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Hao H, Xu Y, Chen R, Qi S, Liu X, Lin B, Chen X, Zhang X, Yue L, Chen C. Protective effects of chlorogenic acid against cyclophosphamide induced liver injury in mice. Biotech Histochem 2024; 99:33-43. [PMID: 38018995 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2023.2287452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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We investigated possible protective effects of chlorogenic acid (CGA) against cyclophosphamide (CP) induced hepatic injury in mice. We measured aminotransferase alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) levels in the serum. We assayed catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in hepatic tissue. We assessed expression of nuclear transcription factor 2 (Nrf2) and Kelch sample related protein-1 (keap1) proteins in hepatic tissues using immunohistochemistry. The relative mRNA expression levels of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), NADH quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were determined using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Hematoxylin & eosin staining was used to assess liver histopathology. We found that administration of CGA prior to induction of injury by CP decreased serum ALT, AST and MDA expressions in hepatic tissue, while CAT, SOD, GSH and GSH-Px concentrations were increased. We found that hepatocytes of animals administered CGA gradually returned to normal morphology. CGA increased the protein expression of Nrf2 in murine hepatic tissue. Administration of CGA up-regulated mRNA expression levels of HO-1, NQO1, TNF-α and IL-6 in hepatic tissue. CGA exhibited a marked protective effect on CP induced liver injury in mice.
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- Hao Hao
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hanzhong Central Hospital, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources/QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C./Qinba State Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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Sha JY, Chen KC, Liu ZB, Li W, Lu YS, Liu S, Ma JK, Qu D, Sun YS. Ginseng-DF ameliorates intestinal mucosal barrier injury and enhances immunity in immunosuppressed mice by regulating MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathways. Eur J Nutr 2024; 63:1487-1500. [PMID: 38748287 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-024-03378-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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PURPOSE Dietary fiber (DF) has a good application prospect in effectively restoring the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier. Ginseng-DF has good physicochemical properties and physiological activity and shows positive effects in enhancing immunity. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effect of Ginseng-DF on intestinal mucosal barrier injury induced by cyclophosphamide (CTX) in immunosuppressed mice and its possible mechanism. METHODS The effects of Gginseng-DF on immune function in mice were studied by delayed-type hypersensitivy, lymphocyte proliferation assay and NK cytotoxicity assay, the T lymphocyte differentiation and intestinal barrier integrity were analyzed by flow cytometry and western blot. RESULTS Ginseng-DF (2.5% and 5%) could attenuate the inhibition of DTH response by CTX, promote the transformation and proliferation of lymphocytes, and stimulate NK effector cell activity. At the same time, Ginseng-DF could restore the proportion of CD4+/CD8+ T lymphocytes induced by CTX to different extents, improved spleen tissue damage, promoted the secretion of immunoglobulin IgG, and enhanced body immunity. More importantly, Ginseng-DF could up-regulate the contents of TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-6 and IL-1β in serum and intestine of immunosuppressed mice to maintain the balance between Th1/Th2 cytokines, and improve the permeability of intestinal mucosal barrier. Meanwhile, Ginseng-DF could reduce intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis and improve intestinal adaptive immunity in CTX-induced immunosuppressed mice by regulating MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway. CONCLUSION Ginseng-DF can be used as a safe dietary supplement to enhance body immunity and reduce intestinal mucosal injury caused by CTX.
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- Ji-Yue Sha
- Institute of Special Wild Economic Animals and Plants, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130112, China
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- Institute of Special Wild Economic Animals and Plants, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130112, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Institute of Special Wild Economic Animals and Plants, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130112, China
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- Looking Up 9 Starry Sky Medical Research Center, Siping, 136000, China.
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- Baker (Jilin) Special Medical Health Industry Co., Ltd., Changchun, 130102, China
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- Institute of Special Wild Economic Animals and Plants, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130112, China
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- Institute of Special Wild Economic Animals and Plants, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130112, China.
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Wang HP, Lin ZZ, Yin Q, Du J. Screening of GLP-1r agonists from natural products using affinity ultrafiltration screening coupled with UPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS technology: a case study of Panax ginseng. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2024:1-13. [PMID: 39037429 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2024.2378821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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In our study, a method based on affinity ultrafiltration screening coupled with UPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS technology was established to select Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists from natural products, and as an example, the GLP-1R agonists from Panax ginseng was selected using our established method. As a result, total five GLP-1R agonists were selected from Panax ginseng for the first time. Our results indicated that activating GLP-1R to promote insulin secretion probably was another important hypoglycemia mechanism for ginsenosides in Panax ginseng, which had great influence on the study of the anti-diabetes effect of ginsenosides.
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- Hong-Ping Wang
- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd, Beijing 100011, China
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- Beijing Zhongyan Tongrentang Pharmaceutical R & D Co., Ltd., National Engineering Research Center for R&D of TCM Multi-ingredient Drugs, Beijing 100079, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd, Beijing 100011, China
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- Beijing Tongrentang Group, Beijing 100000, China
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Lee HG, Hur J, Won JP, Seo HG. Ginseng (Panax ginseng) leaf extract modulates the expression of heme oxygenase-1 to attenuate osteoclast differentiation. Fitoterapia 2024; 173:105831. [PMID: 38278423 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Osteoporosis is an aging disease characterized by an imbalance between bone formation and resorption. However, drugs that inhibit bone resorption have various adverse effects. Ginseng (Panax ginseng), a prominent herbal medicine in East Asia for >2000 years, is renowned for its manifold beneficial properties, including antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-adipogenic activities. Despite its long history of use, the pharmacological functions of ginseng leaves are not yet fully comprehended. In this study, we evaluated the potential effects of ginseng leaf extract (GLE) on receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclast differentiation in RAW264.7 macrophage cells. Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining revealed that GLE had significant anti-osteoclastogenic activity. GLE significantly reduced mRNA levels of osteoclast differentiation markers including TRAP, nuclear factor of activated T cell cytoplasmic 1, and cathepsin K. It also suppressed the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and secretion of high mobility group box-1 (HMGB1) in RANKL-treated RAW264.7 cells. In addition, GLE upregulated dose- and time-dependently the expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), eventually suppressing ROS production and HMGB1 secretion. This effects of GLE were significantly reversed by Tin Protoporphyrin IX dichloride, an inhibitor of HO-1, and HO-1 shRNA, indicating that HO-1 potently inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation by inhibiting ROS production and HMGB1 secretion. Taken together, these observations suggest that GLE could have therapeutic potential as a natural product-derived medicine for the treatment of bone disorders.
