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Diao Z, Yu H, Wu Y, Sun Y, Tang H, Wang M, Li N, Ge H, Sun J, Gu HF. Identification of the main flavonoids of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) medik and their metabolites in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy. Front Pharmacol 2024; 14:1290868. [PMID: 38313075 PMCID: PMC10836608 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1290868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Introduction: Huangkui capsule (HKC) is made from the ethanol extract of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik [Malvaceae; abelmoschi corolla] and received approval from the China Food and Drug Administration (Z19990040) in 1999. Currently, HKC is used for treatment of the patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN) in China. The bioactive chemical constituents in HKC are total flavonoids of A. manihot (L.) Medik (TFA). The present study aims to identify the primary flavonoid metabolites in HKC and TFA and their metabolism fates in db/db mice, the animal model for the study of type 2 diabetes and DN. Methods: HKC (0.84 g/kg/d) and TFA (0.076 g/kg/d) or vehicle were respectively administered daily via oral gavage in db/db mice for 4 weeks. The metabolism fate of the main metabolites of HKC in serum, liver, kidney, heart, jejunum, colon, jejunal contents, colonic contents, and urine of db/db mice were analyzed with a comprehensive metabolite identification strategy. Results and Discussion: In db/db mice administered with HKC and TFA, 7 flavonoid prototypes and 38 metabolites were identified. The related metabolic pathways at Phases I and II reactions included dehydroxylation, deglycosylation, hydrogenation, methylation, glucuronidation, sulphation, and corresponding recombined reactions. Quercetin, isorhamnetin, quercetin sulphate, quercetin monoglucuronide, and isorhamnetin monoglucuronide presented a high exposure in the serum and kidney of db/db mice. Thereby, the present study provides a pharmacodynamic substance basis for better understanding the mechanism of A. manihot (L.) Medik for medication of DN.
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- Zhipeng Diao
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Research Unit of PK-PD Based Bioactive Components and Pharmacodynamic Target Discovery of Natural Medicine of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Research Unit of PK-PD Based Bioactive Components and Pharmacodynamic Target Discovery of Natural Medicine of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Research Unit of PK-PD Based Bioactive Components and Pharmacodynamic Target Discovery of Natural Medicine of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Suzhong Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Suzhong Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Suzhong Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Research Unit of PK-PD Based Bioactive Components and Pharmacodynamic Target Discovery of Natural Medicine of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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Fan Y, Ni Y, Cheng M, Guo W, Gao H, Hu W, Shu C, Ding L. The metabolite profiling of YR-1702 injection in human plasma, urine and feces by HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. Xenobiotica 2023; 53:536-546. [PMID: 37850428 DOI: 10.1080/00498254.2023.2272193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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YR-1702, a hybrid μ/κ/δ receptor agonist, is modified from the traditional opioid analgesic dezocine. It had shown both excellent analgesic effect and lower addiction in phase I clinical trial in China, however, the metabolic pathway of YR-1702 in humans remains unelucidated.The goals of this study are to characterise the metabolism of YR-1702 in human liver microsomes (HLMs) and patients with chronic non-cancer pain by high performance liquid chromatography-coupled with quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS).The results showed that a total of twelve metabolites were identified in HLMs, in which 7, 6 and 5 metabolites were also found in human plasma, urine and feces, respectively. And the major metabolic pathways include mono-hydroxylation, di-hydroxylation, dehydrogenation and glucuronidation. The locations of hydroxylation and dehydrogenation were identified by the signature fragments of the metabolites.The relative contents of the metabolites in human plasma were also evaluated, in which the main metabolite M1 notably accounting for more than 14% of the total drug exposure. This study would contribute to the understanding of the in vivo metabolite profile of YR-1702 injection for future use.
