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Zhang W, Cai S, Qin L, Feng Y, Ding M, Luo Z, Shan J, Di L. Alkaloids of Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata inhibit growth of non-small cell lung cancer by regulating PI3K/Akt-mTOR signaling and glycolysis. Commun Biol 2024; 7:1118. [PMID: 39261597 PMCID: PMC11390937 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-024-06801-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi in Chinese) is widely used in the clinical treatment of tumors. This study aims to explore the active fractions and underlying mechanisms of Fuzi in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Fuzi alkaloids (FZA) is prepared and found to inhibit the growth of NSCLC both in vitro and in vivo significantly. A total of 53 alkaloids are identified in FZA by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. Proteomics experiment show that 238 differentially expressed proteins regulated by FZA are involved in amino acid anabolism, pyrimidine metabolism and PI3K/Akt-mTOR signaling pathway. Metabolomics analyses identify 32 significant differential metabolites which are mainly involved in amino acid metabolism, TCA cycle and other pathways. Multi-omics research combined with molecular biological assays suggest that FZA might regulate glycolysis through PI3K/Akt-mTOR pathway to treat NSCLC. The study lays a foundation for the anti-cancer investigation of Fuzi and provides a possible scientific basis for its clinical application.
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- Wen Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Efficient Delivery System of TCM, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Efficient Delivery System of TCM, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Efficient Delivery System of TCM, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Efficient Delivery System of TCM, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Efficient Delivery System of TCM, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Efficient Delivery System of TCM, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Efficient Delivery System of TCM, Nanjing, China.
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Wei W, Si Y, Li Z, Yin X, Ma G, Shi J, Li C, Yu L, Zheng W, Wang Y, Liu K, Xu R, Cui S. Exploring the potential mechanism of Chinese herbal medicine Fuzi on aplastic anemia based on UHPLC-MS/MS method combined with network pharmacology and molecular docking. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-9. [PMID: 39105448 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2386126] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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To reveal the potential mechanism of the effect of Chinese Herbal Medicine Fuzi on Aplastic anaemia (AA) according to the network pharmacology approach and molecular docking. According to Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS), 146 chemical ingredients of Fuzi were obtained. By SwissADME online system analysis, a total of 55 compounds such as Magnoflorine, Scutellarein, Luteolin and Gingerol may be the main active components of Fuzi and 145 common targets related to AA were predicted. 17 targets such as MAPK1, AKT1 and GRB2 were considered as hub targets. KEGG and GO enrichment analysis obtained 122 signalling pathways and 950 remarkable results. These results suggested that Fuzi exerted pharmacological effects on AA mainly by regulating PI3K-Akt, MAPK and JAK-STAT signalling pathways and epithelial cell proliferation, cell differentiation, regulate energy production and other biological processes. Meanwhile, molecular docking results showed that the hub targets had good binding ability with the main active ingredients.
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- Wenjian Wei
- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of ophthalmology, Affiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Wu Z, Qian J, Feng C, Chen Z, Gao X, Liu Y, Gao Y. A review of Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Fuzi) for kidney disease: phytochemistry, toxicology, herbal processing, and pharmacology. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1427333. [PMID: 39021829 PMCID: PMC11251978 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1427333] [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: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Background Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, commonly known as Fuzi in. traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is widely utilized in clinical practice despite its inherent toxicity. Since ancient times, TCM practitioners have explored various processing techniques to broaden its clinical applications and enhance its safety profile. This review aims to summarize the effects of processing on the chemical composition, toxicity, and pharmacological properties of Fuzi, as well as investigate potential underlying mechanisms. Methods Data on phytochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, and processing methods of Fuzi were gathered from the literature of electronic databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, and CNKI. Results Fuzi contains over 100 kinds of chemical compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, among which alkaloids are the main active compounds. Diester-diterpenoid alkaloids are the main contributors to Fuzi's toxicity and have side effects on some organs, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, nervous system, and reproductive system. The chemical composition of aconite, particularly its alkaloid content, was changed by hydrolysis or substitution reaction during processing to enhance its efficacy and reduce its toxicity. Salted aconite could enhance the therapeutic efficacy of Fuzi in treating kidney diseases and influence its pharmacokinetics. Conclusion Processing plays an important role in increasing the efficiency and decreasing toxicity of aconite. Further studies are needed to elucidate the changes of aconite before and after processing and the underlying mechanisms of these changes, thereby providing evidence for the clinical safety of drug use.
