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Alhadidi MHA, Tabrizi MH, Ghobeh M. Evaluation of the effect of designed PLGA- arctiin nanoparticles modified with folic acid and chitosan on colon cancer cells. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2024; 71:72-80. [PMID: 37817403 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2522] [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: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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In this study, we designed nanoparticles (NPs) based on polylactic acid glycolic acid modified with chitosan and folic acid to optimize the anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects of arctiin (ARC), and we measured its effects on cancer cells, including colon cancer. NPs were synthesized using the W1/O/W2 double-emulsion solvent evaporation method. Physicochemical characteristics of synthesized NPs (ARC-PCF-NPs), including average particle size, dispersity index (PDI), zeta potential (ZP), field emission scanning electron microscope figures, and encapsulation efficiency (EE), were evaluated. 2,2'-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) methods were carried out to determine the antioxidant properties of NPs. 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide assay was performed to investigate cytotoxicity effects on cancer cells and normal fibroblasts. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was also performed on inflammatory and antioxidant genes. The obtained results indicated that the synthesized NPs have a size of 100 nm, a DPI of 0.36, a ZP of 26.30 mV, and EE was calculated at about 87.5%. The antioxidant influence of ARC-PCF-NPs was confirmed by inhibiting ABTS and DPPH free radicals and ferrous reduction in the FRAP method. Moreover, the reduction of inflammatory and antioxidant genes confirmed the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of NPs. These results indicate the modification of the surface of NPs in order to increase the bioavailability, stability, and effectiveness of medicinal compounds in therapeutic applications.
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Lv C, Yang J, Zhao L, Zou Z, Kang C, Zhang Q, Wu C, Yang L, Cheng C, Zhao Y, Liao Q, Hu X, Li C, Sun X, Jin M. Bacillus subtilis partially inhibits African swine fever virus infection in vivo and in vitro based on its metabolites arctiin and genistein interfering with the function of viral topoisomerase II. J Virol 2023; 97:e0071923. [PMID: 37929962 PMCID: PMC10688316 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.00719-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a highly fatal swine disease that severely affects the pig industry. Although ASFV has been prevalent for more than 100 years, effective vaccines or antiviral strategies are still lacking. In this study, we identified four Bacillus subtilis strains that inhibited ASFV proliferation in vitro. Pigs fed with liquid biologics or powders derived from four B. subtilis strains mixed with pellet feed showed reduced morbidity and mortality when challenged with ASFV. Further analysis showed that the antiviral activity of B. subtilis was based on its metabolites arctiin and genistein interfering with the function of viral topoisomerase II. Our findings offer a promising new strategy for the prevention and control of ASFV that may significantly alleviate the economic losses in the pig industry.
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- Changjie Lv
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Research Institute of Wuhan Keqian Biology Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China
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- Research Institute of Wuhan Keqian Biology Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China
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- College of Biomedicine and Health, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Research Institute of Wuhan Keqian Biology Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Research Institute of Wuhan Keqian Biology Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Research Institute of Wuhan Keqian Biology Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Li M, Pan Z, He Q, Xiao J, Chen B, Wang F, Kang P, Luo H, Li J, Zeng J, Li S, Yang J, Wang H, Zhou C. Arctiin attenuates iron overload‑induced osteoporosis by regulating the PI3K/Akt pathway. Int J Mol Med 2023; 52:108. [PMID: 37800616 PMCID: PMC10558215 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5311] [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: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Iron overload is a prevalent pathological factor observed among elderly individuals and those with specific hematological disorders, and is frequently associated with an elevated incidence of osteoporosis. Although arctiin (ARC) has been shown to possess antioxidant properties and the ability to mitigate bone degeneration, its mechanism of action in the treatment of iron overload‑induced osteoporosis (IOOP) remains incompletely understood. To explore the potential molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of ARC, the MC3T3‑E1 cell osteoblast cell line was used. Cell Counting Kit was used to assess MC3T3‑E1 cell viability. Alkaline phosphatase staining and alizarin red staining were assessed for osteogenic differentiation. Calcein AM assay was used to assess intracellular iron concentration. In addition, intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), lipid peroxides, mitochondrial ROS, apoptosis rate and mitochondrial membrane potential changes in MC3T3‑E1 cells were examined using flow cytometry and corresponding fluorescent dyes. The relationship between ARC and the PI3K/Akt pathway was then explored by western blotting and immunofluorescence. In addition, the effects of ARC on IOOP was verified using an iron overload mouse model. Immunohistochemistry was performed to evaluate expression of osteogenesis‑related proteins. Micro-CT and H&E were used to analyze bone microstructural parameters and histomorphometric indices in the bone tissue. Notably, ARC treatment reversed the decreased viability and increased apoptosis in MC3T3‑E1 cells originally induced by ferric ammonium citrate, whilst promoting the formation of mineralized bone nodules in MC3T3‑E1 cells. Furthermore, iron overload induced a decrease in the mitochondrial membrane potential, augmented lipid peroxidation and increased the accumulation of ROS in MC3T3‑E1 cells. ARC not only positively regulated the anti‑apoptotic and osteogenic capabilities of these cells via modulation of the PI3K/Akt pathway, but also exhibited antioxidant properties by reducing oxidative stress. In vivo experiments confirmed that ARC improved bone microarchitecture and biochemical parameters in a mouse model of iron overload. In conclusion, ARC exhibits potential as a therapeutic agent for IOOP by modulating the PI3K/Akt pathway, and via its anti‑apoptotic, antioxidant and osteogenic properties.