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- Yuxuan Fan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd, Taizhou, China
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- Nanjing Clinical Tech Laboratories Inc, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Jiening Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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Wang L, Li Z, Lu T, Su L, Mao C, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Jiang X, Xie H, Yu X. The potential mechanism of Choulingdan mixture in improving acute lung injury based on HPLC-Q-TOF-MS, network pharmacology and in vivo experiments. Biomed Chromatogr 2023; 37:e5709. [PMID: 37533317 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Choulingdan mixture (CLDM) is an empirical clinical prescription for the adjuvant treatment of acute lung injury (ALI). CLDM has been used for almost 30 years in the clinic. However, its mechanism for improving ALI still needs to be investigated. In this study, high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) was applied to characterize the overall chemical composition of CLDM. A total of 93 ingredients were characterized, including 25 flavonoids, 20 organic acids, 11 saponins, nine terpenoids, seven tannins and 21 other compounds. Then network pharmacology was applied to predict the potential bioactive components, target genes and signaling pathways of CLDM in improving ALI. Additionally, molecular docking was performed to demonstrate the interaction between the active ingredients and the disease targets. Finally, animal experiments further confirmed that CLDM significantly inhibits pulmonary inflammation, pulmonary edema and oxidative stress in lipopolysaccharide-induced ALI mice by inhibiting the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. This study enhanced the amount and accuracy of compounds of CLDM and provided new insights into CLDM preventing and treating ALI.
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- Lili Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kunming Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kunming Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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Xu Y, Zhang S, Yuan S, Su Y, Jia Y, Zhang Y, Duan X. Study of Active Phytochemicals and Mechanisms of Cnidii Fructus in Treating Osteoporosis Based on HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and Network Pharmacology. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2023:CCHTS-EPUB-132638. [PMID: 37350000 DOI: 10.2174/1386207326666230622163202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to clarify the anti-osteoporosis mechanism of Cnidii Fructus (CF) via network pharmacology and experimental verification.\ Methods: HPLC fingerprints combined with HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis confirmed common components (CCS) of CF. Then, network pharmacology was used to investigate the anti-OP mechanism of CF, including potential anti-OP phytochemicals, potential targets, and related signalling pathway. Molecular docking analysis was carried on investigating the protein-ligand interactions. Finally, in vitro experiments were performed to verify anti-OP mechanism of CF. RESULTS In this study, 17 compounds from CF were identified by HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and HPLC fingerprints and then were further screened key compounds and potential targets by PPI analysis, ingredient-target network and hub network. The key compounds were SCZ10 (Diosmin), SCZ16 (Pabulenol), SCZ6 (Osthenol), SCZ8 (Bergaptol) and SCZ4 (Xanthotoxol). The potential targets were SRC, MAPK1, PIK3CA, AKT1 and HSP90AA1. Molecular docking further analysis indicated that the five key compounds have a good binding affinity with related proteins. CCK8 assays, TRAP staining experiments, and ALP activity assays concluded that osthenol and bergaptol inhibited osteoclast formation and promoted osteoblast bone formation to improve osteoporosis. CONCLUSION Based on network pharmacology and in vitro experiments analysis, this study revealed that CF possessed an anti-OP effect, and its potential therapeutic effect may be involved with osthenol and bergaptol from CF.
