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Xu L, Shi Y, Huang J, Feng L, Wang Y, Sik AG, Chen X, Liu K, Wang R, Jin M. Developmental toxicity assay of xanthatin in zebrafish embryos. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2024; 283:109957. [PMID: 38857669 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2024.109957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Xanthatin (XAN), a xanthanolide sesquiterpene lactone, isolated from Chinese herb, Xanthium strumarium L, has various pharmacological activities, such as antitumor activity and anti-inflammatory. However, little is known about its potential toxicity and the mechanism. Here, zebrafish model was used to study the developmental toxicity in vivo. Our results indicated that xanthatin increased the mortality and led to the morphological abnormalities including pericardial edema, yolk sac edema, curved body shape and hatching delay. Furthermore, xanthatin damaged the normal structure and/or function of heart, liver, immune and nervous system. ROS elevation and much more apoptosis cells were observed after xanthatin exposure. Gene expression results showed that oxidative stress-related genes nrf2 was inhibited, while oxidative stress-related genes (keap1 and nqo1) and apoptotic genes (caspase3, caspase9 and p53) were increased after xanthatin exposure. Mitophagy related genes pink1 and parkin, and wnt pathway (β-catenin, wnt8a and wnt11) were significantly increased after xanthatin exposure. Taken together, our finding indicated that xanthatin induced developmental toxicity, and the ROS elevation, apoptosis activation, dysregulation of mitophagy and wnt pathways were involved in the toxicity caused by xanthatin.
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- Liyan Xu
- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Institute of Physiology, Medical School, University of Pecs, Pecs H-7624, Hungary; Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, Pecs H-7624, Hungary
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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Yan H, Ding J, Li X, Li S, Zhang D. Arecoline induces neurotoxicity in HT22 cells via the promotion of endoplasmic reticulum stress and downregulation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:3410-3424. [PMID: 38450909 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24194] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Arecoline, the predominant bioactive substance extracted from areca nut (AN), is the world's fourth most frequently used psychoactive material. Research has revealed that chewing AN can affect the central nervous system (CNS) and may lead to neurocognitive deficits that are possibly linked to the action of arecoline. However, the mechanism behind the neurotoxicity caused by arecoline remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the neurotoxic effects of arecoline and its underlying mechanism. The results showed that arecoline caused cytotoxicity against HT22 cells in a dose-dependent manner and induced apoptosis by upregulating the expression of pro-apoptotic caspase and Bcl-2 family proteins. Furthermore, arecoline escalated intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and Ca2+ concentration with increasing doses, thereby motivating endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and ERS-associated apoptotic protein expression. Additionally, the study found that arecoline attenuates intracellular antioxidant defense by inhibiting the translocation of NF-E2-related factor-2 (Nrf2) into the nucleus and decreasing downstream Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) levels. The specific inhibitor Sodium 4-phenylbutyrate (4-PBA) can dramatically attenuate arecoline-mediated cell apoptosis and ERS-associated apoptotic pathway expression by blocking ERS. The antioxidant N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) also effectively reverses the arecoline-mediated increase of ERS-related apoptotic pathway protein levels by scavenging intracellular ROS accumulation. In conclusion, this study suggests that arecoline induces neurotoxicity in HT22 cells via ERS mediated by oxidative stress- and Ca2+ disturbance, as well as by downregulation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.
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- He Yan
- School of Forensic Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Forensic Science, School of Basic Medical Science, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Drug Addiction Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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Jia L, Gong Y, Jiang X, Fan X, Ji Z, Ma T, Li R, Liu F. Ginkgolide C inhibits ROS-mediated activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in chondrocytes to ameliorate osteoarthritis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 325:117887. [PMID: 38346525 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117887] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ginkgo biloba, as the most widely available medicinal plant worldwide, has been frequently utilized for treat cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, diabetic and other diseases. Due to its distinct pharmacological effects, it has been broadly applications in pharmaceuticals, health products, dietary supplements, and so on. Ginkgolide C (GC), a prominent extract of Ginkgo biloba, possesses potential in anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant efficacy. AIMS OF THE STUDY To determine whether GC mitigated the progressive degeneration of articular cartilage in a Monosodium Iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis (OA) rat model by inhibiting the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome, and the specific underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vivo, an OA rat model was established by intra-articular injection of MIA. The protective effect of GC (10 mg/kg) on articular cartilage was evaluated. Application of ATDC5 cells to elucidate the mechanism of the protective effect of GC on articular cartilage. Specifically, the expression levels of molecules associated with cartilage ECM degrading enzymes, OS, ERS, and NLRP3 inflammasome activation were analyzed. RESULTS In vivo, GC ameliorated MIA-induced OA rat joint pain, and exhibited remarkable anti-inflammatory and anti- ECM degradation effects via inhibition of the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome, the release of inflammatory factors, and the expression of matrix-degrading enzymes in cartilage. Mechanically, GC inhibited the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome by restraining ROS-mediated p-IRE1α and activating Nrf2/NQO1 signal path, thereby alleviating OA. The ROS scavenger NAC was as effective as GC in reducing ROS production and inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome. CONCLUSIONS GC have exerted chondroprotective effects by inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome.
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- Lina Jia
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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Zhang T, Wang C, Song A, Lei X, Li G, Sun H, Wang X, Geng Z, Shu G, Deng X. Water extract of earthworms mitigates mouse liver fibrosis by potentiating hepatic LKB1/Nrf2 axis to inhibit HSC activation and hepatocyte death. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 321:117495. [PMID: 38016572 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117495] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE When left untreated, liver fibrosis (LF) causes various chronic liver diseases. Earthworms (Pheretima aspergillum) are widely used in traditional medicine because of their capacity to relieve hepatic diseases. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to explore the anti-LF effects of water extract of earthworms (WEE) and the underlying molecular mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS A CCl4-induced mouse model of LF was used to study the impact of WEE on LF in vivo. The anti-LF activity of WEE in mice was compared with that of silybin, which can be clinically applied in LF intervention and was used as a positive control. Activation of LX-2 hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and apoptosis and ferroptosis of AML-12 hepatocytes induced by TGFβ1 were used as in vitro models. RESULTS WEE drastically improved LF in mice. WEE reduced markers of activated HSCs in mice and inhibited TGFβ1-induced activation of LX-2 HSCs in vitro. Additionally, WEE suppressed CCl4-induced apoptosis and ferroptosis in mouse hepatocytes. Mechanistically, WEE induced Nrf2 to enter the nuclei of the mouse liver cells, and the hepatic levels of Nrf2-downstream antioxidative factors increased. LKB1/AMPK/GSK3β is an upstream regulatory cascade of Nrf2. In the LF mouse model, WEE increased hepatic phosphorylated LKB1, AMPK, and GSK3β levels. Similar results were obtained for the LX-2 cells. In AML-12 hepatocytes and LX-2 HSCs, WEE elevated intracellular Nrf2 levels, promoted its nuclear translocation, and inhibited TGFβ1-induced ROS accumulation. Knocking down LKB1 abolished the impact of WEE on the AMPK/GSK3β/Nrf2 cascade and eliminated its protective effects against TGFβ1. CONCLUSIONS Our findings reveal that WEE improves mouse LF triggered by CCl4 and supports its application as a promising hepatoprotective agent against LF. The potentiation of the hepatic antioxidative AMPK/GSK3β/Nrf2 cascade by activating LKB1 and the subsequent suppression of HSC activation and hepatocyte apoptosis and ferroptosis are implicated in WEE-mediated alleviation of LF.
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- Tiantian Zhang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China.
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Jiang HY, Ma RA, Ji FL, Liu Y, Wang B, Fu SQ, Ma LS, Wang S, Liu CX, Guo Z, Li R, Wang YC, Sun W, Dong L, Dong CX, Sun DQ. Structure characterization of polysaccharides from Cistanche deserticola and their neuroprotective effects against oxidative stress in slow transit constipation mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129527. [PMID: 38246435 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129527] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Oxidative stress-induced enteric neuropathy is an important factor in slow transit constipation (STC). Cistanche deserticola crude polysaccharides (CDCP) are natural antioxidants with various biological activities. We prepared CDCP through water-extract and alcohol-precipitation methods. The structural characteristics of CDCP were analyzed by infrared spectroscopy and methylation analysis. The results showed that CDCP was primarily composed of (1 → 4)-linked glucans with minor amounts of pectic polysaccharides. Different doses of CDCP (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) were administered to loperamide-induced STC mice to explore the therapeutic effects of CDCP. Compared with the untreated group, CDCP treatment significantly improved constipation symptoms, relevant gut-regulating peptides levels, colonic pathological damage, and colonic myenteric nerons injury. CDCP enhanced the antioxidant capacity by decreasing Malondialdehyde (MDA) content, increasing Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) activity and Reduced Glutathione (GSH) content. CDCP significantly reduced oxidative stress-induced injury by preserving mitochondrial function in the colonic myenteric plexus. Furthermore, the neuroprotective effects of CDCP might be associated with the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway. Thus, our findings first revealed the potential of CDCP to protect the colonic myenteric plexus against oxidative stress-induced damage in STC, establishing CDCP as promising candidates for natural medicine in the clinical management of STC.
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- Hong-Yu Jiang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China; Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Children's Hospital (Children's Hospital of Tianjin University), Tianjin 300074, China
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical, Therapeutics and Diagnosis, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Children's Hospital (Children's Hospital of Tianjin University), Tianjin 300074, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory on Technologies Enabling Development of Clinical, Therapeutics and Diagnosis, School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China.
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Ma JQ. Gibberellic acid induced oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and apoptosis in the livers of gibel carp (Carassius auratus gibelio). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 267:106807. [PMID: 38183776 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106807] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Gibberellic acid (GA3), one of the most plant growth stimulator, is widely applied in agricultural regions and in beer industry. However, GA3 residue remained in soil and water can cause toxicity to all organisms. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms of GA3-induced hepatic injury in gibel carp (Carassius auratus gibelio). We found that GA3 exposure caused oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), and apoptosis. The gibel carp exposed to GA3 exhibited significant alteration in erythrocyte nuclei. GA3 induced liver damage, as indicated by increasing the aminopherase activities. GA3 led to oxidative stress by increasing malondialdehyde content and decreasing the activities of CAT and GPx. GA3 stimulated ERS and increased the expression of grp78, perk, eif2s1α, chop, atf4, ire1α, xbp1, and atf6. Additionally, GA3 down-regulated the level of anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2 and up-regulated the levels of pro-apoptotic genes bax and caspase-3. Overall results demonstrated that GA3 caused hepatic injury in gibel carp by increasing oxidative stress, ERS, and apoptosis.
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- Jie-Qing Ma
- College of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Xuyuan road, Zigong City, Sichuan Province 643000, China.
