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Lv X, Liu Y, Liu S, Liu Y, Qu Y, Cai Q. Metabonomics and pharmacodynamics studies of Gentiana radix and wine-processed Gentiana radix in damp-heat jaundice syndrome rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 332:118291. [PMID: 38705427 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Gentiana radix (GR) and wine-processed Gentiana radix (WGR) have been commonly used in folk medicine for the treatment of bile or liver disorders, including jaundice, hepatitis, swelling and inflammation for thousands of years. However, the therapeutic effects of gentian root (GR) and wine-made gentian root (WGR) treatment on damp-heat jaundice syndrome (DHJS) have not been studied in animal experiments. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the protective effects and mechanisms of GR and WGR on DHJS in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a high-fat and high-sugar diet in a humidified hot environment, hepatic injury induced by giving alpha-naphthalene isothiocyanate (ANIT) in rats were used as a DHJS model. Histological analysis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), PCR analysis, and metabolomics were used to elucidate the mechanism of GR and WGR for DHJS. RESULTS The results indicated that GR and WGR affected DHJS by inhibiting the release of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), direct bilirubin (D-BIL), total bilirubin (TBIL), total bile acid (TBA), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione S-transferase (GST) (P < 0.05). In addition, they significantly reduced the gene expression levels of Na+/taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (NTCP), bile salt export pump (BESP), multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (MRP2) and multidrug resistance-associated protein 3 (MRP3) (P < 0.05). The WGR group improved the above function indicators better than the GR group. GR and WGR could restore 11 potential biomarkers in rats with DHJS tended to return to normal levels, these biomarkers were involved in arachidonic acid metabolism, steroid hormone biosynthesis, biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism, retinol metabolism, arginine biosynthesis. The results of the metabolic pathway showed that WGR was significantly better than GR in the improvement of porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that treatment with GR and WGR has a beneficial effect on DHJS in rats, the major mechanisms may be involved in improving functional indicators of the body and endogenous metabolism, and WGR is more effective than GR. It provides important evidence for the clinical application of GR and WGR in the treatment of DHJS.
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- Xin Lv
- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China; Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, 2, Dagong Road, Liaodongwan New District, Panjin, 124221, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China; Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, Ocean and Life Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, 2, Dagong Road, Liaodongwan New District, Panjin, 124221, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang Institute for Food and Drug Control, 67, Qiuyue Lake Street, Shenbei New District, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chinese Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 77, 1st Life Road, D D Port, Dalian, 116600, People's Republic of China.
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Lim ST, Lee E. Physical activity, body weight, and liver function as factors increasing Insomnia index among Korean adults: a cross-sectional analysis. Sleep Breath 2024:10.1007/s11325-024-03094-1. [PMID: 39186099 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-024-03094-1] [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: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between physical activity, body weight, liver function, and insomnia in Korean adults, thereby providing a foundation for health promotion strategies. METHODS We recruited 11,645 adults (8,051 males and 3,594 females). Participants underwent assessments using the Korean version of the Insomnia Severity Index, measures of physical activity (PA), anthropometric data (body weight, height, body mass index [BMI], and waist circumference [WC]), and liver function (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase [AST], and gamma-glutamyl transferase). RESULTS One-way ANOVA revealed significant differences among male groups in height (p < .001), weight (p = .036), BMI (p = .002), diastolic blood pressure (p = .008), AST (p = .036), recreational PA (p = .026), moderate PA (p < .01), vigorous PA (p < .01), and moderate-to-vigorous PA (p < .001). Similarly, significant differences were found among female groups in height (p < .001), weight (p = .001), BMI (p = .006), WC (p = .013), moderate PA (p < .001), vigorous PA (p < .001), and moderate-to-vigorous PA (p < .001). CONCLUSION To prevent insomnia, it is essential to enhance physical activity and manage factors related to body weight and liver function, such as BMI, WC, and AST. Increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is particularly crucial, as it has a substantial positive impact on reducing body weight and improving liver function.
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- Seung-Taek Lim
- College of General Education, Kookmin University, Seoul, 02707, Republic of Korea
- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, 341-0018, Japan
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- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, 341-0018, Japan.
- Institute of Sports and Arts Convergence (ISAC), Inha University, 100, Inha-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang L, Liu H, Shen J, Liu W, Liu D, Cheng L, Huang B. Selenium nanoparticles enhance the anti-tumor immune responses of anti-4-1BB antibody and alleviate the adverse effects on mice. Immunobiology 2024; 229:152839. [PMID: 39094396 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2024.152839] [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: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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4-1BB agonists for cancer immunotherapy have shown good preliminary efficacy in clinical trials, but several of the first-generation 4-1BB agonistic antibodies entering the clinic have failed due to safety issues. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidant, and immune-modulating properties. In addition, they have been shown to have detoxifying effects and prevent oxidative liver damage. In this study, we used an anti-4-1BB antibody in combination with SeNPs to evaluate the anti-lung cancer effects in in vitro and in vivo experiments and explore the underlying mechanisms by pathological analyses, quantitative PCR, and enzyme-linked immunoassay. We found that 5 μmol·L-1 anti-4-1BB antibody combined with 1 μmol·L-1 SeNPs increased the expression of IFN-γ and promoted the killing effects of peripheral blood mononuclear cells on Lewis lung carcinoma cells, with a lethality rate up to 56.88 %. Experiments in tumor-bearing mice showed that the tumor inhibition rate was 58.61 % after treatment with 3.5 mg/kg anti-4-1BB antibody combined with 0.25 mg/kg SeNPs, and the liver function index returned to normal. When the combined treatment was compared with the antibody treatment alone, detection of immune relevant factors demonstrated that the expression of FOXP3, IL-2, IL-12, and TNF-α in the spleen was downregulated, whereas the expression of IFN-γ in the spleen, serum, and tumor was upregulated, accompanied by increased Fas ligand expression in the tumor tissues. Based on these findings, we get the conclusion that anti-4-1BB antibody combined with SeNPs may alleviate the immunosuppression of regulatory T cells, promote the immune cell proliferation and metastasis to synergistically kill tumor cells. This combination also reduces the inflammatory damage to normal tissues and slows overstimulation of the splenic immune response.
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- Lei Zhang
- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China; Center for Stem Cell and Translational Medicine, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China; Center for Stem Cell and Translational Medicine, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China; Center for Stem Cell and Translational Medicine, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Hefei HankeMab Biotechnology co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui 230088, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Hefei HankeMab Biotechnology co., Ltd, Hefei, Anhui 230088, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China; Center for Stem Cell and Translational Medicine, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
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Xiao L, Zhao M, Linghu KG, Wu G, Zhang T, Chen C, Guan J, Cao Z, Hu Y, Yu H. Ganweikang extract protects hepatocytes from oxidative injury by activating Nrf2/HO-1 and MAPKs pathways. Fitoterapia 2024; 178:106146. [PMID: 39089591 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Ganweikang tablet (GWK) is a traditional Chinese prescription and has been clinically used in treating liver diseases for decades. Although GWK has been shown to exert potential therapeutic effect for hepatotoxicity protection, the underlying biological mechanisms are still not well clarified. In the present study, the compositional analysis of GWK was performed by HPLC analysis, and the hepato-protective effects of GWK were assessed in H2O2-stimulated acute oxidative injured HL-7702 hepatocytes in vitro. As a result, 7 components in GWK were quantified to be 0.06 ± 0.01% (calycosin), 0.46 ± 0.02% (calycosin-7-glucoside), 0.13 ± 0.01% (liquiritin), 0.17 ± 0.02% (glycyrrhizic acid), 0.45 ± 0.02% (forsythoside A), 0.07 ± 0.01% (5-O-methylvisammioside) and 0.45 ± 0.02% (forsythin), respectively. Furthermore, GWK (100, 200 and 400 μg/mL, 24 h) dose-dependently alleviated HL-7702 hepatocytes from H2O2 (200 μM, 2 h)-induced cell apoptosis by decreasing the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and malondialdehyde (MDA) level, as well as the cellular aminotransferases (ALT and AST) activities. GWK increased the expressions of HO-1, NQO1 and Nrf2, while suppressing the expression of KEAP1 in H2O2-stimulated HL-7702 cells. A specific Nrf2 inhibitor, ML385, was further employed to investigate the regulation of Nrf2 in HL-7702 cells stimulated by H2O2. In addition, the activation of MAPKs (JUN, ERK and p38) was simultaneously detected in H2O2-stimulated HL-7702 cells. In conclusion, GWK exerted potential therapeutic effect to protect hepatocytes from acute oxidative injury through activating the Nrf2/HO-1 and MAPKs pathways.
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- Linxuan Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- Jiaheng Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Henan Fusen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Nanyang 473000, China
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- Jiaheng Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, Zhuhai 519000, China; Henan Fusen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Nanyang 473000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China.
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Li Y, Wu S, Huang J, Zhao L. Integration of physiological, miRNA-mRNA interaction and functional analysis reveals the molecular mechanism underlying hypoxia stress tolerance in crucian carp (Carassius auratus). FASEB J 2024; 38:e23722. [PMID: 38934365 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202302629rr] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Hypoxia has become one of the most critical factors limiting the development of aquaculture. Crucian carp (Carassius auratus) is widely consumed fish in China, with excellent tolerance to hypoxic environment. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying hypoxia adaptation and tolerance in crucian carp remain unclear. Compared with the control, increased T-SOD, CAT, GSH-Px, T-AOC, ALT, and AST activities and MDA, TCHO, and TG contents, and decreased TP and ATP contents were observed after hypoxia stress. Based on RNA-seq, 2479 differentially expressed (DE) mRNAs and 60 DE miRNAs were identified, and numerous DE mRNAs involved in HIF signaling pathway (hif-1α, epo, vegfa, and ho), anaerobic metabolism (hk1/hk2, pfk, gapdh, pk, and ldh) and immune response (nlrp12, cxcr1, cxcr4, ccr9, and cxcl12) were significantly upregulated after hypoxia exposure. Integrated analysis found that ho, igfbp1, hsp70, and hk2 were predicted to be regulated by novel_867, dre-miR-125c-3p/novel_173, dre-miR-181b-5p, and dre-miR-338-5p/dre-miR-17a-3p, respectively, and targets of DE miRNAs were significantly enriched in MAPK signaling pathway, FoxO signaling pathway, and glycolysis/gluconeogenesis. Expression analysis showed that the mRNA levels of vegfa, epo, ho, hsp70, hsp90aa.1, igfbp1, ldh, hk1, pfk, pk, and gapdh exhibited a remarkable increase, whereas sdh and mdh were downregulated in the H3h, H12h, and H24h groups compared with the control. Furthermore, research found that hk2 is a target of dre-miR-17a-3p, overexpression of dre-miR-17a-3p significantly decreased the expression level of hk2, while the opposite results were obtained after dre-miR-17a-3p silencing. These results contribute to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of hypoxia tolerance in crucian carp.
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- Yongjuan Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- College of Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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Meng S, Lu W, Li Z, Zhou Y, Shi S, Zhao H, Li M, Li Y. The Clinical Significance of Serum Interleukin-36α Levels in Patients with Gout. Immunol Invest 2024; 53:788-799. [PMID: 38638029 DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2024.2341233] [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] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Gout is a chronic inflammatory diseases caused by monosodium urate crystal deposition. However, the role of interleukin (IL)-36 in gout has not dbeen elucidated. METHODS We enrolled 75 subjects, including 20 healthy controls (HC), 30 patients with acute gout attack and 25 patients in remission. Baseline data were obtained through clinical interrogation and laboratory data were obtained through tests of blood samples. Serum levels of IL-36α were detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Spearman correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation of IL-36α with other parameters. The diagnostic value of IL-36α was demonstrated using a receiver operating characteristic curve. RESULTS The serum IL-36α level of gout patients in acute attack and remission stage was significantly higher than that of HC. Serum IL-36α was positively correlated with alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST). Serum amyloid A (SAA) levels positively correlated with C-reactive protein levels and erythrocyte sedimentation rates. Glutamyl transpeptidase levels positively correlated with AST and ALT levels. CONCLUSION In conclusion, serum IL-36α levels were elevated in patients with gout and correlated with the clinical markers of inflammation. Our findings suggest that IL-36α may be a novel inflammatory indicator for gout.
