and those from the validated molecular modeling approach on two biological targets of the NF-κB pathway managed to highlight the superior anti-inflammatory activity of quercetin-3-O-galactoside (3) and quercetin (5), as compared to other bioactive metabolites.
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- Reda F. A. Abdelhameed
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt; (R.F.A.A.); (E.S.H.); (M.I.M.); (S.A.A.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Galala University, New Galala 43713, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt; (R.F.A.A.); (E.S.H.); (M.I.M.); (S.A.A.)
- Correspondence: (A.K.I.); (E.T.M.)
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- Department of Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.E.); (S.S.E.)
- Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Precision Medicines, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt; (R.F.A.A.); (E.S.H.); (M.I.M.); (S.A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt; (R.F.A.A.); (E.S.H.); (M.I.M.); (S.A.A.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
- Correspondence: (A.K.I.); (E.T.M.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology, and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt; (R.F.A.A.); (E.S.H.); (M.I.M.); (S.A.A.)
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- Department of Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.E.); (S.S.E.)
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Feng Y, He PY, Kong WD, Cen WJ, Wang PL, Liu C, Zhang W, Li SS, Jiang JW. Apoptosis-promoting properties of miR-3074-5p in MC3T3-E1 cells under iron overload conditions. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2021; 26:37. [PMID: 34399682 PMCID: PMC8365891 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-021-00281-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background Iron overload can promote the development of osteoporosis by inducing apoptosis in osteoblasts. However, the mechanism by which miRNAs regulate apoptosis in osteoblasts under iron overload has not been elucidated. Method The miRNA expression profile in MC3T3-E1 cells under iron overload was detected by next generation sequencing. qRT-PCR was used to determine the expression of miR-3074-5p in MC3T3-E1 cells under iron overload. The proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells was tested using CCK-8 assays, and apoptosis was measured using flow cytometry. The miRanda and TargetScan databases were used to predict the target genes of miR-3074-5p. Interaction between miR-3074-5p and the potential target gene was validated by qRT-PCR, luciferase reporter assay and western blotting. Results We found that iron overload decreased the cell viability and induced apoptosis of MC3T3-E1 cells. The results of next generation sequencing analysis showed that miR-3074-5p expression was significantly increased in MC3T3-E1 cells under iron overload conditions, which was confirmed by further experiments. The inhibition of miR-3074-5p attenuated the apoptosis of iron-overloaded MC3T3-E1 cells. Furthermore, the expression of Smad4 was decreased and was inversely correlated with miR-3074-5p expression, and overexpression of Smad4 partially reversed the viability inhibition of iron-overloaded MC3T3-E1 cells by relieving the suppression of ERK, AKT, and Stat3 phosphorylation, suggesting its regulatory role in the viability inhibition of iron-overloaded MC3T3-E1 cells. The luciferase reporter assay results showed that Smad4 was the target gene of miR-3074-5p. Conclusion miR-3074-5p functions as an apoptosis promoter in iron-overloaded MC3T3-E1 cells by directly targeting Smad4. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s11658-021-00281-w.
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- Yi Feng
- Department of Orthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No.613 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, 510630, China.,Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Basic Medical College, Jinan University, No.601 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No.613 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, 510630, China.,Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No.613 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, 510630, China.,Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No.613 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, 510630, China.,Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No.613 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, 510630, China.,Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No.613 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, 510630, China.,Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No.613 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, 510630, China. .,Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Basic Medical College, Jinan University, No.601 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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Gao C, Liu C, Chen Y, Wang Q, Hao Z. Protective effects of natural products against drug-induced nephrotoxicity: A review in recent years. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 153:112255. [PMID: 33989732 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Drug-induced nephrotoxicity (DIN) is a major cause of kidney damage and is associated with high mortality and morbidity, which limits the clinical use of certain therapeutic or diagnostic agents, such as antineoplastic drugs, antibiotics, immunosuppressive agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and contrast agents. However, in recent years, a number of studies have shown that many natural products (NPs), including phytochemicals, various plants extracts, herbal formulas, and NPs derived from animals, confer protective effects against DIN through multi-targeting therapeutic mechanisms, such as inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, fibrosis, and necroptosis, regulation of autophagy, maintenance of cell polarity, etc., by regulating multiple signaling pathways and novel molecular targets. In this review, we summarize and discuss the protective effects and mechanisms underlying the action of NPs against DIN found in recent years, which will contribute to the development of promising renal protective agents.
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- Chen Gao
- Innovation Center for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Innovation Center for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Innovation Center for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, 830052, China
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- Innovation Center for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, 830052, China
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- Innovation Center for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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