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Zhang H, Yan S, Ma Z, Du R, Li X, Bao S, Song Y. AMPK Signaling Axis-Mediated Regulation of Lipid Metabolism: Ameliorative Effects of Sodium Octanoate on Intestinal Dysfunction in Hu Sheep. Biomolecules 2025; 15:707. [PMID: 40427600 PMCID: PMC12108909 DOI: 10.3390/biom15050707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2025] [Revised: 05/08/2025] [Accepted: 05/09/2025] [Indexed: 05/29/2025] Open
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At the present stage, heavy metal pollution, led by environmental exposure to cadmium (Cd), has caused incalculable losses in animal husbandry. The potential value of caprylic acid as a medium- and long-chain fatty acid with a unique role in regulating lipid metabolism has attracted much attention. Our previous study found that octanoic acid levels were significantly reduced under Cd-exposed conditions in Hu Sheep, on the basis of which we investigated the protective effect of sodium octanoate, a derivative of octanoic acid, against Cd exposure in Hu Sheep in the present study. In this study, an animal model of Cd exposure in Hu Sheep was established. Comprehensive assessment of Cd-induced intestinal injury using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, immunostaining and carried out in-depth analyses combined with lipid metabolomics and transcriptomics. The results showed that Cd exposure triggered intestinal inflammation, barrier function damage and oxidative stress imbalance. Lipid metabolomics analysis showed that Cd exposure severely disrupted lipid metabolic processes, especially the glycerophospholipid metabolic pathway, suggesting that lipid metabolic disorders are closely related to intestinal injury. Notably, sodium octanoate could partially reverse the lipid metabolism abnormality by regulating the Adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway, effectively alleviating the Cd toxicity, which provides a brand-new prevention and control strategy for Cd-induced intestinal injury in the livestock industry pollution-mediated disease.
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- Huimin Zhang
- Research Center for Animal Genetic Resources of Mongolia Plateau, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China; (H.Z.); (S.Y.); (Z.M.); (R.D.); (X.L.)
- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Research Center for Animal Genetic Resources of Mongolia Plateau, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China; (H.Z.); (S.Y.); (Z.M.); (R.D.); (X.L.)
- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Research Center for Animal Genetic Resources of Mongolia Plateau, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China; (H.Z.); (S.Y.); (Z.M.); (R.D.); (X.L.)
- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Research Center for Animal Genetic Resources of Mongolia Plateau, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China; (H.Z.); (S.Y.); (Z.M.); (R.D.); (X.L.)
- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Research Center for Animal Genetic Resources of Mongolia Plateau, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China; (H.Z.); (S.Y.); (Z.M.); (R.D.); (X.L.)
- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
- Inner Mongolia Saikexing Institute of Breeding and Reproductive Biotechnology in Domestic Animal, Hohhot 011517, China
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- Research Center for Animal Genetic Resources of Mongolia Plateau, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China; (H.Z.); (S.Y.); (Z.M.); (R.D.); (X.L.)
- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Research Center for Animal Genetic Resources of Mongolia Plateau, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China; (H.Z.); (S.Y.); (Z.M.); (R.D.); (X.L.)
- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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Jia Y, Zhou X, Liu Y, Liu X, Ren F, Liu H. Novel Insights Into Naringenin: A Multifaceted Exploration of Production, Synthesis, Health Effects, Nanodelivery Systems, and Molecular Simulation. Mol Nutr Food Res 2025:e70066. [PMID: 40223444 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.70066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2025] [Accepted: 04/02/2025] [Indexed: 04/15/2025]
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Naringenin, a flavonoid widely present in citrus fruits, has garnered considerable attention due to its diverse biological activities and health-promoting benefits. As research on naringenin advances, the application scope of naringenin has significantly expanded. This paper provides a systematic overview of the production and synthesis methods of naringenin, focusing especially on the application of green extraction techniques and the strategies for constructing microbial metabolic engineering. Naringenin not only achieves its diverse biological activities including antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and glucolipid metabolism regulation through multiple mechanisms but also modulates the balance of gut microbiota, thereby mediating synergistic health effects via the host-microbial metabolic axis. Given the low oral bioavailability of naringenin, various nanodelivery systems have been developed to improve its bioavailability. Meanwhile, molecular simulation techniques elucidate the binding conformation characteristics with receptors at the molecular level, providing novel insights into its mechanisms of action. In conclusion, this review seeks to offer a theoretical basis and future directions for further research and application of naringenin.
