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Zhou T, Zhang C, Wang X, Lin J, Yu J, Liang Y, Guo H, Yang M, Shen X, Li J, Shi R, Wang Y, Yang J, Shu Z. Research on traditional Chinese medicine as an effective drug for promoting wound healing. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 332:118358. [PMID: 38763370 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The incidence of skin trauma is high and the repair process is complex, often leading to poor healing and other issues, which can result in significant economic and social burdens. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a valuable resource with proven effectiveness and safety in wound repair, widely utilized in clinical practice. A systematic analysis of wound healing with a focus on TCM research progress holds both academic and clinical importance. AIM OF THE REVIEW This article reviews the research progress of TCM in promoting wound healing, and provides basic data for the development of innovative drugs that promote wound healing. MATERIALS AND METHODS This article provides a review of the literature from the past decade and conducts a thorough analysis of various databases that contain reports on the use of TCM for wound repair. The data for this systematic research was gathered from electronic databases including CNKI, SciFinder, and PubMed. The study explores and summarizes the research findings and patterns by creating relevant charts. RESULTS This study reviewed the mechanism of wound healing, experimental TCM methods to promote wound healing, the theory and mode of action of TCM to promote wound healing, the active ingredients of TCM that promote wound healing, the efficacy of TCM formulae to promote wound healing, and the potential toxicity of TCM and its antidotes. This study enriched the theory of TCM in promoting wound healing. CONCLUSION Skin wound healing is a complex process that can be influenced by various internal and external factors. This article offers a theoretical foundation for exploring and utilizing TCM resources that enhance wound repair. By analyzing a range of TCM that promote wound healing, the article highlights the clinical importance and future potential of these medicines in promoting wound healing.
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- Tong Zhou
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Regulation Biology, Ministry of Education, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, PR China.
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Li F, Liu X, Li M, Wu S, Le Y, Tan J, Zhu C, Wan Q. Inhibition of PKM2 suppresses osteoclastogenesis and alleviates bone loss in mouse periodontitis. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 129:111658. [PMID: 38359663 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Chronic periodontitis triggers an increase in osteoclastogenesis, with glycolysis playing a crucial role in this process. Pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) is a critical enzyme involved in glycolysis and pyruvate metabolism. Yet, the precise function of PKM2 in osteoclasts and their formation remains unclear and requires further investigation. METHODS Bioinformatics was used to investigate critical biological processes in osteoclastogenesis. In vitro, osteoclastogenesis was analyzed using tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining, phalloidin staining, quantitative real‑time PCR (RT-qPCR), and Western blotting. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) of PKM2 and Shikonin, a specific inhibitor of PKM2, were used to verify the role of PKM2 in osteoclastogenesis. The mouse model of periodontitis was used to assess the effect of shikonin on bone loss. Analyses included micro computed tomography, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, TRAP staining and HE staining. RESULTS Bioinformatic analysis revealed a significant impact of glycolysis and pyruvate metabolism on osteoclastogenesis. Inhibition of PKM2 leads to a significant reduction in osteoclastogenesis. In vitro, co-culture of the heat-killed Porphyromonas gingivalis significantly promoted osteoclastogenesis, concomitant with an increased PKM2 expression in osteoclasts. Shikonin weakened the promoting effect of porphyromonas gingivalis on osteoclastogenesis. In vivo experiments demonstrated that inhibition of PKM2 by shikonin alleviated bone loss induced by periodontitis, suppressed excessive osteoclastogenesis in alveolar bone, and reduced tissue inflammation to some extent. CONCLUSION PKM2 inhibition by shikonin, a specific inhibitor of this enzyme, attenuated osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in periodontitis. Shikonin appears to be a promising therapeutic agent for treating periodontitis.
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- Feng Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China.
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- Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China.
