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Jia Y, Zhao Y, Niu M, Zhao C, Li X, Chen H. Preliminary study of metabonomic changes during the progression of atherosclerosis in miniature pigs. Animal Model Exp Med 2024. [PMID: 38923366 DOI: 10.1002/ame2.12462] [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: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To explore potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of atherosclerosis (AS) and provide basic data for further research on AS, the characteristics of serum metabolomics during the progression of AS in mini-pigs were observed dynamically. METHODS An AS model in Bama miniature pigs was established by a high-cholesterol and high-fat diet. Fasting serum samples were collected monthly for metabolomics and serum lipid detection. At the end of the treatment period, pathological analysis of the abdominal aorta and coronary artery was performed to evaluate the lesions of AS, thereby distinguishing the susceptibility of mini-pigs to AS. The metabolomics was detected using a high-resolution untargeted metabolomic approach. Statistical analysis was used to identify metabolites associated with AS susceptibility. RESULTS Based on pathological analysis, mini-pigs were divided into two groups: a susceptible group (n = 3) and a non-susceptible group (n = 6). A total of 1318 metabolites were identified, with significant shifting of metabolic profiles over time in both groups. Dynamic monitoring analysis highlighted 57 metabolites that exhibited an obvious trend of differential changes between two groups with the advance of time. The KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) pathway enrichment analysis indicated significant disorders in cholesterol metabolism, primary bile acid metabolism, histidine metabolism, as well as taurine and hypotaurine metabolism. CONCLUSIONS During the progression of AS in mini-pigs induced by high-cholesterol/high-fat diet, the alterations in serum metabolic profile exhibited a time-dependent pattern, accompanied by notable disturbances in lipid metabolism, cholesterol metabolism, and amino acid metabolism. These metabolites may become potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of AS.
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- Yunxiao Jia
- Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Liang H, Zhan J, Chen Y, Xing Z, He ZNT, Liu Y, Li X, Chen Y, Li Z, Kuang C, Yang D, Yang Q. Tryptophan deficiency induced by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 results in glucose transporter 1-dependent promotion of aerobic glycolysis in pancreatic cancer. MedComm (Beijing) 2024; 5:e555. [PMID: 38706741 PMCID: PMC11066657 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.555] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), the key enzyme in the catabolism of the essential amino acid tryptophan (Trp) through kynurenine pathway, induces immune tolerance and is considered as a critical immune checkpoint, but its impacts as a metabolism enzyme on glucose and lipid metabolism are overlooked. We aim to clarify the potential role of IDO1 in aerobic glycolysis in pancreatic cancer (PC). Analysis of database revealed the positive correlation in PC between the expressions of IDO1 and genes encoding important glycolytic enzyme hexokinase 2 (HK2), pyruvate kinase (PK), lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) and glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1). It was found that IDO1 could modulate glycolysis and glucose uptake in PC cells, Trp deficiency caused by IDO1 overexpression enhanced glucose uptake by stimulating GLUT1 translocation to the plasma membrane of PC cells. Besides, Trp deficiency caused by IDO1 overexpression suppressed the apoptosis of PC cells via promoting glycolysis, which reveals the presence of IDO1-glycolysis-apoptosis axis in PC. IDO1 inhibitors could inhibit glycolysis, promote apoptosis, and exhibit robust therapeutic efficacy when combined with GLUT1 inhibitor in PC mice. Our study reveals the function of IDO1 in the glucose metabolism of PC and provides new insights into the therapeutic strategy for PC.
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- Heng Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsShanghai Children's HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesMOE Engineering Research Center of Gene TechnologyShanghai Engineering Research Center of Industrial MicroorganismsFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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Tang S, Botchway BOA, Zhang Y, Wang X, Huang M, Liu X. Resveratrol can improve spinal cord injury by activating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. Ann Anat 2024; 251:152180. [PMID: 37879499 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152180] [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: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) often induces severe sensory and motor dysfunction. Oxidative stress is an important pathophysiological process of secondary SCI, and its inhibition could facilitate the alleviation of the injury. Resveratrol is a natural plant polyphenol compound that has significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It can inhibit oxidative stress by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 signal pathway. In this report, we analyze the antioxidant effect of resveratrol in SCI, clarify the specific mechanism of action and provide a theoretical basis for the clinical employment of resveratrol for SCI.
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- Shi Tang
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, China.
