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Li K, Wu L, Jiang J. Apigenin accelerates wound healing in diabetic mice by promoting macrophage M2-type polarization via increasing miR-21 expression. Mol Cell Biochem 2024; 479:3119-3127. [PMID: 38261238 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04885-y] [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: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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The alteration of inflammatory phenotype by macrophage polarization plays an important role in diabetic wound repair. Apigenin has been reported to be anti-inflammatory and promote tissue repair; however, whether it regulates macrophage polarization to participate in diabetic wound repair remains to be investigated. We found that apigenin promoted miR-21 expression in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, inhibited cellular M1-type factor TNF-α and IL-1β secretion and increased M2-type factor IL-10 and TGF-β secretion, and accelerated macrophage conversion from M1 type to M2 type, whereas this protective effect of apigenin was counteracted by a miR-21 inhibitor. Moreover, we established a macrophage-HUVECs cell in vitro co-culture system and found that apigenin accelerated the migration, proliferation, and VEGF secretion of HUVECs by promoting macrophage miR-21 expression. Further, mechanistic studies revealed that this was mediated by the TLR4/Myd88/NF-κB axis. In in vivo study, diabetic mice had significantly delayed wound healing compared to non-diabetic mice, accelerated wound healing in apigenin-treated diabetic mice, and decreased M1-type macrophages and increased M2-type macrophages in wound tissues.
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- Ke Li
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Tumor Immunotherapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213003, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Tumor Immunotherapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213003, Jiangsu, China.
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Kaussikaa S, Prasad MK, Ramkumar KM. Nrf2 Activation in Keratinocytes: A Central Role in Diabetes-Associated Wound Healing. Exp Dermatol 2024; 33:e15189. [PMID: 39373525 DOI: 10.1111/exd.15189] [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: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/21/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024]
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Wound healing is a complex biological process crucial for tissue repair, wherein keratinocytes play a pivotal role in initiating, sustaining and completing the cascade. Various local and systemic factors, such as lifestyle, age metabolic disorders and vascular insufficiency, can influence this process, and in the context of diabetic wounds, disrupted biological mechanisms, including inflammation, tissue hypoxia, decrease in collagen production along with increased oxidative stress and keratinocyte dysfunction, contribute to delayed healing. During re-epithelialisation, keratinocytes undergo rapid multiplication and migration, forming a dense hyperproliferative epithelial layer that restores the epidermal barrier. Nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2), a vital transcription factor, emerges as a central regulator in managing antioxidant proteins and detoxifying enzymes, serving as a guardian against elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels during stress. Nrf2 also orchestrates angiogenesis and anti-inflammatory responses crucial for wound repair. Studies demonstrate that under high-glucose conditions, Nrf2 activation promotes wound healing by enhancing cell proliferation and migration while reducing apoptosis. Nrf2 activators stimulate endogenous antioxidant production, thereby mitigating oxidative stress. Furthermore, Nrf2 upregulation is associated with decreased expression of cytokines such as TNF-α and IL- 6. Recent research underscores the potential of bioactive molecules, including dietary polyphenols, traditional medicinal compounds and pharmacological agents, in activating Nrf2 and preventing diseases such as diabetes due to their robust antioxidative properties. This review aims to investigate the activation of Nrf2 by these bioactive molecules in cultured keratinocytes and animal models, elucidating the key molecular regulatory mechanisms involved in alleviating oxidative stress and facilitating the diabetic wound healing process. Understanding these complex pathways may offer insights into novel therapeutic strategies for enhanced wound healing in diabetes-associated complications.
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- Srinivasan Kaussikaa
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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McLoone P, Oladejo TO, Kassym L, McDougall GJ. Honey Phytochemicals: Bioactive Agents With Therapeutic Potential for Dermatological Disorders. Phytother Res 2024. [PMID: 39324175 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024]
Abstract
Honey has been reported to have a range of biological activities including antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, and wound healing effects. Indeed, medical-grade honey is currently used in hospitals for the clinical management of wound infections. Honey is also of scientific interest for its therapeutic effects on other dermatological disorders such as atopic dermatitis, rosacea, and skin cancer. Recent studies have uncovered that honey contains a range of phytochemicals including flavonoids, dicarboxylic acids, coumarins, and phenolic acids. In this review, PubMed was used to search the scientific literature on the biological properties of honey phytochemicals in relation to dermatological disorders and to evaluate their potential as bioactive agents, drugs, or cosmeceuticals for the treatment of skin disease. The review revealed that phytochemicals found in honey have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiaging, antioxidant, anticancer, depigmenting, photoprotective, wound healing, and skin barrier enhancing properties. Although further high-quality studies are required to establish clinical efficacy, these findings suggest that honey phytochemicals may have the potential to be used as bioactive agents for the management of a range of dermatological disorders including wounds, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, rosacea, and skin cancer.
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- Pauline McLoone
- School of Medicine, University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, Erbil, Iraq
- School of Molecular Biosciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of General Medical Practice With a Course of Evidence-Based Medicine, NJSC, Astana Medical University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Plant Biochemistry and Food Quality Group, Environmental and Biochemical Sciences Department, The James Hutton Institute, Dundee, Scotland
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Özdemіr E, Öksüz L. Effect of Staphylococcus aureus colonization and immune defects on the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:410. [PMID: 39302484 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-04134-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common and recurrent skin disease characterized by skin barrier dysfunction, inflammation and chronic pruritus, with wide heterogeneity in terms of age of onset, clinical course and persistence over the lifespan. Although the pathogenesis of the disease are unclear, epidermal barrier dysfunction, immune and microbial dysregulation, and environmental factors are known to be critical etiologies in AD pathology. The skin microbiota represents an ecosystem consisting of numerous microbial species that interact with each other as well as host epithelial cells and immune cells. Although the skin microbiota benefits the host by supporting the basic functions of the skin and preventing the colonization of pathogens, disruption of the microbial balance (dysbiosis) can cause skin diseases such as AD. Although AD is a dermatological disease, recent evidence has shown that changes in microbiota composition in the skin and intestine contribute to the pathogenesis of AD. Environmental factors that contribute to skin barrier dysfunction and microbial dysbiosis in AD include allergens, diet, irritants, air pollution, epigenetics and microbial exposure. Knowing the microbial combination of intestin, as well as the genetic and epigenetic determinants associated with the development of autoantibodies, may help elucidate the pathophysiology of the disease. The skin of patients with AD is characterized by microbial dysbiosis as a result of reduced microbial diversity and overgrowth of the pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus. Recent studies have revealed the importance of building a strong immune response against microorganisms during childhood and new mechanisms of microbial community dynamics in modulating the skin microbiome. Numerous microorganisms are reported to modulate host response through communication with keratinocytes, specific immune cells and adipocytes to improve skin health and barrier function. This growing insight into bioactive substances in the skin microbiota has led to novel biotherapeutic approaches targeting the skin surface for the treatment of AD. This review will provide an updated overview of the skin microbiota in AD and its complex interaction with immune response mechanisms, as well as explore possible underlying mechanisms in the pathogenesis of AD and provide insights into new therapeutic developments for the treatment of AD. It also focuses on restoring skin microbial homeostasis, aiming to reduce inflammation by repairing the skin barrier.
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- Evrim Özdemіr
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Institute of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Whitmore M, Tobin I, Burkardt A, Zhang G. Nutritional Modulation of Host Defense Peptide Synthesis: A Novel Host-Directed Antimicrobial Therapeutic Strategy? Adv Nutr 2024; 15:100277. [PMID: 39053604 PMCID: PMC11381887 DOI: 10.1016/j.advnut.2024.100277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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The escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance underscores the imperative for innovative therapeutic strategies. Host defense peptides (HDPs), integral components of innate immunity, exhibit profound antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. Various dietary compounds, such as short-chain fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, sugars, amino acids, phytochemicals, bile acids, probiotics, and prebiotics have been identified to enhance the synthesis of endogenous HDPs without provoking inflammatory response or compromising barrier integrity. Additionally, different classes of these compounds synergize in augmenting HDP synthesis and disease resistance. Moreover, dietary supplementation of several HDP-inducing compounds or their combinations have demonstrated robust protection in rodents, rabbits, pigs, cattle, and chickens from experimental infections. However, the efficacy of these compounds in inducing HDP synthesis varies considerably among distinct compounds. Additionally, the regulation of HDP genes occurs in a gene-specific, cell type-specific, and species-specific manner. In this comprehensive review, we systematically summarized the modulation of HDP synthesis and the mechanism of action attributed to each major class of dietary compounds, including their synergistic combinations, across a spectrum of animal species including humans. We argue that the ability to enhance innate immunity and barrier function without triggering inflammation or microbial resistance positions the nutritional modulation of endogenous HDP synthesis as a promising host-directed approach for mitigating infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. These HDP-inducing compounds, particularly in combinations, harbor substantial clinical potential for further exploration in antimicrobial therapies for both human and other animals.
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- Melanie Whitmore
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, United States
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, United States
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, United States
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, United States.
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Rana TS, Bansode RR, Williams LL. Anti-Allergic and Anti-Inflammatory Signaling Mechanisms of Natural Compounds/Extracts in In Vitro System of RBL-2H3 Cell: A Systematic Review. Cells 2024; 13:1389. [PMID: 39195277 PMCID: PMC11353167 DOI: 10.3390/cells13161389] [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: 07/07/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Various extracts are tested for anti-allergic or anti-inflammatory properties on in vitro models. RBL-2H3 cells are widely used in allergic or immunological studies. FCεRI and its downstream signaling cascades, such as MAPK, NF-κB, and JAK/STAT signaling pathways, are important allergic or inflammatory signaling mechanisms in mast and basophil cells. This systematic review aims to study common signaling pathways of the anti-allergic or anti-inflammatory compounds on RBL-2H3 cells. We selected the relevant research articles published after 2015 from the PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Web of Science databases. The risk of bias of the studies was assessed based on the modified CONSORT checklist for in vitro studies. The cell lines, treatments, assay, primary findings, and signaling pathways on RBL-2H3 cells were extracted to synthesize the results. Thirty-eight articles were included, and FCεRI and its downstream pathways, such as Lyn, Sky, PLCγ, and MAPK, were commonly studied. Moreover, the JAK/STAT pathway was a potential signaling mechanism in RBL-2H3 cells. However, the findings based on RBL-2H3 cells needed to be tested along with human mast cells to confirm its relevance to human health. In conclusion, a single plant extract may act as an anti-inflammatory reagent in RBL-2H3 cells via multiple signaling pathways besides the MAPK signaling pathway.
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- Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA; (T.S.R.); (R.R.B.)