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LeFort KR, Rungratanawanich W, Song BJ. Contributing roles of mitochondrial dysfunction and hepatocyte apoptosis in liver diseases through oxidative stress, post-translational modifications, inflammation, and intestinal barrier dysfunction. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:34. [PMID: 38214802 PMCID: PMC10786752 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-05061-7] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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This review provides an update on recent findings from basic, translational, and clinical studies on the molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis of hepatocytes in multiple liver diseases, including but not limited to alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and drug-induced liver injury (DILI). While the ethanol-inducible cytochrome P450-2E1 (CYP2E1) is mainly responsible for oxidizing binge alcohol via the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system, it is also responsible for metabolizing many xenobiotics, including pollutants, chemicals, drugs, and specific diets abundant in n-6 fatty acids, into toxic metabolites in many organs, including the liver, causing pathological insults through organelles such as mitochondria and endoplasmic reticula. Oxidative imbalances (oxidative stress) in mitochondria promote the covalent modifications of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids through enzymatic and non-enzymatic mechanisms. Excessive changes stimulate various post-translational modifications (PTMs) of mitochondrial proteins, transcription factors, and histones. Increased PTMs of mitochondrial proteins inactivate many enzymes involved in the reduction of oxidative species, fatty acid metabolism, and mitophagy pathways, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, energy depletion, and apoptosis. Unique from other organelles, mitochondria control many signaling cascades involved in bioenergetics (fat metabolism), inflammation, and apoptosis/necrosis of hepatocytes. When mitochondrial homeostasis is shifted, these pathways become altered or shut down, likely contributing to the death of hepatocytes with activation of inflammation and hepatic stellate cells, causing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. This review will encapsulate how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to hepatocyte apoptosis in several types of liver diseases in order to provide recommendations for targeted therapeutics.
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- Karli R LeFort
- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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Xu S, Chen S, Liu Y, Jia X, Jiang X, Che L, Lin Y, Zhuo Y, Feng B, Fang Z, Li J, Hua L, Wang J, Zhang R, Ren Z, Wu D. Generation of Porcine Angiogenin 4-Expressing Pichia pastoris and Its Protection against Intestinal Inflammatory Injury. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:153-165. [PMID: 38130066 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Antimicrobial peptides have been extensively studied as potential alternatives to antibiotics. Porcine angiogenin 4 (pANG4) is a novel antimicrobial peptide in the angiogenin (ANG) family, which may have a regulatory effect on intestinal microflora. The object of present study is obtained pANG4 protein by heterologous expression, so as to explore the biological function of recombinant pANG4 (rpANG4). The pANG4 was expressed in Pichia pastoris (P. pastoris) and anti-inflammatory effects were investigated in intestinal porcine epithelial cell line-J2 (IPEC-J2) and mice. Purified rpANG4 had bacteriostatic activity and did not cause hemolysis or cytotoxicity at concentrations below 128 μg/mL. Purified rpANG4 increased the activity of IPEC-J2 and reduced apoptosis in vitro. rpANG4 reduced the pro-inflammatory gene expression and upregulated tight junction protein gene expression during inflammation. rpANG4 alleviated lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced liver and spleen damage, intestinal inflammation, jejunal apoptosis genes' expression, and improved immune function in an in vivo mice model. rpANG4 increased tight junction protein gene expression in jejunum, thereby improving the jejunum intestinal barrier function. In conclusion, rpANG4 had antibacterial activity, inhibited intestinal inflammation, improved intestinal barrier function, and alleviated liver and spleen damage. The current study contributes to the development of antibiotic substitutes and the improvement of animal health.
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- Shengyu Xu
- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health, Key Laboratory of Environmental Hazard and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, P. R. China
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- Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, P. R. China
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Wakai E, Shiromizu T, Otaki S, Koiwa J, Tamaru S, Nishimura Y. Lansoprazole Ameliorates Isoniazid-Induced Liver Injury. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:82. [PMID: 38256915 PMCID: PMC10821343 DOI: 10.3390/ph17010082] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Isoniazid is a first-line drug in antitubercular therapy. Isoniazid is one of the most commonly used drugs that can cause liver injury or acute liver failure, leading to death or emergency liver transplantation. Therapeutic approaches for the prevention of isoniazid-induced liver injury are yet to be established. In this study, we identified the gene expression signature for isoniazid-induced liver injury using a public transcriptome dataset, focusing on the differences in susceptibility to isoniazid in various mouse strains. We predicted that lansoprazole is a potentially protective drug against isoniazid-induced liver injury using connectivity mapping and an adverse event reporting system. We confirmed the protective effects of lansoprazole against isoniazid-induced liver injury using zebrafish and patients' electronic health records. These results suggest that lansoprazole can ameliorate isoniazid-induced liver injury. The integrative approach used in this study may be applied to identify novel functions of clinical drugs, leading to drug repositioning.
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- Eri Wakai
- Department of Integrative Pharmacology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu 514-8507, Mie, Japan; (E.W.); (T.S.); (S.O.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Integrative Pharmacology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu 514-8507, Mie, Japan; (E.W.); (T.S.); (S.O.); (J.K.)
- Mie University Research Center for Cilia and Diseases, Tsu 514-8507, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Pharmacology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu 514-8507, Mie, Japan; (E.W.); (T.S.); (S.O.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Integrative Pharmacology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu 514-8507, Mie, Japan; (E.W.); (T.S.); (S.O.); (J.K.)
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- Clinical Research Support Center, Mie University Hospital, Tsu 514-8507, Mie, Japan;
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- Department of Integrative Pharmacology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu 514-8507, Mie, Japan; (E.W.); (T.S.); (S.O.); (J.K.)
- Mie University Research Center for Cilia and Diseases, Tsu 514-8507, Mie, Japan
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Li X, Wu Q, Chen D, Bai Y, Yang Y, Xu S. Environment-relevant concentrations of cadmium induces necroptosis and inflammation; baicalein maintains gill homeostasis through suppressing ROS/ER stress signaling in common carps (Cyprinus carpio L.). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 340:122805. [PMID: 37913980 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122805] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a major contaminant in natural environments and exerts adverse effects on aquatic biota at low concentrations. Gill is as vital respiratory organ and may cause pollutants to enter fish during gas exchange. Baicalein (BAI), as a kind of flavonoids, possess antioxidant properties through inactivating free radicals. To confirm the potential effects and approaches of BAI addition in maintaining the gill stability, 90 common carps (Cyprinus carpio L.) were selected and randomly divided into water environment exposure group (0.22 mg/L Cd) and/or feed added with 0.10 g/kg BAI for 30 days. The analysis of ion content in serum showed that Cd exposure disturbed ion homeostasis, and BAI could reduce serum Cd concentration. The histopathological results of gills showed that Cd exposure caused gill tissue lesions and structural damage, and BAI feeding effectively alleviated this damage. In addition, BAI could enhance antioxidant activity and activate Nrf2/HO-1 axis, thereby reducing oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Moreover, BAI lightened cytokine imbalance, inflammatory response, and necroptosis. Overall, the results indicated that BAI feeding could maintain gill homeostasis against Cd poisoning via the ROS/ER stress signaling. This trial revealed the properties of BAI resistance to metal Cd in aquaculture and partially elucidated its mechanism.
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- Xiaojing Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Key Laboratory of the Provincial Education Department of Heilongjiang for Common Animal Disease Prevention and Treatment, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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Rohit Singh T, Ezhilarasan D, Karthick M, Shree Harini K. Lagerstroemia speciosa Pers. (Lythraceae) Ethanolic Extract Attenuates Isoniazid-Induced Oxidative Stress and Hepatic Inflammation in Rats. Cureus 2024; 16:e51609. [PMID: 38313882 PMCID: PMC10837052 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51609] [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: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background Drug-induced liver injury is a common cause of acute liver failure. Isoniazid (INH) is used as a first-line treatment for tuberculosis. Clinical and experimental studies have reported abnormal liver function after INH therapy. Lagerstroemia speciosa Pers., commonly known as banaba, has been traditionally used to treat various ailments including diabetes and obesity due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Aim To investigate the hepatoprotective effect of ethanolic banaba leaf extract (EBLE) against INH-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Materials and methods A total of 30 male Wistar albino rats (150 - 200 g) were divided into five groups (n = 6). Group I rats were served as a control and were administered dimethyl sulfoxide for the first 30 days and water for the next 30 consecutive days. Group II rats were administered INH (50 mg/kg, p.o.) once in the first 30 consecutive days and sacrificed at Day 30. Group III rats were administered INH for 30 consecutive days and left without treatment for the next 30 days. In Groups IV and V, rats were post-treated orally with EBLE 250 and 500 mg/kg, p.o. (0.3 ml/rat) for 30 days after INH administration. At the end of Day 60, the remaining group of animals were sacrificed. The blood and liver tissues were collected. The marker enzymes of hepatotoxicity, oxidative stress markers, inflammatory markers, and histopathology were analyzed. Results INH administration induced significant elevation of marker enzymes (aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, bilirubin, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase) of hepatotoxicity in the serum. This treatment also increased lipid peroxidation and proinflammatory marker expression (tumor necrosis factor-alpha, transforming growth factor-beta, and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) except inhibitor of NF-κB) and decreased antioxidants such superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione in the liver tissue. All these abnormalities were significantly mitigated after treatment with EBLE. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that EBLE can be used for INH-induced hepatotoxicity.
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- T Rohit Singh
- Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Rani J, Dhull SB, Rose PK, Kidwai MK. Drug-induced liver injury and anti-hepatotoxic effect of herbal compounds: a metabolic mechanism perspective. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 122:155142. [PMID: 37913641 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is the most challenging and thought-provoking liver problem for hepatologists owing to unregulated medication usage in medical practices, nutritional supplements, and botanicals. Due to underreporting, analysis, and identification issues, clinically evaluated medication hepatotoxicity is prevalent yet hard to quantify. PURPOSE This review's primary objective is to thoroughly compare pharmaceutical drugs and herbal compounds that have undergone clinical trials, focusing on their metabolic mechanisms contributing to the onset of liver illnesses and their hepatoprotective effects. METHODS The data was gathered from several online sources, such as PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, using appropriate keywords. RESULTS The prevalence of conventional and herbal medicine is rising. A comprehensive understanding of the metabolic mechanism is necessary to mitigate the hepatotoxicity induced by drugs and facilitate the incorporation or substitution of herbal medicine instead of pharmaceuticals. Moreover, pre-clinical pharmacological research has the potential to facilitate the development of natural products as therapeutic agents, displaying promising possibilities for their eventual clinical implementation. CONCLUSIONS Acetaminophen, isoniazid, rifampicin, diclofenac, and pyrogallol have been identified as the most often reported synthetic drugs that produce hepatotoxicity by oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and fibrosis during the last several decades. Due to their ability to downregulate many factors (such as cytokines) and activate several enzyme/enzyme systems, herbal substances (such as Gingko biloba extract, curcumin, resveratrol, and silymarin) provide superior protection against harmful mechanisms which induce hepatotoxicity with fewer adverse effects than their synthetic counterparts.
