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Wang Y, Yu Z, Cheng M, Hu E, Yan Q, Zheng F, Guo X, Zhang W, Li H, Li Z, Zhu W, Wu Y, Tang T, Li T. Buyang huanwu decoction promotes remyelination via miR-760-3p/GPR17 axis after intracerebral hemorrhage. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 328:118126. [PMID: 38556140 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118126] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The repairment of myelin sheaths is crucial for mitigating neurological impairments of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). However, the current research on remyelination processes in ICH remains limited. A representative traditional Chinese medicine, Buyang Huanwu decoction (BYHWD), shows a promising therapeutic strategy for ICH treatment. AIM OF THE STUDY To investigate the pro-remyelination effects of BYHWD on ICH and explore the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS The collagenase-induced mice ICH model was created for investigation. BYHWD's protective effects were assessed by behavioral tests and histological staining. Transmission electron microscopy was used for displaying the structure of myelin sheaths. The remyelination and oligodendrocyte differentiation were evaluated by the expressions of myelin proteolipid protein (PLP), myelin basic protein (MBP), MBP/TAU, Olig2/CC1, and PDGFRα/proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) through RT-qPCR and immunofluorescence. Transcriptomics integrated with disease database analysis and experiments in vivo and in vitro revealed the microRNA-related underlying mechanisms. RESULTS Here, we reported that BYHWD promoted the neurological function of ICH mice and improved remyelination by increasing PLP, MBP, and TAU, as well as restoring myelin structure. Besides, we showed that BYHWD promoted remyelination by boosting the differentiation of PDGFRα+ oligodendrocyte precursor cells into olig2+/CC1+ oligodendrocytes. Additionally, we demonstrated that the remyelination effects of BYHWD worked by inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor 17 (GPR17). miRNA sequencing integrated with miRNA database prediction screened potential miRNAs targeting GPR17. By applying immunofluorescence, RNA in situ hybridization and dual luciferase reporter gene assay, we confirmed that BYHWD suppressed GPR17 and improved remyelination by increasing miR-760-3p. CONCLUSIONS BYHWD improves remyelination and neurological function in ICH mice by targeting miR-760-3p to inhibit GPR17. This study may shed light on the orchestration of remyelination mechanisms after ICH, thus providing novel insights for developing innovative prescriptions with brain-protective properties.
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- Yang Wang
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Jiangxi, Nanchang, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Jiangxi, Nanchang, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- The College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- The College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of the Research and Development of Novel Pharmaceutical Preparations, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Jiangxi, Nanchang, PR China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; NATCM Key Laboratory of TCM Gan, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China; Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Jiangxi, Nanchang, PR China.
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Harithpriya K, Jayasuriya R, Adhikari T, Rai A, Ramkumar KM. Modulation of transcription factors by small molecules in β-cell development and differentiation. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 946:175606. [PMID: 36809813 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175606] [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: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Transcription factors regulate gene expression and play crucial roles in development and differentiation of pancreatic β-cell. The expression and/or activities of these transcription factors are reduced when β-cells are chronically exposed to hyperglycemia, which results in loss of β-cell function. Optimal expression of such transcription factors is required to maintain normal pancreatic development and β-cell function. Over many other methods of regenerating β-cells, using small molecules to activate transcription factors has gained insights, resulting in β-cells regeneration and survival. In this review, we discuss the broad spectrum of transcription factors regulating pancreatic β-cell development, differentiation and regulation of these factors in normal and pathological states. Also, we have presented set of potential pharmacological effects of natural and synthetic compounds on activities of transcription factor involved in pancreatic β-cell regeneration and survival. Exploring these compounds and their action on transcription factors responsible for pancreatic β-cell function and survival could be useful in providing new insights for development of small molecule modulators.
