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Huang S, Yao D, Shan C, Du X, Pan L, Wang N, Wang Y, Duan X, Peng D. The protective mechanism of Tao Hong Si Wu decoction against breast cancer through regulation of EGFR/ERK1/2 signaling. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 332:118339. [PMID: 38777083 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Tao Hong Si Wu Decoction (THSWD), a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, is widely utilized in clinical settings, either alone or in combination with other medications, for the treatment of breast cancer. AIM OF THE STUDY The specific targeting molecule(s) of THSWD and its associated molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This research aims to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms of THSWD in the treatment of breast cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS The pharmacological properties of THSWD were investigated in breast cancer cells and tumor tissues using a range of methods including Acridine Orange/Ethidium Bromide (AO/EB) staining, Transwell assay, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence assay, and breast cancer mice models. RESULTS Our findings demonstrate that THSWD induces necrosis and/or apoptosis in breast cancer cells, while significantly inhibiting cell migration. Target proteins of THSWD in anticancer activity include EGFR, RAS, and others. THSWD treatment for breast cancer is associated with the EGFR/ERK1/2 signaling pathway. CONCLUSION Our findings offer initial insights into the primary mechanism of action of THSWD in breast cancer treatment, indicating its potential as a complementary therapy deserving further investigation.
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- Shi Huang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, PR China; College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, PR China; College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, PR China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, PR China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, PR China.
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Peng M, Yao Z, Zhang J, Lin Y, Xu L, Zhang Q, Liao J, Cai X. Discovery and validation of anti-arthritic ingredients and mechanisms of Qingfu Juanbi Tang, a Chinese herbal formulation, on rheumatoid arthritis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 329:118140. [PMID: 38565409 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Qingfu Juanbi Tang (QFJBT), a novel and improved Chinese herbal formulation, has surged in recent years for its potential in the therapy of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Anti-arthritic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of QFJBT have increasingly become a focal point in research. AIM OF THE STUDY This study utilized network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation to elucidate effective ingredients and anti-arthritic mechanisms of QFJBT. MATERIALS AND METHODS Targets associated with QFJBT and RA were identified from relevant databases and standardized using the Uniprot for gene nomenclature. A "QFJBT-ingredient-target network" and a "Venn diagram of QFJBT and RA targets" were created from the data. The overlap in the Venn diagram highlighted potential targets of QFJBT in the treatment of RA. These targets were subjected to PPI network, GO, and KEGG pathway analysis. The findings were subsequently confirmed through molecular docking and pharmacological experiments to propose the mechanism of action of QFJBT. RESULTS The study identified 236 active ingredients in QFJBT, with 120 predicted to be effective against RA. Molecular docking showed high binding affinity of key targets (JUN, PTGS2, and TNF-α) with bioactive compounds (rhein, sinomenine, calycosin, and paeoniflorin) of QFJBT. Pharmacodynamic evaluation demonstrated the effects of QFJBT at the dose of 4.56 g/kg in ameliorating symptoms of AIA rats and in reducing levels of JUN, PTGS2, and TNF-α in synovial tissues. In vitro studies further exhibited that rhein, paeoniflorin, sinomenine, calycosin, and QFJBT-containing serum significantly inhibited abnormal proliferation of RA fibroblast-like synoviocytes. Interestingly, rhein and paeoniflorin specifically decreased p-JUN/JUN expression and TNF-α release, respectively, while sinomenine and calycosin selectively increased PTGS2 expression. Consistently, QFJBT-containing serum demonstrated similar effects as those active ingredients identified in QFJBT did. CONCLUSIONS QFJBT, QFJBT-containing serum, and its active ingredients (rhein, paeoniflorin, sinomenine, and calycosin) suppress inflammatory responses in RA. Anti-arthritic effects of QFJBT and its active ingredients are likely linked to their modulatory impact on identified hub targets.
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- Muzi Peng
- Department of Rheumatology of First Hospital, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, China; Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China
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- Department of Rheumatology of First Hospital, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China
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- Department of Rheumatology of First Hospital, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, China.
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- Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology of First Hospital, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, China; Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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Li Z, Xu Y, Wang Q, Yao M, Zhang H, He M, Li Z, Li H, Feng Y. Identification of bioactive ingredients and potential mechanisms of flowers of Hosta Plantaginea in treating pneumonia based on network pharmacology and experimental validation. Fitoterapia 2024; 176:106010. [PMID: 38740341 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Flowers of Hosta plantaginea (H. plantaginea), a widely utilized medicinal herb in Mongolian medicine, holds a significant historical background in terms of its medicinal applications. This herb is renowned for its ability to clear heat and detoxify the body, alleviate cough, and provide relief to the throat. However, the active ingredients and the potential mechanism of action remain ambiguity. The objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the efficacy of H. plantaginea in treating pneumonia, identify its active ingredients and unveil the pharmacological mechanism in the treatment of pneumonia. In vivo experiments demonstrate the plant's anti-pneumonia properties, while mass spectrometry analysis identifies 62 chemicals, with 14 absorbed into the bloodstream. Network pharmacology and Venn analysis reveal 195 targets of 52 active ingredients, with 49 gene targets common to H. plantaginea and pneumonia. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction and enrichment analysis highlight the key targets and pathways such as AKT, EGFR, IL-17. Western blotting confirms downregulation of these pathways, indicating the anti-inflammatory effects of H. plantaginea in treating acute lung injury. Our findings showed that the treatment of ALI with the H. plantaginea exerts its anti-inflammatory effects through multiple components, targets, and pathways. This study established a solid experimental foundation for investigating the various components, targets, and pathways involved in the treatment of pneumonia using H. plantaginea. It offers valuable insights from multiple perspectives and can serve as a reference for the clinical application of this plant in pneumonia treatment.
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- Zhiqiang Li
- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, No. 818 Yunwan Road, Nanchang 330002, PR China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia University for Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia 028000, PR China
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- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, No. 818 Yunwan Road, Nanchang 330002, PR China
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- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, No. 818 Yunwan Road, Nanchang 330002, PR China
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- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, No. 818 Yunwan Road, Nanchang 330002, PR China
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- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, No. 818 Yunwan Road, Nanchang 330002, PR China
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- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, No. 818 Yunwan Road, Nanchang 330002, PR China.
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- Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia 028000, PR China.
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- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, No. 818 Yunwan Road, Nanchang 330002, PR China.
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Du L, Long H, Wei J, Lu H, Xiao Y, Li Y, Guo Z. Xintongtai Granule: Investigating the serum pharmacology and mechanisms of action against atherosclerosis. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1241:124165. [PMID: 38821003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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PURPOSE A serum medicinal chemistry analysis was performed to investigate the pharmacological basis of Xintongtai granule and to predict the potential mechanism of anti-atherosclerotic action based on the blood components. METHODS UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS was used to analyze the in vitro chemical composition and in vivo blood components of Xintongtai granule, and to detect the blood drug concentration. The PPI network was constructed by collecting blood components and disease targets through the network pharmacology method, and the key targets were subjected to GO and KEGG functional enrichment analyses, so as to construct the topology network of drug-component-target-disease, and to validate the network by molecular docking. RESULTS The UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis identified 69 chemical components in Xintongtai granule, including 19 prototype circulating components and 9 metabolites in the bloodstream. Network pharmacology analysis revealed 115 intersecting targets for the circulating components, from which 10 core targets were selected. GO and KEGG analyses unveiled associated signaling pathways and biological processes. The construction of a topology network and preliminary molecular docking provided insights into its mechanism of action. CONCLUSION The mechanism underlying the anti- atherosclerosis effect of Xintongtai granule may be associated with the intervention of active components such as Cryptotanshinone, Kaempferitrin, and Puerarin in pathways targeting CXCL8, STAT3, TNF, and other related targets.
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- Lixin Du
- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- First Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China; First Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China.
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Ye J, Yao J, Xu S, Xiao G, Jia Y, Xie N, Yan J, Ying X, Zhang H. Elucidating the substance basis and pharmacological mechanism of Fufang Qiling granules in modulating xanthine oxidase for intervention in hyperuricemia. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 333:118410. [PMID: 38848973 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Fufang Qiling granules (FQG), derived from the traditional Qiling Decoction with a longstanding clinical history, is utilized for the treatment of hyperuricemia (HUA). FQG is formulated with a combination of seven Chinese herbs based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theories. Clinical evidence indicates that FQG exhibits favorable therapeutic effects in reducing uric acid (UA) levels and attenuating renal damage. AIM OF THIS STUDY To elucidate the potential active components and pharmacological mechanism of FQG in the treatment of HUA, and to provide an experimental basis for the development of efficient and low-toxicity TCM for HUA treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A HUA rat model induced by potassium oxonate and adenine was established to initially evaluate the hypouricemic effects of FQG. Chemical analyses were conducted using an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS). Network pharmacology was used to investigate the active components and mechanism of FQG in the treatment of HUA. Potential Xanthine oxidase (XOD) inhibitors were screened from FQG based on ultrafiltration liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (UF-LC-MS). Molecular docking, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy were applied to validate the interactions between the active components and XOD. RESULTS In comparison to the model group, treatment with FQG significantly decreased serum UA, serum creatinine (CREA), serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and liver XOD activity. Additionally, the FQG administration notably ameliorated HUA-induced renal injury in rats. Through the pharmacodynamics of the HUA rat models and network pharmacology, it was found that XOD was a key pathway enzyme in UA metabolism. 18 XOD inhibitors were screened from FQG by UF-LC-MS, and 11 compounds with strong affinity were verified by SPR, molecular docking and CD spectroscopy. CONCLUSION In summary, flavonoids, organic acids and saponins may be the active components in FQG that alleviate HUA. The primary mechanism of FQG involves inhibiting XOD enzyme activity in the plasma to reduce UA production, alleviating renal tubular epithelial cell necrosis, tubulointerstitial injury, fibrosis, and urate deposition, ultimately exerting a therapeutic effect on HUA.
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- Jiamin Ye
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, No. 18, Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, No. 18, Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Research Institute of Chiatai Qingchunbao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, No. 18, Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, No. 18, Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Research Institute of Chiatai Qingchunbao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, No. 18, Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Research Institute of Chiatai Qingchunbao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310030, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, No. 18, Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, China.
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Zhang Q, Liang Z, Wang X, Zhang S, Yang Z. Exploring the potential mechanisms of Danshen against COVID-19 via network pharmacology analysis and molecular docking. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12780. [PMID: 38834599 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62363-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Danshen, a prominent herb in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is known for its potential to enhance physiological functions such as blood circulation, immune response, and resolve blood stasis. Despite the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination efforts, some individuals still face severe complications post-infection, including pulmonary fibrosis, myocarditis arrhythmias and stroke. This study employs a network pharmacology and molecular docking approach to investigate the potential mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of candidate components and targets from Danshen in the treatment of complications in COVID-19. Candidate components and targets from Danshen were extracted from the TCMSP Database, while COVID-19-related targets were obtained from Genecards. Venn diagram analysis identified common targets. A Protein-Protein interaction (PPI) network and gene enrichment analysis elucidated potential therapeutic mechanisms. Molecular docking evaluated interactions between core targets and candidate components, followed by molecular dynamics simulations to assess stability. We identified 59 potential candidate components and 123 targets in Danshen for COVID-19 treatment. PPI analysis revealed 12 core targets, and gene enrichment analysis highlighted modulated pathways. Molecular docking showed favorable interactions, with molecular dynamics simulations indicating high stability of key complexes. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves validated the docking protocol. Our study unveils candidate compounds, core targets, and molecular mechanisms of Danshen in COVID-19 treatment. These findings provide a scientific foundation for further research and potential development of therapeutic drugs.
