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Mafi A, Khoshnazar SM, Shahpar A, Nabavi N, Hedayati N, Alimohammadi M, Hashemi M, Taheriazam A, Farahani N. Mechanistic insights into circRNA-mediated regulation of PI3K signaling pathway in glioma progression. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 260:155442. [PMID: 38991456 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155442] [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: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Circular RNAs (CircRNAs) are non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) characterized by a stable circular structure that regulates gene expression at both transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. They play diverse roles, including protein interactions, DNA methylation modification, protein-coding potential, pseudogene creation, and miRNA sponging, all of which influence various physiological processes. CircRNAs are often highly expressed in brain tissues, and their levels vary with neural development, suggesting their significance in nervous system diseases such as gliomas. Research has shown that circRNA expression related to the PI3K pathway correlates with various clinical features of gliomas. There is an interact between circRNAs and the PI3K pathway to regulate glioma cell processes such as proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, inflammation, angiogenesis, and treatment resistance. Additionally, PI3K pathway-associated circRNAs hold potential as biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. In this study, we reviewed the latest advances in the expression and cellular roles of PI3K-mediated circRNAs and their connections to glioma carcinogenesis and progression. We also highlighted the significance of circRNAs as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in glioma.
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- Alireza Mafi
- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Independent Researcher, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Zhang Z, Wu W, Li Q, Du F, Wang X, Yang M, Zhang H. The effect of matrine and glycyrrhizic acid on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in Vitro and in vivo. Virol J 2024; 21:150. [PMID: 38965549 PMCID: PMC11225320 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-024-02415-w] [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: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is endemic worldwide, seriously affecting the development of the pig industry, but vaccines have limited protective effects against PRRSV transmission. The aim of this study was to identify potential anti-PRRSV drugs. We examined the cytotoxicity of seven compounds formulated based on the mass ratio of glycyrrhizic acid to matrine and calculated their inhibition rates against PRRSV in vitro. The results showed that the seven compounds all had direct killing and therapeutic effects on PRRSV, and the compounds inhibited PRRSV replication in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The compound with the strongest anti-PRRSV effect was selected for subsequent in vivo experiments. Pigs were divided into a control group and a medication group for the in vivo evaluation. The results showed that pigs treated with the 4:1 compound had 100% morbidity after PRRSV challenge, and the mortality rate reached 75% on the 8th day of the virus challenge. These results suggest that this compound has no practical anti-PRRSV effect in vivo and can actually accelerate the death of infected pigs. Next, we further analyzed the pigs that exhibited semiprotective effects following vaccination with the compound to determine whether the compound can synergize with the vaccine in vivo. The results indicated that pigs treated with the compound had higher mortality rates and more severe clinical reactions after PRRSV infection (p < 0.05). The levels of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, IL-1β, IFN-γ, and TNF-α) were significantly greater in the compound-treated pigs than in the positive control-treated pigs (p < 0.05), and there was no synergistic enhancement with the live attenuated PRRSV vaccine (p < 0.05). The compound enhanced the inflammatory response, prompted the body to produce excessive levels of inflammatory cytokines and caused body damage, preventing a therapeutic effect. In conclusion, the present study revealed that the in vitro effectiveness of these agents does not indicate that they are effective in vivo or useful for developing anti-PRRSV drugs. Our findings also showed that, to identify effective anti-PRRSV drugs, comprehensive drug screening is needed, for compounds with solid anti-inflammatory effects both in vitro and in vivo. Our study may aid in the development of new anti-PRRSV drugs.
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- Zhilong Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Animal-Derived Food Safety of Henan Province, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Animal-Derived Food Safety of Henan Province, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory for Animal-Derived Food Safety of Henan Province, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China.
- Key Laboratory for Animal-Derived Food Safety of Henan Province, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China.
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, Zhengzhou city, Henan, P.R. China.