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Xue C, Dou J, Zhang S, Yu H, Zhang S. Shikonin potentiates skin wound healing in Sprague-Dawley rats by stimulating fibroblast and endothelial cell proliferation and angiogenesis. J Gene Med 2024; 26:e3633. [PMID: 38017625 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Shikonin, a major component of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, exerts anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects and expedites wound healing. This study aims to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of shikonin in a Sprague-Dawley rat model and cell models using fibroblast and endothelial cells. METHODS The impact of shikonin on the activity of endothelial cells and fibroblasts was examined by cell counting kit 8 and wound-healing assays. A diabetic rat model was constructed, followed by wound creation for treatment with shikonin. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to assess pathological changes, and Masson's trichrome method to detect collagen deposition. Immunohistochemistry using antibodies against proliferating cell nuclear antigen and CD31 was conducted to detect proliferation and vascular density. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and immunohistochemistry were carried out to assess pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory factor concentrations. Western blot and immunofluorescence were implemented to analyze oxidative stress-related protein expression. RESULTS Shikonin induced the activity of both fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Shikonin treatment contributed to facilitated wound healing and higher healing rates in rats. It also resulted in faster lesion debulking in tissues, reduced inflammatory infiltration, increased collagen deposition, and enhanced angiogenesis. Detection of markers at the wounds showed that shikonin accelerated cell proliferation, enhanced tissue remodeling, and inhibited oxidative stress. CONCLUSION Shikonin stimulates the proliferation and migration of fibroblasts and endothelial cells to promote angiogenesis and tissue remodeling, resulting in faster wound healing.
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- Chenhong Xue
- Department of Dermatology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Song Y, Ding Q, Hao Y, Cui B, Ding C, Gao F. Pharmacological Effects of Shikonin and Its Potential in Skin Repair: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:7950. [PMID: 38138440 PMCID: PMC10745356 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28247950] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Currently, skin injuries have a serious impact on people's lives and socio-economic stress. Shikonin, a naphthoquinone compound derived from the root of the traditional Chinese medicine Shikonin, has favorable biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, immunomodulatory, anticancer, and wound-healing-promoting pharmacological activities. It has been reported that Shikonin can be used for repairing skin diseases due to its wide range of pharmacological effects. Moreover, the antimicrobial activity of Shikonin can play a great role in food and can also reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria in food. This paper summarizes the research on the pharmacological effects of Shikonin in recent years, as well as research on the mechanism of action of Shikonin in the treatment of certain skin diseases, to provide certain theoretical references for the clinical application of Shikonin, and also to provides research ideas for the investigation of the mechanism of action of Shikonin in other skin diseases.
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- Yanping Song
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, China;
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China;
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- Jilin Jianwei Natural Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Linjiang 134600, China; (Y.H.); (B.C.)
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- Jilin Jianwei Natural Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Linjiang 134600, China; (Y.H.); (B.C.)
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, China;
- Jilin Aodong Yanbian Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Dunhua 133700, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, China;
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Han H, Chen L, Liang S, Lü J, Wu Y, Wang X, Xu F, Ge L, Xiao L. PLA-HPG based coating enhanced anti-biofilm and wound healing of Shikonin in MRSA-infected burn wound. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1243525. [PMID: 37635995 PMCID: PMC10448828 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1243525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Burn wounds are susceptible to bacterial infections, including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which typically form biofilms and exhibit drug resistance. They also have specific feature of abundant exudate, necessitating frequent drug administration. Shikonin (SKN) has been reported to reverse MRSA drug resistance and possesses anti-biofilm and wound healing properties, however, it suffers from drawbacks of low solubility and instability. In this study, we developed PLA-HPG based bioadhesive nanoparticles SKN/BNP, which demonstrated a drug loading capacity of about 3.6%, and exhibited sustained-release behavior of SKN. The aldehyde groups present on the surface of BNP improved the local adhesion of SKN/BNP both in vitro and in vivo, thereby reducing the frequency of drug dosing in exudate-rich burn wounds. BNP alone enhanced proliferation and migration of the fibroblast, while SKN/BNP promoted fibroblast proliferation and migration as well as angiogenesis. Due to its bioadhesive property, BNP directly interacted with biofilm and enhanced the efficacy of SKN against MRSA biofilm in vitro. In a mouse model of MRSA-infected burn wounds, SKN/BNP demonstrated improved anti-biofilm and wound healing efficiency. Overall, our findings suggest that SKN/BNP holds great promise as a novel and effective treatment option for clinical applications in MRSA-infected burn wounds.