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- Qiang Zhang
- College of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Art and Design, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Shaoxing Biomedical Research Institute of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Co., Ltd, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for the Development Technology of Medicinal and Edible Homologous Health Food, Shaoxing, 312075, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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Kuang L, You Y, Qi J, Chen J, Zhou X, Ji S, Cheng J, Kwan HY, Jiang P, Sun X, Su M, Wang M, Chen W, Luo R, Zhao X, Zhou L. Qi-dan-dihuang decoction ameliorates renal fibrosis in diabetic rats via p38MAPK/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:3481-3499. [PMID: 38456329 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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CONTEXT Qi-dan-dihuang decoction (QDD) has been used to treat diabetic kidney disease (DKD), but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. OBJECTIVE This study reveals the mechanism by which QDD ameliorates DKD. MATERIALS AND METHODS The compounds in QDD were identified by high-performance liquid chromatography and quadrupole-time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-Q-TOF-MS). Key targets and signaling pathways were screened through bioinformatics. Nondiabetic Lepr db/m mice were used as control group, while Lepr db/db mice were divided into model group, dapagliflozin group, 1% QDD-low (QDD-L), and 2% QDD-high (QDD-H) group. After 12 weeks of administration, 24 h urinary protein, serum creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen levels were detected. Kidney tissues damage and fibrosis were evaluated by pathological staining. In addition, 30 mmol/L glucose-treated HK-2 and NRK-52E cells to induce DKD model. Cell activity and migration capacity as well as protein expression levels were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 46 key target genes were identified. Functional enrichment analyses showed that key target genes were significantly enriched in the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways. In addition, in vivo and in vitro experiments confirmed that QDD ameliorated renal fibrosis in diabetic mice by resolving inflammation and inhibiting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) via the p38MAPK and AKT-mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathways. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION QDD inhibits EMT and the inflammatory response through the p38MAPK and AKT/mTOR signaling pathways, thereby playing a protective role in renal fibrosis in DKD.
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- Liuyan Kuang
- Endocrinology Department, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Endocrinology Department, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Taishan People's Hospital, Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base of Southern Medical University, Taishan, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Taishan People's Hospital, Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base of Southern Medical University, Taishan, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Endocrinology Department, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Liu X, Ren Y, Qin S, Yang Z. Exploring the mechanism of 6-Methoxydihydrosanguinarine in the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma based on network pharmacology, molecular docking and experimental investigation. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:202. [PMID: 38783288 PMCID: PMC11119275 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04497-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND 6-Methoxydihydrosanguinarine (6-MDS) has shown promising potential in fighting against a variety of malignancies. Yet, its anti‑lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) effect and the underlying mechanism remain largely unexplored. This study sought to explore the targets and the probable mechanism of 6-MDS in LUAD through network pharmacology and experimental validation. METHODS The proliferative activity of human LUAD cell line A549 was evaluated by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8) assay. LUAD related targets, potential targets of 6-MDS were obtained from databases. Venn plot analysis were performed on 6-MDS target genes and LUAD related genes to obtain potential target genes for 6-MDS treatment of LUAD. The Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes/Proteins (STRING) database was utilized to perform a protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis, which was then visualized by Cytoscape. The hub genes in the network were singled out by CytoHubba. Metascape was employed for GO and KEGG enrichment analyses. molecular docking was carried out using AutoDock Vina 4.2 software. Gene expression levels, overall survival of hub genes were validated by the GEPIA database. Protein expression levels, promotor methylation levels of hub genes were confirmed by the UALCAN database. Timer database was used for evaluating the association between the expression of hub genes and the abundance of infiltrating immune cells. Furthermore, correlation analysis of hub genes expression with immune subtypes of LUAD were performed by using the TISIDB database. Finally, the results of network pharmacology analysis were validated by qPCR. RESULTS Experiments in vitro revealed that 6-MDS significantly reduced tumor growth. A total of 33 potential targets of 6-MDS in LUAD were obtained by crossing the LUAD related targets with 6-MDS targets. Utilizing CytoHubba, a network analysis tool, the top 10 genes with the highest centrality measures were pinpointed, including MMP9, CDK1, TYMS, CCNA2, ERBB2, CHEK1, KIF11, AURKB, PLK1 and TTK. Analysis of KEGG enrichment hinted that these 10 hub genes were located in the cell cycle signaling pathway, suggesting that 6-MDS may mainly inhibit the occurrence of LUAD by affecting the cell cycle. Molecular docking analysis revealed that the binding energies between 6-MDS and the hub proteins were all higher than - 6 kcal/Mol with the exception of AURKB, indicating that the 9 targets had strong binding ability with 6-MDS.These results were corroborated through assessments of mRNA expression levels, protein expression levels, overall survival analysis, promotor methylation level, immune subtypes andimmune infiltration. Furthermore, qPCR results indicated that 6-MDS can significantly decreased the mRNA levels of CDK1, CHEK1, KIF11, PLK1 and TTK. CONCLUSIONS According to our findings, it appears that 6-MDS could possibly serve as a promising option for the treatment of LUAD. Further investigations in live animal models are necessary to confirm its potential in fighting cancer and to delve into the mechanisms at play.
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- Xingyun Liu
- The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421000, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Pharmacovigilance, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510086, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning, 437000, China.
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510000, China.
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Pharmacovigilance, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510086, China.
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Sheng MY, Peng DW, Peng HM, Zhang YL, Xiao L, Zhang MR, Wang SY, Zhao CP, Zhu SY, Lu JK, Lin L, Huang R, Nie J, Fang JB. Effective substances and molecular mechanisms guided by network pharmacology: An example study of Scrophulariae Radix treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyroid hormone-induced liver and kidney injuries. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 326:117965. [PMID: 38423410 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Scrophulariae Radix (Xuanshen [XS]) has been used for several years to treat hyperthyroidism. However, its effective substances and pharmacological mechanisms in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyroid hormone-induced liver and kidney injuries have not yet been elucidated. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to explore the pharmacological material basis and potential mechanism of XS therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid hormone-induced liver and kidney injuries based on network pharmacology prediction and experimental validation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Based on 31 in vivo XS compounds identified using ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem quadruple exactive orbitrap high-resolution accurate-mass spectrometry (UPLC-QE-HRMS), a network pharmacology approach was used for mechanism prediction. Systematic networks were constructed to identify the potential molecular targets, biological processes (BP), and signaling pathways. A component-target-pathway network was established. Mice were administered levothyroxine sodium through gavage for 30 d and then treated with different doses of XS extract with or without propylthiouracil (PTU) for 30 d. Blood, liver, and kidney samples were analyzed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and western blotting. RESULTS A total of 31 prototypes, 60 Phase I metabolites, and 23 Phase II metabolites were tentatively identified in the plasma of rats following the oral administration of XS extract. Ninety-six potential common targets between the 31 in vivo compounds and the diseases were identified. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis revealed that Bcl-2, BAD, JNK, p38, and ERK1/2 were the top targets. XS extract with or without PTU had the following effects: inhibition of T3/T4/fT3/fT4 caused by levothyroxine; increase of TSH levels in serum; restoration of thyroid structure; improvement of liver and kidney structure and function by elevating the activities of anti-oxidant enzymes catalase (CAT),superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px); activation anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2; inhibition the apoptotic protein p-BAD; downregulation inflammation-related proteins p-ERK1/2, p-JNK, and p-p38; and inhibition of the aggregation of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6, as well as immune cells in the liver. CONCLUSION XS can be used to treat hyperthyroidism and liver and kidney injuries caused by thyroid hormones through its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties. In addition, serum pharmacochemical analysis revealed that five active compounds, namely 4-methylcatechol, sugiol, eugenol, acetovanillone, and oleic acid, have diverse metabolic pathways in vivo and exhibit potential as effective therapeutic agents.
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- Meng-Yuan Sheng
- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Hubei Institute for Drug Control, Wuhan, 430064, China; Department of Anatomy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Department of Anatomy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China.
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- Hubei Institute for Drug Control, Wuhan, 430064, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430061, Hubei, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Theory and Application Research of Liver and Kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China; Hubei Institute for Drug Control, Wuhan, 430064, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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Yang Z, Wang Y, Huang S, Geng Y, Yang Z, Yang Z. Identification of potential anti-tumor targets and mechanisms of HuaChanSu injection using network pharmacology and cytological experiments in Breast cancer. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303650. [PMID: 38753638 PMCID: PMC11098324 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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HuaChanSu (HCS) or Cinobufacini injection is an aqueous extract of the dried skin of Bufo bufo gargarigans, and has anti-tumor effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible therapeutic effect of HCS against breast cancer (BRCA) using cytology, network pharmacology, and molecular biology approaches. The half-inhibitory concentration (IC50) of HCS in the BRCA cells was determined by cytotoxicity assay, and were accordingly treated with high and low doses HCS in the TUNEL and scratch assays. The potential targets of HCS in the BRCA cells were identified through functional enrichment analysis and protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks, and verified by molecular docking. The expression levels of key signaling pathways-related proteins in HCS-treated BRCA cells by western blotting. HCS inhibited the proliferation and migration of MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells, and induced apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, we screened 289 core HCS targets against BRCA, which were primarily enriched in the PI3K-AKT, MAPK chemokines, and other. signaling pathways. In addition, PIK3CA, PIK3CD, and MTOR were confirmed as HCS targets by molecular docking. Consistent with this, we observed a reduction in the expression levels of phosphorylated PI3K, AKT, and MTOR in the HCS-treated BRCA cells. Taken together, our findings suggest that HCS inhibits the growth of BRCA cells by targeting the PI3K-AKT pathway, and warrants further investigation as a therapeutic agent for treating patients with BRCA.
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- Zetian Yang
- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510130, China
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- The First School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510130, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510130, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510130, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510130, China
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Lu H, Guo J, Li Y, Zhang X, Liu W. Network analysis to explore the anti-senescence mechanism of Jinchan Yishen Tongluo Formula (JCYSTLF) in diabetic kidneys. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29364. [PMID: 38720731 PMCID: PMC11076649 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background The Jinchan Yishen Tongluo Formula (JCYSTLF) has the effect of delaying senescence in diabetic kidneys. However, the mechanism is not clear. Purpose Combination methods to investigate the anti-senescence mechanism of JCYSTLF in diabetic kidneys. Methods The main compounds of JCYSTLF were characterized by LC-MS/MS, and the anti-senescence targets of JCYSTLF were screened via network analysis. Then, we performed in vivo and in vitro experiments to validate the results. Results The target profiles of compounds were obtained by LC-MS/MS to characterize the primary function of JCYSTLF. Senescence was identified as a key biological functional module of JCYSTLF in the treatment of DN via constructing compounds-target-biological network analysis. Further analysis of senescence-related targets recognized the HIF-1α/autophagy pathway as the core anti-senescence mechanism of JCYSTLF in diabetic kidneys. Animal experiments showed, in comparison with valsartan, JCYSTLF showed an improvement in urinary albumin and renal pathological damage. JCYSTLF enhanced the ability of diabetic kidneys to clear senescence-related proteins via regulating autophagy confirmed by autophagy inhibitor CQ. However, HIF-1α inhibitor 2-ME weakened the role of JCYSLTF in regulating autophagy in diabetic kidneys. Meanwhile, over-expressed HIF-1α in HK-2 cells decreased the levels of SA-β-gal, p21 and p53 induced by AGEs. Upregulated HIF-1α could reverse the blocking of autophagy induced by AGEs in HK-2 cells evaluated by ptfLC3. Conclusion We provided in vitro and in vivo evidence for the anti-senescence role of JCYSTLF in regulating the HIF-1α/autophagy pathway.