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Mao N, Yu Y, He J, Yang Y, Liu Z, Lu Y, Wang D. Matrine Ameliorates DSS-Induced Colitis by Suppressing Inflammation, Modulating Oxidative Stress and Remodeling the Gut Microbiota. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6613. [PMID: 38928319 PMCID: PMC11204106 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25126613] [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: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Matrine (MT) possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and antioxidative properties. However, the impact and underlying mechanisms of matrine on colitis are unclear. The purpose of this research was to examine the protective impact and regulatory mechanism of matrine on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis (UC) in mice. MT alleviated DSS-induced UC by inhibiting weight loss, relieving colon shortening and reducing the disease activity index (DAI). Moreover, DSS-induced intestinal injury and the number of goblet cells were reversed by MT, as were alterations in the expression of zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and occludin in colon. Simultaneously, matrine not only effectively restored DSS-induced oxidative stress in colonic tissues but also reduced the production of inflammatory cytokines. Furthermore, MT could treat colitis mice by regulating the regulatory T cell (Treg)/T helper 17 (Th17) cell imbalance. We observed further evidence that MT alleviated the decrease in intestinal flora diversity, reduced the proportion of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, decreased the proportion of Proteobacteria and increased the relative abundance of Lactobacillus and Akkermansia in colitis mice. In conclusion, these results suggest that MT may mitigate DSS-induced colitis by enhancing the colon barrier integrity, reducing the Treg/Th17 cell imbalance, inhibiting intestinal inflammation, modulating oxidative stress and regulating the gut microbiota. These findings provide strong evidence for the development and application of MT as a dietary treatment for UC.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Alkaloids/pharmacology
- Gastrointestinal Microbiome/drug effects
- Oxidative Stress/drug effects
- Quinolizines/pharmacology
- Quinolizines/therapeutic use
- Dextran Sulfate
- Matrines
- Mice
- T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory/metabolism
- T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory/drug effects
- T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory/immunology
- Male
- Colitis/chemically induced
- Colitis/drug therapy
- Colitis/metabolism
- Colitis/microbiology
- Inflammation/drug therapy
- Inflammation/metabolism
- Inflammation/pathology
- Zonula Occludens-1 Protein/metabolism
- Colon/pathology
- Colon/metabolism
- Colon/drug effects
- Colon/microbiology
- Th17 Cells/drug effects
- Th17 Cells/metabolism
- Th17 Cells/immunology
- Disease Models, Animal
- Cytokines/metabolism
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use
- Colitis, Ulcerative/drug therapy
- Colitis, Ulcerative/chemically induced
- Colitis, Ulcerative/microbiology
- Colitis, Ulcerative/metabolism
- Colitis, Ulcerative/pathology
- Occludin/metabolism
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- Ningning Mao
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (N.M.); (Y.Y.); (J.H.)
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (N.M.); (Y.Y.); (J.H.)
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (N.M.); (Y.Y.); (J.H.)
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (N.M.); (Y.Y.); (J.H.)
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (N.M.); (Y.Y.); (J.H.)
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Veterinary Immunology & Engineering, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (N.M.); (Y.Y.); (J.H.)
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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Guo W, Zhang J, Feng Y. Treatment of neuropathic pain by traditional Chinese medicine: An updated review on their effect and putative mechanisms of action. Phytother Res 2024; 38:2962-2992. [PMID: 38600617 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8180] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Neuropathic pain (NP) is a common chronic pain with heterogeneous clinical features, and consequent lowering of quality of life. Currently, although conventional chemical drugs can effectively manage NP symptoms in the short term, their long-term efficacy is limited, and they come with significant side effects. In this regard, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) provides a promising avenue for treating NP. Numerous pharmacological and clinical studies have substantiated the effectiveness of TCM with multiple targets and mechanisms. We aimed to outline the characteristics of TCM, including compound prescriptions, single Chinese herbs, active ingredients, and TCM physical therapy, for NP treatment and discussed their efficacy by analyzing the pathogenesis of NP. Various databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang database, were searched. We focused on recent research progress in NP treatment by TCM. Finally, we proposed the future challenges and emerging trends in the treatment of NP. TCM demonstrates significant clinical efficacy in NP treatment, employing multi-mechanisms. Drawing from the theory of syndrome differentiation, four types of dialectical treatments for NP by compound TCM prescriptions were introduced: promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis; promoting blood circulation and promote Qi flow; warming Yang and benefiting Qi; soothing the liver and regulating Qi. Meanwhile, 33 single Chinese herbs and 25 active ingredients were included. In addition, TCM physical therapy (e.g., acupuncture, massage, acupoint injection, and fumigation) also showed good efficacy in NP treatment. TCM, particularly through the use of compound prescriptions and acupuncture, holds bright prospects in treating NP owing to its diverse holistic effects. Nonetheless, the multi-targets of TCM may result in possible disadvantages to NP treatment, and the pharmacological mechanisms of TCM need further evaluation. Here, we provide an overview of NP treatment via TCM, based on the pathogenesis and the potential therapeutic mechanisms, thus providing a reference for further studies.
