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Zhang ZY, Yang ZH, Wang S, Feng SL, Wang XL, Mao JY. Regulation of optimized new Shengmai powder on cardiomyocyte apoptosis and ferroptosis in ischemic heart failure rats: The mediating role of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B/tumor protein 53 signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 330:118264. [PMID: 38692417 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118264] [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: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Optimized New Shengmai Powder (ONSMP) is a sophisticated traditional Chinese medicinal formula renowned for bolstering vital energy, optimizing blood circulation, and mitigating fluid retention. After years of clinical application, ONSMP has shown a significant impact in improving myocardial injury and cardiac function and has a positive effect on treating heart failure. However, many unknowns exist about the molecular biological mechanisms of how ONSMP exerts its therapeutic effects, which require further research and exploration. AIM OF THE STUDY Exploring the potential molecular biological mechanisms by which ONSMP ameliorates cardiomyocyte apoptosis and ferroptosis in ischemic heart failure (IHF). MATERIALS AND METHODS First, we constructed a rat model of IHF by inducing acute myocardial infarction through surgery and using echocardiography, organ coefficients, markers of heart failure, antioxidant markers, and histopathological examination to assess the effects of ONSMP on cardiomyocyte apoptosis and ferroptosis in IHF rats. Next, we used bioinformatics analysis techniques to analyze the active components, signaling pathways, and core targets of ONSMP and calculated the interactions between core targets and corresponding elements. Finally, we detected the positive expression of apoptosis and ferroptosis markers and core indicators of signaling pathways by immunohistochemistry; detected the mean fluorescence intensity of core indicators of signaling pathways by immunofluorescence; detected the protein expression of signaling pathways and downstream effector molecules by western blotting; and detected the mRNA levels of p53 and downstream effector molecules by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS ONSMP can activate the Ser83 site of ASK by promoting the phosphorylation of the PI3K/AKT axis, thereby inhibiting the MKK3/6-p38 axis and the MKK4/7-JNK axis signaling to reduce p53 expression, and can also directly target and inhibit the activity of p53, ultimately inhibiting p53-mediated mRNA and protein increases in PUMA, SAT1, PIG3, and TFR1, as well as mRNA and protein decreases in SLC7A11, thereby inhibiting cardiomyocyte apoptosis and ferroptosis, effectively improving cardiac function and ventricular remodeling in IHF rat models. CONCLUSION ONSMP can inhibit cardiomyocyte apoptosis and ferroptosis through the PI3K/AKT/p53 signaling pathway, delaying the development of IHF.
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- Ze-Yu Zhang
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China; Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, PR China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China; Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, PR China.
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China; Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, PR China.
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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Shi C, Liang Z, Li T, Hao Q, Xiang H, Xie Q. Metabolome and microbiome analyses of the anti-fatigue mechanism of Acanthopanax senticosus leaves. Food Funct 2024; 15:3791-3809. [PMID: 38511300 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo05311c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Acanthopanax senticosus leaves, widely used as a vegetable and tea, are reported to be beneficial in treating neurological disorders. At present, their anti-fatigue effect remains to be established. In this study, we analyzed the composition of the extracts from A. senticosus leaves and confirmed their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties at the cellular level. In mice subjected to exhaustive running on a treadmill, supplementation with A. senticosus leaf extracts enhanced exercise performance and alleviated fatigue via the reversal of exercise-induced 5-HT elevation, metabolic waste accumulation, organ damage, and glucose metabolism-related gene expression. The collective findings from microbiome and metabolomic analyses indicate that A. senticosus leaf extracts increase α-diversity, regulate microbial composition, and reverse exercise-mediated disruption of carbohydrate, creatine, amino acid, and trimethylamine metabolism. This study provides preliminary evidence for the utility of A. senticosus leaves as a promising anti-fatigue food and offers insights into the underlying mechanism.
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- Chao Shi
- National Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China.
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China.
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China.
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China.
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China.
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
- Institute of Changbai Mountain Resource and Health, Jilin University, Fusong 134504, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China.
- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
- Institute of Changbai Mountain Resource and Health, Jilin University, Fusong 134504, P.R. China
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Zhu T, Pan Q, Xiao K, Zuo C, Liu Q, Zhou D, Tu K. Stilbenes-enriched peanut sprouts alleviated physical fatigue via regulating interactions of nutrients-microbiota-metabolites revealed by multi-omics analysis. Food Funct 2024; 15:2960-2973. [PMID: 38407402 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04076c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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In this study, the antifatigue effect and mechanism of peanut sprouts were explored. BALB/c mice divided into three groups (control, dark and UV-C) were respectively supplemented with a normal diet, peanut sprouts (dark germination) added diet and stilbenes-enriched peanut sprouts (UV-C radiated germination) added diet. Results showed that swimming time and levels of blood glucose and antioxidant enzymes significantly increased, while contents of triglyceride and malondialdehyde notably decreased by peanut sprout supplementation. Besides, combined analysis of gut microbiota gene sequencing and targeted metabolomics of fecal metabolites revealed that peanut sprout supplementation up-regulated abundances and metabolic transformations of Catenibacillus, Odoribacter, Prevotellaceae-UCG-001 and Butyricicoccus while it down-regulated the abundance of Parabacteroides. Consequently, contents of sebacic acid, azelaic acid, suberic acid, heptanoic acid, pimelic acid, aminoadipic acid and mono-phenolics notably increased, which were markedly correlated with the antifatigue effect. Compared with the dark group, the swimming time, glutathione peroxidase activity, methylmalonylcarnitine content and abundances of Butyricicoccus, Catenibacillus and Lachnospiraceae NK4A136 were higher in the UV-C group, while opposite results were obtained for the levels of triglyceride, malondialdehyde, alpha-linolenic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, 10Z-heptadecenoic acid and palmitelaidic acid. Overall, peanut sprout supplementation could alleviate fatigue by modulating gut microbiota composition to promote fatty acid oxidation and lysine and stilbene catabolism to increase energy supply and regulate redox balance. UV-C-radiated peanut sprout supplementation could alleviate fatigue more effectively by up-regulating abundances of Butyricicoccus, Catenibacillus and Lachnospiraceae NK4A136 to promote long-chain fatty acid oxidation and catabolism of flavonoids and stilbenes efficiently.
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- Tong Zhu
- College of Food Science and Technology/Yunnan Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Personalized Food Manufacturing, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, P. R. China
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No. 1 Weigang Road, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No. 1 Weigang Road, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No. 1 Weigang Road, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No. 1 Weigang Road, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No. 1 Weigang Road, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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Zhang Z, Song Y, Zhang X, Wang S, Jia Z, Wang L, Wang C, Wang X, Mao J. Optimized new Shengmai powder ameliorates myocardial fibrosis in rats with heart failure by inhibition of the MAPK signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117210. [PMID: 37739104 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117210] [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: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Optimized New Shengmai Powder (ONSMP) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula for heart failure treatment. MAPK signaling pathway is the key driver of myocardial fibrosis in heart failure. However, the mechanism of ONSMP on myocardial fibrosis and MAPK signaling pathway remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the effect of ONSMP against myocardial fibrosis in heart failure and the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS Firstly, UHPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS was used to identify the active components in ONSMP. Secondly, a rat model of heart failure was established by ligating the left anterior descending branch of the coronary artery. After four weeks of intragastric administration of ONSMP, we used various classic tests, including echocardiography, exhaustive swimming, cardiopulmonary coefficient, heart failure markers, and cardiac pathological section, to assess the prescription's anti-myocardial fibrosis in heart failure properties. AGEs, Ang Ⅱ, VEGF, CTGF, and TGFβ levels in rat serum were quantified using ELISA. The positive expression of p-ERK1/2 and p-JNK1/2 of rat myocardium was determined immunohistochemical. The protein and mRNA levels of genes involved in the MAPK signaling pathway and myocardial fibrosis were measured using western blotting or real-time PCR. RESULTS The main components of ONSMP that regulate the MAPK signaling pathway are isorhamnetin, kaempferol, quercetin, and tanshinone ⅡA. ONSMP ameliorated cardiac function and exercise tolerance and reduced cardiopulmonary coefficient, heart failure marker levels, and myocardial fibrosis in the heart failure rats. In addition, ONSMP diminished the serum MAPK pathway activator levels, positive expression level of p-ERK1/2 and p-JNK1/2, protein and mRNA levels of components of the MAPK signaling pathway in the myocardial tissue of heart failure rat, indicating that it inhibits MAPK signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS ONSMP delayed heart failure by inhibiting myocardial fibrosis via the MAPK signaling pathway.
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- Zeyu Zhang
- Department of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- Department of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- Department of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- Department of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- Department of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- Department of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- Department of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- Department of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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- Department of First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, PR China.
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Shen Z, Huang D, Jia N, Zhao S, Pei C, Wang Y, Wu Y, Wang X, Shi S, Wang F, He Y, Wang Z. Protective effects of Eleutheroside E against high-altitude pulmonary edema by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115607. [PMID: 37776644 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115607] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023] Open
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Eleutheroside E (EE) is a primary active component of Acanthopanax senticosus, which has been reported to inhibit the expression of inflammatory genes, but the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a severe complication of high-altitude exposure occurring after ascent above 2500 m. However, effective and safe preventative measures for HAPE still need to be improved. This study aimed to elucidate the preventative potential and underlying mechanism of EE in HAPE. Rat models of HAPE were established through hypobaric hypoxia. Mechanistically, hypobaric hypoxia aggravates oxidative stress and upregulates (pro)-inflammatory cytokines, activating NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis, eventually leading to HAPE. EE suppressed NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis by inhibiting the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa-Β (NF-κB), thereby protecting the lung from HAPE. However, nigericin (Nig), an NLRP3 activator, partially abolished the protective effects of EE. These findings suggest EE is a promising agent for preventing HAPE induced by NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis.
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- Zherui Shen
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China.
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China.