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- Hongmei Lu
- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Beijing, 100700, China
- Clinical Basic Research Institute of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Beijing, 100700, China
- Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050091, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Beijing, 100700, China
- Zhanjiang Key Laboratory of Prevention and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524001, China
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Liu Q, Luo Z, Sun M, Li W, Liu S. Mechanistic exploration and experimental validation of the Xiaochaihu decoction for the treatment of breast cancer by network pharmacology. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:7979-7999. [PMID: 38742934 PMCID: PMC11132012 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Xiaochaihu (XCH) decoction is a traditional Chinese prescription that has been recorded in the pharmacopeia of the People's Republic of China. In China, the XCH decoction is used clinically to treat a variety of tumors, including breast cancer. However, its potential mechanism of action is still undefined. METHODS The chemical compounds in the XCH decoction were identified via Q Exactive Orbitrap LC-MS/MS. Then, we screened the active ingredients and targets in the XCH decoction from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP). Next, Cytoscape and Metascape were used to construct an active ingredient-target-disease network, which included a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, GO enrichment analysis, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis. Finally, we used molecular docking and in vitro experiments to verify the results of network pharmacology analysis. RESULTS More than 70 major compounds were identified by Q Exactive Orbitrap LC-MS/MS analysis from the XCH decoction. A total of 162 active ingredients and 153 targets related to the XCH decoction and breast cancer were identified, and a compound-target-disease network was constructed. GO and KEGG analyses revealed that the XCH decoction regulated the drug response, apoptosis process, cancer pathway, and PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Molecular docking and experimental validation indicated that the XCH decoction suppressed proliferation and induced apoptosis in breast cancer cells by regulating the expression of apoptosis-related proteins and inhibiting the PI3K/Akt pathway. CONCLUSIONS This study suggested that the XCH decoction can be used to treat breast cancer by inhibiting cell proliferation, inducing apoptosis and downregulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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- Qinglong Liu
- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China
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Wu Y, Bashir MA, Shao C, Wang H, Zhu J, Huang Q. Astaxanthin targets IL-6 and alleviates the LPS-induced adverse inflammatory response of macrophages. Food Funct 2024; 15:4207-4222. [PMID: 38512055 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo00610k] [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: 03/22/2024]
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Numerous natural compounds are recognized for their anti-inflammatory properties attributed to antioxidant effects and the modulation of key inflammatory factors. Among them, astaxanthin (AST), a potent carotenoid antioxidant, remains relatively underexplored regarding its anti-inflammatory mechanisms and specific molecular targets. In this study, human monocytic leukemia cell-derived macrophages (THP-1) were selected as experimental cells, and lipopolysaccharides (LPS) served as inflammatory stimuli. Upon LPS treatment, the oxidative stress was significantly increased, accompanied by remarkable cellular damage. Moreover, LPSs escalated the expression of inflammation-related molecules. Our results demonstrate that AST intervention could effectively alleviate LPS-induced oxidative stress, facilitate cellular repair, and significantly attenuate inflammation. Further exploration of the anti-inflammatory mechanism revealed AST could substantially inhibit NF-κB translocation and activation, and mitigate inflammatory factor production by hindering NF-κB through the antioxidant mechanism. We further confirmed that AST exhibited protective effects against cell damage and reduced the injury from inflammatory cytokines by activating p53 and inhibiting STAT3. In addition, utilizing network pharmacology and in silico calculations based on molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, we identified interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a prominent core target of AST anti-inflammation, which was further validated by the RNA interference experiment. This IL-6 binding capacity actually enabled AST to curb the positive feedback loop of inflammatory factors, averting the onset of possible inflammatory storms. Therefore, this study offers a new possibility for the application and development of astaxanthin as a popular dietary supplement of anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory function.
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- Yahui Wu
- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei Institute of Intelligent Agriculture, Institute of Intelligent Machines, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China.
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei Institute of Intelligent Agriculture, Institute of Intelligent Machines, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China.
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei Institute of Intelligent Agriculture, Institute of Intelligent Machines, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China.
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei Institute of Intelligent Agriculture, Institute of Intelligent Machines, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China.
- School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Anhui Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology, Hefei Institute of Intelligent Agriculture, Institute of Intelligent Machines, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China.
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Li B, Chen XF, Wu HS, Su J, Ding YY, Zhang ZH, Rong M, Dong YJ, He X, Li LZ, Lv GY, Chen SH. The anti-hyperlipidemia effect of Atractylodes macrocephala Rhizome increased HDL via reverse cholesterol transfer. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28019. [PMID: 38560167 PMCID: PMC10979170 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Aim Atractylodes macrocephala Rhizome (AM) has been used to treat hyperlipidemia for centuries, but its functional components and mechanisms are not clear. This research aimed to investigate the active components in AM and the mechanisms that underlie its anti-hyperlipidemia effect. Methods SD rats were fed a high-sucrose high-fat diet in conjunction with alcohol (HSHFDAC) along with different AM extracts (AMW, AMO, AME, and AMP) for 4 weeks. AM's active components were analyzed using multiple databases, and their mechanisms were explored through network pharmacology. The relationship between AM's effect of enhancing serum HDL-c and regulating the expression of reverse cholesterol transport (RCT)-related proteins (Apo-A1, LCAT, and SR-BI) was further validated in the HSHFDAC-induced hyperlipidemic rats. The kidney and liver functions of the rats were measured to evaluate the safety of AM. Results AMO, mainly comprised of volatile and liposoluble components, contributed the most significant anti-hyperlipidemia effect among the four extracts obtained from AM, significantly improving the blood lipid profile. Network pharmacology analysis also suggested that volatile and liposoluble components, comprise AM's main active components and they might act on signaling pathways associated with elevated HDL-c. Validation experiments found that AMO substantially and dose-dependently increased HDL-c levels, upregulated the expression of Apo-A1, SR-BI, and LCAT, improved the pathological changes in the kidney and liver, and significantly reduced the serum creatinine levels in rats with hyperlipidemia. Conclusion The main anti-hyperlipidemia active components of AM are its volatile and liposoluble components, which may enhance serum HDL-c by increasing the expression of the RCT-related proteins Apo-A1, LCAT, and SR-BI.
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- Bo Li
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of TCM for Innovative R & D and Digital Intelligent Manufacturing of TCM Great Health Products, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, 313200, PR China
- Zhejiang Synergetic Traditional Chinese Medicine Research and Development Co., Ltd, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313200, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, PR China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of TCM for Innovative R & D and Digital Intelligent Manufacturing of TCM Great Health Products, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, 313200, PR China
- Zhejiang Synergetic Traditional Chinese Medicine Research and Development Co., Ltd, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313200, PR China
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Xu HB, Chen XZ, Zhu SY, Xue F, Zhang YB. A study on molecular mechanism of Xihuang pill in the treatment of glioblastoma based on network pharmacology and validation in vitro and in vivo. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 323:117675. [PMID: 38159819 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Xihuang pill has been utilized to treat cancer for more than three hundred years in China. The molecular mechanisms of Xihuang pill in treating glioblastoma remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to explore the core molecular mechanisms of Xihuang pill in treating glioblastoma by an integrative pharmacology-based investigation. MATERIALS AND METHODS The main active compounds of Xihuang pill were identified from TCMSP, BATMAN-TCM, TCMID and CNKI. Glioblastoma-related therapeutic targets were retrieved from GeneCards and UniProt. Subsequently, a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis was constructed using STRING. GO and KEGG enrichment were performed to analyze the intersection targets between the active compounds of Xihuang pill and glioblastoma. Based on the above analysis, we built a CTP network. The in vitro and in vivo experiments were further performed to validate the crucial molecular targets of Xihuang pill for the treatment of glioblastoma. RESULTS A total of sixty active compounds of Xihuang pill and ten potential targets related to glioblastoma were found. Based on topological analysis, fourteen ingredients were selected as the main active compounds, and MY11 might be the most important metabolite in Xihuang pill. PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and receptor tyrosine kinases were considered as crucial targets for Xihuang pill against glioblastoma through KEGG enrichment and CTP analysis. The present experiments indicated that Xihuang pill suppressed the activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in glioblastoma cells and mouse xenografts via modulating the expression of PTEN and Rheb proteins, the interaction between TSC2 and Rheb, and the production of PIP3. Meanwhile, after glioblastoma cells treatment with Xihuang pil, the release of IL-1β, INF-γ was increased and the production of IL-10, TGF-β1 was decreased in glioblastoma cells after incubated with Xihuang pill. In addition, the activation of the upstream positive modulators of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway including PDGF/PDGFR and FGF/FGFR signaling were down-regulated in glioblastoma cells and mouse xenografts after treatment with Xihuang pill. CONCLUSION Taken together, Xihuang pill inhibiting glioblastoma cell growth might be partly through down-regulating the activation of PDGF/PDGFR or FGF/FGFR-PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling axis and improving immuno-suppressive micro-environment of glioblastoma.
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- Hong-Bin Xu
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Zhe Jiang, 315010, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Zhe Jiang, 315010, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Zhe Jiang, 315010, China
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Dagar N, Jadhav HR, Gaikwad AB. Network pharmacology combined with molecular docking and dynamics to assess the synergism of esculetin and phloretin against acute kidney injury-diabetes comorbidity. Mol Divers 2024:10.1007/s11030-024-10829-5. [PMID: 38578376 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-024-10829-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a global health concern with high incidence and mortality, where diabetes further worsens the condition. The available treatment options are not uniformly effective against the complex pathogenesis of AKI-diabetes comorbidity. Hence, combination therapies based on the multicomponent, multitarget approach can tackle more than one pathomechanism and can aid in AKI-diabetes comorbidity management. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of esculetin and phloretin combination against AKI-diabetes comorbidity by network pharmacology followed by validation by molecular docking and dynamics. The curative targets for diabetes, AKI, esculetin, and phloretin were obtained from DisGeNET, GeneCards, SwissTargetPrediction database. Further, the protein-protein interaction of the potential targets of esculetin and phloretin against AKI-diabetes comorbidity was investigated using the STRING database. Gene ontology and pathway enrichment analysis were performed with the help of the DAVID and KEGG databases, followed by network construction and analysis via Cytoscape. Molecular docking and dynamic simulations were performed to validate the targets of esculetin and phloretin against AKI-diabetes comorbidity. We obtained 6341 targets for AKI-diabetes comorbidity. Further, a total of 54 and 44 targets of esculetin and phloretin against AKI-diabetes comorbidity were retrieved. The top 10 targets for esculetin selected based on the degree value were AKR1B1, DAO, ESR1, PLK1, CA3, CA2, CCNE1, PRKN, HDAC2, and MAOA. Similarly, phloretin's 10 key targets were ACHE, CDK1, MAPK14, APP, CDK5R1, CCNE1, MAOA, MAOB, HDAC6, and PRKN. These targets were enriched in 58 pathways involved in the pathophysiology of AKI-diabetes comorbidity. Further, esculetin and phloretin showed an excellent binding affinity for these critical targets. The findings of this study suggest that esculetin and phloretin combination as a multicomponent multitarget therapy has the potential to prevent AKI-diabetes comorbidity.
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- Neha Dagar
- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, 333031, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, 333031, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Campus, Pilani, 333031, Rajasthan, India.
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Fu X, Liang F. Mechanism of Sophorae Flavescentis Radix against ovarian cancer via new pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental verification. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03065-z. [PMID: 38561549 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03065-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The study aims to elucidate the pharmacological mechanisms of Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (SFR, Kushen) against ovarian cancer (OV) by employing an integrated approach that encompasses network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation. The effective components and potential targets of SFR were identified through screening the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TSMSP) public database using network pharmacology. Core anti-OV targets were pinpointed using protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. Datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), the Human Protein Atlas (HPA), and Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) were used to investigate the mRNA and protein expressions of critical target genes in both normal and cancerous ovarian tissues, alongside their relationship to overall ovarian survival. Functional and pathway enrichment assessments of putative targets were carried out with Gene Ontology (GO) and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). The assessment of stable binding effects was conducted through molecular docking with quercetin, luteolin, and formononetin, and validated by anti-OV cell activity. The investigation identified 22 active SFR components yielding 152 potential targets following the intersection with known OV targets. Analysis of PPI network highlighted 13 crucial target genes, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin-1A (IL-1A). GO enrichment analysis covered 703 biological activities, 72 cellular components, and 144 chemical functions. The KEGG enrichment analysis suggested that anti-cancer effects of SFR are mediated by the TNF, interleukin-17 (IL-17), and AGE-RAGE signaling pathways. Molecular docking demonstrated that TNF and IL-1A were stable and strong binding to quercetin, luteolin, and formononetin, indicating that these stable structures significantly inhibited A2780 OV cell viability. This study demonstrated the ability of TNF and IL-1A combined with quercetin, luteolin, and formononetin to decrease the activity of OV cells, suggesting potential therapeutic effect against OV.
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- XuLi Fu
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Guangzhou Twelfth People's Hospital, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Gynaecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510410, China.