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- Hyuk Gyoon Lee
- Department of Animal Food Resources, College of Sang-Huh Life Sciences, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Food Resources, College of Sang-Huh Life Sciences, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Food Resources, College of Sang-Huh Life Sciences, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Food Resources, College of Sang-Huh Life Sciences, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Zhou L, Yin X, Fang B, He J, Zhan J, Zhang X, Wang R. Effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis IU100 on Immunomodulation and Gut Microbiota in Immunosuppressed Mice. Microorganisms 2024; 12:493. [PMID: 38543544 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12030493if:] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/26/2024] Open
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Probiotics are live microorganisms with immunomodulatory effects in a strain-specific and dose-dependent manner. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis IU100 is a new probiotic strain isolated from healthy adults. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of IU100 on cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppression in mice. The results showed that IU100 significantly ameliorated CTX-induced decreases in body weight and immune organ indices. The promoted delayed-type hypersensitivity, serum hemolysins and immunoglobulin (IgA, IgG and IgM) levels after IU100 treatment indicated its enhancing role in cellular and humoral immunity. In addition, oral administration of IU100 increased serum cytokine (IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IFN-γ, TNF-α) levels dose-dependently, which are associated with CTX-induced shifts in the Th1/Th2 balance. The probiotic IU100 also modulated the composition of gut microbiota by reducing the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio; increasing beneficial Muribaculaceae and the Lachnospiraceae NK4A136 group; and inhibiting harmful Clostridium sensu stricto 1, Faecalibaculum and Staphylococcus at the genus level. The above genera were found to be correlated with serum cytokines and antibody levels. These findings suggest that IU100 effectively enhances the immune function of immunosuppressed mice, induced by CTX, by regulating gut microbiota.
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- Limian Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China
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Zhou L, Yin X, Fang B, He J, Zhan J, Zhang X, Wang R. Effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis IU100 on Immunomodulation and Gut Microbiota in Immunosuppressed Mice. Microorganisms 2024; 12:493. [PMID: 38543544 PMCID: PMC10972214 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12030493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Probiotics are live microorganisms with immunomodulatory effects in a strain-specific and dose-dependent manner. Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis IU100 is a new probiotic strain isolated from healthy adults. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of IU100 on cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppression in mice. The results showed that IU100 significantly ameliorated CTX-induced decreases in body weight and immune organ indices. The promoted delayed-type hypersensitivity, serum hemolysins and immunoglobulin (IgA, IgG and IgM) levels after IU100 treatment indicated its enhancing role in cellular and humoral immunity. In addition, oral administration of IU100 increased serum cytokine (IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IFN-γ, TNF-α) levels dose-dependently, which are associated with CTX-induced shifts in the Th1/Th2 balance. The probiotic IU100 also modulated the composition of gut microbiota by reducing the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio; increasing beneficial Muribaculaceae and the Lachnospiraceae NK4A136 group; and inhibiting harmful Clostridium sensu stricto 1, Faecalibaculum and Staphylococcus at the genus level. The above genera were found to be correlated with serum cytokines and antibody levels. These findings suggest that IU100 effectively enhances the immune function of immunosuppressed mice, induced by CTX, by regulating gut microbiota.
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- Limian Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China; (L.Z.)
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China; (L.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China; (L.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China; (L.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China; (L.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China; (L.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100190, China; (L.Z.)
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Idoko ND, Chukwuma IF, Nworah FN, Mba SE, Joshua PE, Nwodo OFC, Abusudah WF, Almohmadi NH, de Waard M. Immunomodulatory effects of epiphytic Loranthus micranthus leaf extracts collected from two host plants: Psidium guajava and Parkia biglobosa. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:7. [PMID: 38166988 PMCID: PMC10759741 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04282-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Immunological abnormalities are implicated in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. Due to the drug-related adverse effects of currently available orthodox immunomodulators, natural immunomodulators are being looked upon as potential agents to replace them in therapeutic regimens. This research aimed to investigate the immunomodulatory potential of L. micranthus extracts epiphytic on Psidium guajava (LMPGE) and Parkia biglobosa (LMPBE). METHODS Phytochemical screening and acute toxicity testing were carried out to identify the phytoconstituents and safety profiles of the extracts. The extracts' innate and adaptive immunomodulatory potentials were determined in experimental animals using in vivo leucocyte mobilization, delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) response, hemagglutination antibody titre, and cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression models. Levamisole was used as the standard drug throughout the study. RESULTS Compared to LMPBE, LMPGE contained significantly (p < 0.05) more tannins, cyanogenic glycosides, saponins, reducing sugars, glycosides, flavonoids, and alkaloids. Furthermore, the groups treated with the extracts had a significant (p < 0.05) increase in the total number of leucocytes, neutrophils, basophils, and antibody titers relative to the untreated control. In the same way, the treatment raised TLC in cyclophosphamide-intoxicated rats, with 250 mg/kg b. w. of LMPGE and LMPBE recording 9712.50 ± 178.00 and 8000.00 ± 105.00 × 109 /L, respectively, compared to 3425.00 ± 2 5.00 × 109 /L in the untreated group. Overall, LMPGE was more effective. CONCLUSIONS The findings from this study suggest that L. micranthus epiphytic in Psidium guajava and Parkia biglobosa has possible immune stimulating potential.
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- Ngozi Dorathy Idoko
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, UMM AL-QURA University, Makkah, 24381, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Nutrition Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, UMM AL-QURA University, Makkah, 24381, Saudi Arabia
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- Smartox Biotechnology, 6 rue des Platanes, 38120, Saint-Egrève, France
- L'institut du thorax, INSERM, CNRS, Univ nantes, F-44007, Nantes, France
- Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, LabEx «Ion Channels, Science & Therapeutics, F-06560, Valbonne, France
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He Z, Xie H, Xu H, Wu J, Zeng W, He Q, Jobin C, Jin S, Lan P. Chemotherapy-induced microbiota exacerbates the toxicity of chemotherapy through the suppression of interleukin-10 from macrophages. Gut Microbes 2024; 16:2319511. [PMID: 38400752 PMCID: PMC10896127 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2319511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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The gut microbiota has been shown to influence the efficacy and toxicity of chemotherapy, thereby affecting treatment outcomes. Understanding the mechanism by which microbiota affects chemotherapeutic toxicity would have a profound impact on cancer management. In this study, we report that fecal microbiota transplantation from oxaliplatin-exposed mice promotes toxicity in recipient mice. Splenic RNA sequencing and macrophage depletion experiment showed that the microbiota-induced toxicity of oxaliplatin in mice was dependent on macrophages. Furthermore, oxaliplatin-mediated toxicity was exacerbated in Il10-/- mice, but not attenuated in Rag1-/- mice. Adoptive transfer of macrophage into Il10-/- mice confirmed the role of macrophage-derived IL-10 in the improvement of oxaliplatin-induced toxicity. Depletion of fecal Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium was associated with the exacerbation of oxaliplatin-mediated toxicity, whereas supplementation with these probiotics alleviated chemotherapy-induced toxicity. Importantly, IL-10 administration and probiotics supplementation did not attenuate the antitumor efficacy of chemotherapy. Clinically, patients with colorectal cancer exposed to oxaliplatin exhibited downregulation of peripheral CD45+IL-10+ cells. Collectively, our findings indicate that microbiota-mediated IL-10 production influences tolerance to chemotherapy, and thus represents a potential clinical target.
