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Patyra A, Vaillé J, Omhmmed S, Dudek MK, Neasta J, Kiss AK, Oiry C. Pharmacological and phytochemical insights on the pancreatic β-cell modulation by Angelica L. roots. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 329:118133. [PMID: 38580187 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Angelica roots are a significant source of traditional medicines for various cultures around the northern hemisphere, from indigenous communities in North America to Japan. Among its many applications, the roots are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus; however, this application is not mentioned often. Ethnopharmacological studies have reported the use of A. japonica var. hirsutiflora, A. furcijuga, A. shikokiana, and A. keiskei to treat diabetes symptoms, and further reports have demonstrated the three angelica roots, i.e., A. japonica var. hirsutiflora, A. reflexa, and A. dahurica, exhibit insulin secretagogue activity. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to phytochemically characterize and compare angelica roots monographed in the European Pharmacopeia 11th, isolate major plant metabolites, and assess extracts and isolates' capability to modulate pancreatic β-cell function. MATERIALS AND METHODS Root extracts of Angelica archangelica, Angelica dahurica, Angelica biserrata, and Angelica sinensis were phytochemically profiled using liquid chromatography method coupled with mass spectrometry. Based on this analysis, simple and furanocoumarins were isolated using chromatography techniques. Extracts (1.6-50 μg/mL) and isolated compounds (5-40 μmol/L) were studied for their ability to modulate insulin secretion in the rat insulinoma INS-1 pancreatic β-cell model. Insulin was quantified by the homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence method. RESULTS Forty-one secondary metabolites, mostly coumarins, were identified in angelica root extracts. A. archangelica, A. dahurica, and A. biserrata root extracts at concentration of 12.5-50 μg/mL potentiated glucose-induced insulin secretion, which correlated with their high coumarin content. Subsequently, 23 coumarins were isolated from these roots and screened using the same protocol. Coumarins substituted with the isoprenyl group were found to be responsible for the extracts' insulinotropic effect. CONCLUSIONS Insulinotropic effects of three pharmacopeial angelica roots were found, the metabolite profiles and pharmacological activities of the roots were correlated, and key structures responsible for the modulation of pancreatic β-cell function were identified. These findings may have implications for the traditional use of angelica roots in treating diabetes. Active plant metabolites may also become lead structures in the search for new antidiabetic treatments.
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- Andrzej Patyra
- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France; Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France.
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France.
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- Structural Studies Department, Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, 90-001, Łódź, Poland.
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293, Montpellier, France.
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Minami M, Tanaka R, Mori T, Fujii T, Tsuchida T. Identification of Angelica acutiloba, A. sinensis, and other Chinese medicinal Apiaceae plants by DNA barcoding. J Nat Med 2024; 78:792-798. [PMID: 38427209 DOI: 10.1007/s11418-024-01796-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Crude drug Angelicae acutilobae radix is one of the most important crude drugs in Japanese traditional medicine and is used mainly for the treatment of gynecological disorders. In the listing in the Japanese Pharmacopoeia XVIII, Angelicae acutilobae radix is defined as the root of Angelica acutiloba (Apiaceae), which has long been produced on an industrial scale in Japan. With the aging of farmers and depopulation of production areas, the domestic supply has recently declined and the majority of the supply is now imported from China. Due to having only slightly different morphological and chemical characteristics for the Apiaceae roots used to produce dried roots for Chinese medicines, the plant species originating the crude drug Apiaceae roots may be incorrectly identified. In particular, Angelicae sinensis radix, which is widely used in China, and Angelicae acutilobae radix are difficult to accurately identify by morphology and chemical profiles. Thus, in order to differentiate among Angelicae acutilobae radix and other radixes originated from Chinese medicinal Apiaceae plants, we established DNA markers. Using DNA sequences for the chloroplast psbA-trnH intergenic spacer and nuclear internal transcribed spacer regions, Angelicae acutilobae radix and other Chinese Apiaceae roots, including Angelicae sinensis radix, can be definitively identified.
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- Motoyasu Minami
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi, 487-8501, Japan.