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- Miao Li
- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- The Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, P.R. China
- Maoming Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Maoming, Guangdong 525022, P.R. China
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Wang Y, Jiang H, Wang L, Gan H, Xiao X, Huang L, Li W, Li Z. Arctiin alleviates functional constipation by enhancing intestinal motility in mice. Exp Ther Med 2023; 25:199. [PMID: 37090075 PMCID: PMC10119619 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2023.11898] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Functional constipation (FC), a common symptom that is primarily associated with intestinal motility dysfunction, is a common problem worldwide. Arctiin (Arc) is a lignan glycoside isolated from the Chinese herbal medicine Arctium lappa L., which is a health food in China. The present study aimed to evaluate the laxative effects of Arc against FC in mice. A model of FC induced by loperamide (5 mg/kg) was established in male Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice. Arc was administered at a dose of 100 mg/kg as a protective agent. The faecal status, intestinal motility and histological analyses were evaluated. Furthermore, the levels of gastrointestinal motility-associated neurotransmitters, such as motilin (MTL), nitric oxide (NO), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and the protective effect of Arc on interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) were assessed. Arc treatment reversed the loperamide-induced reduction in faecal number and water content and the intestinal transit ratio in ICR mice. Histological analysis confirmed that Arc administration mitigated colonic injury. Moreover, Arc treatment increased levels of motilin and brain-derived neurotrophic factor while decreasing nitric oxide levels and ICC injury in the colon of FC mice. Arc decreased inflammation induction and aquaporin expression levels. Owing to its pro-intestinal motility property, Arc was shown to have a protective effect against FC and may thus serve as a promising therapeutic strategy for the management of FC.
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- Yujin Wang
- College of Basic Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, P.R. China
- Correspondence to: Mrs. Hua Jiang, The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Qindu, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, P.R. China
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Xu X, Huang X, Zheng Y, Wang X, Xie J, Liu S, Guo K. Synthesis, Structural Elucidation, and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of a Water-Soluble Derivative of Arctiin. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041789. [PMID: 36838775 PMCID: PMC9961579 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041789] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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The poor oral bioavailability of arctiin caused by its low water solubility is the biggest obstacle in developing it as a drug. In this work, a new water-soluble glucuronide derivative of arctiin (arctigenin-4'-O-glucuronide) was synthesized through 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl mediated oxidation reaction. Subsequently, its anti-inflammatory effect was evaluated by mice acute lung injury model in vivo. The results showed that the glucuronide derivative of arctiin not only had better water solubility but also displayed improved anti-inflammatory activity in vivo, thus serving as an innovative compound in the drug development of arctiin.
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- Xia Xu
- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610200, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610200, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610200, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610200, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College (China National Nuclear Corporation 416 Hospital), Chengdu 610066, China
- Correspondence: (S.L.); (K.G.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610200, China
- Correspondence: (S.L.); (K.G.)