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- Yincong Xu
- Department of Ophthalmology, the first hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the first hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, PR China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- Bethune Internation Peace Hospital (The 980th Hospital of The Joint Logistics Support Force of The Chinese People's Liberation Army), Shijiazhuang 050082, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, PR China
- Hebei Higher Education Institute Applied Technology Research Center on TCM Development and Industrialization, Shijiazhuang 050200, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, PR China
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Center of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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Li S, Zeng Q, Li S, Liu Y, Feng Y, Chen F, Zou L, Liu X, Liu Y, Jiang Y. Dynamic changes of serum metabolite profiling in septic mice based on high performance liquid chromatography of quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry analysis. Eur J Mass Spectrom (Chichester) 2023:14690667231179565. [PMID: 37338428 DOI: 10.1177/14690667231179565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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The objective of this study is to gain insights into the underlying metabolic transformations that occurred during the whole progression of cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced sepsis, thus providing new targets for its treatment. High-performance liquid chromatography of quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry (HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) combined with multivariate statistical techniques was used to detect the s in serum from septic mice. Fifty male mice were divided into two groups, including the sham group (n = 7) and the CLP-induced sepsis group (n = 43). Animals were sacrificed at 1, 3, 5, and 7 days post-CLP and then serum were collected for metabolomic analysis. Multivariate regression analysis was carried out through MetaboAnalyst 5.0, including principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), to identify the s and screen out the related differential metabolites. Besides, the KEGG pathway analysis was used to analyze the related metabolic pathways in which the identified metabolites were involved. Based on the fold change (FC > 2.0 or <0.5), variable important in projection (VIP > 1.2), and P value (P < 0.05), we found 26, 17, 21, and 17 metabolites in septic mice at 1, 3, 5, and 7 days post-CLP, respectively, compared with that of the sham group. The PCA and PLS-DA pattern recognition showed a cluster-type distribution between the sham group and the CLP group. Dysregulated amino acid metabolism, as well as disturbed nucleotide metabolism, is observed. Several important metabolic pathways were identified between the sham group and the CLP group. Among them, phenylalanine metabolism, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis showed striking at day 1 post-CLP. At day 3, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis changed significantly. However, as the disease process, only pyrimidine metabolism showed the most significant alternation, compared to the sham group. Several differential metabolites were identified in the CLP group compared with that of the sham group and they were presented with dynamic alternation at different time points post-CLP, indicating metabolic disturbance occurred throughout the whole sepsis progression.
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- Shutong Li
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care in Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Metabonomics, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Ultrasonic Diagnosis, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical College, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China Shutong Li and Qi Zeng contributed equally
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care in Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Metabonomics, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care in Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Metabonomics, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care in Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Metabonomics, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care in Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Metabonomics, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care in Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Metabonomics, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care in Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Metabonomics, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care in Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Metabonomics, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Wang J, Cao L, Gao X, Gao H, Chen X, Wang Z, Xiao W. Discovery of the material basis of Jiuwei Xifeng granules using pharmaco-chemistry and pharmacokinetics. J Ethnopharmacol 2023; 313:116504. [PMID: 37084988 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Jiuwei Xifeng granules (JWXF) is primarily used for the treatment of Tourette syndrome (TS) with kidney-Yin deficiency and internal stirring of liver wind. However, few studies have focused on this issue. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to clarify chemical composition of JWXF using in vitro and in vivo pharmaco-chemistry and to provide a basis for the clinical use of JWXF using a strategy of pharmacokinetics. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, the chemical constituents and in vivo metabolism of JWXF were evaluated using high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS), and the time-dependent processes of the three main components in rats were detected using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (UPLC-QQQ-MS/MS). RESULTS A total of 75 constituents were identified, including 22 alkaloids, 21 terpenes, 15 organic acids and their derivatives, and 17 other compounds. After administration, 12 compounds were identified in rat plasma, including 11 prototypes and one metabolite. Pharmacokinetic analysis showed that the effects of gentiopicroside, gastrodin, and sweroside in rats were dose-dependent when the dose of JWXF was 1-4 g/kg. They were rapidly absorbed and did not accumulate in the plasma after 7-day continuous intragastric administration. CONCLUSIONS JWXF consists of 75 components, including alkaloids, terpenes, and organic acids. The three main compounds, gastrodin, gentiopicroside, and sweroside, undergo rapid absorption, elimination, and dose-dependent pharmacokinetics.
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- Jiajia Wang
- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, 222001, China; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 21002, China; National Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, 222001, China; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 21002, China; National Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing, 211100, China; The Key Laboratory for the New Technique Research of TCM Extraction and Purification, Jiangsu Lianyungang, 222047, China
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, 222001, China; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 21002, China; National Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, 222001, China; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 21002, China; National Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, 222001, China; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 21002, China; National Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing, 211100, China.
