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Seo Y, Kim M, Kim TJ. Enhanced Efficacy of Ciprofloxacin and Tobramycin against Staphylococcus aureus When Combined with Corydalis Tuber and Berberine through Efflux Pump Inhibition. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:469. [PMID: 38786197 PMCID: PMC11118900 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13050469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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One way that bacteria develop antibiotic resistance is by reducing intracellular antibiotic concentrations through efflux pumps. Therefore, enhancing the efficacy of antibiotics using efflux pump inhibitors provides a way to overcome this type of resistance. Notably, an increasing number of pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus strains have efflux pump genes. In this study, the extract from Corydalis ternata Nakai tuber (Corydalis Tuber) at 512 mg/L was demonstrated to have an antibiotic synergistic effect with ciprofloxacin at 2 mg/L and tobramycin at 1024 mg/L against methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid identified in Corydalis Tuber, was identified as contributing to this effect. Ethidium bromide efflux pump activity assays showed that Corydalis Tuber extract and berberine inhibited efflux, suggesting that they are efflux pump inhibitors. Molecular docking simulations suggested that berberine binds to S. aureus efflux pump proteins MepA, NorA, NorB, and SdrM. Additionally, berberine and Corydalis Tuber extract inhibit biofilm formation, which can confer antibiotic resistance. This study's findings suggest that Corydalis Tuber, a traditional herbal medicine, and berberine, a medicinal supplement, act as S. aureus efflux pump inhibitors, synergistically increasing the efficacy of ciprofloxacin and tobramycin and showing promise as a treatment for antibiotic-resistant S. aureus infections, including MRSA.
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- Yena Seo
- Department of Forest Products and Biotechnology, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (Y.S.); (M.K.)
- Forest Carbon Graduate School, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Forest Products and Biotechnology, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (Y.S.); (M.K.)
- Forest Carbon Graduate School, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Forest Products and Biotechnology, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (Y.S.); (M.K.)
- Forest Carbon Graduate School, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
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Feng JH, Chen K, Shen SY, Luo YF, Liu XH, Chen X, Gao W, Tong YR. The composition, pharmacological effects, related mechanisms and drug delivery of alkaloids from Corydalis yanhusuo. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115511. [PMID: 37729733 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Corydalis yanhusuo W. T. Wang, also known as yanhusuo, yuanhu, yanhu and xuanhu, is one of the herb components of many Chinese Traditional Medicine prescriptions such as Jin Ling Zi San and Yuanhu-Zhitong priscription. C. yanhusuo was traditionally used to relieve pain and motivate blood and Qi circulation. Now there has been growing interest in pharmacological effects of alkaloids, the main bioactive components of C. yanhusuo. Eighty-four alkaloids isolated from C. yanhusuo are its important bioactive components and can be characterized into protoberberine alkaloids, aporphine alkaloids, opiate alkaloids and others and proper extraction or co-administration methods modulate their contents and efficacy. Alkaloids from C. yanhusuo have various pharmacological effects on the nervous system, cardiovascular system, cancer and others through multiple molecular mechanisms such as modulating neurotransmitters, ion channels, gut microbiota, HPA axis and signaling pathways and are potential treatments for many diseases. Plenty of novel drug delivery methods such as autologous red blood cells, self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems, nanoparticles and others have also been investigated to better exert the effects of alkaloids from C. yanhusuo. This review summarized the alkaloid components of C. yanhusuo, their pharmacological effects and mechanisms, and methods of drug delivery to lay a foundation for future investigations.
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- Jia-Hua Feng
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- School of Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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Wang Y, Jiang Y, Guo W, Tang K, Fu Y, Liu R, Chen L. dl-THP recovered the decreased NKp44 expression level on CD56 dim CD16 + natural killer cells partially in choriocarcinoma microenvironment. Immunobiology 2023; 228:152363. [PMID: 36870142 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2023.152363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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Natural killer cell-based immunotherapy has become a leading-edge tool against cancer, but still faces a variety of challenges, such as phenotype shift and dysfunction of NK cells in tumor microenvironment. Thus, finding potent agents that could inhibit the phenotype shift and incapacity of NK cells in the tumor microenvironment is essential for improving antitumor effects. dl-tetrahydropalmatine (dl-THP), one of the active alkaloids of Chinese herb Corydalis Rhizoma, has been proven to possess antitumor activity. However, whether dl-THP acts on NK cells to enhance antitumor activity remains unknown. In this study, we found that the proportion of blood CD56dimCD16+ NK cells was decreased while the proportion of CD56brightCD16- NK cells was increased when the cells were cultured in conditional medium (CM, medium from the human choriocarcinoma cell lines JEG-3). dl-THP could alter the varied proportion of CD56dimCD16+ NK cells and CD56brightCD16- NK cells in CM respectively. Importantly, the expression level of NKp44 on CD56dimCD16+ NK cells was dramatically reduced when the cells were cultured in CM, which could also be reversed by dl-THP. Furthermore, dl-THP increased the decreased NK-cell cytotoxicity when cells were cultured in CM. In summary, our study demonstrated that dl-THP could recover the decreased NKp44 expression level on CD56dimCD16+ NK cells and restore the cytotoxicity of NK cells in tumor microenvironment.
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- Yazhen Wang
- Department of Immunology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Immunology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi, China; School of Medical Technology, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712046, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Gongli Hospital, The Second Military Medical University. Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Immunology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Immunology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Immunology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Immunology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi, China.