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- Kannan Harithpriya
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Wilkerson-Vidal QC, Wimalarathne M, Collins G, Wolfsberger JG, Clopp A, Mercado L, Fowler E, Gibson H, McConnell V, Martin S, Hunt EC, Vogler B, Love-Rutledge ST. Young adult male LEW.1WR1 rats have reduced beta cell area and develop glucose intolerance. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2023; 562:111837. [PMID: 36549462 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2022.111837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Prediabetes affects 1 in 3 American adults and is characterized by insulin resistance, insulin hypersecretion, and impaired glucose tolerance. Weanling LEW.1WR1 (1WR1) rats have increased blood insulin concentrations, so we hypothesized that young adult 1WR1 rats would develop impaired glucose tolerance due to the poor regulation of insulin. We monitored glucose tolerance, insulin tolerance, and weight gain for 10 weeks to assess if there was a decline in glucose processing over time. 1WR1 rats were significantly more glucose intolerant after 8 weeks. 1WR1 rats had increased body mass, yet abdominal fat mass was not significantly increased. Although the 1WR1 rats had increased circulating insulin and glucagon protein levels, 1WR1 rat beta cell area was significantly reduced. There may be underlying insulin resistance as evidenced by dysfunctional insulin regulation during fasting. Understanding the metabolic phenotype of this rat model can provide insight into the human pathophysiological changes that increase susceptibility to glucose intolerance and prediabetes.
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- Quiana C Wilkerson-Vidal
- The University of Alabama Huntsville, Department of Chemistry, Materials Science Building 201, John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA; The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Biology, Shelby Center for Science and Technology, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama Huntsville, Department of Chemistry, Materials Science Building 201, John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA; The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Biology, Shelby Center for Science and Technology, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama Huntsville, Department of Chemistry, Materials Science Building 201, John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama Huntsville, Department of Chemistry, Materials Science Building 201, John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Biology, Shelby Center for Science and Technology, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Biology, Shelby Center for Science and Technology, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Biology, Shelby Center for Science and Technology, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Biology, Shelby Center for Science and Technology, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Biology, Shelby Center for Science and Technology, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama Huntsville, Department of Chemistry, Materials Science Building 201, John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA; The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Department of Biology, Shelby Center for Science and Technology, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama Huntsville, Department of Chemistry, Materials Science Building 201, John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama Huntsville, Department of Chemistry, Materials Science Building 201, John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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- The University of Alabama Huntsville, Department of Chemistry, Materials Science Building 201, John Wright Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35899, USA.
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Maqsood M, Anam Saeed R, Sahar A, Khan MI. Mulberry plant as a source of functional food with therapeutic and nutritional applications: A review. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14263. [PMID: 35642132 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Medicinal plants from the family Moraceae have diverse applications in agriculture, cosmetics, food, and the pharmaceutical industry. Their extensive spectrum of pharmacological activity for treating numerous inflammatory illnesses, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal problems reflects their biological and therapeutic value. This article summarizes the molecular mechanisms related to the biological implications of mulberry extracts, fractions, and isolated bioactive compounds from different parts in various health-related ailments. Additionally, the food industry and animal nutrition applications are summarized. Phytochemicals such as steroids, saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, polysaccharides, and phenolic compounds including terpenoids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and tannins are found in this medicinal plant. The aqueous, ethanolic, and methanolic extracts, as well as bioactive compounds, have anti-oxidative, hypoglycemic, nephroprotective, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, anti-mutagenic, hepatoprotective, anthelmintic, immune-modulatory, cardioprotective, and skin protecting activities. Mulberry supplementation in food products improves the stability of phenolics, sensory properties, antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial properties. Mulberry leaves in animal feed increase the nutrient digestibility, growth parameters, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This review summarized the in vivo and in vitro biological activities of the mulberry and isolated constituents in various health conditions. In addition, the food uses such as antioxidant potential, antimicrobial, and physicochemical properties were discussed. Furthermore, in vivo studies revealed mulberry as a significant protein source and its flavonoids as potential animal foliage.