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Wang C, Ma Q, Yu X. Bile Acid Network and Vascular Calcification-Associated Diseases: Unraveling the Intricate Connections and Therapeutic Potential. Clin Interv Aging 2023; 18:1749-1767. [PMID: 37885621 PMCID: PMC10599251 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s431220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Bile acids play a crucial role in promoting intestinal nutrient absorption and biliary cholesterol excretion, thereby protecting the liver from cholesterol accumulation and bile acid toxicity. Additionally, bile acids can bind to specific nuclear and membrane receptors to regulate energy expenditure and specific functions of particular tissues. Vascular calcification refers to the pathological process of calcium-phosphate deposition in blood vessel walls, which serves as an independent predictor for cardiovascular adverse events. In addition to aging, this pathological change is associated with aging-related diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis. Emerging evidence suggests a close association between the bile acid network and these aforementioned vascular calcification-associated conditions. Several bile acids have been proven to participate in calcium-phosphate metabolism, affecting the transdifferentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells and thus influencing vascular calcification. Targeting the bile acid network shows potential for ameliorating these diseases and their concomitant vascular calcification by regulating pathways such as energy metabolism, inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and cell differentiation. Here, we present a summary of the metabolism and functions of the bile acid network and aim to provide insights into the current research on the profound connections between the bile acid network and these vascular calcification-associated diseases, as well as the therapeutic potential.
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- Cui Wang
- Laboratory of Endocrinology & Metabolism/Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Rare Disease Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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- General Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Endocrinology & Metabolism/Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Rare Disease Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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Wang Y, Qi C, Feng F, Hu X, Zhao N, Zhao J, Di T, Meng Y, Yang D, Zhu H, Zhang X, Li P, Wang Y. Resveratrol Ameliorates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Mouse Model via Reducing Macrophage Infiltration and Inhibiting Glycolysis. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:3823-3836. [PMID: 37667801 PMCID: PMC10475308 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s416417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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Purpose Resveratrol (Res) is a natural polyphenol with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. Alterations in metabolic pathways have been studied in psoriasis. This study is aimed to further explore the potential molecular mechanism of psoriasis improvement by Res. Patients and Methods Imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like mouse model was established to observe the effects of Res. NanoString nCounter Metabolic Pathways Panel was used to analyze the changed mRNA and qRT-PCR was used for validation. Flow cytometry was used to analyze immune cell subsets in skin lesions. In vitro, we observed the effects of Res on R848-stimulated macrophages glycolysis and inflammation. Results Res reduced the proliferation of keratinocytes and the secretion of inflammatory cytokines in IMQ-induced psoriasis-like mouse model. Psoriasis model skin lesions were in a state of hypoxia, with upregulated glycolysis and downregulated AMPK activity. Res inhibited the levels of hypoxia-related genes (hif1α, hif3α) and glycolysis-related genes (hk1, ldha), meanwhile increased the levels of AMPK genes (prkaa1, prkaa2). Flow cytometry analysis revealed that Res decreased the infiltration of macrophages in psoriasis-like lesions. In addition, Res decreased the secretion of macrophage-associated pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-23, TNF-α, IL-1β). In vitro, Res diminished the secretion of IL-23, TNF-α, IL-1β, and lactate by R848-stimulated macrophages and activated AMPK. Conclusion This study suggested that Res diminished psoriasis symptoms by inhibiting macrophages infiltration and inhibiting glycolysis, which providing novel insights into the underlying mechanisms of therapeutic action of Res in the treatment of psoriasis.