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Bi Y, Liu X, Liu Y, Wang M, Shan Y, Yin Y, Meng X, Sun F, Li H, Li Z. Molecular and biochemical investigations of the anti-fatigue effects of tea polyphenols and fruit extracts of Lycium ruthenicum Murr. on mice with exercise-induced fatigue. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1223411. [PMID: 37416624 PMCID: PMC10319583 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1223411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Background: The molecular mechanisms regulating the therapeutic effects of plant-based ingredients on the exercise-induced fatigue (EIF) remain unclear. The therapeutic effects of both tea polyphenols (TP) and fruit extracts of Lycium ruthenicum (LR) on mouse model of EIF were investigated. Methods: The variations in the fatigue-related biochemical factors, i.e., lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-2 (IL-2), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), in mouse models of EIF treated with TP and LR were determined. The microRNAs involved in the therapeutic effects of TP and LR on the treatment of mice with EIF were identified using the next-generation sequencing technology. Results: Our results revealed that both TP and LR showed evident anti-inflammatory effect and reduced oxidative stress. In comparison with the control groups, the contents of LDH, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and IL-2 were significantly decreased and the contents of SOD were significantly increased in the experimental groups treated with either TP or LR. A total of 23 microRNAs (21 upregulated and 2 downregulated) identified for the first time by the high-throughput RNA sequencing were involved in the molecular response to EIF in mice treated with TP and LR. The regulatory functions of these microRNAs in the pathogenesis of EIF in mice were further explored based on Gene Ontology (GO) annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses with a total of over 20,000-30,000 target genes annotated and 44 metabolic pathways enriched in the experimental groups based on GO and KEGG databases, respectively. Conclusion: Our study revealed the therapeutic effects of TP and LR and identified the microRNAs involved in the molecular mechanisms regulating the EIF in mice, providing strong experimental evidence to support further agricultural development of LR as well as the investigations and applications of TP and LR in the treatment of EIF in humans, including the professional athletes.
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- Yingxin Bi
- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering, The Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- Department of Burns Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Science and Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
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Jiang P, Ji X, Xia J, Xu M, Hao F, Tong H, Jiao L. Structure and potential anti-fatigue mechanism of polysaccharides from Bupleurum chinense DC. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 306:120608. [PMID: 36746591 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Two polysaccharides, BCP-1 and BCP-2, were obtained from Bupleurum chinense DC. by water extraction and ultrafiltration. BCP-1 (1.04 × 105 Da) and BCP-2 (2.14 × 104 Da) were composed of Mannose, Rhamnose, Glucose, Galactose, Arabinose, and Galacturonic acid in different proportions. They both contained oligogalacturonides in their main chain. Besides, the backbone of BCP-1 was composed of 4-β-Galp and 4,6-β-Glcp, and branched at C4 of 4,6-β-Glcp. While BCP-2 contained a backbone of 3,5-α-Araf residues with branches at C3. BCP-2 effectively extended the forced swimming time, improved the glycogen reserves and antioxidant system, decreased the levels of blood urea nitrogen, lactic acid, lactate dehydrogenase and creatinine kinase expression. It alleviated physical fatigue through regulating 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and Nuclear Factor erythroid 2-Related Factor 2 (Nrf2) signalling pathway in skeletal muscles. This study demonstrated that BCP-2 exhibited more effective anti-fatigue activity than BCP-1 potentially associated with its primary and higher structures.
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- Peng Jiang
- Agriculture Gene Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Department of Chinese Osteo-traumatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325200, China
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- Agriculture Gene Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- Agriculture Gene Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China.
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Ying Z, Yuyang H, Meiying L, Bingyu S, Linlin L, Mingshou L, Min Q, Huanan G, Xiuqing Z. High Fischer ratio peptide of hemp seed: Preparation and anti-fatigue evaluation in vivo and in vitro. Food Res Int 2023; 165:112534. [PMID: 36869539 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The high Fischer (F) ratio hemp peptide (HFHP) was prepared by enrichment using activated carbon adsorption, ultrafiltration, and Sephadex G-25 gel filtration chromatography. The OD220/OD280 ratio reached 47.1 with a molecular weight distribution from 180 to 980 Da, a peptide yield up to 21.7 %, and the F value was 31.5. HFHP had high scavenging ability of DPPH, hydroxyl free radicals, and superoxide. Mice experiments showed that the HFHP increased the activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. The HFHP had no effect on the body weight of mice, but prolonged their weight-bearing swimming time. The lactic acid, serum urea nitrogen, and malondialdehyde of the mice after swimming was reduced, and the liver glycogen increased. The correlation analysis indicated that the HFHP had significant anti-oxidation and anti-fatigue properties.
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- Zhu Ying
- Department of Food Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Grain Food and Comprehensive Processing, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Grain Food and Comprehensive Processing, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Grain Food and Comprehensive Processing, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Grain Food and Comprehensive Processing, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Grain Food and Comprehensive Processing, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Grain Food and Comprehensive Processing, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Grain Food and Comprehensive Processing, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Grain Food and Comprehensive Processing, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory of Grain Food and Comprehensive Processing, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150028, Heilongjiang, China
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Li J, He Y, Fu J, Wang Y, Fan X, Zhong T, Zhou H. Dietary supplementation of Acanthopanax senticosus extract alleviates motor deficits in MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease mice and its underlying mechanism. Front Nutr 2023; 9:1121789. [PMID: 36865944 PMCID: PMC9971719 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1121789] [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: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Acanthopanax senticosus extract (ASE), a dietary supplement with antifatigue, neuroprotective, and immunomodulatory properties, has been widely used due to its high polyphenol content. Our previous study showed that ASE could be used to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) as it contains multiple monoamine oxidase B inhibitors prescribed in early PD. However, its mechanism remains ambiguous. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of ASE on MPTP-induced PD in mice and explored the underlying mechanisms of action. We found that the administration of ASE significantly improved motor coordination in mice with MPTP-induced PD. As shown by quantitative proteomic analysis, 128 proteins' expression significantly changed in response to ASE administration, most of which were involved with Fcγ receptor-mediated phagocytosis in macrophages and monocytes signaling pathway, PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, and insulin receptor signaling pathway. Furthermore, the network analysis results showed that ASE modulates protein networks involved in regulating cellular assembly, lipid metabolism, and morphogenesis, all of which have implications for treating PD. Overall, ASE served as a potential therapeutic because it regulated multiple targets to improve motor deficits, which could lay the strong foundation for developing anti-PD dietary supplements.
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- Jingbin Li
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Institute of Plant Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Health, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao, Macao SAR, China,*Correspondence: Tian Zhong,
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Institute of Plant Resources, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China,Hui Zhou,
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Peng Y, Zhao L, Hu K, Yang Y, Ma J, Zhai Y, Jiang Y, Zhang D. Anti-Fatigue Effects of Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide and Effervescent Tablets by Regulating Oxidative Stress and Energy Metabolism in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810920. [PMID: 36142831 PMCID: PMC9504225 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-fatigue effect of natural Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) during exercise, develop a functional anti-fatigue effervescent tablet by applying LBP to practical products, and help patients who have difficulty swallowing conventional tablets or capsules. LBP was extracted with water, and DEAE-52 cellulose was used for purification. The chemical structure and monosaccharide composition of LBP by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FI-IR) and ion chromatography (IC). Lycium barbarum polysaccharide effervescent tablets (LBPT) were prepared by mixing LBP and an excipient. Animal experiments showed that LBP and LBPT significantly increased the exhaustive swimming time in rats. LBP and LBPT improved biochemical markers in rat serum, such as lactic acid and creatine kinase, enhanced the antioxidant capacity of rat muscle, and reversed the decrease in serum glucose, ATP and glycogen content caused by exercise. Transmission electron microscopy showed that LBP and LBPT increased the density of mitochondria in rat liver. In addition, molecular experiments showed that LBP and LBPT could improve oxidative stress caused by exercise by regulating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway and regulating energy metabolism via the AMPK/PGC-1α signaling pathway.
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- Yanfeng Peng
- College of Eco-Environmental Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- College of Medical, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- College of Medical, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- College of Eco-Environmental Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- College of Eco-Environmental Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- College of Eco-Environmental Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- College of Medical, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- College of Eco-Environmental Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
- Correspondence:
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Gu X, Zhang G, Wang Q, Song J, Li Y, Xia C, Zhang T, Yang L, Sun J, Zhou M. Integrated network pharmacology and hepatic metabolomics to reveal the mechanism of Acanthopanax senticosus against major depressive disorder. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:900637. [PMID: 35990602 PMCID: PMC9389016 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.900637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective:Acanthopanax senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Harms (ASH) is a traditional herbal medicine widely known for its antifatigue and antistress effects, as well as tonifying qi, invigorating spleen and kidney, and tranquilizing the mind. Recent evidence suggests that ASH has a therapeutic effect on major depressive disorder (MDD), but its mechanism is still unclear. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of ASH on MDD and potential therapeutic mechanisms. Materials and Methods: The chemical compound potential target network was predicted based on network pharmacology. Simultaneously, chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model mice were orally administrated ASH with three dosages (400, 200, and 100 mg/kg) for 6 weeks, and hepatic metabolomics based on gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) was carried out to identify differential metabolites and related metabolic pathways. Next, the integrated analysis of metabolomics and network pharmacology was applied to find the key target. Finally, molecular docking technology was employed to define the combination of the key target and the corresponding compounds. Results: A total of 13 metabolites and four related metabolic pathways were found in metabolomics analysis. From the combined analysis of network pharmacology and metabolomics, six targets (DAO, MAOA, MAOB, GAA, HK1, and PYGM) are the overlapping targets and two metabolic pathways (glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism and starch and sucrose metabolism) are the most related pathways. Finally, DAO, MAOA, MAOB, GAA, HK1, and PYGM were verified bounding well to their corresponding compounds including isofraxidin, eleutheroside B1, eleutheroside C, quercetin, kaempferol, and acacetin. Conclusion: Based on these results, it was implied that the potential mechanism of ASH on MDD was related to the regulation of metabolism of several excitatory amino acids and carbohydrates, as well as the expression of DAO, MAOA, MAOB, GAA, HK1, and PYGM.