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- Jyoti Rani
- Department of Botany, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa 125055, Haryana, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa 125055, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Energy and Environmental Sciences, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa 125055, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Energy and Environmental Sciences, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa 125055, Haryana, India
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Yu J, Zhao L, Wang Z, Yue T, Wang X. Guided discovery of hepatoprotective polyhydroxy cembrane-type diterpenoids from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii by MS/MS molecular networking. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023; 216:113897. [PMID: 37866446 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113897] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Seven previously undescribed polyhydroxy cembrane-type diterpenoids, olibanols A-G (1-7) were obtained from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii by means of MS/MS molecular networking. Compound 2 possessed four hydroxy groups, 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 had three hydroxy groups, 7 with one hydroxy group, among which 1 and 4 were a pair of epimers with double bond at C-3 and hydroxy at C-8. Structures of these previously undescribed compounds were determined by NMR analysis and ECD calculations. All the polyhydroxy cembrane-type diterpenoids obtained were assayed for their hepatoprotective effects against the anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatic damage to the HRZ-induced HepG2 cells. As results indicated, compounds 3, 4, and 6 showed significant hepatoprotective effects against the hepatic damage via the Nrf2 signal pathway, which could be developed as potential hepatoprotective agents against the anti-tuberculosis drug-induced hepatic damage.
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- Jinqian Yu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China; Key Laboratory for Applied Techonology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), China.
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- Chemical Technology Research Institute of Shandong, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Jinan, 250014, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China; Key Laboratory for Applied Techonology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), China.
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- Chemical Technology Research Institute of Shandong, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Jinan, 250014, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250014, China; Key Laboratory for Applied Techonology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), China.
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Zheng S, Zhang Q, Shi X, Luo C, Chen J, Zhang W, Wu K, Tang S. Developmental hazards of 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether induced endoplasmic reticulum stress on early life stages of zebrafish (Danio rerio). ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 267:115615. [PMID: 37890256 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115615] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants are known to have adverse effects on the development of organisms. We investigated the molecular mechanisms associated with the developmental hazards of 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) in zebrafish, as well as the behavioral and morphological alterations involved, focusing on endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), oxidative stress, and apoptosis. Our study revealed behavioral alterations in zebrafish exposed to BDE-47, including impaired motor activity, reduced exploration, and abnormal swimming patterns. In addition, we observed malformations in craniofacial regions and other developmental abnormalities that may be associated with ERS-induced cellular dysfunction. BDE-47 exposure showed apparent changes in ERS, oxidative stress, and apoptosis biomarkers at different developmental stages in zebrafish through gene expression analysis and enzyme activity assays. The study indicated that exposure to BDE-47 results in ERS, as supported by the upregulation of ERS-related genes and increased activity of ERS markers. In addition, oxidative stress-related genes showed different expression patterns, suggesting that oxidative stress is involved in the BDE-47 toxic effects. Moreover, an assessment of apoptotic biomarkers revealed an imbalance in the expression levels of pro- and anti-apoptotic genes, suggesting that BDE-47 exposure activated the apoptotic pathway. These results highlight the complex interactions between ERS, oxidative stress, apoptosis, behavioral alterations, and morphological malformations following BDE-47 exposure in zebrafish. Understanding the mechanisms of toxicity of developmental hazards is essential to elucidate the toxicological effects of environmental contaminants. The knowledge can help develop strategies to mitigate their adverse effects on the health of ecosystems and humans.
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- Shukai Zheng
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Shantou Plastic surgery Clinical Research Center, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Shantou Plastic surgery Clinical Research Center, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Shantou Plastic surgery Clinical Research Center, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China; Shantou Plastic surgery Clinical Research Center, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China.
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Cao X, An J, Zhu S, Feng M, Gang Y, Wen C, Hu B. Nuclear factor E2-associated factor 2 and musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma K mediate regulation glutathione peroxidase of Cristaria plicata after microcystin-induced oxidative stress. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 273:109742. [PMID: 37689170 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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Nuclear factor E2-associated factor 2 (Nrf2)/Antioxidant Response Element (ARE) signaling pathway is an endogenous antioxidant pathway that protects cells from oxidative damage. This pathway is triggered when aquatic organisms are exposed to environmental toxicants. In this study, CpMafK (musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma K of Cristaria plicata) mRNA expression in hepatopancreas and gills were up regulated after Cristaria plicata (C. plicata) was exposed to microcystin (MC), which showed that CpMafK protected C. plicata from MC. After MC treatment and CpNrf2 (Nrf2 of Cristaria plicata) knockdown, the mRNA expression of CpMafK was down regulated. After MC treatment and CpMafK knockdown, the mRNA expression of CpNrf2 was down regulated. Indicating that the expression of CpNrf2 was positively correlated with CpMafK. CpGPx (GPx of Cristaria plicata) mRNA was also down regulated with the down regulation of CpMafK and CpNrf2. CpGPx promoter contains a variety of transcription factor binding sites, including Nrf2, ARE elements, etc. Gel blocking experiments showed that CpNrf2/CpMafK heterodimers were bound to CpGPx promoters in vitro. Dual luciferase reporter assay showed that CpNrf2/CpMafK heterodimer negatively regulated CpGPx promoter in cells. In conclusion, Nrf2 and MafK mediate regulation of GPx play a crucial role in protecting bivalves from MC.
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- Xinying Cao
- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- College of Life Science, Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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Shi Y, Li L, Wang C, Huang J, Feng L, Chen X, Sik AG, Liu K, Jin M, Wang R. Developmental toxicity induced by chelerythrine in zebrafish embryos via activating oxidative stress and apoptosis pathways. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 273:109719. [PMID: 37586581 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Chelerythrine (CHE), a natural benzophenanthridine alkaloid, possesses various biological and pharmacological activities, such as antimicrobial, antitumor and anti-inflammatory effects. However, its adverse side effect has not been fully elucidated. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the developmental toxicity of CHE in zebrafish. We found that CHE could lead to a notably increase of the mortality and malformation rate, while lead to reduction of the hatching rate and body length. CHE also could affect the normal developing processes of the heart, liver and phagocytes in zebrafish. Furthermore, the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptosis levels were notably increased. In addition, the mRNA expressions of genes (bax, caspase-9, p53, SOD1, KEAP1, TNF-α, STAT3 and NF-κB) were significantly increased, while the bcl2 and nrf2 were notably inhibited by CHE. These results indicated that the elevation of ROS and apoptosis were involved in the developmental toxicity induced by CHE. In conclusion, CHE exhibits a developmental toxicity in zebrafish, which helps to understand the potential toxic effect of CHE.
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- Yuxin Shi
- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Institute of Physiology, Medical School, University of Pecs, Pecs H-7624, Hungary; Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, Pecs H-7624, Hungary; Institute of Clinical Sciences, Medical School, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan 250103, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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Huang L, Wang Z, Liu J, Wan M, Liu J, Liu F, Tu X, Xiao J, Liao X, Lu H, Zhang S, Cao Z. Apatinib induces zebrafish hepatotoxicity by inhibiting Wnt signaling and accumulation of oxidative stress. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:2679-2690. [PMID: 37551640 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Apatinib, a small-molecule VEGFR2-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has shown potent anticancer activity in various clinical cancer treatments, but also different adverse reactions. Therefore, it is necessary to study its potential toxicity and working mechanism. We used zebrafish to investigate the effects of apatinib on the development of embryos. Zebrafish exposed to 2.5, 5, and 10 μM apatinib showed adverse effects such as decreased liver area, pericardial oedema, slow yolk absorption, bladder atrophy, and body length shortening. At the same time, it leads to abnormal liver tissue structure, liver function and related gene expression. Furthermore, after exposure to apatinib, oxidative stress levels were significantly elevated but liver developmental toxicity was effectively ameliorated with oxidative stress inhibitor treatment. Apatinib induces down-regulation of key target genes of Wnt signaling pathway in zebrafish, and it is found that Wnt activator can significantly rescue liver developmental defects. These results suggest that apatinib may induce zebrafish hepatotoxicity by inhibiting the Wnt signaling pathway and up-regulating oxidative stress, helping to strengthen our understanding of rational clinical application of apatinib.
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- Ling Huang
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Children's Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Jiangxi Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Children's Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Clinical Research Center of Affiliated Hospital of Jinggangshan University, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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Aquino de Queiroz JL, Medeiros LG, Augusto da Silva K, Fontes Galvão FM, Oliveira do Nascimento JH, Martínez-Huitle CA, Castro PS. Development of recycled and miniaturized electroanalytical sensor: Probing isoniazid determination in environmental water matrices. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 341:140030. [PMID: 37669719 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140030] [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: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Surface water pollution has become relevant because growing population and intense industrial activities. Thus, to protect the environment from contamination, recently the electroanalytical sensors that require small sample volume and easy preparation have shown a prominent performance for pharmaceuticals monitoring. For this purpose, a miniaturized electrochemical platform was developed based on recycling obsolete computer integrated circuits (microchips), fitting with the ideals of green chemistry and circular economy. The gold microelectrodes array (Au-μEA) was easily exposed by polishing the device surface and then characterized by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and cyclic voltammetry. To enhance the analytical performance for isoniazid detection, the Au-μEA was modified with electrochemically reduced graphene oxide (ERGO). The developed sensor presented a linear range between 5 and 100 μmol L-1 and a limit of detection of 1.38 μmol L-1 demonstrating a reliable performance. Looking to its environmental application, the ERGO/Au-μEA sensor was used for isoniazid quantification in lagoon, river, tap water and synthetic effluent spiked samples with recovery values between 92.5 and 108.4%. Thus, this research field opens up new possibilities in global water-related issues contributing with innovative sustainable solutions.
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- Jorge Leandro Aquino de Queiroz
- Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Institute of Chemistry, Lagoa Nova, CEP 59.072-970, Natal, RN, Brazil; Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande Do Norte, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Institute of Chemistry, Lagoa Nova, CEP 59.072-970, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Institute of Chemistry, Lagoa Nova, CEP 59.072-970, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Institute of Chemistry, Lagoa Nova, CEP 59.072-970, Natal, RN, Brazil.