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- Yazhuo Wang
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinic and Basic Research with Traditional Chinese Medicine on Psoriasis, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Guo L, Zhang X, Lv N, Wang L, Gan J, Jiang X, Wang Y. Therapeutic Role and Potential Mechanism of Resveratrol in Atherosclerosis: TLR4/NF- κB/HIF-1 α. Mediators Inflamm 2023; 2023:1097706. [PMID: 37292256 PMCID: PMC10247328 DOI: 10.1155/2023/1097706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis, the main pathological basis of cardiovascular disease, is a chronic inflammatory disease that severely affects the quality of human life. Resveratrol (Res) is a natural polyphenol that is a major component of many herbs and foods. The present study analyzed resveratrol from the perspective of visualization and bibliometric analysis and found that resveratrol is closely related to the inflammatory response in cardiovascular diseases (associated with atherosclerosis). To explore the specific molecular mechanism of resveratrol, network pharmacology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) were used, in which HIF-1α signaling may be a key pathway in the treatment of AS. Furthermore, we induced the polarization of macrophage RAW264.7 to M1 type to generate inflammatory response by the combination of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (200 ng/mL) + interferon-γ (IFN-γ) (2.5 ng/mL). LPS and IFN-γ increased the inflammatory factor levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 in RAW264.7, and the proportion of M1-type macrophages also increased, but the expression of inflammatory factors decreased after resveratrol administration, which confirmed the anti-inflammatory effect of resveratrol in AS. In addition, we found that resveratrol downregulated the protein expression of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/NF-κB/hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α). In conclusion, resveratrol has a significant anti-inflammatory effect, alleviates HIF-1α-mediated angiogenesis, and prevents the progression of AS through the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Lin Guo
- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Nursing, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, West Area, Tuanbo New Town, Jinghai District Tianjin 301617, China
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Savage HP, Bays DJ, Gonzalez MAF, Bejarano EJ, Nguyen H, Masson HLP, Carvalho TP, Santos RL, Thompson GR, Bäumler AJ. 5-ASA can functionally replace Clostridia to prevent a post-antibiotic bloom of Candida albicans by maintaining epithelial hypoxia. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.04.17.537218. [PMID: 37131682 PMCID: PMC10153110 DOI: 10.1101/2023.04.17.537218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Antibiotic prophylaxis sets the stage for an intestinal bloom of Candida albicans , which can progress to invasive candidiasis in patients with hematologic malignancies. Commensal bacteria can reestablish microbiota-mediated colonization resistance after completion of antibiotic therapy, but they cannot engraft during antibiotic prophylaxis. Here we use a mouse model to provide a proof of concept for an alternative approach, which replaces commensal bacteria functionally with drugs to restore colonization resistance against C. albicans . Streptomycin treatment, which depletes Clostridia from the gut microbiota, disrupted colonization resistance against C. albicans and increased epithelial oxygenation in the large intestine. Inoculating mice with a defined community of commensal Clostridia species reestablished colonization resistance and restored epithelial hypoxia. Notably, these functions of commensal Clostridia species could be replaced functionally with the drug 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), which activates mitochondrial oxygen consumption in the epithelium of the large intestine. When streptomycin-treated mice received 5-ASA, the drug reestablished colonization resistance against C. albicans and restored physiological hypoxia in the epithelium of the large intestine. We conclude that 5-ASA treatment is a non-biotic intervention that restores colonization resistance against C. albicans without requiring the administration of live bacteria.
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Ghai S, Young A, Su KH. Proteotoxic stress response in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: Emerging role of heat shock factor 1. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1155444. [PMID: 37077734 PMCID: PMC10106699 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1155444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Hypercholesterolemia has been both clinically and experimentally linked to cardiovascular disease and is involved in the initiation of atherosclerosis. Heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) is involved in the control of atherosclerosis. HSF1 is a critical transcriptional factor of the proteotoxic stress response that regulates the production of heat shock proteins (HSPs) and other important activities such as lipid metabolism. Recently, HSF1 is reported to directly interact with and inhibit AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) to promote lipogenesis and cholesterol synthesis. This review highlights roles of HSF1 and HSPs in critical metabolic pathways of atherosclerosis, including lipogenesis and proteome homeostasis.
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Zhi W, Liu Y, Wang X, Zhang H. Recent advances of traditional Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 301:115749. [PMID: 36181983 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Atherosclerosis (AS) is a common systemic disease with increasing morbidity and mortality worldwide. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with characteristics of multiple pathways and targets, presents advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis. AIM OF THE STUDY With the modernization of TCM, the active ingredients and molecular mechanisms of TCM for AS treatment have been gradually revealed. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the existing studies on TCM therapies aimed at regulating AS over the past two decades. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using "atherosclerosis" and "Traditional Chinese medicine" as keywords, all relevant TCM literature published in the last 10 years was collected from electronic databases (such as Elsevier, Springer, PubMed, CNKI, and Web of Science), books and papers until March 2022, and the critical information was statistically analyzed. RESULTS In this review, we highlighted extracts of 8 single herbs, a total of 41 single active ingredients, 20 TCM formulae, and 25 patented drugs, which were described with chemical structure, source, model, efficacy and potential mechanism. CONCLUSION We summarized the cytopathological basis for the development of atherosclerosis involving vascular endothelial cells, macrophages and vascular smooth muscle cells, and categorically elaborated the medicinal TCM used for AS, all of which provide the current evidence on the better management of atherosclerosis by TCM.
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- Wenbing Zhi
- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Xi'an, 710003, PR China.
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Xi'an, 710003, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital), Xi'an, 710003, PR China.
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