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- Sicen Meng
- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Luo S, Huang M, Lu X, Zhang M, Xiong H, Tan X, Deng X, Zhang W, Ma X, Zeng J, Efferth T. Optimized therapeutic potential of Yinchenhao decoction for cholestatic hepatitis by combined network meta-analysis and network pharmacology. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 129:155573. [PMID: 38583348 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cholestatic hepatitis is recognized as a significant contributor to the development of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. As a well-known classic formula for the treatment of cholestatic hepatitis, Yinchenhao decoction (YCHD) is widely used in countries in Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. However, in recent years, a risk of liver injury has been reported from Rheum palmatum L. and Gardenia jasmonoides J.Ellis which are the main ingredients of YCHD. Therefore, the question arises whether YCHD is still safe enough for the treatment of cholestatic hepatitis or whether an optimized ratio of ingredients should be applied. These is inevitable questions for the clinical application of YCHD. PURPOSE To provide a scientific basis for the clinical application of YCHD through a combination of meta-analysis and network pharmacology and to find the best ratio of components to ensure optimal therapeutic efficacy and safety. At the same time, a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of YCHD was explored. METHODS We retrieved relevant trials from various databases including PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP and Wanfang databases up to August 2023. After screening for inclusion and exclusion criteria, we assessed efficiency, ALT, AST, and TBIL as outcome parameters. The relevant data underwent a network meta-analysis using STATA 16.0 software. Based on network pharmacology, we screened the disease targets, active ingredients, and targets related to YCHD. The targets were visualized using Cytoscape 3.9.1. Then, potential mechanisms were explored based on bioinformatic techniques. RESULTS Twenty eligible studies were finally screened and a total of 1,591 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. The meta-analysis results indicated that TG-c (treatment group c) [(Artemisia capillaris Thunb. : Gardenia jasminoides J.Ellis : Rheum palmatum L. = 10:5:2-10:5:3) + CT] was the most promising therapeutic approach, demonstrating superior efficacy and notable improvements in both AST and TBIL levels. For ALT, TG-d [(Artemisia capillaris : Gardenia jasminoides : Rheum palmatum = 5:1:1-5:2:1) + CT] exhibited the greatest potential as optimal therapy option. Based on the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) values, TG-c was the best therapy in terms of efficiency and improvement in TBIL levels, while TG-d was the most effective in reducing ALT levels. For AST levels, TG-e [(Artemisia capillaris : Gardenia jasminoides : Rheum palmatum = 5:2:2-5:3:3) + CT] was the most effective therapy. The comprehensive analysis revealed that TG-c exhibited the most pronounced efficacy. Combined network pharmacology, GO enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis displayed that the key target genes of Artemisia capillaris, Rheum palmatum, and Gardenia jasminoides were closely involved in inflammation response, bile transport, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and regulation of leukocyte migration. Notably, bile secretion dominated the common pathway of the three herbs. On the other hand, Artemisia capillaris exhibited a unique mode of action by regulating the IL-17 signaling pathway, which may play a crucial role in its effectiveness. CONCLUSION Based on our findings, the optimal TG-C demonstrated the most favorable overall therapeutic efficacy by increasing the dosage of Artemisia capillaris while reducing the dosage of Gardenia jasminoides and Rheum palmatum. This is attributed to the potent ability of Artemisia capillaris. to effectively modulate the IL-17 signaling pathway, thereby exerting a beneficial therapeutic effect. Conversely, Gardenia jasminoides and Rheum palmatum may potentially enhance the activation of the NF-кB signaling pathway, thereby elevating the risk of hepatotoxicity.
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- Shiman Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, China; Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
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Wu S, Huang J, Li Y, Zhao L. Comparative transcriptomics combined with physiological and functional analysis reveals the regulatory mechanism of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) under acute hypoxia stress. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 278:116347. [PMID: 38691881 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Hypoxia, largely triggered by global warming and water contamination, has become an environmental issue of great concern, posing a great threat to aquatic ecosystem. As one of the world's most economically important fish, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is extremely intolerant of hypoxic environments, however, little is known about the roles of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in the response of rainbow trout to hypoxia stress. Herein, effects of moderate (Tm12L) and severe hypoxia for 12 h (Ts12L) and 12 h reoxygenation on histology, biochemical parameters (antioxidant, metabolism and immunity) and transcriptome (lncRNA, miRNA and mRNA) in rainbow trout liver were investigated. We further validated the regulatory relationships between LOC110519952, novel-m0023-5p and glut1a via dual‑luciferase reporter, overexpression and silencing assays. Compared with Tm12L, the liver in Ts12L showed more severe oxidative damage. Anaerobic, lipid and protein metabolism was enhanced under hypoxia stress, especially in Ts12L. We also found that Tm12L could strengthen innate immune response, which was inhibited in Ts12L. Besides, several hypoxia-related genes (glut1a, vegfaa, hmox, epoa, foxo1a and igfbp1) and ceRNA networks were identified from 1824, 427 and 545 differentially expressed mRNAs, miRNAs and lncRNAs, including LOC118965299-novel-m0179-3p-epoa, LOC110519952-novel-m0023-5p-glut1a, MSTRG.7382.2-miR-184-y-hmox and LOC110520012-miR-206-y-vegfaa. Through in vitro and in vivo functional analysis, we demonstrated that glut1a is a target of novel-m0023-5p, and LOC110519952 can positively regulate glut1a by targeting novel-m0023-5p. Introduction of LOC110519952 could attenuate the promoting effects of novel-m0023-5p on rainbow trout liver cell viability and proliferation. This study highlights the differences in the regulatory mechanism of rainbow trout under different concentrations of hypoxia stress and provides valuable data for further research on the molecular mechanisms of fish adaptation to hypoxic environments.
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- Shenji Wu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; College of Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Zhang T, Wang X. Modafinil lightens apoptosis and inflammatory response in hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury through inactivation of TLR9/Myd88/p38 signaling. Drug Dev Res 2024; 85:e22210. [PMID: 38812444 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.22210] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) remains a severe threat during liver surgery and transplantation, accounting for unfavorable clinical outcomes. Modafinil (MOD), a wakefulness-inducing compound, is increasingly disclosed to protect against IRI. However, the specific literatures covering the association between MOD and hepatic IRI are few. Here, this paper is committed to unraveling the role and response mechanism of MOD in hepatic IRI. After the establishment of hepatic IRI mice model and cell model, relevant assay kits measured the concentrations of biochemical indicators of hepatotoxicity and hematoxylin and eosin staining estimated liver morphology. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, reverse-transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and western blot evaluated inflammatory levels. Terminal-deoxynucleoitidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling assay and western blot appraised apoptosis. Western blot also analyzed the expression of Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9)/myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88 (MyD88)/p38 signaling-associated proteins. Cell counting kit-8 method judged cell viability. MOD was discovered to mitigate liver dysfunction and morphological damage, inflammatory response, apoptosis in vivo and improve cell viability, suppress inflammatory response and apoptosis in vitro. In addition, MOD inactivated TLR9/Myd88/p38 signaling both in vitro and in vivo. Further, TLR9 elevation reversed the inhibitory role of MOD in inflammatory response and cell apoptosis in vitro. Anyway, MOD blocked TLR9/Myd88/p38 signaling to exhibit anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties in hepatic IRI.
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- Tairan Zhang
- Immunology Department, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Spleen Surgery, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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Du S, Shen X, Sun Y, Li J, Wang J, Cai Y, Li H. A retrospective study to determine the correlation among HBV PreS1 antigen, HBV e antigen, alanine aminotransferase, and HBV DNA. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2024; 48:102369. [PMID: 38719147 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2024.102369] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection presents with indicators of varying clinical significance. We aimed to evaluate the correlation among HBV Pre-S1 antigen (HBV PreS1-Ag), HBV e antigen (HBeAg), HBV DNA, and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 6180 serum samples collected between 2020 and 2022 at the Shanghai General Hospital, China. Data regarding PreS1-Ag, HBeAg, ALT, and HBV DNA were compiled. Correlation analyses and cross-tabulations were employed to explore the diagnostic indicators. RESULTS The detection rates of both antigen indicators showed a proportional increase with HBV DNA loads. The correlation between PreS1-Ag and HBV DNA (r = 0.616) was stronger than that between HBeAg and HBV DNA (r = 0.391). The specificity of PreS1-Ag (84.30 %) was lower than that of HBeAg (97.44 %), whereas the sensitivity of HBeAg (91.13 %) significantly surpassed that of PreS1-Ag (29.56 %). Among the HBV DNA positive patients, 92.04 % tested positive for at least one indicator, which exceeded the rate of PreS1+HBeAg- and PreS1-HBeAg+ (52. 28 % and 68. 56 %, respectively). Only 1.75 % of the patients exhibited double negativity, which was lower than the percentage of patients with single negativity (1.95 % and 12.00 % for PreS1-Ag and HBeAg, respectively). The PreS1 levels correlated with ALT levels (r = 0.317); patients with PreS1-positive status had higher ALT levels than patients with PreS1-negative status. CONCLUSION PreS1-Ag is a more robust HBV replication indicator than HBeAg. PreS1-Ag displayed high sensitivity, whereas HBeAg demonstrated high specificity. Moreover, PreS1-Ag levels correlated with ALT levels. A combination of these indicators demonstrated dependable clinical value for detecting HBV infection and evaluating liver function.
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- Sihan Du
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China; Department of Laboratory Medicine, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China.
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Yang X, Zhang J, Li Y, Hu H, Li X, Ma T, Zhang B. Si-Ni-San promotes liver regeneration by maintaining hepatic oxidative equilibrium and glucose/lipid metabolism homeostasis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 326:117918. [PMID: 38382654 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The efficacy of clinical treatments for various liver diseases is intricately tied to the liver's regenerative capacity. Insufficient or failed liver regeneration is a direct cause of mortality following fulminant hepatic failure and extensive hepatectomy. Si-Ni-San (SNS), a renowned traditional Chinese medicine prescription for harmonizing liver and spleen functions, has shown clinical efficacy in the alleviation of liver injury for thousands of years. However, the precise molecular pharmacological mechanisms underlying its effects remain unclear. AIMS OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate the effects of SNS on liver regeneration and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS A mouse model of 70% partial hepatectomy (PHx) was used to analyze the effects of SNS on liver regeneration. Aquaporin-9 knockout mice (AQP9-/-) were used to demonstrate that SNS-mediated enhancement of liver regeneration was AQP9-targeted. A tandem dimer-Tomato-tagged AQP9 transgenic mouse line (AQP9-RFP) was utilized to determine the expression pattern of AQP9 protein in hepatocytes. Immunoblotting, quantitative real-time PCR, staining techniques, and biochemical assays were used to further explore the underlying mechanisms of SNS. RESULTS SNS treatment significantly enhanced liver regeneration and increased AQP9 protein expression in hepatocytes of wild-type mice (AQP9+/+) post 70% PHx, but had no significant effects on AQP9-/- mice. Following 70% PHx, SNS helped maintain hepatic oxidative equilibrium by increasing the levels of reactive oxygen species scavengers glutathione and superoxide dismutase and reducing the levels of oxidative stress molecules H2O2 and malondialdehyde in liver tissues, thereby preserving this crucial process for hepatocyte proliferation. Simultaneously, SNS augmented glycerol uptake by hepatocytes, stimulated gluconeogenesis, and maintained glucose/lipid metabolism homeostasis, ensuring the energy supply required for liver regeneration. CONCLUSIONS This study provides the first evidence that SNS maintains liver oxidative equilibrium and glucose/lipid metabolism homeostasis by upregulating AQP9 expression in hepatocytes, thereby promoting liver regeneration. These findings offer novel insights into the molecular pharmacological mechanisms of SNS in promoting liver regeneration and provide guidance for its clinical application and optimization in liver disease treatment.
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- Xu Yang
- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Thangal SH, Muralisankar T, Mohan K, Santhanam P, Venmathi Maran BA. Biological and physiological responses of marine crabs to ocean acidification: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 248:118238. [PMID: 38262516 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Marine crabs play an integral role in the food chain and scavenge the debris in the ecosystem. Gradual increases in global atmospheric carbon dioxide cause ocean acidification (OA) and global warming that leads to severe consequences for marine organisms including crabs. Also, OA combined with other stressors like temperature, hypoxia, and heavy metals causes more severe adverse effects in marine crabs. The present review was made holistic discussion of information from 111 articles, of which 37 peer-reviewed original research papers reported on the effect of OA experiments and its combination with other stressors like heavy metals, temperature, and hypoxia on growth, survival, molting, chitin quality, food indices, tissue biochemical constituents, hemocytes population, and biomarker enzymes of marine crabs. Nevertheless, the available reports are still in the infancy of marine crabs, hence, this review depicts the possible gaps and future research needs on the impact of OA on marine crabs.
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- Said Hamid Thangal
- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- PG and Research Department of Zoology, Sri Vasavi College, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638 316, India
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- Marine Planktonology& Aquaculture Laboratory, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli- 620024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Institute of Integrated Science and Technology, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyomachi, Nagasaki, 852-8521, Japan
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Wu Y, Zhang C, Duan S, Li Y, Lu L, Bajpai A, Yang C, Mi J, Tian G, Xu F, Qi D, Xu Z, Chi XD. TEAD1, MYO7A and NDUFC2 are novel functional genes associated with glucose metabolism in BXD recombinant inbred population. Diabetes Obes Metab 2024; 26:1775-1788. [PMID: 38385898 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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AIM The liver is an important metabolic organ that governs glucolipid metabolism, and its dysfunction may cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, etc. We aimed to systematic investigate the key factors related to hepatic glucose metabolism, which may be beneficial for understanding the underlying pathogenic mechanisms for obesity and diabetes mellitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) phenotypes and liver transcriptomes of BXD mice under chow and high-fat diet conditions were collected from GeneNetwork. QTL mapping was conducted to pinpoint genomic regions associated with glucose homeostasis. Candidate genes were further nominated using a multi-criteria approach and validated to confirm their functional relevance in vitro. RESULTS Our results demonstrated that plasma glucose levels in OGTT were significantly affected by both diet and genetic background, with six genetic regulating loci were mapped on chromosomes 1, 4, and 7. Moreover, TEAD1, MYO7A and NDUFC2 were identified as the candidate genes. Functionally, siRNA-mediated TEAD1, MYO7A and NDUFC2 knockdown significantly decreased the glucose uptake and inhibited the transcription of genes related to insulin and glucose metabolism pathways. CONCLUSIONS Our study contributes novel insights to the understanding of hepatic glucose metabolism, demonstrating the impact of TEAD1, MYO7A and NDUFC2 on mitochondrial function in the liver and their regulatory role in maintaining in glucose homeostasis.