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Mao Y, Liu X, He K, Lin C, He B, Gao J. Xuanhusuo powder has an anti-breast cancer effect by inhibiting myeloid-derived suppressor cell differentiation in the spleen of mice through down-regulating granulocyte colony stimulating factor. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2023; 52:88-100. [PMID: 37283122 PMCID: PMC10407995 DOI: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2022-0353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the mechanism of Xuanhusuo powder (XHSP) inhibiting the differentiation of spleen myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) in breast cancer mice. METHODS Forty-eight BALB/c female mice aged 4-5 weeks were selected, 6 of them were in normal control group, while others were in tumor-bearing models established by orthotopic injection of 4T1 cells into the subcutaneous fat pad of the second pair of left mammary glands. The tumor-bearing mice were divided into granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) control group, G-CSF knock-down group, model control group, XHSP small dose group, XHSP medium dose group, XHSP high dose group, and cyclophosphamide (CTX) group, with 6 mice in each group. G-CSF control group and G-CSF knock-down group were constructed by stably transfecting 4T1 cells established by shRNA lentivirus combined with puromycin selection. 48 h after the model was established, XHSP small, medium, high dose group were given 2, 4, 8 g·kg-1·d-1 intragastric administration once a day, respectively. CTX was given 30 mg/kg by intraperitoneal injection, once every other day. The other groups were given an equal volume of 0.5% hydroxymethylcellulose sodium. The drugs in each group were continuously administered for 25 d. Histological changes in spleen were observed by HE staining, the proportion of MDSCs subsets in the spleen were detected by flow cytometry, the co-expression of CD11b and Ly6G in the spleen was detected by immunofluorescence, and the concentration of G-CSF in peripheral blood was detected by ELISA. The spleen of tumor-bearing mice was co-cultured with 4T1 stably transfected cell lines in vitro, treated with XHSP (30 μg/mL) for 24 h, and the co-expression of CD11b and Ly6G in the spleen was detected by immunofluorescence. 4T1 cells were treated by XHSP (10, 30, 100 μg/mL) for 12 h. The mRNA level of G-CSF was detected by realtime RT-PCR. RESULTS Compared with normal mice, the red pulp of the spleen in tumor-bearing mice was widened with megakaryocyte infiltration. The proportion of spleen polymorphonucleocyte-like MDSCs (PMN-MDSCs) was significantly increased (P<0.01) and the co-expression of CD11b and Ly6G was increased, and the concentration of G-CSF in peripheral blood was significantly increased (P<0.01). However, XHSP could significantly reduce the proportion of PMN-MDSCs (P<0.05) and the co-expression of CD11b and Ly6G in the spleen, down-regulate the mRNA level of G-CSF in 4T1 cells (P<0.01). The concentration of G-CSF in peripheral blood of tumor-bearing mice also decreased (P<0.05) and tumor volume was reduced and splenomegaly was improved (all P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS XHSP may play an anti-breast cancer role by down-regulating G-CSF, negatively regulating the differentiation of MDSCs, and reconstruct the spleen myeloid microenvironment.
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- Youer Mao
- Department of Pharmacy, Ningbo Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Ningbo 315010, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311499, China.
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325003, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311499, China
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- Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311499, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311499, China.
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Peng J, Yang K, Tian H, Lin Y, Hou M, Gao Y, Zhou X, Gao Z, Ren J. The mechanisms of Qizhu Tangshen formula in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease: Network pharmacology, machine learning, molecular docking and experimental assessment. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 108:154525. [PMID: 36413925 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Qizhu Tangshen Formula (QZTS) has been shown therapeutic effects on diabetic kidney disease (DKD). However, to date, the pharmacological mechanisms remain vague. METHODS To explore the underlying mechanisms of QZTS in treating DKD using network pharmacology, machine learning, molecular docking and experimental assessment. RESULTS First, we found that QZTS improved glycolipid metabolism disorder, decreased proteinuria and alleviated kidney tissue injury in DKD model KKAy mice. Then, by integrating multiple databases, a total of 96 targets of 74 active compounds in QZTS and 759 DKD-related genes were acquired. Next, we identified 13 hub targets of QZTS in DKD by three rank algorithms, including functional similarity, topological similarity and shortest path. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses demonstrated that the pathways mainly centered on the processes of glycolipid metabolism disorder, inflammation and angiogenesis. Among them, VEGF signaling pathway was significantly enriched. Molecular docking showed that key active compounds of QZTS all had relatively good binding affinity with predicted hub targets. Finally, animal experiments found that QZTS significantly inhibited the secretion of plasma VEGF and downregulated the protein and mRNA expression levels of AKT, p38MAPK and VEGFR2. CONCLUSION Our results indicated that QZTS treated DKD via multiple targets and pathways and the VEGF signaling pathway may be highly involved in this process.
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- Juqin Peng
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, Beijing 100091, China
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- School of Computer and Information Technology, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
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- School of Computer and Information Technology, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, Beijing 100091, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, Beijing 100091, China; Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, Beijing 100091, China
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- School of Computer and Information Technology, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China.
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, Beijing 100091, China.
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Xiyuan Hospital, Beijing 100091, China.
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Wu Z, Zhou J, Chen F, Yu J, Li H, Li Q, Li W. 13-Methyl-palmatrubine shows an anti-tumor role in non-small cell lung cancer via shifting M2 to M1 polarization of tumor macrophages. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 104:108468. [PMID: 35066343 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.108468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have substantiated that M2-activated tumor-associated macrophages (M2-TAMs) are involved in multiple malignancies. Presently, we probe the impact and related mechanisms of 13-methyl-palmatrubine (13MP), the Corydalis yanhusuo extract, on M2-TAM-mediated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) development. METHODS IL-4 and IL-13 were adopted to induce M2-TAMs. The polarization state of TAMs was evaluated by quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR), Western blot (WB) and cellular immunofluorescence. NSCLC cells (A549 and NCL-H1975) were co-cultured with the conditioned medium (CM) of M2-TAMs. Followed by 13MP treatment, cell viability, proliferation, invasion, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and in-vivo growth of NSCLC cells were determined. Additionally, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were co-cultured with the CM of M2-TAMs. The tube formation assay was made to test the tube formation capacity of HUVECs, and the expression of MMP3, MMP9, and VEGF was assessed by WB in the co-culture model. Mechanistically, WB was performed to validate the expression of the PI3K/AKT and JAK/STAT3 pathways in NSCLC cells (A549 and NCL-H1975) as well as in endothelial cell lines co-cultured with M2-TAMs. RESULTS 13MP inhibited the proliferation, invasion, EMT, growth and enhanced apoptosis of NSCLC cells. 13MP dose-dependently boosted the polarization of TAM from M2 to M1 state. M2-TAMs enhanced the malignant behaviors of NSCLC cells, whereas 13MP hindered M2-TAM-mediated NSCLC cell proliferation and invasion. Meanwhile, 13MP weakened the M2-TAM-mediated angiogenesis. Moreover, 13MP inactivated the PI3K/AKT and JAK/STAT3 signaling in A549 cells, NCL-H1975 cells and HUVECs. CONCLUSION 13MP suppresses TAM-mediated NSCLC progression via transforming the polarization of TAM from M2 to M1.