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Li Q, Zheng S, Niu K, Qiao Y, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Li B, Zheng C, Yu B. Paeoniflorin improves ulcerative colitis via regulation of PI3K‑AKT based on network pharmacology analysis. Exp Ther Med 2024; 27:125. [PMID: 38414786 PMCID: PMC10895587 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2024.12414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Paeoniflorin (PF) is the primary component derived from Paeonia lactiflora and white peony root and has been used widely for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) in China. UC primarily manifests as a chronic inflammatory response in the intestine. In the present study, a network pharmacology approach was used to explore the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of action of PF in the treatment of UC. A research strategy based on network pharmacology, combining target prediction, network construction, Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis, and molecular docking simulation was used to predict the targets of PF. A total of 288 potential targets of PF and 599 UC-related targets were identified. A total of 60 therapeutic targets of PF against UC were identified. Of these, 20 core targets were obtained by protein-protein interaction network construction. GO and KEGG pathway analyses showed that PF alleviated UC through EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance, the IL-17 signaling pathway, and the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Molecular docking simulation showed that AKT1 and EGFR had good binding energy with PF. Animal-based experiments revealed that the administration of PF ameliorated the colonic pathological damage in a dextran sulfate sodium-induced mouse model, resulting in lower levels of proinflammatory cytokines including IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, and higher levels of IL-10 and TGF-β. PF decreased the mRNA and protein expression levels of AKT1, EGFR, mTOR, and PI3K. These findings suggested that PF plays a therapeutic protective role in the treatment of UC by regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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- Qifang Li
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272069, P.R. China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272067, P.R. China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272067, P.R. China
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- School of Public Health, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272067, P.R. China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272067, P.R. China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272067, P.R. China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272067, P.R. China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272067, P.R. China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong 272067, P.R. China
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Tao D, Xia X, Zhang X, Yang R, Yang Y, Zhang L, Shi Y, Lv D, Chen P, He B, Shen Z. Integrated network pharmacology, molecular docking and pharmacodynamic study reveals protective effects and mechanisms of corilagin against cerebral ischemia-induced injury. Exp Neurol 2024; 374:114697. [PMID: 38266765 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.114697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide. Previous studies have found that corilagin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic and other pharmacological activities and has a protective effect against cardiac and cerebrovascular injury. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of corilagin against ischemic stroke and to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms using network pharmacology, molecular docking, and animal and cell experiments. METHODS We investigated the potential of corilagin to ameliorate cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury using in vivo rat middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R) and in vitro oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) models. RESULTS Our results suggest that corilagin may exert its anti-ischemic stroke effect by interacting with 92 key targets, including apoptosis-associated proteins (Bcl-2, Bax, caspase-3) and PI3K/Akt signaling pathway-related proteins. In vivo and in vitro experiments showed that corilagin treatment improved neurological deficits, attenuated cerebral infarct volume, and mitigated neuronal damage in MCAO/R rats. Corilagin treatment also enhanced the survival of PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, reduced the rate of LDH leakage, inhibited cell apoptosis, and activated the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Importantly, the effects of corilagin on the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and apoptosis-associated proteins were reversed by the PI3K-specific inhibitor LY294002. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that the molecular mechanism of the anti-ischemic effect of corilagin involves inhibiting neuronal apoptosis and activating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. These findings provide a theoretical and experimental basis for the further development and application of corilagin as a potential anti-ischemic stroke agent.
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- Daiju Tao
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; People's Hospital of Yilong County, Sichuan Province 637600, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan Key Laboratory of Pharmacology for Natural Products, NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China; College of Modern biomedical industry, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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Yang F, Li X, Long J, Gao Q, Pan M, Wang J, Zhang Y. Therapeutic efficacy and pharmacological mechanism of Yindan Xinnaotong soft capsule on acute ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis and network pharmacology analysis. Metab Brain Dis 2024; 39:523-543. [PMID: 38157100 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-023-01337-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Yindan Xinnaotong soft capsule (YDXNT), a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, has shown a promising effect in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). The goal of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects and pharmacological mechanisms of YDXNT on AIS. Randomized controlled trials were searched and screened. Review Manager 5.4 was used for a meta-analysis. Active ingredients and targets of YDXNT were extracted from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database, Bioinformatics Analysis Tool for Molecular mechANism of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Encyclopaedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine. AIS-related targets were retrieved from GeneCards, OMIM, and DrugBank databases. We constructed PPI and ingredient-target networks, performed Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses, and conducted molecular docking. The YDXNT group had a higher total effective rate and a higher Barthel Index score. YDXNT reduced the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the whole blood viscosity at high and shear rates. Our study identified 313 ingredients and 1196 common targets. The key ingredients were mainly quercetin, neocryptotanshinone II, miltionone I, neotanshinone C, and tanshiquinone B, and the key targets were mainly SRC, MAPK3, AKT1, MAPK1, and JUN. GO analysis showed that the core targets mainly involved in atherosclerosis and neural apoptosis. The core pathways were lipid and atherosclerosis, PI3K-Akt, MAPK, and other pathways. Key ingredients exhibited robust binding interactions with core targets. YDXNT could effectively improve the total effective rate, ability of daily life, blood lipids, and blood viscosity. Antiatherosclerotic and neuroprotective effects are the main pharmacological mechanisms.Registration number: CRD42023400127.
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- Fangjie Yang
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, 156 Jinshui East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, China.
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Weng S, Fu H, Xu S, Li J. Validating core therapeutic targets for osteoporosis treatment based on integrating network pharmacology and informatics. SLAS Technol 2024; 29:100122. [PMID: 38364892 DOI: 10.1016/j.slast.2024.100122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Our goal was to find metabolism-related lncRNAs that were associated with osteoporosis (OP) and construct a model for predicting OP progression using these lncRNAs. METHODS The GEO database was employed to obtain gene expression profiles. The WGCNA technique and differential expression analysis were used to identify hypoxia-related lncRNAs. A Lasso regression model was applied to select 25 hypoxia-related genes, from which a classification model was created. Its robust classification performance was confirmed with an area under the ROC curve close to 1, as verified on the validation set. Concurrently, we constructed a ceRNA network based on these genes to unveil potential regulatory processes. Biologically active compounds of STZYD were identified using the Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP) database. BATMAN was used to identify its targets, and we obtained OP-related genes from Malacards and DisGeNET, followed by identifying intersection genes with metabolism-related genes. A pharmacological network was then constructed based on the intersecting genes. The pharmacological network was further integrated with the ceRNA network, resulting in the creation of a comprehensive network that encompasses herb-active components, pathways, lncRNAs, miRNAs, and targets. Expression levels of hypoxia-related lncRNAs in mononuclear cells isolated from peripheral blood of OP and normal patients were subsequently validated using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Protein levels of RUNX2 were determined through a western blot assay. RESULTS CBFB, GLO1, NFKB2 and PIK3CA were identified as central therapeutic targets, and ADD3-AS1, DTX2P1-UPK3BP1-PMS2P11, TTTY1B, ZNNT1 and LINC00623 were identified as core lncRNAs. CONCLUSIONS Our work uncovers a possible therapeutic mechanism for STZYD, providing a potential therapeutic target for OP. In addition, a prediction model of metabolism-related lncRNAs of OP progression was constructed to provide a reference for the diagnosis of OP patients.
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- Shiyang Weng
- Department of Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201600, China
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- Department of Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201600, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang 310009, China.
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- Department of Sport Medicine, Institute of Orthopedics Diseases and Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Fan Q, Liu X, Zhang Y, Kang W, Si S, Zhang H. Integration of metabolomics and network pharmacology technology to explain the effect mechanisms of Danggui Buxue decoction in vascular dementia. Biomed Chromatogr 2024; 38:e5822. [PMID: 38237172 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2024]
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Danggui Buxue decoction (DBD) is a traditional Chinese medicine herbal decoction that has a good therapeutic effect on vascular dementia (VaD). However, its pharmacodynamic substances and underlying mechanisms are ambiguous. The work aimed to decipher the pharmacodynamic substances and molecular mechanisms of DBD against VaD rats based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry metabonomics, network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental verification. The results indicated that DBD significantly improved the learning abilities and cognitive impairment in the VaD rat model. Integration analysis of the metabolomics and network pharmacology approach revealed that DBD might primarily affect arachidonic acid (AA) and inositol phosphate metabolic pathways by regulating the platelet activation signaling pathways. Six core targets (TNF [tumor necrosis factor], IL-6 [interleukin 6], PTGS2 [prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2], MAPK1, MAPK3, and TP53) in the platelet activation signaling pathways also had a good affinity to seven main active components (saponins, organic acids, flavonoids, and phthalides) of DBD through the verification of molecular docking. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay results (ELISA) showed that the levels of TNF, IL-6, PTGS2, thromboxane B2, and caspase-3 in the platelet activation signaling pathway can be regulated by DBD. Our results indicated that DBD treated VaD mainly by modulating the platelet activation signaling pathway, and AA and inositol phosphate metabolism.
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- Qin Fan
- Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Quality for Traditional Chinese Medicines of the College of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Province Engineering Laboratory for TCM Standardization Technology and Popularization, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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Tao SY, Zhang HO, Yuan Q, Li CX, Guo X, Sunchuri D, Guo ZL. Network pharmacology-based strategy combined with molecular docking to explore the potential mechanism of agarwood against recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37660. [PMID: 38552047 PMCID: PMC10977553 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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To explore the antiinflammatory mechanism of agarwood on recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). RAS is the most common mucosal disease in the oral cavity. The clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine found that agarwood has significant curative effect on peptic ulcer, but the effect and mechanism of agarwood on RAS remain unclear. This study is intended to predict the potential antiinflammatory mechanisms by which agarwood acts on RAS through network pharmacology and molecular docking. TCMSP database was used to screen the active components of agarwood. RAS targets were screened in Genecards, DisGeNET, and OMIM database. Venny, an online tool, screens for interacting genes between the two. Cytoscape software was used to construct the gene regulation map of active compounds target of agarwood. String Database building protein-protein interaction network. Gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways were enriched in DAVID database. The key active ingredients and core targets were further verified by molecular docking. There were 9 effective compounds and 186 target genes in agarwood; RAS has 793 target genes. There were 41 interacting genes between agarwood and RAS. Interleukin 6, tumor necrosis factor, interleukin 1 beta, and cellular component motif ligand 2 may be key targets. Gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses predicted multiple pathways associated with RAS. Molecular docking results showed that the active compounds of agarwood combined well and stably with the target. The Chinese herbal medicine agarwood can relieve the inflammation of RAS through multiple targets and various ways. Its active compounds may be nominated as candidates for antiinflammatory drugs of RAS.
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- Si-Yu Tao
- School of Dentistry, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
- Department of Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
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- The 928th Hospital of People’s Liberation Army Joint Logistic Support Force, Haikou, P.R. China
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- School of Dentistry, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
- Department of Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
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- Department of Dentistry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
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- School of Dentistry, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
- Department of Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
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- School of International Education, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
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- School of Dentistry, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
- Department of Health Management Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, P.R. China
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Liu H, Guo D, Wang J, Zhang W, Zhu Z, Zhu K, Bi S, Pan P, Liang G. Aloe-emodin from Sanhua Decoction inhibits neuroinflammation by regulating microglia polarization after subarachnoid hemorrhage. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 322:117583. [PMID: 38122912 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) triggers a cascade of events that lead to early brain injury (EBI), which contributes to poor outcomes and appears within 3 days after SAH initiation. EBI involves multiple process including neuronal death, blood-brain barrier (BBB) injury and inflammation response. Microglia are cluster of immune cells originating in the brain which respond to SAH by changing their states and releasing inflammatory molecules through various signaling pathways. M0, M1, M2 are three states of microglia represent resting state, promoting inflammation state, and anti-inflammation state respectively, which can be modulated by pharmacological strategies. AIM OF THE STUDY After identified potential active ingredients and targets of Sanhua Decoction (SHD) for SAH, we selected aloe-emodin (AE) as a potential ingredient modulating microglia activation states. MATERIALS AND METHODS Molecular mechanisms, targets and pathways of SHD were reveal by network pharmacology technique. The effects of AE on SAH were evaluated in vivo by assessing neurological deficits, neuronal apoptosis and BBB integrity in a mouse SAH model. Furthermore, BV-2 cells were used to examine the effects of AE on microglial polarization. The influence of AE on microglia transformation was measured by Iba-1, TNF-α, CD68, Arg-1 and CD206 staining. The signal pathways of neuronal apoptosis and microglia polarization was measured by Western blot. RESULTS Network pharmacology identified potential active ingredients and targets of SHD for SAH. And AE is one of the active ingredients. We also confirmed that AE via NF-κB and PKA/CREB pathway inhibited the microglia activation and promoted transformation from M1 phenotype to M2 at EBI stage after SAH. CONCLUSIONS AE, as one ingredient of SHD, can alleviate the inflammatory response and protecting neurons from SAH-induced injury. AE has potential value for treating SAH-induced nerve injury and is expected to be applied in clinical practice.
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- Hui Liu
- Department of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Lishui University, Lishui, China
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- Department of First Outpatients, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Lishui University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China.