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, 222001, China; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 21002, China; National Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing, 211100, China; The Key Laboratory for the New Technique Research of TCM Extraction and Purification, Jiangsu Lianyungang, 222047, China
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- Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, 222001, China; Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 21002, China; National Key Laboratory on Technologies for Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Process Control and Intelligent Manufacture, Nanjing, 211100, China; The Key Laboratory for the New Technique Research of TCM Extraction and Purification, Jiangsu Lianyungang, 222047, China.
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Wu XZ, Kang J, Li Y, Pan JX. [Mechanism of Didang Decoction in prevention of anti-atherosclerosis and hyperlipidemia by HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and network pharmacology based on theory of "nutrients return to heart and fat accumulates in channels"]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 2023; 48:1352-1369. [PMID: 37005819 DOI: 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20221026.401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Atherosclerosis(AS) is caused by impaired lipid metabolism, which deposits lipids in the intima, causes vascular fibrosis and calcification, and then leads to stiffening of the vascular wall. Hyperlipidemia(HLP) is one of the key risk factors for AS. Based on the theory of "nutrients return to the heart and fat accumulates in the channels", it is believed that the excess fat returning to the heart in the vessels is the key pathogenic factor of AS. The accumulation of fat in the vessels over time and the blood stasis are the pathological mechanisms leading to the development of HLP and AS, and "turbid phlegm and fat" and "blood stasis" are the pathological products of the progression of HLP into AS. Didang Decoction(DDD) is a potent prescription effective in activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, resolving turbidity, lowering lipids, and dredging blood vessels, with the functions of dispelling stasis to promote regeneration, which has certain effects in the treatment of atherosclerotic diseases. This study employed high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry(HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) to screen the main blood components of DDD, explored the targets and mechanisms of DDD against AS and HLP with network pharmacology, and verified the network pharmacological results by in vitro experiments. A total of 231 blood components of DDD were obtained, including 157 compounds with a composite score >60. There were 903 predicted targets obtained from SwissTargetPrediction and 279 disease targets from GeneCards, OMIM, and DisGeNET, and 79 potential target genes of DDD against AS and HLP were obtained by intersection. Gene Ontology(GO) analysis suggested that DDD presumably exerted regulation through biological processes such as cholesterol metabolism and inflammatory response, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) analysis suggested that signaling pathways included lipid and atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, chemo-carcinogenesis-receptor activation, and AGE-RAGE signaling pathways in diabetic complications. In vitro experiments showed that DDD could reduce free fatty acid-induced lipid accumulation and cholesterol ester content in L02 cells and improve cellular activity, which might be related to the up-regulation of the expression of PPARα, LPL, PPARG, VEGFA, CETP, CYP1A1, and CYP3A4, and the down-regulation of the expression of TNF-α and IL-6. DDD may play a role in preventing and treating AS and HLP by improving lipid metabolism and inflammatory response, and inhibiting apoptosis with multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway characteristics.