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Zhang JY, Mei JW, Wang HY, Xu ZH. Chromatographic fingerprint combined with quantitative analysis of multi-components by single-marker for quality control of total lignans from Fructus arctii by high-performance liquid chromatography. Phytochem Anal 2022; 33:1214-1224. [PMID: 36131366 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The total lignans from Fructus arctii (TLFA) is a mixture of a series of lignans isolated from dried ripe fruit of Arctium lappa L. We previously reported on the pharmacological activity of TLFA that is related to diabetes. An accurate and practical TLFA quantitative analysis method for utilising it needs to be established. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop an effective quantitative analysis method for assessing the TLFA quality. METHODS A total of 11 marker components were confirmed by analysing the high-performance liquid chromatography fingerprints of 24 batches of TLFA samples. The samples were prepared from TLFA and structurally identified as lappaol H, lappaol C, arctiin, arctignan D, arctignan E, matairesinol, arctignan G, isolappaol A, lappaol A, arctigenin, and lappaol F. In the quantitative analysis of multi-components by the single-marker (QAMS) method and with arctiin as an internal reference substance, the content of these lignans in TLFA was simultaneously determined according to their relative correction factors with arctiin. RESULTS There was no significant difference between results measured by the QAMS and traditional external standard methods. Hierarchical cluster and principal component analyses were performed to evaluate 24 TLFA batches based on the contents of 10 marker components. The results revealed that QAMS method combined with chemometric analyses could accurately measure and clearly distinguish the different quality samples of TLFA. CONCLUSION The QAMS method is a reliable and promising quality control method for TLFA. It can provide a reference for promoting quality control of complex multi-component systems, especially for traditional Chinese medicine.
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- Jing-Yun Zhang
- Innovative Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Engineering Research Centre of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Innovative Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Engineering Research Centre of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Innovative Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Engineering Research Centre of Modern Preparation Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Li G, Park JN, Park HJ, Suh JH, Choi HS. High Cholesterol-Induced Bone Loss Is Attenuated by Arctiin via an Action in Osteoclasts. Nutrients 2022; 14:4483. [PMID: 36364745 PMCID: PMC9657919 DOI: 10.3390/nu14214483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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High cholesterol-induced bone loss is highly associated with oxidative stress, which leads to the generation of oxysterols, such as 7-ketocholesterol (7-KC). Here, we conducted in vivo and in vitro experiments to determine whether arctiin prevents high cholesterol diet-induced bone loss by decreasing oxidative stress. First, arctiin was orally administered to atherogenic diet (AD)-fed C57BL/6J male mice at a dose of 10 mg/kg for 6 weeks. Micro-computerized tomography (μCT) analysis showed that arctiin attenuated AD-induced boss loss. For our in vitro experiments, the anti-oxidant effects of arctiin were evaluated in 7-KC-stimulated osteoclasts (OCs). Arctiin decreased the number and activity of OCs and inhibited autophagy by disrupting the nuclear localization of transcription factor EB (TFEB) and downregulating the oxidized TFEB signaling pathway in OCs upon 7-KC stimulation. Furthermore, arctiin decreased the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by enhancing the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), catalase, and heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), all of which affected OC differentiation. Conversely, silencing of Nrf2 or HO-1/catalase attenuated the effects of arctiin on OCs. Collectively, our findings suggested that arctiin attenuates 7-KC-induced osteoclastogenesis by increasing the expression of ROS scavenging genes in the Nrf2/HO-1/catalase signaling pathway, thereby decreasing OC autophagy. Moreover, arctiin inhibits the oxidation and nuclear localization of TFEB, thus protecting mice from AD-induced bone loss. Our findings thus demonstrate the therapeutic potential of arctiin for the prevention of cholesterol-induced bone loss.