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Jin T, Liu X, Wang Y, Qi Y, Li X, Wang L, He X. Network pharmacology prediction, molecular docking and in vitro experiment explored the potential mechanism of Gaoyuan'an capsule in improving hypoxia tolerance. THE PHARMACOGENOMICS JOURNAL 2024; 24:8. [PMID: 38485921 DOI: 10.1038/s41397-024-00327-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Tibetan medicine Gaoyuan'an capsule (GYAC) is widely used to prevent pulmonary edema at high altitude, but the specific mechanism has not been explored. In this study, we analyzed the mechanism of GYAC in hypoxia tolerance, and provided a new idea for the prevention and treatment of altitude disease. METHODS The effective components and corresponding targets of GYAC were screened out by the Chinese herbal medicine network database, and the key targets of hypoxia tolerance were retrieved by Genecards, OMIM and PubMed database. Cytoscape 3.7.2 was used to construct GYAC ingredient-target-hypoxia tolerance-related target network. GO function annotation and KEGG enrichment analysis were performed to predict the pathways in which target genes may be involved, and molecular docking was used to verify the binding ability of the compound to target genes. In vitro, the above results were further verified by molecular experiment. RESULTS We found that GYAC can improve hypoxia tolerance by regulating various target genes, including IL6, IFNG, etc. The main regulatory pathways were HIF-1 signaling pathway. Molecular docking showed that the affinity between luteolin and target genes (IL6, IFNG) were better. In vitro, we observed that hypoxia can inhibit cell viability and promote apoptosis of H9C2 cell. And hypoxia can promote the expression of LDH. After the addition of luteolin, the decrease of cell viability, the increase of cell apoptosis, LDH release and the decrease of mitochondrial membrane potential were inhibited. Besides, inflammatory related factors (IL-6, IL-10, IL-2, IFNG and VEGFA) expression were also inhibited hypoxic cell models. CONCLUSIONS The results of network pharmacology and molecular docking showed that luteolin, a monomeric component of GYAC, played a role in hypoxia tolerance through a variety of target genes, such as IL6, IFNG. What's more, we have discovered that luteolin can reduce the inflammatory response in cardiac myocytes, thereby alleviating mitochondrial damage, and ultimately enhancing the hypoxia tolerance of H9C2 cardiomyocytes.
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- Tianbo Jin
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712082, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712082, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Affiliated Hospital of Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712082, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712082, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712082, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712082, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712082, China.
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Ralte L, Sailo H, Kumar R, Khiangte L, Kumar NS, Singh YT. Identification of novel AKT1 inhibitors from Sapria himalayana bioactive compounds using structure-based virtual screening and molecular dynamics simulations. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:116. [PMID: 38454426 PMCID: PMC10921764 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04415-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Through the experimental and computational analyses, the present study sought to elucidate the chemical composition and anticancer potential of Sapria himalayana plant extract (SHPE). An in vitro analysis of the plant extract was carried out to determine the anticancer potential. Further, network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamic simulation were employed to evaluate the potential phytochemical compounds for cervical cancer (CC) drug formulations. The SHPE exhibited anti-cancerous potential through inhibition properties against cancer cell lines. The LC-MS profiling showed the presence of 14 compounds in SHPE. Using network pharmacology analysis, AKT1 (AKT serine/threonine kinase 1) is identified as the possible potential target, and EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) is identified as the possible key signal pathway. The major targets were determined to be AKT1, EGFR by topological analysis and molecular docking. An in silico interaction of phytoconstituents employing molecular docking demonstrated a high binding inclination of ergoloid mesylate and Ergosta-5,7,9(11),22-tetraen-3-ol, (3.beta.,22E)- with binding affinities of -15.5 kcal/mol, and -11.3 kcal/mol respectively. Further, MD simulation and PCA analyses showed that the phytochemicals possessed significant binding efficacy with CC protein. These results point the way for more investigation into SHPE compound's potential as CC treatment.
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- Laldinfeli Ralte
- Department of Botany, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Botany, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Botany, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Botany, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India.
- Department of Life Sciences (Botany), Manipur University, Imphal, Manipur, 795003, India.
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Zhou X, Wang X, Li J, Zhang M, Yang Y, Lei S, He Y, Yang H, Zhou D, Guo C. Integrated Network Pharmacology and in vivo Experimental Validation Approach to Explore the Potential Antioxidant Effects of Annao Pingchong Decoction in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Rats. Drug Des Devel Ther 2024; 18:699-717. [PMID: 38465266 PMCID: PMC10922012 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s439873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Background Annao Pingchong decoction (ANPCD) is a traditional Chinese decoction which has definite effects on treating intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) validated through clinical and experimental studies. However, the impact of ANPCD on oxidative stress (OS) after ICH remains unclear and is worth further investigating. Aim To investigate whether the therapeutic effects of ANPCD on ICH are related to alleviating OS damage and seek potential targets for its antioxidant effects. Materials and Methods The therapeutic candidate genes of ANPCD on ICH were identified through a comparison of the target genes of ANPCD, target genes of ICH and differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis and functional enrichment analysis were combined with targets-related literature to select suitable antioxidant targets. The affinity between ANPCD and the selected target was verified using macromolecular docking. Subsequently, the effects of ANPCD on OS and the selected target were further investigated through in vivo experiments. Results Forty-eight candidate genes were screened, in which silent information regulator sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is one of the core genes that has antioxidant effects and ICH significantly affected its expression. The good affinity between 6 compounds of ANPCD and SIRT1 was also demonstrated by macromolecular docking. The results of in vivo experiments demonstrated that ANPCD significantly decreased modified neurological severity scoring (mNSS) scores and serum MDA and 8-OHdG content in ICH rats, while significantly increasing serum SOD and CAT activity, complicated with the up-regulation of ANPCD on SIRT1, FOXO1, PGC-1α and Nrf2. Furthermore, ANPCD significantly decreased the apoptosis rate and the expression of apoptosis-related proteins (P53, cytochrome c and caspase-3). Conclusion ANPCD alleviates OS damage and apoptosis after ICH in rats. As a potential therapeutic target, SIRT1 can be effectively regulated by ANPCD, as are its downstream proteins.
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- Xuqing Zhou
- Experiment Center of Medical Innovation, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
- The First Clinical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
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- Experiment Center of Medical Innovation, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
- The First Clinical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
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- Experiment Center of Medical Innovation, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
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- Experiment Center of Medical Innovation, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
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- Experiment Center of Medical Innovation, the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
- The First Clinical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, People’s Republic of China
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Zhao M, Xia W, Zhang P, Xie Q, Mu W, Tang L, Liu Z, Han L, Peng D. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass combined with UNIFI to study the mechanism of Tao Hong Si Wu Decoction in the treatment of postpartum blood stasis. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300871. [PMID: 38471978 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Postpartum hemorrhage can lead to a variety of maternal complications. Tao Hong Si Wu Decoction (THSWD) is a traditional Chinese medicine used for treating gynecological diseases. However, the active ingredients of THSWD and its pharmacological mechanism of treatment for postpartum blood stasis still remained unclear. In this study, 201 components were identified in THSWD ethanol extract using ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry, including 59 terpenoids and volatile oil, 61 Phenylpropanoids, 41 flavonoids, 22 alkaloids, and other 18 components. A total of 45 active compounds were identified in the blood and 33 active compounds were identified in the uterine. Taking the common components into the blood and into the uterus combined with network pharmacology. It was demonstrated that the active compounds can bind to the core target with good affinity through molecular docking. The results of this study will provide a reference for the quality control and pharmacodynamic material base research of THSWD.
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- Mengdie Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei, China
- Xin'an Medicine, Key Laboratory of Chinese Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei, China
- Xin'an Medicine, Key Laboratory of Chinese Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei, China
- Xin'an Medicine, Key Laboratory of Chinese Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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Wong KY, Phan CM, Chan YT, Yuen ACY, Zhang H, Zhao D, Chan KY, Do CW, Lam TC, Qiao JH, Wulff D, Hui A, Jones L, Wong MS. A review of using Traditional Chinese Medicine in the management of glaucoma and cataract. Clin Exp Optom 2024; 107:156-170. [PMID: 37879342 DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2023.2246480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history in ophthalmology in China. Over 250 kinds of Traditional Chinese Medicine have been recorded in ancient books for the management of eye diseases, which may provide an alternative or supplement to current ocular therapies. However, the core holistic philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine that makes it attractive can also hinder its understanding from a scientific perspective - in particular, determining true cause and effect. This review focused on how Traditional Chinese Medicine could be applied to two prevalent ocular diseases, glaucoma, and cataract. The literature on preclinical and clinical studies in both English and Chinese on the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat these two diseases was reviewed. The pharmacological effects, safety profile, and drug-herb interaction of selected herbal formulas were also investigated. Finally, key considerations for conducting future Traditional Chinese Medicine studies are discussed.
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- Ka-Ying Wong
- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Water Institute, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
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- Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Centre for Myopia Research, School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Centre for Myopia Research, School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Centre for Eye and Vision Research Limited (CEVR), Hong Kong, China
- Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Yu X, Liu Z, Yu Y, Qian C, Lin Y, Jin S, Wu L, Li S. Hesperetin promotes diabetic wound healing by inhibiting ferroptosis through the activation of SIRT3. Phytother Res 2024; 38:1478-1493. [PMID: 38234096 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Hesperetin (HST) is a flavonoid compound naturally occurring in citrus fruits and is widespread in various traditional medicinal herbs such as grapefruit peel, orange peel, and tangerine peel. These plant materials are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to prepare herbal remedies. The study aimed to investigate the potential molecular mechanisms through which HST reduces ferroptosis in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and promotes angiogenesis and wound healing. We employed network pharmacology to predict the downstream targets affected by HST. The expression of markers related to ferroptosis was assessed through Western blot (WB) and polymerase chain reaction. Intracellular levels of ferroptosis-related metabolism were examined using glutathione/oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG) and malondialdehyde (MDA) assay kits. Mitochondrial status and iron levels within the cells were investigated through staining with Mitosox, FerroOrange, and JC1 staining. Potential downstream direct targets of HST were identified using molecular docking. Additionally, wound healing and neovascularization within the wound site were analyzed using various methods including HE staining, Masson's staining, immunohistochemistry, and Doppler hemodynamics assessment. HST effectively inhibits the elevated levels of intracellular ferroptosis stimulated by ERASTIN. Furthermore, we observed that HST achieves this inhibition of ferroptosis by activating SIRT3. In a diabetic rat wound model, HST significantly promotes wound healing, reducing levels of tissue ferroptosis, consistent with our in vitro findings. This study demonstrates that HST can inhibit the progression of ferroptosis and protect the physiological function of HUVECs by activating SIRT3. HST holds promise as a natural compound for promoting diabetic wound healing.
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- Xianbin Yu
- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China
- Alberta Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China
- The First School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, China
- The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Miao Z, Yu X, Zhang L, Zhu L, Sheng H. UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap-MS and network pharmacology for deciphering the active compounds and mechanisms of stir-fried Raphani Semen in treating functional dyspepsia. Technol Health Care 2024:THC231122. [PMID: 38517816 DOI: 10.3233/thc-231122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND As a traditional digestive medicine, stir-fried Raphani Semen (SRS) has been used to treat food retention for thousands of years in China. Modern research has shown that SRS has a good therapeutic effect on functional dyspepsia (FD). However, the active components and mechanism of SRS in the treatment of FD are still unclear. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to elucidate the material basis and mechanism of SRS for treating FD based on UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS/MS combined with network pharmacology and molecular docking. METHODS The compounds of SRS water decoction were identified by UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS/MS and the potential targets of these compounds were predicted by Swiss Target Prediction. FD-associated targets were collected from disease databases. The overlapped targets of SRS and FD were imported into STRING to construct Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) network. Then, the Metascape was used to analyze Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway after introducing overlapped targets. Finally, the active components and core targets were obtained by analyzing the "component-target-pathway" network, and the affinity between them was verified by molecular docking. RESULTS 53 components were identified, and 405 targets and 1487 FD-related targets were collected. GO and KEGG analysis of 174 overlapped targets showed that SRS had important effects on hormone levels, serotonin synapses, calcium signaling pathway and cAMP signaling pathway. 7 active components and 15 core targets were screened after analyzing the composite network. Molecular docking results showed that multiple active components had high affinity with most core targets. CONCLUSION SRS can treat FD through a variety of pathways, which provides a direction for the modern application of SRS in FD treatment.