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi, 487-8501, Japan
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi, 487-8501, Japan
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi, 487-8501, Japan
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- Central R&D Laboratory, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, 1-30-3 Toyokawa, Ibaraki, Osaka, 567-0057, Japan
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Guo W, Wang W, Lei F, Zheng R, Zhao X, Gu Y, Yang M, Tong Y, Wang Y. Angelica sinensis polysaccharide combined with cisplatin reverses cisplatin resistance of ovarian cancer by inducing ferroptosis via regulating GPX4. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 175:116680. [PMID: 38703506 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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Cisplatin (DDP) resistance poses a significant challenge in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Studies have shown that the combination of certain polysaccharides derived from plants with DDP is an effective approach to overcoming drug resistance in some cancers. Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels has been used for centuries in China to treat gynecological ailments. Numerous studies indicate that Angelica sinensis polysaccharide (ASP), an extract from Angelica sinensis, can inhibit various forms of cancer. However, the impact of ASP on ovarian cancer remains unexplored. Through both in vitro and in vivo experiments, our study revealed the capability of ASP to effectively reversing DDP resistance in cisplatin-resistant ovarian cancer cells, while exhibiting acceptable safety profiles in vivo. To elucidate the mechanism underlying drug resistance reversal, we employed RNA-seq analysis and identified GPX4 as a key gene. Considering the role of GPX4 in ferroptosis, we conducted additional research to explore the effects of combining ASP with DDP on SKOV3/DDP cells. In summary, our findings demonstrate that the combination of ASP and DDP effectively suppresses GPX4 expression in SKOV3/DDP cells, thereby reversing their resistance to DDP.
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- Weikang Guo
- Department of Gynecological Radiotherapy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- Department of Gynecological Radiotherapy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Gynecological Radiotherapy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Gynecological Radiotherapy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Gynecological Radiotherapy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Gynecological Radiotherapy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, China
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- School of Science, Department of Biological Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Gynecological Radiotherapy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, China.
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Shen J, Qin H, Li K, Ding H, Chen X, Peng M, Jiang X, Han Y. The angelica Polysaccharide: a review of phytochemistry, pharmacology and beneficial effects on systemic diseases. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 133:112025. [PMID: 38677093 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112025] [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: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Angelica sinensis is a perennial herb widely distributed around the world, and angelica polysaccharide (APS) is a polysaccharide extracted from Angelica sinensis. APS is one of the main active components of Angelica sinensis. A large number of studies have shown that APS has hematopoietic, promoting blood circulation, radiation resistance, lowering blood glucose, enhancing the body immunity and other pharmacological effects in a variety of diseases. However, different extraction methods and extraction sites greatly affect the efficacy of APS. In recent years, with the emerging of new technologies, there are more and more studies on the combined application and structural modification of APS. In order to promote the comprehensive development and in-depth application of APS, this narrative review systematically summarizes the effects of different drying methods and extraction sites on the biological activity of APS, and the application of APS in the treatment of diseases, hoping to provide a scientific basis for the experimental study and clinical application of APS.
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- Jie Shen
- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao, China.
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Qiao J, Gao Z, Zhang C, Hennigs, Wu B, Jing L, Gao R, Yang Y. Structural characterization and immune modulation activities of Chinese Angelica polysaccharide (CAP) and selenizing CAP (sCAP) on dendritic cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:132628. [PMID: 38797292 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132628] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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sCAP was obtained by the nitrate‑sodium selenite method. SEM, molecular weight evaluation, monosaccharide composition, FT-IR and NMR of sCAP were carried out. Compared with CAP, sCAP had a relatively smooth and lamellar sheet morphology with edge folds on the surface, presented molecular weights in range of 0.90-97.08 KDa, and was mainly composed of GalA, Ara and Gal. sCAP had both α and β configurations of the pyranose ring, the characteristic vibrational peak of Se-O-C and the signal of galacturonic acid residue. The phagocytic activity of immature BMDCs, the expression of CD40, CD80, CD86, and MHCII on BMDCs were detected by flow cytometry, the ability of sCAP-treated BMDCs to stimulate the proliferation of allogeneic lymphocytes, presentation of antigens, cytokines in the supernatants and the protein in MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway were detected. The results showed that the phagocytic activity of immature BMDCs was significantly enhanced when sCAP was at 3.92-1.96 μg·mL-1. The levels of IL-6, TGF-β1, INF-γ, and TNF-α were significantly elevated, IL-1β and MIP-1α were significantly reduced. These results indicate that sCAP could be as a new immunopotentiator by increasing MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway. This study provides a reference for the research and development of new dosage forms of polysaccharide.
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- Jie Qiao
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, PR China
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- College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry, Jurong, Jiangsu 212499, PR China; Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, PR China.