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- Zhihui Wu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhuzhou Central Hospital, Zhuzhou 412000, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1, Zhuzhou Central Hospital, Zhuzhou 412000, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1, Zhuzhou Central Hospital, Zhuzhou 412000, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang 441021, Hubei, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang 441021, Hubei, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang 441021, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Zhuzhou Central Hospital, Zhuzhou 412000, China.
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Bibak B, Shakeri F, Keshavarzi Z, Mollazadeh H, Javid H, Jalili-Nik M, Sathyapalan T, Afshari AR, Sahebkar A. Anticancer mechanisms of Berberine: a good choice for glioblastoma multiforme therapy. Curr Med Chem 2022; 29:4507-4528. [PMID: 35209812 DOI: 10.2174/0929867329666220224112811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The most typical malignant brain tumor, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), seems to have a grim outcome, despite the intensive multi-modality interventions. Literature suggests that biologically active phytomolecules may exert anticancer properties by regulating several signaling pathways. Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid, has various pharmacological applications to combat severe diseases like cancer. Mechanistically, Berberine inhibits cell proliferation and invasion, suppresses tumor angiogenesis, and induces cell apoptosis. The effect of the antitumoral effect of Berberine in GBM is increasingly recognized. This review sheds new light on the regulatory signaling mechanisms of Berberine in various cancer, proposing its potential role as a therapeutic agent for GBM. .
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- Bahram Bibak
- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Academic Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Zhang J, He S, Wang J, Wang C, Wu J, Wang W, Li F, Li S, Zhao C, Li F. A Review of the Traditional Uses, Botany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicology of Corydalis yanhusuo. Nat Prod Commun 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x20957752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Corydalis yanhusuo W. T. Wang (Papaveraceae) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that has long been used to treat several conditions and is widely distributed in Asian countries. This review focuses on the traditional uses, botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology of C. yanhusuo. The literature on C. yanhusuo was reviewed using several resources, including classic books on Chinese herbal medicine and scientific databases, namely, PubMed, Springer, Web of Science, Science Direct, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. Based on information from these databases regarding the chemical components of C. yanhusuo, we evaluated the underlying interaction network between chemical components, biological targets, and associated diseases using Cytoscape software. To date, more than 160 compounds have been isolated and identified from C. yanhusuo, including alkaloids, organic acids, volatile oils, amino acids, nucleosides, alcohols, and sugars. The crude extracts and purified compounds of this plant have analgesic, antiarrhythmic, and antipeptic ulcer properties, along with hypnotic effects. However, studies on the pharmacokinetics of C. yanhusuo extracts remain limited. C. yanhusuo has therapeutic potential in diseases such as cancer and depression, probably due to glaucine and corydaline. Our network pharmacology analysis revealed interactions between 20 compounds, 54 corresponding targets, and 4 health conditions. We found that leonticine, tetrahydroberberine, and corydalmine may regulate the expression of PTGS2, PTGS1, KCNH2, SCN5A, RXRA, CAMKK2, NCOA2, and ESR1, representing a potential treatment strategy against pain, gastric ulcers, inflammation, and cardiac arrhythmias. Additionally, this article discusses the future directions of research on C. yanhusuo.
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- Jingxia Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
- College of Pharmacy, Engineering Technology Research Center of Shaanxi Administration of Chinese Herbal Pieces, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
- College of Pharmacy, Engineering Technology Research Center of Shaanxi Administration of Chinese Herbal Pieces, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
- College of Pharmacy, Engineering Technology Research Center of Shaanxi Administration of Chinese Herbal Pieces, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
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- Institute of Tradition Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, P. R. China
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- Institute of Tradition Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, P. R. China
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- Institute of Tradition Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
- College of Pharmacy, Engineering Technology Research Center of Shaanxi Administration of Chinese Herbal Pieces, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, P. R. China
- Institute of Tradition Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, P. R. China
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Identification and Selection of Reference Genes for Quantitative Transcript Analysis in Corydalis yanhusuo. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:genes11020130. [PMID: 32012754 PMCID: PMC7074024 DOI: 10.3390/genes11020130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Corydalis yanhusuo is a medicinal plant frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine, which has effective medical effects in many aspects. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) has been one of the most widely used methods in biosynthesis research due to its high sensitivity and quantitative properties in gene expression analysis. To obtain accurate normalization, reference genes are often selected in advance; however, no reference genes are available in C. yanhusuo. Herein, 12 reference gene candidates, named cyclophilin 2 (CYP2), elongation factor 1-α (EF1-α), protein phosphatase 2 (PP2A), SAND protein family (SAND), polypyrimidine tract-binding protein (PTBP), TIP41-like protein (TIP41), lyceraldehyde-3-phosphate hydrogenase (GAPDH), ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme 9 (UBC9), cyclophilin 1 (CYP1), tubulin beta (TUBA), thioredoxin (YLS8), and polyubiquitin 10 (UBQ10), were selected for stability analysis. After being treated with hormone, UV, salt, metal, oxidative, drought, cold (4 °C), and hot stresses (40 °C), the qRT-PCR data of the selected genes was analyzed with NormFinder, geNorm, and BestKeeper. The result indicated that GAPDH, SNAD, and PP2A were the top three most stable reference genes under most treatments. This study selected and validated reliable reference genes in C. yanhusuo under various environmental conditions, which can provide great help for future research on gene expression normalization in C. yanhusuo.
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Small molecule inhibitors and stimulators of inducible nitric oxide synthase in cancer cells from natural origin (phytochemicals, marine compounds, antibiotics). Biochem Pharmacol 2020; 176:113792. [PMID: 31926145 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.113792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nitric oxide synthases (NOS) are a family of isoforms, which generate nitric oxide (NO). NO is one of the smallest molecules in nature and acts mainly as a potent vasodilator. It participates in various biological processes ranging from physiological to pathological conditions. Inducible NOS (iNOS, NOS2) is a calcium-independent and inducible isoform. Despite high iNOS expression in many tumors, the role of iNOS is still unclear and complex with both enhancing and prohibiting actions in tumorigenesis. Nature presents a broad variety of natural stimulators and inhibitors, which may either promote or inhibit iNOS response. In the present review, we give an overview of iNOS-modulating agents with a special focus on both natural and synthetic molecules and their effects in related biological processes. The role of iNOS in physiological and pathological conditions is also discussed.