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- Yingying Wu
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Molecular Targeting and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Molecular Targeting and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Molecular Targeting and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Molecular Targeting and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Molecular Targeting and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Molecular Targeting and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Molecular Targeting and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Molecular Targeting and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Shandong Technology Innovation Center of Molecular Targeting and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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Gao E, Wang Y, Fan GL, Xu G, Wu ZY, Liu ZJ, Liu JC, Mao LF, Hou X, Li S. Discovery of gefitinib-1,2,3-triazole derivatives against lung cancer via inducing apoptosis and inhibiting the colony formation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9223. [PMID: 38649732 PMCID: PMC11035632 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60000-1] [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: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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A series of 20 novel gefitinib derivatives incorporating the 1,2,3-triazole moiety were designed and synthesized. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their potential anticancer activity against EGFR wild-type human non-small cell lung cancer cells (NCI-H1299, A549) and human lung adenocarcinoma cells (NCI-H1437) as non-small cell lung cancer. In comparison to gefitinib, Initial biological assessments revealed that several compounds exhibited potent anti-proliferative activity against these cancer cell lines. Notably, compounds 7a and 7j demonstrated the most pronounced effects, with an IC50 value of 3.94 ± 0.17 µmol L-1 (NCI-H1299), 3.16 ± 0.11 µmol L-1 (A549), and 1.83 ± 0.13 µmol L-1 (NCI-H1437) for 7a, and an IC50 value of 3.84 ± 0.22 µmol L-1 (NCI-H1299), 3.86 ± 0.38 µmol L-1 (A549), and 1.69 ± 0.25 µmol L-1 (NCI-H1437) for 7j. These two compounds could inhibit the colony formation and migration ability of H1299 cells, and induce apoptosis in H1299 cells. Acute toxicity experiments on mice demonstrated that compound 7a exhibited low toxicity in mice. Based on these results, it is proposed that 7a and 7j could potentially be developed as novel drugs for the treatment of lung cancer.
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- En Gao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453000, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine/Macau Institute for Applied Research in Medicine and Health, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Luoyang Third People' Hospital, Luoyang, 471000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- College of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- College of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- College of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- College of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471003, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang, 453000, Henan, China
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Wan G, Zhang Z, Chen J, Li M, Li J. GenX caused liver injury and potential hepatocellular carcinoma of mice via drinking water even at environmental concentration. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 346:123574. [PMID: 38365076 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) is an alternative to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), whose environmental concentration is close to its maximum allowable value established by the US Environmental Protection Agency, so its effects on human health are of great concern. The liver is one of the most crucial target organ for GenX, but whether GenX exposure induces liver cancer still unclear. In this research project, male C57 mice were disposed to GenX in drinking water at environmental concentrations (0.1 and 10 μg/L) and higher concentrations (1 and 100 mg/L) for 14 weeks to explore its effects on liver injury and potential carcinogenicity in mice. GenX was found to cause a dose-dependent increase in the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total cholesterol (TC), and triglyceride (TG). As the content of GenX in drinking water increased, so did the concentrations of Glypican-3 (GPC-3) and detachment gamma-carboxyprothrombin (DCP), indicators of early hepatocellular cancer. GenX destroyed the boundaries and arrangements of hepatocytes, in which monocyte infiltration, balloon-like transformation, and obvious lipid vacuoles were observed between cells. Following exposure to GenX, Masson sections revealed a significant quantity of collagen deposition in the liver. Alpha-feto protein (AFP), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), Ki67, matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) gene expression increased in a dose-dependent manner in the treatment group relative to the control group. In general, drinking water GenX exposure induced liver function impairment, elevated blood lipid level, caused liver pathological structure damage and liver fibrosis lesions, changed the liver inflammatory microenvironment, and increased the concentration of liver-related tumor indicator even in the environmental concentration, suggesting GenX is a potential carcinogen.
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- Guojun Wan
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, 215011, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Swain S, Sahu A, Singh P, Rout S, Parida GK, Mishra PR, Agarwal K. Potential of Liver Serum Enzymes and SUVmax in Primary Tumors as Predictive Biomarkers With Correlational Evidence. Cureus 2024; 16:e58532. [PMID: 38957833 PMCID: PMC11218504 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Cancer exerts a substantial influence on the body's metabolism through varied mechanisms, instigating a metabolic reprogramming that maintains the unchecked growth and survival of cancer cells, consequently perturbing diverse metabolic parameters. The introduction of positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT), delivering detailed insights into both metabolic and morphological aspects, has brought about a revolutionary shift in modern cancer detection. Exploring the potential connection between PET-CT metabolic features and the metabolic parameters of liver enzymes in an individual can unveil novel avenues for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Materials and methods This study conducted a retrospective analysis of patient records from our institution, covering the period from January 2021 to September 2023, focusing on individuals with various malignancies. The data included information on gender, age, clinical history, and liver serum parameters, which were compiled into tables. Additionally, inflammatory indicators such as ALT (alanine transaminase), ALP (alkaline phosphatase), total protein (TP), ALT/AST ratio, and SUVmax were collected and plotted. The study used Pearson correlation analysis to assess the relationship between each inflammatory variable and SUV (max) as determined by PET-CT. Results In breast cancer, there was a statistically significant positive correlation (R2=0.0651) between serum ALP levels and SUVmax as determined by regression analysis. Hodgkin lymphoma, on the other hand, showed a statistically significant negative correlation between the ALT-to-AST ratio (ALT/AST) and SUVmax (r = -0.45, R2 = 0.204). In non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients, total protein (TP) was negatively correlated with SUVmax (R2=-0.081, r= -0.28), while in lung cancer patients, there was a significant positive correlation with regression correlation coefficients (R2 = 0.026, 0.024, 0.024, and 0.018 for ALT/AST, TP, ALP, albumin, and ALT, respectively). Conclusion Aligning with these results, it can be a recent addition to acknowledge that both the tumor metabolic parameter (SUVmax) and the levels of liver serum enzymes exhibit a potential for predicting patient prognosis in various cancers.
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- Sashikanta Swain
- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, IND
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Liu Y, Zeng X, Zhang H. An Emerging Approach of Age-Related Hearing Loss Research: Application of Integrated Multi-Omics Analysis. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2024; 8:e2300613. [PMID: 38279573 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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As one of the most common otologic diseases in the elderly, age-related hearing loss (ARHL) usually characterized by hearing loss and cognitive disorders, which have a significant impact on the elderly's physical and mental health and quality of life. However, as a typical disease of aging, it is unclear why aging causes widespread hearing impairment in the elderly. As molecular biological experiments have been conducted for research recently, ARHL is gradually established at various levels with the application and development of integrated multi-omics analysis in the studies of ARHL. Here, the recent progress in the application of multi-omics analysis in the molecular mechanisms of ARHL development and therapeutic regimens, including the combined analysis of different omics, such as transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome, to screen for risk sites, risk genes, and differences in lipid metabolism, etc., is outlined and the integrated histological data further promote the profound understanding of the disease process as well as physiological mechanisms of ARHL. The advantages and disadvantages of multi-omics analysis in disease research are also discussed and the authors speculate on the future prospects and applications of this part-to-whole approach, which may provide more comprehensive guidance for ARHL and aging disease prevention and treatment.
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- Yue Liu
- Department of Otolaryngology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T., Shenzhen, 518172, China
- Department of Graduate and Scientific Research, Zunyi Medical University Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, 519041, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T., Shenzhen, 518172, China
- Department of Graduate and Scientific Research, Zunyi Medical University Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, 519041, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang E.N.T. Hospital and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of E.N.T, Institute of E.N.T., Shenzhen, 518172, China
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Dai S, Wu R, Fu K, Li Y, Yao C, Liu Y, Zhang F, Zhang S, Guo Y, Yao Y, Li Y. Exploring the effect and mechanism of cucurbitacin B on cholestatic liver injury based on network pharmacology and experimental verification. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 322:117584. [PMID: 38104874 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cholestatic liver injury (CLI) is a pathologic process with the impairment of liver and bile secretion and excretion, resulting in an excessive accumulation of bile acids within the liver, which leads to damage to both bile ducts and hepatocytes. This process is often accompanied by inflammation. Cucumis melo L is a folk traditional herb for the treatment of cholestasis. Cucurbitacin B (CuB), an important active ingredient in Cucumis melo L, has significant anti-inflamamatory effects and plays an important role in diseases such as neuroinflammation, skin inflammation, and chronic hepatitis. Though numerous studies have confirmed the significant therapeutic effect of CuB on liver diseases, the impact of CuB on CLI remains uncertain. Consequently, the objective of this investigation is to elucidate the therapeutic properties and potential molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of CuB on CLI. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this paper was to investigate the potential protective mechanism of CuB against CLI. METHODS First, the corresponding targets of CuB were obtained through the SwissTargetPrediction and SuperPre online platforms. Second, the DisGeNET database, GeneCards database, and OMIM database were utilized to screen therapeutic targets for CLI. Then, protein-protein interaction (PPI) was determined using the STRING 11.5 data platform. Next, the OmicShare platform was employed for the purpose of visualizing the Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses. The molecular docking technique was then utilized to evaluate the binding affinity existing between potential targets and CuB. Subsequently, the impacts of CuB on the LO2 cell injury model induced by Lithocholic acid (LCA) and the CLI model induced by 3,5-diethoxycarbonyl-1,4-dihydrocollidine (DDC) were determined by evaluating inflammation in both in vivo and in vitro settings. The potential molecular mechanism was explored by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and western blot (WB) techniques. RESULTS A total of 122 CuB targets were collected and high affinity targets were identified through the PPI network, namely TLR4, STAT3, HIF1A, and NFKB1. GO and KEGG analyses indicated that the treatment of CLI with CuB chiefly involved the inflammatory pathway. In vitro study results showed that CuB alleviated LCA-induced LO2 cell damage. Meanwhile, CuB reduced elevated AST and ALT levels and the release of inflammatory factors in LO2 cells induced by LCA. In vivo study results showed that CuB could alleviate DDC-induced pathological changes in mouse liver, inhibit the activity of serum transaminase, and suppress the liver and systemic inflammatory reaction of mice. Mechanically, CuB downregulated the IL-6, STAT3, and HIF-1α expression and inhibited STAT3 phosphorylation. CONCLUSION By combining network pharmacology with in vivo and in vitro experiments, the results of this study suggested that CuB prevented the inflammatory response by inhibiting the IL-6/STAT3/HIF-1α signaling pathway, thereby demonstrating potential protective and therapeutic effects on CLI. These results establish a scientific foundation for the exploration and utilization of natural medicines for CLI.
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- Shu Dai
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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Liu H, Li H, Deng G, Zheng X, Huang Y, Chen J, Meng Z, Gao Y, Qian Z, Liu F, Lu X, Shi Y, Shang J, Yan H, Zheng Y, Shen Z, Qiao L, Zhang W, Wang X. Association of AST/ALT ratio with 90-day outcomes in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic liver disease: a prospective multicenter cohort study in China. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1307901. [PMID: 38576715 PMCID: PMC10993385 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1307901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Background and aim A high aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase (AST/ALT) ratio is associated with liver injury in liver disease; however, no data exist regarding its relationship with 90-day prognosis in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic liver disease. Methods In this study, 3,758 participants (955 with advanced fibrosis and 2,803 with cirrhosis) from the CATCH-LIFE cohort in China were included. The relationships between different AST/ALT ratios and the risk of adverse 90-day outcomes (death or liver transplantation) were determined in patients with cirrhosis or hepatitis B virus (HBV)-associated advanced fibrosis, respectively. Results In the patients with HBV-associated advanced fibrosis, the risk of 90-day adverse outcomes increased with AST/ALT ratio; after adjusting for all confounding factors, the risk of adverse 90-day outcomes was the highest when AST/ALT ratio was more than 1.08 (OR = 6.91 [95% CI = 1.789-26.721], p = 0.005), and the AST/ALT ratio of >1.9 accelerated the development of adverse outcomes. In patients with cirrhosis, an AST/ALT ratio > 1.38 increased the risk of adverse 90-day outcomes in all univariables (OR = 1.551 [95% CI = 1.216-1.983], p < 0.001) and multivariable-adjusted analyses (OR = 1.847 [95% CI = 1.361-2.514], p < 0.001), and an elevated AST/ALT ratio (<2.65) accelerated the incidence of 90-day adverse outcomes. An AST/ALT ratio of >1.38 corresponded with a more than 20% incidence of adverse outcomes in patients with cirrhosis. Conclusion The AST/ALT ratio is an independent risk factor for adverse 90-day outcomes in patients with cirrhosis and HBV-associated advanced fibrosis. The cutoff values of the AST/ALT ratio could help clinicians monitor the condition of patients when making clinical decisions.