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He M, Guo X, Jia J, Zhang J, Zhou X, Wei L, Yu J, Wang S, Feng L. Regulatory mechanisms underlying endoplasmic reticulum stress involvement in the development of gestational diabetes mellitus entail the CHOP-PPARα-NF-κB pathway. Placenta 2023; 142:46-55. [PMID: 37639950 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2023.08.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We investigated the proinflammatory functions of endoplasmic reticulum stress and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) in the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their relationship in regulating inflammation in GDM. METHODS This study was performed on placentas of normal pregnant women, women with GDM, and HTR8 cells. Transmission electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, Western blot analysis, and RT-PCR were performed to analyze ERS and PPARα expression on both normal and GDM pregnancy placentas. ELISA was performed to analyze inflammatory biomarkers. To generate models of the GDM-like state, placentas of normal pregnancy were treated with LPS and polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (poly [I:C]). TG, CHOP plasmid, and CHOP siRNA were assessed as to their regulation of HTR8 cells to discern the relationship between ERS and PPARα in regulating the inflammation associated with GDM. RESULTS ERS was elevated in GDM placentas, induced the secretion of IL-6 and TNF-α, and attenuated the expression of GLUT-4. PPARα was diminished in GDM placentas and inhibited the inflammatory responses via the NF-κB nuclear-transport process. 4-PBA reduced CHOP and augmented PPARα, and it decreased IL-6 and TNF-α in our GDM-like explant. However, with both 4-PBA and MK886 treatment, we noted no significant difference in CHOP expression. The level of PPARα was reduced, and that of NF-κB p65 in the nucleus was elevated with TG treatment in the HTR8/Svneo. Knockdown of CHOP increased PPARα and reduced NF-κB p65, while expression of PPARα declined, and that of NF-κB p65 rose with the application of CHOP when HTR8 cells were treated with TG. CONCLUSIONS ERS contributes to the pathophysiology of GDM in pregnancy via the CHOP-PPARα-NF-κB-signalling pathway by inducing aberrant activation of inflammation and insulin resistance.
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- Mengzhou He
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Wuhan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.
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Banerjee P, Gaddam N, Chandler V, Chakraborty S. Oxidative Stress-Induced Liver Damage and Remodeling of the Liver Vasculature. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2023; 193:1400-1414. [PMID: 37355037 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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As an organ critically important for targeting and clearing viruses, bacteria, and other foreign material, the liver operates via immune-tolerant, anti-inflammatory mechanisms indispensable to the immune response. Stress and stress-induced factors disrupt the homeostatic balance in the liver, inflicting tissue damage, injury, and remodeling. These factors include oxidative stress (OS) induced by viral infections, environmental toxins, drugs, alcohol, and diet. A recurrent theme seen among stressors common to multiple liver diseases is the induction of mitochondrial dysfunction, increased reactive oxygen species expression, and depletion of ATP. Inflammatory signaling additionally exacerbates the condition, generating a proinflammatory, immunosuppressive microenvironment and activation of apoptotic and necrotic mechanisms that disrupt the integrity of liver morphology. These pathways initiate signaling pathways that significantly contribute to the development of liver steatosis, inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancers. In addition, hypoxia and OS directly enhance angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in chronic liver diseases. Late-stage consequences of these conditions often narrow the outcomes for liver transplantation or result in death. This review provides a detailed perspective on various stress-induced factors and the specific focus on role of OS in different liver diseases with special emphasis on different molecular mechanisms. It also highlights how resultant changes in the liver vasculature correlate with pathogenesis.
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- Priyanka Banerjee
- Department of Medical Physiology, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas.
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas.
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Han X, Liu K, Fu A, Ma Z, Wang Z, Li X, Tang X, Zhang D, Li G. Heterolactone and Heterolactams A-M, Verticillane Diterpenoids with Anti-Inflammatory and Hepatoprotective Activities from the Soft Coral Heteroxenia ghardaqensis. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2023; 86:2131-2138. [PMID: 37672747 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Fourteen new verticillane diterpenoids, heterolactone (1) and heterolactams A-M (2-14), were isolated from the soft coral Heteroxenia ghardaqensis. They structurally share the same 6/12 bicyclic carbon skeleton that is not commonly encountered in marine organisms. The structures, including the absolute configurations, were determined by extensive spectroscopic analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, calculated ECD spectra, and DP4+ probability analyses. Compounds 5, 8, and 9 showed anti-inflammatory activities, and 2, 8, and 12 displayed hepatoprotective activities in zebrafish assays.
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- Xiao Han
- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, People's Republic of China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Marine Drugs and Biological Products, National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266235, People's Republic of China
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Shi M, Zhang J, Li M, Zhao Y, Guo Y, Xu J, Liu R, Li Z, Ren D, Liu P. Liquiritigenin Confers Liver Protection by Enhancing NRF2 Signaling through Both Canonical and Non-canonical Signaling Pathways. J Med Chem 2023; 66:11324-11334. [PMID: 37534604 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c00815] [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: 08/04/2023]
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Oxidative stress plays a critical role in drug-induced liver injury. In recent years, liquiritigenin (LQ), a natural flavonoid distributed in Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gan Cao), shows protective effects against oxidative hepatotoxicity. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we mainly investigated the role of NRF2, a core transcription factor in oxidative stress, in LQ-induced hepatoprotection. Our results indicated that the function of LQ to eliminate reactive oxygen species in liver cells was dependent on NRF2 activation. Both a canonical signaling pathway and a non-canonical signaling pathway are involved in LQ-induced NRF2 activation. LQ induced NRF2 activation in a KEAP1-C151-dependent manner partially. Meanwhile, LQ led to the blockage of autophagic flux and upregulation of p62, which competitively bound with KEAP1 and conferred NRF2 activation in a KEAP1-C151-independent manner. Totally, our study reveals a novel molecular mechanism underlying the hepatoprotection of LQ, providing a new insight into the pathogenesis and therapeutic strategy of oxidative liver injury.
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- Mengjiao Shi
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- International Joint Research Center on Cell Stress and Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatic & Splenic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- International Joint Research Center on Cell Stress and Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatic & Splenic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatic & Splenic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- International Joint Research Center on Cell Stress and Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatic & Splenic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- International Joint Research Center on Cell Stress and Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatic & Splenic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatic & Splenic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- International Joint Research Center on Cell Stress and Disease Diagnosis and Therapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatic & Splenic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related To Diseases, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education of China, Xi'an 710061, China
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Patil VS, Harish DR, Sampat GH, Roy S, Jalalpure SS, Khanal P, Gujarathi SS, Hegde HV. System Biology Investigation Revealed Lipopolysaccharide and Alcohol-Induced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Resembled Hepatitis B Virus Immunobiology and Pathogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11146. [PMID: 37446321 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241311146] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Hepatitis B infection caused by the hepatitis B virus is a life-threatening cause of liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Researchers have produced multiple in vivo models for hepatitis B virus (HBV) and, currently, there are no specific laboratory animal models available to study HBV pathogenesis or immune response; nonetheless, their limitations prevent them from being used to study HBV pathogenesis, immune response, or therapeutic methods because HBV can only infect humans and chimpanzees. The current study is the first of its kind to identify a suitable chemically induced liver cirrhosis/HCC model that parallels HBV pathophysiology. Initially, data from the peer-reviewed literature and the GeneCards database were compiled to identify the genes that HBV and seven drugs (acetaminophen, isoniazid, alcohol, D-galactosamine, lipopolysaccharide, thioacetamide, and rifampicin) regulate. Functional enrichment analysis was performed in the STRING server. The network HBV/Chemical, genes, and pathways were constructed by Cytoscape 3.6.1. About 1546 genes were modulated by HBV, of which 25.2% and 17.6% of the genes were common for alcohol and lipopolysaccharide-induced hepatitis. In accordance with the enrichment analysis, HBV activates the signaling pathways for apoptosis, cell cycle, PI3K-Akt, TNF, JAK-STAT, MAPK, chemokines, NF-kappa B, and TGF-beta. In addition, alcohol and lipopolysaccharide significantly activated these pathways more than other chemicals, with higher gene counts and lower FDR scores. In conclusion, alcohol-induced hepatitis could be a suitable model to study chronic HBV infection and lipopolysaccharide-induced hepatitis for an acute inflammatory response to HBV.
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- Vishal S Patil
- ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, India
- KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi 590010, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, India
- KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi 590010, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, India
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- KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi 590010, India
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- KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi 590010, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, India
- KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi 590010, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, India
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Li X, Li C, Li C, Wu C, Bai Y, Zhao X, Bai Z, Zhang X, Xiao X, Niu M. A novel perspective on the preventive treatment of hydrazine compound-induced liver injury: Isoniazid liver injury as an example. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 315:116616. [PMID: 37182677 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Anethum graveolens L. (dill), which has been used as a medicine, spice and aromatic plant since ancient times, is not only a traditional Chinese medicines but also an important medicinal and functional food in Europe and Central and South Asia. In ethnomedicine, dill reportedly exerts a protective effect on the liver and has been widely used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of jaundice in the liver and spleen and inflammatory gout diseases in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, studies have found that dill can regulate the NAT2 enzyme, and this plant was thus selected to study its alleviating effect on isoniazid liver injury. AIM OF THE STUDY The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of dill on alleviating liver injury induced by hydrazine compounds represented by isoniazid through the use of network pharmacology combined with in vivo and in vitro experimental verifications. MATERIALS AND METHODS First, we screened the key targets of dill in the treatment of liver injury through the use of network pharmacology; we then performed GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses using the DAVID database. We also verified the alleviative and anti-inflammatory effects of dill on isoniazid liver injury in rats by animal experiments. We further investigated the modulating effect of dill on the enzymatic activity of NAT2, a common metabolizing enzyme of hydrazine compounds. RESULTS A total of 111 key targets were screened through network pharmacology. In vivo experiments showed that dill reduced the amount of inflammatory factors produced by isoniazid, such as IL-10, IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6, restored the levels of ALT, AST, r-GT, AKP and TBA in vivo, and attenuated isoniazid liver injury. Both in vivo and vitro results indicated that dill could regulate the expression of NAT2 enzymes. CONCLUSIONS The results tentatively demonstrate that dill can alleviate isoniazid liver injury through multiple components, targets and pathways and exerts a regulatory effect on the NAT2 enzyme, and these findings thus provide new ideas for subsequent studies on hydrazide liver injury--reducing the risk of hydrazide-induced liver injury through anti-inflammation and regulation of NAT2 enzymes.
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- Xinyu Li
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China; Department of Liver Disease, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, China.
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- Department of Liver Disease, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, China; School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, China.
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- Department of Hematology, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 8 Dongda Street, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100071, China; College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, 671000, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China; Department of Liver Disease, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, China.
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- Department of Hematology, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 8 Dongda Street, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100071, China.
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- Department of Liver Disease, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, China.
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- Department of Liver Disease, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, China.
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- Department of Hematology, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 8 Dongda Street, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100071, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China; Department of Liver Disease, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, China.
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- Department of Hematology, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 8 Dongda Street, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100071, China.