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- Yuanqiang Jia
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Ministry of Education, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
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- Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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Lyu C, Kang SY, Shao H, Kim D, Jung HW. Ameliorative effects of Asiasarum root and rhizome extract on high fat diet‑induced obesity in mice through regulation of the SIRT1/PGC1α/AMPK pathways in muscle and liver tissues. Mol Med Rep 2025; 31:76. [PMID: 39886968 PMCID: PMC11795245 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2025.13440] [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: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 12/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2025] Open
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Asiasarum root and rhizome (Asarum) is commonly used as a diaphoretic. Due to its warm and pungent characteristics in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, it is considered as having the potential to prevent disease. The present study investigated the effects of Asarum extract on the symptoms of obesity in mice, and the regulation of energy metabolism in the liver and skeletal muscle tissues. In addition, to identify the potential molecular targets and signaling pathways involved in the mechanism of action of Asarum extract in obesity, network pharmacological and molecular docking analysis was performed. In vitro studies demonstrated that Asarum extract significantly increased the expression of regulators of energy metabolism [sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), peroxisome proliferator‑activated receptor γ coactivator 1‑α (PGC1α), nuclear respiratory factor 1, AMP‑activated protein kinase (AMPK) and glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4)] and myogenic regulatory factors (MyoD, myogenin and myosin heavy chain) in C2C12 myotubes. Furthermore, the in vivo studies demonstrated that Asarum extract could reduce increases in body weight, and the levels of blood glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, triglycerides and low‑density lipoprotein cholesterol in the sera of obese mice. Asarum extract also improved pathological changes in the liver and pancreatic tissues of obese mice, and significantly increased the ratio of brown fat mass to body weight. In addition, Asarum extract reversed the expression of energy metabolism regulators and myogenic regulatory factors in the gastrocnemius tissues of obese mice. Asarum extract also activated the expression of SIRT1, PGC1α and AMPK in the liver tissues of obese mice. These findings indicated that Asarum extract may exert anti‑obesity effects, such as body weight loss, decreases in lipid metabolite levels, and inhibition of pancreatic and liver damage. Using network pharmacological analysis, the mechanisms underlying the effects of Asarum extract on the regulation of energy metabolism were explored, particularly in skeletal muscle and liver tissues.
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- Chenzi Lyu
- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk 38066, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine R&D Center, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk 38066, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk 38066, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk 38066, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk 38066, Republic of Korea
- Korean Medicine R&D Center, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk 38066, Republic of Korea
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López-Almada G, Domínguez-Avila JA, Robles-Sánchez RM, Arauz-Cabrera J, Martínez-Coronilla G, González-Aguilar GA, Salazar-López NJ. Naringenin Decreases Retroperitoneal Adiposity and Improves Metabolic Parameters in a Rat Model of Western Diet-Induced Obesity. Metabolites 2025; 15:109. [PMID: 39997735 PMCID: PMC11857789 DOI: 10.3390/metabo15020109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2025] [Revised: 02/04/2025] [Accepted: 02/06/2025] [Indexed: 02/26/2025] Open
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Background: Obesity is a multifactorial disease with detrimental effects on health and quality of life; unregulated satiety plays a crucial role in food intake and obesity development. Naringenin (NAR) has shown beneficial effects on lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, although its impact on adiposity and satiety remains unclear. This study reports a Western diet (WD)-induced obesity model in rats, wherein 100 mg/kg of NAR was administered as an anti-obesity agent for 8 weeks; oxidative stress, lipid profile, and satiety biomarkers were then studied, as well as in silico interaction between NAR and cholecystokinin (CCK) and ghrelin receptors. Results: NAR supplementation resulted in a significant decrease in retroperitoneal adipose tissue and liver weight, as compared to the untreated WD group (p < 0.05), potentially associated with a decreased feed efficiency. NAR also inhibited the development of dyslipidemia, particularly by reducing serum triglycerides (p < 0.05). NAR supplementation increased CCK serum levels in the basal diet group, an effect that was abolished by the WD (p < 0.05); likewise, no changes were determined on ghrelin (p > 0.05). In silico data shows that NAR is capable of interacting with the CCK and ghrelin receptors, which suggests a potential for it to modulate hunger/satiety signaling by interacting with them. Conclusions: We conclude that NAR has anti-obesogenic effects and may regulate CCK serum levels, although further research is still needed.