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- Zhuang Miao
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Lu Q, Wang N, Wen D, Guo P, Liu Y, Fu S, Ye C, Wu Z, Qiu Y. Baicalin attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced intestinal inflammatory injury via suppressing PARP1-mediated NF-κB and NLRP3 signalling pathway. Toxicon 2024; 239:107612. [PMID: 38211803 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.107612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exposure is a key inducer of intestinal inflammatory injury in weaned piglets, resulting in decreased growth performance of pigs and causing severe economic losses to the swine industry; however, the mechanism of intestinal inflammatory injury is still unclear. Baicalin is one of the main active ingredients extracted from the natural plant Scutellaria baicalensis that has biological functions, including anti-inflammatory activity. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect and mechanism of baicalin intervention on intestinal inflammatory injury caused by bacterial LPS exposure. In the present study, network pharmacology, molecular docking and DARTS results identified that baicalin has the potential to target PARP1, thereby potentially regulating a series of inflammation-related pathways, including the MAPK, NF-κB and Toll-like receptor signalling pathways, which play the role of antagonizing LPS-induced intestinal inflammatory injury. Further application of the LPS-induced IPEC-J2 cell model validated the finding that baicalin could alleviate LPS-induced intestinal inflammatory injury by inhibiting the PARP1-mediated NF-κB and NLRP3 signalling pathway. These findings demonstrate that baicalin can regulate the expression of PARP1 and that PARP1 has the potential to serve as an effective therapeutic target in the LPS-induced intestinal inflammatory injury.
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- Qirong Lu
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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Xu Y, Liang H, Mao X, Chen Y, Hou B, Hao Z. Molecular mechanism of Rhizoma Polygonati in the treatment of nephrolithiasis: network pharmacology analysis and in vivo experimental verification. Urolithiasis 2024; 52:35. [PMID: 38376588 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-024-01533-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Rhizoma Polygonati (RP) is the dried rhizome of the liliaceous plant. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptosis effects. But its role in kidney stones has not been studied. The purpose of this study was to verify the effect of RP in the treatment of nephrolithiasis through network pharmacological analysis and in vivo experiments. The active compounds and protein targets of RP, as well as the potential targets of the nephrolithiasis were searched from the database. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network diagram and the drug-compounds-targets-disease network were constructed. The enrichment analysis was performed by Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). Subsequently, the effect of RP on the prevention and treatment of nephrolithiasis was experimentally validated in vivo. Animal experiments showed that RP ameliorates renal function and reduced crystal deposition in a mouse model. It may act through anti-inflammation and anti-apoptosis. Our study showed that RP could prevent and treat nephrolithiasis by inhibiting apoptosis and inflammation, which provided a new efficacy and clinical application for RP.
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- Yuexian Xu
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Jiang YL, Xun Y. Molecular Mechanism of Salvia miltiorrhiza in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Technology. Drug Des Devel Ther 2024; 18:425-441. [PMID: 38370566 PMCID: PMC10873149 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s443102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza on colorectal cancer, as well as the mechanisms involved. Methods The active compounds of Salvia miltiorrhiza and the associated genes in colorectal cancer were sourced from publicly available databases. Targets associated with colorectal cancer were identified by searching the GeneCards and OMIM databases. Subsequently, the Cytoscape 3.6.0 software was employed to create a regulatory network that illustrates the relationships among active ingredients, colorectal cancer, and their corresponding targets. The String database was utilized to generate a PPI network. Molecular docking studies, conducted with AutoDock Vina, verified the binding capabilities of these active components to core targets. The findings from network pharmacology analysis were corroborated through in vitro experiments. Results In this study, we identified 39 active components derived from Salvia miltiorrhiza that are predicted to target 544 genes associated with colorectal cancer through network pharmacology. Through a combined analysis of network pharmacology, we isolated three key targets: SRC, IL6, and INS. Molecular docking results convincingly demonstrated Salvia miltiorrhiza's strong binding affinity to these targets. Additionally, in vitro experiments confirmed that Salvia miltiorrhiza effectively inhibited the progression of colorectal cancer via regulating the INS/SRC/IL6 pathway. Conclusion Salvia miltiorrhiza emerges as a compelling herbal intervention for colorectal cancer. This study lays the foundation for potential future clinical trials assessing the efficacy of Salvia miltiorrhiza in the management of colorectal cancer.
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- Yi-Ling Jiang
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang M, Chen G, Chen Y, Sui Y, Zhang Y, Yang W, Yu X. Synthesis, biological activities and mechanism studies of 1,3,4-oxadiazole analogues of petiolide A as anticancer agents. Mol Divers 2024:10.1007/s11030-023-10773-w. [PMID: 38300352 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-023-10773-w] [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: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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In order to develop new natural product-based anticancer agents, a series of 1,3,4-oxadiazole analogues based on petiolide A were prepared and evaluated for their anticancer activities by MTT method. The structures of all analogues were characterized by various spectral analyses, and B9 was further confirmed by X-ray crystallography. Among all the synthesized compounds, B1 displayed the most promising growth inhibitory effect on colon cancer cells (HCT116) with the IC50 value of 8.53 μM. Flow cytometric analysis exhibited that B1 arrested the cell cycle at G2 phase and induced apoptosis. Additionally, network pharmacology analysis calculated that B1 might target several key proteins, including AKT serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT1), SRC proto-oncogene, non-receptor tyrosine kinase (SRC) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Furthermore, molecular docking study indicated that B1 had potentially high binding affinity to these three target proteins. Given these results, analogue B1 could be deeply developed as potential anticancer agents.
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- Minjie Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
- Guizhou Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Ethnic Medicine (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- Guizhou Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Ethnic Medicine (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- Guizhou Joint Laboratory for International Cooperation in Ethnic Medicine (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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Lv Y, Li J, Li Y, Su J, Ding X, Yuan Y, Liu S, Mou Y, Li G, Zhang L. Unveiling the potential mechanisms of Amomi fructus against gastric ulcers via integrating network pharmacology and in vivo experiments. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117179. [PMID: 37777029 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE As a well-known traditional Chinese medicine, Amomi fructus (A. fructus) (Sharen) has been used therapeutically to treat gastrointestinal illnesses, including gastric ulcer (GU). The mechanism underlying this impact is still not fully known, though. AIM OF THE STUDY To investigate the hidden mechanism by which A. fructus influences the pathogenesis of GU, we employed network pharmacology approaches and in vivo validated studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Multiple public databases were used to compile information on bioactive compounds, potential targets of A. fructus, and associated genes of GU. Then, the STRING database's protein-protein interaction (PPI) data of the drug-disease overlapping gene targets was obtained, and the core targets for A. fructus against GU were discovered. Additionally, molecular docking was done to examine the binding capabilities of the active substances and core targets. Then, the pathways of A. fructus that target GU were examined using the Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery (DAVID)'s Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway studies. In a mouse model of acute stomach mucosal damage brought on by absolute ethanol, the findings of network pharmacology were finally validated. RESULTS In total, 610 targets derived from the 196 bioactive compounds in A. fructus, were discovered, and along with 115 A. fructus target genes for therapy of GU. Then, ten core targets associated with apoptosis and inflammation were determined based on node degree, and ALB, AKT1, TNF, EGFR, MAPK3, CASP3, MMP9, STAT3, SRC, and HRAS were identified as promising therapeutic targets of A. fructus against GU. The results of molecular docking also revealed that 65 active compounds had strong binding activity with the core targets, with volatile chemicals being the most significant active ingredients. So, for following in vivo tests, A. fructus volatile oils (AVO) were used. The KEGG analysis showed that the phosphoinositide-3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway may be crucial for the therapeutic mechanism of GU. In experiments that were validated in vivo, AVO considerably decreased the ulcer area and enhanced the histological appearance of the gastric tissues. In addition, compared to the model group, up-regulated the expression of IGF-1, p-PI3K, and p-AKT and down-regulated the protein levels of TNF-α and Caspase 3 in the stomach tissues. CONCLUSION According to preliminary findings from this work, A. fructus may influence inflammatory response and apoptosis via regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and associated gene targets. Importantly, our research might offer a theoretical foundation for future research into the intricate anti-GU mechanism of A. fructus.
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- Yana Lv
- Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, 666100, China.
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Haerbin, 150006, China.
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- West Yunnan University of Applied Sciences, Dali, 671006, China.
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- Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, 666100, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicinal Utilization, Jinghong, 666100, China.
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- Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, 666100, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicinal Utilization, Jinghong, 666100, China.
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- Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, 666100, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicinal Utilization, Jinghong, 666100, China.
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- Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, 666100, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicinal Utilization, Jinghong, 666100, China.
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- Yuxi Normal College, Yuxi, 653100, China.
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- Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, 666100, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicinal Utilization, Jinghong, 666100, China.
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- Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinghong, 666100, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicinal Utilization, Jinghong, 666100, China.
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Zhi J, Yin L, Zhang Z, Lv Y, Wu F, Yang Y, Zhang E, Li H, Lu N, Zhou M, Hu Q. Network pharmacology-based analysis of Jin-Si-Wei on the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117291. [PMID: 37925002 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Jin-Si-Wei (JSW), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, have cognitive enhancing effect and delay the memory decline in an animal model of AD, which has been reported. However, the therapeutic mechanism of JSW in the treatment of AD remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to verify the pharmacodynamics of JSW in the treatment of AD, and to explore its potential mechanism based on network pharmacology, molecular docking and experimental validation both in vitro and in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, the underlying mechanism of JSW against AD was investigated by the integration of network pharmacology. Then, the core pathways and biological process of JSW were verified by experiment, including behavioral test and pathological and biochemical assays with 6-month-old APPswe/PS1ΔE9 transgenic (APP/PS1) mice in vivo and verified with Aβ1-42-stimulated SH-SY5Y cells in vitro. At last, molecular docking was used to show the binding activity of each active ingredient to the core genes of JSW treatment in AD. RESULTS A Drug-Ingredient-Target network was established, which included 363 ingredients and 116 targets related to the JSW treatment of AD. The main metabolic pathway of JSW treatment for AD is neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction pathway, and biological processes are mainly involved in Aβ metabolic process. In vivo experiments, compared with APP/PS1 mice, the cognitive and memory ability of mice was significantly improved after JSW administration. In brain tissue of APP/PS1 mice, JSW could increase the contents of low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP-1), enkephalinase (NEP) and Acetyl choline (ACh), and decrease the contents of Aβ1-42, amyloid precursor protein (APP) and receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE), decrease the vitality of cholinesterase (AChE) and choline acetyltransferase (ChAT). Besides, JSW could increase α-secretase expression and decrease β/γ-secretase expression, and improve the number and morphology of synapses in CA1 region of the hippocampus of APP/PS1 mice. In vitro experiments, Drug-Containing Serum (JSW-serum) has a neuroprotective effect by reducing the apoptosis on Aβ1-42-stimulated SH-SY5Y cells. Molecular docking results showed that 2-Isopropyl-8-methylphenanthrene-3,4-dione had strong binding activity with PTGS2, which maybe a potential ingredient for the treatment of AD. CONCLUSIONS JSW improves AD in APP/PS1 mice, and this therapeutic effect may be achieved in part by altering the neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction pathway.
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- Jiayi Zhi
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, PR China
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- Nanjing Central Hospital, Nanjing, 210018, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, PR China.
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- Nanjing Central Hospital, Nanjing, 210018, PR China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, PR China
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Gu K, Feng S, Zhang X, Peng Y, Sun P, Liu W, Wu Y, Yu Y, Liu X, Liu X, Deng G, Zheng J, Li B, Zhao L. Deciphering the antifungal mechanism and functional components of cinnamomum cassia essential oil against Candida albicans through integration of network-based metabolomics and pharmacology, the greedy algorithm, and molecular docking. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117156. [PMID: 37729978 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Fungal pathogens can cause deadly invasive infections and have become a major global public health challenge. There is an urgent need to find new treatment options beyond established antifungal agents, as well as new drug targets that can be used to develop novel antifungal agents. Cinnamomum cassia is a tropical aromatic plant that has a wide range of applications in traditional Chinese medicine, especially in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed to explore the mechanism of action and functional components of Cinnamomum cassia essential oil (CEO) against Candida albicans using an integrated strategy combining network-based metabolomics and pharmacology, the greedy algorithm and molecular docking. MATERIALS AND METHODS CEO was extracted using hydrodistillation and its chemical composition was identified by GC-MS. Cluster analysis was performed on the compositions of 19 other CEOs from the published literature, as well as the sample obtained in this study. The damages of C. albicans cells upon treatment with CEO was observed using a scanning electron microscope. The mechanisms of its antifungal effect at a subinhibitory concentration of 0.1 × MIC were determined using microbial metabolomics and network analysis. The functional components were studied using the greedy algorithm and molecular docking. RESULTS A total of 69 compounds were identified in the chemical analysis of CEO, which accounted for 90% of the sample. The major compounds were terpenoids (34.04%), aromatic compounds (4.52%), aliphatic compounds (0.9%), and others. Hierarchical cluster analysis of the compositions of 20 essential oils extracted from Cinnamomum cassia grown in different geographical locations showed a wide diversity of chemical composition with four major chemotypes. CEO showed strong antifungal activity and caused destruction of cell membranes in a concentration-dependent way. Metabolic fingerprint analysis identified 29 metabolites associated with lipid metabolism, which were mapped to 23 core targets mainly involved in fatty acid biosynthesis and metabolism. Six antifungal functional components of CEO were identified through network construction, greedy algorithm and molecular docking, including trans-cinnamaldehyde, δ-cadinol, ethylcinnamate, safrole, trans-anethole, and trans-cinnamyl acetate, which showed excellent binding with specific targets of AKR1B1, PPARG, BCHE, CYP19A1, CYP2C19, QPCT, and CYP51A1. CONCLUSIONS This study provides a systematic understanding of the antifungal activity of CEO and offers an integrated strategy for deciphering the potential metabolism and material foundation of complex component drugs.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China.