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Qiao Y, Zhou Y, Zhang X, Faulkner S, Liu H, Wang L. Toxic effects of triphenyltin on the development of zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 885:163783. [PMID: 37146813 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Triphenyltin (TPT) is known to be an environmental endocrine disruptor and has adverse effects on aquatic animals. In this study, zebrafish embryos were treated with three different concentrations (12.5, 25, 50 nmol/L) based on the LC50 value at 96 h post fertilization (96 hpf), after TPT exposure. The developmental phenotype and hatchability were observed and recorded. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in zebrafish were detected at 72 hpf and 96 hpf using 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) as a probe. The number of neutrophils after exposure was observed using transgenic zebrafish Tg (lyz: DsRed). RNA-seq analysis was used to compare the gene expression changes in zebrafish embryos at 96 hpf in the control group and 50 nmol/L TPT exposure group. The data revealed that TPT caused a delay in hatching of zebrafish embryos in a time- and dose-dependent manner, as well as causing pericardial edema, spinal curvature and melanin reduction. ROS levels in embryos exposed to TPT increased, and the number of neutrophils increased after TPT exposure to Tg (lyz: DsRed) in transgenic zebrafish. RNA-seq results were also analyzed, and KEGG enrichment analysis showed that significant differential genes were enriched in the PPAR signaling pathway (P < 0.05), and the PPAR signaling pathway mainly affected genes related to lipid metabolism. The RNA-seq results were verified using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). Oil red O and Nile red staining showed increased lipid accumulation after TPT exposure. These findings suggest that TPT affects the development of zebrafish embryos even at relatively low concentrations.
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- Ying Qiao
- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Immunology in Chronic Diseases, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, New Lambton, NSW 2035, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Immunology in Chronic Diseases, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, PR China.
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Zhao C, Teng X, Yue W, Suo A, Zhou W, Ding D. The effect of acute toxicity from tributyltin on Liza haematocheila liver: Energy metabolic disturbance, oxidative stress, and apoptosis. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 258:106506. [PMID: 36989927 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Tributyltin (TBT), a highly toxic and persistent organic pollutant, is widely distributed in coastal waters. Liza haematocheila (L. haematocheila) is one of bony fish distributing coincident with TBT, and exposure risk of TBT to this fish is unknown. In this study, L. haematocheila was exposed to TBT of 0, 3.4, 6.8, and 17.2 μg/L for 48 h to explore hepatic response mechanism. Our results showed that Sn content in livers increased after 48 h of exposure. HSI and histological changes indicated that TBT suppressed liver development of L. haematocheila. TBT reduced ATPase activities. The increased RB in blood and the reduced TBC were measured after exposure to TBT. T-AOC and antioxidant enzymes SOD, CAT, and GPx activities were inhibited while MDA content was increased. Liver cells showed apoptosis characteristics after TBT exposure. Furthermore, transcriptome analysis of livers was performed and the results showed energy metabolism-related GO term (such as ATPase complex and ATPase dependent transmembrance transport complex), oxidative stress-related GO term (such as Celllular response to oxidative stress and Antioxidant activity), and apoptosis-related GO term (such as Regulation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptosic signaling pathway). Moreover, we found six energy metabolism-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs) including three up-regulated DEGs (atnb233, cftr, and prkag2) and three down-regulated DEGs (acss1, abcd2, and smarcb1); five oxidative stress-related DEGs including one up-regulated DEG (mmp9) and four down-regulated DEG (prdx5, hsp90, hsp98, and gstf9); as well as six apoptosis-related DEGs including five up-regulated DEGs (casp8, cyc, apaf1, hccs, and dapk3) and one down-regulated DEG (bcl2l1). Our transcriptome data above further confirmed that acute stress of TBT led energy metabolic disturbance, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in L. haematocheila livers.
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- Changsheng Zhao
- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Marine Environmental Engineering Center, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China
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Wang T, Zhang J, Wei H, Wang X, Xie M, Jiang Y, Zhou J. Matrine-induced nephrotoxicity via GSK-3β/nrf2-mediated mitochondria-dependent apoptosis. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 378:110492. [PMID: 37075934 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Matrine (MT), an ingredient extracted from the Chinese herb Sophora flavescens, can result in nephrotoxicity because of long-term exposure. However, the underlying mechanism by which MT leads to kidney injury remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the roles of oxidative stress and mitochondria in MT-induced kidney toxicity both in vitro and in vivo. METHODS Mice were exposed to MT for 20 days, and NRK-52E cells were exposed to MT with or without LiCl (a GSK-3β inhibitor), tert-Butylhydroquinone (t-BHQ, an Nrf2 activator), or small interfering RNA. RESULTS The results showed that MT caused nephrotoxicity accompanied by an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and mitochondrial dysfunction. Meanwhile, MT significantly upregulated glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) activity, released cytochrome c (Cyt C) and cleaved caspase-3, decreased the activity of nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related Factor 2 (Nrf2), and reduced the expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO-1), which led to the inactivation of antioxidant enzymes and the activation of apoptosis. In addition, GSK-3β inhibition by LiCl or small interfering RNA pretreatment or Nrf2 activation by t-BHQ pretreatment attenuated the toxic effects of MT in NRK-52E cells. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, these results revealed that MT-induced apoptosis triggered kidney toxicity and that GSK-3β or Nrf2 might serve as a promising nephroprotective target for MT-induced kidney injury.
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- Tianyang Wang
- School of Medicine, Yichun University, 576 XueFu Road, Yuanzhou District, Yichun, 336000, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Yichun University, 576 XueFu Road, Yuanzhou District, Yichun, 336000, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Yichun University, 576 XueFu Road, Yuanzhou District, Yichun, 336000, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Yichun University, 576 XueFu Road, Yuanzhou District, Yichun, 336000, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Yichun University, 576 XueFu Road, Yuanzhou District, Yichun, 336000, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Yichun University, 576 XueFu Road, Yuanzhou District, Yichun, 336000, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Yichun University, 576 XueFu Road, Yuanzhou District, Yichun, 336000, PR China.
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Hao Z, Zhang M, Chen X, Zhu M, Han B, He Y, Yi H, Tang S. Genetic variants of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant reaction element pathway on the risk of antituberculosis drug-induced liver injury: a systematic review. Pharmacogenomics 2023; 24:345-357. [PMID: 37166414 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2023-0040] [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] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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Aim: To evaluate the effects of genetic variants in the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant reaction element signaling pathway on antituberculosis drug-induced liver injury (AT-DILI) susceptibility. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang databases were searched from inception to April 2022. Results: Seven case-control studies with 4676 patients were included. Six genes with 35 SNPs in the pathway have been reported. Among 17 SNPs reported in two or more studies, the meta-analysis indicated that only one SNP (rs3735656 in MAFK) was significantly associated with a decreased risk for AT-DILI under the dominant model (odds ratio: 0.636; 95% CI: 0.519-0.780; p < 0.001). Conclusion: SNP rs3735656 in the MAFK gene was significantly associated with the risk of AT-DILI.
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- Zhuolu Hao
- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, The Jurong Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Jurong, 212400, China
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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Dai Y, Lv Z, You M, Sun L, Li C. PPARα alleviates inflammation via inhibiting NF-κB/Rel pathway in Vibrio splendidus challenged Apostichopus japonicus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 135:108701. [PMID: 36948368 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108701] [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: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Organisms trigger pro-inflammatory responses to resist the invasion of foreign pathogens in the early infection stage. However, excessive or chronic inflammation can also cause several diseases. We previously validated IL-17 from sea cucumbers mediated inflammatory response by the IL-17R-TRAF6 axis. But the anti-inflammatory effect was largely unknown in the species. In this study, the conserved PPARα gene was obtained from Apostichopus japonicus by RNA-seq and RACE approaches. The expression of AjPPARα was found to be significantly induced at the late stage of infection not only in Vibrio splendidus-challenged sea cucumbers, but also in LPS-exposed coelomocytes, which was negative correlation to that of AjIL-17 and AjNLRP3. Both silencing AjPPARα by specific siRNA and treatment with AjPAPRα inhibitor MK-886 could significantly upregulate the transcriptional levels of pro-inflammatory factors the AjIL-17 and AjNLRP3. The infiltration of inflammatory cells and tissues damage were also detected in the body walls in the same condition. In contrast, AjPAPRα agonist of WY14643 treatment could alleviate the V. splendidus-induced tissue injury. To further explore the molecular mechanism of AjPPARα-mediated anti-inflammatory in A. japonicus, the expression of the transcriptional factors of AjStat5 and AjRel (subunit of NF-κB) were investigated under AjPPARα aberrant expression conditions and found that AjRel exhibited a negative regulatory relationship to AjPPARα. Furthermore, silencing AjRel was led to down-regulation of AjIL-17 and AjNLRP3. Taken together, our results supported that AjPPARα exerted anti-inflammatory effects through inhibiting AjRel in response to V. splendidus infection.
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- Yingfen Dai
- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Marine Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266071, PR China.
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Comparative Analysis of miRNA-mRNA Regulation in the Testes of Gobiocypris rarus following 17α-Methyltestosterone Exposure. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24044239. [PMID: 36835651 PMCID: PMC9968023 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24044239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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17α-Methyltestosterone (17MT), a synthetic organic compound commonly found in sewage waters, can affect reproduction in aquatic animals, such as tilapia and yellow catfish. In the present study, male Gobiocypris rarus were exposed to 25, 50, and 100 ng/L of 17α-methyltestosterone (17MT) for 7 days. We first analyzed miRNA- and RNA-seq results to determine miRNA-target gene pairs and then developed miRNA-mRNA interactive networks after 17MT administration. Total weights, total lengths, and body lengths were not significantly different between the test groups and control groups. The paraffin slice method was applied to testes of G. rarus in the MT exposure and control groups. We found that there were more mature sperm (S) and fewer secondary spermatocytes (SSs) and spermatogonia (SGs) in the testes of control groups. As 17MT concentration increased, fewer and fewer mature sperm (S) were observed in the testes of male G. rarus. The results showed that FSH, 11-KT, and E2 were significantly higher in individuals exposed to 25 ng/L 17MT compared with the control groups. VTG, FSH, LH, 11-KT, and E2 were significantly lower in the 50 ng/L 17MT exposure groups compared to the control groups. VTG, FSH, LH, 11-KT, E2, and T were significantly lower in the groups exposed to 100 ng/L 17MT. High-throughput sequencing revealed 73,449 unigenes, 1205 known mature miRNAs, and 939 novel miRNAs in the gonads of G. rarus. With miRNA-seq, 49 (MT25-M vs. Con-M), 66 (MT50-M vs. Con-M), and 49 (MT100-M vs. Con-M) DEMs were identified in the treatment groups. Five mature miRNAs (miR-122-x, miR-574-x, miR-430-y, lin-4-x, and miR-7-y), as well as seven differentially expressed genes (soat2, inhbb, ihhb, gatm, faxdc2, ebp, and cyp1a1), which may be associated with testicular development, metabolism, apoptosis, and disease response, were assayed using qRT-PCR. Furthermore, miR-122-x (related to lipid metabolism), miR-430-y (embryonic development), lin-4-x (apoptosis), and miR-7-y (disease) were differentially expressed in the testes of 17MT-exposed G. rarus. This study highlights the role of miRNA-mRNA pairs in the regulation of testicular development and immune response to disease and will facilitate future studies on the miRNA-RNA-associated regulation of teleost reproduction.