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- Xinyi Gu
- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Jijia Sun, ; Mingmei Zhou,
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Medicine Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Jijia Sun, ; Mingmei Zhou,
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Spore Powder of Paecilomyces hepiali Shapes Gut Microbiota to Relieve Exercise-Induced Fatigue in Mice. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14142973. [PMID: 35889929 PMCID: PMC9323605 DOI: 10.3390/nu14142973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Paecilomyces hepiali, a fungal strain isolated from natural Ophiocordyceps sinensis, contains similar pharmacologically active components, has been used widely as a substitute of O. sinensis in functional food and medicine. However, the components and anti-fatigue effects of P.hepiali spores and their mechanisms of action are largely unknown. Here, we compared the chemical composition in P.hepiali spore (HPS) and mycelium (HPM) by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry analysis. We found 85 metabolites with significant differences, and HPS contains more L-Malic acid, Oxalacetic acid, Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate, and L-Arginine than HPM. Then we evaluated their anti-fatigue effects and regulatory effects on the gut microbiota in mice. The forced swimming time (SW) was only significantly increased in HPS groups: the high and low dose of the HPS group was 101% and 72% longer than the control group, respectively. Both HPS and HPM treatment decreased lactic acid, blood urea nitrogen, creatine kinase while increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in the blood. Moreover, mice treated with HPS and HPM showed less skeletal muscle fiber spacing and breakage. The relative abundance of Alistips, Eubacterium, Bacterium, Parasutterella, and Olsenella in the gut microbiota of the HPS group was higher than that in the HPM group through 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis. These changes may be related to the regulation of nucleotide, amino acid, and carbohydrate metabolism. Correlation analysis between the gut microbiota and fatigue-related indicators suggested that Alistips, Clostridium, Akkermansia, Olsenella, and Lactobacillus were positively correlated with the SW and LDH content. Our findings demonstrated that HPS has beneficial anti-fatigue effects by regulating gut microbiota.
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Li XT, Zhou JC, Zhou Y, Ren YS, Huang YH, Wang SM, Tan L, Yang ZY, Ge YW. Pharmacological effects of Eleutherococcus senticosus on the neurological disorders. Phytother Res 2022; 36:3490-3504. [PMID: 35844057 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7555] [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: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Eleutherococcus senticosus is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional medicine and edible remedies with effects on anti-fatigue, sleep improvement, and memory enhancement. Recently, the application of E. senticosus to neurological disorders has been a focus. However, its overall pharmacological effect on neural diseases and relevant mechanisms are needed in an in-depth summary. In this review, the traditional uses and the therapeutic effect of E. senticosus on the treatment of fatigue, depression, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and cerebral ischemia were summarized. In addition, the underlying mechanisms involved in the anti-oxidative damage, anti-inflammation, neurotransmitter modulation, improvement of neuronal growth, and anti-apoptosis were discussed. This review will accelerate the understanding of the neuroprotective effects brought from the E. senticosus, and impetus its development as a phytotherapy agent against neurological disorders.
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- Xi-Tao Li
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Sino-French Hoffmann Institute, School of Basic Medical Science, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Institute of Nutrition and Marine Drugs, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica of State Administration of TCM, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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Chang X, Chen X, Gong P, Yang W, Wang L, Liu N, Su Y, Zhao Y. Anti‐oxidant and anti‐fatigue properties of apple pomace polysaccharides by acid or alkali extraction. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Xiangna Chang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi’an 710021 China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi’an 710021 China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi’an 710021 China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi’an 710021 China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi’an 710021 China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi’an 710021 China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi’an 710021 China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi’an 710021 China
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Wang Y, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Huo Z, Wang G, He Y, Man S, Gao W. Effects of the polysaccharides extracted from Chinese yam ( Dioscorea opposita Thunb.) on cancer-related fatigue in mice. Food Funct 2021; 12:10602-10614. [PMID: 34585194 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00375e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-fatigue activity of Chinese Yam polysaccharides (CYPs). The structural characterization of CYPs was conducted using Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography-light scattering-refractive index, and ion chromatography. The weight-loaded swimming capability, behavior performance, tumor growth, content of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and biochemical markers of CYP in a cancer-related fatigue mouse model were tested. The results showed that CYP is a mixture with an average Mw of 75.57 kDa and is mainly composed of rhamnose, glucuronic acid, glucose, galactose, and arabinose with a molar ratio of 0.01 : 0.06 : 1.00 : 0.17 : 0.01. CYP increased the exhausting swimming time, which was decreased in the cisplatin (DDP) control group and the model group. CYP also increased the content of ATP in musculus gastrocnemius, which was down-regulated by DDP; the DDP had significantly enhanced the contents of interleukin-1β (IL-lβ), malondialdehyde (MDA), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) and inhibited the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the muscle. Administration of CYP decreased the levels of IL-lβ, MDA, BUN and LDH, and up-regulated the SOD activity. The DDP + CYP group presented a decreased tumor volume and a lower tumor weight as compared with the model group. Moreover, the mice in the CYP or DDP + CYP groups had heavier body weights than the mice in the model group and DDP group. These results suggest that CYP should improve cancer-related fatigue via the regulation of inflammatory responses, oxidative stress and increase in energy supplementation.
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- Yu Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. .,Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China.,State Key Laboratory of Core Technology in Innovative Chinese Medicine, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China.,State Key Laboratory of Core Technology in Innovative Chinese Medicine, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China.,State Key Laboratory of Core Technology in Innovative Chinese Medicine, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China
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- Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China.,State Key Laboratory of Core Technology in Innovative Chinese Medicine, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. .,Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China.,State Key Laboratory of Core Technology in Innovative Chinese Medicine, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. .,Tasly Academy, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China.,State Key Laboratory of Core Technology in Innovative Chinese Medicine, Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., No. 2 Pujihe East Road, Tasly TCM Garden, Beichen District, Tianjin 300410, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Chen X, Liang D, Huang Z, Jia G, Zhao H, Liu G. Anti-fatigue effect of quercetin on enhancing muscle function and antioxidant capacity. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13968. [PMID: 34651301 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-fatigue effect of quercetin in mice. Three-week-old male BALB/c mice, fed with/without 0.005% quercetin for 6 weeks, were randomly divided into two experimental sets (loaded swimming and non-loading swimming tests). Our data indicated that dietary quercetin supplementation prolonged the exhaustive swimming time. In addition, lactic acid (LD) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase (CK) activities in serum were significantly decreased, while the levels of non-esterified free fatty acids (NEFA) in serum and the content of liver glycogen and muscle glycogen were significantly enhanced in dietary quercetin supplementation group. Furthermore, dietary quercetin supplementation significantly enhanced the glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT) activities in serum, liver and gastrocnemius muscle and enhanced the total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) activity in gastrocnemius muscle, but decreased the malondialdehyde (MDA) content and reactive oxygen species (ROS) level. Meanwhile, dietary quercetin supplementation affected the mRNA expression of regulators factors involved in muscle damage and inflammation, glucose metabolism and gluconeogenesis, muscle mitochondrial fatty acid β-oxidation and antioxidant related genes. Together, our data confirm that dietary quercetin supplementation can promote anti-fatigue capacity by promoting the antioxidant capacity and glycogen storage, as well as enhancing muscle function. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Quercetin is a natural polyphenolic flavonoid substance. Here we confirm that quercetin has anti-fatigue activity. Our study indicates that quercetin may be used as natural anti-fatigue functional food or drugs.
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- Xiaoling Chen
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition of China Ministry of Education, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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Enzyme-Assisted Ultrasonic Extraction of Total Flavonoids from Acanthopanax senticosus and Their Enrichment and Antioxidant Properties. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9101708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Flavonoids are one of the important active ingredients from Acanthopanax senticosus, with a variety of biological functions, such as antioxidant and antibacterial properties. The aim of this work was to investigate enzyme-assisted ultrasonic extraction of A. senticosus flavonoids and their enrichment and antioxidant properties. We found that the optimal extraction process after Box–Behnken response surface optimization had the following parameters: a 3:2 ratio of cellulase to pectinase, enzyme mixture amount of 6960 U g−1, enzyme treatment time of 59.80 min; temperature of 53.70 °C, and pH value of 6.05. The yield of total flavonoids reached 36.95 ± 0.05 mg g−1. The results for different polar solvent enrichments showed that the highest flavonoid (61.0 ± 0.344 mg g−1), polyphenol (24.93 ± 0.234 mg g−1), and saponin (17.80 ± 0.586 mg g−1) contents were observed in the 1-butanol fraction, and the highest polysaccharide content (20.04 ± 0.783 mg g−1) was in the water fraction. Pearson correlation analysis revealed that the antioxidant potential of the extract was related to the higher amount of flavonoids and phenolics in the extract. We thus found an effective A. senticosus flavonoid extraction and enrichment procedure, which can serve as a reference method.
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Xiao M, Lin L, Chen H, Ge X, Huang Y, Zheng Z, Li S, Pan Y, Liu B, Zeng F. Anti-fatigue property of the oyster polypeptide fraction and its effect on gut microbiota in mice. Food Funct 2021; 11:8659-8669. [PMID: 32936195 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo01713b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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We aimed to evaluate the anti-fatigue effects of the oyster polypeptide (OP) fraction and its regulatory effect on the gut microbiota in mice. Our exhaustive swimming experiment showed that the swimming time of the low-, middle- and high-dose groups of the OP fraction was increased by 1.82, 2.18 and 2.44 times compared with the control group, respectively. Besides, the liver glycogen levels of the three groups were increased by 19.3%, 42.02% and 65.07%, while the lactate levels were decreased by 18.85%, 21.18% and 28.74%, respectively. Moreover, administration of the OP fraction upregulated the expressions of PEPCK and AMPK, but downregulated the TNF-α expression. Correlation analysis between the gut microbiota and fatigue-related biochemical indicators showed that Faecalibacterium, Desulfovibri and Intestinibacter were negatively correlated with the swimming time, blood lactate, blood urea nitrogen, liver glycogen and muscle glycogen, while Yaniella and Romboutsia were positively correlated. Therefore, the OP fraction had anti-fatigue effects, and could regulate the abundance of gut microbiota and maintain its balance.