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- Guoen Li
- Department of Biological Sciences (BK21 Program), University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences (BK21 Program), University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences (BK21 Program), University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan 44030, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences (BK21 Program), University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44610, Korea
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Peng F, Yi J, Xiao J, Chen J, Zhang H, He X, Song Z. Protective effect and possible mechanism of arctiin on broilers challenged by Salmonella pullorum. J Anim Sci 2022; 100:skac126. [PMID: 35417554 PMCID: PMC9115908 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac126] [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: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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This study was aimed to investigate the effects of dietary arctiin (ARC) supplementation (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) on the growth performance and immune response of broilers after a Salmonella pullorum (S. pullorum) challenge, and we conducted in vitro antibacterial test to explore the bacteriostatic mechanism of ARC. The in vivo trial was randomly assigned to six groups: noninfected control (NC) group and positive control (PC) group received a basal diet; TET group, received a basal diet supplemented with 100 mg/kg chlortetracycline; ARC100, ARC200, and ARC400 groups received a basal diet containing 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg ARC, respectively. From days 14 to 16, all birds (except the NC group) were infected with 1 mL (1 × 108 CFU per mL) fresh S. pullorum culture by oral gavage per day. In vivo results showed that dietary supplementation of 200 mg/kg ARC significantly increased average daily gain (P < 0.05) and decreased feed-to-gain ratio of broilers vs. the PC group during days 15 to 28 after being challenged with S. pullorum (P < 0.05). The jejunal crypt depth (CD) was decreased by supplementing 100 or 200 mg/kg ARC in diets compared with PC birds at day 19 (P < 0.05). The jejunal villi height (VH) was increased by supplementing 100, 200, or 400 mg/kg ARC in diets compared with PC birds at day 28 (P < 0.05). Besides, dietary supplementation of 200 mg/kg ARC increased the jejunal VH to CD ratio than the PC group both at days 19 and 28 (P < 0.05). Notably, the broilers had lower serum lipopolysaccharide and diamine oxidase levels in the ARC100 and ARC200 groups at day 28 than those in the PC group (P < 0.05). Furthermore, in comparison to PC birds, the birds in ARC groups (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) had higher serum contents of IgM and IL-10, and the birds in the ARC200 group had higher serum contents of IgA at day 19 (P < 0.05). At day 28, the birds in ARC groups (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) had lower serum contents of IL-8, and the birds in the ARC200 group had lower serum contents of IFN-γ compared with PC birds (P < 0.05). The in vitro experiment showed that ARC significantly inhibited the biofilm formation and adhesion of S. pullorum (P < 0.05). Metabonomics analysis revealed that ARC can restrain the formation of the biofilm by affecting a variety of metabolic pathways of S. pullorum. Therefore, dietary supplementation of 200 mg/kg ARC might be a potential way to substitute antibiotics to control S. pullorum infection in broilers.
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- Fang Peng
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Feed Safety and Efficient Use, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Feed Safety and Efficient Use, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Xiang Jia Husbandry Limited by Share Ltd, Changde 41500, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Xiang Jia Husbandry Limited by Share Ltd, Changde 41500, Hunan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Feed Safety and Efficient Use, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Feed Safety and Efficient Use, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Poultry Production Safety, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
- Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Feed Safety and Efficient Use, Changsha 410128, Hunan, China
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Zhou B, Wang L, Liang Y, Li J, Pan X. Arctiin suppresses H9N2 avian influenza virus-mediated inflammation via activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:289. [PMID: 34836523 PMCID: PMC8620712 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03462-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND H9N2 avian influenza viruses (AIVs) infect avian and mammalian hosts and provide internal genes for new emerging highly pathogenic avian viruses that cause severe pneumonia with high mortality, for which few medications are available. Arctiin, a bioactive lignan glycoside, has been reported to possess multiple pharmacological properties. However, the effect of arctiin on H9N2 virus infection is unclear. In the current study, we analyzed the effect of arctiin on H9N2 virus infection and the underlying molecular mechanism in vitro. METHODS The antiviral effect against H9N2 virus was determined by plaque reduction assay (PRA) and progeny virus reduction assay. We employed MTT assay, qRT-PCR, ELISA, immunofluorescence and Western blotting to better understand the anti-inflammatory effect and corresponding mechanism of arctiin on H9N2 virus-infected cells. RESULTS The results showed that arctiin had antiviral activity against H9N2 virus. Arctiin treatment reduced H9N2 virus-triggered proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, and TNF-α. Moreover, arctiin significantly suppressed H9N2 virus-mediated expression of COX-2 and PGE2. Furthermore, we found that arctiin inhibited H9N2 virus-mediated activation of RIG-I/JNK MAPK signaling. Interestingly, arctiin treatment obviously reversed H9N2 virus-induced reduction of Nrf2, increased the nuclear translocation of Nrf2, and upregulated Nrf2 signaling target genes (HO-1 and SOD2). Zinc protoporphyrin (Znpp)-an HO-1 inhibitor-weakened the inhibitory effect of arctiin on H9N2 virus-induced RIG-I/JNK MAPK and proinflammatory mediators. CONCLUSION Taken together, these results suggested that the anti-inflammatory effects of arctiin on H9N2 virus infection may be due to the activation of Nrf2/HO-1 and blocked RIG-I/JNK MAPK signaling; thus, arctiin may be a promising agent for prevention and treatment of H9N2 virus infections.