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- College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry, Jurong, Jiangsu 212499, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, PR China
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- Ordos Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry, Ordos, Inner Mongolia 017010, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, PR China
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Cai Y, Wang Y, Su W, Zhou X, Lu C. Angelica sinensis polysaccharide suppresses the Wnt/β-catenin-mediated malignant biological behaviors of breast cancer cells via the miR-3187-3p/PCDH10 axis. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 225:116295. [PMID: 38762145 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116295] [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: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in women. Angelica sinensis polysaccharide (ASP) is one of the main components extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Angelica sinensis. Research has shown that ASP affects the progression of various cancers by regulating miRNA expression. This study aimed to explore the specific molecular mechanism by which ASP regulates BC progression through miR-3187-3p. After the overexpression or knockdown of miR-3187-3p and PDCH10 in BC cells, the proliferation, migration, invasion, and phenotype of BC cells were evaluated after ASP treatment. Bioinformatics software was used to predict the target genes of miR-3187-3p, and luciferase gene reporter experiments reconfirmed the targeted binding relationship. Subcutaneous tumor formation experiments were conducted in nude mice after the injection of BC cells. Western blot and Ki-67 immunostaining were performed on the tumor tissues. The results indicate that ASP can significantly inhibit the proliferation, migration, and invasion of BC cells. ASP can inhibit the expression of miR-3187-3p in BC cells and upregulate the expression of PDCH10 by inhibiting miR-3187-3p. A regulatory relationship exists between miR-3187-3p and PDCH10. ASP can inhibit the expression of β-catenin and phosphorylated glycogen synthase kinase-3β (p-GSK-3β) proteins through miR-3187-3p/PDCH10 and prevent the occurrence of malignant biological behavior in BC. Overall, this study revealed the potential mechanism by which ASP inhibits the BC process. ASP mediates the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by affecting the miR-3187-3p/PDCH10 molecular axis, thereby inhibiting the proliferation, migration, invasion, and other malignant biological behaviors of BC cells.
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- Yan Cai
- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, China; Department of Pharmacy, Zhangjiagang Aoyang Hospital, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215600, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhangjiagang Aoyang Hospital, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215600, China
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- Intensive Care Medicine, Zhangjiagang Aoyang Hospital, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu 215600, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, China.
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Chen L, Fan B, Wang F, Song Y, Wang X, Meng Y, Chen Y, Xia Q, Sun J. Research Progress in Pharmacological Effects and Mechanisms of Angelica sinensis against Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases. Molecules 2024; 29:2100. [PMID: 38731591 PMCID: PMC11085520 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29092100] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (A. sinensis) is a medicinal and edible values substance, which could promote blood circulation and enrich blood. It possesses rich chemical components and nutrients, which have significant therapeutic effects on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It is commonly used for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in the elderly, especially in improving ischemic damage to the heart and brain, protecting vascular cells, and regulating inflammatory reactions. This article reviews the main pharmacological effects and clinical research of A. sinensis on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in recent years, explores the effect of its chemical components on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases by regulating the expression of functional proteins and inhibiting inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and antioxidant mechanisms. It provides a reference for further research on A. sinensis and the development of related drugs. It provides a new reference direction for the in-depth research and application of A. sinensis in the prevention, improvement, and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
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- Linlin Chen
- School of Management, Liaoning University of International Business and Economics, Dalian 116052, China; (L.C.); (Y.S.); (X.W.); (Y.M.); (Y.C.)
- Risk Assessment Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Quality and Safety, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (B.F.); (F.W.)
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- Risk Assessment Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Quality and Safety, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (B.F.); (F.W.)
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- Risk Assessment Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Quality and Safety, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (B.F.); (F.W.)
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- School of Management, Liaoning University of International Business and Economics, Dalian 116052, China; (L.C.); (Y.S.); (X.W.); (Y.M.); (Y.C.)
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- School of Management, Liaoning University of International Business and Economics, Dalian 116052, China; (L.C.); (Y.S.); (X.W.); (Y.M.); (Y.C.)
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- School of Management, Liaoning University of International Business and Economics, Dalian 116052, China; (L.C.); (Y.S.); (X.W.); (Y.M.); (Y.C.)
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- School of Management, Liaoning University of International Business and Economics, Dalian 116052, China; (L.C.); (Y.S.); (X.W.); (Y.M.); (Y.C.)
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- Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250013, China
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- School of Management, Liaoning University of International Business and Economics, Dalian 116052, China; (L.C.); (Y.S.); (X.W.); (Y.M.); (Y.C.)