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- Meifang Xiao
- Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and Key Laboratory of Inshore Resources Biotechnology (Quanzhou Normal University) Fujian Province University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China and College of Oceanology and Food Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and Key Laboratory of Inshore Resources Biotechnology (Quanzhou Normal University) Fujian Province University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China and College of Oceanology and Food Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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- Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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- Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Inshore Resources Biotechnology (Quanzhou Normal University) Fujian Province University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China and College of Oceanology and Food Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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- Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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- Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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- Engineering Research Centre of Fujian-Taiwan Special Marine Food Processing and Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China. and Key Laboratory of Inshore Resources Biotechnology (Quanzhou Normal University) Fujian Province University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China and College of Oceanology and Food Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, Fujian 362000, China
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Li P, Yang X, Yin G, Guo J. Skeletal Muscle Fatigue State Evaluation with Ultrasound Image Entropy. ULTRASONIC IMAGING 2020; 42:235-244. [PMID: 32859140 DOI: 10.1177/0161734620952683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Muscle fatigue often occurs over a long period of exercise, and it can increase the risk of muscle injury. Evaluating the state of muscle fatigue can avoid unnecessary overtraining and injury of the muscle. Ultrasound imaging can non-invasively visualize muscle tissue in real-time. Image entropy is commonly used to characterize the texture of an image. In this study, we evaluated changes in the ultrasound image entropy (USIE) during the fatigue process. Twelve volunteers performed static sustained contractions of biceps brachii at four different intensities (20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% of maximal voluntary contraction torque). The ultrasound images and surface electromyography (sEMG) signals were acquired during exercise to fatigue. We found that (1) the root-mean-square of the sEMG signal increased, the USIE decreased significantly with time during the sustained contractions; (2) the maximum endurance time (MET) and the decline percentage of USIE were significantly different (p < .05) among the four contraction intensities; (3) the decline slope of USIE of the same volunteer was basically the same at different contraction intensities. The USIE could be a new method for the evaluation of skeletal muscle fatigue state.
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- Pan Li
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ultrasonics, School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ultrasonics, School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Teaching Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ultrasonics, School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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Fei W, Hou Y, Yue N, Zhou X, Wang Y, Wang L, Li A, Zhang J. The effects of aqueous extract of Maca on energy metabolism and immunoregulation. Eur J Med Res 2020; 25:24. [PMID: 32600385 PMCID: PMC7322873 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-020-00420-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background In the present work, we investigated the effects of aqueous extract of Maca (AEM) on energy metabolism and immunoregulation in spleen-deficient mice. Method We established a cyclophosphamide-induced spleen-deficiency model with ginseng, a herb that strengthens splenic function, as a control. Sixty male Kunming mice were randomly divided among 5 groups: normal, model, ginseng control (1.5 g/kg), AEM high dose (1.5 g/kg), and AEM low dose (0.75 g/kg). All animals, except those in the normal group, were injected with cyclophosphamide to induce spleen deficiency. Furthermore, we investigated differences in the thermotropic behaviors of mice using the Animal Thermotropism Behavior Surveillance System to detect energy metabolism-related assays and immune regulation assays. Results Mice given AEM exhibited tropism in response to hot plate exposure. AEM inhibited loss of body weight and immune organ atrophy caused by cyclophosphamide, increased the cAMP/cGMP ratio in blood, and enhanced the activities of Na+–K+-ATPase, Ca2+–Mg2+-ATPase, lactate dehydrogenase, and hepatic glycogen. AEM significantly reversed declining white blood cells and platelet counts, and increased the hemoglobin content within peripheral blood cells. AEM improved the protein levels of IFN-γ, TNF-β, IL-2, and IL-4 in the spleen. Conclusions Maca possesses the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) property of warm and appears to strengthen spleen function.
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- Wenting Fei
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 11, East Road, North 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 11, East Road, North 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 11, East Road, North 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 11, East Road, North 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 11, East Road, North 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Sunshine South Street, Fangshan District, Beijing, 100102, China
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- New Era Health Industry(Group) Co., Ltd, No. 10, Science Park Road, Changping District, Beijing, 102206, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 11, East Road, North 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Miyauchi-Wakuda S, Kagota S, Maruyama-Fumoto K, Shiokawa Y, Yamada S, Shinozuka K. Acanthopanax senticosus Root Extract Exerts Dual Action on Mouse Ileal Smooth Muscle Function, Leading to Modulation of Gastrointestinal Motility. Biol Pharm Bull 2020; 43:817-822. [DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b19-01027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Shino Miyauchi-Wakuda
- Department of Pharmacology II, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women’s University
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- Department of Pharmacology II, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women’s University
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- Department of Pharmacology II, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women’s University
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- Department of Pharmacology II, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women’s University
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- Center for Pharma-Food Research (CPFR), Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka
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- Department of Pharmacology II, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mukogawa Women’s University
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He Y, Wang Y, Zhang X, Zheng Z, Liu S, Xing J, Liu Z, Zhou H. Chemical characterization of small-molecule inhibitors of monoamine oxidase B synthesized from the Acanthopanax senticosus root with affinity ultrafiltration mass spectrometry. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2020; 34:e8694. [PMID: 31826305 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.8694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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RATIONALE Discovering and identifying new small-molecule inhibitors of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) could provide the potential to treat many neurodegenerative diseases. METHODS We employed affinity ultrafiltration liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (AUF-LC/MSn ) to identify and characterize small-molecule inhibitors of MAO-B from a 30% ethanolic extract of Acanthopanax senticosus root (ASR). In vitro tests were performed in stimulated BV2 microglia to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of the ASR preparation. An in vitro enzyme activity assay, measuring half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50 ) against MAO-B, determined the inhibitory activity of the potential MAO-B ligands. RESULTS ASR treatment significantly inhibited NO release (p <0.01) and attenuated tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α expression in stimulated BV2 microglia. Nine compounds were isolated from the ASR preparation as potential MAO-B inhibitors, identified as quinic acid, chlorogenic acid, isofraxidin, dicaffeoylquinic acid, pinoresinol diglucoside, medioresinol 4'-O-β-D-glucopyranoside, eletutheroside E, syringaresinol O-β-D-glucoside, and trihydroxyoctadecenoic acid, based on their tandem mass spectra. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides critical data on compounds from ASR extracts which are suitable for the development of new MAO-B inhibitors as potential therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Yang He
- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Jilin University, Zhuhai, 519041, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Jilin University, Zhuhai, 519041, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Jilin University, Zhuhai, 519041, China
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- National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun, Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun, Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun, Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun, Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Jilin University, Zhuhai, 519041, China
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Li W, Luo C, Huang Y, Zhan J, Lei J, Li N, Huang X, Luo H. Evaluation of antifatigue and antioxidant activities of the marine microalgae Isochrysis galbana in mice. Food Sci Biotechnol 2020; 29:549-557. [PMID: 32296566 PMCID: PMC7142183 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-019-00694-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The present work aimed to estimate the possible anti-fatigue effect and potential mechanism of Isochrysis galbana (IG) in mice. The anti-fatigue activity of IG (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) was elucidated by a weight-loaded forced swimming test, and the potential mechanism was explored by determination of fatigue-related biochemical parameters. The results showed that pretreatment with IG significantly extended the exhaustive swimming time and increased the levels of liver glycogen, muscle glycogen and blood glucose in a dose-dependent manner. Besides, the increased levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, blood lactic acid, lactic dehydrogenase, creatine kinase, and blood urea nitrogen by exhausted swimming, were dramatically attenuated by pretreatment with IG. Furthermore, supplementation with IG significantly enhanced the glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase levels, while attenuated the level of malonaldehyde. Taken together, IG possessed appreciable efficacy to alleviate fatigue, and the mechanism might be associated with favorably modulating the process of energy consumption, metabolism, and attenuating oxidative stress injury.
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- Wenjie Li
- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524001 People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Research of Chinese Medicine, Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006 People’s Republic of China
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- Marine Biomedical Research Institute, the Key Lab of Zhanjiang for R&D Marine Microbial Resources in the Beibu Gulf Rim, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023 People’s Republic of China
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- Chemistry Teaching and Research Section, the Key Lab of Zhanjiang for R&D Marine Microbial Resources in the Beibu Gulf Rim, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023 People’s Republic of China
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- Chemistry Teaching and Research Section, the Key Lab of Zhanjiang for R&D Marine Microbial Resources in the Beibu Gulf Rim, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524001 People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Research of Chinese Medicine, Mathematical Engineering Academy of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006 People’s Republic of China
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- Marine Biomedical Research Institute, the Key Lab of Zhanjiang for R&D Marine Microbial Resources in the Beibu Gulf Rim, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023 People’s Republic of China
- Chemistry Teaching and Research Section, the Key Lab of Zhanjiang for R&D Marine Microbial Resources in the Beibu Gulf Rim, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023 People’s Republic of China
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Hwang KA, Hwang YJ, Hwang IG, Heo W, Kim YJ. Effects of Low Temperature-Aged Garlic on Exercise Performance and Fatigue in Mice. J Med Food 2019; 22:944-951. [DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2018.4294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Kyung A. Hwang
- Department of Agrofood Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- Department of Agrofood Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- Department of Agrofood Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong, Korea
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- Department of Food and Biotechnology, Korea University, Sejong, Korea
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Zhang J, Lai Z, Shi L, Tian Y, Luo A, Xu Z, Ma X, Wang S. Repeated superovulation increases the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases by accelerating ovarian aging in mice. Aging (Albany NY) 2019; 10:1089-1102. [PMID: 29787998 PMCID: PMC5990379 DOI: 10.18632/aging.101449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Superovulation procedures and assisted reproductive technologies have been widely used to treat couples who have infertility problems. Although generally safe, the superovulation procedures are associated with a series of complications, such as ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome, thromboembolism, and adnexal torsion. The role of long-term repeated superovulation in ovarian aging and especially in associated disorders such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases is still unclear. In this study, we sought to determine if repeated superovulation by ten cycles of treatment with pregnant mare serum gonadotropin/human chorionic gonadotropin could affect ovarian reserve, ovarian function, bone density and heart function. Ovarian reserve and function were reflected by the size of the primordial follicle pool, anti-Mullerian hormone expressions, hormone levels and fertility status. Furthermore, we examined bone density and heart function by microCT and cardiovascular ultrasonography, respectively. After repeated superovulation, the size of the primordial follicle pool and the expression of anti-mullerian hormone decreased, along with the concentrations of estrogen and progesterone. Mice exposed to repeated superovulation showed an obvious decrease in fertility and fecundity. Furthermore, both bone density and heart ejection fraction significantly decreased. These results suggest that repeated superovulation may increase the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases by accelerating ovarian aging.