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- Maria Maqsood
- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Engineering, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Soundharrajan I, Karnan M, Jung JS, Lee KD, Lee JC, Ramesh T, Kim D, Choi KC. A Transcriptomic Response to Lactiplantibacillus plantarum-KCC48 against High-Fat Diet-Induced Fatty Liver Diseases in Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:6750. [PMID: 35743193 PMCID: PMC9224190 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
The most prevalent chronic liver disorder in the world is fatty liver disease caused by a high-fat diet. We examined the effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum-KCC48 on high-fat diet-induced (HFD) fatty liver disease in mice. We used the transcriptome tool to perform a systematic evaluation of hepatic mRNA transcripts changes in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed animals and high-fat diet with L. plantarum (HFLPD)-fed animals. HFD causes fatty liver diseases in animals, as evidenced by an increase in TG content in liver tissues compared to control animals. Based on transcriptome data, 145 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in the liver of HFD-fed mice compared to control mice. Moreover, 61 genes were differentially expressed in the liver of mice fed the HFLPD compared to mice fed the HFD. Additionally, 43 common DEGs were identified between HFD and HFLPD. These genes were enriched in metabolic processes, retinol metabolism, the PPAR signaling pathway, fatty acid degradation, arachidonic metabolism, and steroid hormone synthesis. Taking these data into consideration, it can be concluded that L. plantarum-KCC48 treatment significantly regulates the expression of genes involved in hepatosteatosis caused by HFD, which may prevent fatty liver disease.
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- Ilavenil Soundharrajan
- Grassland and Forage Division, Rural Development Administration, National Institute of Animal Science, Cheonan 31000, Korea; (I.S.); (M.K.); (J.-S.J.)
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- Grassland and Forage Division, Rural Development Administration, National Institute of Animal Science, Cheonan 31000, Korea; (I.S.); (M.K.); (J.-S.J.)
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- Grassland and Forage Division, Rural Development Administration, National Institute of Animal Science, Cheonan 31000, Korea; (I.S.); (M.K.); (J.-S.J.)
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- Department of Companion Animals, Dongsin University, Naju 58245, Korea;
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- Department of Bioactive Material Sciences and Research Center of Bioactive Materials, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea;
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
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- Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Grassland and Forage Division, Rural Development Administration, National Institute of Animal Science, Cheonan 31000, Korea; (I.S.); (M.K.); (J.-S.J.)
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Silva-Gaona OG, Guzmán-Flores JM, Hernández-Ortiz M, Vargas-Ortiz K, Ramírez-Emiliano J, Encarnación-Guevara S, Pérez-Vázquez V. Curcumin Reverts the Protein Differential Expression in the Liver of the Diabetic Obese db/db Mice. CURR PROTEOMICS 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/1570164618666210114112642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
In type 2 diabetic mouse liver, hyperglycemia, and insulin modify gene expression. Curcumin is a
powerful antioxidant and antidiabetic agent that regulates the gene expression of different signaling pathways through
various transcription factors. Therefore, we hypothesized that curcumin modifies the protein expression profile in the liver
of diabetic db/db mice.
Objective:
To determine the effects of curcumin on the liver protein profile of diabetic db/db mice.
Methods:
db/db and wild type (WT) male mice were allocated in four groups, and they were fed for eight weeks. Three WT
and three diabetic db/db mice received a standard diet (SD; WT and db/db groups, respectively); three WT and three
diabetic db/db mice received a SD supplemented with 0.75 % (w/w) curcumin (WT+C and db/db+C groups, respectively).
Liver proteins were separated by 2D electrophoresis. Differential protein expression analysis was performed on
ImageMaster 2D Platinum software, and selected proteins were identified by MALDI-TOF-MS and subjected to enrichment
analysis using STRING and DAVID databases.
Results:
Thirty-six proteins with differential expression due to the diabetic background and curcumin treatment were found;
these proteins participate in the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Interestingly, the altered expression of
seven proteins was prevented in the liver of the diabetic mice that received curcumin.
Conclusions:
Among all differentially expressed proteins, curcumin reverted the altered expression of seven proteins. Thus,
although it was observed that curcumin did not affect the biochemical parameters, it does modify the expression of some
liver proteins in diabetic mice.