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- Huiyu Han
- Precise Genome Engineering Center, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Precise Genome Engineering Center, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center Lab of Longhua Branch, Department of Infectious Disease, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Precise Genome Engineering Center, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Precise Genome Engineering Center, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Precise Genome Engineering Center, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Naval Medical Center, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Center Lab of Longhua Branch, Department of Infectious Disease, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Precise Genome Engineering Center, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
- Center Lab of Longhua Branch, Department of Infectious Disease, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Li W, Chen W, Peng H, Xiao Z, Liu J, Zeng Y, Huang T, Song Q, Wang X, Xiao Y. Shikonin improves pulmonary vascular remodeling in monocrotaline‑induced pulmonary arterial hypertension via regulation of PKM2. Mol Med Rep 2023; 27:60. [PMID: 36734266 PMCID: PMC9936259 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2023.12947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a fatal disease with an insidious onset and rapid progression, shows characteristics such as increases in pulmonary circulatory resistance and pulmonary arterial pressure, and progressive right heart failure. Shikonin can reduce right ventricular systolic pressure in chronically hypoxic mice. However, the mechanisms underlying the protective effect of shikonin against PAH pathogenesis have only been sporadically identified. The present study evaluated whether inhibiting the expression of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) contributed to the improvement of pulmonary vascular remodeling in PAH rats induced by monocrotaline (MCT) treatment. Hemodynamic parameters were assessed using echocardiography and right ventricular catheterization. Right ventricular hypertrophy index analysis and hematoxylin and eosin staining were used to evaluate the degree of pulmonary vascular and right heart remodeling. Moreover, PKM2, p‑PKM2, ERK, p‑ERK, glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) protein expression levels were semi‑quantified using western blotting. The expression and distribution of PKM2 were assessed using immunofluorescence microscopy. The present study demonstrated that MCT treatment caused pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary vascular remodeling in experimental rats. Shikonin improved hemodynamics and pulmonary vascular remodeling in MCT‑induced PAH rats, decreased aerobic glycolysis and downregulated PKM2, p‑PKM2, p‑ERK, GLUT 1 and LDHA protein expression levels. Shikonin improved experimental pulmonary arterial hypertension hemodynamics and pulmonary vascular remodeling at least partly through the inhibition of PKM2 and the resultant suppression of aerobic glycolysis. These results provide a novel understanding of possible new treatment targets for PAH.
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- Wenfeng Li
- Department of Ultrasound, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China
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- Hunan Children's Research Institute, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China,Correspondence to: Dr Yunbin Xiao, Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, 86 Zi Yuan Road, Yuhua, Changsha, Hunan 410007, P.R. China, E-mail:
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Hormesis: wound healing and fibroblasts. Pharmacol Res 2022; 184:106449. [PMID: 36113746 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Hormetic dose responses are reported here to occur commonly in the dermal wound healing process, with the particular focus on cell viability, proliferation, migration and collagen deposition of human and murine fibroblasts with in vitro studies. Hormetic responses were induced by a wide range of substances, including endogenous agents, pharmaceutical preparations, plant-derived extracts including many well-known dietary supplements, as well as physical stressor agents such as low-level laser treatments. Detailed mechanistic studies have identified common signaling pathways and their cross-pathway communications that mediate the hormetic dose responses. These findings complement and extend a similar comprehensive assessment concerning the occurrence of hormetic dose responses in keratinocytes. These findings demonstrate the generality of the hormetic dose response for key wound healing endpoints, suggesting that the hormesis concept has a fundamental role in wound healing, with respect to guiding strategies for experimental evaluation as well as therapeutic applications.