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- Huimin Liu
- Center of Integrative Medicine, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Traditional Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Infection and Immunology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Hunan Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hepatology Unit, Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Hubei Clinical Research Center for Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Cancer, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Hepatology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Liver Intensive Care Unit, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Centre, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Infectious Disease Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive System Tumors of Zhejiang Province, Hwamei Hospital, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Center of Integrative Medicine, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Ma ZA, Wang LX, Zhang H, Li HZ, Dong L, Wang QH, Wang YS, Pan BC, Zhang SF, Cui HT, Lv SQ. Jianpi Gushen Huayu decoction ameliorated diabetic nephropathy through modulating metabolites in kidney, and inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 and JNK/P38 pathways. World J Diabetes 2024; 15:502-518. [PMID: 38591083 PMCID: PMC10999033 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i3.502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Jianpi Gushen Huayu Decoction (JPGS) has been used to clinically treat diabetic nephropathy (DN) for many years. However, the protective mechanism of JPGS in treating DN remains unclear. AIM To evaluate the therapeutic effects and the possible mechanism of JPGS on DN. METHODS We first evaluated the therapeutic potential of JPGS on a DN mouse model. We then investigated the effect of JPGS on the renal metabolite levels of DN mice using non-targeted metabolomics. Furthermore, we examined the effects of JPGS on c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)/P38-mediated apoptosis and the inflammatory responses mediated by toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB)/NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3). RESULTS The ameliorative effects of JPGS on DN mice included the alleviation of renal injury and the control of inflammation and oxidative stress. Untargeted metabolomic analysis revealed that JPGS altered the metabolites of the kidneys in DN mice. A total of 51 differential metabolites were screened. Pathway analysis results indicated that nine pathways significantly changed between the control and model groups, while six pathways significantly altered between the model and JPGS groups. Pathways related to cysteine and methionine metabolism; alanine, tryptophan metabolism; aspartate and glutamate metabolism; and riboflavin metabolism were identified as the key pathways through which JPGS affects DN. Further experimental validation showed that JPGS treatment reduced the expression of TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathways and JNK/P38 pathway-mediated apoptosis related factors. CONCLUSION JPGS could markedly treat mice with streptozotocin (STZ)-induced DN, which is possibly related to the regulation of several metabolic pathways found in kidneys. Furthermore, JPGS could improve kidney inflammatory responses and ameliorate kidney injuries in DN mice via the TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway and inhibit JNK/P38 pathway-mediated apoptosis in DN mice.
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- Zi-Ang Ma
- Graduate School, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine of Hebei Province Affiliated to Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming 065000, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrative Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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Li YD, Ren ZJ, Gou YQ, Wei-Tan, Liu C, Gao L. Development and validation of a model for predicting the risk of prostate cancer. Int Urol Nephrol 2024; 56:973-980. [PMID: 37831385 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03837-1] [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: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Abnormal hematologic parameters before patients undergoing prostate biopsy play a pivotal role in guiding the surgical management of prostate cancer (PCa) incidence. This study aims to establish the first nomogram for predicting PCa risk for better surgical management. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed the data including basic information, preoperative hematologic parameters, and imaging examination of 540 consecutive patients who underwent transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy for elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in our medical center between 2017 and 2021. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the risk factors for PCa occurrence, and the nomogram was constructed to predict PCa occurrence. Finally, the data including 121 consecutive patients in 2022 were prospectively collected to further verify the results. RESULTS In retrospective analyses, univariate and multivariate logistic analyses identified that three variables including age, diabetes, and De Ritis ratio (aspartate transaminase/alanine transaminase, AST/ALT) were determined to be significantly associated with PCa occurrence. A nomogram was constructed based on these variables for predicting the risk of PCa, and a satisfied predictive accuracy of the model was determined with a C-index of 0.765, supported by a prospective validation group with a C-index of 0.736. The Decision curve analysis showed promising clinical application. In addition, our results also showed that the De Ritis ratio was significantly correlated with the clinical stage of PCa patients, including T, N, and M stages, but insignificantly related to the Gleason score. CONCLUSIONS The increased De Ritis ratio was significantly associated with the risk and clinical stage of PCa and this nomogram with good discrimination could effectively improve individualized surgical management for patient underdoing prostate biopsy.
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- Ya-Dong Li
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Li W, Cao J, Liu J, Chen S, Dai M, Zhang M, Hou X, Wang J, Kang Z. Protective effect of Tetrandrine on optic nerve by inhibiting glial activation through NF-κB pathway. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24749. [PMID: 38370256 PMCID: PMC10867623 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Introduction This study aimed to explore the effect and molecular mechanism of Tetrandrine (Tet) onlipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induceduveitis andoptic nerve injury in vivo and in vitro. Methods Uveitis was induced by LPS injected into the hindlimb foot pad of Wistar rats and was intervened by retroeyeball injection of Tet (100 nM, 1 μM or 10 μM).The anterior segment inflammation was observed by slit lamp. Tunelassay was used to detect the survival state of ganglion cells and nuclear layers of inner and outer. The detection of characteristic markers in different activation states of glial cells were performed by qualitative and quantitative test of immunofluorescence and western blotting. Also, western blotting was used to detect the expression of inflammatory factors in retina and the activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signal pathway. Meanwhile, routine blood test and function of liver and renal were performed. Results The ciliary hyperemia was obvious, and the iris vessels were dilated and tortuous in rats with LPS-induced uveitis. Tet-pretreated obviously elieved these symptoms. In addition, the dilation and hyperemia in Tet group were alleviated compared with LPS group, and the inflammatory scores in Tetgroup were significantly lower than those of LPS group. TUNEL Staining showed that the number ofretinal ganglion cell (RGCs) in Tetgroup was slightly less than that in normal group, but significantly more than that in LPS group, and the cells arranged orderly. Besides, the number of apoptotic cells was significantly less than that in LPS group. Tet reduced LPS-activated gliocyte in a dose-dependent manner. Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, interferon gamma (γ-IFN) and IL-2 in retina were increased by LPS but decreased significantly viaTet-pretreatment. Moreover, LPS activate NF-κB signal pathway, while Tet efficiently inhibited this effect.Furthermore, injection of Tet did not damage theroutineblood, liver and kidney. Conclusions Retrobulbar injection of Tet significantly alleviatedLPS-induced uveitisand optic nerve injuryof rats by activating gliocyte and NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Weiyi Li
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518020, Guangdong, China
- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry Affiliated to Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518040, Guangdong, China
- Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shijingshan, 100040, Beijing, China
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- Yinan Branch of Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Linyi, 276300, Shandong, China
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- Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shijingshan, 100040, Beijing, China
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- Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shijingshan, 100040, Beijing, China
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- Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shijingshan, 100040, Beijing, China
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- Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shijingshan, 100040, Beijing, China
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- Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shijingshan, 100040, Beijing, China
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- Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shijingshan, 100040, Beijing, China
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- Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shijingshan, 100040, Beijing, China
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Wahyuni I, Aulifa DL, Rosdianto AM, Levita J. The pharmacology activities of Angelica keiskei Koidzumi and its efficacy and safety in humans. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24119. [PMID: 38357325 PMCID: PMC10865877 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Chronic exposure to elevated levels of pro-oxidant factors may cause structural failings at the mitochondrial DNA level and alteration of antioxidant enzymes (glutathione peroxidase, catalase, and superoxide dismutase). Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the capacity of endogenous non-enzymatic antioxidants (glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, uric acid, ferritin, metallothionein, melatonin, and bilirubin) and the occurrence of pro-oxidant factors which may lead to the pathogenesis of various diseases that affects the kidneys, pancreas, central nervous system, and cardiovascular system. Therefore, the utilization of medicinal plants with antioxidant activity, e.g., Angelica keiskei Koidzumi which contains chalcones, is interesting to be explored. Chalcones exhibit direct and indirect antioxidant activity and prevent oxidative stress by decreasing ROS, RNS, and superoxide production. In this review, we discuss the pharmacology activities of A. keiskei Koidzumi and its efficacy in humans. The articles were explored on PubMed and Google Scholar databases and based on the titles and abstracts related to the topic of interest, and 55 articles were selected. Two main chalcones of this plant, 4-hydroxyderricin and xanthoangelol, have been reported for their various pharmacology activities. The efficacy of A. keiskei was confirmed in anti-obesity, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetes mellitus, and increasing plasma antioxidants in patients with metabolic syndrome. A keiskei is safe as proven by only mild or no adverse events reported, thus it is prospective to be further developed as an antioxidant nutraceutical.
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- Ika Wahyuni
- Master Program in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, West Java, Indonesia
- Faculty of Health, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
- Veterinary Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia
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Li Y, Zhang Q. Causal associations between liver enzymes and diabetic microvascular complications: A univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296894. [PMID: 38232082 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Observational studies show that liver enzymes are diabetes risk factors. However, previous observational investigations on the relationship between liver enzymes and diabetic microvascular complications produced contradictory results. The purpose of this research is to examine the independent causal effects of liver enzymes on diabetic microvascular complications. METHODS Univariable Mendelian randomization (UVMR) and multivariable Mendelian randomization (MVMR) were utilized to disentangle the causal effects. The genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary-level statistics were collected from the UK biobank and the FinnGen consortium. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were selected as genetic instruments with genome-wide significance (p < 5 ×10-8). Five UVMR approaches, including inverse variance weighted (IVW), Bayesian weighted Mendelian randomization, MR-Pleiotropy Residual Sum and Outlier (MR-PRESSO), weighted median, and MR-Egger, and three MVMR approaches, including the extended versions of IVW, MR-Egger, and the Q-minimization methods, were performed to evaluate the causal effects. The robustness of the MR results was further confirmed using several sensitivity analyses. RESULTS UVMR revealed that a genetically predisposed per standard deviation increase in serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level increased the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (IVW OR = 1.489, 95% CI = 1.206-1.772, p = 0.006). Likewise, serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels showed similar results (IVW OR = 1.376, 95% CI = 1.115-1.638, p = 0.017). Furthermore, these effects were consistent after controlling for glycemia and blood pressure using MVMR analysis. Additionally, sensitivity analyses further strengthened the causality. However, no significant associations were found between alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and diabetic microvascular complications. CONCLUSIONS Robust evidence was demonstrated for an independent causal effect of serum ALT or AST concentration on the risk of DR in T2DM. Further investigations are necessary to elucidate the potential biological mechanisms and confirm their clinical significance for early prevention and intervention.
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- Yang Li
- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Shi W, Zhang Z, Li X, Chen J, Liang X, Li J. GenX Disturbs the Indicators of Hepatic Lipid Metabolism Even at Environmental Concentration in Drinking Water via PPARα Signaling Pathways. Chem Res Toxicol 2024; 37:98-108. [PMID: 38150050 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.3c00342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA; trade name GenX), as a substitute for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), has been attracting increasing attention. However, its impact and corresponding mechanism on hepatic lipid metabolism are less understood. To investigate the possible mechanisms of GenX for hepatotoxicity, a series of in vivo and in vitro experiments were conducted. In in vivo experiment, male mice were exposed to GenX in drinking water at environmental concentrations (0.1 and 10 μg/L) and high concentrations (1 and 100 mg/L) for 14 weeks. In in vitro experiments, human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) were exposed to GenX at 10, 160, and 640 μM for 24 and 48 h. GenX exposure via drinking water resulted in liver damage and disruption of lipid metabolism even at environmental concentrations. The results of triglycerides (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) in this study converged with the results of the population study, for which TG increased in the liver but unchanged in the serum, whereas TC increased in both liver and serum concentrations. KEGG and GO analyses revealed that the hepatotoxicity of GenX was associated with fatty acid transport, synthesis, and oxidation pathways and that Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor (PPARα) contributed significantly to this process. PPARα inhibitors significantly reduced the expression of CD36, CPT1β, PPARα, SLC27A1, ACOX1, lipid droplets, and TC, suggesting that GenX exerts its toxic effects through PPARα signaling pathway. In general, GenX at environmental concentrations in drinking water causes abnormal lipid metabolism via PPARα signaling pathway.
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- Wenshan Shi
- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Kunshan, Kunshan 215301, China
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- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Geriatric Diseases and Immunology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Martins RX, Carvalho M, Maia ME, Flor B, Souza T, Rocha TL, Félix LM, Farias D. 2,4-D Herbicide-Induced Hepatotoxicity: Unveiling Disrupted Liver Functions and Associated Biomarkers. TOXICS 2024; 12:35. [PMID: 38250991 PMCID: PMC10818579 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12010035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is a widely used herbicide worldwide and is frequently found in water samples. This knowledge has prompted studies on its effects on non-target organisms, revealing significant alterations to liver structure and function. In this review, we evaluated the literature on the hepatotoxicity of 2,4-D, focusing on morphological damages, toxicity biomarkers and affected liver functions. Searches were conducted on PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus and 83 articles were selected after curation. Among these studies, 72% used in vivo models and 30% used in vitro models. Additionally, 48% used the active ingredient, and 35% used commercial formulations in exposure experiments. The most affected biomarkers were related to a decrease in antioxidant capacity through alterations in the activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase and the levels of malondialdehyde. Changes in energy metabolism, lipids, liver function, and xenobiotic metabolism were also identified. Furthermore, studies about the effects of 2,4-D in mixtures with other pesticides were found, as well as hepatoprotection trials. The reviewed data indicate the essential role of reduction in antioxidant capacity and oxidative stress in 2,4-D-induced hepatotoxicity. However, the mechanism of action of the herbicide is still not fully understood and further research in this area is necessary.
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- Rafael Xavier Martins
- Post-Graduation Program in Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Building 907, Campus Pici, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60455-970, Brazil; (R.X.M.); (M.E.M.)
- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa 58050-085, Brazil; (M.C.); (B.F.); (T.S.)
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa 58050-085, Brazil; (M.C.); (B.F.); (T.S.)
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- Post-Graduation Program in Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Building 907, Campus Pici, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60455-970, Brazil; (R.X.M.); (M.E.M.)
- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa 58050-085, Brazil; (M.C.); (B.F.); (T.S.)
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa 58050-085, Brazil; (M.C.); (B.F.); (T.S.)
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- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa 58050-085, Brazil; (M.C.); (B.F.); (T.S.)
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia 74055-110, Brazil;
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environment and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Inov4Agro, Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Post-Graduation Program in Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Building 907, Campus Pici, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60455-970, Brazil; (R.X.M.); (M.E.M.)
- Laboratory for Risk Assessment of Novel Technologies, Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa 58050-085, Brazil; (M.C.); (B.F.); (T.S.)
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Li Y, Yang X, Bao T, Sun X, Li X, Zhu H, Zhang B, Ma T. Radix Astragali decoction improves liver regeneration by upregulating hepatic expression of aquaporin-9. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 122:155166. [PMID: 37918281 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The therapeutic efficacy of liver injuries heavily relies on the liver's remarkable regenerative capacity, necessitating the maintenance of glycose/lipids homeostasis and oxidative eustasis during the recovery process. Astragali Radix, an herbal tonic widely used in China and many other countries, is believed to have many positive effects, including immune stimulation, nourishing, antioxidant, liver protection, diuresis, anti-diabetes, anti-cancer and expectorant. Astragali Radix is widely integrated into hepatoprotective formulas as it is believed to facilitate liver regeneration. Nevertheless, the precise molecular pharmacological mechanisms underlying this hepatoprotective effect remain elusive. PURPOSE To investigate the improving effects of Astragali Radix on liver regeneration and the underlying mechanisms. METHODS A mouse model of 70% partial hepatectomy (PHx) was employed to investigate the impact of Radix Astragali decoction (HQD) on liver regeneration. HQD was orally administered for 7 days before the PHx procedure and throughout the experiment. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) was used as a positive control for liver regeneration. Liver regeneration was assessed by evaluating the liver-to-body weight ratio (LW/BW) and the expression of representative cell proliferation marker proteins. Oxidative stress and glucose metabolism were analyzed using biochemical assays, Western blotting, dihydroethidium (DHE) fluorescence, and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining methods. To understand the role of AQP9 as a potential molecular target of HQD in promoting liver regeneration, td-Tomato-tagged AQP9 transgenic mice (AQP9-RFP) were employed to determine the expression pattern of AQP9 protein. AQP9 knockout mice (AQP9-/-) were used to assess the specific targeting of AQP9 in the promotion of liver regeneration by HQD. RESULTS HQD significantly upregulated hepatic AQP9 expression, alleviated liver injury and promoted liver regeneration in wild-type (AQP9+/+) mice after 70% PHx. However, the beneficial impact of HQD on liver regeneration was absent in AQP9 gene knockout (AQP9-/-) mice. Moreover, HQD facilitated the uptake of glycerol by hepatocytes, enhanced gluconeogenesis, and concurrently reduced H2O2 content and oxidative stress levels in AQP9+/+ but not AQP9-/- mouse livers. Additionally, main active substance of Radix Astragali, astragaloside IV (AS-IV) and cycloastragenol (CAG), demonstrated substantial upregulation of AQP9 expression and promoted liver regeneration in AQP9+/+ but not AQP9-/- mice. CONCLUSION This study is the first to demonstrate that Radix Astragali and its main active constituents (AS-IV and CAG) improve liver regeneration by upregulating the expression of AQP9 in hepatocytes to increase gluconeogenesis and reduce oxidative stress. The study revealed novel molecular pharmacological mechanisms of Radix Astragali and provided a promising therapeutic target of liver diseases.
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- Yanghao Li
- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China.
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xianlin Avenue 138, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China.
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Vlasov AP, Trofimov VA, Vlasova TI, Ryazantsev VE, Sinyavina KM. [Renal distress syndrome in surgery and uronephrology: concept, pathogenesis, basics of prevention and correction]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2024:34-41. [PMID: 38258686 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202401134] [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] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Based on objective criteria of the structural and functional state of the kidneys in various urgent surgical and uronephrological pathologies (peritonitis, pancreonecrosis, intestinal obstruction, urinary peritonitis, acute purulent secondary pyelonephritis) to identify and prove the general pattern of development of renal changes, their influence on the pathogenesis of homeostasis disorders at the organizational level and to form the evidence base of a new symptom complex - renal distress syndrome in surgery and uronephrology; to establish the effectiveness of Remaxol in its correction. MATERIAL AND METHODS Experimentally on 60 mongrel dogs with acute peritonitis, pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction of varying severity, the state of renal function, including detoxification, was assessed based on the assessment of the inflow-outflow difference in the level of toxins and in the parenchyma of organs - the composition of lipids, the activity of peroxidation of membrane lipids and phospholipases. Clinical and laboratory studies included patients with acute peritonitis (48), acute pancreatitis (18), intestinal obstruction (21), acute purulent secondary pyelonephritis (19). Patients with peritonitis (20) underwent standardized therapy (the first subgroup) or with the inclusion of Remaxol (28) (the second subgroup). RESULTS In the experiment and in the clinic, in acute surgical and some urological diseases with a different nature of the inflammatory process, there is a significant decrease in renal function. The recorded acute renal injury is combined with a pronounced membrane-stabilizing process in the tissue structures of the kidneys, the degree of which is associated with the severity of the disease. In order to correct and stabilize the indicated changes, Remaxol was used. The drug increased kidney tolerance to trigger pathogenetic agents, which improved the functional status of the kidneys. These data confirm the significance of the studied molecular mechanisms in kidney damage in urgent pathology. CONCLUSION Experimental and clinical evidence has been obtained for the formation of a new concept - a symptom complex in acute surgical and uronephrological diseases of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space called renal distress syndrome. Renal distress syndrome in surgery and uronephrology is a set of pathological processes of the body, the most important manifestation of which is the progression of endogenous intoxication due to a violation of the functional status of the kidneys as a result of membrane-stabilizing phenomena of organ cells due to oxidative stress and phospholipase activity.
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- A P Vlasov
- National Research Mordovian State University named after N.P. Ogarev, Saransk, Russia
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- National Research Mordovian State University named after N.P. Ogarev, Saransk, Russia
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- National Research Mordovian State University named after N.P. Ogarev, Saransk, Russia
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- National Research Mordovian State University named after N.P. Ogarev, Saransk, Russia
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Alqahtani QH, Alshehri S, Alhusaini AM, Sarawi WS, Alqarni SS, Mohamed R, Kumar MN, Al-Saab J, Hasan IH. Protective Effects of Sitagliptin on Streptozotocin-Induced Hepatic Injury in Diabetic Rats: A Possible Mechanisms. Diseases 2023; 11:184. [PMID: 38131990 PMCID: PMC10743245 DOI: 10.3390/diseases11040184] [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: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Diabetes is a ubiquitous disease that causes several complications. It is associated with insulin resistance, which affects the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats and triggers liver diseases such as fatty liver disease, steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Despite the effectiveness of Sitagliptin (ST) as an antidiabetic drug, its role in diabetes-induced liver injury is yet to be fully investigated. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of ST on hepatic oxidative injury, inflammation, apoptosis, and the mTOR/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced liver injury. Rats were allocated into four groups: two nondiabetic groups, control rats and ST rats (100 mg/kg), and two diabetic groups induced by STZ, and they received either normal saline or ST for 90 days. Diabetic rats showed significant hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and elevation in liver enzymes. After STZ induction, the results revealed remarkable increases in hepatic oxidative stress, inflammation, and hepatocyte degeneration. In addition, STZ upregulated the immunoreactivity of NF-κB/p65, NLRP3, and mTOR but downregulated IKB-α in liver tissue. The use of ST mitigated metabolic and hepatic changes induced by STZ; it also reduced oxidative stress, inflammation, and hepatocyte degeneration. The normal expression of NF-κB/p65, NLRP3, mTOR, and IKB-α were restored with ST treatment. Based on that, our study revealed for the first time the hepatoprotective effect of ST that is mediated by controlling inflammation, oxidative stress, and mTOR/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling.
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- Qamraa H. Alqahtani
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia; (Q.H.A.); (S.A.); (A.M.A.); (W.S.S.); (J.A.-S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia; (Q.H.A.); (S.A.); (A.M.A.); (W.S.S.); (J.A.-S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia; (Q.H.A.); (S.A.); (A.M.A.); (W.S.S.); (J.A.-S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia; (Q.H.A.); (S.A.); (A.M.A.); (W.S.S.); (J.A.-S.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Histology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200233, China;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia; (Q.H.A.); (S.A.); (A.M.A.); (W.S.S.); (J.A.-S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia; (Q.H.A.); (S.A.); (A.M.A.); (W.S.S.); (J.A.-S.)
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Mishra T, Gupta S, Rai P, Khandelwal N, Chourasiya M, Kushwaha V, Singh A, Varshney S, Gaikwad AN, Narender T. Anti-adipogenic action of a novel oxazole derivative through activation of AMPK pathway. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 262:115895. [PMID: 37883898 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115895] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Obesity is a chronic disorder with multifactorial etiology, including genetic, medical, dietary and other environmental factors. Both natural and synthetic heterocyclic compounds, especially oxazoles, represent an interesting group of compounds and have gained much attention due to their remarkable biological activities. Therefore, a library of 3,3-DMAH (3,3-dimethylallylhalfordinol) inspired N-alkylated oxazole bromide salts with varied substitutions were prepared and screened using the 3T3-L1 model of adipogenesis and HFD-induced obesity model in Syrian golden hamsters. Several compounds in the synthesized series displayed remarkable anti-adipogenic potential on the differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Compound 19e, displayed the most potent activity of all and selected for further studies. Compound 19e inhibited mitotic clonal expansion of 3T3-L1 cells and enhanced the mitochondrial oxygen consumption rate of the cells during early phase of differentiation via AMPK activation. 19e also improved the dyslipidaemia in high calorie diet fed Syrian Golden Hamsters. Therefore, compound 19e can serve as a potential lead against adipogenesis and dyslipidaemia models and could be further investigated to affirm its significance as a drug candidate.
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- Tripti Mishra
- Division of Medicinal and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India
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- Division of Pharmacology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Division of Pharmacology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India
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- Division of Pharmacology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Division of Medicinal and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Division of Pharmacology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Division of Pharmacology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Division of Pharmacology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Division of Pharmacology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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- Division of Medicinal and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P., 226031, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Grzelak N, Kaczmarek D, Mrówczyński W. Comparison of the effects of BDNF/TRKB signalling on metabolic biomarkers in the liver of sedentary and trained rats with normal and knockout BDNF genotypes. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1268648. [PMID: 38152248 PMCID: PMC10751318 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1268648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Introduction: The effect of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) on the modulation of metabolic processes in the liver is poorly understood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate whether hepatic concentrations or activities of metabolic biomarkers depend on altered BDNF/TrkB content in the liver, resulting from different BDNF genotypes of rats. In addition, it was assessed whether 5-week moderate endurance training modifies the levels of BDNF/Trk-B signaling and studied hepatic markers. Methods: Experiments were performed on wild-type and heterozygous BDNF knockout (HET, SD-Bdnf) rats, which were divided into four groups: control with normal genotype (Bdnf+/+), control with BDNF knockout genotype (Bdnf+/-), trained with normal genotype (Bdnf+/+T) and trained with BDNF knockout genotype (Bdnf +/-T). BDNF/TrkB concentrations as well as selected metabolic biomarkers including lipids-total cholesterol (CHOL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides (TG); enzymes-alanine aminotransferase (ALAT), aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), alkaline phosphatase (ALP); hormones-insulin (INS) and leptin (LEPT) as well as interleukin-6 (IL-6) as regeneration indicator were measured directly in liver homogenates. Results and Discussion: The study showed that Bdnf+/- rats exhibited reduced BDNF/TrkB signaling (BDNF, p < 0.0001; Trk-B, p = 0.0005), altered lipid levels (CHOL, p < 0.0001; LDL, p < 0.0001; TG, p = 0.0006) and reduced hepatic ALAT (p = 0.0004) and GGT (p < 0.0001) activity, which may contribute to hepatic steatosis and obesity, as well as indicate impairment of specific metabolic pathways in the liver. Interestingly, endurance training did not alter hepatic BDNF and TrkB content, but improved ALAT (p = 0.0366) and ASAT (p = 0.0191) activities and increased hepatic IL-6 (p = 0.0422) levels in Bdnf +/- rats, suggesting enhanced liver regeneration in animals with BDNF allele loss.