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Yang Y, Xu J, Tu J, Sun Y, Zhang C, Qiu Z, Xiao H. Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc. Extracts improve sepsis-associated acute kidney injury by inhibiting NF-κB-mediated inflammation and pyroptosis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117101. [PMID: 37657770 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc. (Polygonum cuspidatum) is a herbaceous perennial plant in the Polygonaceae family that produces biofunctional stilbenes and quinones. The dried rhizome and root of P. cuspidatum in traditional oriental medicine have been used for ameliorating inflammatory illnesses, diabetes, gout, cancer, and other ailments. AIM OF THE STUDY This work aimed to investigate the protective effects of P. cuspidatum extracts (PCE) on sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) and its underlying mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS The potential mechanisms by which PCE improved SA-AKI were preliminarily predicted by network pharmacology. The dry powders of PCE were obtained using the freeze-drying method. A mouse model of SA-AKI was established by intraperitoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The protective effects of PCE on SA-AKI in vivo were studied using pathological and biochemical methods. LPS-stimulated HK-2 cells were prepared for in vitro evaluation. The qPCR and immunoblotting assays were performed to confirm the mechanism involved. RESULTS The network pharmacology results indicate that emodin (Emo) and polydatin (PD) are potential active components of P. cuspidatum ameliorating SA-AKI. The experimental results showed that PCE improved renal function indices (creatinine, urea nitrogen, and urinary protein) in SA-AKI mice. Mechanistically, PCE mitigated oxidative stress, regulated the expression levels of pyroptosis-related proteins, and repressed the production of inflammatory cytokines by inactivating nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling in vivo. Similar results were observed in LPS-stimulated HK-2 cells in the presence of Emo or PD. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrated that PCE and active ingredients (Emo and PD) in PCE ameliorated SA-AKI by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation, and pyroptosis.
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- Yuan Yang
- Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430016, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430016, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, People's Republic of China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Chinese Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430016, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang Y, Du J, Jin W, Yang J, Ding Z, He Y, Wan H, Yu L. Uncovering Mechanism and Efficacy of Salvia Miltiorrhiza-Safflower in Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Neuroscience 2024; 537:1-11. [PMID: 38036060 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2023.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Cerebral ischemia (CI) is the main cause of stroke morbidity and disability. This study aims to identify the early molecular regulation responsible for the therapeutic effectiveness of the Herb pair Danshen-Honghua (DH) for CI. The major targets of DH were identified by searching the public database of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In addition, GeneCards, Disgenet, and GeneMap databases in OMIM were used to determine the disease targets of CI. A total of 88 common targets of DH and CI were selected, a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was established by Cytoscape, and 19 core targets were screened. These genes were primarily enriched in biological processes including wound healing, reaction to oxidative stress, and response to peptides, lipid and atherosclerosis, Age-rage signaling pathway, and TNF signaling pathway by KEGG and GO enrichments. The effective components of DH had stable binding to these key targets by molecular docking. Finally, it was verified that the mechanism of DH on CI treatment may be related to the activation of the TNF-α/JNK signaling pathway by establishing the middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) rat model.
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- Yangyang Zhang
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of TCM Encephalopathy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Key Laboratory of TCM Encephalopathy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of TCM Encephalopathy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Key Laboratory of TCM Encephalopathy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of TCM Encephalopathy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Center of Safety Evaluation and Research, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhang JC, Zhang HL, Xin XY, Zhu YT, Mao X, Hu HQ, Jin YX, Fan RW, Zhang XH, Ye Y, Li D. Mechanisms of Bushen Tiaoxue Granules against controlled ovarian hyperstimulation-induced abnormal morphology of endometrium based on network pharmacology. J Ovarian Res 2024; 17:25. [PMID: 38279186 PMCID: PMC10811918 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01339-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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Bushen Tiaoxue Granules (BTG) is an empirical Chinese herbal formula that has been used for the treatment of subfertility. The protective effect of BTG on controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH)-induced impaired endometrial receptivity has been reported in our previous study. This study aims to explore the mechanisms of BTG on ameliorating abnormal morphology of endometrium based on network pharmacology. Active compounds of BTG were identified via the traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology and UPLC-MS technology. The SwissTargetPrediction platform and HERB database were used to screen out the putative targets of BTG. Potential targets of endometrial dysfunction caused by COH were obtained from three GEO databases. Through the STRING database, the protein-protein interaction was carried out according to the cross-common targets of diseases and drugs. GO terms and KEGG pathways enrichment analyses were conducted via the Metascape database. AutoDock Vina was used for docking validation of the affinity between active compounds and potential targets. Finally, in vivo experiments were used to verify the potential mechanisms derived from network pharmacology study. A total of 141 effective ingredients were obtained from TCMSP and nine of which were verified in UPLC-MS. Six genes were selected through the intersection of 534 disease related genes and 165 drug potential targets. Enrichment analyses showed that BTG might reverse endometrial dysfunction by regulating adherens junction and arachidonic acid metabolism. Hematoxylin-eosin staining revealed that BTG ameliorated the loose and edematous status of endometrial epithelium caused by COH. The protein expression of FOXO1A, β-Catenin and COX-2 was decreased in the COH group, and was up-regulated by BTG. BTG significantly alleviates the edema of endometrial epithelium caused by COH. The mechanisms may be related to adheren junctions and activation of arachidonic acid metabolism. The potential active compounds quercetin, taxifolin, kaempferol, eriodictyol, and isorhamnetin identified from the BTG exhibit marginal cytotoxicity. Both high and low concentrations of kaempferol, eriodictyol, and taxifolin are capable of effectively ameliorating impaired hESC cellular activity.
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- Jia-Cheng Zhang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Dai S, Gu Y, Zhan Y, Zhang J, Xie L, Li Y, Lu Y, Yang R, Zhou E, Chen D, Liu S, Zheng S, Shi Z, Dong K, Dong R. The potential mechanism of Aidi injection against neuroblastoma-an investigation based on network pharmacology analysis. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1310009. [PMID: 38313313 PMCID: PMC10834740 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1310009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background: Aidi injection, a classic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, has been used on a broader scale in treating a variety of cancers. In this study, we aimed to explore the potential anti-tumor effects of Aidi injection in the treatment of neuroblastoma (NB) using network pharmacology (NP). Methods: To elucidate the anti-NB mechanism of Aidi injection, an NP-based approach and molecular docking validation were employed. The compounds and target genes were collected from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP) database and Bioinformatics Analysis Tool for Molecular mechANism of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BATMAN-TCM) database. The protein-protein interaction network was constructed using the STRING database. clusterProfiler (R package) was utilized to annotate the bioinformatics of hub target genes. The gene survival analysis was performed on R2, a web-based genomic analysis application. iGEMDOCK was used for molecular docking validation, and GROMACS was utilized to validate molecular docking results. Furthermore, we investigated the anticancer effects of gomisin B and ginsenoside Rh2 on human NB cells using a cell viability assay. The Western blot assay was used to validate the protein levels of target genes in gomisin B- and ginsenoside Rh2-treated NB cells. Results: A total of 2 critical compounds with 16 hub target genes were identified for treating NB. All 16 hub genes could potentially influence the survival of NB patients. The top three genes (EGFR, ESR1, and MAPK1) were considered the central hub genes from the drug-compound-hub target gene-pathway network. The endocrine resistance and estrogen signaling pathways were identified as the therapeutic pathways using the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis. Gomisin B and ginsenoside Rh2 showed a good binding ability to the target protein in molecular docking. The results of cell experiments showed the anti-NB effect of gomisin B and ginsenoside Rh2. In addition, the administration of gomisin B over-regulated the expression of ESR1 protein in MYCN-amplified NB cells. Conclusion: In the present study, we investigated the potential pharmacological mechanisms of Aidi against NB and revealed the anti-NB effect of gomisin B, providing clinical evidence of Aidi in treating NB and establishing baselines for further research.
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- Shuyang Dai
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of the Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine, Basic Medical Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Birth Defect, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Harakeh S, Niyazi HA, Niyazi HA, Abdalal SA, Mokhtar JA, Almuhayawi MS, Alkuwaity KK, Abujamel TS, Slama P, Haque S. Integrated Network Pharmacology Approach to Evaluate Bioactive Phytochemicals of Acalypha indica and Their Mechanistic Actions to Suppress Target Genes of Tuberculosis. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:2204-2219. [PMID: 38250414 PMCID: PMC10795024 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis is responsible for tuberculosis (TB) all over the world. Despite tremendous advancements in biomedical research, new treatment approaches, and preventive measures, TB incidence rates continue to ascend. The herbaceous plant Acalypha indica, also known as Indian Nettle, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and is known as one of the most important sources of medicines and pharmaceuticals for the medical therapy for a range of ailments. However, the precise molecular mechanism of its therapeutic action is still unknown. In this study, an integrated network pharmacology approach was employed to explore the potential mechanism of A. indica phytochemicals against TB. The active chemical components of A. indica were collected from two independent databases and published sources, whereas SwissTargetPrediction was used to identify the target genes of these phytochemicals. GeneCards and DisGeNET databases were employed to retrieve tuberculosis-related genes and variants. Following the evaluation of overlapped genes, gene enrichment analysis and PPI network analysis were performed using the DAVID and STRING databases, respectively. Later, to identify the potential target(s) for the disease, molecular docking was performed. A. indica revealed 9 active components with 259 potential therapeutic targets; TB attributed 694 intersecting genes from the two data sets; and both TB and A. indica overlapped 44 potential targets. The in-depth analysis based on the degree revealed that AKT1 and EGFR formed the foundation of the PPI network. Moreover, docking analysis followed by molecular dynamics simulations revealed that phytosterol and stigmasterol have higher binding affinities to AKT1 and EGFR to suppress tuberculosis. This study provides a convincing proof that A. indica can be exploited to target TB after experimental endorsement; further, it lays the framework for more experimental research on A. indica's anti-TB activity.
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- Steve Harakeh
- King
Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz
University, P.O. Box 80216, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Yousef
Abdul Latif Jameel Scientific Chair of Prophetic Medicine Application,
Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Vaccine
and Immunotherapy Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Vaccine
and Immunotherapy Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Vaccine
and Immunotherapy Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Department
of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Vaccine
and Immunotherapy Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Department
of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory
of Animal Immunology and Biotechnology, Department of Animal Morphology,
Physiology and Genetics, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, 61300 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Research
and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health
Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Gilbert
and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut 11022801, Lebanon
- Centre
of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 13306, United Arab
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Gao F, Zhou Y, Yu B, Xie H, Shi Y, Zhang X, Liu H. QiDiTangShen granules alleviates diabetic nephropathy podocyte injury: A network pharmacology study and experimental validation in vivo and vitro. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23535. [PMID: 38223704 PMCID: PMC10784173 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Background QiDiTangShen granules (QDTS), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compound prescription, have remarkable efficacy in diabetic nephropathy (DN) patients, and their pharmacological mechanism needs further exploration. Methods According to the active ingredients and targets of the QDTS in the TCMSP database, the network pharmacology of QDTS was investigated. The potential active ingredients were chosen based on the oral bioavailability and the drug similarity index. At the same time, targets for DN-related disease were obtained from GeneCards, OMIM, PharmGKB, TTD, and DrugBank. The TCM-component-target network and the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were constructed with the Cytoscape and STRING platforms, respectively, and then the core targets of DN were selected with CytoNCA. GO and KEGG enrichment analysis using R software. Molecular docking to identify the core targets of QDTS for DN. In vivo, db/db mice were treated as DN models, and the urine microalbuminuria, the pathological changes in the kidney and the protein expression levels of p-PI3K, p-Akt, JUN, nephrin and synaptopodin were detected by immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence method and Western blotting. After QDTS was used in vitro, the protein expression of mouse podocyte clone-5 (MPC5) cells was detected by immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and Western blot. Results Through network pharmacology analysis, 153 potential targets for DN in QDTS were identified, 19 of which were significant. The KEGG enrichment analysis indicated that QDTS might have therapeutic effects on IL-17, TNF, AGE-RAGE, PI3K-Akt, HIF-1, and EGFR through interfering with Akt1 and JUN. The main active ingredients in QDTS are quercetin, β-sitosterol, stigmasterol and kaempferol. Both in vivo and in vitro studies showed that QDTS could decrease the urine microalbuminuria and renal pathology of db/db mice, and alleviate podocyte injuries through the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Conclusion Through network pharmacology, in vivo and in vitro experiments, QDTS has been shown to improve the urine microalbuminuria and renal pathology in DN, and to reduce podocyte damage via the PI3K/Akt pathway.