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- Wenjing Guo
- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Mo RL, Li Z, Zhang P, Sheng MH, Han GC, Sun DQ. Matrine inhibits invasion and migration of gallbladder cancer via regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03162-z. [PMID: 38789637 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03162-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a common malignant cancer in the biliary system, which poses a serious threat to human health. It is urgent to explore ideal drugs for the treatment of GBC. Matrine is the main active ingredient of Sophora flavescentis, with a wide range of biological activities encompassing anti-inflammatory, antiviral, immunomodulatory, and anti-tumor. However, the underlying mechanism by which Matrine treats GBC is still unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate the anti-tumor effects of Matrine on GBC in vivo and in vitro and to clarify the potential regulatory mechanisms. Here, we found that Matrine had a significant killing effect on GBC through CCK8 and flow cytometry, including arrest of cell cycle, inhibition of GBC cell, and induction of apoptosis. Further in vivo studies confirmed the inhibitory effect of Matrine on tumor growth in NOZ xenografted nude mouse. At the same time, Matrine also significantly suppressed the migration and invasion of GBC cells through scratch and Transwell experiments. In addition, by detecting the mRNA and protein levels of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and matrix metalloproteinases, Matrine furtherly substantiated the inhibitory role on invasion and migration of GBC. From a mechanistic perspective, network pharmacology analysis suggests that the potential targets of Matrine in the treatment of GBC are enriched in the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Subsequently, Matrine effectively decreased the abundance of p-PI3K and p-AKT protein in vivo and in vitro. More importantly, PI3K activator (740 Y-P) antagonized the anti-tumor effect of Matrine, while PI3K inhibitor (LY294002) increased the sensitivity of Matrine for GBC. Based on the above findings, we conclude that Matrine inhibits the invasion and migration of GBC by regulating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Our results indicate the crucial role and regulatory mechanism of Matrine in suppressing the growth of GBC, which provides a theoretical basis for Matrine to be a candidate drug for the treatment and research of GBC.
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- Rong-Liang Mo
- Anhui Medical University, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei, 230041, China
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- Graduate School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei, 230041, China.
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- Anhui Medical University, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hefei, 230032, China.
- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei, 230041, China.
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Yang X, Cheng J, Yin X, Ao T, He X, Yang Y, Lin Y, Chen Z. Metabolic Profiling for Unveiling Mechanisms of Kushenol F against Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis with UHPLC/MS Analysis. Molecules 2024; 29:2410. [PMID: 38893287 PMCID: PMC11173924 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Psoriasis is a common chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder. Sophora flavescens Alt. (S. flavescens) has been widely acknowledged in the prevention and treatment of psoriasis. Kushenol F (KSCF) is a natural isopentenyl flavonoid extracted from the root of S. flavescens. We aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of KSCF on imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions in mice. A mouse model of psoriasis was induced with 5% IMQ for 5 days, and the mice were given KSCF dermally for 5 days. Changes in skin morphology, the psoriasis area, the severity index (PASI), and inflammatory factors of psoriasis-like skin lesions were evaluated. Metabolites in the psoriasis-like skin lesions were analyzed with ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry followed by a multivariate statistical analysis to identify the differential metabolites and metabolic pathway. The results of the present study confirmed that KSCF significantly reduced PASI scores, epidermal thickening, and epidermal cell proliferation and differentiation. KSCF also reduced the levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17A, IL-22, IL-23, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in the injured skin tissues while increasing IL-10 content. KSCF significantly regulated metabolites in the skin samples, and a total of 161 significant metabolites were identified. These differential metabolites involved sphingolipid and linoleic acid metabolism and steroid hormone biosynthesis. Collectively, KSCF inhibited the inflammatory response to prevent IMQ-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions in mice by call-backing the levels of 161 endogenous metabolites and affecting their related metabolic pathways. KSCF has the potential to be developed as a topical drug for treating psoriasis symptoms.