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Antiangiogenic Effect of Alkaloids. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:9475908. [PMID: 31178979 PMCID: PMC6501137 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9475908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Alkaloids are among the natural phytochemicals contained in functional foods and nutraceuticals and have been suggested for the prevention and/or management of oxidative stress and inflammation-mediated diseases. In this review, we aimed to describe the effects of alkaloids in angiogenesis, the process playing a crucial role in tumor growth and invasion, whereby new vessels form. Antiangiogenic compounds including herbal ingredients, nonherbal alkaloids, and microRNAs can be used for the control and treatment of cancers. Several lines of evidence indicate that alkaloid-rich plants have several interesting features that effectively inhibit angiogenesis. In this review, we present valuable data on commonly used alkaloid substances as potential angiogenic inhibitors. Different herbal and nonherbal ingredients, introduced as antiangiogenesis agents, and their role in angiogenesis-dependent diseases are reviewed. Studies indicate that angiogenesis suppression is exerted through several mechanisms; however, further investigations are required to elucidate their precise molecular and cellular mechanisms, as well as potential side effects.
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Jin F, Xie T, Huang X, Zhao X. Berberine inhibits angiogenesis in glioblastoma xenografts by targeting the VEGFR2/ERK pathway. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2018; 56:665-671. [PMID: 31070539 PMCID: PMC6319470 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2018.1548627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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CONTEXT Berberine is used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years with recent reports of its anticancer activity. OBJECTIVE To test antiangiogenic effects of berberine on human glioblastoma and clarify involvement of the VEGFR2/ERK pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cell viability, proliferation and migration assays were performed to determine in vitro antiangiogenic effects of berberine (6.25-200 μmol/L, 6-48 h). Ectopic and orthotopic xenograft models in BALB/c nude mice were induced to determine antitumour and antiangiogenic effects of berberine (50 mg/kg by oral gavage for 28 days) or vehicle control (carboxymethylcellulose sodium). RESULTS Berberine inhibited cell viability (IC50 of 42 and 32 μmol/L, respectively) and proliferation of U87 and U251 human glioblastoma cell lines. Berberine (50 μmol/L) inhibited cell migration of HUVEC by 67.50 ± 8.14% in the Transwell assay and tube formation of HUVEC by 73.00 ± 11.12% in the Matrigel assay. In the ectopic xenograft model, tumour weight was significantly decreased by 50 mg/kg of berberine (401.2 ± 71.5 mg vs. 860.7 ± 117.1 mg in vehicle group, p ˂ 0.001). Berberine significantly decreased haemoglobin content (28.81 ± 3.64 μg/mg vs. 40.84 ± 5.15 μg/mg in vehicle group, p ˂ 0.001) and CD31 mRNA expression in tumour tissue. In the orthotopic xenograft model, berberine (50 mg/kg) significantly improved the survival rate of mice (p = 0.0078). Berberine inhibited (p ˂ 0.001) the phosphorylation of VEGFR2 and ERK. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Berberine inhibited angiogenesis in glioblastoma xenografts by targeting the VEGFR2/ERK pathway. Our work sheds new light on complementary and alternative therapy for glioblastoma.
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- Fa Jin
- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhujiang Hospital, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhujiang Hospital, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhujiang Hospital, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhujiang Hospital, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Isoquinoline Alkaloids from Corydalis pallida. Chem Nat Compd 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-018-2541-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Varinska L, Kubatka P, Mojzis J, Zulli A, Gazdikova K, Zubor P, Büsselberg D, Caprnda M, Opatrilova R, Gasparova I, Klabusay M, Pec M, Fibach E, Adamek M, Kruzliak P. Angiomodulators in cancer therapy: New perspectives. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 89:578-590. [PMID: 28258040 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.02.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The formation of new blood vessels plays a crucial for the development and progression of pathophysiological changes associated with a variety of disorders, including carcinogenesis. Angiogenesis inhibitors (anti-angiogenics) are an important part of treatment for some types of cancer. Some natural products isolated from marine invertebrates have revealed antiangiogenic activities, which are diverse in structure and mechanisms of action. Many preclinical studies have generated new models for further modification and optimization of anti-angiogenic substances, and new information for mechanistic studies and new anti-cancer drug candidates for clinical practice. Moreover, in the last decade it has become apparent that galectins are important regulators of tumor angiogenesis, as well as microRNA. MicroRNAs have been validated to modulate endothelial cell migration or endothelial tube organization. In the present review we summarize the current knowledge regarding the role of marine-derived natural products, galectins and microRNAs in tumor angiogenesis.
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- Lenka Varinska
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Kosice, Slovakia
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- Department of Medical Biology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia; Division of Oncology, Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Kosice, Slovakia
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- The Centre for Chronic Disease, College of Health & Biomedicine, Victoria University, Melbourne, Werribee Campus, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Nursing and Professional Health Studies, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic; Department of General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
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- Division of Oncology, Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, Qatar Foundation-Education City, Doha, Qatar
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Chemical Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Palackeho tr. 1/1946, 612 42 Brno, Czechia
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- Institute of Biology, Genetics and Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University and University Hospital, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Haemato-Oncology and Department of Internal Medicine - Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czechia
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- Department of Medical Biology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Hematology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Chemical Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Palackeho tr. 1/1946, 612 42 Brno, Czechia.