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- Norbert Grzelak
- Department of Neurobiology, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Poznań University of Physical Education, Poznań, Poland
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Zhang Y, Xu G, Miao F, Huang W, Wang H, Wang X. Insights into the epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections in critically ill children. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1282413. [PMID: 38098829 PMCID: PMC10720883 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1282413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Background and aims Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) has become a leading cause of nosocomial infections with an increasing impact on critically ill patients, yet there is limited data on contributing factors. This study was aim to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors, and clinical outcomes of CRAB infections among critically ill children in a tertiary university teaching hospital in China. Methods From January 2016 to December 2021, all children diagnosed with nosocomial Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) infections in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) were identified through the computerized microbiology laboratory databases. Among them, children suffering from CRAB infection were designated as a case group, while children with carbapenem susceptible A. baumannii (CSAB) infection were assigned to a control group. This retrospective case-control study was based on two groups of patients to determine potential clinical factors contributing to CRAB infection and death among critically ill children via univariate and multivariate analyses. Results During the 6-year study period, a total of 372 episodes of nosocomial A. baumannii infection in the PICU were eligible and included in the study. These isolates displayed moderate or high rates of resistance to all tested antimicrobials except colistin. The overall prevalence of CRAB and MDRAB (multidrug-resistant A. baumannii) was 78.0% and 80.9%, respectively. Several risk factors found to significantly increase CRAB infection included receiving invasive operation (OR = 9.412, p = 0.001), gastric intubation (OR = 2.478, p = 0.026), prior carbapenems exposure (OR = 2.543, p = 0.003), severe pneumonia (OR = 3.235, p = 0.001), and hemoglobin <110g/L (OR = 3.049, p = 0.005). Of 372 patients with CRAB infection, the mortality rate was 30.9% (115/372) and mortality did not differ between children with CRAB and CSAB infections. Septic shock (OR = 2.992, p = 0.001), AST > 46U/L (OR = 2.015, p = 0.005), bone marrow aspiration (OR = 2.704, p = 0.008), lymphocyte <20 % (OR = 1.992, p = 0.006) and age (OR = 1.094, p = 0.002) were independent risk factors for the death of A. baumanni infection. Conclusions This study highlights considerable incidence rate and remarkable mortality of children with A. baumanni (especially CRAB) infections, and identifies age-specific risk factors for CRAB infection and mortality in critically ill children. These risk factors should be taken into account in pediatric hospitals in order to establish early intervention and rational treatment to improve clinical outcomes.
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- Yufei Zhang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Innovation Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Ouyang J, Li Q, Zhou H, Li G, Wu Y, Yang L, Li G. Tryptophan alleviates chronic heat stress-induced impairment of antioxidant capacities, inflammatory response, and mitochondrial function in broilers. Trop Anim Health Prod 2023; 55:425. [PMID: 38030895 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-023-03842-7] [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: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary tryptophan (Trp) supplementation on serum biochemical indices, antioxidant indices, cytokine levels, mitochondrial biosynthesis, and mitochondrial morphology of heat-stressed broilers. A total of 180 female Arbor Acres broilers (18-day-old) were randomly allocated into three groups with six replicates of 10 broilers each. Broilers in thermoneutral (TN) (23 ± 1 °C) group were fed a basal diet; the other two groups were fed the basal diet supplemented with 0 or 0.18% Trp under heat stress (HS) (34 ± 1 °C for 8 h/day (h/day) and 23 ± 1°C for the remaining time) condition. The heat stress lasted for 21 days (days 21 to 42). The results indicated that heat stress reduced serum total protein content (TP) and decreased the activities of serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), but increased the levels of serum uric acid (UA), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and IL-18 (P < 0.05) compared to the TN group. However, dietary supplementation with 0.18% Trp enhanced serum TP content, glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), SOD, catalase (CAT) activities, and T-AOC; decreased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activities (P < 0.05); and lowered serum IL-1β, IL-6, IL-18 contents (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, heat stress exposure downregulated the mRNA expression of mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM), cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COX1), and cytochrome c oxidase subunit 5A (COX5A) in ileum (P < 0.05) as compared to the TN group. Dietary Trp supplementation enhanced the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and the mRNA expression of TFAM, COX1 in ileum mucosa (P < 0.05) and ameliorated the damage of mitochondrial structure. Collectively, dietary supplementation with Trp could improve antioxidant capacity and mitochondrial structure and regulate mitochondrial function-related genes and decrease inflammatory response in heat-stressed broilers. Dietary Trp supplementation might be an effective nutritional strategy to protect against heat stress impairment.
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- Jingxin Ouyang
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Innovation Center of Integration in Production and Education for High-quality and Safe Livestock and Poultry, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Innovation Center of Integration in Production and Education for High-quality and Safe Livestock and Poultry, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Innovation Center of Integration in Production and Education for High-quality and Safe Livestock and Poultry, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Innovation Center of Integration in Production and Education for High-quality and Safe Livestock and Poultry, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Innovation Center of Integration in Production and Education for High-quality and Safe Livestock and Poultry, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Innovation Center of Integration in Production and Education for High-quality and Safe Livestock and Poultry, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
- Jiangxi Province Key Innovation Center of Integration in Production and Education for High-quality and Safe Livestock and Poultry, Nanchang, 330045, China.
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He X, Chen A, Liao Z, Zhang Y, Lin G, Zhuang Z, Liu Y, Wei H, Wang Z, Wang Y, Niu J. Diet supplementation of organic zinc positively affects growth, antioxidant capacity, immune response and lipid metabolism in juvenile largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides. Br J Nutr 2023; 130:1689-1703. [PMID: 37039459 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523000909] [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] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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Zn is an important trace element involved in various biochemical processes in aquatic species. An 8-week rearing trial was thus conducted to investigate the effects of Zn on juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) by feeding seven diets, respectively, supplemented with no Zn (Con), 60 and 120 mg/kg inorganic Zn (Sul60 and Sul120), and 30, 60, 90 and 120 mg/kg organic Zn (Bio30, Bio60, Bio90 and Bio120). Sul120 and Bio120 groups showed significantly higher weight gain and specific growth rate than Con group, with Bio60 group obtaining the lowest viscerosomatic index and hepatosomatic index. 60 or 90 mg/kg organic Zn significantly facilitated whole body Zn retention. Up-regulation of hepatic superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase activities and decline of malondialdehyde contents indicated augmented antioxidant capacities by organic Zn. Zn treatment also lowered plasma aminotransferase levels while promoting acid phosphatase activity and hepatic transcription levels of alp1, acp1 and lyz-c than deprivation of Zn. The alterations in whole body and liver crude lipid and plasma TAG contents illustrated the regulatory effect of Zn on lipid metabolism, which could be possibly attributed to the changes in hepatic expressions of acc1, pparγ, atgl and cpt1. These findings demonstrated the capabilities of Zn in potentiating growth and morphological performance, antioxidant capacity, immunity as well as regulating lipid metabolism in M. salmoides. Organic Zn could perform comparable effects at same or lower supplementation levels than inorganic Zn, suggesting its higher efficiency. 60 mg/kg supplementation of organic Zn could effectively cover the requirements of M. salmoides.
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- Xuanshu He
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Alltech Biological Products Co Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Alltech Biological Products Co Ltd, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Aquatic Economic Animals and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Zhan T, Wu Y, Deng X, Li Q, Chen Y, Lv J, Wang J, Li S, Wu Z, Liu D, Tang Z. Multi-omics approaches reveal the molecular mechanisms underlying the interaction between Clonorchis sinensis and mouse liver. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1286977. [PMID: 38076459 PMCID: PMC10710275 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1286977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Introduction Clonorchiasis remains a serious global public health problem, causing various hepatobiliary diseases. However, there is still a lack of overall understanding regarding the molecular events triggered by Clonorchis sinensis (C. sinensis) in the liver. Methods BALB/c mouse models infected with C. sinensis for 5, 10, 15, and 20 weeks were constructed. Liver pathology staining and observation were conducted to evaluate histopathology. The levels of biochemical enzymes, blood routine indices, and cytokines in the blood were determined. Furthermore, alterations in the transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome of mouse livers infected for 5 weeks were analyzed using multi-omics techniques. Results The results of this study indicated that adult C. sinensis can cause hepatosplenomegaly and liver damage, with the most severe symptoms observed at 5 weeks post-infection. However, as the infection persisted, the Th2 immune response increased and symptoms were relieved. Multi-omics analysis of liver infected for 5 weeks identified 191, 402 and 232 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), proteins (DEPs) and metabolites (DEMs), respectively. Both DEGs and DEPs were significantly enriched in liver fibrosis-related pathways such as ECM-receptor interaction and cell adhesion molecules. Key molecules associated with liver fibrosis and inflammation (Cd34, Epcam, S100a6, Fhl2, Itgax, and Retnlg) were up-regulated at both the gene and protein levels. The top three metabolic pathways, namely purine metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism, and ABC transporters, were associated with liver cirrhosis, fibrosis, and cholestasis, respectively. Furthermore, metabolites that can promote liver inflammation and fibrosis, such as LysoPC(P-16:0/0:0), 20-COOH-leukotriene E4, and 14,15-DiHETrE, were significantly up-regulated. Conclusion Our study revealed that the most severe symptoms in mice infected with C. sinensis occurred at 5 weeks post-infection. Moreover, multi-omics analysis uncovered predominant molecular events related to fibrosis changes in the liver. This study not only enhances our understanding of clonorchiasis progression but also provides valuable insights into the molecular-level interaction mechanism between C. sinensis and its host liver.
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- Tingzheng Zhan
- Department of Parasitology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Research on Regional Diseases (Guangxi Medical University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- Schistosomiasis Prevention and Control Department, Hengzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hengzhou, China
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- Department of Parasitology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Parasitology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Immunology, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for treating High-Incidence Infectious Diseases with Integrative Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Department of Parasitology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Research on Regional Diseases (Guangxi Medical University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Research on Regional Diseases (Guangxi Medical University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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Rodrigues Albuquerque E, Ratti da Silva G, de Abreu Braga F, Pelegrini Silva E, Sposito Negrini K, Rodrigues Fracasso JA, Pires Guarnier L, Jacomassi E, Ribeiro-Paes JT, da Silva Gomes R, Gasparotto Junior A, Lívero FADR. Bridging the Gap: Exploring the Preclinical Potential of Pereskia grandifolia in Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2023; 2023:8840427. [PMID: 38026733 PMCID: PMC10653969 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8840427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a complex condition characterized by steatosis and metabolic disturbances. Risk factors such as diabetes, cigarette smoking, and dyslipidaemia contribute to its development and progression. Effective and safe therapies for MAFLD are urgently needed. Pereskia grandifolia has shown potential as an alternative treatment, but its effectiveness against liver disease remains unexplored. This research aims to determine the hepatoprotective properties of P. grandifolia using a model of MAFLD. The study was carried out through various phases to assess the safety and efficacy of the ethanol-soluble fraction of P. grandifolia. Initially, an in vitro assay was performed to assess cell viability. This was followed by an acute toxicity test conducted in rats to determine the safety profile of the extract. Subsequently, the anti-inflammatory properties of P. grandifolia were examined in macrophages. For the MAFLD study, diabetic Wistar rats were made diabetic and exposed to a high fat diet and cigarette smoke, for 4 weeks. During the last 2 weeks, the rats were orally given either the vehicle (negative control group; C-), P. grandifolia (30, 100, and 300 mg/kg), or insulin in addition to simvastatin. A basal group of rats not exposed to these risk factors was also assessed. Blood samples were collected to measure cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, ALT, and AST levels. Liver was assessed for lipid and oxidative markers, and liver histopathology was examined. P. grandifolia showed no signs of toxicity. It demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting phagocytosis and macrophage spreading. The MAFLD model induced liver abnormalities, including increased AST, ALT, disrupted lipid profile, oxidative stress, and significant hepatic damage. However, P. grandifolia effectively reversed these changes, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent. These findings emphasize the significance of P. grandifolia in mitigating hepatic consequences associated with various risk factors.
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- Edilson Rodrigues Albuquerque
- Laboratory of Preclinical Research of Natural Products, Post Graduate Program in Animal Science with Emphasis on Bioactive Products, Universidade Paranaense, Umuarama, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Preclinical Research of Natural Products, Post Graduate Program in Animal Science with Emphasis on Bioactive Products, Universidade Paranaense, Umuarama, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Preclinical Research of Natural Products, Paranaense University, Umuarama, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Preclinical Research of Natural Products, Paranaense University, Umuarama, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Preclinical Research of Natural Products, Paranaense University, Umuarama, Brazil
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- Department of Genetic, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Preclinical Research of Natural Products, Post Graduate Program in Medicinal Plants and Phytotherapeutics in Basic Attention, Paranaense University, Umuarama, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58102, USA
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Dourados, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Preclinical Research of Natural Products, Paranaense University, Umuarama, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cardiometabolic Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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Zu C, Wu S, Zhang M, Wei G, Xu H, Cui J, Chang AH, Huang H, Hu Y. A distinct cytokine network distinguishes chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T)-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis-like toxicity (carHLH) from severe cytokine release syndrome following CAR-T therapy. Cytotherapy 2023; 25:1167-1175. [PMID: 37480884 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2023.06.008] [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: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND AIMS With the increasing application of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy in various malignancies, an extra toxicity profile has been revealed, including a severe complication resembling hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), which is usually disguised by severe cytokine release syndrome (CRS). METHODS In a clinical trial in whom 99 patients received B-cell maturation antigen CAR-T cells, we identified 20 (20.20%) cases of CAR-T cell-associated HLH (carHLH), most of whom possessed a background of severe CRS (grade ≥3). The overlapping features of carHLH and severe CRS attracted us to further explore the differences between them. RESULTS We showed that carHLH can be distinguished by extreme elevation of interferon-γ, granzyme B, interleukin-1RA and interleukin-10, which can be informative in developing prevention and management strategies of this toxicity. Moreover, we developed a predictive model of carHLH with a mean area under the curve of 0.81 ± 0.07, incorporating serum lactate dehydrogenase at day 6 post-CRS and serum fibrinogen at day 3 post-CRS. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of carHLH in CAR-T recipients might be relatively higher than we previously thought. relatively higher than we previously. A cytokine network distinguished from CRS is responsible for carHLH. And corresponding cytokine-directed therapies, especially targeting IL-10, are worth trying.
