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Hong Y, He S, Zou Q, Li C, Wang J, Chen R. Eupatilin alleviates inflammatory response after subarachnoid hemorrhage by inhibition of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB axis. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2023; 37:e23317. [PMID: 36872850 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Early brain injury (EBI) is associated with the adverse prognosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients. The key bioactive component of the Chinese herbal medicine Artemisia asiatica Nakai (Asteraceae) is eupatilin. Recent research reports that eupatilin suppresses inflammatory responses induced by intracranial hemorrhage. This work is performed to validate whether eupatilin can attenuate EBI and deciphers its mechanism. A SAH rat model was established by intravascular perforation in vivo. At 6 h after SAH in rats, 10 mg/kg eupatilin was injected into the rats via the caudal vein. A Sham group was set as the control. In vitro, BV2 microglia was treated with 10 μM Oxyhemoglobin (OxyHb) for 24 h, followed by 50 μM eupatilin treatment for 24 h. The SAH grade, brain water content, neurological score, and blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability of the rats were measured 24 h later. The content of proinflammatory factors was detected via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Western blot analysis was conducted to analyze the expression levels of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway-associated proteins. In vivo, eupatilin administration alleviated neurological injury, and decreased brain edema and BBB injury after SAH in rats. Eupatilin markedly reduced the levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and suppressed the expression levels of MyD88, TLR4, and p-NF-κB p65 in the SAH rats' cerebral tissues. Eupatilin treatment also reduced the levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, and repressed the expression levels of MyD88, TLR4, and p-NF-κB p65 in OxyHb-induced BV2 microglia. Additionally, pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate or resatorvid enhanced the suppressive effects of eupatilin on OxyHb-induced inflammatory responses in BV2 microglia. Eupatilin ameliorates SAH-induced EBI via modulating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway in rat model.
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- Yu Hong
- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Han Y, Park HJ, Hong MK, Shin MR, Roh SS, Kwon EY. Artemisiae argyi Water Extract Alleviates Obesity-Induced Metabolic Disorder. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2022; 44:6158-6171. [PMID: 36547081 PMCID: PMC9776687 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44120420] [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: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Artemisiae argyi is a well-known traditional herbal medicine used in East Asia. Although the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of A. argyi have been reported, its efficacy in improving obesity has not been yet evaluated. In this study, mice were fed a normal diet (AIN-93), a high-fat diet (HFD, 60% of kcal from fat), and an HFD with 0.1% of A. argyi water extract for 16 weeks. The body weight and body fat in A. argyi-fed mice significantly decreased via upregulation of the mRNA expression of fatty acid oxidation-related genes, with a simultaneous decrease in plasma lipid content and leptin levels. A. argyi water extract also ameliorated hepatic steatosis by restricting lipogenesis via lowering the activities of fatty acid synthase and phosphatidic acid phosphatase. Consistently, hepatic histological analysis indicated that A. argyi water extract decreased hepatic lipid accumulation in accordance with the hepatic H, E and Oil Red O-stained area. Additionally, A. argyi ameliorated the impaired glucose homeostasis by increasing the mRNA expression of AMP-activated kinase and glycolysis-related genes. In conclusion, our results indicate that A. argyi can be used to treat obesity-related metabolic conditions.
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- Youngji Han
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Kyungpook National University, 1370 San-Kyuk Dong Puk-Ku, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Center for Food and Nutritional Genomics Research, Kyungpook National University, 1370 San-Kyuk Dong Puk-Ku, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Center for Beautiful Aging, Kyungpook National University, 1370 San-Kyuk Dong Puk-Ku, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Raydel Research Institute, 76, Dongnae-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu 41061, Republic of Korea
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- Bio Convergence Testing Center, Daegu Haany University, 1 Haanydaero, Gyeongsan-si 38610, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Kyungpook National University, 1370 San-Kyuk Dong Puk-Ku, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Center for Food and Nutritional Genomics Research, Kyungpook National University, 1370 San-Kyuk Dong Puk-Ku, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Center for Beautiful Aging, Kyungpook National University, 1370 San-Kyuk Dong Puk-Ku, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, 64 Gil, 136, sinsincheondo-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu 42158, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, 64 Gil, 136, sinsincheondo-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu 42158, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (S.-S.R.); (E.-Y.K.)