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- Oscar Gerardo Silva-Gaona
- Dpto. de Ciencias Médicas, División de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus León, Universidad de Guanajuato, León, Guanajuato., México
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- Depto. de Salud, División de Ciencias Biomédicas, Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad
de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán, Jalisco, México
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- Dpto. de Ciencias Médicas, División de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus León, Universidad de Guanajuato, León, Guanajuato., México
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- Dpto. de Ciencias Médicas, División de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus León, Universidad de Guanajuato, León, Guanajuato., México
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- Dpto. de Ciencias Médicas, División de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus León, Universidad de Guanajuato, León, Guanajuato., México
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- Dpto. de Ciencias Médicas, División de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus León, Universidad de Guanajuato, León, Guanajuato., México
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Tang M, He S, Gong X, Lü P, Taha RH, Chen K. High-Quality de novo Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly of a Single Bombyx mori With BmNPV Resistance by a Combination of PacBio Long-Read Sequencing, Illumina Short-Read Sequencing, and Hi-C Sequencing. Front Genet 2021; 12:718266. [PMID: 34603381 PMCID: PMC8481875 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.718266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The reference genomes of Bombyx mori (B. mori), Silkworm Knowledge-based database (SilkDB) and SilkBase, have served as the gold standard for nearly two decades. Their use has fundamentally shaped model organisms and accelerated relevant studies on lepidoptera. However, the current reference genomes of B. mori do not accurately represent the full set of genes for any single strain. As new genome-wide sequencing technologies have emerged and the cost of high-throughput sequencing technology has fallen, it is now possible for standard laboratories to perform full-genome assembly for specific strains. Here we present a high-quality de novo chromosome-level genome assembly of a single B. mori with nuclear polyhedrosis virus (BmNPV) resistance through the integration of PacBio long-read sequencing, Illumina short-read sequencing, and Hi-C sequencing. In addition, regular bioinformatics analyses, such as gene family, phylogenetic, and divergence analyses, were performed. The sample was from our unique B. mori species (NB), which has strong inborn resistance to BmNPV. Our genome assembly showed good collinearity with SilkDB and SilkBase and particular regions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first genome assembly with BmNPV resistance, which should be a more accurate insect model for resistance studies.
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- Min Tang
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Department of Medical Rheumatology, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Sericulture, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Bries AE, Webb JL, Vogel B, Carrillo C, Day TA, Kimber MJ, Valentine RJ, Rowling MJ, Clark S, Schalinske KL, McNeill EM. RNA Sequencing Reveals Key Metabolic Pathways Are Modified by Short-Term Whole Egg Consumption. Front Nutr 2021; 8:652192. [PMID: 34041258 PMCID: PMC8141817 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.652192] [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: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Eggs are protein-rich, nutrient-dense, and contain bioactive ingredients that have been shown to modify gene expression and impact health. To understand the effects of egg consumption on tissue-specific mRNA and microRNA expression, we examined the role of whole egg consumption (20% protein, w/w) on differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between rat (n = 12) transcriptomes in the prefrontal cortex (PFC), liver, kidney, and visceral adipose tissue (VAT). Principal component analysis with hierarchical clustering was used to examine transcriptome profiles between dietary treatment groups. We performed Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis as well as genetic network and disease enrichment analysis to examine which metabolic pathways were the most predominantly altered in each tissue. Overall, our data demonstrates that whole egg consumption for 2 weeks modified the expression of 52 genes in the PFC, 22 genes in VAT, and two genes in the liver (adj p < 0.05). Additionally, 16 miRNAs were found to be differentially regulated in the PFC, VAT, and liver, but none survived multiple testing correction. The main pathways influenced by WE consumption were glutathione metabolism in VAT and cholesterol biosynthesis in the PFC. These data highlight key pathways that may be involved in diseases and are impacted by acute consumption of a diet containing whole eggs.
