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Zhang K, Chen X. Exploring the Mechanism of Zilongjin in Treating Lung Adenocarcinoma Based on Network Pharmacology Combined with Experimental Verification. Crit Rev Immunol 2024; 44:27-40. [PMID: 38618726 DOI: 10.1615/critrevimmunol.2024051316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Zilongjin (ZLJ) is a common traditional Chinese medicine for lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) treatment. However, its mechanisms of action remain to be elucidated. Network pharmacology was used to explore the underlying mechanisms of ZLJ on LUAD treatment. The disease-related targets were determined from the Gene-Cards and DisGeNET databases. Active compounds and targets of ZLJ were obtained from the HIT, TCMSP, and TCMID databases. Then the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was built by the STRING database to identify core-hub targets of ZLJ in LUAD. Next, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis were employed to analyze the enriched regulatory pathways of targets. Molecular docking analysis was used to evaluate interactions between potential targets and active compounds. Finally, qRT-PCR was used to further verify the results of network pharmacology. A total of 124 LUAD-related targets of ZLJ and 5 active compounds of ZLJ from the relevant databases were screened out. Among these target proteins, JUN, CDH1, PPARG, and FOS were core hub-genes in the PPI network. GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis indicated that these targets might regulate the PPAR signaling pathway in LUAD. JUN, PPARG, and FOS levels were upregulated, while CDH1 level was downregulated in LUAD cells. This study discerned that ZLJ may target genes such as JUN, FOS, PPARG, and CDH1 via the PPAR signaling pathway in LUAD, offering foundational insights for further exploration of ZLJ in clinical applications.
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- Kang Zhang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University (Shaoxing Municipal Hospital), Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University (The Shaoxing Municipal Hospital)
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Yao L, Liu Y, Cui Y, Sun J, Xia X, Wang J, Wei Y, Chen W. Characterization and quality evaluation of QiXueShuFu Decoction based on fingerprint and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-orbitrap mass spectrometry. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300606. [PMID: 38095460 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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QiXueShuFu Decoction (QXSFD) modified from the Bazhen Decoction which was originally from the classic Ming Dynasty is a traditional folk formula that boosts the body's immune system. However, its ambiguous chemical components limited its quality control evaluation. In this study, ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) fingerprint combined with multivariate analysis was used to evaluate the quality of 15 batches of QXSFD, and UPLC quadrupole-orbitrap mass spectrometry was used to further examine the chemical components in QXSFD, after which representative compounds from each disassembled prescription were selected for comparison. Fifteen batches of samples had 33 common peaks in which 11 differential components could be used as a reference for subsequent quality control. One hundred forty-three components were identified from QXSFD. Saponins were mainly derived from the monarch, terpenes from the minister, and polysaccharides and glycosides from the assistant. In addition, quantitative assay revealed that the content of ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid, 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside and 3,6'-disinapoyl sucrose in the whole prescription were higher than the contents of each disassembled prescription. This is the first comprehensive quality report on the chemical components of QXSFD, which is important for pharmacodynamic material basis and quality control.
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- Liang Yao
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Maanshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ma'anshan, China
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- Anhui Province Maanshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ma'anshan, China
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- Center of Pharmacy, Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Maanshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ma'anshan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials, Hefei, China
- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei, China
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Wang R, Tang S, Huang L, Chen Z, Li Y, Liu S, Song F, Men L, Liu Z. Integrated ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap mass spectrometry-based components analysis and network pharmacology strategy of Gancao Xiexin Decoction in treating gastric ulcer. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300751. [PMID: 38234032 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Gancao Xiexin Decoction (GCXXD) is a traditional Chinese decoction that is often used in treating gastric ulcers. However, the substance basis and mechanism of action remain unclear. In this study, in vivo and in vitro components of GCXXD were analyzed by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap mass spectrometry. The compound Discover platform was used to ultimately enable rapid identification of compounds. Acquire X intelligent data acquisition technology software was innovatively adopted. In the process of collecting drug-containing plasma, all components detected in blank plasma samples were excluded to eliminate the interference and influence of endogenous components in plasma, making the analysis results more accurate and reliable. At the same time, the possibility of selecting precursor parent ions with low concentration levels within the chromatographic peak can be increased, improving the coverage and integrality of the detection of components in vivo. Also, the targeted network pharmacology strategy combined with molecular docking was established to explore the mechanism of GCXXD in treating gastric ulcers. As a result, 113 components were identified, 41 of which could enter the bloodstream and exert therapeutic effects in vivo. The main effective components are glycyrrhizic acid, 6-gingerol, jatrorrhizine, wogonin, palmatine, and liquiritigenin, main targets in vivo were related to ALB, IL6, and VEGF, which play an important role in anti-inflammatory and promoting angiogenesis. In summary, this study adopted a comprehensive analysis strategy to reveal the pharmacodynamic material basis and mechanism of GCXXD against gastric ulcers, providing a scientific basis for its clinical application.
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- Rongjin Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun and Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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- National Center of Mass Spectrometry in Changchun and Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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He D, Liao F, Wang P, Gan B, Yu L. Rapid separation and identification of 96 main constituents in Huanglian Jiedu decoction via ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-Orbitrap Fusion Tribrid mass spectrometer. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2022; 57:e4888. [PMID: 36241360 DOI: 10.1002/jms.4888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Huanglian Jiedu decoction is a widely used traditional Chinese medicine with a broad spectrum of therapeutic effects, including heat clearing, detoxification, and attenuation of inflammation. However, the composition of Huanglian Jiedu decoction is still unclear due to its complexity and limitations of analytical methods. In this study, we established a fast and reliable analytical method based on ultra-performance LC-Orbitrap Fusion Tribrid mass spectrometer for high-speed separation and structural identification of multiple compounds in Huanglian Jiedu decoction. The analysis was carried out using a Hypersil GOLD C18 column (2.1 × 100 mm, 1.9 μm) with gradient elution coupled to a high-definition mass spectrometer system operating in both positive and negative ESI modes. According to the chromatographic retention time, precise molecular weight, fragment ion peaks, and published data, the main chromatographic peaks were attributed to specific molecules whose chemical structures were determined. In total, 96 components were identified, including 34 flavonoids and their glycosides, 23 alkaloids, 18 organic acids, 13 terpenoids, and 8 miscellaneous compounds. This study revealed the detailed chemical composition of Huanglian Jiedu decoction, which is of great importance for quality control and further pharmacological and mechanistic studies.
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- Dongmei He
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Yan Y, Abdulla R, Liu X, Li S, Aisa HA. Comprehensive chemical profile and quantitative analysis of the Shabyar tablet, a traditional ethnic medicine prescription, by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography hyphenated with quadrupole‐orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry. J Sep Sci 2022; 45:2148-2160. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202100693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Yahui Yan
- The State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Urumqi 830011 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- The State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Urumqi 830011 China
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- The State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Urumqi 830011 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- The State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Urumqi 830011 China
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- The State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Urumqi 830011 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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