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Screening active compounds from Corydalis yanhusuo by combining high expression VEGF receptor HEK293 cell membrane chromatography with HPLC - ESI - IT - TOF - MSn method. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2017; 136:134-139. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2017.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Revised: 12/31/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Gao JL, Shui YM, Jiang W, Huang EY, Shou QY, Ji X, He BC, Lv GY, He TC. Hypoxia pathway and hypoxia-mediated extensive extramedullary hematopoiesis are involved in ursolic acid's anti-metastatic effect in 4T1 tumor bearing mice. Oncotarget 2016; 7:71802-71816. [PMID: 27708244 PMCID: PMC5342124 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.12375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Accepted: 09/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Hypoxic in the tumor mass is leading to the myeloproliferative-like disease (leukemoid reaction) and anemia of body, which characterized by strong extensive extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) in spleen. As the key transcription factor of hypoxia, hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) activates the expression of genes essential for EMH processes including enhanced blood cell production and angiogenesis. We found ursolic acid (UA), a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid carboxylic acid, inhibited growth of breast cancer both in vivo and in vitro. The suppression was mediated through the inhibition of multiple cell pathways linked to inflammation, proliferation, angiogenesis, and metastasis. UA also suppressed the leukemoid reaction and the EMH phenomenon of the tumor bearing mice without any significant suppression on body weight (i.p. by 20 mg/kg for 28 days). This is associated with the significant decrease in white blood cells (WBC), platelets (PLT) and spleen weight. During this process, we also detected the down-regulation of cell proliferative genes (PCNA, and β-catenin), and metastatic genes (VEGF, and HIF-1α), as well as the depression of nuclear protein intensity of HIF-1α. Furthermore, the expression of E2F1, p53 and MDM2 genes were increased in UA group when the VEGF and HIF-1α was over-expressed. Cancer cells were sensitive to UA treating after the silencing of HIF-1α and the response of Hypoxic pathway reporter to UA was suppressed when HIF-1α was over expressed. Overall, our results from experimental and predictive studies suggest that the anticancer activity of UA may be at least in part caused by suppressing the cancer hypoxia and hypoxia-mediated EMH.
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- Jian-Li Gao
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Hung HY, Wu TS. Recent progress on the traditional Chinese medicines that regulate the blood. J Food Drug Anal 2016; 24:221-238. [PMID: 28911575 PMCID: PMC9339571 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2015.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2015] [Revised: 10/13/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the herbs that regulate blood play a vital role. Here, nine herbs including Typhae Pollen, Notoginseng Root, Common Bletilla Tuber, India Madder Root and Rhizome, Chinese Arborvitae Twig, Lignum Dalbergiae Oderiferae, Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Corydalis Tuber, and Motherwort Herb were selected and reviewed for their recent studies on anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular effects. Besides, the analytical methods developed to qualify or quantify the active compounds of the herbs are also summarized.
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- Hsin-Yi Hung
- School of Pharmacy, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, Tajen University, Pingtung 907, Taiwan.
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Wang N, Tan HY, Li L, Yuen MF, Feng Y. Berberine and Coptidis Rhizoma as potential anticancer agents: Recent updates and future perspectives. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 176:35-48. [PMID: 26494507 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2015] [Revised: 10/17/2015] [Accepted: 10/17/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The antineoplastic property of Coptidis Rhizoma and berberine was correlated with its traditional use of clearing internal fire, removing damp-heat and counteracting toxic pathogens. AIM OF THE STUDY The anti-tumor effect of Coptidis Rhizoma and berberine was extensively studied since our last comprehensive review in 2009. This study aims to summarize the recent updates and give rise to perspectives of Coptidis Rhizoma and berberine as potential novel antineoplastic agents. METHODS Quality studies in recent 5 years were retrieved from PubMed, Medline and CNKI with keywords including Coptis, Coptidis Rhizoma, huanglian, berberine, tumor and cancer. Studies were focused on the pharmacological actions of Coptidis Rhizoma and berberine in cancer progression. RESULTS It was shown that Coptidis Rhizoma extract and berberine may repress tumor progression by regressing abnormal cell proliferation, arresting cell cycle and inducing cell death. Studies also highlighted the actions of Coptidis Rhizoma extract and berberine in inhibiting tumor cell invasion and angiogenesis, which in turn abolish cancer metastasis. Some studies have also been conducted to reveal the potential effect of Coptidis Rhizoma extract and berberine in regulating tumor stromal microenvironment, as well as in preventing carcinogenesis. Most of the results have been demonstrated with in vivo models, but results of high-quality clinical trials are not yet available. Unspecified cancer type and staging, fluctuated dose information and variants of targets across studies of berberine/ Coptidis Rhizoma impede their clinical use for cancer treatment. CONCLUSION Recent advances highlighted by this review may shed light on future direction of studies featuring Coptidis Rhizoma and berberine as novel antineoplastic agents, which should be repeatedly proven in future animal and clinical studies. Although more evidences on its specificity and clinical efficacy are necessary to support its clinical use, Coptidis Rhizoma and berberine are highly expected to be effective, safe and affordable treatments for cancer patients.
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- Ning Wang
- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Queen Mary Hospital, and Department of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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Jin Y, Khadka DB, Cho WJ. Pharmacological effects of berberine and its derivatives: a patent update. Expert Opin Ther Pat 2015; 26:229-43. [PMID: 26610159 DOI: 10.1517/13543776.2016.1118060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A number of plant-derived agents are used in many therapeutic areas. Berberine, an important protoberberine alkaloid, is present in a number of medicinal plants that have been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. Modern research has shown that berberine and its derivatives display several pharmacological effects through various mechanisms. AREAS COVERED This review discusses recent and mostly Chinese patents that report the synthesis of berberine, berberine derivatives and berberine salts, and methods of preparation for formulations (traditional Chinese medicine) containing herbal components rich in berberine, along with their applications. The review covers several therapeutic effects of berberine, its derivatives and pharmaceutical formulations against cancer, obesity, diabetes, inflammation, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the mechanisms underlying the pharmacological effects are discussed. EXPERT OPINION Modification of the functional groups of berberine has a significant effect on the pharmacological activity. However, studies on altering the atoms and size of the berberine skeleton are rare. Thus, it may be beneficial to initiate a drug development program focused on inserting heterocyclic rings of different sizes into berberine. Furthermore, structural modification to improve the safety, efficacy and selectivity is necessary to promote the use of berberine-based drugs in clinical settings.