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Yin Q, Huang Q, Zhang H, Zhang X, Fan C, Wang H. Anti-rheumatoid arthritis effects of traditional Chinese medicine Fufang Xiaohuoluo pill on collagen-induced arthritis rats and MH7A cells. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1374485. [PMID: 38741593 PMCID: PMC11089244 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1374485] [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: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Background Fufang Xiaohuoluo pill (FFXHL) is a commonly used prescription in clinical practice for treating rheumatoid arthritis in China, yet its specific mechanism remains unclear. This study aims to elucidate the pharmacological mechanisms of FFXHL using both in vivo and in vitro experiments. Methods The collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) rat model was established to evaluate FFXHL's therapeutic impact. Parameters that include paw swelling, arthritis scores, and inflammatory markers were examined to assess the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of FFXHL. Human fibroblast-like synoviocytes (MH7A cells) is activated by tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were used to explore the anti-inflammatory mechanism on FFXHL. Results Our findings indicate that FFXHL effectively reduced paw swelling, joint pain, arthritis scores, and synovial pannus hyperplasia. It also lowered serum levels of TNF-α, interleukin-1β (IL1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Immunohistochemical analysis revealed decreased expression of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) p65 in FFXHL-treated CIA rat joints. In vitro experiments demonstrated FFXHL's ability to decrease protein secretion of IL-1β and IL-6, suppress mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) -3, -9, and -13, reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and inhibit NF-κB p65 translocation in TNF-α stimulated MH7A cells. FFXHL also suppressed protein levels of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), c-Jun Nterminal kinase (JNK), p38 MAP kinase (p38), protein kinase B (Akt), p65, inhibitor of kappa B kinase α/β (IKKα/β), Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), and myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MyD88) induced by TNF-α in MH7A cells. Conclusion The findings imply that FFXHL exhibits significant anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic effects in both CIA rat models and TNF-α-induced MH7A cells. The potential mechanism involves the inactivation of TLR4/MyD88, mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), NF-κB, and Akt pathways by FFXHL.
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- Qiong Yin
- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Scientific Research Institute of Beijing Tongrentang Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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Kaixuan W, Zeng H, Yiqun D, Zixuan W, Huanying T, Li J, Xingchen L, Jiang N, Xie G, Zhu Y, Zhao Y, Qin M. Three types of enzymes complete the furanocoumarins core skeleton biosynthesis in Angelica sinensis. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2024:114102. [PMID: 38641144 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.114102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Furanocoumarins (FCs) are widely distributed secondary metabolites found in higher plants, including Apiaceae, Rutaceae, Moraceae, and Fabaceae. They play a crucial role in the physiological functions of plants and are well-known for their diverse pharmacological activities. As a representative plant of the Apiaceae family, Angelica sinensis is highly valued for its medicinal properties and FCs are one of the main ingredients of A. sinensis. However, the biosynthetic mechanism of FCs in A. sinensis remains poorly understood. In this study, we successfully cloned and verified three types of enzymes using genome analysis and in vitro functional verification, which complete the biosynthesis of the FCs core skeleton in A. sinensis. It includes a p-coumaroyl CoA 2'-hydroxylase (AsC2'H) responsible for umbelliferone formation, two UbiA prenyltransferases (AsPT1 and AsPT2) that convert umbelliferone to demethylsuberosin (DMS) and osthenol, respectively, and two CYP736 subfamily cyclases (AsDC and AsOD) that catalyze the formation of FCs core skeleton. Interestingly, AsOD was demonstrated to be a bifunctional cyclase and could catalyze both DMS and osthenol, but had a higher affinity to osthenol. The characterization of these enzymes elucidates the molecular mechanism of FCs biosynthesis, providing new insights and technologies for understanding the diverse origins of FCs biosynthesis.
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- Wang Kaixuan
- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Medical Botanical Garden, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Department of Resources Science of Traditional Chinese Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Medical Botanical Garden, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210014, China.