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- Beixian Zhou
- Center of stem cell and Regenerative Medicine, The People's Hospital of Gaozhou, Gaozhou, China
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- Guangzhou Laboratory, No. 9, XingDaoHuanBei Road, Guangzhou International Bio Island, Guangzhou, 510005, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The People's Hospital of Gaozhou, Gaozhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, NO. 195, Dongfengxi Road, Guangzhou, 510120, China. .,Institute of Chinese Integrative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Guangzhou Laboratory, No. 9, XingDaoHuanBei Road, Guangzhou International Bio Island, Guangzhou, 510005, China.
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Yang Y, Li S, Xing Y, Zhang Z, Liu T, Ao W, Bao G, Zhan Z, Zhao R, Zhang T, Zhang D, Song Y, Bian C, Xu L, Kang T. The first high-quality chromosomal genome assembly of a medicinal and edible plant Arctium lappa. Mol Ecol Resour 2021; 22:1493-1507. [PMID: 34758188 DOI: 10.1111/1755-0998.13547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Arctium lappa has a long medicinal and edible history with great economic importance. Here, the first high-quality chromosome-level draft genome of A. lappa was presented by the Illumina and PacBio sequencing data. The assembled genome was approximately 1.79 Gb with a N50 contig size of 6.88 Mb. Approximately 1.70 Gb (95.4%) of the contig sequences were anchored onto 18 chromosomes using Hi-C data; the scaffold N50 was improved to be 91.64 Mb. Furthermore, we obtained 1.12 Gb (68.46%) of repetitive sequences and 32,771 protein-coding genes; 616 positively selected candidate genes were identified. Among candidate genes related to lignan biosynthesis, the following were found to be highly correlated with the accumulation of arctiin: 4-coumarate-CoA ligase (4CL), dirigent protein (DIR), and hydroxycinnamoyl transferase (HCT). Additionally, we compared the transcriptomes of A. lappa roots at three different developmental stages and identified 8,943 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in these tissues. These data can be utilized to identify genes related to A. lappa quality or provide a basis for molecular identification and comparative genomics among related species.
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- Yanyun Yang
- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Mongol Medicine, Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities, Tongliao, China
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- School of Mongol Medicine, Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities, Tongliao, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Resource Center, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian, China
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Lu Z, He B, Chen J, Wu LJ, Chen XB, Ye SQ, Yang WH, Shao ZY, Jin EG, Wang SJ, Zhou HB, Cao JY. Optimisation of the Conversion and Extraction of Arctigenin From Fructus arctii Into Arctiin Using Fungi. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:663116. [PMID: 34135874 PMCID: PMC8200475 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.663116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Fructus arctii is commonly used in Chinese medicine, and arctiin and arctigenin are its main active ingredients. Arctiin has low bioavailability in the human body and needs to be converted into arctigenin by intestinal microbes before it can be absorbed into the blood. Arctigenin has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumour effects and its development has important value. In this study, we used external microbial fermentation with Aspergillus awamori and Trichoderma reesei to process and convert arctiin from F. arctii powder into arctigenin, hence increasing its bioavailability. We developed a fermentation process by optimising the carbon and nitrogen source/ratio, fermentation time, pH, liquid volume, inoculation volume, and substrate solid-liquid ratio. This allowed for an arctiin conversion rate of 99.84%, and the dissolution rate of the final product was 95.74%, with a loss rate as low as 4.26%. After the fermentation of F. arctii powder, the average yield of arctigenin is 19.51 mg/g. Crude fermented F. arctii extract was purified by silica gel column chromatography, and we observed an arctigenin purity of 99.33%. Our technique effectively converts arctiin and extracts arctigenin from F. arctii and provides a solid basis for further development and industrialisation.