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Gu X, Zhou H, Miao M, Hu D, Wang X, Zhou J, Teichmann AT, Yang Y, Wang C. Therapeutic Potential of Natural Resources Against Endometriosis: Current Advances and Future Perspectives. Drug Des Devel Ther 2024; 18:3667-3696. [PMID: 39188919 PMCID: PMC11345706 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s464910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Endometriosis (EMS) is defined as the appearance, growth, infiltration, and repeated bleeding of endometrioid tissue (glands and stroma) outside the uterus cavity, which can form nodules and masses. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory estrogen-dependent disease and occurs in women of reproductive age. This disorder may significantly affect the quality of life of patients. The pathogenic processes involved in the development and maintenance of endometriosis remain unclear. Current treatment options for endometriosis mainly include drug therapy and surgery. Drug therapy mainly ties to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and hormonal drugs. However, these drugs may produce adverse effects when used for long-term treatment of endometriosis, such as nausea, vomiting gastrointestinal reactions, abnormal liver and kidney function, gastric ulcers, and thrombosis. Although endometriosis lesions can be surgically removed, the disease has a high recurrence rate after surgical resection, with a recurrence rate of 21.5% within 2 years and 40% to 50% within 5 years. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop alternative or additional therapies for the treatment of endometriosis. In this review, we give a systematic summary of therapeutic multiple component prescriptions (including traditional Chinese medicine and so on), bioactive crude extracts of plants/herbs and purified compounds and their newly found mechanisms reported in literature in recent years against endometriosis.
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- Xia Gu
- Sichuan Provincial Center for Gynaecology and Breast Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Leshan People’s Hospital, Leshan, 614003, People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Provincial Center for Gynaecology and Breast Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Provincial Center for Gynaecology and Breast Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Provincial Center for Gynaecology and Breast Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China
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- The Basic Medical College, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chengdu Third People’s Hospital, Chengdu, 610014, People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Provincial Center for Gynaecology and Breast Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Provincial Center for Gynaecology and Breast Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China
- Academician (Expert) Workstation of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China
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- Sichuan Provincial Center for Gynaecology and Breast Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China
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Yang N, Deng J, Xu H, Dai H, Jin H, Shao H, Liu Y. Anti-atopic dermatitis effect of fraxinellone via inhibiting IL-31 in vivo and in vitro. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35391. [PMID: 39170490 PMCID: PMC11336620 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35391] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Chronic recurrent itch and skin inflammation are prominent features of atopic dermatitis (AD), which is closely related to the immune response driven by T-helper type 2 (Th2) cells. The expression of interleukin 31 (IL-31) is positively correlated with the severity of dermatitis. Anti-IL-31 receptor α (IL-31RA) targeted drugs have been used to treat AD, however, they are expensive and have side effects. Fraxinellone (FRA) is one of the main limonoid components in the dried root bark of Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz.; however, its anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects on atopic dermatitis (AD) have not been previously reported. In this study, we investigated the anti-dermatitis effect of FRA and its potential mechanism of action using a 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB)-induced AD-like mouse model and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated HaCaT cells. FRA significantly inhibited chronic pruritus, epidermal thickening, and inflammatory infiltration in AD mice. FRA not only inhibited the levels of IL-31 in the serum and lesioned skin of AD mice but also significantly downregulated the mRNA expression and protein levels of IL-31, IL-31RA, transient receptor potential (TRP) V1, and TRPA1 in the lesioned skin and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) of AD mice. In LPS-stimulated HaCaT cells, FRA inhibited the production of iNOS and COX2, as well as the protein levels of IL-31, IL-31RA, TRPV1 and TRPA1, showing significant anti-inflammatory effects. In summary, our findings suggest that FRA exerts antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effects in AD by regulating the IL-31 pathway, and may hold promise for the clinical treatment of AD.
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- Niuniu Yang
- Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- School of Nursing & Public Health, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- The Key Laboratory of Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Gastric Cancer of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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Ramsis T, Refat M Selim HM, Elseedy H, Fayed EA. The role of current synthetic and possible plant and marine phytochemical compounds in the treatment of acne. RSC Adv 2024; 14:24287-24321. [PMID: 39104563 PMCID: PMC11298783 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03865g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Acne is a long-standing skin condition characterized by plugged hair follicles due to the accumulation of dead skin cells, sebum, and Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) bacteria, causing inflammation, and the formation of pimples or lesions. Acne was recognized in the ancient times by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Since ancient times, folk medicine from different cultures have comprised herbal and natural products for the treatment of acne. Current acne medications include antibiotics, keratolytics, corticosteroids, in addition to hormonal therapy for women. However, these conventional drugs can cause some serious side effects. And therefore, seeking new safe treatment options from natural sources is essential. Plants can be a potential source of medicinal phytochemicals which can be pharmacologically active as antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, keratolytic and sebum-reducing. Organic acids, obtained from natural sources, are commonly used as keratolytics in dermatology and cosmetology. Most of the promising phytochemicals in acne treatment belong to terpenes, terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, saponins, tannins, and essential oils. These can be extracted from leaves, bark, roots, rhizomes, seeds, and fruits of plants and may be incorporated in different dosage forms to facilitate their penetration through the skin. Additionally, medicinal compounds from marine sources can also contribute to acne treatment. This review will discuss the pathogenesis, types and consequences of acne, side effects of conventional treatment, current possible treatment options from natural sources obtained from research and folk medicine and possible applied dosage forms.
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- Triveena Ramsis
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University - Kantara Branch Ismailia 41636 Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University P.O. Box 71666 Riyadh 11597 Saudi Arabia
- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University Cairo 35527 Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University Cairo 11754 Egypt +20 201221330523
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Corbetta P, Lonati E, Pagliari S, Mauri M, Cazzaniga E, Botto L, Campone L, Palestini P, Bulbarelli A. Flavonoids-Enriched Vegetal Extract Prevents the Activation of NFκB Downstream Mechanisms in a Bowel Disease In Vitro Model. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7869. [PMID: 39063111 PMCID: PMC11277009 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147869] [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: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incidence has increased in the last decades due to changes in dietary habits. IBDs are characterized by intestinal epithelial barrier disruption, increased inflammatory mediator production and excessive tissue injury. Since the current treatments are not sufficient to achieve and maintain remission, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) becomes a primary practice as a co-adjuvant for the therapy. Thus, the intake of functional food enriched in vegetal extracts represents a promising nutritional strategy. This study evaluates the anti-inflammatory effects of artichoke, caihua and fenugreek vegetal extract original blend (ACFB) in an in vitro model of gut barrier mimicking the early acute phases of the disease. Caco2 cells cultured on transwell supports were treated with digested ACFB before exposure to pro-inflammatory cytokines. The pre-treatment counteracts the increase in barrier permeability induced by the inflammatory stimulus, as demonstrated by the evaluation of TEER and CLDN-2 parameters. In parallel, ACFB reduces p65NF-κB pro-inflammatory pathway activation that results in the decrement of COX-2 expression as PGE2 and IL-8 secretion. ACFB properties might be due to the synergistic effects of different flavonoids, indicating it as a valid candidate for new formulation in the prevention/mitigation of non-communicable diseases.
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- Paolo Corbetta
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900 Monza, Italy; (P.C.); (M.M.); (E.C.); (L.B.); (P.P.); (A.B.)
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900 Monza, Italy; (P.C.); (M.M.); (E.C.); (L.B.); (P.P.); (A.B.)
- Bicocca Center of Science and Technology for Food, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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- ZooPlantLab, Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900 Monza, Italy; (P.C.); (M.M.); (E.C.); (L.B.); (P.P.); (A.B.)
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900 Monza, Italy; (P.C.); (M.M.); (E.C.); (L.B.); (P.P.); (A.B.)
- Bicocca Center of Science and Technology for Food, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900 Monza, Italy; (P.C.); (M.M.); (E.C.); (L.B.); (P.P.); (A.B.)
- Bicocca Center of Science and Technology for Food, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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- Bicocca Center of Science and Technology for Food, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milano, Italy;
- ZooPlantLab, Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900 Monza, Italy; (P.C.); (M.M.); (E.C.); (L.B.); (P.P.); (A.B.)
- Bicocca Center of Science and Technology for Food, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Via Cadore 48, 20900 Monza, Italy; (P.C.); (M.M.); (E.C.); (L.B.); (P.P.); (A.B.)
- Bicocca Center of Science and Technology for Food, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milano, Italy;
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Liang Y, Ren T, Li R, Yu Z, Wang Y, Zhang X, Qin Z, Li J, Hu J, Luo C. Natural Products with Potential Effects on Hemorrhoids: A Review. Molecules 2024; 29:2673. [PMID: 38893547 PMCID: PMC11173953 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112673] [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: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Hemorrhoid disease is a common anorectal disorder affecting populations worldwide, with high prevalence, treatment difficulties, and considerable treatment costs. Compared to other treatment options, medical therapy for hemorrhoids offers minimal harm, more dignity to patients, and is more economical. Unfortunately, there are few chemical hemorrhoid medications available clinically, which makes the search for efficacious, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly new medication classes a focal point of research. In this context, searching for available natural products to improve hemorrhoids exhibits tremendous potential. These products are derived from nature, predominantly from plants, with a minor portion coming from animals, fungi, and algae. They have excellent coagulation pathway regulation, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and tissue regeneration activities. Therefore, we take the view that they are a class of potential hemorrhoid drugs, prevention products, and medication add-on ingredients. This article first reviews the factors contributing to the development of hemorrhoids, types, primary symptoms, and the mechanisms of natural products for hemorrhoids. Building on this foundation, we screened natural products with potential hemorrhoid improvement activity, including polyphenols and flavonoids, terpenes, polysaccharides, and other types.
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- Yicheng Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- School of Clinical Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637002, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; (Y.L.); (T.R.); (R.L.); (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (Z.Q.); (J.L.)
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Gao X, Zhang N, Xie W. Research on the Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology of Taxus × media. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5756. [PMID: 38891943 PMCID: PMC11171555 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25115756] [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: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Taxus × media, belonging to the genus Taxus of the Taxaceae family, is a unique hybrid plant derived from a natural crossbreeding between Taxus cuspidata and Taxus baccata. This distinctive hybrid variety inherits the superior traits of its parental species, exhibiting significant biological and medicinal values. This paper comprehensively analyzes Taxus × media from multiple dimensions, including its cultivation overview, chemical composition, and multifaceted applications in the medical field. In terms of chemical constituents, this study delves into the bioactive components abundant in Taxus × media and their pharmacological activities, highlighting the importance and value of these components, including paclitaxel, as the lead compounds in traditional medicine and modern drug development. Regarding its medicinal value, the article primarily discusses the potential applications of Taxus × media in combating tumors, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, and treating diabetes. By synthesizing clinical research and experimental data, the paper elucidates the potential and mechanisms of its primary active components in preventing and treating these diseases. In conclusion, Taxus × media demonstrates its unique value in biological research and tremendous potential in drug development.
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- Xinyu Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.G.); (N.Z.)
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.G.); (N.Z.)
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.G.); (N.Z.)