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- Zhen He
- Department of General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microbiome and Chronic Diseases, Sun Yat-sen University, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microbiome and Chronic Diseases, Sun Yat-sen University, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microbiome and Chronic Diseases, Sun Yat-sen University, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Medicine, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Florida, Florida, USA
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microbiome and Chronic Diseases, Sun Yat-sen University, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Choi J, Rod-in W, Jang AY, Park WJ. Arctoscopus japonicus Lipids Enhance Immunity of Mice with Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression. Foods 2023; 12:3292. [PMID: 37685225 PMCID: PMC10486990 DOI: 10.3390/foods12173292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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A lipid extract was obtained from eggs of the sailfin sandfish, Arctoscopus japonicus. Immunostimulatory effects of A. japonicus lipids incorporated with PEG6000 (AJ-PEG) on immunosuppressed mice treated with cyclophosphamide (CY) were investigated. AJ-PEG was administered orally to mice at different concentrations of 25 to 100 mg/kg body weight (BW). CY was injected to mice intraperitoneally at 80 mg/kg BW. Administration of AJ-PEG significantly increased the spleen index of CY-treated mice. AJ-PEG also stimulated the proliferation of splenic lymphocytes and natural killer (NK) activity. Immune-associated cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, TNF-α, and IFN-γ as well as TLR4 were overexpressed in splenic lymphocytes. Furthermore, AJ-PEG significantly increased splenic CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes. In peritoneal macrophages, AJ-PEG administration improved proliferation, nitric oxide (NO) production, and phagocytosis. It also upregulated iNOS, COX-2, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α expression. Taken together, these results suggest that AJ-PEG can be used in animal models with immunosuppressive conditions as a potent immunomodulatory agent.
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- JeongUn Choi
- Department of Wellness-Bio Industry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea; (W.R.-i.); (A.-y.J.)
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea; (W.R.-i.); (A.-y.J.)
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea; (W.R.-i.); (A.-y.J.)
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- Department of Wellness-Bio Industry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea; (W.R.-i.); (A.-y.J.)
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Zhang H, Sun Y, Fan M, Zhang Y, Liang Z, Zhang L, Gao X, He X, Li X, Zhao D, Sagratini G, Su H, Qi W. Prevention effect of total ginsenosides and ginseng extract from Panax ginseng on cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression in mice. Phytother Res 2023; 37:3583-3601. [PMID: 37070654 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Oral decoction is widely applied in traditional Chinese medicines. The polysaccharides of decoction promote the exposure of small molecules and increase their bioavailability. This study mainly compared the component and activities of total ginsenosides (TGS) and ginseng extract (GE) on immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide. Thirty-two mice were randomly divided into control, model, TGS, and GE groups. The mice were orally administered for 28 days and then injected with cyclophosphamide on the last four days. The results of component analysis showed the total content of 12 ginsenosides in TGS (67.21%) was higher than GE (2.04%); the total content of 17 amino acids in TGS (1.41%) was lower than GE (5.36%); the total content of 10 monosaccharides was similar in TGS (74.12%) and GE (76.36%). The animal results showed that both TGS and GE protected the hematopoietic function of bone marrow by inhibiting cell apoptosis, and recovering the normal cell cycle of BM; maintained the dynamic balance between the Th1 and Th2 cells; also protected the spleen, thymus, and liver. Meanwhile, TGS and GE protected the intestinal bacteria of immunosuppressed mice by increasing the abundance of lactobacillus and decreasing the abundance of the odoribacter and clostridia_UCG-014. The prevention effect of GE was superior to TGS in some parameters. In conclusion, TGS and GE protected the immune function of immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide. Meanwhile, GE showed higher bioavailability and bioactivity compared with TGS, because the synergistic effect of polysaccharides and ginsenosides plays an important role in protecting the immune function.
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- He Zhang
- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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Zhang H, Sun Y, Fan M, Zhang Y, Liang Z, Zhang L, Gao X, He X, Li X, Zhao D, Sagratini G, Su H, Qi W. Prevention effect of total ginsenosides and ginseng extract from Panax ginseng on cyclophosphamide‐induced immunosuppression in mice. Phytother Res 2023; 37:3583-3601. [DOI: doi.org/10.1002/ptr.7836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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AbstractOral decoction is widely applied in traditional Chinese medicines. The polysaccharides of decoction promote the exposure of small molecules and increase their bioavailability. This study mainly compared the component and activities of total ginsenosides (TGS) and ginseng extract (GE) on immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide. Thirty‐two mice were randomly divided into control, model, TGS, and GE groups. The mice were orally administered for 28 days and then injected with cyclophosphamide on the last four days. The results of component analysis showed the total content of 12 ginsenosides in TGS (67.21%) was higher than GE (2.04%); the total content of 17 amino acids in TGS (1.41%) was lower than GE (5.36%); the total content of 10 monosaccharides was similar in TGS (74.12%) and GE (76.36%). The animal results showed that both TGS and GE protected the hematopoietic function of bone marrow by inhibiting cell apoptosis, and recovering the normal cell cycle of BM; maintained the dynamic balance between the Th1 and Th2 cells; also protected the spleen, thymus, and liver. Meanwhile, TGS and GE protected the intestinal bacteria of immunosuppressed mice by increasing the abundance of lactobacillus and decreasing the abundance of the odoribacter and clostridia_UCG‐014. The prevention effect of GE was superior to TGS in some parameters. In conclusion, TGS and GE protected the immune function of immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide. Meanwhile, GE showed higher bioavailability and bioactivity compared with TGS, because the synergistic effect of polysaccharides and ginsenosides plays an important role in protecting the immune function.