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- Zheng Lu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, Yangling, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.,Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Zhou Y, Lu X, Xia L, Yao W, Qin G, Wang G. [ Arctiin antagonizes triptolide-induced renal toxicity in rats via anti-inflammatory pathway]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2020; 40:1399-1405. [PMID: 33118522 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2020.10.04] [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: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the protective effect of arctiin with anti-inflammatory bioactivity against triptolide-induced nephrotoxicity in rats and explore the underlying mechanism. METHODS Forty SD rats were divided into 4 groups for gastric lavage of normal saline, arctiin (500 mg/kg), triptolide (500 μg/kg), or both arctiin (500 mg/kg) and triptolide (500 μg/kg). Blood samples were collected for analysis of biochemical renal parameters, and the renal tissues were harvested for determining the kidney index and for pathological evaluation with HE staining. In the in vitro experiment, HK-2 cells were treated with arctiin and triptolide either alone or in combination, and the cell viability was determined with MTT assay; the cell morphological changes was observed using laser confocal microscopy, cell apoptosis was detected using flow cytometry, and the expressions of inflammation-related protein expression were detected by Western blotting. RESULTS In SD rats, arctiin significantly antagonized triptolide-induced elevation of BUN, Scr and kidney index (P < 0.05) and obviously improved renal tissue damages induced by triptolide including cell swelling, vacuolization and spotty necrosis. Arctiin significantly inhibited triptolide-induced cytotoxicity in HK-2 cells and increased the cell viability at 24 h (P < 0.05). Arctiin also attenuated triptolide-induced cell morphological changes, decreased cell apoptosis rate (P < 0.05) and reversed the expressions of IκBα and nuclear p65 (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Arctiin can protect the kidney from triptolide-induced damages in rats possibly through the anti-inflammatory pathway.
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- Yuyan Zhou
- Drug Research and Development Center//School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China.,Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Polysaccharide Drugs//Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macro-molecules, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Drug Research and Development Center//School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Drug Research and Development Center//School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Drug Research and Development Center//School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Drug Research and Development Center//School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China.,Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Polysaccharide Drugs//Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macro-molecules, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Drug Research and Development Center//School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China.,Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Polysaccharide Drugs//Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macro-molecules, Wuhu 241002, China
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Zhou M, Li G, Zhu L, Zhou H, Lu L. Arctiin attenuates high glucose-induced human retinal capillary endothelial cell proliferation by regulating ROCK1/PTEN/PI3K/Akt/VEGF pathway in vitro. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 24:5695-5706. [PMID: 32297701 PMCID: PMC7214144 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.15232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most prominent microvascular complications of diabetes, which remains the leading cause of legal blindness in the world. Arctiin, a bioactive compound from Arctium lappa L., has been reported to have antidiabetic activity. In this study, we investigated the effect of arctiin on a human retinal capillary endothelial cell (HRCEC) line and how arctiin inhibits cell proliferation in high glucose (HG)-induced HRCECs. Results showed that arctiin decreased HG-induced HRCECs proliferation in a dose-dependent manner by inducing cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase. Tube formation assay and immunofluorescence staining indicated that arctiin abrogated tube formation induced by HG-induced HRCECs in a dose-dependent manner via down-regulation of VEGF expression. Mechanistic study indicated that perturbation of the ROCK1/PTEN/PI3K/Akt signalling pathway plays a vital role in the arctiin-mediated anti-proliferative effect. Furthermore, pre-incubation of HRCECs with Y-27632 attenuated arctiin-induced cell cycle arrest, cell proliferation and tube formation inhibition. Y-27632 also reversed the activation of PTEN, the inactivation/dephosphorylation of PI3K/Akt and down-regulation of VEGF. Taken together, the results demonstrated that arctiin inhibits the proliferation of HG-induced HRCECs through the activation of ROCK1 and PTEN and inactivation of PI3K and Akt, resulting in down-regulation of VEGF, which inhibits endothelial cell proliferation.
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- Min Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and TechnologyMinistry of EducationCollege of BioengineeringChongqing UniversityChongqingChina
- Department of PharmacyXinqiao HospitalArmy Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of PharmacyXinqiao HospitalArmy Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and TechnologyMinistry of EducationCollege of BioengineeringChongqing UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of PharmacyXinqiao HospitalArmy Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and TechnologyMinistry of EducationCollege of BioengineeringChongqing UniversityChongqingChina
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