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Man S, Ma W, Jiang H, Haider A, Shi S, Li X, Wu Z, Song Y. Evaluating the efficacy and mechanisms of Hua-Zhuo-Ning-Fu-Decoction on psoriasis using integrated bioinformatics analysis and metabolomics. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 325:117856. [PMID: 38316220 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117856] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Hua Zhuo Ning Fu Decoction (HZD) is an empirical prescription from traditional Chinese medicine that shows excellent clinical results for psoriasis patients. Uncertainty lingered over HZD's potential anti-psoriasis mechanisms. AIM OF THE STUDY The study's objective is to investigate the pharmacological processes and therapeutic effects of HZD on psoriasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the initial phase of the study, an investigation was conducted to assess the effects of HZD on psoriasis-afflicted mice using an imiquimod (IMQ)-induced murine model. The experimental mice were randomly allocated to different groups, including the IMQ-induced model group, the control group, the HZD therapy groups with varying dosage levels (low, medium, and high), and Dexamethasone (DEX, the positive control medicine) group. Bioinformatics analysis and molecular docking were subsequently employed to identify the primary components and molecular targets associated with the therapeutic action of HZD in the context of psoriasis. Additionally, to find the impacts on metabolite regulation, plasma metabolomics based on ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF/MS) was used. It's interesting to note that the combined mechanisms from metabolomics were examined in tandem with the targets. In vivo tests were the last step in validating the potential mechanism. Throughout the trial, the following data were recorded: body weight, psoriasis area and severity index (PASI). The molecular targets connected to HZD's anti-psoriasis activities were revealed using histological examination, western blot (WB), and ELISA investigation. RESULTS In mice induced with IMQ, HZD shown good anti-psoriasis effects in terms of PASI score and epidermal acanthosis. 95 HZD targets and 77 bioactive chemicals connected to psoriasis were found by bioinformatics research; of these, 7 key targets (EPHX2, PLA2G2A, TBXAS1, MAOA, ALDH1A3, ADH1A, and ADH1B) were linked to the mechanisms of HZD, the combination degree of which was finally expressed by the score of docking. In addition, HZD regulated nine metabolites. In line with this, HZD modified three metabolic pathways. Additionally, a combined examination of 7 key targets and 9 metabolites suggested that the metabolism of arachidonic acid might be the key metabolic route, which was identified by ELISA analysis. The in vivo investigation shown that HZD could control cytokines associated to inflammation (IL-10, TGF-β, IL-17A, and IL-23), as well as important antioxidant system markers (ROS, GSH, and MDA). Moreover, HZD controlled iron levels and the expression of ferroptosis-related proteins (ACSL4 and GPX4), suggesting that ferroptosis played a crucial role in this process. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrated the whole mechanism and anti-psoriasis effectiveness of HZD, which will promote its clinical application and aid in the investigation of new bioactive components of HZD against psoriasis.
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- Shuai Man
- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China; Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Pharmacy School, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Gujrat Campus, 50700, Pakistan
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- Pharmacy School, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China
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- Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China; Institute for Literature and Culture of Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China.
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Kim EJ, Park H, Kim EY, Kim DK, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Ursodeoxycholic acid alleviates atopic dermatitis-associated inflammatory responses in HaCaT and RBL-2H3 cells and DNCB/DFE-treated mice. Life Sci 2024; 344:122560. [PMID: 38490296 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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AIMS Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a hydrophilic dihydroxy bile acid used for cholestatic liver disease and exhibits antioxidant, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, its potential effects on atopic dermatitis (AD) have not been elucidated. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of UDCA in inhibiting the inflammatory response and alleviating lesions in AD-like mice. MAIN METHODS To investigate the efficacy of UDCA in AD-like inflammatory responses, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)- and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)-stimulated HaCaT cells and anti-dinitrophenyl immunoglobulin E (DNP-IgE)- and human serum albumin (HSA)-stimulated RBL-2H3 cells were used to investigate the levels of inflammatory factors and their mechanisms. AD-like lesions were induced by applying DNCB/DFE to mice. The effect of UDCA administration in AD-like mice was analyzed by assessing organ weight, serum IgE and inflammatory cytokine levels, and histopathological changes using immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent staining. KEY FINDINGS In HaCaT cells, UDCA significantly diminished TARC, MDC, MCP-1, and IL-6 expression by inhibiting the phosphorylation of nuclear NF-κB and cytoplasmic IκB, and also increased the levels of skin barrier protein. In RBL-2H3 cells, UDCA reduced β-hexosaminidase and IL-4 levels. In AD-like mice, UDCA suppressed organ hypertrophy, ear edema, SCORAD index, DFE-specific IgE levels, inflammatory cytokine levels, skin hypertrophy, mast cell invasion, skin barrier loss, and thymic stromal lymphopoietin-positive areas. SIGNIFICANCE UDCA suppressed the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines by keratinocytes and mast cells. It also alleviated atopy by suppressing symptoms without organ toxicity in AD-like mice. UDCA may be an effective and safe treatment for AD.
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- Eom Ji Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Jang AY, Choi J, Rod-In W, Choi KY, Lee DH, Park WJ. In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Protective Effects of Codium fragile Extract on Macrophages and Human Keratinocytes in Atopic Dermatitis. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 34:940-948. [PMID: 38314445 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2312.12002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Codium fragile has been traditionally used in oriental medicine to treat enterobiasis, dropsy, and dysuria, and it has been shown to possess many biological properties. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the types of skin inflammation and barrier disruption, which leads to chronic inflammatory skin diseases. In the current investigation, the protective effects of C. fragile extract (CFE) on anti-inflammation and skin barrier improvement were investigated. In LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, nitric oxide generation and the expression levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-4, IL-6, iNOS, COX-2, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF)-α were reduced by CFE. CFE also inhibited the phosphorylation of NF-κB-p65, ERK, p-38, and JNK. Additionally, CFE showed inhibitory activity on TSLP and IL-4 expression in HaCaT cells stimulated with TNF-α/interferon-gamma (IFN-γ). Enhanced expression of factors related to skin barrier function, FLG, IVL, and LOR, was confirmed. These findings implied that CFE may be used as a therapeutic agent against AD due to its skin barrier-strengthening and anti-inflammatory activities, which are derived from natural marine products.
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- A-Yeong Jang
- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
- Department of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000 Thailand
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
- Nbios Inc., Gangneung, Gangwon 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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Pais AC, Coscueta ER, Pintado MM, Silvestre AJ, Santos SA. Exploring the bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of major classes of pure phenolic compounds using in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28894. [PMID: 38623258 PMCID: PMC11016601 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28894] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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The bioaccessibility and bioavailability of phenolic compounds (PC) influence directly their role in disease prevention/control. Studies have evaluated this ability through complex plant and food matrices, which may reflect more a synergistic effect of the matrix than the ability of the PCs, hindering their individual exploitation in nutraceutical or pharmaceutical applications. In the present study ten pure PCs representing major classes were evaluated for their bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption in an in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion (SGD). This is the first study concerning the bioaccessibility evaluation of pure phloretin, phloroglucinol, naringin, naringenin and daidzein, while no in vitro SGD has been performed before for the other compounds considered here. PCs were analyzed through ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode-array detection and tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-DAD-MSn). Most of the compounds remained present along the gastrointestinal tract, and the bioaccessibility was in general higher than 50%, except for quercetin, epigallocatechin gallate, and ellagic acid. All compounds were highly absorbed in the intestine, with phloretin showing the lowest percentage at about 82%. The study findings provide new knowledge on the bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of different PCs classes.
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- Adriana C.S. Pais
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina – Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina – Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Chen S, Yu R, Zhao F, Sun L, Yin Y, Zhang G, Chen Q, Shu Q. Network pharmacology and molecular docking to explore the mechanism of a clinical proved recipe for external use of clearing heat and removing dampness in the treatment of immune-related cutaneous adverse events. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37504. [PMID: 38489696 PMCID: PMC10939542 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037504] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Immune-related cutaneous adverse events (ircAEs) will undermine the patients' quality of lives, and interrupt the antitumor therapy. A clinical proved recipe for external use of clearing heat and removing dampness (Qing-Re-Li-Shi Formula, hereinafter referred to as "QRLSF") is beneficial to the treatment of ircAEs in clinical practice. Our study will elucidate the mechanism of QRLSF against ircAEs based on network pharmacology and molecular docking. The active components and corresponding targets of QRLSF were collected through traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database. GeneCards, online Mendelian inheritance in man, and pharmacogenomics knowledgebase were used to screen the targets of ircAEs. The intersecting targets between drug and disease were acquired by venn analysis. Cytoscape software was employed to construct "components-targets" network. Search tool for the retrieval of interacting genes/proteins database was applied to establish the protein-protein interaction network and then its core targets were identified. Gene ontology and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes analysis was performed to predict the mechanism. The molecular docking verification of key targets and related phytomolecules was accomplished by AutoDock Vina software. Thirty-nine intersecting targets related to QRLSF against ircAEs were recognized. The analysis of network clarified 5 core targets (STAT3, RELA, TNF, TP53, and NFKBIA) and 4 key components (quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and ursolic acid). The activity of QRLSF against ircAEs could be attributed to the regulation of multiple biological effects via multi-pathways (PI3K-Akt pathway, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, JAK-STAT pathway, chemokine pathway, Th17 cell differentiation, IL-17 pathway, TNF pathway, and Toll-like receptor pathway). The binding activities were estimated as good level by molecular docking. These discoveries disclosed the multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway characteristics of QRLSF against ircAEs, providing a new strategy for such medical problem.
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- Shuyi Chen
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Clinical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Zhou XW, Wang J, Tan WF. Apigenin Suppresses Innate Immune Responses and Ameliorates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation via Inhibition of STING/IRF3 Pathway. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2024; 52:471-492. [PMID: 38480499 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x24500204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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The stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway is crucial for the pathogenesis of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, including acute lung injury (ALI). Apigenin (4[Formula: see text],5,7-trihydroxyflavone) is a natural flavonoid widely found in fruits, vegetables, and Chinese medicinal herbs that exhibits a range of pharmacological effects, such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. However, the efficacy of apigenin in STING pathway-mediated diseases remains unclear. Accordingly, this study screened Chinese medicines to identify potent agents that reduced the synthesis of type I interferons (IFNs). The results revealed apigenin as a potent compound with low cytotoxicity that markedly reduced the synthesis of type I IFNs in response to STING pathway agonists. Besides, apigenin markedly suppressed innate immune responses triggered by the STING agonist SR-717. Mechanistically, apigenin downregulated IFN beta 1 (IFNB1) expression mediated by the STING pathway via dose-dependent inhibition of STING expression, reduction of dimerization, nuclear translocation of phosphorylated IRF3, and disruption of the association between STING and IRF3. Moreover, apigenin effectively mitigated pathological pulmonary inflammation and lung edema in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI in mice. Apigenin further strongly attenuated the hallmarks of immoderate inflammation (interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1[Formula: see text], and tumor necrosis factor [Formula: see text]) and innate immune responses (IFNB1, C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 10, and IFN-stimulated gene 15) by preventing the activation of the STING/IRF3 pathway both in vitro and in vivo. Importantly, SR-717 significantly reversed the inhibitory effects of apigenin in LPS-induced THP1-BlueTM ISG macrophages. Collectively, apigenin effectively alleviated innate immune responses and mitigated inflammation in LPS-induced ALI via inhibition of the STING/IRF3 pathway. These findings suggest the potential of apigenin as a prophylactic and therapeutic candidate for managing STING-mediated diseases.