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- He Zhang
- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine Changchun China
- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- School of Pharmacy University of Camerino Camerino Italy
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- College of Pharmacy Changchun University of Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- College of Pharmacy Changchun University of Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- College of Pharmacy Changchun University of Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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- Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of BioMacromolecules of Chinese Medicine; Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Changchun China
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Wang HP, Fan CL, Lin ZZ, Yin Q, Zhao C, Peng P, Zhang R, Wang ZJ, Du J, Wang ZB. Screening of Potential α-Glucosidase Inhibitors from the Roots and Rhizomes of Panax Ginseng by Affinity Ultrafiltration Screening Coupled with UPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS Method. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052069. [PMID: 36903317 PMCID: PMC10004417 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Panax ginseng was a traditional Chinese medicine with various pharmacological activities and one of its important activities was hypoglycemic activity; therefore, panax ginseng has been used in China as an adjuvant in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. In vivo and in vitro tests have revealed that ginsenosides, which are derived from the roots and rhizomes of panax ginseng have anti-diabetic effects and produce different hypoglycemic mechanisms by acting on some specific molecular targets, such as SGLT1, GLP-1, GLUTs, AMPK, and FOXO1. α-Glucosidase is another important hypoglycemic molecular target, and its inhibitors can inhibit the activity of α-Glucosidase so as to delay the absorption of dietary carbohydrates and finally reduce postprandial blood sugar. However, whether ginsenosides have the hypoglycemic mechanism of inhibiting α-Glucosidase activity, and which ginsenosides exactly attribute to the inhibitory effect as well as the inhibition degree are not clear, which needs to be addressed and systematically studied. To solve this problem, affinity ultrafiltration screening coupled with UPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS technology was used to systematically select α-Glucosidase inhibitors from panax ginseng. The ligands were selected through our established effective data process workflow based on systematically analyzing all compounds in the sample and control specimens. As a result, a total of 24 α-Glucosidase inhibitors were selected from panax ginseng, and it was the first time that ginsenosides were systematically studied for the inhibition of α-Glucosidase. Meanwhile, our study revealed that inhibiting α-Glucosidase activity probably was another important mechanism for ginsenosides treating diabetes mellitus. In addition, our established data process workflow can be used to select the active ligands from other natural products using affinity ultrafiltration screening.
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- Hong-Ping Wang
- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing 100011, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +86-10-87632655
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- Beijing Tongrentang Technology Development Co., Ltd., Beijing 100079, China
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- Beijing Tongrentang Technology Development Co., Ltd., Beijing 100079, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing 100011, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing 100011, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing 100011, China
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- Beijing Zhongyan Tongrentang Pharmaceutical R & D Co., Ltd., Beijing 100000, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing 100011, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing 100011, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing 100011, China
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Zhang YT, Tian W, Lu YS, Li ZM, Ren DD, Zhang Y, Sha JY, Huo XH, Li SS, Sun YS. American ginseng with different processing methods ameliorate immunosuppression induced by cyclophosphamide in mice via the MAPK signaling pathways. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1085456. [PMID: 37153583 PMCID: PMC10160487 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1085456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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This study aimed to clarify the effects of two processed forms of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) on immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide (CTX) in mice. In the CTX-induced immunosuppressive model, mice were given either steamed American ginseng (American ginseng red, AGR) or raw American ginseng (American ginseng soft branch, AGS) by intragastric administration. Serum and spleen tissues were collected, and the pathological changes in mice spleens were observed by conventional HE staining. The expression levels of cytokines were detected by ELISA, and the apoptosis of splenic cells was determined by western blotting. The results showed that AGR and AGS could relieve CTX-induced immunosuppression through the enhanced immune organ index, improved cell-mediated immune response, increased serum levels of cytokines (TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-2) and immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM), as well as macrophage activities including carbon clearance and phagocytic index. AGR and AGS downregulated the expression of BAX and elevated the expression of Bcl-2, p-P38, p-JNK, and p-ERK in the spleens of CTX-injected animals. Compared to AGS, AGR significantly improved the number of CD4+CD8-T lymphocytes, the spleen index, and serum levels of IgA, IgG, TNF-α, and IFN-γ. The expression of the ERK/MAPK pathway was markedly increased. These findings support the hypothesis that AGR and AGS are effective immunomodulatory agents capable of preventing immune system hypofunction. Future research may investigate the exact mechanism to rule out any unforeseen effects of AGR and AGS.
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- Yan-Ting Zhang
- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Cash Crops, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, China
- *Correspondence: Shan-Shan Li, ; Yin-Shi Sun,
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
- *Correspondence: Shan-Shan Li, ; Yin-Shi Sun,
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Song-xin L, Zhi-man L, Zi-jun S, Yun-shi X, Li-juan Z, Duo-duo R, Yin-shi S. Effect of velvet antler on the immune activity of cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice. FOOD AGR IMMUNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/09540105.2022.2128070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Liu Song-xin
- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Generic Manufacture Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Linyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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Ma A, Zou F, Zhang R, Zhao X. The effects and underlying mechanisms of medicine and food homologous flowers on the prevention and treatment of related diseases. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14430. [PMID: 36165435 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The theory of medicine and food homology has a long history in China. Numerous traditional Chinese medicinal could be used as both medicine and food. Many flower medicinal materials also belong to the homology of medicine and food, such as Chrysanthemum morifolium, Lonicera japonica, Crocus sativus, and Lonicera macranthoides. They mainly contain flavonoids, organic acids, terpenoids, and other active ingredients, which have a variety of medicinal values, including anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antioxidant. There are many formulations and functional foods containing these plants in Chinese medicine, which have a variety of nutritional and health effects on the human body. In this review, 10 widely used flowers were selected to review their pharmacological activities, prevention and treatment of related diseases and underlying mechanisms, and discussed the current limitations and future development prospects, hoping to provide references for the research on the development and utilization of natural medical flowers. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The "homology of medicine and food" flowers have a wide range of uses and are of great research value. In this paper, we introduce 10 "homology of medicine and food" flowers. Their active ingredients, pharmacological activities, and treatments for related diseases are reviewed, and the limitations and development prospects of the "homology of medicine and food" flowers are discussed. It is hoped that this will contribute to the development of the food and pharmacological fields.