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Kyungpook National University, 1370 San-Kyuk Dong Puk-Ku, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Center for Food and Nutritional Genomics Research, Kyungpook National University, 1370 San-Kyuk Dong Puk-Ku, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Center for Beautiful Aging, Kyungpook National University, 1370 San-Kyuk Dong Puk-Ku, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (S.-S.R.); (E.-Y.K.)
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Song Y, Wang J, Wang X, Zhang H, Niu X, Yang Y, Yang X, Yin L, Wang Y, Zhang C, Shui R, Zhang Q, Ji H. Analyzing the multi-target pharmacological mechanism of folium Artemisia argyi acting on breast cancer: a network pharmacology approach. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 10:1368. [PMID: 36660662 PMCID: PMC9843367 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-5769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Folium Artemisia argyi (FAA) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that is widely used in the clinic. However, the underlying mechanisms of its anticancer effects have not been fully elucidated. Methods In this study, we applied a network pharmacology approach to identify the potential mechanisms of FAA against breast cancer. To be specific, we screened the active ingredients and potential targets of the FAA through the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP) database. Meanwhile, we employed the oral bioavailability (OB) and drug-likeness (DL) to search for potential bioactive compounds of FAA. Breast cancer-related target genes data were gathered from the GeneCards and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) databases, and the protein-protein interaction (PPI) data were acquired from the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes (STRING) database. In addition, we constructed the network and performed Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) Pathway Enrichment Analysis. Results We obtained a total of nine active ingredients and 236 potential targets from FAA to construct a network, which showed that quercetin served as the major ingredient in FAA. AKT1 (RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase), MYC (Myc proto-oncogene protein), CASP3 (Caspase-3), EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor), JUN (Transcription factor AP-1), CCND1 (G1/S-specific cyclin-D1), VEGFA (Vascular endothelial growth factor A), ESR1 (Estrogen receptor), MAPK1 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase 1), and EGF (pro-epidermal growth factor) were identified as key targets of FAA in the treatment of breast cancer. The PPI cluster demonstrated that AKT1 was the seed in this cluster, indicating that AKT1 played a crucial role in connecting other nodes in the PPI network. This enrichment demonstrated that FAA was highly related to signal transduction, endocrine system, replication and repair, as well as cell growth and death. The enrichment results also verified that the underlying mechanisms of FAA against breast cancer might be attributed to the coordinated regulation of several cancer-related pathways, such as the MAPK and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathways, among others. Conclusions This study identified the potential targets and pathways of FAA in the treatment of breast cancer using a network pharmacology approach, and systematically elucidated the mechanisms of FAA in the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Ying Song
- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Seventh Hospital in Qiqihar, Qiqihar, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China;,Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China;,Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China;,Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China;,Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China;,Institute of Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China;,Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China;,Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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Song J, He Q, Hu X, Zhang W, Wang C, Chen R, Wang H, Mosa A. Highly efficient removal of Cr(VI) and Cu(II) by biochar derived from Artemisia argyi stem. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:13221-13234. [PMID: 30903476 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04863-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In this work, a novel biochar was prepared from the Artemisia argyi stem at 300 °C (AS300), 450 °C (AS450), and 600 °C (AS600). The structural properties of these biochars were characterized with various tools. The sorption kinetic processes of Cr(VI) and Cu(II) onto these biochars were better described by the pseudo-second order. The sorption isotherm processes of Cr(VI) onto these biochars were better described by the Freundlich model while the adsorption processes of Cu(II) were consistent with the Langmuir model. Batch sorption experiments showed that AS600 had the maximum adsorption capacity to Cr(VI) and Cu(II) with 161.92 and 155.96 mg/g, respectively. AS600 was selected for the follow-up batch and dynamic adsorption experiments. Results showed that AS600 had larger adsorption capacity for Cr(VI) at lower pH while the larger adsorption capacity for Cu(II) was found at higher pH. The effect of ionic strength on the adsorption of Cu(II) by AS600 was greater than that on the adsorption of Cr(VI). Dynamic adsorption experiments showed that Cu(II) had a higher affinity for the adsorption sites on the AS600 compared with Cr(VI). The adsorption mechanisms mainly involved electrostatic attraction, ion exchange, pore filling, and chemical bonding effect. Graphical abstract.
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- Jianyang Song
- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- Soils Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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