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Sun S, Li X, Zhang L, Zhong Z, Chen C, Zuo Y, Chen Y, Hu H, Liu F, Xiong G, Lu H, Chen J, Dai J. Hexafluoropropylene oxide trimer acid (HFPO-TA) disturbs embryonic liver and biliary system development in zebrafish. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 859:160087. [PMID: 36372181 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160087] [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: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Hexafluoropropylene oxide trimer acid (HFPO-TA), a novel alternative to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), has emerged as a potential environmental pollutant. Here, to investigate the toxic effects of HFPO-TA on liver and biliary system development, zebrafish embryos were exposed to 0, 50, 100, or 200 mg/L HFPO-TA from 6 to 120 h post-fertilization (hpf). Results showed that the 50 % lethal concentration (LC50) of HFPO-TA was 231 mg/L at 120 hpf, lower than that of PFOA. HFPO-TA exposure decreased embryonic hatching, survival, and body length. Furthermore, HFPO-TA exerted higher toxicity at the specification stage than during the differentiation and maturation stages, leading to small-sized livers in Tg(fabp10a: DsRed) transgenic larvae and histopathological changes. Significant decreases in the mRNA expression of genes related to liver formation were observed. Alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin (TBIL), and direct bilirubin (DBIL) levels were significantly increased. HFPO-TA decreased total cholesterol (TCHO) and triglyceride (TG) activities, disturbed lipid metabolism through the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) pathway, and induced an inflammatory response. Furthermore, HFPO-TA inhibited intrahepatic biliary development in Tg(Tp1:eGFP) transgenic larvae and interfered with transcription of genes associated with biliary duct development. HFPO-TA reduced bile acid synthesis but increased bile acid transport, resulting in disruption of bile acid metabolism. Therefore, HFPO-TA influenced embryonic liver and biliary system morphogenesis, caused liver injury, and may be an unsafe alternative for PFOA.
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- Sujie Sun
- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an 343009, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Zebrafish Modeling and Drug Screening for Human Diseases, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Organs, College of Life Sciences, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an 343009, Jiangxi, China.
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Emerging Contaminants, School of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Wang Q, Yao X, Jiang N, Zhang J, Liu G, Li X, Wang C, Yang Z, Wang J, Zhu L, Wang J. Environmentally relevant concentrations of butyl benzyl phthalate triggered oxidative stress and apoptosis in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) liver: Combined analysis at physiological and molecular levels. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:160109. [PMID: 36370777 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), a typical phthalate plasticizer, is frequently detected in aquatic environments, but its possible effects on fish liver are unknown. In this study, adult zebrafish were exposed to 5-500 μg/L BBP and cultured for 28 days. The toxicity mechanism of environmentally relevant concentrations of BBP in the liver was explored using integrated biomarker response (IBR), molecular docking, and histopathological analysis, based on the tests of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and tissue damage, respectively. The results revealed that exposure to 500 μg/L BBP caused lipid peroxidation and DNA damage and induced inflammatory responses in the liver and intestinal tissues. The accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is the primary manifestation of BBP toxicity and is accompanied by changes in the activities of antioxidant and detoxification enzymes. Notably, the pro-apoptotic genes (p53 and caspase-3) were still significantly upregulated in the 50 μg/L and 500 μg/L treatment groups on day 28. Moreover, BBP interfered with apoptosis by forming a stable complex with apoptosis proteins (P53 and Caspase-3). Our findings are helpful for understanding the toxicity mechanisms of BBP, which could further promote the assessment of the potential environmental risks of BBP.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712000, PR China
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- ShanDong Institute for Product Quality Inspection, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, PR China.
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Kunxian Capsule Extract Inhibits Angiogenesis in Zebrafish Embryos via PI3K/AKT-MAPK-VEGF Pathway. Chin J Integr Med 2023; 29:137-145. [PMID: 36520358 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-022-3625-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the anti-angiogenic activity of Kunxian Capsule (KX) extract and explore the underlying molecular mechanism using zebrafish. METHODS The KX extract was prepared with 5.0 g in 100 mL of 40% methanol followed by ultrasonication and freeze drying. Freeze dried KX extract of 10.00 mg was used as test stock solution. Triptolide and icariin, the key bioactive compounds of KX were analyzed using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography. The transgenic zebrafish Tg(flk1:GFP) embryos were dechorionated at 20-h post fertilization (hpf) and treated with PTK 787, and 3.5, 7, 14 and 21 µg/mL of KX extract, respectively. After 24-h post exposure (hpe), mortality and malformation (%), intersegmental vessels (ISV) formation, and mRNA expression level of angiogenic pathway genes including phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (AKT), extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) were determined. Further, the embryos at 72 hpf were treated with KX extract to observe the development of sub-intestinal vein (SIV) after 24 hpe. RESULTS The chromatographic analysis of test stock solution of KX extract showed that triptolide and icariin was found as 0.089 mg/g and 48.74 mg/g, respectively, which met the requirements of the national drug standards. In zebrafish larvae experiment, KX extract significantly inhibited the ISV (P<0.01) and SIV formation (P<0.05). Besides, the mRNA expression analysis showed that KX extract could significantly suppress the expressions of PI3K and AKT, thereby inhibiting the mRNA levels of ERKs and MAPK. Moreover, the downstream signaling cascade affected the expression of VEGF and its receptors (VEGFR and VEGFR-2). FGF-2, a strong angiogenic factor, was also down-regulated by KX treatment in zebrafish larvae. CONCLUSION KX extract exhibited anti-angiogenic effects in zebrafish embryos by regulating PI3K/AKT-MAPK-VEGF pathway and showed promising potential for RA treatment.
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Zhang Q, Wang S, Wang F, Guo M, Xu S. TBBPA induces inflammation, apoptosis, and necrosis of skeletal muscle in mice through the ROS/Nrf2/TNF-α signaling pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 317:120745. [PMID: 36442820 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is present in large quantities in the environment due to its widespread use. And TBBPA is capable of accumulating in animals, entering the ecological chain and causing widespread damage to organisms. TBBPA is capable of causing the onset of oxidative stress, which induces tissue damage and cell death, which in turn affects the physiological function of tissues. Skeletal muscle is a critical tissue for maintaining growth, movement, and health in the body. However, the mechanism of TBBPA-induced skeletal muscle injury remains unclear. In this study, we constructed mouse skeletal muscle models (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg TBBPA) and mouse myoblasts (C2C12) cell models (2,4, and 8 μg/L TBBPA) at different concentrations. The results of this experiment showed that under TBBPA treatment, the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) in mouse skeletal and C2C12 cells were increased significantly, but the activities of some antioxidant enzymes decreased. TBBPA can inhibit Nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) entry into the nucleus, thus affecting the expression of the Nrf2 downstream factors. With the increase of TBBPA concentration, the expression levels of inflammatory factors were significantly increased, while the anti-apoptotic factors were significantly decreased. The expression of pro-apoptotic factors increased in a dose-dependent manner. Programmed necrosis-related factors were also significantly elevated. Our results suggest that TBBPA induces oxidative stress and inflammation, apoptosis, and necrosis in the skeletal muscle of mice by regulating Nrf2/ROS/TNF-α signaling pathway.
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- Qirui Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, PR China.
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Jiang N, Wang J, Wang Q, Baihetiyaer B, Li X, Yang Z, Li M, Sun H, Yin X. Evaluation of the biological response of propofol in zebrafish (Danio rerio): Focusing on biochemical, transcriptional, and molecular level. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 317:120764. [PMID: 36455772 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120764] [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: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Propofol, one of the most widely used intravenous anesthetic in clinical practice, has been reported to impair cognitive and memory function. However, the toxicological effects of propofol on aquatic organisms are still poorly understood. This study explored the toxic effects of chronic propofol exposure (0.008, 0.04, and 0.2 mg L-1) on adult zebrafish from biochemical, transcriptional, and molecular level after 7, 14, 21 and 28 days of exposure. Results indicated that the reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were significantly upregulated during the 28 days exposure period, and excessive ROS caused lipid peroxidation, resulting in increased malondialdehyde (MDA) contents in the zebrafish brain. In order to relieve the oxidative damage induced by the excessive ROS, the activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT)) were significantly activated, and detoxification enzyme (glutathione S-transferase, GST) activities showed an "activation-inhibition" trend. However, the antioxidant enzymes and detoxification enzyme system could not eliminate the excessive ROS in time and thus caused DNA damage in zebrafish brain. The olive tail moment (OTM) values displayed a "dose-response" relationship with propofol concentrations. Meanwhile, the transcription of related genes of Nrf2-Keap1 pathway was activated. Further molecular simulation experiments suggested that propofol could directly combine with SOD/CAT to change the activity of its biological enzyme. These findings indicated that zebrafish could regulate antioxidant capacity to combat oxidative stress at the early exposure stage, but the activity of antioxidant enzymes were significantly inhibited with the increase of propofol exposure time. Our results are of great importance for understanding toxicological effects of propofol on aquatic organisms.
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- Nan Jiang
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712000, PR China; College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271000, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271000, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271000, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tai'an City Central Hospital, Tai'an, 271000, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712000, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712000, PR China.
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Li Z, Xu T, Peng L, Tang X, Chi Q, Li M, Li S. Polystyrene nanoplastics aggravates lipopolysaccharide-induced apoptosis in mouse kidney cells by regulating IRE1/XBP1 endoplasmic reticulum stress pathway via oxidative stress. J Cell Physiol 2023; 238:151-164. [PMID: 36370432 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30913] [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: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Nanoplastics (NPs) pollution poses a huge threat to the ecosystem and has become one of the environmental pollutants that have attracted much attention. There is increasing evidence that both oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) are associated with polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) exposure. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) has been shown to induce apoptotic damage in various tissues, but whether PS-NPs can aggravate LPS-induced apoptosis in mouse kidneys through oxidative stress-regulated inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1)/X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1) ERS pathway remains unclear. In this study, based on the establishment of in vitro and in vivo PS-NPs and LPS exposure models alone and in combination in mice and HEK293 cells, the effects and mechanisms of PS-NPs on LPS-induced renal cell apoptosis were investigated. The results showed that PS-NPs could aggravate LPS-induced apoptosis. PS-NPs/LPS can induce ERS through oxidative stress, activate the IRE1/XBP1 pathway, and promote the expression of apoptosis markers (Caspase-3 and Caspase-12). Kidney oxidative stress, ERS, and apoptosis in PS-NPs + LPS combined exposure group were more severe than those in the single exposure group. Interestingly, 4-phenylbutyric acid-treated HEK293 cells inhibited the expression of the IRE1/XBP1 ERS pathway and apoptotic factors in the PS-NPs + LPS combined exposure group. N-acetyl-L-cysteine effectively blocked the activation of the IRE1/XBP1 ERS pathway, suggesting that PS-NPs-induced oxidative stress is an early event that triggers ERS. Collectively, these results confirmed that PS-NPs aggravated LPS-induced apoptosis through the oxidative stress-induced IRE1/XBP1 ERS pathway. Our study provides new insights into the health threats of PS-NPs exposed to mammals and humans.