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Guo L, Li Y, Li W, Qiu J, Du J, Wang L, Zhang T. Shikonin ameliorates oxidative stress and neuroinflammation via the Akt/
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signaling pathways in model of Parkinson’s disease. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2022; 49:1221-1231. [DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Lei Guo
- Department of Neurology Yantai City Yantaishan Hospital Yantai Shandong China
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- Department of Health Care Dongying People's Hospital Dongying Shandong China
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- Department of Neurology Yantai City Yantaishan Hospital Yantai Shandong China
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- Department of Neurology Yantai City Yantaishan Hospital Yantai Shandong China
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- Department of Neurology Yantai City Yantaishan Hospital Yantai Shandong China
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- Department of Neurology Yantai City Yantaishan Hospital Yantai Shandong China
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- Department of Health Care Dongying People's Hospital Dongying Shandong China
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Ning S, Zang J, Zhang B, Feng X, Qiu F. Botanical Drugs in Traditional Chinese Medicine With Wound Healing Properties. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:885484. [PMID: 35645789 PMCID: PMC9133888 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.885484] [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: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Chronic and unhealed wound is a serious public problem, which brings severe economic burdens and psychological pressure to patients. Various botanical drugs in traditional Chinese medicine have been used for the treatment of wounds since ancient time. Nowadays, multiple wound healing therapeutics derived from botanical drugs are commercially available worldwide. An increasing number of investigations have been conducted to elucidate the wound healing activities and the potential mechanisms of botanical drugs in recent years. The aim of this review is to summarize the botanical drugs in traditional Chinese medicine with wound healing properties and the underlying mechanisms of them, which can contribute to the research of wound healing and drug development. Taken together, five botanical drugs that have been developed into commercially available products, and 24 botanical drugs with excellent wound healing activities and several multiherbal preparations are reviewed in this article.
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- *Correspondence: Feng Qiu, ; Xinchi Feng,
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JO AL, HAN JW, AN JI, CHO KH, JEOUNG NH. Cuban Policosanol Prevents the Apoptosis and the Mitochondrial Dysfunction Induced by Lipopolysaccharide in C2C12 Myoblast via Activation of Akt and Erk Pathways. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 2022; 68:79-86. [DOI: 10.3177/jnsv.68.79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Ae Lim JO
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Deagu Catholic University
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Deagu Catholic University
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Deagu Catholic University
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Deagu Catholic University
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Sun Q, Gong T, Liu M, Ren S, Yang H, Zeng S, Zhao H, Chen L, Ming T, Meng X, Xu H. Shikonin, a naphthalene ingredient: Therapeutic actions, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, clinical trials and pharmaceutical researches. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 94:153805. [PMID: 34749177 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shikonin is one of the major phytochemical components of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (Purple Cromwell), which is a type of medicinal herb broadly utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. It is well established that shikonin possesses remarkable therapeutic actions on various diseases, with the underlying mechanisms, pharmacokinetics and toxicological effects elusive. Also, the clinical trial and pharmaceutical study of shikonin remain to be comprehensively delineated. PURPOSE The present review aimed to systematically summarize the updated knowledge regarding the therapeutic actions, pharmacokinetics, toxicological effects, clinical trial and pharmaceutical study of shikonin. METHODS The information contained in this review article were retrieved from some authoritative databases including Web of Science, PubMed, Google scholar, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database and so on, till August 2021. RESULTS Shikonin exerts multiple therapeutic efficacies, such as anti-inflammation, anti-cancer, cardiovascular protection, anti-microbiomes, analgesia, anti-obesity, brain protection, and so on, mainly by regulating the NF-κB, PI3K/Akt/MAPKs, Akt/mTOR, TGF-β, GSK3β, TLR4/Akt signaling pathways, NLRP3 inflammasome, reactive oxygen stress, Bax/Bcl-2, etc. In terms of pharmacokinetics, shikonin has an unfavorable oral bioavailability, 64.6% of the binding rate of plasma protein, and enhances some metabolic enzymes, particularly including cytochrome P450. In regard to the toxicological effects, shikonin may potentially cause nephrotoxicity and skin allergy. The above pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of shikonin have been validated by few clinical trials. In addition, pharmaceutical innovation of shikonin with novel drug delivery system such as nanoparticles, liposomes, microemulsions, nanogel, cyclodextrin complexes, micelles and polymers are beneficial to the development of shikonin-based drugs. CONCLUSIONS Shikonin is a promising phytochemical for drug candidates. Extensive and intensive explorations on shikonin are warranted to expedite the utilization of shikonin-based drugs in the clinical setting.