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- Gabriela López-Almada
- Facultad de Medicina de Mexicali, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Dr. Humberto Torres Sanginés, Centro Cívico, Mexicali 21000, BCN, Mexico; (G.L.-A.)
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- SECIHTI—Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, SO, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales, Col. Centro, Hermosillo 83000, SO, Mexico
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- Facultad de Medicina de Mexicali, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Dr. Humberto Torres Sanginés, Centro Cívico, Mexicali 21000, BCN, Mexico; (G.L.-A.)
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- Facultad de Medicina de Mexicali, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Dr. Humberto Torres Sanginés, Centro Cívico, Mexicali 21000, BCN, Mexico; (G.L.-A.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, SO, Mexico
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- Facultad de Medicina de Mexicali, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Dr. Humberto Torres Sanginés, Centro Cívico, Mexicali 21000, BCN, Mexico; (G.L.-A.)
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Shin JH, Shin SH. A Comprehensive Review of Naringenin, a Promising Phytochemical with Therapeutic Potential. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 34:2425-2438. [PMID: 39572023 PMCID: PMC11733549 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2410.10006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2024] [Revised: 11/01/2024] [Accepted: 11/12/2024] [Indexed: 12/31/2024]
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Disorders, including cancer, metabolic disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases, can threaten human health; therefore, disease prevention is essential. Naringenin, a phytochemical with low toxicity, has been used in various disease prevention studies. This study aimed to comprehensively review the effects of naringenin on human health. First, we introduced the general characteristics of naringenin and its pharmacokinetic features when absorbed in the body. Next, we summarized the inhibitory effects of naringenin on colorectal, gastric, lung, breast, ovarian, cervical, prostate, bladder, liver, pancreatic, and skin cancers in preclinical studies. Lastly, we investigated the inhibitory effects of naringenin on metabolic disorders, including diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, cardiac toxicity, hypertrophy, steatosis, liver disease, and arteriosclerosis, as well as on neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. In conclusion, naringenin may serve as a significant natural compound that benefits human health.
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- Jun Hong Shin
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bio & Medical Bigdata (BK4 Program), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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Zhu JY, Guo L. Exercise-regulated lipolysis: Its role and mechanism in health and diseases. J Adv Res 2024:S2090-1232(24)00550-2. [PMID: 39613256 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2024] [Revised: 11/24/2024] [Accepted: 11/26/2024] [Indexed: 12/01/2024] Open
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Exercise has received considerable attention because of its importance not just in regulating physiological function, but also in ameliorating multiple pathological processes. Among these processes, lipolysis may play an important role in exercise-induced benefits. It is generally accepted that active lipolysis contributes to breakdown of fats, leading to the release of free fatty acids (FFAs) that serve as an energy source for muscles and other tissues during exercise. However, the significance of lipolysis in the context of exercise has not been fully understood. This review comprehensively outlines the potential regulatory mechanisms by which exercise stimulates lipolysis. The potential roles of exercise-mediated lipolysis in various physiological and pathological processes are also summarized. Additionally, we also discussed the potential non-classical effects of key lipolytic effectors induced by exercise. This will enhance our understanding of how exercise improves lipolytic function to bring about beneficial effects, offering new insights into potential therapeutic avenues for promoting health and alleviating diseases.
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- Jie-Ying Zhu
- School of Exercise and Health and Collaborative Innovation Center for Sports and Public Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438; Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Sciences of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438
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- School of Exercise and Health and Collaborative Innovation Center for Sports and Public Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438; Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Sciences of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438.