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- Zhe Li
- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Ecology, College of Life and environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Animal Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, P.R. China
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Liu L, Yang Y, Yang F, Lin Y, Liu K, Wang X, Zhang Y. A mechanistic investigation about hepatoxic effects of borneol using zebrafish. Hum Exp Toxicol 2023; 42:9603271221149011. [PMID: 36594174 DOI: 10.1177/09603271221149011] [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: 01/04/2023]
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Except for clinical value, borneol is routinely used in food and cosmetics with seldom safety evaluation. To investigate its hepatoxicity, we exposed 3 dpf (days post fertilization) larval zebrafish to borneol at a gradient of concentrations (200-500 μM) for 3 days. Herein, our results revealed that high doses of borneol (300-500 μM) caused liver size decrease or lateral lobe absence. Borneol also seriously disturbed the hepatic protein metabolism presented with the increased activity of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lipid metabolism shown with the increased level of triglycerides (TG) and total cholesterol (TC). The lipid accumulation (oil red staining) was detected as well. Additionally, significant upregulation of genes was detected that related to oxidative stress, lipid anabolism, endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), and autophagy. Conversely, the lipid metabolism-related genes were markedly downregulated. Moreover, the changes in the superoxide dismutase activity and the level of glutathione and malondialdehyde raised the likelihood of lipid peroxidation. The outcomes indicated the involvement of oxidative stress, ERS, lipid metabolism, and autophagy in borneol-induced lipid metabolic disorder and hepatic injury. This study will provide a more comprehensive understanding of borneol hepatoxicity and the theoretical basis for the safe use of this compound.
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- L Liu
- School of Pharmacy, 12412Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, 12412Changzhou University, Changzhou, China.,Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, 12412Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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Köktürk M. In vivo toxicity assessment of Remazol Gelb-GR (RG-GR) textile dye in zebrafish embryos/larvae (Danio rerio): Teratogenic effects, biochemical changes, immunohistochemical changes. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 852:158473. [PMID: 36063928 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Dyes, which are very important for various industries, have very adverse effects on the aquatic environment and aquatic life. However, there are limited studies on the toxic properties of dyes on living things. This research elucidated the sublethal toxicity of acute exposure of the textile dye remazol gelb-GR (RG-GR) using zebrafish embryos and larvae for 96 h. The 96 h-LC50 for RG-GR in zebrafish embryos/larvae was determined to be 151.92 mg/L. Sublethal 96 hpf exposure was performed in RG-GR concentrations (0.5; 1.0; 10.0; 100.0 mg/L) to determine the development of toxicity in zebrafish embryos/larvae. RG-GR dye affected morphological development, and decreased heart rate, hatching, blood flow, and survival rates in zebrafish embryos/larvae. The immunopositivity of 8-hydroxy 2 deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in larvae exposed to RG-GR at high concentrations was found to be intense. Depending on the RG-GR dose increase, some biochemical parameters such as glutathione peroxidase (GSH) level, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, catalase (CAT) activities, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and nuclear factor erythroid 2 (Nrf-2) levels were detected to be decreased in larvae, while malondialdehyde (MDA) content, nuclear factor kappa (NF-kB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), DNA damage (8-OHdG level), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and apoptosis (Caspase-3) levels were found to be increased. The experimental results revealed that RG-GR dye has high acute toxicity on zebrafish embryo/larvae.
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- Mine Köktürk
- Department of Organic Agriculture Management, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Igdir University, TR-76000, Igdir, Turkey; Research Laboratory Application and Research Center (ALUM), Igdir University, TR-76000 Igdir, Turkey.
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Huang Q, Chen Y, Zhang Z, Xue Z, Hua Z, Luo X, Li Y, Lu C, Lu A, Liu Y. The endoplasmic reticulum participated in drug metabolic toxicity. Cell Biol Toxicol 2022; 38:945-961. [PMID: 35040016 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-021-09689-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Covalent binding of reactive metabolites formed by drug metabolic activation with biological macromolecules is considered to be an important mechanism of drug metabolic toxicity. Recent studies indicate that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) could play an important role in drug toxicity by participating in the metabolic activation of drugs and could be a primarily attacked target by reactive metabolites. In this article, we summarize the generation and mechanism of reactive metabolites in ER stress and their associated cell death and inflammatory cascade, as well as the systematic modulation of unfolded protein response (UPR)-mediated adaptive pathways.
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- Qingcai Huang
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Yang X, Li L, Shi Y, Wang X, Zhang Y, Jin M, Chen X, Wang R, Liu K. Neurotoxicity of sanguinarine via inhibiting mitophagy and activating apoptosis in zebrafish and PC12 cells. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2022; 188:105259. [PMID: 36464364 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2022.105259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Sanguinarine, a plant-derived phytoalexin, displays various biological activities, such as insecticidal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenesis and antitumor effects. But its potential neurotoxicity and the underlying mechanisms has rarely been investigated. Therefore, we aimed to assess the neurotoxicity of sanguinarine using zebrafish model and PC12 cells in this study. The results showed that sanguinarine induced the reduction of the length of dopamine neurons and inhibited the blood vessel in the head area of the zebrafish. Further studies demonstrated that the behavioral phenotype of the larval zebrafish was changed by sanguinarine. In addition, there were more apoptotic cells in the larval zebrafish head area. The mRNA expression levels of β-syn, th, pink1 and parkin, closely related to the nervous function, were changed after sanguinarine treatment. The in vitro studies show that notably increases of ROS and apoptosis levels in PC12 cells were observed after sanguinarine treatment. Moreover, the protein expression of Caspase3, Parp, Bax, Bcl2, α-Syn, Th, PINK1 and Parkin were also altered by sanguinarine. Our data indicated that the inhibition of mitophagy, ROS elevation and apoptosis were involved in the neurotoxicity of sanguinarine. These findings will be useful to understand the toxicity induced by sanguinarine.
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- Xueliang Yang
- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Biological Testing Technology, 28789 Jingshidong Road, Licheng District, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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Zhuang X, Li L, Liu T, Zhang R, Yang P, Wang X, Dai L. Mechanisms of isoniazid and rifampicin-induced liver injury and the effects of natural medicinal ingredients: A review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1037814. [PMID: 36299895 PMCID: PMC9589499 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1037814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Isoniazid (INH) and rifampicin (RFP) are the first-line medications for tuberculosis treatment, and liver injury is the major adverse effect. Natural medicinal ingredients provide distinct benefits in alleviating patients’ symptoms, lowering the liver injury risk, delaying disease progression, and strengthening the body’s ability to heal. This paper summarises the recent research on the mechanisms of INH and RFP-induced liver injury and the effects of natural medicinal ingredients. It is believed that INH-induced liver injury may be attributed to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, drug metabolic enzymes, protoporphyrin IX accumulation, endoplasmic reticulum stress, bile transport imbalance, and immune response. RFP-induced liver injury is mainly related to cholestasis, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and liver lipid accumulation. However, the combined effect of INH and RFP on liver injury risk is still uncertain. RFP can increase INH-induced hepatotoxicity by regulating the expression of drug-metabolizing enzymes and transporters. In contrast, INH can antagonize RFP-induced liver injury by reducing the total bilirubin level in the blood. Sagittaria sagittifolia polysaccharide, quercetin, gallic acid, and other natural medicinal ingredients play protective roles on INH and RFP-induced liver injury by enhancing the body’s antioxidant capacity, regulating metabolism, inhibiting cell apoptosis, and reducing the inflammatory response. There are still many gaps in the literature on INH and RFP-induced liver injury mechanisms and the effects of natural medicinal ingredients. Thus, further research should be carried out from the perspectives of liver injury phenotype, injury markers, in vitro and in vivo liver injury model construction, and liver-gut axis. This paper comprehensively reviewed the literature on mechanisms involved in INH and RFP-induced liver injury and the status of developing new drugs against INH and RFP-induced liver injury. In addition, this review also highlighted the uses and advantages of natural medicinal ingredients in treating drug-induced liver injury.
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- Xiuping Zhuang
- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Grade Three Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Grade Three Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Grade Three Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Xin Wang, ; Long Dai,
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
- *Correspondence: Xin Wang, ; Long Dai,
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Yang Z, Wang C, Zhang X, Li J, Zhang Z, Tan Z, Wang J, Zhang J, Bai X. Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth attenuate trigeminal neuralgia in rats by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress. Korean J Pain 2022; 35:383-390. [PMID: 36175337 PMCID: PMC9530689 DOI: 10.3344/kjp.2022.35.4.383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The treatment of trigeminal neuralgia remains a challenging issue. Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) provide optimized therapy for chronic pain. This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms underlying the attenuation of trigeminal neuralgia by SHED. Methods Trigeminal neuralgia was induced by chronic constriction injury of the infraorbital nerve. The mechanical threshold was assessed after model establishment and local SHED transplantation. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) morphology and Caspase12 expression in trigeminal ganglion (TG) was evaluated as well. BiP expression was observed in PC12 cells induced by tunicamycin. Results The local transplantation of SHED could relieve trigeminal neuralgia in rats. Further, transmission electron microscopy revealed swelling of the ER in rats with trigeminal neuralgia. Moreover, SHED inhibited the tunicamycin-induced up-regulated expression of BiP mRNA and protein in vitro. Additionally, SHED decreased the up-regulated expression of Caspase12 mRNA and protein in the TG of rats caused by trigeminal neuralgia after chronic constriction injury of the infraorbital nerve mode. Conclusions This findings demonstrated that SHED could alleviate pain by relieving ER stress which provide potential basic evidence for clinical pain treatment.
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- Zhijie Yang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China.,Painless Dental Treatment Center, Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.,Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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Guo YQ, Zhang YJ, Pan YZ, Wu MY, Liu J, Yang W. Recent advances in research of modes of hepatocyte death in anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2022; 30:817-822. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v30.i18.817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Antituberculosis drug-induced liver injury (ATB-DILI) is the most common and most serious side effect of antituberculous drug therapy, which brings great challenges to drug treatment of tuberculosis. Isoniazid and rifampicin as first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs produce a variety of toxic metabolites that directly cause liver cell necrosis, and a large amount of free radicals that induce oxidative stress, leading to programmed death of liver cells such as apoptosis, ferroptosis, and autophagy. Iron death is a recently discovered mode of cell death, and its role in ATB-DILI has not been fully elucidated. Blocking the pathway of hepatocyte death is an important means to treat ATB-DILI. In this paper, we discuss the mechanism and characteristics of different cell death modes in order to help identify new diagnostic markers and therapeutic drug targets.