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- Amanda E. Bries
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
- Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
- Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA, United States
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- Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
- Department of Kinesiology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
- Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
- Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
- Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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Budiman A, Sofian FF, Santi NMWS, Aulifa DL. The formulation of lozenge using black mulberries ( Morus nigra L.) leaf extract as an α-glucosidase inhibitor. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2020; 12:171-176. [PMID: 32742116 PMCID: PMC7373108 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_219_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease, which possibly leads to kidney, brain, heart failure, and other organ complications, subsequently harming human health. These symptoms have been prevented using the leaf of black mulberry (BM), as a traditional medicine, because the phenolic compounds contained are able to decrease blood glucose concentration. Meanwhile, previous reports have shown that BM contains 1-deoxynojirimycin, with strong activity as an α-glucosidase inhibitor. The aim of this study, therefore, was to formulate and evaluate BM leaf extract in lozenge dosage form as an α-glucosidase inhibitor. Materials and Methods: The leaves of BM were extracted using the maceration method, where ethanol (70%) served as a solvent, and the inhibitory activity of the sourced α-glucosidase enzyme was determined through in vitro study. Subsequently, the extract was formulated into lozenge dosage form and evaluated for physical stability and also the effect of α-glucosidase enzyme. Results: The result showed an inhibitory activity of BM leaf extract against the enzyme α-glucosidase, with a half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) value of 357.6 μg/mL, whereas the lozenge formulation containing 43% of extract as well as 5% polyvinylpyrrolidone showed the best physical stability as compared to other formulas. However, the lozenge inhibits α-glucosidase enzyme with an IC50 value of 549.7 μg/mL. Conclusion: It was established that the lozenge of BM leaf extract possesses activity as an α-glucosidase inhibitor.
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- Arif Budiman
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Biological Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Indonesia School of Pharmacy, Bandung, Indonesia
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Ge Q, Chen L, Yuan Y, Liu L, Feng F, Lv P, Ma S, Chen K, Yao Q. Network Pharmacology-Based Dissection of the Anti-diabetic Mechanism of Lobelia chinensis. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:347. [PMID: 32265717 PMCID: PMC7099657 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic inflammatory disease, and the rapidly increasing DM is becoming a major problem of global public health. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history of treating diabetes. It has been developed and utilized because of its good efficacy and no toxic side effects. Lobelia chinensis is a traditional whole grass herbal. With the continuous deepening of pharmacological research on TCM, the active ingredients of L. chinensis are continuously revealed, which contained the alkaloids, flavonoids, flavonoid glycosides and amino acids that have the good effects of anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-diabetic. In order to further explore the targets of active ingredients and its anti-diabetic mechanism, a feasible network pharmacology analysis model based on chemical, pharmacokinetic and pharmacological data was developed by network construction method to clarify the anti-diabetic mechanism of L. chinensis. The present study conducted by gas chromatography–mass spectrometer (GC/MS), which identified 208 metabolites of L. chinensis, of which 23 ingredients may have effective pharmacological effects after absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) screening. Network pharmacological analysis on the active ingredients revealed that 5-hydroxymethylfurfural in L. chinensis affects the insulin resistance signaling pathway by acting on GSK3B, TNF, and MAPK1, acacetin affects the diabetic pathway by acting on INSR, DPP4, and GSK3B, that regulate type 2 diabetes, non-insulin-dependent DM, and inflammatory diseases. These results successfully indicated the potential anti-diabetic mechanism of the active ingredients of L. chinensis.
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- Qi Ge
- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Biological and Food Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Yang X, Kui L, Tang M, Li D, Wei K, Chen W, Miao J, Dong Y. High-Throughput Transcriptome Profiling in Drug and Biomarker Discovery. Front Genet 2020; 11:19. [PMID: 32117438 PMCID: PMC7013098 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.00019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
Abstract
The development of new drugs is multidisciplinary and systematic work. High-throughput techniques based on “-omics” have driven the discovery of biomarkers in diseases and therapeutic targets of drugs. A transcriptome is the complete set of all RNAs transcribed by certain tissues or cells at a specific stage of development or physiological condition. Transcriptome research can demonstrate gene functions and structures from the whole level and reveal the molecular mechanism of specific biological processes in diseases. Currently, gene expression microarray and high-throughput RNA-sequencing have been widely used in biological, medical, clinical, and drug research. The former has been applied in drug screening and biomarker detection of drugs due to its high throughput, fast detection speed, simple analysis, and relatively low price. With the further development of detection technology and the improvement of analytical methods, the detection flux of RNA-seq is much higher but the price is lower, hence it has powerful advantages in detecting biomarkers and drug discovery. Compared with the traditional RNA-seq, scRNA-seq has higher accuracy and efficiency, especially the single-cell level of gene expression pattern analysis can provide more information for drug and biomarker discovery. Therefore, (sc)RNA-seq has broader application prospects, especially in the field of drug discovery. In this overview, we will review the application of these technologies in drug, especially in natural drug and biomarker discovery and development. Emerging applications of scRNA-seq and the third generation RNA-sequencing tools are also discussed.