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- Xu-Wei Zhou
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, P. R. China
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Feng Y, Li J, Mo X, Ju Q. Macrophages in acne vulgaris: mediating phagocytosis, inflammation, scar formation, and therapeutic implications. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1355455. [PMID: 38550588 PMCID: PMC10972966 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1355455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Macrophages serve as a pivotal nexus in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris, orchestrating both the elimination of Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) and lipid metabolic regulation while also possessing the capacity to exacerbate inflammation and induce cutaneous scarring. Additionally, recent investigations underscore the therapeutic potential inherent in macrophage modulation and challenge current anti-inflammatory strategies for acne vulgaris. This review distills contemporary advances, specifically examining the dual roles of macrophages, underlying regulatory frameworks, and emergent therapeutic avenues. Such nuanced insights hold the promise of guiding future explorations into the molecular etiology of acne and the development of more efficacious treatment modalities.
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- Department of Dermatology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Rycyk-Bojarzyńska A, Kasztelan-Szczerbińska B, Cichoż-Lach H, Surdacka A, Roliński J. Human Neutrophil Alpha-Defensins Promote NETosis and Liver Injury in Alcohol-Related Liver Cirrhosis: Potential Therapeutic Agents. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1237. [PMID: 38592082 PMCID: PMC10931661 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background: Neutrophils are thought to play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory diseases, such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, etc. Activated human neutrophils release human neutrophil peptides (HNP1-3) or alpha-defensins that are antimicrobial peptides in azurophil granules. Furthermore, HNP1-3 build a scaffold of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) and promote the process of programmed cell death called NETosis. Our study aimed to investigate the role of alpha-defensins in the pathogenesis of alcohol-related liver cirrhosis (ALC). Methods: The concentrations of alpha-defensins in the plasma of 62 patients with ALC and 24 healthy subjects were measured by ELISA. The patients with ALC were prospectively recruited based on the severity of liver dysfunction according to the Child-Pugh and Model of End-Stage Liver Disease-Natrium (MELD-Na) scores, modified Maddrey's Discriminant Function (mDF), and the presence of ALC complications. Results: The concentrations of alpha-defensins in plasma were significantly higher in the ALC patients than in the controls. The plasma levels of HNP1-3 correlated with the MELD and mDF scores. ALC subgroups with MELD > 20 and mDF > 32 displayed significantly higher HNP1-3 concentrations. The plasma levels of HNP1-3 revealed a good predictive AUC for hepatic encephalopathy and ascites development (0.81 and 0.74, respectively) and for patient survival (0.87) in those over 40 years of age. Conclusion: These findings suggest that alpha-defensins play an important role in the assessment of ALC.
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- Anna Rycyk-Bojarzyńska
- Department of Gastroenterology with Endoscopy Unit, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland; (B.K.-S.); (H.C.-L.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology with Endoscopy Unit, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland; (B.K.-S.); (H.C.-L.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology with Endoscopy Unit, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland; (B.K.-S.); (H.C.-L.)
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland; (A.S.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland; (A.S.); (J.R.)
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Ramata-Stunda A, Boroduskis M, Pastare L, Berga M, Kienkas L, Patetko L, Skudrins G, Reihmane D, Nakurte I. In Vitro Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of a Juniperus communis Callus Culture Extract and Matricaria recutita Processing Waste Extract Combination as a Cosmetic Ingredient. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:287. [PMID: 38256840 PMCID: PMC10818699 DOI: 10.3390/plants13020287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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For skin health promotion and cosmetic applications, combinations of plant cell extracts are extensively utilized. As most natural ingredient suppliers offer crude extracts from individual plants or specific isolated compounds, the potential interactions between them are assessed in the development phase of cosmetic products. The industry seeks extract combinations that have undergone optimization and scrutiny for their bioactivities. This study presents a combination of two sustainably produced botanical ingredients and outlines their chemical composition, in vitro safety, and bioactivity for skin health enhancement. The amalgamation comprises the extract of Matricaria recutita processing waste and the extract from Juniperus communis callus culture. Chemical analysis revealed distinct compounds within the extracts, and their combination led to a broader array of potentially synergistic compounds. In vitro assessments on skin cells demonstrated that the combination possesses robust antioxidant properties and the ability to stimulate keratinocyte proliferation, along with regulating collagen type I and matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1) production by dermal fibroblasts. The identified traits of this combination render it an appealing cosmetic component. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first case when the extracts derived from medicinal plant processing waste and biotechnological plant cell cultivation processes have been combined and evaluated for their bioactivity.
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- Anna Ramata-Stunda
- Alternative Plants, Ltd., 2 Podraga Str., LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (M.B.); (D.R.)
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- Alternative Plants, Ltd., 2 Podraga Str., LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (M.B.); (D.R.)
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- Institute for Environmental Solutions, “Lidlauks”, Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia; (L.P.); (M.B.); (G.S.); (I.N.)
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- Institute for Environmental Solutions, “Lidlauks”, Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia; (L.P.); (M.B.); (G.S.); (I.N.)
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- Field and Forest, Ltd., 2 Izstades Str., Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia;
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Lavia, 1 Jelgavas Str., LV-1004 Riga, Latvia;
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- Institute for Environmental Solutions, “Lidlauks”, Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia; (L.P.); (M.B.); (G.S.); (I.N.)
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- Alternative Plants, Ltd., 2 Podraga Str., LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; (M.B.); (D.R.)
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- Institute for Environmental Solutions, “Lidlauks”, Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia; (L.P.); (M.B.); (G.S.); (I.N.)
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Zhu JX, Guo MX, Zhou L, Yi LT, Huang HL, Wang HL, Cheng HY. Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory material basis of Lagotis brachystachya in HepG2 and THP-1 cells. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:117055. [PMID: 37597676 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE LAGOTIS BRACHYSTACHYA Maxim is a traditional ethnic medicine commonly used in Tibet. In Tibetan medicine theory, Lagotis brachystachya is mainly used for the treatment of inflammatory related diseases. However, the active components and mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of Lagotis brachystachya are not clear. AIM OF THE STUDY The putative anti-inflammatory active compounds from Lagotis brachystachya Maxim and its anti-inflammation related mechanism involving in the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB and NLRP3 signaling pathways were investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory activity and mechanism of 32 compounds extracted from Lagotis brachystachya in HepG2 and THP-1 cells using the alcohol-induced HepG2 cell injury model and the monosodium urate (MSU) combined with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced THP-1 cell inflammation model. RESULTS The results found that six compounds, including Echinacoside, Quercetin, Homoplantaginin, Tricin-7-O-glucoside, Apigenin and Luteolin-7-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside, were shown to exhibit significant anti-inflammatory effects in both cell models. Furthermore, these compounds were shown to inhibit the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB and NLRP3 signaling pathways and reduce the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 in both cell models. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that Echinacoside, Quercetin, Homoplantaginin, Tricin-7-O-glucoside, Apigenin and Luteolin-7-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside from Lagotis brachystachya have promising potential as natural anti-inflammatory agents for the treatment of inflammatory-related diseases. The discovery of bioactive compounds from this plant opens up possibilities for the development of novel treatments for inflammatory-related diseases, potentially providing alternative or adjunctive options to conventional therapies.
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- Ji-Xiao Zhu
- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, PR China.
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, PR China.
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, PR China.
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, Fujian province, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, PR China.
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, PR China.
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- College of Humanities, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, PR China.
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Liu Y, Hong X, Liu L, Li X, Huang S, Luo Q, Huang Q, Qiu J, Qiu P, Li C. Shen Qi Wan ameliorates nephritis in chronic kidney disease via AQP1 and DEFB1 regulation. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116027. [PMID: 38113630 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Shen Qi Wan (SQW) has been proven to exert anti-inflammatory effects in the kidneys of CKD models accompanied by unclear therapeutic mechanisms. This study aims to evaluate the kidney-protective and anti-inflammatory effects of SQW and to elucidate its fundamental mechanisms for CKD treatment. Firstly, the main active components of SQW were identified by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS technique. Subsequently, we evaluated inflammatory factors, renal function and renal pathology changes following SQW treatment utilizing adenine-induced CKD mice and aquaporin 1 knockout (AQP1-/-) mice. Additionally, we conducted RNA-seq analysis and bioinformatics analysis to predict the SQW potential therapeutic targets and anti-nephritis pathways. Simultaneously, WGCNA analysis method and machine learning algorithms were used to perform a clinical prognostic analysis of potential biomarkers in CKD patients from the GEO database and validated through clinical samples. Lipopolysaccharide-induced HK-2 cells were further used to explore the mechanism. We found that renal collagen deposition was reduced, serum inflammatory cytokine levels decreased, and renal function was improved after SQW intervention. It can be inferred that β-defensin 1 (DEFB1) may be a pivotal target, as confirmed by serum and renal tissue samples from CKD patients. Furthermore, SQW assuages inflammatory responses by fostering AQP1-mediated DEFB1 expression was confirmed in in vitro and in vivo studies. Significantly, the renal-protective effect of SQW is to some extent attenuated after AQP1 gene knockout. SQW could reduce inflammatory responses by modulating AQP1 and DEFB1. These findings underscore the potential of SQW as a promising contender for novel prevention and treatment strategies within the ambit of CKD management.
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- Yiming Liu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Department of Medicine, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China; Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
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Wu Z, Zhang T, Ma X, Guo S, Zhou Q, Zahoor A, Deng G. Recent advances in anti-inflammatory active components and action mechanisms of natural medicines. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:2901-2937. [PMID: 37947913 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01369-9] [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: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Inflammation is a series of reactions caused by the body's resistance to external biological stimuli. Inflammation affects the occurrence and development of many diseases. Anti-inflammatory drugs have been used widely to treat inflammatory diseases, but long-term use can cause toxic side-effects and affect human functions. As immunomodulators with long-term conditioning effects and no drug residues, natural products are being investigated increasingly for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. In this review, we focus on the inflammatory process and cellular mechanisms in the development of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, atherosclerosis, and coronavirus disease-2019. Also, we focus on three signaling pathways (Nuclear factor-kappa B, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription-3) to explain the anti-inflammatory effect of natural products. In addition, we also classified common natural products based on secondary metabolites and explained the association between current bidirectional prediction progress of natural product targets and inflammatory diseases.
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- Zhimin Wu
- Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.
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Hu J, Liu R, Yang Z, Pan X, Li Y, Gong Y, Guo D. Praeruptorin A inhibits the activation of NF-κB pathway and the expressions of inflammatory factors in poly (I:C)-induced RAW264.7 cells. Chem Biol Drug Des 2023; 102:1110-1120. [PMID: 37500542 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Praeruptorin A (PA), a natural coumarin compound, has significant anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, we evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of PA on RAW 264.7 mouse macrophages induced by Polyinosinic acid-polycytidylic acid (poly (I:C)). RAW 264.7 mouse macrophages induced by poly (I:C) were treated with or without PA, the viability of which was determined to screen working solution of PA. RNA-sequencing was applied to analyze the differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis were carried out. The expressions of interleukin (IL)-1β, heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1), prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2), ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 1 (Abca1) and NF-κB-related proteins were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot. As a result, PA at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 μM slightly affected cell viability, while PA at 6 and 7 μM significantly inhibited cell viability. GO and KEGG analysis results revealed that DEGs were mainly enriched in the pathways related to inflammatory signaling. Through further analysis, we obtained five possible targets of PA, and verified that PA inhibited the expressions of IL-1β, HMOX1, PTGS2 and Abca1 as well as the activation of NF-κB pathway in poly (I:C)-induced RAW264.7 cells. To summarize, PA may inhibit expressions of the inflammation-related genes in poly (I:C)-induced RAW264.7 cells, which demonstrates its potential as a drug against virus related diseases.