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- Aijinxiu Ma
- Faculty of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Material Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Jiahehongsheng (Shenzhen) Health Industry Group, Shenzhen, China
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- Faculty of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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Peng X, Tang F, Yang Y, Li T, Hu X, Li S, Wu W, He K. Bidirectional effects and mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 298:115578. [PMID: 35917892 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The bidirectional property of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) was recorded in the classic work Medicine Origin (Yi Xue Qi Yuan) as early as the Jin and Yuan dynasties of ancient China. Since then, this imperative theory has been applied to guide the clinical application of TCMs. Studies have been performed to investigate this phenomenon only over the last three decades. A limited number of reviews on the bidirectional role of TCMs have been published, and almost all current studies are published in the Chinese language. AIM OF THE REVIEW The aim of this review is to provide the first comprehensive evidence regarding the bidirectional effects and the underlying mechanisms of TCMs and their active compounds. MATERIALS AND METHODS Information relevant to opposing pharmacological activities or opposing properties exerted by TCM prescriptions, herbal medicines, and their active compound, as well as their mechanisms was summarized by searching Chinese and English databases, including the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wan Fang Data, Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Wiley Online Library. RESULTS Although the bidirectional regulation of TCMs has been applied in the clinic since ancient times in China, only limited reviews have been published in Chinese. The existing data showed that bidirectional effects can be found in TCM prescriptions, herbal medicines, and pure active compounds. Additionally, the bidirectional role of TCMs was primarily reported in the modulation of immune function, blood circulation and hemostasis, gastrointestinal motility, the central nervous system and blood pressure. This may because the therapeutic outcomes of these disorders are more obvious than those of other complicated diseases. Intriguingly, some herbal medicines have multiple bidirectional activities; for instance, Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer showed bidirectional regulation of immune function and the central nervous system; Astragalus membranaceus can bidirectionally regulate blood pressure and immune function; and Rheum officinale Baill exerts bidirectional effects on blood circulation and hemostasis, gastrointestinal motility and immune function. The mechanisms underlying the bidirectional effects of TCMs are largely attributed to the complexity of herbal constituents, dosage differences, the processing of herbal medicine, and compatibility of medicines, the physiological conditions of patients and adaptogenic effects. CONCLUSION Uncovering the bidirectional effects and mechanisms of TCMs is of great importance for both scientific research and clinical applications. This review may help to facilitate the recognition of the bidirectional role of TCMs, to explain some seemingly-opposite phenomena in the pharmacological study of herbal medicines and to provide guidance for TCM practitioners.
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- Xiaonian Peng
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Synthetic Biology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, Hunan, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Synthetic Biology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Synthetic Biology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Synthetic Biology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Synthetic Biology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Synthetic Biology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, Hunan, China.
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rhCNB Improves Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunodeficiency in BALB/c Mice. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:4891399. [PMID: 36204132 PMCID: PMC9532092 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4891399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background This study aims to explore the immunomodulatory effect of rhCNB on mice with cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunodeficiency through TLR4/MAPK pathway. Methods BALB/c mice were randomly divided into three groups: a negative control group, an immunosuppression model group, and a rhCNB treatment group. Tail vein injection of cyclophosphamide (40 mg/kg) was used to establish a mouse immunosuppression model. Intraperitoneal injection of rhCNB (20 mg/kg) was administered to the treatment group, whereas equal quantities of normal saline were given to the control group and model group. Perform peripheral blood routine of CD4, CD8, and CD19 lymphocyte subsets and peripheral blood Th1/Th2 cell subsets 24 hours after the last administration. RT-PCR was used to detect mRNA levels of TLR4, P38, JNK, T-bet, and GATA3, the spleen immune organ index was measured, and the histopathological status of the spleen and thymus was observed. Results The results showed that compared with the control group, WBC, PLT, LYM, NEU, immune organ index, CD4+/CD8+ and CD19+ subgroup ratio, and peripheral blood Th1/Th2 cell subgroups decreased in the model group. The mRNA levels of TLR4, P38, JNK, T-bet, and GATA3 decreased compared with the model group, while they increased in the treatment group. Conclusions rhCNB has an immunomodulatory effect by regulating the expression of Th1/Th2 cytokine balance through the TLR4/MAPK signaling pathway and promoting the differentiation and proliferation of lymphocytes, thereby improving the immune function.
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He Y, Huang L, Jiang P, Xu G, Sun T. Immunological regulation of the active fraction from Polygonatum sibiricum F. Delaroche based on improvement of intestinal microflora and activation of RAW264.7 cells. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 293:115240. [PMID: 35367575 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Polygonatum sibiricum, known as "Huangjing" in Chinese traditional medicine, of which functions include invigorating Qi and nourishing Yin, tonifying spleen and kidney, which are considered to replenish energy, and strengthen immunity. However, both the active components and mechanism of the immune-enhancing effect of Polygonatum sibiricum have not been clarified. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the immunoregulation effects of PSE30 (Polygonatum sibiricum ethanol 30) and PSE75 (Polygonatum sibiricum ethanol 75). The gut microbial and activation of RAW264.7 cells were also evaluated for exploring the mechanism of PSE75. MATERIALS AND METHODS Female ICR mice were randomly divided into different groups, which were pretreated with 0.9% saline, Yupingfeng granules, different dosage of PSE30 or PSE75. And the immunosuppressed mice model was constructed using cyclophosphamide. And the total duration of the experiment was 15 d. After that, the serum Immunoglobulins G (IgG) and Immunoglobulins M (IgM) antibody, regular blood testing, assessment of natural killer cell activity, and histological observation of spleen in immunosuppressed mice were measured to evaluate the immunoregulation effects of PSE30 and PSE75. Besides, effects of PSE75 on gut microbial were evaluated using 16s rRNA sequence. And the mRNA expression and cytokine secretion of RAW264.7 cell were evaluated to analyze the immunoregulation mechanism of PSE75. RESULTS The content of serum IgG, IgM was significantly elevated by PSE75 (P<0.05, P<0.001). The NK cells killing activity in splenocytes against K562 cells induced by PSE30, and PSE75 was pronounced higher than that of the model group (P < 0.05). Both mRNA expression of Th1 molecular markers including interleukin (IL)-2, interferon (IFN)-γ, and signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) 4, and Th2 molecular markers including IL-4 in splenocytes were markedly enhanced by PSE30, and PSE75 (P < 0.05, P < 0.01, or P < 0.001). Besides, the result of 16s rRNA sequence indicated that PSE75 could recover the gut microbial community disturbed by cyclophosphamide. PSE75 could markedly promote the secretion of IL-6, IL-10, and IL-12 p40 from RAW264.7 cell (P<0.01, or P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS PSE75 was proved to be a more promising immunomodulation agent, of which may enhance the immunity of immunosuppressed mice by improving gut microbial and activating macrophages. And PSE75 could be developed as a good immune booster in the future.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering of West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, PR China.