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- Cheng Zu
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, China; Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Province Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunity Therapy, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Hematology, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, Wenzhou Central Hospital), Wenzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, China; Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Province Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunity Therapy, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, China; Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Province Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunity Therapy, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, China; Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Province Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunity Therapy, Hangzhou, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, China; Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Province Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunity Therapy, Hangzhou, China
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- Shanghai YaKe Biotechnology Ltd., Shanghai, China; Clinical Translational Research Center, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, China; Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Province Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunity Therapy, Hangzhou, China.
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, China; Institute of Hematology, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Province Engineering Laboratory for Stem Cell and Immunity Therapy, Hangzhou, China.
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Chen P, Wu Z, Cui Z, Liu C, Lei K, Tian S, Mai K, Zhang W. Effects of dietary bile acids levels on growth performance, anti-oxidative capacity, immunity and intestinal microbiota of abalone Haliotis discus hannai. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 142:109114. [PMID: 37758097 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Abalone Haliotis discus hannai (initial weight: 38.79 ± 0.70 g) was used as the experimental animal in a 105-day feeding trial to investigate the influence of dietary bile acids levels on the growth, anti-oxidation, immune response and intestinal microbiota. Six isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets were prepared by adding 0 (control group), 15, 30, 60, 120 and 240 mg/kg of bile acids, respectively (named BA0, BA15, BA30, BA60, BA120 and BA240, respectively). It was found that survival of abalone between groups had no significant difference (P > 0.05). Compared to the control, significant improvements in weight gain rate (WGR) were observed in the groups of BA30 and BA60 (P < 0.05). Based on WGR, the broken line regression model analysis showed that the optimum demand for dietary bile acids for abalone was 35.47 mg/kg. Dietary bile acids increased the total anti-oxidative capacity and activities of catalase, superoxide dismutase, lysozyme and alkaline phosphatase, meanwhile decreased the content of malondialdehyde, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activities in the cell-free hemolymph (P < 0.05). When bile acids were added to the diets, mRNA levels of genes related to pro-inflammatory factors and apoptosis in the digestive gland were down-regulated (P < 0.05). In contrast, the expression of genes related to anti-oxidation was significantly up-regulated (P < 0.05). The Firmicutes, Actinobacteriota and Proteobacteria were the most abundant phyla in intestine. And dietary bile acids significantly decreased the abundance of Actinobacteria and increased the abundance of Firmicutes (P < 0.05). In conclusion, supplementation of dietary bile acids within 120 mg/kg significantly increased the growth of abalone. The 34.62 mg/kg of dietary bile acids significantly increased the anti-oxidative capacity of abalone. Appropriate levels of dietary bile acids (34.62-61.75 mg/kg) promote the immunity of abalone. Application of appropriate levels of bile acids in diets (34.62 mg/kg) changed the intestinal microbiota and promoted the intestinal health of abalone.
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- Peng Chen
- The Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feeds (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), The Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feeds (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), The Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feeds (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), The Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feeds (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), The Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feeds (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), The Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feeds (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), The Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feeds (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), The Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Nutrition and Feeds (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), The Key Laboratory of Mariculture (Ministry of Education), Fisheries College, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
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Gao L, Wang W, Wang H, Xu Z, Zhou S, Geng Z, Fu S, Xie C, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Gong F. The safety and effectiveness of clopidogrel versus aspirin in Kawasaki disease with mild-to-moderate liver injury. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18324. [PMID: 37884573 PMCID: PMC10603134 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45647-6] [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: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Kawasaki disease can be combined with liver injury. As a mainstay treatment for Kawasaki disease, aspirin may cause liver injury. This study aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness of clopidogrel versus aspirin in Kawasaki disease with mild-to-moderate liver injury. This study retrospectively analysed 166 children with Kawasaki disease combined with mild-to-moderate liver injury. The children treated with clopidogrel were less likely to have aggravated liver injury than those treated with aspirin (n = 2/100 vs. n = 13/66, P < 0.001). The initial alanine aminotransferase value of the clopidogrel group was higher (131.5 [98.5, 167.5] vs. 96 [72, 133], P < 0.001), while the time of alanine aminotransferase recovery to normal was similar (5 [4, 7] vs. 4 [3, 7], P = 0.179). No significant fever differences observed between groups: 7.5 [6, 9] for aspirin vs. 7 [6, 8] for clopidogrel group, P = 0.064. The probability of nonresponse to intravenous immunoglobulin (n = 29/100 vs. n = 30/66, P = 0.030) and the days of hospitalization (n = 6 [4, 9] vs. n = 7 [5, 10], P = 0.007) in the clopidogrel group were less than those in the aspirin group. In conclusion, the application of clopidogrel is potentially superior to aspirin in Kawasaki disease combined with mild-to-moderate liver injury.
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- Lichao Gao
- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China.
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Zamany S, Sedghi M, Hafizi M, Nazaran MH, KimiaeiTalab MV. Organic Acid-Based Chelate Trace Mineral Supplement Improves Broiler Performance, Bone Composition, Immune Responses, and Blood Parameters. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:4882-4899. [PMID: 36689146 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03555-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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Organic acid-based trace minerals are known to have more bioavailability, possibly due to fewer antagonism reactions in the lumen. A 42-day study was conducted to assess the supplementation of manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), iron (Fe), and copper (Cu) from different sources. To that end, a total of 1248-day-old As-hatched Arbor Acres chickens were examined for performance, histology, bone integrity, and plasma biochemical parameters. Experimental groups were as follows: basal diet supplying 50, 75, 100, and 120% of trace mineral requirements using an inorganic trace mineral supplement (ITM50, ITM75, ITM100, ITM120); basal diet supplying 33, 66, and 100% of trace mineral requirements using an organic acid-based trace mineral supplement (OAT33, OAT66, OAT100); plus a basal diet supplying 100% of trace mineral requirements using an amino acid-based chelated trace mineral supplement (ATM100%) as control positive. According to results, birds' fed OAT66 had the highest (P < 0.05) average daily body weight gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI), and lower feed conversion ratio (FCR). Feeding OAT66 increased (P < 0.05) villus length to crypt depth ratio, compared to OAT33 and ITM100 by 26% and 19%, respectively. The relative weight of the bursa enhanced by 22% in birds' receiving OAT supplement, compared to those received ITM supplement (P < 0.05). The plasma uric acid was reduced by 42% (P < 0.001) in birds fed with OAT66 and OAT100 when compared to those fed ITM50. Overall, our results indicated that the same performance could be achieved by using lower levels of organic trace minerals.
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- Saeid Zamany
- Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Research and Development, Sodour Ahrar Shargh Company, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Research and Development, Sodour Ahrar Shargh Company, Tehran, Iran
- Chelate Compounds Technology, Tehran, Iran
- Sodour Ahrar Shargh Company, Tehran, Iran
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- Animal Science Research Department, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Yazd Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Yazd, Iran
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Mouratidou C, Pavlidis ET, Katsanos G, Kotoulas SC, Mouloudi E, Tsoulfas G, Galanis IN, Pavlidis TE. Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion syndrome and its effect on the cardiovascular system: The role of treprostinil, a synthetic prostacyclin analog. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:1858-1870. [PMID: 37901735 PMCID: PMC10600776 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i9.1858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion syndrome has been the subject of intensive study and experimentation in recent decades since it is responsible for the outcome of several clinical entities, such as major hepatic resections and liver transplantation. In addition to the organ's post reperfusion injury, this syndrome appears to play a central role in the dysfunction of distant tissues and systems. Thus, continuous research should be directed toward finding effective therapeutic options to improve the outcome and reduce the postoperative morbidity and mortality rates. Treprostinil is a synthetic analog of prostaglandin I2, and its experimental administration has shown encouraging results. It has already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States for pulmonary arterial hypertension and has been used in liver transplantation, where preliminary encouraging results showed its safety and feasibility by using continuous intravenous administration at a dose of 5 ng/kg/min. Treprostinil improves renal and hepatic function, diminishes hepatic oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, reduces hepatictoll-like receptor 9 and inflammation, inhibits hepatic apoptosis and restores hepatic adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels and ATP synthases, which is necessary for functional maintenance of mitochondria. Treprostinil exhibits vasodilatory properties and antiplatelet activity and regulates proinflammatory cytokines; therefore, it can potentially minimize ischemia-reperfusion injury. Additionally, it may have beneficial effects on cardiovascular parameters, and much current research interest is concentrated on this compound.
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- 2nd Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
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- Department of Transplantation, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hippokration General Hospital, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
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- Department of Transplantation, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
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- 2nd Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
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- 2nd Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
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Ding Y, Koda Y, Shashni B, Takeda N, Zhang X, Tanaka N, Nishikawa Y, Nagasaki Y. An orally deliverable ornithine-based self-assembling polymer nanomedicine ameliorates hyperammonemia in acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury. Acta Biomater 2023; 168:515-528. [PMID: 37433359 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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l-Ornithine (Orn) is a core amino acid responsible for ammonia detoxification in the body via the hepatic urea cycle. Clinical studies in Orn therapy have focused on interventions for hyperammonemia-associated diseases, such as hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a life-threatening neurological symptom affecting more than 80% of patients with liver cirrhosis. However, its low molecular weight (LMW) causes Orn to diffuse nonspecifically and be rapidly eliminated from the body after oral administration, resulting in unfavorable therapeutic efficacy. Hence, Orn is constantly supplied by intravenous infusion in many clinical settings; however, this treatment inevitably decreases patient compliance and limits its application in long-term management. To improve the performance of Orn, we designed self-assembling polyOrn-based nanoparticles for oral administration through ring-opening polymerization of Orn-N-carboxy anhydride initiated with amino-ended poly(ethylene glycol), followed by acylation of free amino groups in the main chain of the polyOrn segment. The obtained amphiphilic block copolymers, poly(ethylene glycol)-block-polyOrn(acyl) (PEG-block-POrn(acyl)), enabled the formation of stable nanoparticles (NanoOrn(acyl)) in aqueous media. We employed the isobutyryl (iBu) group for acyl derivatization in this study (NanoOrn(iBu)). In the healthy mice, daily oral administration of NanoOrn(iBu) for one week did not induce any abnormalities. In the mice exhibiting acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute liver injury, oral pretreatment with NanoOrn(iBu) effectively reduced systemic ammonia and transaminases levels compared to the LMW Orn and untreated groups. The results suggest that the application of NanoOrn(iBu) is of significant clinical value with the feasibility of oral delivery and improvement in APAP-induced hepatic pathogenesis. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Liver injury is often accompanied by hyperammonemia, a life-threatening condition characterized by elevated blood ammonia levels. Current clinical treatments for reducing ammonia typically entail the invasive approach of intravenous infusion, involving the administration of l-ornithine (Orn) or a combination of Orn and L-aspartate. This method is employed due to the poor pharmacokinetics associated with these compounds. In our pursuit of enhancing therapy, we have developed an orally administrable nanomedicine based on Orn-based self-assembling nanoparticle (NanoOrn(iBu)), which provides sustained Orn supply to the injured liver. Oral administration of NanoOrn(iBu) to healthy mice did not cause any toxic effects. In a mouse model of acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury, oral administration of NanoOrn(iBu) surpassed Orn in reducing systemic ammonia levels and liver damage, thereby establishing NanoOrn(iBu) as a safe and effective therapeutic option.
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- Yuanyuan Ding
- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan
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- Department of Global Medical Research Promotion, Shinshu University Graduate School of Medicine, Matsumoto 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Metabolic Regulation, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Global Medical Research Promotion, Shinshu University Graduate School of Medicine, Matsumoto 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Asahikawa Medical University, 1 Chome-1-1, Midorigaoka Higashi 2 Jo, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 078-8510, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan; Master's School of Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tennoudai 1-1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan; Center for Research in Radiation, Isotope and Earth System Sciences (CRiES), University of Tsukuba, Tennoudai 1-1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan.
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McCann JR, Rawls JF. Essential Amino Acid Metabolites as Chemical Mediators of Host-Microbe Interaction in the Gut. Annu Rev Microbiol 2023; 77:479-497. [PMID: 37339735 PMCID: PMC11188676 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-micro-032421-111819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Amino acids are indispensable substrates for protein synthesis in all organisms and incorporated into diverse aspects of metabolic physiology and signaling. However, animals lack the ability to synthesize several of them and must acquire these essential amino acids from their diet or perhaps their associated microbial communities. The essential amino acids therefore occupy a unique position in the health of animals and their relationships with microbes. Here we review recent work connecting microbial production and metabolism of essential amino acids to host biology, and the reciprocal impacts of host metabolism of essential amino acids on their associated microbes. We focus on the roles of the branched-chain amino acids (valine, leucine, and isoleucine) and tryptophan on host-microbe communication in the intestine of humans and other vertebrates. We then conclude by highlighting research questions surrounding the less-understood aspects of microbial essential amino acid synthesis in animal hosts.