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Zhao C, Liu X, Tian H, Li Z. Integrated characterization of arabica coffee husk tea using flavoromics, targeted screening, and in silico approaches. Food Chem X 2024; 23:101556. [PMID: 39007118 PMCID: PMC11245994 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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This study aimed to identify the key volatile compounds in two types of processed arabica coffee husk tea, elucidate their olfactory characteristics, and investigate their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Sensory evaluation indicated differences between the two groups. A total of 64 and 99 compounds were identified in the C and FC groups, respectively, with 5 identified as key aroma compounds (ROAV≥1). Molecular simulations indicated that four common key aroma compounds were successfully docked with OR1A1 and OR5M3 receptors, forming stable complexes. Furthermore, 14 volatile compounds interacted with 140 targets associated with oxidation and inflammation, linking to 919 gene ontology (GO) terms and 135 kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathways. Molecular simulations revealed that these volatile components showed antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects by interacting with core receptors through several forces, including van der Waals, Pi-alkyl, and Pi-cation interactions and hydrogen bonds.
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- Chunyan Zhao
- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Agro-Products Processing Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming 650223, China
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- Agro-Products Processing Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming 650223, China
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- Agro-Products Processing Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming 650223, China
- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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Lu J, Chen J, Li SY, Pan GJ, Ou Y, Yuan LF, Jiang JP, Zeng LH, Zhao J. Naringin and Naringenin: Potential Multi-Target Agents for Alzheimer's Disease. Curr Med Sci 2024; 44:867-882. [PMID: 39347923 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-024-2921-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most common forms of neurodegenerative dementia. The etiology of AD is multifactorial, and its complex pathophysiology involves tau and amyloid-β deposition, increased oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, metabolic disorders, and massive neuronal loss. Due to its complex pathology, no effective cure for AD has been found to date. Therefore, there is an unmet clinical need for the development of new drugs against AD. Natural products are known to be good sources of compounds with pharmacological activity and have potential for the development of new therapeutic agents. Naringin, a naturally occurring flavanone glycoside, is predominantly found in citrus fruits and Chinese medicinal herbs. Mounting evidence shows that naringin and its aglycone, naringenin, have direct neuroprotective effects on AD, such as anti-amyloidogenic, antioxidant, anti-acetylcholinesterase, and anti-neuroinflammatory effects, as well as metal chelation. Furthermore, they are known to improve disordered glucose/lipid metabolism, which is a high risk factor for AD. In this review, we summarize the latest data on the impact of naringin and naringenin on the molecular mechanisms involved in AD pathophysiology. Additionally, we provide an overview of the current clinical applications of naringin and naringenin. The novel delivery systems for naringin and naringenin, which can address their widespread pharmacokinetic limitations, are also discussed. The literature indicates that naringin and naringenin could be multilevel, multitargeted, and multifaceted for preventing and treating AD.
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- Jing Lu
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, 310015, China.
- Affiliated Hospital, Hangzhou City University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310015, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, 310015, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, 310015, China.
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Yang J, Zhuang Q, Tang K, Liu X. Exploring the action mechanism of Gegensan in the treatment of alcoholic liver disease based on network pharmacology and bioinformatics. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38315. [PMID: 38905402 PMCID: PMC11191986 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038315] [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: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024] Open
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Gegensan (GGS) has been reported for the treatment of alcoholic liver disease (ALD), but its therapeutic mechanism is still unclear. This paper aims to determine the therapeutic mechanism and targets of action of GGS on alcoholic liver disease utilizing network pharmacology and bioinformatics. The active ingredients in GGS were screened in the literature and databases, and common targets of ALD were then obtained from public databases to construct the network diagram of traditional Chinese medicine-active ingredient targets. Based on the common targets, Gene Ontology enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis were performed to find target enrichment pathways, and the core targets were screened out by combining differential analysis and protein-protein interaction network analysis. Molecular docking was performed to verify the binding effect between the core targets and the corresponding active ingredients. ALD and GGS have 84 common targets, corresponding to 91 active ingredients. After subsequent differential analysis and protein-protein interaction network analysis, 10 core targets were identified. Gene Ontology and KEGG enrichment analyses showed that the main BPs corresponding to the common targets included the response to lipopolysaccharide, inflammatory response, etc. The KEGG pathways involved in the regulation of the common targets included the lipid-atherosclerosis pathway and the alcoholic liver disease pathway, etc. Further molecular docking showed that the core targets CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CXCL8, ADH1C, MMP1, SERPINE1, COL1A1, APOB, MMP1, and their corresponding 4 active ingredients, Naringenin, Kaempferol, Quercetin, and Stigmasterol, have a greater docking potential. The above results suggest that GGS can regulate lipid metabolism and inflammatory response in the ALD process, and alleviate the lipid accumulation and oxidative stress caused by ethanol. This study analyzed the core targets and mechanisms of action of GGS on ALD, which provides certain theoretical support for the further development of GGS in the treatment of ALD, and provides a reference for the subsequent research on the treatment of ALD.