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- Ziyang Wu
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- Shaanxi Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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Ding J, Ji R, Wang Z, Jia Y, Meng T, Song X, Gao J, He Q. Cardiovascular protection of YiyiFuzi powder and the potential mechanisms through modulating mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum interactions. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1405545. [PMID: 38978978 PMCID: PMC11228702 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1405545] [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: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death worldwide and represent a major public health challenge. YiyiFuzi Powder (YYFZ), composed of Coicis semen and Fuzi, is a classical traditional Chinese medicine prescription from the Synopsis of Golden Chamber dating back to the Han Dynasty. Historically, YYFZ has been used to treat various CVD, rooted in Chinese therapeutic principles. Network pharmacology analysis indicated that YYFZ may exhibit direct or indirect effects on mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum (ER) interactions. This review, focusing on the cardiovascular protective effects of Coicis semen and Fuzi, summarizes the potential mechanisms by which YYFZ acts on mitochondria and the ER. The underlying mechanisms are associated with regulating cardiovascular risk factors (such as blood lipids and glucose), impacting mitochondrial structure and function, modulating ER stress, inhibiting oxidative stress, suppressing inflammatory responses, regulating cellular apoptosis, and maintaining calcium ion balance. The involved pathways include, but were not limited to, upregulating the IGF-1/PI3K/AKT, cAMP/PKA, eNOS/NO/cGMP/SIRT1, SIRT1/PGC-1α, Klotho/SIRT1, OXPHOS/ATP, PPARα/PGC-1α/SIRT3, AMPK/JNK, PTEN/PI3K/AKT, β2-AR/PI3K/AKT, and modified Q cycle signaling pathways. Meanwhile, the MCU, NF-κB, and JAK/STAT signaling pathways were downregulated. The PERK/eIF2α/ATF4/CHOP, PERK/SREBP-1c/FAS, IRE1, PINK1-dependent mitophagy, and AMPK/mTOR signaling pathways were bidirectionally regulated. High-quality experimental studies are needed to further elucidate the underlying mechanisms of YYFZ in CVD treatment.
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- Jingyi Ding
- Department of Cardiology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Chen L, Hu Y, Huang L, Chen L, Duan X, Wang G, Ou H. Comparative transcriptome revealed the molecular responses of Aconitum carmichaelii Debx. to downy mildew at different stages of disease development. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:332. [PMID: 38664645 PMCID: PMC11044490 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05048-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Aconitum carmichaelii Debx. has been widely used as a traditional medicinal herb for a long history in China. It is highly susceptible to various dangerous diseases during the cultivation process. Downy mildew is the most serious leaf disease of A. carmichaelii, affecting plant growth and ultimately leading to a reduction in yield. To better understand the response mechanism of A. carmichaelii leaves subjected to downy mildew, the contents of endogenous plant hormones as well as transcriptome sequencing were analyzed at five different infected stages. RESULTS The content of 3-indoleacetic acid, abscisic acid, salicylic acid and jasmonic acid has changed significantly in A. carmichaelii leaves with the development of downy mildew, and related synthetic genes such as 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase and phenylalanine ammonia lyase were also significant for disease responses. The transcriptomic data indicated that the differentially expressed genes were primarily associated with plant hormone signal transduction, plant-pathogen interaction, the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway in plants, and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis. Many of these genes also showed potential functions for resisting downy mildew. Through weighted gene co-expression network analysis, the hub genes and genes that have high connectivity to them were identified, which could participate in plant immune responses. CONCLUSIONS In this study, we elucidated the response and potential genes of A. carmichaelii to downy mildew, and observed the changes of endogenous hormones content at different infection stages, so as to contribute to the further screening and identification of genes involved in the defense of downy mildew.
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- Lijuan Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, China.
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Chen F, Wang Z, Luo L, He Y, Ma Y, Wen C, Wang X, Shen X. Development of an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the simultaneous determination of crassicauline A, fuziline, karacoline, and songorine in rat plasma and application in their pharmacokinetics. Biomed Chromatogr 2024; 38:e5821. [PMID: 38217347 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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In this paper, an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method was developed for quantifying the levels of crassicauline A, fuziline, karacoline, and songorine in rat plasma. After processing the rat plasma, the proteins in the plasma were separated by extracting the analytes with acetonitrile-methanol (9:1, v/v). The chromatographic column used was the UPLC HSS T3 column, and the mobile phase (methanol-water with 0.1% formic acid) under a gradient elution profile was used to separate the four compounds, with elution times for each analyte being less than 5 min. Electrospray ionization in positive-ion mode and operating in multiple reaction monitoring mode was used for quantitative analysis. Crassicauline A, fuziline, karacoline, and songorine were administered to 48 rats (n = 6 per group) orally (5 mg/kg) and intravenously (0.5 mg/kg). The standard curves demonstrated excellent linearity in the range of 1-2500 ng/mL, wherein all r values were greater than 0.99. The UPLC-MS/MS method for the determination of crassicauline A, fuziline, karacoline, and songorine in rat plasma was successfully applied in determining their pharmacokinetics parameters, from which their oral bioavailabilities were calculated to be 18.7%, 4.3%, 6.0%, and 8.4%, respectively.