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- Xingxin Yang
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China;
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China;
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Qiu G, Xie J, Li F, Han K, Long Q, Kowah JAH, Gao R, Wang L, Liu X. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of matrine contains benzimidazole derivatives as dual TOPOI and PARP inhibitors for cancer therapy. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 270:116348. [PMID: 38554475 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116348] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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TOPOI inhibitors have long been a focal point in the research and development of antitumor drugs. PARP-1 plays a crucial role in repairing DNA damage induced by TOPOI inhibitors. Thus, concurrent inhibition of TOPOI and PARP-1 has the potential to augment drug activity. Matrine, characterized by low toxicity and good water solubility, offers advantageous properties. In this investigation, a series of benzimidazole matrine derivatives were designed and synthesized using matrine as the lead compound with the aim of developing dual inhibitors targeting both TOPOI and PARP-1. Among these derivatives, Compound B6 exhibited potent inhibitory effects on PARP-1 and TOPOI, effectively suppressing cancer cell proliferation and migration. Mechanistic assessments revealed that B6 induced DNA damage in HGC-27 cells, leading to G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and significant apoptosis. Molecular docking experiments demonstrated that B6 can effectively enter the active pocket of target proteins, where it forms stable hydrogen bonds with amino acid residues. In vivo, experiments demonstrated that B6 exhibited antitumor activity comparable to that of the positive control drug. The tumor growth inhibition rates (TGIs) for irinotecan, B6 and matrine were 87.0%, 75.4% and 9.7%, respectively. Importantly, B6 demonstrated lower toxicity than the positive control drug. Our findings suggest that TOPOI and PARP-1 may represent potential targets for matrine and B6 emerges as a promising candidate for cancer therapy.
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- Gan Qiu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
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Wang Y, Zhang B, Wang W, Yuan P, Hu K, Zhang L, Yang D, Lu Y, Du G. Improvement of the Thermal Stability and Aqueous Solubility of Three Matrine Salts Assembled by the Similar Structure Salt Formers. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:94. [PMID: 38256926 PMCID: PMC10818515 DOI: 10.3390/ph17010094] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Matrine (MAT), a natural Chinese herbal medicine, has a unique advantage in the treatment of various chronic diseases. However, its low melting point, low bioavailability, and high dosage restrict its subsequent development into new drugs. In this study, three kinds of MAT salts, namely, MAT-2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (MAT-25DHB), MAT-2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid (MAT-26DHB), and MAT-salicylic acid-hydrate (MAT-SAL-H2O), were designed and synthesized to improve the drugability of MAT. The three salts were characterized by using various analytical techniques, including single-crystal X-ray diffractometry, powder X-ray diffractometry, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry, and infrared spectroscopy. The results of the thermal stability evaluation showed that the formation of salts improved the stability of MAT; MAT-25DHB is the most stable salt reported at present. The results of aqueous solubility showed that the solubility of MAT-25DHB was higher than that of MAT, while that of MAT-26DHB and MAT-SAL-H2O were less. Given that the MAT-25DHB salt further improved the solubility of MAT, it is expected to be subjected to further research as an optimized salt. Lattice energy and solvation free energy are important factors affecting the solubility of salts; the reasons for the changes of solubility and stability of three kinds of salts are explained by calculating them.
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- Yeyang Wang
- Beijing City Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Center of Pharmaceutical Polymorphs, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- Beijing City Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Center of Pharmaceutical Polymorphs, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- Beijing City Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Center of Pharmaceutical Polymorphs, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- Beijing City Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Center of Pharmaceutical Polymorphs, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- Beijing City Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Center of Pharmaceutical Polymorphs, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- Beijing City Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Center of Pharmaceutical Polymorphs, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
- Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Shandong Yikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tengzhou 277500, China
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- Beijing City Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Center of Pharmaceutical Polymorphs, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- Beijing City Key Laboratory of Polymorphic Drugs, Center of Pharmaceutical Polymorphs, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- Beijing City Key Laboratory of Drug Target and Screening Research, National Center for Pharmaceutical Screening, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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