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- Jiakai Yang
- Department of Biological Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, Shandong Province 250303, China
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, Shandong Province 250303, China
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, Shandong Province 250303, China
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, Shandong Province 250303, China
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Feng Y, Ren Y, Zhang X, Yang S, Jiao Q, Li Q, Jiang W. Metabolites of traditional Chinese medicine targeting PI3K/AKT signaling pathway for hypoglycemic effect in type 2 diabetes. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1373711. [PMID: 38799166 PMCID: PMC11116707 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1373711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by insulin resistance, with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to the tightly intertwined connection between the insulin resistance pathway and the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, regulating the PI3K/AKT pathway and its associated targets is essential for hypoglycemia and the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In recent years, metabolites isolated from traditional Chinese medicine has received more attention and acceptance for its superior bioactivity, high safety, and fewer side effects. Meanwhile, numerous in vivo and in vitro studies have revealed that the metabolites present in traditional Chinese medicine possess better bioactivities in regulating the balance of glucose metabolism, ameliorating insulin resistance, and preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. In this article, we reviewed the literature related to the metabolites of traditional Chinese medicine improving IR and possessing therapeutic potential for type 2 diabetes mellitus by targeting the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, focusing on the hypoglycemic mechanism of the metabolites of traditional Chinese medicine in type 2 diabetes mellitus and elaborating on the significant role of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in type 2 diabetes mellitus. In order to provide reference for clinical prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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Li B, Lu C, Liu Y, Wang X, Fu H, Li C, Sun M, Zhang Y, Li M. Antihypertensive effect and mechanism of the traditional recipe of medicine food homology (Buyang Huanwu Decoction) in China: Meta analysis and network pharmacological exploration. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23474. [PMID: 38205319 PMCID: PMC10776952 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Background Hypertension has become a part of the lives of many people worldwide. With the development, an increasing number of people have begun to control their hypertension through products of medicine food homology, such as Buyang Huanwu Decoction (BYHWD). However, there has been no objective review of the regulation of hypertension by BYHWD. Methods As of 9 October 2023, this review made a detailed search of nine databases to look for random controlled trials (RCTs) focused on the use of BYHWD for treating hypertension. This was followed by network pharmacological analysis, and molecular docking assessment using AutoDockTools to explore the mode of action. Results BYHWD was effective in reducing SBP (MD: 0.767; 95 % CI: 0.629, 0.905; p = 0.000), DBP (MD: 0.427; 95 % CI: 0.292, 0.561; p = 0.000), 24h SBP (MD: 0.665; 95 % CI: 0.368, 0.962; p = 0.000), 24h DBP (MD: 0.547; 95 % CI: 0.318, 0.777; p = 0.000), dSBP (MD: 0.625; 95 % CI: 0.395, 0.855; p = 0.000), dDBP (MD: 0.632; 95 % CI: 0.401, 0.862; p = 0.000), nSBP (MD: 0.859; 95 % CI: 0.340, 1.377; p = 0.001), nDBP (MD: 0.704; 95 % CI: 0.297, 1.112; p = 0.001), pv (MD: 1.311; 95 % CI: 0.363, 2.259; p = 0.007) and NIHSS (MD: 1.149; 95 % CI: 0.100, 2.199; p = 0.032), and elevating CER (OR = 2.848; 95 % CI: 1.388, 5.843; p = 0.004). However, BYHWD did not significantly reduce HCY, and there was no significant difference in the incidence of AE. In terms of the mechanism of action, the main active ingredient of BYHWD is quercetin, and the core targets are AKT1, MMP9, and others. Molecular docking also showed that quercetin mainly interacts with the amino acid residue CYS-28 of MMP2. Second, the KEGG analysis showed that BYHWD mainly act on HIF-1, Apelin, and cGMP-PKG signalling pathways, and GO analysis showed that it related to the apical part of the cell, circulatory system processes, and nuclear receptor activity. Conclusion: BYHWD can lowered blood pressure, reduced plasma viscosity, and restored neurological function with good tolerability, and had no significant effect on HCY levels. This study further demonstrated that quercetin is the main active ingredient of BYHWD that acts via the AKT1 and HIF-1 signalling pathways. These results provide new guidance for people's dietary choices by the general public.