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- Jinjin Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Zigong, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hubei Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- The Central Hospital of Enshi Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Lau KM, Yue GGL, Chan YY, Kwok HF, Gao S, Wong CW, Lau CBS. A review on the immunomodulatory activity of Acanthopanax senticosus and its active components. Chin Med 2019; 14:25. [PMID: 31388349 PMCID: PMC6670126 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-019-0250-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Acanthopanacis Senticosi Radix et Rhizoma seu Caulis, the dried root and rhizome or stem of Acanthopanax senticosus, is commonly known as Siberian ginseng or Ciwujia in Chinese. It is used all over the world as an adaptogen to enhance physical and mental performance for the sake of normal physiological functioning of human bodies under stress. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Ciwujia can strengthen the spleen that is an essential organ for immunological response. Its traditional applications include inflammation, fatigue and cancer in which the immune-regulating function is always involved. In this article, the immunomodulatory activities of Ciwujia extracts, fractions and pure compounds were extensively reviewed first. Then, the possibility of upgrading the chemical markers to bioactive markers was explored. Finally, the potency of aqueous extract and ethanol extract in regulating cytokines production from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells was compared. We conclude that although various phytochemicals such as isofraxidin, syringin and eleutheroside E from Ciwujia have been shown to modulate immunological functions, the aqueous extract of Ciwujia as a whole possesses the most potent efficacy. Therefore, aqueous (rather than ethanol) extract of Ciwujia should be used in order to benefit from its immunomodulatory properties.
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- Kit-Man Lau
- 1Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong.,2State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong
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- 1Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong.,2State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong
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- 3Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin R & D Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong
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- 1Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong.,2State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong
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- 1Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong.,2State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong
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- 1Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong.,2State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong
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- 1Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong.,2State Key Laboratory of Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong.,3Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin R & D Centre for Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong
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Zhang AH, Ma ZM, Sun H, Zhang Y, Liu JH, Wu FF, Wang XJ. High-Throughput Metabolomics Evaluate the Efficacy of Total Lignans From Acanthophanax Senticosus Stem Against Ovariectomized Osteoporosis Rat. Front Pharmacol 2019; 10:553. [PMID: 31191306 PMCID: PMC6548904 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2019.00553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is a common clinical illness in postmenopausal women, but there is no effective drug at present. Metabolomics approach was used to explore the potential biomarkers of PMOP and evaluate the efficacy and therapeutic targets of total lignans in the stem of Acanthophanax senticosus (ASSL) on the ovariectomized osteoporosis model rats. UPLC/MS and pattern recognition methods were used for serum metabolites discovery to illustrate the pathological mechanism of PMOP model rats, and then revealing the intervention effect of ASSL. The pattern recognition result showed that serum metabolic profiles of the sham operation group and the model group were clustered clearly, and 16 potential biomarkers were finally identified (7 in positive ion mode and 9 in negative ion mode), and they are involved in 15 related metabolic pathways. After oral administration of ASSL, 10 biomarkers were found to be significantly up-regulated and mainly regulated metabolic pathways include unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis, linoleic acid metabolism, and arachidonic acid metabolism, primary bile acid synthesis, tyrosine metabolism, etc. Our study demonstrated that the ASSL could affect the endogenous metabolites related metabolic mechanism, provides a pharmacological basis of the ASSL for PMOP treatment.
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- Ai-hua Zhang
- National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Chinmedomics Research Center, Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Chinmedomics Research Center, Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Chinmedomics Research Center, Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Chinmedomics Research Center, Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Chinmedomics Research Center, Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for the Development of Southwestern Endangered Medicinal Materials, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plant, Nanning, China
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- National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Chinmedomics Research Center, Sino-America Chinmedomics Technology Collaboration Center, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for the Development of Southwestern Endangered Medicinal Materials, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plant, Nanning, China
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Anti-Fatigue Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Sonchus arvensis L. in Exercise Trained Mice. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24061168. [PMID: 30934545 PMCID: PMC6470720 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24061168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Sonchus arvensis L. is a nutritious vegetable and herbal medicine that is consumed worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-fatigue effects and underlying effects of aqueous extract of Sonchus arvensis L. (SA). Male C57BL/6 mice from four groups designated vehicle, exercise, exercise with low dose (250 mg/kg) or high dose of SA (500 mg/kg), were trained by swimming exercise and orally administrated with SA every other day for 28 days. The anti-fatigue activity was determined by exhaustive swimming test, as well as the muscle structure, levels of blood hemoglobin, and metabolites including lactate and urea nitrogen. SA alleviated mice fatigue behaviors by eliminating metabolites, while improving muscle structure and hemoglobin levels. Moreover, SA enhanced glycogen synthesis of liver but not muscle via increasing GCK and PEPCK gene expressions. Importantly, SA improved antioxidant enzymes expression and activities in both liver and muscle, which was possibly related to its primary components polysaccharides and the antioxidant components including chlorogenic acid, luteolin, and chicoric acid. Taken together, the anti-fatigue effects of SA could be partly explained by its antioxidant activity and mediating effects on glycogen synthesis and metabolites elimination. Therefore, SA could be a potential nutraceutical for improving exercise performance and alleviating physical fatigue.
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Miyazaki S, Oikawa H, Takekoshi H, Hoshizaki M, Ogata M, Fujikawa T. Anxiolytic Effects of Acanthopanax senticosus HARMS Occur via Regulation of Autonomic Function and Activate Hippocampal BDNF⁻TrkB Signaling. Molecules 2018; 24:molecules24010132. [PMID: 30602695 PMCID: PMC6337493 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24010132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 12/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Mental stress, such as anxiety and conflict, causes physiological changes, such as changes in autonomic nervous activity and gastric ulcers. In addition, stress induces glucocorticoids and changes the hippocampal brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression levels. We previously reported that Acanthopanax senticosus HARM (ASH) prevents stress-induced gastric ulcers. Thus, we investigated the potential anxiolytic effect and influence of ASH on the hippocampus BDNF-related protein in male Sprague-Dawley rats fed 1% and 5% ASH extract-containing food for one week using novelty suppressed feeding (NSF) and improved elevated beam walking (IEBW) tests. ASH treatment significantly decreased latency to eat in the NSF test and increased the time spent on the open arm in the IEBW test. ASH5% treatment showed a significant decrease in LFnu, indicative of sympathetic nervous activity, and a significant increase in HFnu, indicative of parasympathetic nervous activity, in the NSF test. In addition, ASH1% and ASH5% treatments significantly decreased LFnu and significantly increased HFnu in the IEBW test. ASH5% treatment significantly increased hippocampal BDNF protein expression in both Western blotting and immunohistochemistry experiments. Our findings suggest that anxiolytic effects of ASH occur via the regulation of autonomic function and increased hippocampal BDNF signaling.
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- Shouhei Miyazaki
- Laboratory of Molecular Prophylaxis and Pharmacology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 3500-3 Minamitamagaki-cho, Mie 513-8670, Japan.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 3500-3 Minamitamagaki-cho, Mie 513-8670, Japan.
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- Sun Chlorella Corp., Production & Development Department, 369 Osaka-cho, Karasuma-dori Gojo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8177, Japan.
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- Sun Chlorella Corp., Production & Development Department, 369 Osaka-cho, Karasuma-dori Gojo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8177, Japan.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Proteomics, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Prophylaxis and Pharmacology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 3500-3 Minamitamagaki-cho, Mie 513-8670, Japan.
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 3500-3 Minamitamagaki-cho, Mie 513-8670, Japan.
- Department of Biochemistry and Proteomics, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan.
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Zhao P, Wang J, Zhao W, Ma X, Sun H. Antifatigue and antiaging effects of Chinese rice wine in mice. Food Sci Nutr 2018; 6:2386-2394. [PMID: 30510739 PMCID: PMC6261172 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Chinese rice wine (CRW) is widely known for keeping good health and commonly used in the traditional Chinese medicine prescription guiding drug. This study assesses the effects of CRW on antifatigue and antiaging activities in mice models. Mice were randomly divided into four groups performing with 0.25 ml of distilled water, 0.15, 0.25, and 0.4 ml of CRW for 15 consecutive days. The CRW could obviously increase the content of liver glycogen (LG) and decrease the levels of blood lactic acid (BLA)and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) to improve antifatigue ability. In antiaging assay, CRW significantly increased the activity of SOD in liver, the activities of GSH-Px and CAT in brain cortex, body quality, thymus index, and spleen index, and decreased liver MDA levels, liver total cholesterol content, and AChE levels in hippocampus. The CRW has potent antifatigue ability and could minimize the occurrence of age-associated disorders.
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- Pan Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong ProvinceSchool of Life ScienceShandong Normal UniversityJinanChina
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong ProvinceSchool of Life ScienceShandong Normal UniversityJinanChina
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- Institute of Millet CropsHebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry SciencesJiazhuang ShiChina
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- Central LaboratoryJinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology of Shandong ProvinceSchool of Life ScienceShandong Normal UniversityJinanChina
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Matsuoka R, Kimura M, Uno S, Shidara H, Kunou M. Egg white hydrolysate improves fatigue due to short-term swimming load test in mice. Food Sci Nutr 2018; 6:2314-2320. [PMID: 30510731 PMCID: PMC6261203 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Revised: 08/06/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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We studied the effect of egg white hydrolysate (EWH) on swimming endurance in mice. 7-week-old male ddY mice (28-30 g) were divided into three groups and fed an AIN-93G diet supplemented with casein (n = 8), EWH (n = 7), or egg white protein (EWP, n = 8) for 14 days. From day 11, the mice underwent a swimming test daily with a weight load equivalent to 10% of their body weight, and the lengths of time they swam were recorded. Blood was sampled for testing on the last day of the study. We observed that increases in the swimming duration through day 14 were significantly greater in the EWH group than in the casein group (p = 0.049). As a factor underlying this, the hexanoyl-lysine level in blood was confirmed to be decreased in the former group (p = 0.013). These findings indicate that consumption of EWH extended the swimming duration and suggest the mechanistic involvement of an antifatigue effect mediated by its antioxidant activity.