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- Jiayan Hu
- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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Miao L, Liu C, Cheong MS, Zhong R, Tan Y, Rengasamy KRR, Leung SWS, Cheang WS, Xiao J. Exploration of natural flavones' bioactivity and bioavailability in chronic inflammation induced-type-2 diabetes mellitus. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023; 63:11640-11667. [PMID: 35821658 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2095349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Diabetes, being the most widespread illness, poses a serious threat to global public health. It seems that inflammation plays a critical role in the pathophysiology of diabetes. This review aims to demonstrate a probable link between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic inflammation during its development. Additionally, the current review examined the bioactivity of natural flavones and the possible molecular mechanisms by which they influence diabetes and inflammation. While natural flavones possess remarkable anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory bioactivities, their therapeutic use is limited by the low oral bioavailability. Several factors contribute to the low bioavailability, including poor water solubility, food interaction, and unsatisfied metabolic behaviors, while the diseases (diabetes, inflammation, etc.) causing even less bioavailability. Throughout the years, different strategies have been developed to boost flavones' bioavailability, including structural alteration, biological transformation, and innovative drug delivery system design. This review addresses current advancements in improving the bioavailability of flavonoids in general, and flavones in particular. Clinical trials were also analyzed to provide insight into the potential application of flavonoids in diabetes and inflammatory therapies.
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- Lingchao Miao
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Control in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
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Lee Y, Cha YJ, Jeong S, Yun S, Nho Y, Kang S, Kim W, Son J, Kim J, Kyung S. A novel sophorolipids extraction method by yeast fermentation process for enhanced skin efficacy. Skin Res Technol 2023; 29:e13518. [PMID: 38009026 PMCID: PMC10643984 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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AIMS Oriental herbs have been used as medicines in the folk remedy for their numerous phytochemicals and bioactivities. In this study, we have selected five Korean traditional medical herbs and applied bio conversion extraction technology, named it as Bioconversion Oji complex, to identify phytochemicals and evaluate skin related efficacies. MATERIAL AND METHODS The process of two-step bio conversion was sequentially conducted. The first step of fermentation was to produce biosurfactants using macadamia seed oil with Candida bombicola, and then five natural plants were added to carry out the main fermentation. To evaluate skin improvement efficacy of Bioconversion Oji complex, in vitro and in vivo studies were conducted. We studied HaCaT cells cultured to assess viability, skin anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and barrier improvement-related mRNA expression. For efficacy study, 21 participants were tested evaluating anti-inflammatory, skin moisturizing and skin barrier improving effects of Bioconversion Oji complex compared to Water extraction of Oji (placebo) for the 4 weeks test period. RESULTS The application of bioconversion technology highly increased the content of amino acids and lipids within Bioconversion Oji complex, and 23 flavonoids were also identified. Bioconversion Oji complex was found to be non-toxic and showed significant effects in all parameters tested, including anti-inflammation, skin moisture, and skin barrier in both in vitro and in clinical studies. CONCLUSIONS Bioconversion Oji complex has demonstrated skin-friendly properties with significant beneficial effects on anti-inflammatory, skin hydration and barrier function properties. This study provides evidence for the use of Bioconversion Oji complex as an active ingredient in cosmetics and skincare products.
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- ZOE BIO BIO‐Material R&I CenterSeoulSouth Korea
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- ZOE BIO BIO‐Material R&I CenterSeoulSouth Korea
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Cho YR, Jo KA, Park SY, Choi JW, Kim G, Kim TY, Lee S, Lee DH, Kim SK, Lee D, Lee S, Lim S, Woo SO, Byun S, Kim JY. Combination of UHPLC-MS/MS with context-specific network and cheminformatic approaches for identifying bioactivities and active components of propolis. Food Res Int 2023; 172:113134. [PMID: 37689898 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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Discovering new bioactivities and identifying active compounds of food materials are major fields of study in food science. However, the process commonly requires extensive experiments and can be technically challenging. In the current study, we employed network biology and cheminformatic approaches to predict new target diseases, active components, and related molecular mechanisms of propolis. Applying UHPLC-MS/MS analysis results of propolis to Context-Oriented Directed Associations (CODA) and Combination-Oriented Natural Product Database with Unified Terminology (COCONUT) systems indicated atopic dermatitis as a novel target disease. Experimental validation using cell- and human tissue-based models confirmed the therapeutic potential of propolis against atopic dermatitis. Moreover, we were able to find the major contributing compounds as well as their combinatorial effects responsible for the bioactivity of propolis. The CODA/COCONUT system also provided compound-associated genes explaining the underlying molecular mechanism of propolis. These results highlight the potential use of big data-driven network biological approaches to aid in analyzing the impact of food constituents at a systematic level.
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- Ye-Ryeong Cho
- Department of Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio and Brain Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio and Brain Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gachon University, Gyeonggi 13120, Republic of Korea
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- National Instrumentation Center for Environmental Management, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agrobiology, Division of Apiculture, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio and Brain Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon 22689, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gachon University, Gyeonggi 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agrobiology, Division of Apiculture, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea.
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Yu H, Huang X, Xie C, Song J, Zhou Y, Shi H, Chen M, Wu Y, Ruan Z, Deng L, Deng X, Lv Y, Luo Q, Dong J. Transcriptomics reveals apigenin alleviates airway inflammation and epithelial cell apoptosis in allergic asthma via MAPK pathway. Phytother Res 2023; 37:4002-4017. [PMID: 37128812 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7859] [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: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Persistent chronic inflammation of the lungs and airway remodeling are important pathological features that cannot be ignored in patients with chronic asthma. Apigenin (API) is a natural small molecule compound with good anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity that has been widely reported in recent years, but its role in chronic asthma is not well defined. Our study began with oral gavage intervention using API (10, 20 mg/kg) or dexamethasone (DEX, 2 mg/kg) in a BALB/c mouse model of ovalbumin (OVA) sensitization. Different doses of API intervention effectively reduced airway resistance in the administered group. Additionally, inflammation was downregulated, mucus secretion was reduced, and airway remodeling was inhibited in the API intervention group compared with the model group. Asthma-related inflammatory cytokines, such as IgE, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IL-17, were downregulated in alveolar lavage fluid. Moreover, the apoptosis level of the administered group was found to be lower than that of the model group in the Tunel staining experiment. By analyzing transcriptome sequencing results, we found that API may exert anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects by inhibiting the MAPK pathway. Our subsequent results supported this conclusion, showing that the phosphorylation levels of ERKs, JNKs, and p38 MAPKs were inhibited in the administered group relative to the model group. Downstream expression of the apoptosis-related protein B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) was upregulated, and the expression of Bcl-2-associated × protein (Bax) and cleaved caspase-3 was downregulated. To further investigate the specific mechanism by which API acted, we established an in vitro model with house dust mite (HDM) stimulation, using API (10, 20 μM) for administration intervention. The results showed that API was able to improve cell viability, inhibit ROS production, and reverse HDM-induced decreases in mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and apoptosis in airway epithelial cells via the MAPK pathway.
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- Hang Yu
- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Bioactive Small Molecules, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Zhang F, Yang J, Zhan Q, Shi H, Li Y, Li D, Li Y, Yang X. Dietary oregano aqueous extract improves growth performance and intestinal health of broilers through modulating gut microbial compositions. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2023; 14:77. [PMID: 37653529 PMCID: PMC10472629 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-023-00857-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intestinal health plays a pivotal role in broiler chicken growth. Oregano aqueous extract (OAE) effectively exerts anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. However, the protective effects of OAE on intestinal health in broilers and the underlying mechanism remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the potential effects of OAE on growth performance, the gut microbiota and intestinal health. A total of 840 1-d-old male and female broilers (Arbor Acres) were randomly allocated into 6 groups as follows: basal diet (Con), Con + antibiotics (Anti, colistin sulfate 7 g/kg, roxarsone 35 g/kg), Con + 400, 500, 600 and 700 mg/kg OAE (OAE400, OAE500, OAE600 and OAE700). Subsequently, fermentation in vitro together with oral administration trials were carried out to further assess the function of OAE on intestinal health of broilers. RESULTS Dietary 700 mg/kg OAE supplementation resulted in an increase (P < 0.05) in body weight and a decrease (P < 0.05) in feed conversion ratio when compared with the control during d 22 to 42 of the trial. OAE addition resulted in lower (P < 0.05) jejunal crypt depth and mRNA expression of IL-4 and IL-10 at d 42. In addition, dietary OAE addition increased the abundance of Firmicutes (P = 0.087) and Lactobacillus (P < 0.05) in the cecum, and increased (P < 0.05) the content of acetic acid and butyric acid. In the in vitro fermentation test, OAE significantly increased (P < 0.05) the abundance of Lactobacillus, decreased (P < 0.05) the abundance of unspecified_Enterobacteriaceae, and increased the content of acetic acid (P < 0.05). In the oral administration trial, higher (P < 0.05) IL-4 expression was found in broilers when oral inoculation with oregano fermentation microorganisms at d 42. And SIgA content in the ileum was significantly increased (P = 0.073) when giving OAE fermentation supernatant. CONCLUSIONS Dietary OAE addition could maintain intestinal health and improve growth performance through enhancing intestinal mucosal immunity and barrier function mediated by gut microbiota changes.
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- Fan Zhang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi China
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- Baoding Jizhong Pharmaceutical Corporation, LTD, Baoding, Hebei China
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- Shaanxi Province Animal Husbandry Technology Extension Station, Xi’an, Shaanxi China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi China
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Chen P, Chen F, Guo Z, Lei J, Zhou B. Recent advancement in bioeffect, metabolism, stability, and delivery systems of apigenin, a natural flavonoid compound: challenges and perspectives. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1221227. [PMID: 37565039 PMCID: PMC10410563 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1221227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Apigenin is a bioflavonoid compound that is widely present in dietary plant foods and possesses biological activities that protect against immune, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Therefore, apigenin is widely used in food and medicine, and increasing attention has been drawn to developing new delivery systems for apigenin. This review highlights the biological effects, metabolism, stability, and bioactivity of apigenin. In addition, we summarized advancements in the delivery of apigenin, which provides some references for its widespread use in food and medicine. Better stability of apigenin may enhance digestion and absorption and provide health benefits. Constructing delivery systems (such as emulsions, nanostructured lipid carriers, hydrogels, and liposomes) for apigenin is an effective strategy to improve its bioavailability, but more animal and cell experiments are needed to verify these findings. Developing apigenin delivery systems for food commercialization is still challenging, and further research is needed to promote their in-depth development and utilization.