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- Bo Li
- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010010, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010050, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010010, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010050, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010010, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010050, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010010, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010050, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010010, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010050, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010010, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010050, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010010, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010050, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010010, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010050, China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010010, China
- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hohhot, 010050, China
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Radheshyam, Gauniya P, Semalty M, Semalty A. Antiobesity Drug Discovery Research: In vitro Models for Shortening the Drug Discovery Pipeline. Curr Drug Targets 2024; 25:388-403. [PMID: 38500275 DOI: 10.2174/0113894501289136240312060838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Obesity is a growing global health problem, leading to various chronic diseases. Despite standard treatment options, the prevalence of obesity continues to rise, emphasizing the need for new drugs. in vitro methods of drug discovery research provide a time and cost-saving platform to identify new antiobesity drugs. The review covers various aspects of obesity and drug discovery research using in vitro models. Besides discussing causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, the review focuses on the advantages and limitations of in vitro studies and exhaustively covers models based on enzymes and cell lines from different animal species and humans. In contrast to conventional in vivo animal investigations, in vitro preclinical tests using enzyme- and cell line-based assays provide several advantages in development of antiobesity drugs. These methods are quick, affordable, and provide high-throughput screening. They can also yield insightful information about drug-target interactions, modes of action, and toxicity profiles. By shedding light on the factors that lead to obesity, in vitro tests can also present a chance for personalized therapy. Technology will continue to evolve, leading to the creation of more precise and trustworthy in vitro assays, which will become more and more crucial in the search for novel antiobesity medications.
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- Radheshyam
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, India
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He L, Wu D, Liu J, Li G, Chen C, Karrar E, Ahmed IAM, Zhang L, Li J. Comparison of Lipid Composition between Quasipaa spinosa Oil and Rana catesbeiana Oil and Its Effect on Lipid Accumulation in Caenorhabditis elegans. J Oleo Sci 2024; 73:239-251. [PMID: 38311413 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess23143] [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: 02/10/2024] Open
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Frog oil has been recognized for its nutritional and medicinal value. However, there is limited research on the role of frog oil in preventing obesity. In this study, we aimed to investigate the lipid composition of Quasipaa spinosa oil (QSO) and Rana catesbeiana oil (RCO) using lipidomics analysis. We compared the lipid accumulation effects of these two kinds of frog oils and soybean oil (SO) in Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). Additionally, we determined the gene expression related to lipid metabolism and used the nhr-49 mutant (RB1716) and sir-2.1 mutant (VC199) for validation experiments. The results showed that the lipid composition of QSO and RCO was significantly different (p < 0.05), and QSO was rich in more polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). After feeding C. elegans, the lipid accumulation of the QSO group was the lowest among the three dietary oil groups. In addition, compared with RCO and SO, QSO significantly inhibited the production of malondialdehyde (MDA) and increased the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD). The effects of three kinds of dietary oils on the fatty acid composition of C. elegans were significantly different. Compared with SO and RCO, QSO significantly up-regulated (p < 0.05) the expression of sir-2.1 and ech-1 genes. The results showed that QSO might reduce lipid accumulation through the SIRT1 and nuclear hormone signaling pathways. Such a situation was verified experimentally by the nhr-49 mutant (RB1716) and sir-2.1 mutant (VC199). This study proposed a new functional oil, laying the groundwork for developing functional foods from Quasipaa spinosa.
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- Lili He
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University
- Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food
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