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- Yifeng Jin
- a College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Drug Development , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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- a College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Drug Development , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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- a College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Drug Development , Chonnam National University , Gwangju , Republic of Korea
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Luteolin Ameliorates Hypertensive Vascular Remodeling through Inhibiting the Proliferation and Migration of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:364876. [PMID: 26495010 PMCID: PMC4606148 DOI: 10.1155/2015/364876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Revised: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Objectives. Preliminary researches showed that luteolin was used to treat hypertension. However, it is still unclear whether luteolin has effect on the hypertensive complication such as vascular remodeling. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of luteolin on the hypertensive vascular remodeling and its molecular mechanism. Method and Results. We evaluated the effect of luteolin on aorta thickening of hypertension in spontaneous hypertensive rats (SHRs) and found that luteolin could significantly decrease the blood pressure and media thickness of aorta in vivo. Luteolin could inhibit angiotensin II- (Ang II-) induced proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) staining result showed that luteolin reduced Ang II-stimulated ROS production in VSMCs. Furthermore, western blot and gelatin zymography results showed that luteolin treatment leaded to a decrease in ERK1/2, p-ERK1/2, p-p38, MMP2, and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) protein level. Conclusion. These data support that luteolin can ameliorate hypertensive vascular remodeling by inhibiting the proliferation and migration of Ang II-induced VSMCs. Its mechanism is mediated by the regulation of MAPK signaling pathway and the production of ROS.
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Zhang Y, Dong X, Le J, Wen J, Lin Z, Liu Y, Lou Z, Chai Y, Hong Z. A practical strategy for characterization of the metabolic profile of chiral drugs using combinatory liquid chromatography–mass spectrometric techniques: Application to tetrahydropalmatine enantiomers and their metabolites in rat urine. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2014; 94:152-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2014.01.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2013] [Revised: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 01/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhao Y, Gao JL, Ji JW, Gao M, Yin QS, Qiu QL, Wang C, Chen SZ, Xu J, Liang RS, Cai YZ, Wang XF. Cytotoxicity enhancement in MDA-MB-231 cells by the combination treatment of tetrahydropalmatine and berberine derived from Corydalis yanhusuo W. T. Wang. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE RESEARCH 2014; 3:68-72. [PMID: 26401350 PMCID: PMC4576799 DOI: 10.5455/jice.20140123040224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2013] [Accepted: 01/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aim: Our previous works have demonstrated that Chinese herb medicine yanhusuo (Corydalis yanhusuo W. T. Wang) has strong anti-cancer proliferation effect in MDA-MB-231 cells. The goal of this study was to find out the synergic cytotoxicity effect of three natural compounds, tetrahydropalmatine (THP), berberine (Ber), and dehydrocorydaline (DHC), isolated from C. yanhusuo W. T. Wang. Materials and Methods: The IC50 of THP Ber and DHC in single use, as well as in combination use at fixed ratios and doses was measured by MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay. Isobologram, combination index and modified coefficient of drug interaction (CDI) methods were used for evaluation the combination effects of THF! Ber, and DHC in different ratio and concentration. Results: The results indicated that the combination of THP and Ber shown the strongest anti-cancer cell proliferation effect at the ratio of 2:3 (Ber: THF the average CDI value was 0.5795). DHC and THP have additive cytotoxicity in MDA-MB-231 cells. However, there wasn’t any synergistic effect between Ber and DHC, and it even exhibited antagonistic effect when the percentage of DHC was >50%. Conclusion: Our findings suggested that the combination of THP and Ber might be beneficial for anti-proliferation of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells through a significant synergy effect.
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- Yan Zhao
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Binjiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Iranshahy M, Quinn RJ, Iranshahi M. Biologically active isoquinoline alkaloids with drug-like properties from the genus Corydalis. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra47944g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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He K, Gao JL. Protopine inhibits heterotypic cell adhesion in MDA-MB-231 cells through down-regulation of multi-adhesive factors. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL, COMPLEMENTARY, AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES 2014; 11:415-24. [PMID: 25435628 DOI: 10.4314/ajtcam.v11i2.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND A Chinese herb Corydalis yanhusuo W.T. Wang that showed anticancer and anti-angiogenesis effects in our previous studies was presented for further studies. In the present study, we studied the anticancer proliferation and adhesion effects of five alkaloids which were isolated from Corydalis yanhusuo. MATERIALS AND METHODS MTT dose response curves, cell migration assay, cell invasion assay, as well as three types of cell adhesive assay were performed on MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells. The mechanism of the compounds on inhibiting heterotypic cell adhesion were further explored by determining the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), αv-integrin, β1-integrin and β5-integrin by western blotting assay. RESULTS In five tested alkaloids, only protopine exhibited anti-adhesive and anti-invasion effects in MDA-MB-231 cells, which contributed to the anti-metastasis effect of Corydalis yanhusuo. The results showed that after treatment with protopine for 90 min, the expression of EGFR, ICAM-1, αv-integrin, β1-integrin and β5-integrin were remarkably reduced. CONCLUSION The present results suggest that protopine seems to inhibit the heterotypic cell adhesion between MDA-MB-231 cells, and human umbilical vein endothelial cells by changing the expression of adhesive factors.
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- Kai He
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China ; Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, P.R. China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, P.R. China
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Tan HY, Wang N, Tsao SW, Zhang Z, Feng Y. Suppression of vascular endothelial growth factor via inactivation of eukaryotic elongation factor 2 by alkaloids in Coptidis rhizome in hepatocellular carcinoma. Integr Cancer Ther 2013; 13:425-34. [PMID: 24363282 DOI: 10.1177/1534735413513635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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AIM OF STUDY To investigate the inhibitory effect of Coptidis rhizome aqueous extract (CRAE) on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and tumor angiogenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS Quality control of CRAE was determined. Secretion of VEGF protein and expression of its mRNA in MHCC97L and Hep G2 cells were measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Synthesis of nascent protein was determined by AHA-protein-labeling technologies. The in vivo antiangiogenic effect of CRAE was evaluated with a xenograft model. RESULTS Absence of organochlorine pesticides in CRAE was found, and phytochemical analysis showed that its components were in proportion of magnoflorine 2.2%, jatrorrhizine 1.68%, palmatine 4.4%, and berberine 13.8%. CRAE exhibited significant inhibition on VEGF secretion from MHCC97L and HepG2 cells at nontoxic doses. The mRNA transcripts of VEGF could not be inhibited by CRAE; however, synthesis of VEGF nascent protein was potently blocked by CRAE. CRAE intervention increased the phosphorylation of eukaryotic elongation factor 2 (eEF2) in HCC cells, which blocked eEF2 activity for proceeding nascent protein synthesis. The activity of eEF2 was restored in CRAE-treated HCC cells in the presence of A484594, leading to the recovery of VEGF expression. Berberine was found to be the major active component in CRAE; however, CRAE is more effective in inhibiting eEF2 activity compared to berberine treatment alone, suggesting the additive effect of other components present. Reduction of tumor size and neovascularization were observed in mice xenograft model. CONCLUSION Our study postulates the antiangiogenic effect of CRAE on hepatocellular carcinoma via an eEF2-driven pathway.