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- Peng Chen
- Department of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Kim MJ, Hwang BS, Hwang Y, Jeong YT, Jeong DW, Oh YT. Anti-Inflammatory and Antiatopic Effects of Rorippa cantoniensis (Lour.) Ohwi in RAW 264.7 and HaCaT Cells. Molecules 2023; 28:5463. [PMID: 37513335 PMCID: PMC10383606 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This study evaluated the effects of Rorippa cantoniensis (Lour.) ohwi extract (RCE) on factors associated with inflammation-related skin lesions in RAW 264.7 and HaCaT cells. RCE inhibited the levels of proinflammatory mediators and cytokines such as nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), interleukin (IL)-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. In addition, RCE significantly inhibited the expression of chemokines and cytokines such as MDC/CCL22, TARC/CCL17, RANTES/CCL5, CTSS, IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α in HaCaT cells costimulated by TNF-α and interferon (IFN)-γ in a concentration-dependent manner. These results suggest that RCE attenuated the TNF-α- and IFN-γ-induced release of proinflammatory chemokines and cytokines probably by suppressing the activation of MAPK (JNK and p38), NF-κB, and STAT1 signaling. Moreover, RCE significantly increased the expression of skin components such as hyaluronic acid and aquaporin, which play important roles in the physical and chemical barriers of the skin. These results suggest that RCE has significant anti-inflammatory and antiatopic activities, which may be beneficial for the topical treatment of inflammatory skin disorders.
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- Min-Jin Kim
- Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, 137, Donam 2-gil, Sangju-si 37242, Republic of Korea
- Department of Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University (KNU), 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, 137, Donam 2-gil, Sangju-si 37242, Republic of Korea
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- Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, 137, Donam 2-gil, Sangju-si 37242, Republic of Korea
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- Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, 137, Donam 2-gil, Sangju-si 37242, Republic of Korea
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- Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, 137, Donam 2-gil, Sangju-si 37242, Republic of Korea
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- Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, 137, Donam 2-gil, Sangju-si 37242, Republic of Korea
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Singh VK, Sahoo D, Agrahari K, Khan A, Mukhopadhyay P, Chanda D, Yadav NP. Anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative and anti-psoriatic potential of apigenin in RAW264.7 cells, HaCaT cells and psoriasis like dermatitis in BALB/c mice. Life Sci 2023:121909. [PMID: 37414141 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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AIMS Psoriasis is an immune-mediated skin disease characterized by keratinocytes hyperproliferation, abnormal differentiation and inflammation. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate in-vitro and in-vivo anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activity to evaluate anti-psoriatic potential of apigenin. MAIN METHODS For in-vivo study, 5 % imiquimod cream was used to induce psoriasis-like skin inflammation in BALB/c mice to mimic human psoriatic conditions. PASI scores, CosCam score, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, qRT-PCR, and ELISA were done to evaluate the anti-psoriatic potential of topically applied apigenin. For in-vitro studies, LPS-induced inflammation in RAW264.7 was done, and qRT-PCR, ELISA, and immunofluorescence were conducted to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of apigenin. Migration and cell doubling assay in HaCaT cells were performed to assess the anti-proliferative effect of apigenin. Acute dermal toxicity profile of apigenin has also been done as per OECD guidelines. KEY FINDINGS Results showed that apigenin significantly reduce the PASI and CosCam scores, ameliorate the deteriorating histopathology, and effectively downregulated the expression of CCR 6, IL-17A, and NF-κB. Apigenin effectively downregulated the expression and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines through IL-23/IL-17/IL-22 axis. Apigenin suppressed nuclear translocation of NF-κB in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. Cell migration and cell doubling assay in HaCaT cells showing the anti-proliferative potential of apigenin. Apigenin was found safe in acute dermal toxicity study. SIGNIFICANCE Apigenin was found effective against psoriasis in both in-vitro and in-vivo models suggesting apigenin as a potential candidate for the development of anti-psoriatic agent.
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- Vipin Kumar Singh
- Bioprospection and Product Development Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226015, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Bioprospection and Product Development Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226015, India
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- Bioprospection and Product Development Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226015, India
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- Plant Biotechnology division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226015, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Plant Biotechnology division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226015, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Bioprospection and Product Development Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226015, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Bioprospection and Product Development Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226015, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India.
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Liu TW, Hsiao SW, Lin CT, Hsiao G, Lee CK. Anti-Aging Constituents from Pinus morrisonicola Leaves. Molecules 2023; 28:5063. [PMID: 37446726 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Pinus morrisonicola Hayata is a unique plant species found in Taiwan. Previous studies have identified its anti-hypertensive, anti-oxidative, and anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, a bioactivity-guided approach was employed to extract 20 compounds from the ethyl acetate fraction of the ethanol extract of Pinus morrisonicola Hayata's pine needles. The anti-aging effects of these compounds were investigated using HT-1080 cells. The structures of the purified compounds were confirmed through NMR and LC-MS analysis, revealing the presence of nine flavonoids, two lignans, one coumarin, one benzofuran, one phenylic acid, and six diterpenoids. Among them, PML18, PML19, and PML20 were identified as novel diterpene. Compounds 3, 4, and 5 exhibited remarkable inhibitory effects against MMP-2 and showed no significant cell toxicity at 25 μM. Although the purified compounds showed lower activity against Pro MMP-2 and Pro MMP-9 compared to the ethyl acetate fraction, we speculate that this is the result of synergistic effects.
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- Ta-Wei Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu Xin Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu Xin Street, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu Xin Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu Xin Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu Xin Street, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu Xin Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Zhongbei Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
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Liu C, Guo X, Chen Y, Zhao M, Shi S, Luo Z, Song J, Zhang Z, Yang W, Liu K. Anti-photoaging effect and mechanism of flexible liposomes co-loaded with apigenin and doxycycline. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 164:114998. [PMID: 37301137 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Prolonged exposure to UV light can lead to photo-ageing of the skin. Therefore, the development and application of anti-photoaging drugs is urgent. In this study, we co-loaded apigenin (Apn) and doxycycline (Doc), a broad-spectrum inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), into flexible liposomes to exert anti-photoaging effects by combating oxidative stress, anti-inflammation, reducing the activation of MMPs and preventing collagen loss. The results showed that we prepared a flexible liposome (A/D-FLip) containing Apn and Doc. Its appearance, particle size and Zeta potential were normal and it had good encapsulation efficiency, drug loading, in vitro release and transdermal efficiency. In cellular experiments, A/D-FLip could inhibit oxidative stress damage, reduce inflammatory factors and decrease the activation of MMPs in Human immortalized keratinocytes (HaCaT) cells; in animal experiments, A/D-FLip could inhibit skin damage and reduce skin collagen loss by decreasing the activation of MMPs, thus inhibiting skin photoaging in mice. In conclusion, A/D-FLip has good anti-photoaging effects and it has the potential to become an effective skin care product or drug against UV damage and skin photoaging in the future.
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- Chang Liu
- College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, PR China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, PR China; Gongqing Institute of Science and Technology, Jiujiang, Jiangxi 332020, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Jilin Medical College, Jilin 132013, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, PR China
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Li J, Mao B, Tang X, Zhang Q, Zhao J, Zhang H, Cui S. Protective Effects of Naringenin and Apigenin in Ameliorating Skin Damage via Mediating the Nrf2 and NF-κB Pathways in Mice. Foods 2023; 12:foods12112120. [PMID: 37297362 DOI: 10.3390/foods12112120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Naringenin and apigenin are common flavonoids derived from edible plants with the potential to alleviate inflammation and improve skin antioxidation. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of naringenin and apigenin on oleic acid-induced skin damage in mice and compare their underlying mechanisms of action. Triglycerides and non-esterified fatty acids were significantly decreased by naringenin and apigenin, while apigenin intervention resulted in a better recovery of skin lesions. Naringenin and apigenin improved the antioxidative abilities of the skin by increasing catalase and total antioxidant capacity levels and decreasing malondialdehyde and lipid peroxide levels. The release of skin proinflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor α, was inhibited after naringenin and apigenin pretreatments, but naringenin only promoted the excretion of IL-10. Additionally, naringenin and apigenin regulated antioxidant defense and inflammatory response by activating nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2-dependent mechanisms and suppressing the expression of nuclear factor-kappa B. In summary, naringenin and apigenin are prospective ingredients that contribute to the amelioration of skin damage by activating anti-inflammatory and antioxidative responses.
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- Jie Li
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Pastare L, Berga M, Kienkas L, Boroduskis M, Ramata-Stunda A, Reihmane D, Senkovs M, Skudrins G, Nakurte I. Exploring the Potential of Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Matricaria chamomilla White Ray Florets as a Source of Bioactive (Cosmetic) Ingredients. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1092. [PMID: 37237958 PMCID: PMC10215379 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Aromatic and medicinal plants are a great source of useful bioactive compounds for use in cosmetics, drugs, and dietary supplements. This study investigated the potential of using supercritical fluid extracts obtained from Matricaria chamomilla white ray florets, a kind of industrial herbal byproduct, as a source of bioactive cosmetic ingredients. Response surface methodology to optimize the supercritical fluid extraction process by analyzing the impact of pressure and temperature on yield and the main bioactive compound groups were used. High-throughput 96-well plate spectrophotometric methods were used to analyze the extracts for total phenols, flavonoids, tannins, and sugars, as well as their antioxidant capacity. Gas chromatography and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to determine the phytochemical composition of the extracts. The extracts were also analyzed for antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity, phototoxicity, and melanin content. Statistical analysis was performed to establish correlations between the extracts and develop models to predict the targeted phytochemical recovery and chemical and biological activities. The results show that the extracts contained a diverse range of phytochemical classes and had cytotoxic, proliferation-reducing, and antimicrobial activities, making them potentially useful in cosmetic formulations. This study provides valuable insights for further research on the uses and mechanisms of action of these extracts.
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- Laura Pastare
- Institute for Environmental Solutions, “Lidlauks”, Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia; (M.B.); (G.S.); (I.N.)
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- Institute for Environmental Solutions, “Lidlauks”, Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia; (M.B.); (G.S.); (I.N.)
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- Field and Forest, SIA, 2 Izstades Str., Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Priekuli, Latvia;
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- Alternative Plants, SIA, 2 Podraga Str, LV-1023 Riga, Latvia; (M.B.); (A.R.-S.); (D.R.)
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- Alternative Plants, SIA, 2 Podraga Str, LV-1023 Riga, Latvia; (M.B.); (A.R.-S.); (D.R.)
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- Alternative Plants, SIA, 2 Podraga Str, LV-1023 Riga, Latvia; (M.B.); (A.R.-S.); (D.R.)
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Latvia, 1 Jelgavas Str., LV-1004 Riga, Latvia;
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- Institute for Environmental Solutions, “Lidlauks”, Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia; (M.B.); (G.S.); (I.N.)
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- Institute for Environmental Solutions, “Lidlauks”, Priekuli Parish, LV-4126 Cesis, Latvia; (M.B.); (G.S.); (I.N.)