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- Qiang Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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Deng L, Lu H, Tu C, Zhou T, Cao W, Gao C. A tough synthetic hydrogel with excellent post-loading of drugs for promoting the healing of infected wounds in vivo. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 134:112577. [PMID: 35525747 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Bacterial infection is a major obstacle to the wound healing process. The hydrogel dressings with a simpler structure and good antibacterial and wound healing performance are appealing for clinical application. Herein, a robust hydrogel was synthesized from acrylamide (AM), acrylic acid (AA) and N,N'-methylene diacrylamide (MBA) via a redox initiating polymerization. The polymerization conditions were optimized to obtain the hydrogel with minimum unreacted monomers, which were 0.25% and 0.12% for AM and AA, respectively. The hydrogel had good mechanical strength, and could effectively resist damage by external forces and maintain a good macroscopic shape. It showed large water uptake capacity, and could post load a wide range of molecules via hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interaction. Loading of antibiotic doxycycline (DOX) enabled the hydrogel with good antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria in vitro and in vivo. In a rat model of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-infected full-thickness skin defect wound, the DOX-loaded hydrogel showed good therapeutic effect. It could significantly promote the wound closure, increased the collagen coverage area, down-regulate the expressions of pro-inflammatory TNF-α and IL-1β factors, and up-regulate the expressions of anti-inflammatory IL-4 factor and CD31 neovascularization factor.
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- Liwen Deng
- College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan 030000, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan 030000, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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Mo L, Xu L, Jia M, Su B, Hu Y, Hu Z, Li H, Zhao C, Zhao Z, Li J. Shikonin suppresses the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition by downregulating NHE1 in bladder cancer cells. J Cancer 2021; 12:6814-6824. [PMID: 34659570 PMCID: PMC8518005 DOI: 10.7150/jca.63429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Shikonin (SK) is the major bioactive component extracted from the roots of Lithospermum erythrorhizon with anticancer activity. SK could inhibit the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of cancer cells. However, the underlying mechanism is elusive. In the present study, the inhibitory activities of SK on proliferation, invasion and migration were examined in bladder cancer (BC) cells. SK potently decreased the viabilities of BC cells but showed less cytotoxicity to normal bladder epithelial cells. Moreover, SK reversed the EMT, suppressed the migration and invasion of BC cells. Intriguingly, NHE1, the major proton efflux pump, was dramatically down-regulated by SK. The EMT-inhibitory effect of SK was mediated by NHE1 down-regulation, as NHE1-overexpress alleviated while Cariporide (NHE1 inhibitor) enhanced this effect. Further, enforced alkalinization of intracellular pH (pHi) reversed the EMT-inhibitory effect of SK, indicating a key role of acidic pHi in this process. Finally, elevated NHE1 expression was observed in human bladder cancer tissues. Collectively, this research reveals a supportive effect of NHE1 and alkaline pHi on EMT. SK can suppress EMT through inhibiting NHE1 and hence inducing an acidic pHi.