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- Xiaonan Yang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, China
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brookline, MA, United States
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- College of Biological Big Data, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, China.,School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- College of Biological Big Data, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, China.,School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, China.,College of Biological Big Data, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China.,State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Ge Q, Feng F, Liu L, Chen L, Lv P, Ma S, Chen K, Yao Q. RNA-Seq analysis of the pathogenesis of STZ-induced male diabetic mouse liver. J Diabetes Complications 2020; 34:107444. [PMID: 31757765 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2019.107444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The liver is a key organ involved in glucose metabolism, and the major target proteins' changes in the pathogenesis are still unknown. METHODS A diabetic mouse model was induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) solution and the RNA-Seq analysis was used to evaluate the transcription differences in the livers of diabetic mice of this study. And then, the differentially expressed genes were validated between a normal mouse group (n = 6) and a diabetic mouse group (n = 6) using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting analysis. In addition, we also constructed protein-protein interacting (PPI) networks of up-regulated and down-regulated genes. RESULTS Transcriptome sequencing analysis revealed 370 up-regulated differentially expressed genes and 281 down-regulated differentially expressed genes in the diabetes model. The gene ontology (GO) analysis and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis results showed that the differentially expressed genes were mainly involved in immunity, enzyme activity, metabolism, and steroid synthesis. PPI analysis results indicated that the main 15 core differential proteins (Cyp51a1, Acsl4, Ugt1a1, Stat1, Gsta2, Cbr1, Aldh1a1, Fasn, Ces1, Camk2b, Tap1, Egr1, Sqle, Lpin1, Fabp5) were involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes. The qRT-PCR results showed that expression changes of four genes (Acsl4, Stat1, Gsta2, Fabp5) were in different directions from those of RNA-Seq. Western blotting results indicated that Sqle expression change at the protein level was in opposition direction from qRT-PCR, and we speculated that Sqle may be involved in the post-transcriptional modification process. CONCLUSIONS Our data speculated that the pathogenesis of diabetes may be mediated mainly through steroid biosynthesis, metabolic processes, and immune responses. Further researches on these pathways may provide new targets for the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
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- Qi Ge
- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China; Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, 20# Zhengdong Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212001, PR China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China.
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China; Institute of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China.
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Transcriptome profiling reveals the antihyperglycemic mechanism of pelargonidin-3-O-glucoside extracted from wild raspberry. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Fu S, Meng Y, Lin S, Zhang W, He Y, Huang L, Du H. Transcriptomic responses of hypothalamus to acute exercise in type 2 diabetic Goto-Kakizaki rats. PeerJ 2019; 7:e7743. [PMID: 31579613 PMCID: PMC6764357 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.7743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
The hypothalamus has an integral role in energy homeostasis regulation, and its dysfunctions lead to the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Physical activity positively affects the prevention and treatment of T2D. However, there is not much information on the adaptive mechanisms of the hypothalamus. In this study, RNA sequencing was used to determine how acute exercise affects hypothalamic transcriptome from both type 2 diabetic Goto-Kakizaki (GK) and control Wistar rats with or without a single session of running (15 m/min for 60 min). Through pairwise comparisons, we identified 957 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), of which 726, 197, and 98 genes were found between GK and Wistar, exercised GK and GK, and exercised Wistar and Wistar, respectively. The results of Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment revealed that lipid metabolism-related terms and pathways were enriched in GK and exercised GK rats, and nervous system related terms and pathways were enriched in exercised GK and Wistar rats. Furthermore, 45 DEGs were associated with T2D and related phenotypes according to the annotations in the Rat Genome Database. Among these 45 DEGs, several genes (Plin2, Cd36, Lpl, Wfs1, Cck) related to lipid metabolism or the nervous system are associated with the exercise-induced benefits in the hypothalamus of GK rats. Our findings might assist in identifying potential therapeutic targets for T2D prevention and treatment.