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- Jessica R McCann
- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke Microbiome Center, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA; ,
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke Microbiome Center, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA; ,
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Qiu J, Kuang M, Yang R, Yu C, He S, Sheng G, Zou Y. The newly proposed alanine aminotransferase to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio has shown effectiveness in identifying non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1239398. [PMID: 37727457 PMCID: PMC10505795 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1239398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Objective Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are important predictive factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The aim of this study was to analyze the association between the ALT/HDL-C ratio and NAFLD. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of data from 14,251 individuals participating in the NAGALA project's health screening program. The presence of NAFLD was diagnosed based on the participants' alcohol consumption status and liver ultrasonography images. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the association between the ALT/HDL-C ratio and NAFLD. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed to determine and compare the effectiveness of ALT, HDL-C, the aspartate aminotransferase to HDL-C (AST/HDL-C) ratio, the gamma-glutamyl transferase to HDL-C (GGT/HDL-C) ratio and the ALT/HDL-C ratio in identifying NAFLD. Results We observed a significant positive association between the ALT/HDL-C ratio and the prevalence of NAFLD. For each standard deviation (SD) increase in the ALT/HDL-C ratio, the adjusted odds ratio (OR) for NAFLD among the participants was 3.05 [95% confidence interval (CI): 2.63, 3.53], with the highest quartile of ALT/HDL-C ratio having a 9.96-fold increased risk compared to the lowest quartile. In further subgroup analyses stratified by gender, age, and waist circumference (WC), we observed a significantly higher risk of NAFLD associated with the ALT/HDL-C ratio among individuals aged ≥45 years, males, and those who were abdominal obesity. Furthermore, based on the results of ROC analysis, we found that the ALT/HDL-C ratio [area under the curves (AUC): 0.8553] was significantly superior to ALT, HDL-C, AST/HDL-C ratio and GGT/HDL-C ratio in identifying NAFLD (All Delong P<0.05); the threshold of suggested ALT/HDL-C ratio for identifying NAFLD was 15.97. Conclusion This population-based study demonstrates a positive association between the ALT/HDL-C ratio and NAFLD. The ALT/HDL-C ratio can effectively identify individuals with NAFLD.
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- Jiajun Qiu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Cardiovascular Research Institute, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Cardiovascular Research Institute, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Cardiovascular Research Institute, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Cardiovascular Research Institute, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Geriatric Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Cardiovascular Research Institute, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Fischer AK, Semaan A, Wulf AL, Vokuhl C, Goltz D, Fischer HP. Pathology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Tumor-Bearing Liver Tissue in Association with hTERT Promoter Mutation. Int J Hepatol 2023; 2023:4313504. [PMID: 37593089 PMCID: PMC10432107 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4313504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Background The hTERT promoter mutation represents a common and early event in hepatocarcinogenesis, but its linkage to the morphological status of the underlying liver tissue is poorly understood. We analyzed the connection between the histopathological changes in tumor-bearing liver tissue and the occurrence of the hTERT promoter mutation in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), correlated with clinical data. Methods The study cohort comprised 160 histologically confirmed HCC in patients with or without cirrhosis that were investigated for the hTERT promoter mutation. We evaluated the frequency of the hTERT promoter mutation in patients with HCC with or without cirrhosis and correlated it with potential clinical and histopathological drivers. In particular, we examined tumor-bearing noncirrhotic liver tissue regarding inflammation; the modified histological activity index (mHAI), fibrosis, and steatosis; and its correlation with the frequency of the hTERT promoter mutation in HCC. We evaluated overall survival with multivariate Cox regression. Furthermore, we compared hTERT antibody immunohistochemistry and molecular hTERT promoter mutation analysis of both HCC and background liver tissue. Results The hTERT promoter mutation was especially related to HCC in cirrhotic compared with noncirrhotic liver (p < 0.001) and independently of cirrhosis in patients ≥ 60 years (p = 0.005). Furthermore, the hTERT promoter mutation was associated with cirrhosis caused by alcohol toxicity and hepatitis C virus infection. In noncirrhotic liver tissue, the frequency of hTERT-promoter-mutated HCC increased with the degree of inflammation and fibrosis. Nevertheless, 25% of the hTERT-promoter-mutated HCC developed in normal liver tissue without HCC risk factors. Multivariate Cox regression analysis did not reveal an influence of the hTERT promoter mutation in HCC on overall survival at 3, 5, and 16 years. Immunohistochemical analysis with the hTERT antibodies LS-B95 and 2D8 in hTERT-promoter-mutated HCC and hTERT-wildtype HCC showed a mildly stronger immunoreaction compared with the tumor-bearing liver tissue (LS-B95: p < 0.01, 2D8: p < 0.01). Conclusions Our study reveals a connection between pathological changes in tumor-bearing liver tissue and the hTERT promoter mutation in most HCC, even in noncirrhotic liver tissue. Immunohistochemical hTERT antibodies do not discriminate between hTERT-promoter-mutated and wildtype HCC.
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- Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology and Hematopathology Hamburg, Fangdieckstraße 75a, 22547 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
- Institute of Pathology Troisdorf, Mendener Str. 12, 53840 Troisdorf, Germany
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Xiang DC, Chen W, Fu ZW, Wu XH, Gao P, Wu Y. Adverse events of guselkumab in the real world: emerging signals to target preventive strategies from the FDA adverse event reporting system. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2023; 22:943-955. [PMID: 37294594 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2023.2223956] [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: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Guselkumab is an IL-23 inhibitor widely used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Our study aimed to characterize the profile of adverse events (AEs) associated with guselkumab from the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS). METHODS Disproportionality analysis including the proportional reporting ratio (PRR), the reporting odds ratio (ROR), the Bayesian confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN), and the multiitem gamma Poisson shrinker (MGPS) algorithms were used to assess the signals of guselkumab related AE. RESULTS A total of 22,950,014 reports were collected from the FAERS database, of which 24,312 reports regarding guselkumab as the 'primary suspected (PS)' AEs were identified. AEs induced by guselkumab were distributed in 27 organ systems. In this study, 205 significant disproportionality preferred terms (PTs) that matched four algorithms simultaneously were obtained for analysis. Unexpected significant AEs such as onychomadesis, malignant melanoma in situ, endometrial cancer, and erectile dysfunction were observed. CONCLUSION The clinical observed AEs, along with potential new AE signals associated with guselkumab were identified based on the analysis of FAERS data, which could provide valuable evidence for clinical monitoring, risk identification, and further safety studies of identification.
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- Dao-Chun Xiang
- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- Department of Pharmacy, the Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- Wuhan Union Hospital of China, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P. R. of China
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- Wuhan Union Hospital of China, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P. R. of China
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- Wuhan Union Hospital of China, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P. R. of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuhan Children's Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Zhao D, Xu W, Zhan Y, Xu L, Ding W, Xu A, Hou Z, Ni C. Development and Validation of Nomograms to Predict the Prognosis of Patients With Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma Receiving Transarterial Chemoembolization. Clin Med Insights Oncol 2023; 17:11795549231178178. [PMID: 37378393 PMCID: PMC10291869 DOI: 10.1177/11795549231178178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Background Recent studies have shown that inflammatory indicators are closely related to the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, and they can serve as powerful indices for predicting recurrence and survival time after treatment. However, the predictive ability of inflammatory indicators has not been systematically studied in patients receiving transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). Therefore, the objective of this research was to determine the predictive value of preoperative inflammatory indicators for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma treated with TACE. Methods Our retrospective research involved 381 treatment-naïve patients in 3 institutions, including the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Nantong First People's Hospital, and Nantong Tumor Hospital, from January 2007 to December 2020 that received TACE as initial treatment. Relevant data of patients were collected from the electronic medical record database, and the recurrence and survival time of patients after treatment were followed up. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) algorithm was used to compress and screen the variables. We utilized Cox regression to determine the independent factors associated with patient outcomes and constructed a nomogram based on multivariate results. Finally, the nomogram was verified from discriminability, calibration ability, and practical applicability. Results Multivariate analysis revealed that the levels of aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI) and lymphocyte count were independent influential indicators for overall survival (OS), whereas the levels of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) was an independent influential index for progression. Nomograms exhibited an excellent concordance index (C-index), in the nomogram of OS, the C-index was 0.753 and 0.755 in training and validation cohort, respectively; and in the nomogram of progression, the C-index was 0.781 and 0.700, respectively. The time-dependent C-index, time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (ROC), and time-dependent area under the curve (AUC) of the nomogram all exhibited ideal discrimination ability. Calibration curves significantly coincided with the standard lines, which indicated that the nomogram had high stability and low degree of over-fitting. Decision curve analysis revealed a wider range of threshold probabilities and could augment net benefits. The Kaplan-Meier curves for risk stratification indicated that the prognosis of patients varied significantly between risk categories (P < .0001). Conclusions The developed prognostic nomograms based on preoperative inflammatory indicators revealed high predictive accuracy for survival and recurrence. It can be a valuable clinical instrument for guiding individualized treatment and predicting prognosis.
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- Dongxu Zhao
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Nantong Municipal First People’s Hospital, Nantong, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Huzhou Central Hospital, Huzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Sun T, Feng M, Manyande A, Xiang H, Xiong J, He Z. Regulation of mild cognitive impairment associated with liver disease by humoral factors derived from the gastrointestinal tract and MRI research progress: a literature review. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1206417. [PMID: 37397455 PMCID: PMC10312011 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1206417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Patients with liver disease are prone to various cognitive impairments. It is undeniable that cognitive impairment is often regulated by both the nervous system and the immune system. In this review our research focused on the regulation of mild cognitive impairment associated with liver disease by humoral factors derived from the gastrointestinal tract, and revealed that its mechanisms may be involved with hyperammonemia, neuroinflammation, brain energy and neurotransmitter metabolic disorders, and liver-derived factors. In addition, we share the emerging research progress in magnetic resonance imaging techniques of the brain during mild cognitive impairment associated with liver disease, in order to provide ideas for the prevention and treatment of mild cognitive impairment in liver disease.
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- Tianning Sun
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Wuhan Peritoneal Cancer Clinical Medical Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors, Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Human and Social Sciences, University of West London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Center for Liver Transplantation, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Mangoni AA, Zinellu A. An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association between the De Ritis Ratio and Disease Severity and Mortality in Patients with COVID-19. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1324. [PMID: 37374107 DOI: 10.3390/life13061324] [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: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often have elevations in markers of liver injury, particularly serum aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT). Such alterations may affect the AST/ALT ratio (De Ritis ratio) and, potentially, clinical outcomes. We conducted an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between the De Ritis ratio and COVID-19 severity and mortality in hospitalized patients. PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched between 1 December 2019 and 15 February 2023. The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation were used to assess the risk of bias and the certainty of the evidence, respectively. Twenty-four studies were identified. The De Ritis ratio on admission was significantly higher in patients with severe disease and non-survivors vs. patients with non-severe disease and survivors (15 studies, weighted mean difference = 0.36, 95% CI 0.24 to 0.49, p < 0.001). The De Ritis ratio was also associated with severe disease and/or mortality using odds ratios (1.83, 95% CI 1.40 to 2.39, p ˂ 0.001; nine studies). Similar results were observed using hazard ratios (2.36, 95% CI 1.17 to 4.79, p = 0.017; five studies). In six studies, the pooled area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.677 (95% CI 0.612 to 0.743). In our systematic review and meta-analysis, higher De Ritis ratios were significantly associated with severe disease and mortality in COVID-19 patients. Therefore, the De Ritis ratio can be useful for early risk stratification and management in this patient group (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023406916).
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- Arduino A Mangoni
- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Flinders Medical Centre, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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Shi Y, Shi L, Liu Q, Wang W, Liu Y. Molecular mechanism and research progress on pharmacology of ferulic acid in liver diseases. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1207999. [PMID: 37324465 PMCID: PMC10264600 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1207999] [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: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Ferulic acid (FA) is a natural polyphenol, a derivative of cinnamic acid, widely found in Angelica, Chuanxiong and other fruits, vegetables and traditional Chinese medicine. FA contains methoxy, 4-hydroxy and carboxylic acid functional groups that bind covalently to neighbouring adjacent unsaturated Cationic C and play a key role in many diseases related to oxidative stress. Numerous studies have shown that ferulic acid protects liver cells and inhibits liver injury, liver fibrosis, hepatotoxicity and hepatocyte apoptosis caused by various factors. FA has protective effects on liver injury induced by acetaminophen, methotrexate, antituberculosis drugs, diosbulbin B and tripterygium wilfordii, mainly through the signal pathways related to TLR4/NF-κB and Keap1/Nrf2. FA also has protective effects on carbon tetrachloride, concanavalin A and septic liver injury. FA pretreatment can protect hepatocytes from radiation damage, protects the liver from damage caused by fluoride, cadmium and aflatoxin b1. At the same time, FA can inhibit liver fibrosis, inhibit liver steatosis and reduce lipid toxicity, improve insulin resistance in the liver and exert the effect of anti-liver cancer. In addition, signalling pathways such as Akt/FoxO1, AMPK, PPAR γ, Smad2/3 and Caspase-3 have been shown to be vital molecular targets for FA involvement in improving various liver diseases. Recent advances in the pharmacological effects of ferulic acid and its derivatives on liver diseases were reviewed. The results will provide guidance for the clinical application of ferulic acid and its derivatives in the treatment of liver diseases.
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- Yingying Shi
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
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