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- R&D DivisionKewpie CorporationTokyoJapan
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Ji X, Shen Y, Guo X. Isolation, Structures, and Bioactivities of the Polysaccharides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino: A Review. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:6285134. [PMID: 30410935 PMCID: PMC6206586 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6285134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Polysaccharides obtained from Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino have promising prospects in functional food and nutraceuticals due to its broad range of biological activities including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antitumor, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, and antifatigue activities. These beneficial biological activities are related to chemical composition and structure of the G. pentaphyllum polysaccharides. The molecular weight, monosaccharide composition, and chemical structures could be influenced by both different extraction/purification techniques employed to obtain polysaccharide enriched products. The purpose of this article is to review previous and current literature regarding the extraction, purification, structural characterization, and biological activity of G. pentaphyllum polysaccharides. This review provides a useful bibliography for the further investigation, production, and application of G. pentaphyllum polysaccharides as functional foods and nutraceuticals.
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- Xiaolong Ji
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 712100 Yangling, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, Guangdong, China
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- Basic Medical College, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, 050200 Shijiazhuang, China
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Maca polysaccharides: Extraction optimization, structural features and anti-fatigue activities. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 115:618-624. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.04.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2017] [Revised: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Xu X, Ding Y, Yang Y, Gao Y, Sun Q, Liu J, Yang X, Wang J, Zhang J. β-glucan Salecan Improves Exercise Performance and Displays Anti-Fatigue Effects through Regulating Energy Metabolism and Oxidative Stress in Mice. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10070858. [PMID: 29970808 PMCID: PMC6073659 DOI: 10.3390/nu10070858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Revised: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Fatigue induced by prolonged exercise not only leads to the decrease of exercise capacity, but also might be the cause of many diseases. In consideration of the side effects of pharmacological drugs, dietary supplements seem to be a better choice to ameliorate exercise-induced fatigue. The present study aimed to investigate the anti-fatigue effect of Salecan, a novel water-soluble β-glucan, during exercise and explore the underlying mechanisms. Male Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice were divided into five groups, including the Rest group and the other four Swim-groups treated with Salecan at 0, 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg/day for four weeks. Salecan treatment markedly increased the exhaustive swimming time of mice in the forced swimming test. Exercise fatigue and injury-related biochemical biomarkers including lactate, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine kinase (CK), alanine transaminase (ALT), and aspartate transaminase (AST) were ameliorated by Salecan. Salecan reversed the decreased serum glucose levels and glycogen contents caused by exercise. In addition, Salecan improved oxidative stress induced by exercise through regulating Nrf2/HO–1/Trx signaling pathway. Thus, the beneficial effects of Salecan against fatigue may be due to its positive effects on energy metabolism and antioxidation defence. Our results suggest that Salecan could be a novel potential candidate for anti-fatigue dietary supplements.
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- Xi Xu
- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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Chen WC, Hsu YJ, Lee MC, Li HS, Ho CS, Huang CC, Chen FA. Effect of burdock extract on physical performance and physiological fatigue in mice. J Vet Med Sci 2017; 79:1698-1706. [PMID: 28890521 PMCID: PMC5658563 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.17-0345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Burdock (BD) is a common vegetable with many pharmacological properties. However, few
studies have examined the effect of BD on exercise performance and physical fatigue. We
aimed to evaluate the potential beneficial effects of BD on fatigue and ergogenic
functions following physical challenge in mice. Methods: Male ICR mice were divided into
four groups to receive either vehicle, or BD at 348.5, 697 or 1,742.5 mg/kg/day, by daily
oral gavage for 4 weeks. Exercise performance and fatigue were evaluated from forelimb
grip strength, exhaustive swimming time, and post-exercise levels of physical
fatigue-related biomarkers serum lactate, ammonia, glucose, and creatine kinase (CK).
Results: BD supplementation elevated endurance and grip strength in a dose-dependent
manner. It also significantly decreased lactate, ammonia, and CK levels after physical
challenge. In addition, BD supplementation had few subchronic toxic effects. Conclusions:
Supplementation with BD has a wide spectrum of bioactive effects, including health
promotion, performance improvement, and fatigue reduction.
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- Wen-Chyuan Chen
- Center for General Education, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sleep Center, Linkou-Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lo-Hsu Foundation, Inc., Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Yilan 26546, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy & Graduate Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Tajen University, Pingtung 90741, Taiwan
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Surhio MM, Wang Y, Fang S, Li J, Ye M. Anti-fatigue activity of a Lachnum polysaccharide and its carboxymethylated derivative in mice. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2017; 27:4777-4780. [PMID: 28911818 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2017.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2017] [Revised: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The present study was designed to evaluate the anti-fatigue activity of an exopolysaccharide LEP-1b and its carboxymethylated derivative CLEP-1b from a Lachnum sp. Carboxymethylation was confirmed through FT-IR and 13C NMR spectroscopies, which showed that the (-CH2COOH) group was attached to an oxygen (O) atom of the hydroxyl group on (C-3) of LEP-1b. Each treatment group LEP-1b and CLEP-1b at doses (50, 100, 200mg/kg, respectively) ameliorated physical fatigue and extended exhaustive swimming time in mice. Results of the fatigue related biochemical markers showed that LEP-1b and CLEP-1b at doses (50, 100, 200mg/kg, respectively) increased the content of hepatic glycogen and decreased the level of serum urea nitrogen and lactic acid. Additionally, LEP-1b and CLEP-1b enhanced the antioxidant enzymes' activities and reduced the lipid peroxidation. Moreover, results revealed that CLEP-1b had higher anti-fatigue activity than LEP-1b at same doses but without statistical significance, especially CLEP-1b (200mg/kg) had strong anti-fatigue effects. Therefore, LEP-1b and CLEP-1b can potentially be exploited as a kind of healthcare compound to combat fatigue and to boost physical strength.
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- Maheen Mahwish Surhio
- Microbial Resources and Application Laboratory, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Microbial Resources and Application Laboratory, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Microbial Resources and Application Laboratory, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Microbial Resources and Application Laboratory, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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- Microbial Resources and Application Laboratory, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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Zhong L, Zhao L, Yang F, Yang W, Sun Y, Hu Q. Evaluation of anti-fatigue property of the extruded product of cereal grains mixed with Cordyceps militaris on mice. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2017; 14:15. [PMID: 28588427 PMCID: PMC5457539 DOI: 10.1186/s12970-017-0171-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is a biological phenomenon that involves a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness that could potentially cause some severe chronic diseases. Recently, diet therapy has provided a new alternative to alleviate physical fatigue. In our previous study, addition of Cordyceps militaris (C. militaris) into an extruded product was shown to provide high nutrition and unique flavors; however, little is known whether this product has some scientific evidence regarding anti-fatigue property. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anti-fatigue effects of extruded products of cereal grains (EC) and EC mixed with C. militaris (ECC). METHODS The mice were divided into seven groups: one group received distilled water (Control group, n = 20), and the other groups received different dosages of EC (5, 10 and 20 g/kg body weight, n = 20 per group) or of ECC (5, 10 and 20 g/kg body weight, n = 20 per group) solution in water. All of the mice were administered with distilled water, EC or ECC continuously for 30 days by gavage and the anti-fatigue activity was evaluated using a weight-loaded swimming test, along with assessments of fatigue-related indicators. The mode of fighting fatigue was investigated by determining changes in exercise endurance and biochemical markers, including exhaustive swimming time, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), blood lactic acid (BLA), creatine kinase (CK), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and hepatic and muscle glycogen levels. RESULTS EC and ECC prolonged the swimming endurance time of mice compared to the control. The content of BLA at high dose of ECC group (20 g/kg) was significantly lower than that in the negative control group. CK, BUN and MDA levels were significantly reduced by treatment with EC and ECC compared to the negative control, while the low and middle dose of EC had no significant effect on MDA levels. Additionally, only the middle and high dose of EC (10, 20 g/kg) could significantly decrease the BUN level. EC and ECC treatments increased glycogen, LDH, SOD, CAT and GSH-Px levels. Low and middle dose of EC had no significant effects on muscle glycogen. Moreover, low dose of EC could increase the level of SOD but it was not statistically significant. Compared to the EC treatment groups, ECC demonstrated the efficacy of anti-fatigue potential, particularly at a high dose of ECC, the best performance in relieving fatigue. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that EC and ECC could prevent exercise-induced fatigue in mice and ECC provided a better effect. In addition, C. militaris in ECC might play a crucial role in the anti-fatigue activity of ECC.
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- Lei Zhong
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, 210023 China
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- Beijing Academy of Food Sciences, Beijing, 100068 China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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Teng YS, Wu D. Anti-Fatigue Effect of Green Tea Polyphenols (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG). Pharmacogn Mag 2017; 13:326-331. [PMID: 28539729 PMCID: PMC5421434 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.204546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2016] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant of the green tea polyphenols that exhibit a variety of bioactivities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-fatigue effect of EGCG by forced swimming exercise. MATERIALS AND METHODS The mice were divided into one control group and three EGCG-treated groups. The control group was administered with distilled water and EGCG-treated groups were administered with different dose of EGCG (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg) by oral gavage for 28 days. On the last day of experiment, the forced swimming exercise was performed and corresponding biochemical parameters were measured. RESULTS The data showed that EGCG prolonged exhaustive swimming time, decreasing the levels of blood lactic acid, serum urea nitrogen, serum creatine kinase and malondialdehyde, which were accompanied by corresponding increase in liver and muscle glycogen contents, and superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities. CONCLUSIONS This study indicated that EGCG had an anti-fatigue effect. SUMMARY EGCG significantly prolonged exhaustive swimming time and decreased the levels of BLA, SUN, SCK and MDA, which were accompanied by corresponding increases in liver and muscle glycogen contents, and SOD, CAT, and GPx activities.EGCG can be used to design nutraceutical supplements aimed to facilitate recovery from fatigue and attenuate exhaustive exercise-induced oxidative damage. Abbreviations used: EGCG: (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, ROS: reactive oxygen species, BLA: blood lactic acid, SUN: serum urea nitrogen, SOD: superoxide dismutase, GPx: glutathione peroxidase, CAT: catalase, SCK: serum creatine kinase, MDA: malondialdehyde, C: control, LET: Low-dose EGCG-treated, MET: Middle-dose EGCG-treated, HET: High-dose EGCG-treated, GTE: green tea extract.