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Dong YJ, Lin MQ, Fang X, Xie ZY, Luo R, Teng X, Li B, Li B, Li LZ, Jin HY, Yu QX, Lv GY, Chen SH. Modulating effects of a functional food containing Dendrobium officinale on immune response and gut microbiota in mice treated with cyclophosphamide. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Zheng S, Zheng H, Zhang R, Piao X, Hu J, Zhu Y, Wang Y. Immunomodulatory Effect of Ginsenoside Rb2 Against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression in Mice. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:927087. [PMID: 35814238 PMCID: PMC9263391 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.927087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Ginsenoside Rb2 (Rb2), a fundamental saponin produced and isolated from ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer), has a wide range of biological actions. The objective of this investigation was to see if ginsenoside Rb2 has any immunomodulatory properties against cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppression. For the positive control group, levamisole hydrochloride (LD) was used. We discovered that intraperitoneal injection of Rb2 (5, 10, 20 mg/kg) could relieve CTX-induced immunosuppression by enhanced immune organ index, reduced the pathological characteristics of immunosuppression, promoted natural killer (NK) cells viability, improved cell-mediated immune response, boosted the IFN-γ (Interferon-gamma), TNF-α (Tumor necrosis factor-alpha), IL-2 (Interleukin-2), and IgG (Immunoglobulin G), as well as macrophage activity like carbon clearance and phagocytic index. Rb2 significantly elevated the mRNA expression of IL-4 (Interleukin-4), SYK (Tyrosine-protein kinase-SYK), IL-2, TNF-α, and IL-6 (Interleukin-6) in the spleen of CTX-injected animals. Molecular docking results showed that Rb2 had excellent binding properties with IL-4, SYK, IL-2, TNF, and IL-6, indicating the target protein might be strongly correlated with the immunomodulatory effect of Rb2. Taken together, ginsenoside Rb2 can improve the immune function that is declined in CTX-induced immunosuppressed mice, the efficacy maybe due to the regulation of related cytokine and mRNA expression.
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- Siwen Zheng
- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ginseng Breeding and Development, Changchun, China
- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ginseng Breeding and Development, Changchun, China
- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ginseng Breeding and Development, Changchun, China
- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ginseng Breeding and Development, Changchun, China
- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
- Animal Science and Technology College, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Jilin, China
- *Correspondence: Yanzhu Zhu, ; Yingping Wang,
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ginseng Breeding and Development, Changchun, China
- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
- *Correspondence: Yanzhu Zhu, ; Yingping Wang,
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Qu D, Huo XH, Li ZM, Hua M, Lu YS, Chen JB, Li SS, Wen LK, Sun YS. Sediment formation and analysis of the main chemical components of aqueous extracts from different parts of ginseng roots. Food Chem 2022; 379:132146. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Qu D, Hu H, Lian S, Sun W, Si H. The Protective Effects of Three Polysaccharides From Abrus cantoniensis Against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression and Oxidative Damage. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:870042. [PMID: 35585861 PMCID: PMC9108546 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.870042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study was designed to systematically elucidate the immunomodulatory and antioxidant effects of three polysaccharide fractions (ACP60, ACP80, and ACPt2) from Abrus cantoniensis on cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced immunosuppressive mice. The experimental mice were divided into 12 groups, then modeled and administrated with different doses of three polysaccharides (50, 150, 300 mg/kg/day) by gavage. The results showed that ACP could markedly recover the CTX-induced decline in immune organ and hemocytes indexes and promote proliferation of splenocytes, earlap swelling rate, secretion of cytokines (TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-1β, IL-6), and immunoglobulin (Ig-M and Ig-G). Additionally, ACP improved the enzymatic activities of T-SOD and GSH-PX greatly, while the level of MDA was significantly decreased in the liver. In particular, ACPt2 had higher immunomodulatory and antioxidant activities than ACP60 and ACP80. Based on the present findings, ACP could be utilized as an efficacious candidate for immunomodulators and antioxidants, which provide a new application prospect in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Dongshuai Qu
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China
- Wenjing Sun
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
- *Correspondence: Hongbin Si
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Nam JH, Choi J, Monmai C, Rod-in W, Jang AY, You S, Park WJ. Immune-Enhancing Effects of Crude Polysaccharides from Korean Ginseng Berries on Spleens of Mice with Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 32:256-262. [PMID: 34949747 PMCID: PMC9628850 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2110.10021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer is well known as traditional herbal medicine, and ginseng berries are known to exhibit potential immune-enhancing functions. However, little is known about the in vivo immunomodulatory activity of Korean ginseng berries. In this study, crude Korean ginseng berries polysaccharides (GBP) were isolated and their immunomodulatory activities were investigated using cyclophosphamide (CY)-induced immunosuppressive BALB/c mice. In CY-treated mice, oral administration of GBP (50-500 mg/kg BW) remarkably increased their spleen sizes and spleen indices and activated NK cell activities. GBP also resulted in the proliferation of splenic lymphocytes (coordinating with ConA: plant mitogen which is known to stimulate T-cell or LPS: endotoxin which binds receptor complex in B cells to promote the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines) in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, GBP significantly stimulated mRNA expression levels of immune-associated genes including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interferon-γ (IFN-γ), toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in CY-treated mice. These results indicate that GBP is involved in immune effects against CY-induced immunosuppression. Thus, GBP could be developed as an immunomodulation agent for medicinal or functional food application.
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- Ju Hyun Nam
- Department of Wellness-Bio Industry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Wellness-Bio Industry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Wellness-Bio Industry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Wellness-Bio Industry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea,Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Wellness-Bio Industry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea,Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 25457, Republic of Korea,Corresponding author Phone: +82-33-640-2857 Fax: +82-33-640-2850 E-mail:
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Wan Y, Wang J, Xu JF, Tang F, Chen L, Tan YZ, Rao CL, Ao H, Peng C. Panax ginseng and its ginsenosides: potential candidates for the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced side effects. J Ginseng Res 2021; 45:617-630. [PMID: 34764717 PMCID: PMC8569258 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgr.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced side effects affect the quality of life and efficacy of treatment of cancer patients. Current approaches for treating the side effects of chemotherapy are poorly effective and may cause numerous harmful side effects. Therefore, developing new and effective drugs derived from natural non-toxic compounds for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced side effects is necessary. Experiments in vivo and in vitro indicate that Panax ginseng (PG) and its ginsenosides are undoubtedly non-toxic and effective options for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced side effects, such as nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, immunotoxicity, and hematopoietic inhibition. The mechanism focus on anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, and anti-apoptosis, as well as the modulation of signaling pathways, such as nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), P62/keap1/Nrf2, c-jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)/P53/caspase 3, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK), AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 4 (MKK4)/JNK, and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT. Since a systemic review of the effect and mechanism of PG and its ginsenosides on chemotherapy-induced side effects has not yet been published, we provide a comprehensive summarization with this aim and shed light on the future research of PG.