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- Fan Chen
- Ruian People's Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Laboratory Animal Centre, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Laboratory Animal Centre, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Laboratory Animal Centre, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Laboratory Animal Centre, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Laboratory Animal Centre, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Ruian People's Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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He P, He Y, Ma J, Liu Y, Liu C, Baoping Y, Dong W. Thymoquinone induces apoptosis and protective autophagy in gastric cancer cells by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. Phytother Res 2023; 37:3467-3480. [PMID: 37288949 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Gastric cancer (GC) is often diagnosed in the advanced stages with a poor prognosis. Thymoquinone (TQ) is known for its antitumor activity; however, the specific mechanism in GC remains unknown. In our study, TQ inhibited GC cell proliferation and induced apoptosis and autophagy in a concentration-dependent manner. Transmission electron microscopy showed increased autophagosome formation in GC cells treated with TQ. Meanwhile, the LC3B puncta and LC3BII protein levels were significantly increased in GC cells, while p62 expression was significantly decreased. The autophagy inhibitor, Bafilomycin A1 enhanced TQ-inhibited proliferation and TQ-induced apoptosis, suggesting that TQ-induced autophagy has a protective effect on GC cells. Furthermore, TQ decreased the phosphorylation levels of phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3 kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), and mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR). The PI3K agonist partially rescued TQ-induced autophagy and apoptosis. Finally, in vivo experiments showed that TQ could inhibit tumor growth and promote apoptosis and autophagy. This study provides new insights into the specific mechanism for the anti-GC effect of TQ. TQ inhibits the proliferation of GC cells and induces apoptosis and protective autophagy by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. The results suggest that the combination of TQ and autophagy inhibitors might be a potential chemotherapeutic strategy for GC.
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- Pengzhan He
- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- Central Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- Central Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- Central Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- Central Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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Lin X, Yang X, Yang Y, Zhang H, Huang X. Research progress of traditional Chinese medicine as sensitizer in reversing chemoresistance of colorectal cancer. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1132141. [PMID: 36994201 PMCID: PMC10040588 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1132141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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In recent years, the incidences and mortalities from colorectal cancer (CRC) have been increasing; therefore, there is an urgent need to discover newer drugs that enhance drug sensitivity and reverse drug tolerance in CRC treatment. With this view, the current study focuses on understanding the mechanism of CRC chemoresistance to the drug as well as exploring the potential of different traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in restoring the sensitivity of CRC to chemotherapeutic drugs. Moreover, the mechanism involved in restoring sensitivity, such as by acting on the target of traditional chemical drugs, assisting drug activation, increasing intracellular accumulation of anticancer drugs, improving tumor microenvironment, relieving immunosuppression, and erasing reversible modification like methylation, have been thoroughly discussed. Furthermore, the effect of TCM along with anticancer drugs in reducing toxicity, increasing efficiency, mediating new ways of cell death, and effectively blocking the drug resistance mechanism has been studied. We aimed to explore the potential of TCM as a sensitizer of anti-CRC drugs for the development of a new natural, less-toxic, and highly effective sensitizer to CRC chemoresistance.
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- Xiang Lin
- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xuan Huang,
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Ngum JA, Tatang FJ, Toumeni MH, Nguengo SN, Simo USF, Mezajou CF, Kameni C, Ngongang NN, Tchinda MF, Dongho Dongmo FF, Akami M, Ngane Ngono AR, Tamgue O. An overview of natural products that modulate the expression of non-coding RNAs involved in oxidative stress and inflammation-associated disorders. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1144836. [PMID: 37168992 PMCID: PMC10165025 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1144836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Oxidative stress is a state in which oxidants are produced in excess in the body's tissues and cells, resulting in a biological imbalance amid the generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) from redox reactions. In case of insufficient antioxidants to balance, the immune system triggers signaling cascades to mount inflammatory responses. Oxidative stress can have deleterious effects on major macromolecules such as lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, hence, Oxidative stress and inflammation are among the multiple factors contributing to the etiology of several disorders such as diabetes, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) which were once referred to as dark matter have been found to function as key regulators of gene expression through different mechanisms. They have dynamic roles in the onset and development of inflammatory and oxidative stress-related diseases, therefore, are potential targets for the control of those diseases. One way of controlling those diseases is through the use of natural products, a rich source of antioxidants that have drawn attention with several studies showing their involvement in combating chronic diseases given their enormous gains, low side effects, and toxicity. In this review, we highlighted the natural products that have been reported to target ncRNAs as mediators of their biological effects on oxidative stress and several inflammation-associated disorders. Those natural products include Baicalein, Tanshinone IIA, Geniposide, Carvacrol/Thymol, Triptolide, Oleacein, Curcumin, Resveratrol, Solarmargine, Allicin, aqueous extract or pulp of Açai, Quercetin, and Genistein. We also draw attention to some other compounds including Zanthoxylum bungeanum, Canna genus rhizome, Fuzi-ganjiang herb pair, Aronia melanocarpa, Peppermint, and Gingerol that are effective against oxidative stress and inflammation-related disorders, however, have no known effect on ncRNAs. Lastly, we touched on the many ncRNAs that were found to play a role in oxidative stress and inflammation-related disorders but have not yet been investigated as targets of a natural product. Shedding more light into these two last points of shadow will be of great interest in the valorization of natural compounds in the control and therapy of oxidative stress- and inflammation-associated disorders.
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