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- Yu-song Teng
- School of Physical Education, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, P.R. China
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- School of Physical Education, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, P.R. China
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Rahman M, Yang DK, Kim GB, Lee SJ, Kim SJ. Nigella sativa seed extract attenuates the fatigue induced by exhaustive swimming in rats. Biomed Rep 2017; 6:468-474. [PMID: 28413647 DOI: 10.3892/br.2017.866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In previous studies, Nigella sativa (NS) has been studied due to its various physiological and pharmacological activities. However, evidence on the effects of NS on physical fatigue following exhaustive swimming remains limited. In the present study, the authors evaluated the potential beneficial effects of NS against the fatigue activity following exhaustive swimming. Rats were orally administered with NS extract (2 g/kg/day) for 21 days, and the anti-fatigue effect was assessed by exhaustive swimming exercise. The presented results indicated that pre-treatment of NS extract significantly increased the time to exhaustion. In hemodynamic parameters, NS extract increased blood pO2 and O2sat, but decreased pCO2. For underlying mechanisms, NS extract protected depletion of energy, indicated by increased levels of blood pH, glucose and tissue glycogen contents, and decreased levels of blood lactate, tissue lactic dehydrogenase and creatine kinase, when the NS extract was pre-treated. In addition, the NS extract inhibited oxidative stress following exhaustive swimming, as reflected by the results of increased levels of superoxide dismutase and redox ratio, and decreased the level of malondialdehyde when the NS extract was pre-treated. Collectively, the present study demonstrated that NS extract has an anti-fatigue activity against exhaustive swimming by energy restoration and oxidative-stress defense.
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- Mahbubur Rahman
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do 54596, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do 54596, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Jinan Red Ginseng, Jinan-eup, Jinan-gun 55442, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Basic Science Institute Jeonju Center, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do 54596, Republic of Korea
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Shi X, Zhao M, Fu C, Fu A. Intravenous administration of mitochondria for treating experimental Parkinson's disease. Mitochondrion 2017; 34:91-100. [PMID: 28242362 DOI: 10.1016/j.mito.2017.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Revised: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with a large number of human diseases, including neurological and muscular degeneration, cardiovascular disorders, obesity, diabetes, aging and rare mitochondrial diseases. Replacement of dysfunctional mitochondria with functional exogenous mitochondria is proposed as a general principle to treat these diseases. Here we found that mitochondria isolated from human hepatoma cell could naturally enter human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell line, and when the mitochondria were intravenously injected into mice, all of the mice were survived and no obvious abnormality appeared. The results of in vivo distribution suggested that the exogenous mitochondria distributed in various tissues including brain, liver, kidney, muscle and heart, which would benefit for multi-systemically mitochondrial diseases. In normal mice, mitochondrial supplement improved their endurance by increase of energy production in forced swimming test; and in experimental Parkinson's disease (PD) model mice induced by respiratory chain inhibitor MPTP, mitochondrial replacement prevented experimental PD progress through increasing the activity of electron transport chain, decreasing reactive oxygen species level, and preventing cell apoptosis and necrosis. Since effective drugs remain elusive to date for mitochondrial diseases, the strategy of mitochondrial replacement would provide an essential and innovative approach as mitochondrial therapy.
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- Xianxun Shi
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China.
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Shi L, Zhang J, Lai Z, Tian Y, Fang L, Wu M, Xiong J, Qin X, Luo A, Wang S. Long-Term Moderate Oxidative Stress Decreased Ovarian Reproductive Function by Reducing Follicle Quality and Progesterone Production. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0162194. [PMID: 27676390 PMCID: PMC5038974 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0162194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Ovarian aging is a long-term and complex process associated with a decrease in follicular quantity and quality. The damaging effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in ovarian aging and ovarian aging-associated disorders have received relatively little attention. Thus, we assessed if the oxidative stress induced by long-term (defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as at least 30 days in duration) moderate ozone inhalation reduced ovarian reserves, decreased ovarian function and induced ovarian aging-associated disorders. The expression of oxidative stress markers and antioxidant enzymes was used to determine the degree of oxidative stress. Ultrastructural changes in ovarian cells were examined via electron microscopy. The ovarian reserve was assessed by measuring multiple parameters, such as the size of the primordial follicle pool and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) expression. The estrous cycle, hormone levels and fertility status were investigated to assess ovarian function. To investigate ovarian aging-associated disorders, we utilized bone density and cardiovascular ultrasonography in mice. The levels of oxidized metabolites, such as 8-hydroxy-2´-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) and nitrotyrosine (NTY), significantly increased in ovarian cells in response to increased oxidative stress. The ultrastructural analysis indicated that lipid droplet formation and the proportion of mitochondria with damaged membranes in granulosa cells were markedly increased in ozone-exposed mice when compared with the control group. Ozone exposure did not change the size of the primordial follicle pool or anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) expression. The estrogen concentration remained normal; however, progesterone and testosterone levels decreased. The mice exposed to ozone inhalation exhibited a substantial decrease in fertility and fecundity. No differences were revealed by the bone density or cardiovascular ultrasounds. These findings suggest that the decreased female reproductive function caused by long-term moderate oxidative damage may be due to a decrease in follicle quality and progesterone production.
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- Liangyan Shi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Zigong, Sichuan, 643000, China
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- The Central Hospital of Enshi Autonomous Prefecture, 158 Wuyang Road, Enshi Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei, 445000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- * E-mail: (SW); (AL)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Zhang Y, Zhang A, Zhang Y, Sun H, Meng X, Yan G, Wang X. Application of Ultra-performance Liquid Chromatography with Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry for the Rapid Analysis of Constituents and Metabolites from the Extracts of Acanthopanax senticosus Harms Leaf. Pharmacogn Mag 2016; 12:145-52. [PMID: 27076752 PMCID: PMC4809170 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.177902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Acanthopanax senticosus (Rupr and Maxim) Harms (AS), a member of Araliaceae family, is a typical folk medicinal herb, which is widely distributed in the Northeastern part of China. Due to lack of this resource caused by the extensive use of its root, this work studied the chemical constituents of leaves of this plant with the purpose of looking for an alternative resource. In this work, a fast and optimized ultra-performance liquid chromatography method with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS) has been developed for the analysis of constituents in leaves extracts. A total of 131 compounds were identified or tentatively characterized including triterpenoid saponins, phenols, flavonoids, lignans, coumarins, polysaccharides, and other compounds based on their fragmentation behaviors. Besides, a total of 21 metabolites were identified in serum in rats after oral administration, among which 12 prototypes and 9 metabolites through the metabolic pathways of reduction, methylation, sulfate conjugation, sulfoxide to thioether and deglycosylation. The coupling of UPLC-QTOF-MS led to the in-depth characterization of the leaves extracts of AS both in vitro and in vivo on the basis of retention time, mass accuracy, and tandem MS/MS spectra. It concluded that this analytical tool was very valuable in the study of complex compounds in medicinal herb.
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- Yingzhi Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics and Chinmedomics, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics and Chinmedomics, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics and Chinmedomics, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics and Chinmedomics, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics and Chinmedomics, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics and Chinmedomics, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National TCM Key Laboratory of Serum Pharmacochemistry, Laboratory of Metabolomics and Chinmedomics, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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Narkhede AN, Jagtap SD, Nirmal PS, Giramkar SA, Nagarkar BE, Kulkarni OP, Harsulkar AM. Anti-fatigue effect of Amarkand on endurance exercise capacity in rats. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 16:23. [PMID: 26801757 PMCID: PMC4722617 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-0995-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Amarkand tubers are routinely used by many Indian tribes as a specialized food for health and longevity but so far there is no scientific evidence for their activities. Taxonomically, Amarkand belong to genera Eulophia and Dioscorea. METHODS In this communication, comparative antifatigue potential of Amarkand was analyzed using forced swimming model in rats and evaluated using biomarkers of physical fatigue. RESULTS Methanol extracts of tubers of D. bulbifera, E. ochreata, E. leghapanensis and bulbils of D. bulbifera exhibited rich polyphenolic content. D. bulbifera bulbils and E. ochreata significantly prolonged the swimming endurance time. Creatine kinase and urea nitrogen were significantly reduced by treatment of D. bulbifera bulbils and E. ochreata as compared to negative control. D. bulbifera bulbils effectively increased creatine (p < 0.001), lactate dehydrogenase (p < 0.01) and hemoglobin (p < 0.001) compared to negative control. D. bulbifera bulbils and E. ochreata treatments significantly increased glycogen (p < 0.05, p < 0.01) and lowered malondialdehyde levels (p < 0.001) in muscles and in liver tissue compared to negative control. CONCLUSION These results indicate that a treatment with D. bulbifera bulbils and tubers of E. ochreata facilitates aerobic glucose metabolism and endurance by improving various impairments associated with fatigue.
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- Aarti N Narkhede
- Department of Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, 411 043, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, 411 043, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, 411 043, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, 411 043, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, 411 043, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, 411 043, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, 411 043, Maharashtra, India.
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Chen XF, Liu YY, Cao MJ, Zhang LJ, Sun LC, Su WJ, Liu GM. Hypoxia Tolerance and Fatigue Relief Produced by Lepidium meyenii and its Water-soluble Polysaccharide in Mice. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 2016. [DOI: 10.3136/fstr.22.611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Xiao-Feng Chen
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Provincial, Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Jimei University
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Provincial, Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Jimei University
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Provincial, Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Jimei University
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Provincial, Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Jimei University
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Provincial, Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Jimei University
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Provincial, Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploitation and Utilization of Marine Biological Resources, Jimei University
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Eurycoma longifolia (family: Simaroubaceae) is commonly distributed in the Southeast Asia and Indo-China. In particular, the aqueous extract and decoction of its root are a well-known folk medicine which enhances sexuality, fertility, and antiaging. Furthermore, it has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Its common phytochemical components include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, tannins, and triterpenes. This plant is rich in various quassinoids including eurycolactone, eurycomalactone, eurycomanol, eurycomanone, and eurycomaoside all of which has been reported to contribute to its remedial properties including increased muscle strength, endurance in cycling time, and reduced anxiety and stress. Based on established literature on the health benefits of E. longifolia, this review article has attempted to compile E. longifolia to be one of the choices of ergogenic plants.