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Key Words
- 5-FU, 5-fluorouracil
- ADM, Adriamycin
- ALT, alanine aminotransferase
- AMO, Atractylodes macrocephala volatile oil
- AMPK, AMP-activated protein kinase
- ARE, antioxidant response element
- AST, aspartate aminotransferase
- BMNC, bone marrow nucleated cells
- CIA, chemotherapy-induced hair loss
- CK, compound K
- CP, cisplatin
- CY, cyclophosphamide
- CYP2E1, Cytochrome P450 E1
- Chemotherapy
- DAC, doses of docetaxel, doxorubicin as well as cyclophosphamide
- ERG, enzyme-treated eRG
- ERK, extracellular signal-regulated kinases
- FBG, fermented black ginseng
- FRG, probiotic-fermented eRG
- FRGE, fermented red ginseng extract
- GM-CSF, granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor
- Ginsenosides
- HEI-OC1, House Ear Institute-Organ of Corti 1
- HO-1, heme oxygenase-1
- HSPCS, haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells
- IL, interleukin
- JNK, c-jun N-terminal kinase
- KG-KH, the mixture of ginsenosides Rk3 and Rh4
- LLC-PK1, porcine renal proximal epithelial tubular
- LSK, Lin−Sca-1+c-kit+
- MAPK, mitogen-activated protein kinase
- MDA, malonaldehyde
- MEK, mitogen activated protein kinase
- MKK4, mitogen activated protein kinase kinase 4
- Mechanism
- NF-κB, nuclear factor-kappa B p65
- NQO, NAD (P) H quinone oxidoreductase
- Nrf2, nuclear factor erythroid related factor 2
- PG
- PG, Panax ginseng
- PGFR, PG flower
- PGLF, PG leaf
- PGRT, PG root
- PGS, PG total saponins
- PGSD, PG seeds
- PGSM, PG stem
- PI3K, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase
- PPD, protopanaxadiol
- PPT, protopanaxatriol
- Pharmacological effects
- RG, red ginseng
- RGE, red ginseng extract
- ROS, reactive oxygen species
- SREBP-1, sterol regulatory element binding protein 1
- Side effects
- TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor-α
- eRG, 50% ethanol-extracted RG
- mTOR, mammalian target of rapamycin
- wRG, water-extracted RG
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- Yan Wan
- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- College of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- R&D Center for Efficiency, Safety and Application in Chinese Materia Medica with Medical and Edible Values, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Characteristic Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Pharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Wang L, Ke J, Wang C, Li Y, Wu G, Ding Q, Luo Q, Cai R, Lv P, Song T, Xiong S. Efficacy and Safety of Banxia XieXin Decoction, a Blended Traditional Chinese Medicine, as Monotherapy for Patients With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Integr Cancer Ther 2021; 19:1534735420942587. [PMID: 32787468 PMCID: PMC7427017 DOI: 10.1177/1534735420942587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose: To explore a new therapeutic option for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the efficacy and safety of a group of traditional Chinese medicines (Banxia XieXin recipe) as monotherapy for patients with advanced HCC was studied. Materials and Methods: The study included 68 patients with advanced HCC from August 16,2016 to August 15,2019 for analysis. These eligible patients received treatment with Banxia XieXin recipe for at least 1 month. The primary endpoints were progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). The secondary efficacy endpoints included objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR). In addition, safety was also assessed. Results: The median treatment duration of these 68 patients was 10.3 months (range = 1.6-33.5 months), and follow-up is still ongoing. The median PFS was 6.07 months (95% confidence interval [CI] = 3.748-8.392 months), and the median OS was 12.60 months (95% CI = 8.019-17.181 months). The ORR was 10.3% and the DCR was 41.2%. In the subgroup analysis, the median OS in the transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) group was not reached, and the median OS in the NO TACE group was 11.30 months (95% CI = 3.219-19.381 months). In addition, no drug-related serious adverse events were observed during the study. Conclusion: This is the first clinical analysis of traditional Chinese medicine as a single treatment for advanced HCC. The obtained results are encouraging as they suggest that this panel of Chinese herbs is safe and it may be effective for patients with advanced HCC in a real-world clinical setting.
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- Lijuan Wang
- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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Comprehensive Quality Evaluation of American Ginseng for Different Parts and Abnormal Trait Based on the Major Ginsenoside Contents and Morphological Characteristics. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:8831080. [PMID: 33834075 PMCID: PMC8016571 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8831080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The demand for American ginseng, a famous traditional medicine and high-grade healthy food, has increased dramatically over recent years. However, only the main root is popular among consumers, whereas other parts of American ginseng are rarely available in the market. In this study, the contents of 5 major ginsenosides (Re, Rc, Rg1, Rd, and Rb1) were determined through high-performance liquid chromatography. Our study showed that all these 5 major ginsenosides are found in different parts of American ginseng plants, and the total content in different parts varied significantly in the following order: fibrous root > flower > branch root > main root > leaf > stem. Interestingly, the total content in the fibrous root was approximately 2.24 times higher than that in the main root. Further research indicated that the ginsenoside content in American ginseng with abnormal characteristics (physical deformity caused by disease and discolouration) is similar to that in the normal plant. Interestingly, a positive correlation was observed between the main root diameter and total ginsenoside content, whereas a negative correlation was observed between the main root length and total ginsenoside content. Our comprehensive study revealed that all parts of American ginseng, including the main root with abnormal characteristics, possess medicinal or economic value. Therefore, our results provide feasible evidence to further explore the potential application of American ginseng.