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- Xi-Ze Wu
- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shenyang 110847, China
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- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shenyang 110847, China
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- the First Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shenyang 110032, China
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- the First Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shenyang 110032, China
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Cao ZY, Liu JT, Han YQ, Zhang TJ, Xu J. [Identification of Q-markers for Cistanches Herba based on HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and network pharmacology]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 2022; 47:1790-1801. [PMID: 35534249 DOI: 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20211210.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study aims to establish a method for analyzing the chemical constituents in Cistanches Herba by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) and quadrupole-time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry(HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS), and to reveal the pharmacological mechanism based on network pharmacology for mining the quality markers(Q-markers) of Cistanches Herba. The chemical constituents of Cistanche deserticola and C. tubulosa were analyzed via HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. The potential targets and pathways of Cistanches Herba were predicted via SwissTargetPrediction and DAVID. The compound-target-pathway-pharmacological action-efficacy network was constructed via Cytoscape. A total of 47 chemical constituents were identified, involving 95 targets and 56 signaling pathways. We preliminarily elucidated the pharmacological mechanisms of echinacoside, acteoside, isoacteoside, cistanoside F, 2'-acetylacteoside, cistanoside A, campneoside Ⅱ, salidroside, tubuloside B, 6-deoxycatalpol, 8-epi-loganic acid, ajugol, bartsioside, geniposidic acid, and pinoresinol 4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside, and predicted them to be the Q-markers of Cistanches Herba. This study identified the chemical constituents of Cistanches Herba, explained the pharmacological mechanism of the traditional efficacy of Cistanches Herba based on network pharmacology, and introduced the core concept of Q-markers to improve the quality evaluation of Cistanches Herba.
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- Zhao-Yuan Cao
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin 300193, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Quality Marker of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research Tianjin 300301, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Quality Marker of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research Tianjin 300301, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Quality Marker of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research Tianjin 300301, China State Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology and Pharmacokinetics, Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research Tianjin 300301, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Quality Marker of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research Tianjin 300301, China State Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology and Pharmacokinetics, Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research Tianjin 300301, China
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Zhang L, Yuan JQ, Song FC, Zhu MD, Li Q, Liu SH, Zhao K, Zhao C. Ameliorative effects of the traditional Chinese medicine formula Qing-Mai-Yin on arteriosclerosis obliterans in a rabbit model. Pharm Biol 2020; 58:785-795. [PMID: 33073642 PMCID: PMC7592894 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2020.1803368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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CONTEXT Qing-Mai-Yin (QMY) is a clinically used herbal formula for treating arteriosclerosis obliterans (ASO). OBJECTIVE To evaluate the chemical constituents and effects of QMY on ASO rabbit model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-eight New Zealand rabbits were divided into six groups (n = 8): normal (normal rabbits treated with 0.5% CMC-Na), vehicle (ASO rabbits treated with 0.5% CMC-Na), positive (simvastatin, 1.53 mg/kg), and QMY treatment (300, 600, and 1200 mg/kg). ASO rabbit model was prepared by high fatty feeding, roundly shortening artery, and bovine serum albumin immune injury. QMY (300, 600 and 1200 mg/kg) was orally administered for 8 weeks. The effects and possible mechanisms of QMY on ASO rabbits were evaluated by pathological examination, biochemical assays, and immunohistochemical assays. The compositions of QMY were analysed using HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis. RESULTS Compared to the vehicle rabbit, QMY treatment suppressed plaque formation and intima thickness in aorta, and decreased intima thickness, whereas increased lumen area of femoral artery. Additionally, QMY treatment decreased TC, TG and LDL, decreased CRP and ET, and increased NO and 6-K-PGF1α in serum. Furthermore, the potential mechanisms studied revealed that QMY treatment could suppress expression of TNF-α, IL-6, ICAM-1 and NF-κB in endothelial tissues, and increase IκB. In addition, HPLC analysis showed QMY had abundant anthraquinones, stilbenes, and flavonoids. CONCLUSION QMY has ameliorative effects on ASO rabbit, and the potential mechanisms are correlated to reducing inflammation and down-regulating NF-κB. Our study provides a scientific basis for the future application and investigation of QMY.