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- Thasanee Khanijo
- Mahidol University International College, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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Yang Q, Jin W, Lv X, Dai P, Ao Y, Wu M, Deng W, Yu L. Effects of macamides on endurance capacity and anti-fatigue property in prolonged swimming mice. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2015; 54:827-834. [PMID: 26453017 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2015.1087036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Lepidium meyenii Walp. (Brassicaceae), most commonly known as "maca", has been used as a food or folk medicine to improve vitality in Peru. Previous research demonstrated that lipid-soluble extract from maca improved swimming endurance capacity. Macamides are considered the typical lipid-soluble markers for maca and proved to have several pharmacological properties, such as improving sexual performance and neuroprotective activies. OBJECTIVE The present study investigates the effects of macamides on endurance capacity and anti-fatigue property in prolonged swimming mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Balb/c mice were divided into seven groups: a control group, low-dose groups of N-benzyllinoleamide, N-benzyloleamide, and N-benzylpalmitamide, high-dose groups of these macamides. The macamides groups received the commercial products (12 and 40 mg/kg, ig), while the control group received vehicle for 21 d. On the 14th day, the mice were given the weight-loaded swimming test. On the 21st day, the mice were sacrificed immediately after 90 min swimming, and some biochemical parameters were measured. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Compared with the control group, exhaustive swimming time was significantly prolonged in high-dose group of N-benzyloleamide (p < 0.05); the levels of lactic acid (LD), blood ammonia (BA), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were significantly decreased (p < 0.05), whereas the levels of liver glycogen (LG) and non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) were significantly increased (p < 0.05) in high-dose group of N-benzyloleamide. The malondialdehyde (MDA) contents in the brain, muscle, and liver were significantly decreased (p < 0.05), whereas superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) activities in the brain, muscle, and liver were significantly increased in high-dose group of N-benzyloleamide (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The results indicate that N-benzyloleamide has pharmaceutical property against exercise-induced fatigue, and this effect can be explained by the modulated energy metabolism and improved antioxidant status.
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- Qin Yang
- a Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Resource Biology and Biotechnology , College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
- b School of Physical Education and Sport , Central China Normal University , Wuhan , China
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- a Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Resource Biology and Biotechnology , College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
- c Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics , Ministry of Education , Wuhan , China , and
- d Wuhan Huashite Industrial Biotechnology Development Co. Ltd. , Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology , Wuhan , China
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- a Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Resource Biology and Biotechnology , College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
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- a Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Resource Biology and Biotechnology , College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
- d Wuhan Huashite Industrial Biotechnology Development Co. Ltd. , Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology , Wuhan , China
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- a Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Resource Biology and Biotechnology , College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
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- a Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Resource Biology and Biotechnology , College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
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- a Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Resource Biology and Biotechnology , College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
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- a Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Resource Biology and Biotechnology , College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
- c Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics , Ministry of Education , Wuhan , China , and
- d Wuhan Huashite Industrial Biotechnology Development Co. Ltd. , Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology , Wuhan , China
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Chi A, Li H, Kang C, Guo H, Wang Y, Guo F, Tang L. Anti-fatigue activity of a novel polysaccharide conjugates from Ziyang green tea. Int J Biol Macromol 2015; 80:566-72. [PMID: 26141387 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.06.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2015] [Revised: 06/12/2015] [Accepted: 06/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-fatigue activity of polysaccharides from Ziyang green tea. Polysaccharides were isolated from Ziyang green tea and its physicochemical properties were analyzed. Meanwhile, a 4-week weight-loaded swimming test of mice was established and polysaccharides were orally administrated during exercise. The biochemical parameters related to fatigue were determined, such as exhaustive time, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), blood lactate acid (Bla) levels and lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) activity in serum, Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities, Malondialdehyde (MDA) and glycogen levels in skeletal muscle. The results demonstrated that polysaccharide from Ziyang green tea was a selenium-polysaccharide-protein conjugate (Se-TP), and Se-TP administration significantly prolonged exhaustive time and increased glycogen level and GSH-Px activity in muscle, in addition, markedly decreased BUN, Bla levels and LDH activity in serum and MDA level in muscle. In conclusion, Se-TP treatment can significantly improve exercise-induced fatigue and decrease the oxidative stress induced by the exhaustive exercise.
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- Aiping Chi
- Laboratory of Nutrition and Hygiene, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China.
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Hygiene, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Hygiene, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Hygiene, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Hygiene, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Hygiene, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Hygiene, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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Liu J, DU C, Wang Y, Yu Z. Anti-fatigue activities of polysaccharides extracted from Hericium erinaceus.. Exp Ther Med 2014; 9:483-487. [PMID: 25574220 PMCID: PMC4280918 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2014.2139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 12/05/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Hericium erinaceus (HEP) is a notable medicinal fungus grown in China and other oriental countries. Polysaccharides from HEP have recently attracted considerable attention due to their numerous physiological activities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-fatigue activity of HEP in a mouse model. After one week of acclimation, mice were randomly divided into four groups: a control group, a low-dose HEP-treated group, a moderate-dose HEP-treated group, and a high-dose HEP-treated group. The treated groups received HEP (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg, ig), while the control group received saline solution. Following treatment for 28 days, the mice performed a forced swimming test until they were exhausted, then the exhaustive swimming time was recorded along with certain biochemical parameters related to fatigue, including blood lactic acid (BLA), serum urea nitrogen (SUN), tissue glycogen, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and malondialdehyde (MDA). These results suggested that HEP has significant anti-fatigue activity by decreasing BLA, SUN and MDA content, as well as increasing tissue glycogen content and antioxidant enzyme activity. Based on these results, this study provided theoretical support for the application of HEP in the field of sports nutrition.
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- Section of Basketball, Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, P.R. China
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- Section of Basketball, Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, P.R. China
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- Section of Basketball, Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, P.R. China
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- School of Physical Education, South-Central University for Nationalities, Hongshan, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P.R. China
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Qi B, Zhang L, Zhang Z, Ouyang J, Huang H. Effects of ginsenosides-Rb1 on exercise-induced oxidative stress in forced swimming mice. Pharmacogn Mag 2014; 10:458-63. [PMID: 25422546 PMCID: PMC4239723 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.141818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2013] [Revised: 08/24/2013] [Accepted: 09/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: The fleshy root of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer (ginseng) is one of the most well-known and valued herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. Ginsenosides are considered mainly responsible for the pharmacological activities of ginseng. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of ginsenoside-Rb1 (G-Rb1) on swimming exercise-induced oxidative stress in male mice. Materials and Methods: A total of 48 animals were randomly divided into four groups, with twelve mice in each group. The first, second and third groups were designed as G-Rb1 treatment groups, got 25, 50 and 100 mg/kg bodyweight of G-Rb1, respectively. The fourth group was designed as the control group, got physiologic saline. The mice were intragastrically administered once daily for 4 weeks. The weight-loaded forced swimming test was conducted on the final day of experimentation. Then the exhaustive swimming time, blood lactate, serum creatine kinase (CK), malondialdehyde (MDA) and antioxidant enzymes in liver of mice were measured. Results: The results showed that G-Rb1 could prolong the exhaustive swimming time and improve exercise endurance capacity of mice, as well as accelerate the clearance of blood lactate and decrease serum CK activities. Meanwhile, G-Rb1 could decrease MDA contents and increase superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase activities in liver of mice. Conclusions: The study suggested that G-Rb1 possessed protective effects on swimming exercise-induced oxidative stress in mice.
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- Bo Qi
- Department of Physical Education, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P.R. China
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- Department of Sports and Arts, Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, P.R. China
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- Physical Education Institute, Xinxiang Polytechnic College, Xinxiang, Henan 453000, P.R. China
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- Department of Physical Education, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P.R. China
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- Department of Physical Education, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P.R. China
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Horng CT, Huang JK, Wang HY, Huang CC, Chen FA. Antioxidant and antifatigue activities of Polygonatum Alte-lobatum Hayata rhizomes in rats. Nutrients 2014; 6:5327-37. [PMID: 25421533 PMCID: PMC4245592 DOI: 10.3390/nu6115327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2014] [Revised: 10/22/2014] [Accepted: 10/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Polygonatum alte-lobatum Hayata, a rhizomatous perennial herb, belongs to the Liliaceae family and is endemic to Taiwan. We investigated the antioxidant and anti-fatigue activities of P. alte-lobatum in exercised rats. Levels of polyphenols, flavonoids and polysaccharides and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free-radical scavenging activity were measured in extracts of P. alte-lobatum (EPA). Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups for 8-week treatment with vehicle (control) and low-, medium-, and high-dose EPA (LEPA, MEPA, HEPA; 0, 75, 150, and 375 mg/kg/day, respectively). Exercise performance was evaluated by exhaustive treadmill exercise time and by changes in body composition and biochemical variables at the end of the experiment. EPA contained polyphenols, flavonoids and polysaccharides, with polysaccharide content at least 26 times greater than that of polyphenols and flavonoids. Trend analysis revealed that EPA dose-dependently scavenged DPPH free radicals. EPA treatment dose-dependently increased endurance running time to exhaustion and superoxide dismutase activity and total antioxidant ability of blood. EPA dose-dependently decreased serum urea nitrogen and malondialdehyde levels after exercise. Hepatic glycogen content, an important energy source for exercise, was significantly increased with EPA treatment. EPA could be a potential agent with an anti-fatigue pharmacological function.
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- Chi-Ting Horng
- Department of Ophthalmology and Medical Education Center, Kaohsiung Armed Force General Hospital, Kaohsiung 80284, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacy & Graduate Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Tajen University, Pingtung 90741, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacy & Graduate Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Tajen University, Pingtung 90741, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacy & Graduate Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Tajen University, Pingtung 90741, Taiwan.
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