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- Lijun Mo
- Institute of Biotherapy, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Shenzhen Ruipuxun Academy for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, 14 Jinhui Road, Shenzhen 518118, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biotherapy, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Shenzhen Ruipuxun Academy for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, 14 Jinhui Road, Shenzhen 518118, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Ruipuxun Academy for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, 14 Jinhui Road, Shenzhen 518118, People's Republic of China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Biotherapy, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Shenzhen Ruipuxun Academy for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, 14 Jinhui Road, Shenzhen 518118, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biotherapy, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Biotherapy, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Biotherapy, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Ruipuxun Academy for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, 14 Jinhui Road, Shenzhen 518118, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Ruipuxun Academy for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, 14 Jinhui Road, Shenzhen 518118, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biotherapy, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Shenzhen Ruipuxun Academy for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, 14 Jinhui Road, Shenzhen 518118, People's Republic of China
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Liu Y, Zheng J, Chen Y, Wang F, Ye H, Wang M, Zhang Z. Shikonin protects against lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation and apoptosis in human nucleus pulposus cells through the nuclear factor-kappa B pathway. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:5583-5589. [PMID: 34646528 PMCID: PMC8497831 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the protective effect and mechanism of shikonin on human intervertebral disk degeneration. METHODS Human primary nucleus pulposus (NP) cells cultured in vitro were used for the experiments. The effects of different concentrations of shikonin (1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 µM) on the activity of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced NP cells were determined using the CCK-8 assay, and the appropriate drug concentration was determined. The experiment was divided into the control, LPS, and LPS + shikonin groups. ELISA and Western blot were used to detect the expression of the inflammatory factors tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-1β. NP cell apoptosis was measured using Western blot and caspase 3 activity. Western blot and immunofluorescence assays were used to detect the protein expression of p-P65 and P65 and the nuclear translocation of P65. RESULTS The CCK-8 assay showed that shikonin had no cytotoxic effect on NP cells and increased the activity of LPS-induced NP cells, especially at a concentration of 4 μM. Shikonin reversed the expression of the inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-1β and apoptosis-related molecules Bax, Bcl-2, and cleaved caspase 3 in LPS-induced NP cells. In addition, shikonin significantly decreased apoptosis and caspase-3 activity in LPS-induced NP cells. Furthermore, shikonin treatment significantly inhibited the expression of p-P65 and nuclear translocation of P65, and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway inhibitor Pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate ammonium (PDTC) significantly enhanced the anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic effects of shikonin in LPS-induced NP cells. CONCLUSION Shikonin significantly inhibited the inflammatory response and apoptosis of human primary NP cells, possibly through the NF-κB pathway.
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- Yuanbin Liu
- Department of OrthopaedicsSuining Central HospitalSuiningChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsSuining Central HospitalSuiningChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsSuining Central HospitalSuiningChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsSuining Central HospitalSuiningChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsSuining Central HospitalSuiningChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsSuining Central HospitalSuiningChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsSuining Central HospitalSuiningChina
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Pang Z, Zhu Q. Traditional Chinese Medicine is an Alternative Therapeutic Option for Treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:737252. [PMID: 34512364 PMCID: PMC8429605 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.737252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen causing life-threatening infections in cystic fibrosis patients and immunocompromised individuals, and it is a leading cause of nosocomial infections associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment of P. aeruginosa infections is challenging due to the antibiotic resistance to most of the conventional antibiotics. Development of alternative therapeutic options is urgently demanded for the patients who have antibiotic-resistant infections. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a clinical history of thousands of years for prevention and treatment of infectious diseases in China, taking advantages of improving clinical outcomes, producing less side effects, inhibiting pathogen, and modulating host immunity. Recent research has revealed a variety of natural products derived from TCM showing significant antimicrobial effects on antibiotic-resistant strains of P. aeruginosa alone or combined with antibiotics in vitro or in animal models, suggesting that TCM is a promising complementary and alternative therapeutic approach for treatment of chronic P. aeruginosa infections. This review summarizes the recent findings attempting to dissect the mechanisms of TCM combating P. aeruginosa infections and highlights the molecular targets of TCM on P. aeruginosa and host.
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- Zheng Pang
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Basic Research, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Basic Research, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Yazarlu O, Iranshahi M, Kashani HRK, Reshadat S, Habtemariam S, Iranshahy M, Hasanpour M. Perspective on the application of medicinal plants and natural products in wound healing: A mechanistic review. Pharmacol Res 2021; 174:105841. [PMID: 34419563 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Wound is defined as any injury to the body such as damage to the epidermis of the skin and disturbance to its normal anatomy and function. Since ancient times, the importance of wound healing has been recognized, and many efforts have been made to develop novel wound dressings made of the best material for rapid and effective wound healing. Medicinal plants play a great role in the wound healing process. In recent decades, many studies have focused on the development of novel wound dressings that incorporate medicinal plant extracts or their purified active compounds, which are potential alternatives to conventional wound dressings. Several studies have also investigated the mechanism of action of various herbal medicines in wound healing process. This paper attempts to highlight and review the mechanistic perspective of wound healing mediated by plant-based natural products. The findings showed that herbal medicines act through multiple mechanisms and are involved in various stages of wound healing. Some herbal medicines increase the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) which play important role in stimulation of re-epithelialization, angiogenesis, formation of granulation tissue, and collagen fiber deposition. Some other wound dressing containing herbal medicines act as inhibitor of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) protein expression thereby inducing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in various phases of the wound healing process. Besides the growing public interest in traditional and alternative medicine, the use of herbal medicine and natural products for wound healing has many advantages over conventional medicines, including greater effectiveness due to diverse mechanisms of action, antibacterial activity, and safety in long-term wound dressing usage.