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- Hor Yue Tan
- School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Tetrandrine Suppresses Cancer Angiogenesis and Metastasis in 4T1 Tumor Bearing Mice. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 2013:265061. [PMID: 23762115 PMCID: PMC3677646 DOI: 10.1155/2013/265061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2013] [Accepted: 04/26/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Metastasis remains the most deadly aspect of cancer and still evades direct treatment. Thus, there is a great need to develop new treatment regimens to suppress tumor cells that have escaped surgical removal or that may have already disseminated. We have found that tetrandrine (TET) exhibits anticolon cancer activity. Here, we investigate the inhibition effect of TET to breast cancer metastasis, angiogenesis and its molecular basis underlying TET's anticancer activity. We compare TET with chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in 4T1 tumor bearing BALB/c mice model and find that TET exhibits an anticancer metastatic and antiangiogenic activities better than those of doxorubicin. The lung metastatic sites were decreased by TET, which is confirmed by bioluminescence imaging in vivo. On the other hand, laser doppler perfusion imaging (LDI) was used for measuring the blood flow of tumor in 4T1-tumor bearing mice. As a result, the local blood perfusion of tumor was markedly decreased by TET after 3 weeks. Mechanistically, TET treatment leads to a decrease in p-ERK level and an increase in NF-κB levels in HUVECs. TET also regulated metastatic and angiogenic related proteins, including vascular endothelial growth factor, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, integrin β5, endothelial cell specific molecule-1, and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 in vivo.
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Wang S, Zhong Z, Wan J, Tan W, Wu G, Chen M, Wang Y. Oridonin Induces Apoptosis, Inhibits Migration and Invasion on Highly-Metastatic Human Breast Cancer Cells. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2013; 41:177-96. [DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x13500134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Oridonin, a natural tetracycline diterpenoid isolated from Chinese herb Rabdosia rubescens, has been reported to be a potent cytotoxic agent against a wide variety of tumors. However, its effect on highly metastatic breast cancer cells has not been addressed. In this study, we investigated the effects of oridonin on growth, migration and invasion of highly-metastatic human breast cancer cells. Our results showed that oridonin induced potent growth inhibition on human breast cancer cells MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 in a time- and dose-dependent manner. According to the flow cytometric analysis, oridonin suppressed MCF-7 cell growth by cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase and caused accumulation of MDA-MB-231 cells in the Sub-G1 phase. The induced apoptotic effect of oridonin was further confirmed by a morphologic characteristics assay and TUNEL assay. Oridonin triggered the reduction of Bcl-2/Bax ratio, caspase-8, NF-κB (p65), IKKα, IKKβ, phospho-mTOR, and increased expression level of cleaved PARP, Fas and PPARγ in a time-dependent manner. Immunofluorescent analysis showed that γH2AX-containing nuclear foci were significant in oridonin-treated MDA-MB-231 cells. Meanwhile, oridonin significantly suppressed MDA-MB-231 cell migration and invasion, decreased MMP-2/MMP-9 activation and inhibited the expression of Integrin β1 and FAK. In conclusion, oridonin inhibited the growth and induced apoptosis in breast cancer cells, which might be related to DNA damage and activation of intrinsic or extrinsic apoptotic pathways. Moreover, oridonin also inhibited tumor invasion and metastasis in vitro possibly via decreasing the expression of MMPs and regulating the Integrin β1/FAK pathway in MDA-MB-231 cells.
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- Shengpeng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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Chen XW, Di YM, Zhang J, Zhou ZW, Li CG, Zhou SF. Interaction of herbal compounds with biological targets: a case study with berberine. ScientificWorldJournal 2012; 2012:708292. [PMID: 23213296 PMCID: PMC3504405 DOI: 10.1100/2012/708292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2012] [Accepted: 07/08/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Berberine is one of the main alkaloids found in the Chinese herb Huang lian (Rhizoma Coptidis), which has been reported to have multiple pharmacological activities. This study aimed to analyze the molecular targets of berberine based on literature data followed by a pathway analysis using the PANTHER program. PANTHER analysis of berberine targets showed that the most classes of molecular functions include receptor binding, kinase activity, protein binding, transcription activity, DNA binding, and kinase regulator activity. Based on the biological process classification of in vitro berberine targets, those targets related to signal transduction, intracellular signalling cascade, cell surface receptor-linked signal transduction, cell motion, cell cycle control, immunity system process, and protein metabolic process are most frequently involved. In addition, berberine was found to interact with a mixture of biological pathways, such as Alzheimer's disease-presenilin and -secretase pathways, angiogenesis, apoptosis signalling pathway, FAS signalling pathway, Hungtington disease, inflammation mediated by chemokine and cytokine signalling pathways, interleukin signalling pathway, and p53 pathways. We also explored the possible mechanism of action for the anti-diabetic effect of berberine. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the mechanisms of action of berberine using systems biology approach.