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Zhang X, Dong X, Zhang R, Zhou S, Wang W, Yang Y, Wang Y, Yu H, Ma J, Chai X. Compounds identification and mechanism prediction of YuXueBi capsule in the treatment of arthritis by integrating UPLC/IM-QTOF-MS and network pharmacology. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28736. [PMID: 38586342 PMCID: PMC10998111 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28736] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease that seriously affects the life quality of patients. As a patent medicine of Chinese traditional medicine, YuXueBi capsule (YXBC) is widely used for treating RA with significant effects. However, its active compounds and therapeutic mechanisms are not fully illuminated, encumbering the satisfactory clinical application. In this study, we developed a method for identifying the chemical compounds of YXBC and the absorbed compounds into blood of rats using ultra performance liquid chromatography/ion mobility-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC/IM-QTOF-MS) combined with UNIFI analysis software. A total of 58 compounds in YXBC were unambiguously or tentatively identified, 16 compounds from which were found in serum of rats after administration of YXBC. By network pharmacology, these prototype compounds identified in serum were predicted to regulate 30 main pathways (including HIF-1 signaling pathway, neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, IL-17 signaling pathway, and so on) through 146 targets, resulting in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, analgesia, and anti-inflammatory activities. This study provides a scientific basis for the clinical efficacy of YXBC in the treatment of RA.
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- Xiaoyu Zhang
- National Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
- Clinical Trials Center, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- Liaoning Good Nurse Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., Liaoning, 117201, China
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- Liaoning Good Nurse Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., Liaoning, 117201, China
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- Liaoning Good Nurse Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., Liaoning, 117201, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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Zhu C, Bai Y, Jiang Y, Zhang Y, Wang S, Wang F, Sun Z. Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveals the regulation mechanism of early bolting and flowering in two cultivars of Angelica sinensis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28636. [PMID: 38576577 PMCID: PMC10990851 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28636] [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: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
Abstract
The root of Angelica sinensis is utilized in Traditional Chinese medicine to enhance blood replenishment and facilitate blood circulation. The early bolting and flowering (EBF) of A. sinensis, however, compromises the quality of the roots and restricts the yield of medicinal substances. The study was conducted to compare the transcriptomic and metabolomic profiles between EBF plants and normal plants of two cultivars of A. sinensis, followed by validation of the transcriptome results using qRT-PCR. There were 3677 DEGs in EBF plants compared to normal plants of cultivar 2 (Mingui No.2), and cultivar 4 (Mingui No.4) was 3354. The main differential metabolites in the EBF and normal plants were phenolic acids, flavonoids, lignans, and coumarins. The analysis of 5 EBF-related pathways revealed 28 genes exhibiting differential expression and 5 metabolites showing differential accumulation. The expression of the Lhcb5, Lhcb2, Lhcb6, Lhcb1, Lhca4, ATPG1, EGLC, CELB, AMY, glgA, CYCD3, SnRK2, PYL, AHK2, AUX1, BSK, FabI/K, ACACA and FabV decreased and the expression of the PsbR, PsbA, LHY, FT, CO, malQ, HK, GPI and DELLA increased in EBF plants. In addition, the Abscisic acid, d-Glucose-6P, α-d-Glucose-1P, NADP+, and ADP were more significantly enriched in EBF plants. The findings offer novel perspectives on the EBF mechanisms in A. sinensis and other medicinal plants of the Apiaceae family.
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- Chenghao Zhu
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Dingxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Dingxi, 743000, Gansu, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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Zou J, Qiu ZC, Yu QQ, Wu JM, Wang YH, Shi KD, Li YF, He RR, Qin L, Yao XS, Wang XL, Gao H. Discovery of a Potent Antiosteoporotic Drug Molecular Scaffold Derived from Angelica sinensis and Its Bioinspired Total Synthesis. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2024; 10:628-636. [PMID: 38559293 PMCID: PMC10979506 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.3c01414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Angelica sinensis, commonly known as Dong Quai in Europe and America and as Dang-gui in China, is a medicinal plant widely utilized for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. In this study, we report the discovery of a new category of phthalide from Angelica sinensis, namely falcarinphthalides A and B (1 and 2), which contains two fragments, (3R,8S)-falcarindiol (3) and (Z)-ligustilide (4). Falcarinphthalides A and B (1 and 2) represent two unprecedented carbon skeletons of phthalide in natural products, and their antiosteoporotic activities were evaluated. The structures of 1 and 2, including their absolute configurations, were established using extensive analysis of NMR spectra, chemical derivatization, and ECD/VCD calculations. Based on LC-HR-ESI-MS analysis and DFT calculations, a production mechanism for 1 and 2 involving enzyme-catalyzed Diels-Alder/retro-Diels-Alder reactions was proposed. Falcarinphthalide A (1), the most promising lead compound, exhibits potent in vitro antiosteoporotic activity by inhibiting NF-κB and c-Fos signaling-mediated osteoclastogenesis. Moreover, the bioinspired gram-scale total synthesis of 1, guided by intensive DFT study, has paved the way for further biological investigation. The discovery and gram-scale total synthesis of falcarinphthalide A (1) provide a compelling lead compound and a novel molecular scaffold for treating osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases.