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- Shuying Fu
- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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Wang D, Jin M, Zhao X, Zhao T, Lin W, He Z, Fan M, Jin W, Zhou J, Jin L, Zheng C, Jin H, Zhao Y, Li X, Ying L, Wang Y, Zhu G, Huang Z. FGF1 ΔHBS ameliorates chronic kidney disease via PI3K/AKT mediated suppression of oxidative stress and inflammation. Cell Death Dis 2019; 10:464. [PMID: 31189876 PMCID: PMC6561918 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-019-1696-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Currently, there is a lack of effective therapeutic approaches to the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with irreversible deterioration of renal function. This study aimed to investigate the ability of mutant FGF1 (FGF1ΔHBS, which has reduced mitogenic activity) to alleviate CKD and to study its associated mechanisms. We found that FGF1ΔHBS exhibited much weaker mitogenic activity than wild-type FGF1 (FGF1WT) in renal tissues. RNA-seq analysis revealed that FGF1ΔHBS inhibited oxidative stress and inflammatory signals in mouse podocytes challenged with high glucose. These antioxidative stress and anti-inflammatory activities of FGF1ΔHBS prevented CKD in two mouse models: a diabetic nephropathy model and an adriamycin-induced nephropathy model. Further mechanistic analyses suggested that the inhibitory effects of FGF1ΔHBS on oxidative stress and inflammation were mediated by activation of the GSK-3β/Nrf2 pathway and inhibition of the ASK1/JNK signaling pathway, respectively. An in-depth study demonstrated that both pathways are under control of PI3K/AKT signaling activated by FGF1ΔHBS. This finding expands the potential uses of FGF1ΔHBS for the treatment of various kinds of CKD associated with oxidative stress and inflammation.
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- Dezhong Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Center for Structural Biology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.,School of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Center for Structural Biology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Center for Structural Biology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Center for Structural Biology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Center for Structural Biology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Center for Structural Biology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.,The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Center for Structural Biology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.,School of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Center for Structural Biology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China. .,The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Center for Structural Biology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.
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Rodrigues EL, Marcelino G, Silva GT, Figueiredo PS, Garcez WS, Corsino J, Guimarães RDCA, Freitas KDC. Nutraceutical and Medicinal Potential of the Morus Species in Metabolic Dysfunctions. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20020301. [PMID: 30646503 PMCID: PMC6358891 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20020301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Many populations use medicinal plants as a therapeutic treatment, due to their lower cost and greater access. Among the plant species used for medicinal purposes are those of the genus Morus. The most known species are Morus alba, rubra, and nigra. This review aims to collect data from the literature, predominantly from cell and animal studies, which presents a possible nutraceutical and medicinal potential of the species Morus for use in metabolic dysfunctions. The fruits and leaves of mulberry are used for therapeutic purposes. For scientific confirmation of these effects, they were studied for laxative properties, antibacterial activity, anti-atherogenic activity, and hepatoprotective function. Furthermore, the genus Morus is recognized for the treatment and prevention of diabetes mellitus, through its hypoglycemic action. It may also provide health benefits through immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-nociceptive effects. It has been found that the Morus species have phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and anthocyanins that act as important antioxidants and promote beneficial effects on human health. These phytochemical compounds differ among species. Blackberry (Morus nigra) are rich in flavonoids, while the white mulberry (Morus alba) has low concentrations of flavonoids and anthocyanins. In addition, another important factor is to ensure a complete exemption of toxic risks in the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of diseases. Studies have shown no toxic effects by the administration of extracts of Morus species. Thus, the mulberry tree presents nutraceutical potential. It is therefore a promising alternative for medicinal products based on medicinal plants.
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- Elisana Lima Rodrigues
- Post Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande, MS 79079-900, Brazil.
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- Post Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande, MS 79079-900, Brazil.
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- Post Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande, MS 79079-900, Brazil.
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- Post Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande, MS 79079-900, Brazil.
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande, MS 79079-900, Brazil.
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande, MS 79079-900, Brazil.
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- Post Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande, MS 79079-900, Brazil.
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- Post Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, Campo Grande, MS 79079-900, Brazil.
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