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- Xiao-Wu Chen
- Department of General Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Shunde, Southern Medical University, Shunde, Guangdong 528300, China
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Zhong ZF, Hoi PM, Wu GS, Xu ZT, Tan W, Chen XP, Cui L, Wu T, Wang YT. Anti-angiogenic effect of furanodiene on HUVECs in vitro and on zebrafish in vivo. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2012; 141:721-727. [PMID: 21911050 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2011.08.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2011] [Revised: 08/17/2011] [Accepted: 08/25/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Furanodiene is an active ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicine, Rhizoma Curcumae, commonly used for the treatment of cancer in China. AIM OF THE STUDY To investigate the anti-cancer property of Rhizoma Curcumae, this study describes the anti-angiogenic activities of furanodiene in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in vitro and in zebrafish in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS HUVECs were treated with different doses of furanodiene in the presence or absence of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The anti-proliferative effect of furanodiene was measured using the XTT assay. The anti-migration and anti-invasion activities of this compound were investigated with a wound-healing migration model and a three-dimensional cell invasion model, respectively. The effects of furanodiene on HUVEC differentiation were assessed by in vitro tube formation in Matrigel™. The expression of related proteins was detected by Western blot. Morphological observations of zebrafish were evaluated in transgenic Tg (fli1: EGFP) zebrafish embryos. RESULTS Our results showed that furanodiene exposure could significantly inhibit the proliferation of HUVECs in a dose-dependent manner and inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation at a low dose. Relative to the VEGF-induced control, the number of invading and migrating cells was significantly reduced in the furanodiene-treated groups. Furanodiene also dramatically suppressed tube formation and p-Akt (Ser473), p-Erk 1/2 (Thr202/Tyr204), ICAM-1, p-p85 (Ser428) as well as p85 protein expression. Furthermore, exposure to furanodiene inhibited angiogenesis in the zebrafish model. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that furanodiene exposure exhibits a potential anti-angiogenic effect through suppression of endothelial cell growth, invasion, migration and tube formation via regulation of the PI3K pathway. This potential anti-angiogenic effect of furanodiene may play an important role in the anti-tumor activity of the traditional Chinese medicine, Rhizoma Curcumae.
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MESH Headings
- Angiogenesis Inhibitors/isolation & purification
- Angiogenesis Inhibitors/pharmacology
- Animals
- Animals, Genetically Modified
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/isolation & purification
- Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/pharmacology
- Blotting, Western
- Cell Differentiation/drug effects
- Cell Movement/drug effects
- Cell Proliferation/drug effects
- Class Ia Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase/metabolism
- Curcuma/chemistry
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Drugs, Chinese Herbal/isolation & purification
- Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology
- Furans/isolation & purification
- Furans/pharmacology
- Green Fluorescent Proteins/biosynthesis
- Green Fluorescent Proteins/genetics
- Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring/isolation & purification
- Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring/pharmacology
- Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells/drug effects
- Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells/metabolism
- Humans
- Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1/metabolism
- Medicine, Chinese Traditional
- Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1/metabolism
- Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3/metabolism
- Neovascularization, Physiologic/drug effects
- Phosphorylation
- Plants, Medicinal
- Proto-Oncogene Protein c-fli-1/genetics
- Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism
- Serine
- Signal Transduction/drug effects
- Threonine
- Tyrosine
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/metabolism
- Wound Healing/drug effects
- Zebrafish/embryology
- Zebrafish/genetics
- Zebrafish/metabolism
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- Zhang-Feng Zhong
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau, China
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Zhao M, Li LP, Sun DL, Sun SY, Huang SD, Zeng S, Jiang HD. Stereoselective metabolism of tetrahydropalmatine enantiomers in rat liver microsomes. Chirality 2012; 24:368-73. [DOI: 10.1002/chir.22020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2011] [Accepted: 01/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Ming Zhao
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Drug Metabolism; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou; People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Drug Metabolism; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou; People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Drug Metabolism; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou; People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Drug Metabolism; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou; People's Republic of China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University; Ningbo; People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Drug Metabolism; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou; People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Drug Metabolism; College of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou; People's Republic of China
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Hamsa TP, Kuttan G. Antiangiogenic activity of berberine is mediated through the downregulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1, VEGF, and proinflammatory mediators. Drug Chem Toxicol 2012; 35:57-70. [PMID: 22145808 DOI: 10.3109/01480545.2011.589437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Berberine, a naturally occurring isoquinoline alkaloid, is present in a number of important medicinal plants. Berberine has a wide range of biochemical and pharmacological effects, including anticancer effects. In this study, we elucidated the mechanism of antiangiogenic activity of berberine using in vivo and in vitro models. In vivo antiangiogenic activity was studied using B16F-10 melanoma cells and induced capillary formation in C57BL/6 mice. Berberine, at 10 mg/kg body weight, showed significant inhibition in tumor-directed capillary formation and in various proangiogenic factors, such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and proinflammatory mediators, such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), which are involved in tumor angiogenesis. At the same time, it could also increase antitumor factors, such as IL-2 and tissue-inhibitor metalloproteinase (TIMP) levels in the serum. Berberine could also inhibit endothelial motility, migration, tube formation, and vessel sprouting from rat aortic ring in vitro. Further, berberine inhibited various transcription factors involved in tumor development and angiogenesis, such as NF-ĸB, c-Fos, CREB, and ATF-2. mRNA expression levels of proangiogenic factors, such as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), were also downregulated in tumor cells after treatment with berberine. Drastically elevated expressions of HIF and VEGF mRNA by tumor cells under hypoxic conditions were also decreased after treatment with berberine. This result clearly demonstrates that the antiangiogenic activity of berberine is mainly mediated through the inhibition of various proinflammatory and pro-angiogenic factors and the major ones are HIF, VEGF, COX-2, NO, NF-ĸB, and proinflammatory cytokines.
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- T P Hamsa
- Amala Cancer Research Center, Amala Nagar, Thrissur, India
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Xu Z, Chen X, Zhang Q, Chen L, Wang Y. Corydalis yanhusuo W.T. Wang extract inhibits MCF-7 cell proliferation by inducing cell cycle G2/M arrest. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2011; 39:579-86. [PMID: 21598423 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x11009044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Corydalis yanhusuo W.T. Wang (YHS) is a traditional Chinese herb widely prescribed for promoting blood circulation, reinforcing vital energy and alleviating pain. Our previous studies showed that an ethanol extract of YHS inhibits metastasis of breast cancer cells in vitro. In the present study, the anti-proliferative effect of the extract was determined by MTT assay and the LDH release was measured with a commercial kit. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) were monitored by CM- H(2)DCF-DA and JC-1 staining, respectively. Cell cycle was analyzed with propidium iodide (PI) staining by flow cytometry and protein expressions were measured by Western blotting. The YHS extract significantly inhibited MCF-7 cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. Significant increase of ROS formation and decrease of ΔΨm were observed. Furthermore, it induced MCF-7 cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phases. In addition, the p-cdc-2/cdc-2 protein expression ratio was increased while Rb and p21 protein expressions were decreased. The YHS extract inhibited MCF-7 proliferation by inducing G2/M cell cycle arrest, which might be mediated by inducing ROS formation, decreasing ΔΨm and regulating cell cycle related protein expressions.
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- Zengtao Xu
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences University of Macau, China
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