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- Omid Yazarlu
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Department of General Surgery, Mashhad, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories and Herbal Analysis Services UK, University of Greenwich, Central Avenue, Chatham-Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB, UK
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Arampatzis AS, Kontogiannopoulos KN, Theodoridis K, Aggelidou E, Rat A, Willems A, Tsivintzelis I, Papageorgiou VP, Kritis A, Assimopoulou AN. Electrospun wound dressings containing bioactive natural products: physico-chemical characterization and biological assessment. Biomater Res 2021; 25:23. [PMID: 34271983 PMCID: PMC8284004 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-021-00223-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Current research on skin tissue engineering has been focusing on novel therapies for the effective management of chronic wounds. A critical aspect is to develop matrices that promote growth and uniform distribution of cells across the wound area, and at the same time offer protection, as well as deliver drugs that help wound healing and tissue regeneration. In this context, we aimed at developing electrospun scaffolds that could serve as carriers for the bioactive natural products alkannin and shikonin (A/S). Methods A series of polymeric nanofibers composed of cellulose acetate (CA) or poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and varying ratios of a mixture of A/S derivatives, has been successfully fabricated and their physico-chemical and biological properties have been explored. Results Scanning electron microscopy revealed a uniform and bead-free morphology for CA scaffolds, while for PCL beads along the fibers were observed. The average diameters for all nanofibers ranged between 361 ± 47 and 487 ± 88 nm. During the assessment of physicochemical characteristics, CA fiber mats exhibited a more favored profile, while the assessment of the biological properties of the scaffolds showed that CA samples containing A/S mixture up to 1 wt.% achieved to facilitate attachment, survival and migration of Hs27 fibroblasts. With respect to the antimicrobial properties of the scaffolds, higher drug-loaded (1 and 5 wt.%) samples succeeded in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and S. aureus around the edges of the fiber mats. Finally, carrying out a structure-activity relationship study regarding the biological activities (fibroblast toxicity/proliferation and antibacterial activity) of pure A/S compounds – present in the A/S mixture – we concluded that A/S ester derivatives and the dimeric A/S augmented cell proliferation after 3 days, whereas shikonin proved to be toxic at 500 nM and 1 μM and alkannin only at 1 μM. Additionally, alkannin, shikonin and acetyl-shikonin showed more pronounced antibacterial properties than the other esters, the dimeric derivative and the A/S mixture itself. Conclusions Taken together, these findings indicate that embedding A/S derivatives into CA nanofibers might be an advantageous drug delivery system that could also serve as a potential candidate for biomedical applications in the field of skin tissue engineering. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40824-021-00223-9.