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- Lei Zhang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Yueyang Clinical Medical College, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Yueyang Clinical Medical College, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Traditional of Chinese Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, PR China
- CONTACT Kai Zhao Department of Traditional of Chinese Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 804 Shengli Road, Yinchuan, Ningxia750004, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Disease, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
- Cheng Zhao Department of Vascular Disease, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 110 Ganhe Road, Shanghai200437, PR China
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Xiang J, Yang C, Beta T, Liu S, Yang R. Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity of the Edible Tree Peony Flower and Underlying Mechanisms of Preventive Effect on H 2O 2-Induced Oxidative Damage in Caco-2 Cells. Foods 2019; 8:E471. [PMID: 31658783 PMCID: PMC6835411 DOI: 10.3390/foods8100471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2019] [Revised: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The entire phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities of different organs of the edible tree peony flowers (Fengdan Bai (FDB)) were analyzed. HPLC-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (Q-TOF-MS/MS) analyses of individual phenolic compounds revealed that the petal and stamen contained higher levels of flavonoid glycosides than other organs (p < 0.05). Kaempferol-3,7-di-O-glucoside was the dominant flavonoid in these two organs, however, the calyx and ovary contained higher contents of gallic acid derivatives than other organs (p < 0.05). Hexa-O-galloyl-glucose was the dominant species in the calyx and ovary. At the same concentration of total phenolic extract (TPE), the stamen had the highest protection effect on Caco-2 cell oxidative damage induced by H2O2. The antioxidant effect was attributed to potent antioxidant capability; restored redox state due to the increased expression of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD); and improved barrier function of Caco-2 cell owing to increased zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1), CLDN3 (Claudin 3), and occludin mRNA expression. As a new resource food, the edible tree peony flower is a potential functional food material and natural antioxidants resource.
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- Jinle Xiang
- College of Food & Bioengineering, Henan University of Science & Technology, Luoyang 471023, China.
- Department of Food & Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada.
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada.
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- Department of Food & Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada.
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada.
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- College of Food Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Li J, Chen L, Xu J, Xie Z, Xu Y, Jiang P, Duan B, Huang X, Feng F, Liu W. Effects of Periploca forrestii Schltr on wound healing by Src meditated Mek/Erk and PI3K/Akt signals. J Ethnopharmacol 2019; 237:116-127. [PMID: 30905787 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Periploca forrestii Schltr. (PF) is a traditional folk medicine in China that has been used widely for treating rheumatoid arthritis and traumatic injuries for a long history. Previously, we have roughly demonstrated that the ethanol extract of PF possessed in vitro wound healing potential, and more in depth research deserves to be conducted. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study is aiming to fully evaluate the wound healing activity of PF in vitro and in vivo, clarify the mechanism of actions and the primary constituents responsible for wound healing. MATERIALS AND METHODS The total extract of Periploca forrestii Schltr. (EPF) and its fraction (65% ethanol fraction, EPFE65) were obtained and evaluated on in vitro wound healing properties using mouse dermal fibroblasts (L929). Cell proliferation was tested by MTT and EdU assay, confirmed by cell cycle analysis, cell migration was evaluated by scratch and transwell assay and collagen production was also determined. Then EPFE65 was tested on in vivo wound healing activity using the excision rat models. The wounded skin of rats was topically applied with 0.1% EPFE65 once daily for 6 days with hydrogel as the carrier and the recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor hydrogel (rbFGF) as positive control. Histopathology of the wounded skin on day 6 and day 12 was studied via hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. The expression of phosphorylation of Src, Akt and Erk1/2 was determined after the treatment with EPFE65 by western blot. In order to figure out whether the activation of Src, Akt and Erk1/2 was directly in conjunction with wound healing process promoted by EPFE65, cell proliferation and migration were tested in the presence of three inhibitors of Src, Akt and Erk1/2. Finally, the chemical composition of the effective fraction EPFE65 was analyzed by HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. RESULTS In vitro experiments suggested that EPFE65 was comparable to EPF that had potent effect on promoting L929 fibroblasts proliferation, migration and increasing collagen production. 