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- Fei Gao
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, Renal Research Institute of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, Renal Research Institute of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, Renal Research Institute of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, Renal Research Institute of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Health Management Center, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Nephrology, Renal Research Institute of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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Lu J, Tang X, Zhang Y, Chu H, Jing C, Wang Y, Lou H, Zhu Z, Zhao D, Sun L, Cong D. Exploring the molecular mechanism of Yinao Fujian formula on ischemic stroke based on network pharmacology and experimental verification. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23742. [PMID: 38205280 PMCID: PMC10776953 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Background Ischemic stroke (IS) is a leading cause of long-term disability and even mortality, threatening people's lives. Yinao Fujian (YNFJ) formula is a Traditional Chinese Medicine formula that has been widely used to treat patients with IS. However, the molecular mechanism of YNFJ for the treatment of IS is still elusive. Our study aimed to explore the potential protective effect and the underlying mechanisms of YNFJ on IS using a network pharmacology approach coupled with experimental validation. Materials and methods Effective compounds of YNFJ were collected from BATMAN-TCM and TCMSP databases, while IS targets were obtained from GeneCards, OMIM, TTD and DrugBank databases. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed to further screen the hub targets of YNFJ in IS treatment. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses were used to identify the critical biological processes and signaling pathways of YNFJ for IS. Moreover, Nissl staining, HE, TTC staining and Tunel staining were used in the MCAO model to prove the neuroprotective effect of YNFJ. Oxidative damage, inflammatory factor release and related pathways were tested in MCAO rat model and hypoxia-induced BV2 cell model, respectively. Results We found that YNFJ treatment significantly alleviated MCAO-induced nerve damage and apoptosis. Then, network pharmacology screening combined with literature research revealed IL6, TNF, PTGS2, NFKBIA and NFE2L2 as the critical targets in a PPI network. Moreover, the top 20 signaling pathways and biological processes associated with the protective effects of YNFJ on IS were enriched through GO and KEGG analyses. Further analysis indicated that NF-κB and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathways might be highly involved in the protective effects of YNFJ on IS. Finally, in vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed that YNFJ inhibited the release of inflammatory factors (IL-6 and TNF-α) and MDA content, and increased the activity of SOD. In terms of the mechanism, YNFJ inhibited the release of inflammatory factors by suppressing the NF-κB pathway and decreased the expression of iNOS and COX-2 to protect microglia from inflammation damage. In addition, YNFJ initiated the dissociation of Keap-1 and Nrf2, and activated the downstream protein HO-1, NQO1, thus decreasing oxidative stress. Conclusion Taken together, the findings in our research showed that the protective effects of YNFJ on IS were mainly achieved by regulating the NF-κB and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathways to inhibit oxidative stress damage and inflammatory damage of microglia.
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- Jing Lu
- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Department of Tuina, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Department of Tuina, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Tuina, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Department of Tuina, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin, China
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Fan YM, Zhao QY, Wei YY, Wang HR, Ga Y, Zhang YN, Hao ZH. Qingjie decoction attenuated E.coli-induced diarrhea by regulating energy metabolism and alleviating inflammation based on network analysis and metabolomics. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:116806. [PMID: 37460028 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Diarrhea is a frequently encountered gastrointestinal complication in clinical practice, and E. coli is one of the main causative agents. Although Qingjie decoction (QJD) has been shown to be highly effective in treating diarrhea by eliminating heat-toxin, the underlying molecular mechanisms and pathways of QJD remain unclear. AIM OF REVIEW The aim of this research was to explore the effects and fundamental mechanism of QJD on diarrhea induced by E.coli in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Initially, we used UHPLC-MS/MS analysis to identify the chemical composition of QJD. Then, we constructed a visualization network using network pharmacology. Next, we utilized metabolomics to identify differentially expressed metabolites of QJD that are effective in treating diarrhea. RESULTS The chemical composition of QJD was analyzed using UHPLC-MS/MS, which identified a total of 292 components. Using a network pharmacology approach, 127 bioactive compounds of QJD were screened, targeting 171 potential diarrhea treatment targets. TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and CAT were identified as important targets through visualizing the PPI network. Enrichment analysis demonstrated significant enrichment in the TNF signaling pathway, IL-17 signaling pathway, and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. QJD showed beneficial effects, such as increased body weight, decreased fecal water content, and reduced inflammatory cell infiltration in the duodenum and colon, as well as maintaining the structure of the duodenum and colon. Metabolomic analysis revealed 32 differentially expressed metabolites in the control, model and QJD-H groups, including glucose, valine, and cysteine. Functional analysis indicated that differential metabolites were related to energy metabolism, including glucose metabolism, TCA cycle, and amino acid metabolism. CONCLUSION QJD significantly increased body weight, decreased water content in feces, relieved inflammatory cell infiltration, maintained the structure of duodenum and colon. Combining network analysis and metabolomics, QJD exerted therapeutic effects by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress, regulating glucose metabolism, tricarboxylic acid metabolism, and amino acid metabolism.
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- Yi-Meng Fan
- Key Biology Laboratory of Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Medicinal Function of Food, National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Biology Laboratory of Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Medicinal Function of Food, National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Biology Laboratory of Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Medicinal Function of Food, National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Biology Laboratory of Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Medicinal Function of Food, National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Biology Laboratory of Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Medicinal Function of Food, National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Biology Laboratory of Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Medicinal Function of Food, National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Biology Laboratory of Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, PR China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Medicinal Function of Food, National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100193, China.
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Zhang J, Li L. Network pharmacology prediction and molecular docking-based strategy to explore the potential mechanism of Radix Astragali against hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:516. [PMID: 38177197 PMCID: PMC10767094 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50605-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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To explore the anti-tumor effects of Radix Astragali on hypopharyngeal carcinoma and its mechanism. We have bioinformatically analyzed the potential targets of Radix Astragali and predicted the molecular mechanism of Radix Astragali treating of hypopharyngeal carcinoma. The binding process of the hub targets that could prolong the survival time of hypopharyngeal cancer patients with Radix Astragali was simulated by molecular docking. The results showed that 17 out of 36 hub targets could effectively improve the 5-year survival rate of hypopharyngeal cancer patients. Radix Astragali acts on hypopharyngeal carcinoma by regulating a signaling network formed by hub targets connecting multiple signaling pathways and is expected to become a drug for treating and prolonging hypopharyngeal carcinoma patients' survival time.
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- Jianing Zhang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Chaoyang, Liaoning, 122000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Chaoyang, Liaoning, 122000, China.
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Chen X, Hu L, Wang R, Luo M, Wei C, Li P, Yu H. Uncovering the mechanism of Naoxintong capsule against hypertension based on network analysis and in vitro experiments. Chem Biol Drug Des 2024; 103:e14440. [PMID: 38230784 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.14440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Naoxintong capsule (NXT) is a clinical drug for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, but its pharmacological mechanism against hypertension remains unclear. Data concerning the compounds and targets of NXT were obtained from the TCMSP and DrugBank, whereas data concerning hypertension-related genes were obtained from DisGeNET. The network was analyzed and established by STRING and Cytoscape, and function enrichment was analyzed by GO and KEGG analysis. Molecular docking was performed to analyze the interaction between ingredients and targets, cellular activity was evaluated by MTT assay, and RT-qPCR and western blot were used to evaluate the expressions of related genes. The results showed that 146 active therapeutic components can target hypertension-related genes, and we found that core genes were mainly involved in the metabolism of lipids, lipopolysaccharides, the inflammatory signaling pathway, and the oxidative stress pathway. In addition, there was high affinity between the components of NXT and targets of hypertension, where the former can increase cell viability and reduce the expressions of NOX4, MCP-1, BAX, TNF-α and IL-1β. Moreover, NXT inhibited the expressions of IL-6 and Fis1, as well as increased the expression of MCL-1. These results revealed the active compounds, hypertension targets, signaling pathways, and molecular mechanisms of NXT for treating hypertension, offering references for the clinical application of NXT and the treatment of hypertension.
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- Xiatian Chen
- Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Lai Xi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Wen D, Han W, Chen Q, Qi G, Gao M, Guo P, Liu Y, Wu Z, Fu S, Lu Q, Qiu Y. Integrating network pharmacology and experimental validation to explore the mechanisms of luteolin in alleviating fumonisin B1-induced intestinal inflammatory injury. Toxicon 2024; 237:107531. [PMID: 38013056 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Contamination with fumonisin B1 (FB1) represents a global health problem. FB1 exposure may also trigger intestinal injury by activating inflammatory responses, leading to a reduction in production performance and economic benefits. However, the mechanism of FB1-induced intestinal inflammatory injury is still unclear. At the same time, it is urgent to develop antibiotic alternatives and therapeutic targets to alleviate antibiotic resistance and to ensure effective treatment of intestinal inflammatory injury. We combined network pharmacology and in vitro experiments to explore the core therapeutic targets and potential mechanism of luteolin in FB1-induced intestinal inflammatory injury. Network pharmacology and molecular docking revealed that nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) p65, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), interleukin 6 (IL-6) and IL-1β are the important targets, and the NF-κB and ERK signalling pathways are critical in FB1-induced intestinal inflammatory injury. Besides, in vitro experiments further demonstrated that luteolin can inhibit FB1-induced intestinal inflammatory injury by inhibiting activation of the NF-κB and ERK signalling pathways and reducing the expression of IL-6 and IL-1β in IPEC-J2 cells. We have comprehensively illustrated the potential targets and molecular mechanism by which luteolin can alleviate FB1-induced intestinal inflammatory injury. Luteolin may be an effective antibiotic alternative to prevent intestinal inflammatory injury.
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- Defeng Wen
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China.
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Shahzadi A, Ashfaq UA, Khurshid M, Nisar MA, Syed A, Bahkali AH. Deciphering Multi-target Pharmacological Mechanism of Cucurbita pepo Seeds against Kidney Stones: Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Approach. Curr Pharm Des 2024; 30:295-309. [PMID: 38213175 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128271781231104151155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Urolithiasis is a prevalent condition with significant morbidity and economic implications. The economic burden associated with urolithiasis primarily stems from medical expenses. Previous literature suggests that herbal plants, including Cucurbita pepo, have lithotriptic capabilities. C. pepo is an annual, herbaceous, widely grown, and monoecious vegetative plant known for its antioxidants, fibers, and fatty acids. Recent studies on C. pepo seeds have shown therapeutic potential in reducing bladder stones and urodynamic illnesses, like kidney stones. However, the precise molecular and pharmacological mechanisms are unclear. OBJECTIVE In this research, we employed network pharmacology and molecular docking to examine the active compounds and biological mechanisms of Cucurbita pepo against kidney stones. METHODS Active constituents were obtained from previous studies and the IMPPAT database, with their targets predicted using Swiss target prediction. Kidney stone-associated genes were collected from DisGeNET and GeneCards. The active constituent-target-pathway network was constructed using Cytoscape, and the target protein-protein interaction network was generated using the STRING database. Gene enrichment analysis of C. pepo core targets was conducted using DAVID. Molecular docking was performed to identify potential kidney stone-fighting agents. RESULTS The findings revealed that Cucurbita pepo contains 18 active components and has 192 potential gene targets, including AR, EGFR, ESR1, AKT1, MAPK3, SRC, and MTOR. Network analysis demonstrated that C. pepo seeds may prevent kidney stones by influencing disease-related signaling pathways. Molecular docking indicated that key kidney stone targets (mTOR, EGFR, AR, and ESR1) effectively bind with active constituents of C. pepo. CONCLUSION These findings provide insight into the anti-kidney stone effects of Cucurbita pepo at a molecular level. In conclusion, this study contributes to understanding the potential of Cucurbita pepo in combating kidney stones and lays the foundation for further research.
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Affiliation(s)
- Aqsa Shahzadi
- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park 5042, Australia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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