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Ma X, Kuai L, Song J, Luo Y, Ru Y, Wang M, Gao C, Jiang W, Liu Y, Bai Y, Li B. Therapeutic effects and mechanisms of Ku-Gan formula on atopic dermatitis: A pilot clinical study and modular pharmacology analysis with animal validation. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 307:116194. [PMID: 36716903 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a persistent, recurrent inflammatory skin disorder with a rapid upward trend worldwide. The first-line treatment for AD consists of topical medicines such as topical corticosteroids (TCSs). However, long-term use of conventional topical medicine results in side effects and recurrence, presenting therapeutic challenges for the management of AD. Ku-Gan formula (KG) has been extensively used to treat skin diseases since the Song dynasty. In particular, topical administration of the KG alleviates the cutaneous symptoms of AD and reduces recurrence rates with a good safety profile; however, the mechanisms of the KG's action remain unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KG in AD patients and to investigate the molecular mechanisms that underlie the efficacy of KG in the treatment of AD. MATERIALS AND METHODS A single-arm prospective pilot study with historical controls was conducted. This study evaluated 11 patients with mild to moderate AD, who underwent topical KG treatment. The primary outcome was the change in local eczema area and severity index (EASI) scores. The secondary outcomes included the recurrence rate and safety. The recurrence rate were compared to those of a matched historical control group. Secondly, modular pharmacology analysis was used to elucidate the therapeutic mechanism of KG in AD treatment by identifying the hub genes and kernel pathways. Moreover, we evaluated treatment effects and verified modular pharmacology-based findings using the calcipotriol (MC903)-induced mouse model and bioinformatics analysis. RESULTS Our clinical pilot study demonstrated that the KG wet wrapping could effectively ameliorate skin lesions in AD patients with a significant drop from 4.18 to 1.63 in local EASI. Compared to the historical controls, KG had a reduced recurrence rate (36%) and a longer median time to relapse (>12 weeks). Modular pharmacology analysis identified the hub genes including IL6, IL1B, VEGFA, STAT3, JUN, TIMP1 and ARG1, and kernel pathway including IL-17 signaling pathway of KG. Pharmacodynamic results suggested that KG ameliorated skin symptoms and demonstrated no less efficacy than halcinonide (HC) in MC903-induced AD-like mice. In addition, KG regulated the mRNA expression of hub genes as well as the related genes involved in IL-17 signaling pathway including Il25, Il17a,Traf3ip2, and Traf6, in skin lesions of AD-like mice. CONCLUSION These results showed that KG is a safe and effective topical treatment for AD with low recurrence. In addition, our study identified potential molecular pathways and therapeutic candidate targets of the KG formula, providing evidence for its clinical applicability in AD.
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- Xin Ma
- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China.
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200443, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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Choi JH, Kim KM, Park SE, Kim MK, Kim S. Short-Term Effects of PJE Administration on Metabolic Parameters in Diet-Induced Obesity Mice. Foods 2023; 12:1675. [PMID: 37107470 PMCID: PMC10137377 DOI: 10.3390/foods12081675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The study investigated the effects of Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. extract (PJE) and fenofibrate on diet-induced obesity (DIO) in mice. PJE was found to contain various bio-active polyphenolic compounds, including kaempferol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, ferulic acid, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, caffeic acid, quercetin, rutin, protocatechuic acid, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, p-coumaric acid, apigenin, and 1,3-dicaffeoylquinic acid. The results showed that PJE treatment up to 1000 μg/mL did not affect the viability of 3T3-L1 cell line, and it reduced the feed efficiency ratio in DIO mice. PJE administration also resulted in a significant reduction in body weight gain and fat accumulation in the liver compared to the DIO control group. Additionally, PJE administration improved the levels of lipid and related parameters, including total cholesterol, triacylglycerol, low-density lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein, glucose, insulin, insulin resistance, leptin, and atherogenic or cardiac indexes compared to the DIO control group. The study suggested that PJE may have a beneficial effect on insulin resistance, lipid profiles, atherogenesis, adipokines, and cardiac risk associated with diet-induced obesity.
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- Jun-Hui Choi
- Department of Health Functional Food, Gwangju University, Gwangju 61743, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.C.); (K.-M.K.)
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- Department of Health Functional Food, Gwangju University, Gwangju 61743, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.C.); (K.-M.K.)
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- Department of Health Functional Food, Gwangju University, Gwangju 61743, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.C.); (K.-M.K.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Functional Food, Gwangju University, Gwangju 61743, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.C.); (K.-M.K.)
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Tobin I, Zhang G. Regulation of Host Defense Peptide Synthesis by Polyphenols. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:660. [PMID: 37107022 PMCID: PMC10135163 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The rise of antimicrobial resistance has created an urgent need for antibiotic-alternative strategies for disease control and prevention. Host defense peptides (HDPs), which have both antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, are an important component of the innate immune system. A host-directed approach to stimulate the synthesis of endogenous HDPs has emerged as a promising solution to treat infections with a minimum risk for developing antimicrobial resistance. Among a diverse group of compounds that have been identified as inducers of HDP synthesis are polyphenols, which are naturally occurring secondary metabolites of plants characterized by the presence of multiple phenol units. In addition to their well-known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, a variety of polyphenols have been shown to stimulate HDP synthesis across animal species. This review summarizes both the in vitro and in vivo evidence of polyphenols regulating HDP synthesis. The mechanisms by which polyphenols induce HDP gene expression are also discussed. Natural polyphenols warrant further investigation as potential antibiotic alternatives for the control and prevention of infectious diseases.
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA;
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Altay Benetti A, Tarbox T, Benetti C. Current Insights into the Formulation and Delivery of Therapeutic and Cosmeceutical Agents for Aging Skin. COSMETICS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics10020054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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“Successful aging” counters the traditional idea of aging as a disease and is increasingly equated with minimizing age signs on the skin, face, and body. From this stems the interest in preventative aesthetic dermatology that might help with the healthy aging of skin, help treat or prevent certain cutaneous disorders, such as skin cancer, and help delay skin aging by combining local and systemic methods of therapy, instrumental devices, and invasive procedures. This review will discuss the main mechanisms of skin aging and the potential mechanisms of action for commercial products already on the market, highlighting the issues related to the permeation of the skin from different classes of compounds, the site of action, and the techniques employed to overcome aging. The purpose is to give an overall perspective on the main challenges in formulation development, especially nanoparticle formulations, which aims to defeat or slow down skin aging, and to highlight new market segments, such as matrikines and matrikine-like peptides. In conclusion, by applying enabling technologies such as those delivery systems outlined here, existing agents can be repurposed or fine-tuned, and traditional but unproven treatments can be optimized for efficacious dosing and safety.
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Applications of Perilla frutescens Extracts in Clinical Practice. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030727. [PMID: 36978975 PMCID: PMC10045045 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. is an important pharmaceutical crop that remains a focus point for researchers worldwide due to its complex phytochemical constituents, medicinal effects, and nutraceutical properties. The literature data are based on animal and cell culture studies, so the clinical evidence for the therapeutic effects is poorly outlined. The aim of this review was to provide an updated and thorough understanding of Perilla frutescens applications in clinical practice using data derived from human studies, and to outline the potential directions and perspectives for further studies on this crop. (2) Methods: Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases were used to find relevant studies. All interventional studies that evaluated the effect of Perilla frutescens in human subjects were assessed. (3) Results: The main perspectives that can be contoured from the presented literature evaluation are an important clinical effect of Perilla frutescens extracts on allergic rhinoconjuctivitis, especially in young populations, a potent hypolipemiant effect that, in conjunction with increased serum biological antioxidant potential, determines significant improvements in cognitive function and a wide variety of miscellaneous clinical effects that need further exploration. (4) Conclusions: Supplementary research is needed in order to demonstrate the therapeutic effects of Perilla frutescens in controlled clinical settings.
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Seo SW, Kim K, Shin MR. Anti-inflammatory Effect by Cloves Treatment in LPS-induced RAW264.7 Cells. Pharmacogn Mag 2023. [DOI: 10.1177/09731296221137420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Background: Cloves mean the dried flower bud harvested from a tree of Syzygium aromaticum L. (SA). Objectives: The current study was to identify the anti-inflammatory effects of SA on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (0.2 µg/mL)-treated RAW264.7 cells. Materials and Methods: WST-8 cell proliferation assay kit (WST-8) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays were completed to observe cell proliferation and cytotoxicity effects of SA. Other biochemical analyses analyzed releases of nitric oxide (NO) and the production of dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCF-DA). Besides, inflammation-related factors and Sirt1 were carried out through immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF). Results: LPS exposure not only caused abnormal elevations of both NO and reactive oxygen species (ROS) secretions, but also markedly increased inflammation-related proteins including inducible NO synthase (iNOS), cluster of differentiation (CD) 14, and toll-like receptor (TLR) 4, and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB). The above-listed alterations were notably attenuated by SA pretreatment in a dose-dependent manner. We further figured out that, SA particularly activated AMPKα/ Sirt1 signaling pathway. Furthermore, SA dramatically inhibited interleukin (IL)-1β production, which was mediated by NLR family Pyrin domain containing (NLRP) 3 mediated inflammasome signaling pathway. Conclusion: SA inhibits LPS-induced inflammation in RAW264.7 cells via the TRL4/CD14/NF-κB pathway and it can lead to the reduction of IL-1β release by the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome. Such an anti-inflammatory effect was closely related to AMPKα/Sirt1 activation. Taken together, the findings of this study support both the inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome and activation of Sirt1 can alleviate inflammation.
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- Seong-Wook Seo
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate School, Daegu University, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Daegu University, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Deagu, Republic of Korea
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Kow ASF, Khoo LW, Tan JW, Abas F, Lee MT, Israf DA, Shaari K, Tham CL. Clinacanthus nutans aqueous leaves extract exerts anti-allergic activity in preclinical anaphylactic models via alternative IgG pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 303:116003. [PMID: 36464074 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.116003] [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: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Allergy is mediated by the crosslinking of immunoglobulins (Ig) -E or -G to their respective receptors, which degranulates mast cells, macrophages, basophils, or neutrophils, releasing allergy-causing mediators. The removal of these mediators such as histamine, platelet-activating factor (PAF) and interleukins (ILs) released by effector cells will alleviate allergy. Clinacanthus nutans (C. nutans), an herbal plant in Southeast Asia, is used traditionally to treat skin rash, an allergic symptom. Previously, we have reported that C. nutans aqueous leaves extract (CNAE) was able to suppress the release of β-hexosaminidase and histamine but not interleukin-4 (IL-4) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in the IgE-induced mast cell degranulation model at 5 mg/mL and above. We also found that CNAE could protect rats against ovalbumin-challenged active systemic anaphylaxis (OVA-ASA) through the downregulation and upregulation of certain metabolites using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) metabolomics approach. AIM OF THE STUDY As allergy could be mediated by both IgE and IgG, we further evaluated the anti-allergy potential of CNAE in both in vitro model of IgG-induced macrophage activation and in vivo anaphylaxis models to further dissect the mechanism of action underlying the anti-allergic properties of CNAE. MATERIAL & METHODS The anti-allergy potential of CNAE was evaluated in in vivo anaphylaxis models of ovalbumin-challenged active systemic anaphylaxis (OVA-ASA) and IgE-challenged passive systemic anaphylaxis (PSA) using Sprague Dawley rats as well as IgG-challenged passive systemic anaphylaxis (IgG-PSA) using C57BL/6 mice. Meanwhile, in vitro model of IgG-induced macrophage activation model was performed using IC-21 macrophages. The release of soluble mediators from both IgE and IgG-mediated pathways were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The signaling molecules targeted by CNAE were identified by performing Western blot. RESULTS IgG, platelet-activating factor (PAF) and IL-6 was suppressed by CNAE in OVA-ASA, but not IgE. In addition, CNAE significantly suppressed PAF and IL-6 in IgG-PSA but did not suppress histamine, IL-4 and leukotrienes C4 (LTC4) in IgE-PSA. CNAE also inhibited IL-6 and TNF-α by inhibiting the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 in the IgG-induced macrophage activation model. CONCLUSION Overall, our findings supported that CNAE exerts its anti-allergic properties by suppressing the IgG pathway and its mediators by inhibiting ERK1/2 phosphorylation, thus providing scientific evidence supporting its traditional use in managing allergy.