0.1% EPFE65 hydrogel also exhibited significant effect on promoting wound healing in rats. The wound closure was significantly faster in EPFE65 and positive rbFGF group than that in negative control group since the third day post wounding (p < 0.05). Specifically, on day10-12, the wounds in EPFE65 and rbFGF group were almost healed as the wound areas diminished into 13.3-5.3% and 7.7-4.0%, while the wound in control group was still apparent with 36.8-22.1% wound area. HE staining demonstrated that EPFE65 and rbFGF group could advance re-epithelialization in the early days and promote the transition of granulation tissue into complete dermis tissue with more skin appendages resembling those of normal skin in the last days. Western blot results suggested that the active fraction EPFE65 could increase the phosphorylation of Src, Akt and Erk1/2 in both dose-dependent and time-dependent manner, whereas Akt and Erk1/2 phosphorylation caused by EPFE65 could be abolished by Src inhibition. Inhibition experiments confirmed that the activation of Src, Akt and Erk1/2 were involved in cell proliferation and migration. All of these demonstrated that EPFE65 promoted wound healing at least in part via Src mediated Mek/Erk and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways. Analysis of chemical composition of EPFE65 revealed that cardiac glycosides were major components in EPFE65, among which periplocin showed effectiveness on promoting fibroblasts proliferation indicating that cardiac glycosides in EPFE65 maybe the active compounds responsible for wound healing. CONCLUSION The present study confirmed that EPFE65, ethanol extract of Periploca forrestii Schltr. could accelerate wound healing in vitro and in vivo through Src meditated Mek/Erk and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways.
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- Jinsong Li
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Mail Stop 1008, College of Medicine, University of Toledo, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Mail Stop 1008, College of Medicine, University of Toledo, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China; Jiangsu Food & Pharmaceutical Science College, 4 Meicheng Donglu, Huaian, 223003, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Chen D, Meng Y, Zhu Y, Wu G, Yuan J, Qin M, Xie G. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of C-glycosyl-flavones of Iris lactea Leaves by Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Molecules 2018; 23:E3359. [PMID: 30567397 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23123359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Iris lactea Pall. var. chinensis (Fisch.) Koidz. is a traditional medicinal plant resource. To make full use of the I. lactea plant resources, constituents of I. lactea leaves were determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry and 22 C-glycosylflavones were identified or tentatively identified. Optimal extraction of I. lactea leaves was established via single factor investigations combined with response surface methodology. Then, HPLC coupled with a diode array detector was used to quantitatively analyze the six main components of 14 batches of I. lactea leaves grown in different areas. The results showed the C-glycosylflavones were the main components of I. lactea leaves, and the total contents of detected components were relatively stable for the majority of samples. These results provide a foundation for the development and utilization of I. lactea leaves.
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Yisimayili Z, Guo X, Liu H, Xu Z, Abdulla R, Akber Aisa H, Huang C. Metabolic profiling analysis of corilagin in vivo and in vitro using high-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2018; 165:251-260. [PMID: 30562708 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Corilagin is an Ellagitannin with favorable pharmacological activities. But there was no report regarding the metabolism of corilagin in vitro or in vivo. In this study, the metabolic profile of corilagin in rats as well as in rat intestinal bacteria and liver microsomes incubation system in vitro were investigated comprehensively for the first time. Consequently, with the aid of sensitive HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS, corilagin and its twenty-four metabolites (fourteen phase II conjugate metabolites of corilagin, three hydrolyzed metabolites EA, GA, M3 and their seven derived metabolites) were absolutely or tentatively identified in rat biological samples (urine, feces, plasma and tissues) after oral administration of corilagin. In vitro, the three hydrolyzed metabolites were identified in rat intestinal microflora and liver microsomes. These results demonstrated that corilagin itself not only could underwent extensive phase II metabolism in rats, but also could underwent hydrolysis reaction in rats as well as in rat intestinal bacteria and liver microsomes in vitro. This study is first report to identify phase II conjugate metabolites (except mono-methylate conjugated metabolites) of pure Ellagitannin and distribution of these metabolites in vivo. In addition, clear, detailed metabolic pathways of corilagin were shown to involve hydrolysis, methylation, glycosylation, reduction, glucuronidation and sulfation.