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- Yu-Qing Guo
- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou 215131, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou 215131, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou 215131, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou 215131, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou 215131, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou 215131, Jiangsu Province, China
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Li X, Qin Y, Ye S, Song H, Zhou P, Cai B, Wang Y. Protective effect of Huangpu Tongqiao capsule against Alzheimer's disease through inhibiting the apoptosis pathway mediated by endoplasmic reticulum stress in vitro and in vivo. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 30:1561-1571. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Zhang D, Li Y, Li X, Han X, Wang Z, Zhang W, Dou B, Lu Z, Li P, Li G. Neopetrosins A-D and Haliclorensin D, Indole- C-Mannopyranosides and a Diamine Alkaloid Isolated from the South China Sea Marine Sponge Neopetrosia chaliniformis. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2022; 85:1626-1633. [PMID: 35650516 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Four new indole-C-mannopyranoside alkaloids, neopetrosins A-D (1-4), together with one new diamine alkaloid, haliclorensin D (6), were isolated from the marine sponge Neopetrosia chaliniformis collected off Xisha Island in the South China Sea. Their structures and absolute configurations were determined by spectroscopic analysis, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, calculated electronic circular dichroism (ECD), and DP4+ probability analyses. Compounds 1, 2, and 4 exhibited in vivo hepatoprotective activity in a zebrafish model at a concentration of 20 μM.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, P. R. China
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Lu J, Wang W, Xu W, Zhang C, Zhang C, Tao L, Li Z, Zhang Y. Induction of developmental toxicity and cardiotoxicity in zebrafish embryos by Emamectin benzoate through oxidative stress. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 825:154040. [PMID: 35196543 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Emamectin benzoate (EMB) is a widely used pesticide in agriculture, but its potential risks to the environment and health have not been fully evaluated. In this study, we evaluated the toxicity of Emamectin benzoate using zebrafish model, and found that it affected early embryonic development, such as malformations and delayed hatching. Mechanistically, Emamectin benzoate increased oxidative stress by excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and abnormal activities of the antioxidant enzymes. Moreover, Emamectin benzoate exposure caused abnormalities in zebrafish heart morphology and function, such as long SV-BA distance and slow heart rate. Alterations were induced in the transcription of heart development-related genes (nkx2.5, tbx5, gata4 and myl7). In summary, our data showed that Emamectin benzoate induces developmental toxicity and cardiotoxicity in zebrafish. Our research provides new evidence on the Emamectin benzoate's toxicity and potential risk in human health.
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- Jian Lu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Institute of Forensic Science Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau, Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Public Security, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Department of Pathology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, United States
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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Bal A, Pati SG, Panda F, Paital B. Dehydration induced hypoxia and its role on mitochondrial respiratory enzymes and oxidative stress responses in liver of Asian stinging catfish Heteropneustes fossilis. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 256:109300. [PMID: 35182719 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In the present study, Water Deprived Condition (WPC, up to 18 h) induced hypoxia and altered oxidative stress (OS) physiology along with responses of respiratory chain enzyme in Heteropneustes fossilis are described . The body O2 saturation level in the fish was declined with respect to air exposure. Higher levels of lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation were recorded in the tissue of fish exposed to 6 h of WPC stress. The regulation of the mitochondrial complex and antioxidant enzymes, small antioxidant molecules indicated that the fish can moderately survive up to 6 h of air exposure. Probably with the onset of metabolic depression, it can critically resist the dehydration stress up to 18 h. Although the activities of glutathione peroxidase and reductase were elevated, activities of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and catalase were insufficient to combat WPC induced ROS and OS generated under hypoxia. The small antioxidant molecules played a key role in elimination of ROS. The elevated complex II activity was probably responsible for resisting the complex I, II and IV mediated electron leakage events in mitochondria of the fish under WPC. The total H2O2 removing capacity was less under WPC while the total units of all calculated antioxidants were alleviated signifying an interesting mechanism of WPC induced OS in the fish.
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- Abhipsa Bal
- Redox Regulation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, College of Basic Science and Humanities, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar 751003, India
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- Redox Regulation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, College of Basic Science and Humanities, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar 751003, India
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- Redox Regulation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, College of Basic Science and Humanities, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar 751003, India
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- Redox Regulation Laboratory, Department of Zoology, College of Basic Science and Humanities, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar 751003, India.
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Wu L, Dang Y, Liang LX, Gong YC, Zeeshan M, Qian Z, Geiger SD, Vaughn MG, Zhou Y, Li QQ, Chu C, Tan YW, Lin LZ, Liu RQ, Hu LW, Yang BY, Zeng XW, Yu Y, Dong GH. Perfluorooctane sulfonates induces neurobehavioral changes and increases dopamine neurotransmitter levels in zebrafish larvae. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 297:134234. [PMID: 35259355 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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It has been reported that exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS) causes behavioral abnormalities in zebrafish larvae, but the possible mechanisms underlying these changes remain unexplored. In this study, zebrafish embryos (2 h postfertilization, 2-hpf) were exposed to PFOS at different concentrations (0, 0.032, 0.32 and 3.2 mg/L) for 120 h. Developmental endpoints and the locomotion behavior of larvae were evaluated. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, dopamine contents, several genes and proteins related to neurodevelopment and dopamine signaling were examined. Our results indicate that increased ROS levels in the zebrafish larvae heads may be causally associated with neurodevelopment damage. Meanwhile, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and alpha1-Tubulin (α1-Tubulin) protein contents were significantly increased, which may be a compensatory mechanism for the impaired central nervous system. PFOS-induced locomotor hyperactivity was observed in the first light phase and dark phase at the 0.32 and 3.2 mg/L of PFOS. Upregulation of dopamine-related genes tyrosine hydroxylase (th) and dopamine transporter (dat) associated with increased dopamine contents in the 3.2 mg/L of PFOS. In addition, protein expression of TH and DAT were noted at the 0.32 and 3.2 mg/L of PFOS concentrations. Our results suggested that PFOS induces neurobehavioral changes in zebrafish larvae, possibly by perturbing a dopamine signaling pathway. In addition, PFOS induced development damage, such as increased malformation rate and shorter body length.
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- Luyin Wu
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College for Public Health & Social Justice, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, 63104, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, 61820, USA
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- School of Social Work, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, 63103, USA
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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Wang X, Zhao J, Zhang R, Liu X, Ma C, Cao G, Wei Y, Yang P. Protective Effect of Hedyotis diffusa Willd. Ethanol Extract on Isoniazid-Induced Liver Injury in the Zebrafish Model. Drug Des Devel Ther 2022; 16:1995-2015. [PMID: 35783199 PMCID: PMC9249440 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s358498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Xin Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan, 250355, People’s Republic of China
- Grade Three Laboratory of TCM Preparation of National Administration of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan, 250014, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan, 250355, People’s Republic of China
- Grade Three Laboratory of TCM Preparation of National Administration of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan, 250014, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan, 250355, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan, 250355, People’s Republic of China
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- Grade Three Laboratory of TCM Preparation of National Administration of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan, 250014, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jinan, 250355, People’s Republic of China
- Grade Three Laboratory of TCM Preparation of National Administration of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan, 250014, People’s Republic of China
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- Grade Three Laboratory of TCM Preparation of National Administration of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan, 250014, People’s Republic of China
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- Grade Three Laboratory of TCM Preparation of National Administration of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of TCM, Jinan, 250014, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Peimin Yang, Tel +86-0531-68616607, Email
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Wang R, Ren Q, Gao D, Paudel YN, Li X, Wang L, Zhang P, Wang B, Shang X, Jin M. Ameliorative effect of Gastrodia elata Blume extracts on depression in zebrafish and cellular models through modulating reticulon 4 receptors and apoptosis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 289:115018. [PMID: 35092824 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Gastrodia elata Blume (G. elata), a traditional Chinese herb, known as "Tian Ma", is widely used as a common medicine and diet ingredient for treating or preventing neurological disorders for thousands of years in China. However, the anti-depressant effect of G. elata and the underlying mechanism have not been fully evaluated. AIM OF THE STUDY The study is aimed to investigate the anti-depressant effect and the molecular mechanism of G. elata in vitro and in vivo using PC12 cells and zebrafish model, respectively. MATERIAL AND METHODS Network pharmacology was performed to explore the potential active ingredients and action targets of G. elata Blume extracts (GBE) against depression. The cell viability and proliferation were determined by MTT and EdU assay, respectively. TUNEL assay was used to examine the anti-apoptotic effect of GBE. Immunofluorescence and Western blot were used to detect the protein expression level. In addition, novel tank diving test was used to investigate the anti-depressant effect in zebrafish depression model. RT-PCR was used to analyze the mRNA expression levels of genes. RESULTS G. elata against depression on the reticulon 4 receptors (RTN4R) and apoptosis-related targets, which were predicted by network pharmacology. Furthermore, GBE enhanced cell viability and inhibited the apoptosis in PC12 cells against CORT treatment. GBE relieved depression-like symptoms in adult zebrafish, included increase of exploratory behavior and regulation of depression related genes. Mechanism studies showed that the GBE inhibited the expression of RTN4R-related and apoptosis-related genes. CONCLUSION Our studies show the ameliorative effect of G. elata against depression. The mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of RTN4R-related and apoptosis pathways.
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- Rongchun Wang
- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Key Laboratory for Drug Screening Technology of Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- School of Psychology, North China University of Science and Technology, 21 Bohai Road, Tang'shan, 063210, Hebei Province, PR China; Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Key Laboratory for Drug Screening Technology of Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Key Laboratory for Drug Screening Technology of Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Neuropharmacology Research Strength, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Mills Institute for Personalized Cancer Care, Fynn Biotechnologies Ltd, Gangxing 3rd Rd, High-Tech and Innovation Zone, Bldg. 2, Rm. 2201, Ji'nan, 250101, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Key Laboratory for Drug Screening Technology of Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- School of Psychology, North China University of Science and Technology, 21 Bohai Road, Tang'shan, 063210, Hebei Province, PR China; Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Key Laboratory for Drug Screening Technology of Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Key Laboratory for Drug Screening Technology of Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- School of Psychology, North China University of Science and Technology, 21 Bohai Road, Tang'shan, 063210, Hebei Province, PR China.
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China; Key Laboratory for Drug Screening Technology of Shandong Academy of Sciences, 28789 East Jingshi Road, Ji'nan, 250103, Shandong Province, PR China.
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