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- Athanasios S Arampatzis
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Natural Products Research Center of Excellence (NatPro-AUTh), Center of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (CIRI-AUTh), 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Natural Products Research Center of Excellence (NatPro-AUTh), Center of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (CIRI-AUTh), 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.,cGMP Regenerative Medicine Facility, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.,cGMP Regenerative Medicine Facility, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Physical Chemistry Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Natural Products Research Center of Excellence (NatPro-AUTh), Center of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (CIRI-AUTh), 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.,cGMP Regenerative Medicine Facility, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece. .,Natural Products Research Center of Excellence (NatPro-AUTh), Center of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (CIRI-AUTh), 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Fazal A, Yang M, Wen Z, Ali F, Ren R, Hao C, Chen X, Fu J, Wang X, Jie W, Yin T, Lu G, Qi J, Yang Y. Differential microbial assemblages associated with shikonin-producing Borage species in two distinct soil types. Sci Rep 2021; 11:10788. [PMID: 34031500 PMCID: PMC8144371 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90251-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Shikonin and its derivatives are the main components of traditional Chinese medicine, Zicao. The pharmacological potential of shikonin and its derivatives have been extensively studied. Yet, less is known about the microbial assemblages associated with shikonin producing Borage plants. We studied microbial profiles of two Borage species, Echium plantagineum (EP) and Lithospermum erythrorhizon (LE), to identify the dynamics of microbial colonization pattern within three rhizo-compatments and two distinct soil types. Results of α and β-diversity via PacBio sequencing revealed significantly higher microbial richness and diversity in the natural soil along with a decreasing microbial gradient across rhizosphere to endosphere. Our results displayed genotype and soil type-dependent fine-tuning of microbial profiles. The host plant was found to exert effects on the physical and chemical properties of soil, resulting in reproducibly different micro-biota. Analysis of differentially abundant microbial OTUs displayed Planctomycetes and Bacteroidetes to be specifically enriched in EP and LE rhizosphere while endosphere was mostly prevailed by Cyanobacteria. Network analysis to unfold co-existing microbial species displayed different types of positive and negative interactions within different communities. The data provided here will help to identify microbes associated with different rhizo-compartments of potential host plants. In the future, this might be helpful for manipulating the keystone microbes for ecosystem functioning.
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- Aliya Fazal
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, People's Republic of China.
- School of Life Sciences, Huaiyin Normal University, No.111 Changjiang West Road, Huaian, 223300, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Institute for Plant Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, People's Republic of China.
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Antibiofilm activity of shikonin against Listeria monocytogenes and inhibition of key virulence factors. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Puckett DL, Alquraishi M, Chowanadisai W, Bettaieb A. The Role of PKM2 in Metabolic Reprogramming: Insights into the Regulatory Roles of Non-Coding RNAs. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:1171. [PMID: 33503959 PMCID: PMC7865720 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Pyruvate kinase is a key regulator in glycolysis through the conversion of phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) into pyruvate. Pyruvate kinase exists in various isoforms that can exhibit diverse biological functions and outcomes. The pyruvate kinase isoenzyme type M2 (PKM2) controls cell progression and survival through the regulation of key signaling pathways. In cancer cells, the dimer form of PKM2 predominates and plays an integral role in cancer metabolism. This predominance of the inactive dimeric form promotes the accumulation of phosphometabolites, allowing cancer cells to engage in high levels of synthetic processing to enhance their proliferative capacity. PKM2 has been recognized for its role in regulating gene expression and transcription factors critical for health and disease. This role enables PKM2 to exert profound regulatory effects that promote cancer cell metabolism, proliferation, and migration. In addition to its role in cancer, PKM2 regulates aspects essential to cellular homeostasis in non-cancer tissues and, in some cases, promotes tissue-specific pathways in health and diseases. In pursuit of understanding the diverse tissue-specific roles of PKM2, investigations targeting tissues such as the kidney, liver, adipose, and pancreas have been conducted. Findings from these studies enhance our understanding of PKM2 functions in various diseases beyond cancer. Therefore, there is substantial interest in PKM2 modulation as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of multiple conditions. Indeed, a vast plethora of research has focused on identifying therapeutic strategies for targeting PKM2. Recently, targeting PKM2 through its regulatory microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs) has gathered increasing interest. Thus, the goal of this review is to highlight recent advancements in PKM2 research, with a focus on PKM2 regulatory microRNAs and lncRNAs and their subsequent physiological significance.
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- Dexter L. Puckett
- Department of Nutrition, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA; (D.L.P.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Nutrition, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA; (D.L.P.); (M.A.)
| | - Winyoo Chowanadisai
- Department of Nutrition, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA;
| | - Ahmed Bettaieb
- Department of Nutrition, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA; (D.L.P.); (M.A.)
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