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- Zainaipuguli Yisimayili
- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumchi 830011, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumchi 830011, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumchi 830011, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Chen L, Li J, Ke X, Sun C, Huang X, Jiang P, Feng F, Liu W, Zhang J. Chemical profiling and the potential active constituents responsible for wound healing in Periploca forrestii Schltr. J Ethnopharmacol 2018; 224:230-241. [PMID: 29680302 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2017] [Revised: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Periploca forrestii Schltr. is a popular folk medicine in china, commonly prescribed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and wounds. The present research aimed to evaluate the effects of HLG on wound healing and reveal the potential active constituents. MATERIALS AND METHODS The wound healing activity was assessed by proliferation of fibroblast, migration and collagen production using L929 cells. A reliable HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS method was constructed for the systematic identification and characterization of main components in HLG. For further clarifying the potential active ingredients responsible for wound healing, total extract was separated by D101 macroporous resin. The fraction with strongest potency on wound healing was screened out by comparing with total extract. Finally, a new quantitative method was developed for determination of four typical cardiac glycosides in HLG by LC-MS. RESULTS The results showed that the total extract significantly promoted proliferation of fibroblast L929 up to 168% at 50 μg/ml. It also notably enhanced L929 migration on day 2 up to 56% and stimulated collagen release (96.1 μg/ml) at 50 μg/ml. A total of 38 compounds were identified or tentatively characterized by HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS based on reference substances or literatures. The separation by D101 macroporous adsorption resin led to the identification of 65 ethanol eluate as the most effective fraction. The data suggested that it could markedly promote L929 growth (174% of control), accelerate wound contraction (63% on day 2) and stimulate collagen generation (103.7 μg/ml) at 50 μg/ml, all of which were comparable to those of total extract. Interestingly, the HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis revealed that the 65 ethanol fraction was mainly composed of cardiac glycosides. Finally, the new quantitative method was successfully utilized for detection of four typical cardiac glycosides in HLG, showing good performance in terms of analytical methodology. CONCLUSION The present study identified the cardiac glycosides as potential active constituents associated with wound healing and might afford a chemical foundation for preparation development of crude drug and quality evaluation of relevant products.
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- Lei Chen
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Li F, Tan YS, Chen HL, Yan Y, Zhai KF, Li DP, Kou JP, Yu BY. Identification of schisandrin as a vascular endothelium protective component in YiQiFuMai Powder Injection using HUVECs binding and HPLC-DAD-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis. J Pharmacol Sci 2015; 129:1-8. [PMID: 26452526 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2015.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Revised: 01/30/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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YiQiFuMai Powder Injection (YQFM) is a re-developed preparation based on the well-known traditional Chinese medicine formula Sheng-mai-san. It has been widely used for the treatment of cardiovascular disease with definite clinical efficacy in China, but its bioactive molecules remain obscure. In this study, an effective method has been employed as a tool for screening active components in YQFM, using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) extraction and liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (Q-TOF MS/MS). Nine compounds, which could interact with HUVECs, were identified as ginsenosides Rb1, Rc, Rb2, Rd, 20(S)-Rg3, 20(R)-Rg3, Rk1/Rg5 and schisandrin by comparing with reference substances or literature. In vitro assays showed that schisandrin at concentrations of 10-100 μM protected HUVECs from hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) injury, increased cell viability, nitric oxide (NO) content and decreased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage, malonaldehyde (MDA) content and ROS generation. Moreover, schisandrin pretreatment inhibited cell apoptosis, as evidenced by inhibiting activation of caspase-3 and increasing the Bcl-2/Bax ratio. These data indicate that HUVECs biospecific extraction coupled with HPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis is a reliable method for screening potential bioactive components from traditional Chinese medicines. Meanwhile, the vascular endothelium protective property of schisandrin might be beneficial for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
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- Fang Li
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, Department of Complex Prescription of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Road, Nanjing, 211198, PR China.
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