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Zhang J, An D, Fan Y, Tang Y, Diao Y. Effect of TMUV on immune organs of TMUV infected ducklings. Vet Microbiol 2021; 255:109033. [PMID: 33711568 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2021.109033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Tembusu Virus (TMUV), a pathogenic member of Flavivirus family, acts as the causative agent of egg-laying and has severely threatened the duck industry over the past few years. Thus far, the pathogenicity of such virus has been extensively studied, whereas TMUV on immune system has been less comprehensively assessed, especially on ducklings that exhibit more susceptible to TMUV attack. Accordingly, in the present study, 5-day-old ducklings were infected with TMUV-TC2B (104 TCID50) via intravenous injection, and mock ones were inoculated with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) in identical manner as control. At 1 day-post inoculation (dpi), the innate immunity was strongly activated, and reacted rapidly to TMUV invasion, which was reflected as the significantly up-regulated IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs), especially in immune organs (e.g., thymus, bursa of Fabricius (BF) and spleen). Subsequently, under the continuous monitoring, the levels of IgA, IgM and IgG acting as the representative immunoglobulins (Igs) were constantly higher than those of mock ducklings, demonstrating that humoral immunity also played a major role in anti-virus infection. Despite the immune system activated positively, TMUV still caused systemic infection, and in particular, the immune organs were subject to severe damage in the early infection. With our constant observation, the injury of spleen and BF turned out to be getting more serious, and at 6 dpi, TMUV antigen was widely detected in both of two immune organs by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and main histopathological lesion presented as lymphocytopenia. Moreover, the elevated apoptosis rate of splenic lymphocytes and the alteration of immune organ index also revealed the damage of lymphoid organs and similarly, it is worth noting that severe damages were detected in thymus of TMUV-infected ducklings as well. In brief, the present study systematically described the dynamic damage of immune system after being attacked by TMUV and presented insights into the research of pathogenicity.
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- Ji Zhang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an, Shandong, China.
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Guo M, Shao S, Wang D, Zhao D, Wang M. Recent progress in polysaccharides from Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer. Food Funct 2020; 12:494-518. [PMID: 33331377 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo01896a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer (P. ginseng) has a long history of medicinal use and can treat a variety of diseases. P. ginseng contains a variety of active ingredients, such as saponins, polypeptides, volatile oils, and polysaccharides. Among them, saponins have always been considered as the main components responsible for its pharmacological activities. However, more and more studies have shown that polysaccharides play an indispensable role in the medicinal value of ginseng. Modern biological and medical studies have found that ginseng polysaccharides have complex structural characteristics and diverse biological activities, such as immune regulation, anti-tumor, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, and anti-radiation functions, among others. Additionally, the structural characteristics of ginseng polysaccharides are closely related to their activity. In this review, the research background, extraction, purification, structural characteristics, and biological activities of ginseng polysaccharides from different parts of P. ginseng (roots, flowers stems and leaves, and berries) under different growth conditions (artificially cultivated ginseng, mountain ginseng, and wild ginseng) are summarized. The structural characteristics of purified polysaccharides were reviewed. Meanwhile, their biological activities were introduced, and some possible mechanisms were listed. Furthermore, the structure-activity relationship of polysaccharides was discussed. Some research perspectives for the study of ginseng polysaccharides were also provided.
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- Mingkun Guo
- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130021, China
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Fei F, Su N, Li X, Fei Z. Neuroprotection mediated by natural products and their chemical derivatives. Neural Regen Res 2020; 15:2008-2015. [PMID: 32394948 PMCID: PMC7716029 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.282240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Neuronal injuries can lead to various diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases, stroke, trauma, ischemia and, more specifically, glaucoma and optic neuritis. The cellular mechanisms that regulate neuronal death include calcium influx and calcium overload, excitatory amino acid release, oxidative stress, inflammation and microglial activation. Much attention has been paid to the effective prevention and treatment of neuroprotective drugs by natural products. This review summarizes the neuroprotective aspects of natural products, extracted from Panax ginseng, Camellia sinensis, soy and some other plants, and some of their chemical derivatives. Their antioxidative and anti-inflammatory action and their inhibition of apoptosis and microglial activation are assessed. This will provide new directions for the development of novel drugs and strategies to treat neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Fei Fei
- Department of Ophthalmology, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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Chang P, Huang L, Huang M, Tian S, Yang Z. Improvement and optimization of a T-cell-dependent antibody response (TDAR) method for BALB/c mice using keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) as specific antigen. J Immunotoxicol 2019. [PMID: 31290717 DOI: 10.1080/1547691x.2019.1635234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Although T-cell-dependent antibody response (TDAR) assays with keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) as specific antigen have many advantages, most experiments produce qualitative results based on antibody titers. It was hypothesized that if experimental conditions (like antigen coating concentration, serum dilution, and detecting [here, horseradish peroxidase-goat anti-mouse IgG] antibody dilution) could be optimized, the resulting measured value (here, optical density) could be used to directly analyze and evaluate the experimental results. This means specifically that the assay OD values could be used for approximate quantitative statistical analysis; it does not require a further conversion of the data into qualitative forms or require obtaining further titer data from additional experiments. As such, the use of this "improved" assay would: greatly reduce the complexity of experimental operations; improve overall sensitivity and practicality of traditional TDAR assays; and, allow for direct assessing of any immunosuppression caused by a test drug in a host. Here, KLH-immunized serum was obtained from BALB/c mice, and the means to detect serum anti-KLH antibodies by an indirect ELISA were optimized. The results indicated that in this system, the optimal KLH coating concentration was 80 μg/ml, the optimal dilution range of the serum (at immunization dose of 5 mg KLH/kg) was 1:200-1:800, and the optimal dilution of HRP-goat anti-mouse IgG antibody was 1:16,000. Methodology verification was performed and a regression model of y = 144.16x + 0.9815 (R2 = 0.9571, indicating very good linearity) was obtained. Intragroup precision was 7.51-9.40%; the intergroup coefficient of variation was 9.83-14.22%. The lower limit of detection was 0.1385. The present results showed this indirect ELISA exhibited very good linearity, accuracy, and precision.
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Affiliation(s)
- Penghuan Chang
- a Haikou Municipal People's Hospital and Xiangya Medical College Affiliated Hospital , Haikou , China
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- b Research Center for Drug Safety Evaluation of Hainan Province , Hainan Medical College , Haikou , China
| | - Mianqing Huang
- b Research Center for Drug Safety Evaluation of Hainan Province , Hainan Medical College , Haikou , China
| | - Shuhong Tian
- b Research Center for Drug Safety Evaluation of Hainan Province , Hainan Medical College , Haikou , China
| | - Zhaoxin Yang
- b Research Center for Drug Safety Evaluation of Hainan Province , Hainan Medical College , Haikou , China
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