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- Audrey Siew Foong Kow
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia.
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia; School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Malaysia.
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia; Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia; Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10051, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10051, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia.
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, 43400, Malaysia.
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Yu H, Huang X, Zhu HH, Wang N, Xie C, Zhou YL, Shi HL, Chen MM, Wu YR, Ruan ZH, Lyu YB, Luo QL, Dong JC. Apigenin ameliorates non-eosinophilic inflammation, dysregulated immune homeostasis and mitochondria-mediated airway epithelial cell apoptosis in chronic obese asthma via the ROS-ASK1-MAPK pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 111:154646. [PMID: 36645975 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obese asthma is one of the important asthma phenotypes that have received wide attention in recent years. Excessive oxidative stress and different inflammatory endotypes may be important reasons for the complex symptoms, frequent aggravation, and resistance to traditional treatments of obese asthma. Apigenin (API), is a flavonoid natural small molecule compound with good anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity in various diseases and proved to have the potential efficacy to combat obese asthma. METHODS In vivo, this study fed C57BL/6 J mice with high-fat diets(HFD)for 12 weeks and then stimulated them with OVA for 6 weeks to establish a model of chronic obese asthma, while different doses of oral API or dexamethasone were used for therapeutic interventions. In vitro, this study used HDM to stimulate human bronchial cells (HBEs) to establish the model and intervened with API or Selonsertib (SEL). RESULTS This study clarified that OVAinduced a type of mixed granulocytic asthma with elevated neutrophils and eosinophils in obese male mice fed with long-term HFD, which also exhibited mixed TH17/TH1/TH2 inflammation. Apigenin effectively suppressed this complex inflammation and acted as a regulator of immune homeostasis. Meanwhile, apigenin reduced AHR, inflammatory cell infiltration, airway epithelial cell apoptosis, airway collagen deposition, and lung oxidative stress via the ROS-ASK1-MAPK pathway in an obese asthma mouse model. In vitro, this study found that apigenin altered the binding status of TRAF6 to ASK1, inhibited ASK1 phosphorylation, and protected against ubiquitin-dependent degradation of ASK1, suggesting that ROS-activated ASK1 may be an important target for apigenin to exert anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects. To further verify the intervention mechanism, this study clarified that apigenin improved cell viability and mitochondrial function and inhibited apoptosis by interfering with the ROS-ASK1-MAPK pathway. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates for the first time the therapeutic effect of apigenin in chronic obese asthma and further clarifies its potential therapeutic targets. In addition, this study clarifies the specificity of chronic obese asthma and provides new options for its treatment.
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- Hang Yu
- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Bioactive Small Molecules, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Hossain MA, Rahman MH, Sultana H, Ahsan A, Rayhan SI, Hasan MI, Sohel M, Somadder PD, Moni MA. An integrated in-silico Pharmaco-BioInformatics approaches to identify synergistic effects of COVID-19 to HIV patients. Comput Biol Med 2023; 155:106656. [PMID: 36805222 PMCID: PMC9911982 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.106656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND With high inflammatory states from both COVID-19 and HIV conditions further result in complications. The ongoing confrontation between these two viral infections can be avoided by adopting suitable management measures. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to figure out the pharmacological mechanism behind apigenin's role in the synergetic effects of COVID-19 to the progression of HIV patients. METHOD We employed computer-aided methods to uncover similar biological targets and signaling pathways associated with COVID-19 and HIV, along with bioinformatics and network pharmacology techniques to assess the synergetic effects of apigenin on COVID-19 to the progression of HIV, as well as pharmacokinetics analysis to examine apigenin's safety in the human body. RESULT Stress-responsive, membrane receptor, and induction pathways were mostly involved in gene ontology (GO) pathways, whereas apoptosis and inflammatory pathways were significantly associated in the Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG). The top 20 hub genes were detected utilizing the shortest path ranked by degree method and protein-protein interaction (PPI), as well as molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation were performed, revealing apigenin's strong interaction with hub proteins (MAPK3, RELA, MAPK1, EP300, and AKT1). Moreover, the pharmacokinetic features of apigenin revealed that it is an effective therapeutic agent with minimal adverse effects, for instance, hepatoxicity. CONCLUSION Synergetic effects of COVID-19 on the progression of HIV may still be a danger to global public health. Consequently, advanced solutions are required to give valid information regarding apigenin as a suitable therapeutic agent for the management of COVID-19 and HIV synergetic effects. However, the findings have yet to be confirmed in patients, suggesting more in vitro and in vivo studies.
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- Md Arju Hossain
- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia, 7003, Bangladesh; Center for Advanced Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligent Research, Islamic University, Kushtia, 7003, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia, 7003, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia.
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Zhou C, Chen J, Zhang H, Zhang S, Zhang Y, Liu K, Mi M, Xia Q. Investigation of the chemical profile and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of flavonoids from Artemisia vestita Wall. ex Besser via targeted metabolomics, zebrafish model, and network pharmacology. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 302:115932. [PMID: 36403745 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Artemisia vestita Wall. ex Besser is wildly distributed in the western high-altitude area of China and has been used as a Tibetan medicine to treat inflammatory diseases. We previously demonstrated the total flavonoids of Artemisia vestita Wall. ex Besser (TFA) showed obvious anti-inflammatory effects and its content was 276.62 mg/g. However, the chemical profile, active ingredients, and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of TFA are not clear. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to study the components of TFA, evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of TFA, and preliminarily predict the anti-inflammatory mechanism of TFA. MATERIALS AND METHODS TFA was prepared by the semi-biomimetic extraction method and purified by macroporous resin. The components of TFA were analyzed based on LC-MS combined with the targeted metabolomics method. The anti-inflammatory activity of TFA was evaluated using CuSO4-induced and tail cutting-induced zebrafish inflammation models. Based on the network pharmacology method, the anti-inflammatory mechanism of the main components of TFA was preliminarily predicted. RESULTS A total of 185 components were identified in TFA. TFA showed significant anti-inflammatory effects on CuSO4-induced and tail cutting-induced zebrafish inflammation models. According to network pharmacology prediction and experimental verification, 10 compounds were identified as the main active ingredients, including 3,7-di-O-methylquercetin, Hesperetin 5-O-glucoside, Myricitrin, et al. Twenty key targets were recognized, such as TNF, AKT1, VEGFA, MMP9, EGFR, PTGS2 et al. Moreover, the TNF signaling pathway and NOD-like receptor signaling pathway were identified to play vital roles in the anti-inflammatory effects of TFA. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed the chemical profile of TFA and identified the main active ingredients, key targets, and pathways of TFA in anti-inflammatory effects, which is helpful to elucidate the pharmacodynamic substances and action mechanisms of Artemisia vestita Wall. ex Besser, to promote its clinical rational application.
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- Chaoyi Zhou
- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250103, China
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- Tibetan Traditional Medicine College, Lhasa, 850000, China
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- Shandong Academy of Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250103, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250103, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250103, China
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- Tibetan Traditional Medicine College, Lhasa, 850000, China.
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250103, China.
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Anti-Neuroinflammatory Potential of Natural Products in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031486. [PMID: 36771152 PMCID: PMC9920976 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related chronic progressive neurodegenerative disease, which is the main cause of dementia in the elderly. Much evidence shows that the onset and late symptoms of AD are caused by multiple factors. Among them, aging is the main factor in the pathogenesis of AD, and the most important risk factor for AD is neuroinflammation. So far, there is no cure for AD, but the relationship between neuroinflammation and AD may provide a new strategy for the treatment of AD. We herein discussed the main etiology hypothesis of AD and the role of neuroinflammation in AD, as well as anti-inflammatory natural products with the potential to prevent and alleviate AD symptoms, including alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols, which are available with great potential for the development of anti-AD drugs.
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Chen X, Su J, Wang R, Hao R, Fu C, Chen J, Li J, Wang X. Structural Optimization of Cannabidiol as Multifunctional Cosmetic Raw Materials. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020314. [PMID: 36829873 PMCID: PMC9952480 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020314] [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: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Cannabidiol (CBD), derived from the plant cannabis, can be used in the cosmetics industry for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-wrinkle and whitening effects. However, CBD is purified from the hemp plant extract, its source is very limited and under strict control. So in this study, computational and experimental methods were combined to search for novel CBD substitutes with high biology potencies. The action mode between CBD and target protein cannabidiol receptor 1 was studied to find the key skeleton, which was used to virtually screen a natural products database to search for compounds with 70% similarity. The hit compounds with high docking scores were selected for the ABTS and DPPH free radical scavenging experiments for antioxidant evaluation. The effects on the expressions of nitric oxide (NO), interleukin-6 (IL-6), COX-2 and iNOS in RAW264.7 cell line were detected to demonstrate their anti-inflammatory abilities. The effect of anti-wrinkle ability were evaluated by detecting the extracellular matrix, such as collagen, elastin, fibronectin and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in HFF-1. The effects on melanin production and tyrosinase activity in Bb16F10 were also detected. As a result, two compounds were found to be superior to cannabidiol, in terms of antioxidant, anti-wrinkle and whitening efficacy with a lower cytotoxicity.
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Wen SY, Wei BY, Ma JQ, Wang L, Chen YY. Phytochemicals, Biological Activities, Molecular Mechanisms, and Future Prospects of Plantago asiatica L. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:143-173. [PMID: 36545763 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Plantago asiatica L. has been used as a vegetable and nutritious food in Asia for thousands of years. According to recent phytochemical and pharmacological research, the active compositions of the plant contribute to various health benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer. This article reviews the 87 components of the plant and their structures, as well as their biological activities and molecular research progress, in detail. This review provides valuable reference material for further study, production, and application of P. asiatica, as well as its components in functional foods and therapeutic agents.
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- Shi-Yuan Wen
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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