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- Jian Zou
- Institute
of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy/International
Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization
and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education of
China/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents
of TCM and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy/International
Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization
and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education of
China/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents
of TCM and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
- Translational
Medicine R&D Center, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering/Key
Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Science and System, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518057, People’s Republic of China
- College
of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy/International
Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization
and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education of
China/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents
of TCM and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy/International
Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization
and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education of
China/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents
of TCM and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy/International
Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization
and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education of
China/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents
of TCM and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
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- Translational
Medicine R&D Center, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering/Key
Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Science and System, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518057, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy/International
Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization
and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education of
China/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents
of TCM and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy/International
Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization
and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education of
China/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents
of TCM and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
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- Translational
Medicine R&D Center, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering/Key
Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Science and System, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518057, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy/International
Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization
and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education of
China/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents
of TCM and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
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- Translational
Medicine R&D Center, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering/Key
Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Science and System, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518057, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products, College of Pharmacy/International
Cooperative Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization
and Innovative Drug Development of Chinese Ministry of Education of
China/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents
of TCM and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People’s Republic of China
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Al-Ansari M, Al-Dahmash ND, Angulo-Bejarano PI, Ha HA, Nguyen-Thi TH. Phytochemical, bactericidal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of various extracts from Pongamia pinnata and functional groups characterization by FTIR and HPLC analyses. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 245:118044. [PMID: 38157963 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.118044] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The present research looked into possible biomedical applications of Pongamia pinnata leaf extract. The first screening of the phytochemical profile showed that the acetone extract had more phytochemicals than the other solvent extracts. These included more saponins, proteins, phenolic compounds, tannins, glycosides, flavonoids, steroids, and sugar. The P. pinnata acetone extract exhibited highest antibacterial activity against C. diphtheriae. The bactericidal activity was found in the following order: C. diphtheria (14 mm) > P. aeruginosa (10 mm) > S. flexneri (9 mm) > S. marcescens (7 mm) > S. typhi (7 mm) > S. epidermidis (7 mm) > S. boydii (6 mm) > S. aureus (3 mm) at 10 mg mL-1 concentration. MIC value of 240 mg mL-1 and MBC is 300 mg mL-1 of concentration with 7 colonies against C. diphtheriae was noticed in acetone extract. Acetone extract of P. pinnata was showed highest percentage of inhibition (87.5 %) at 625 mg mL-1 concentrations by DPPH method. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory activity showed the fine albumin denaturation as 76% as well as anti-lipoxygenase was found as 61% at 900 mg mL-1 concentrations correspondingly. FT-IR analysis was used to determine the functional groups of compounds with bioactive properties. The qualitative examination of selected plants through HPLC yielded significant peak values determined by intervals through the peak value. In an acetone extract of P. pinnata, 9 functional groups were identified. These findings concluded that the acetone extract has high pharmaceutical value, but more in-vivo research is needed to assess its potential.
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- Mysoon Al-Ansari
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centre of Bioengineering, NatProLab, Plant Innovation Lab, School of Engineering and Sciences, Queretaro, 76130, Mexico
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam
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Li W, Chen Y, Cai Z, He X, Yang L, Zhu J, Wang W. Traditional Chinese medicine Qingre Huoxue decoction enhances wound healing in through modulation of angiogenic and inflammatory pathways. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14724. [PMID: 38439195 PMCID: PMC10912365 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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This study investigates the therapeutic potential of Qingre Huoxue Decoction (QHD), a traditional Chinese herbal formulation, in promoting wound healing in an imiquimod-induced murine model of psoriasis. The research was driven by the need for effective wound healing strategies in psoriatic conditions, where conventional treatments often fall short. Employing a combination of in vivo and in vitro methodologies, we assessed the effects of QHD on key factors associated with wound healing. Our results showed that QHD treatment significantly reduced the expression of angiogenic proteins HIF-1α, FLT-1, and VEGF, and mitigated inflammatory responses, as evidenced by the decreased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and increased expression of IL-10. Furthermore, QHD enhanced the expression of genes essential for wound repair. In vitro assays with HUVECs corroborated the anti-angiogenic effects of QHD. Conclusively, the study highlights QHD's efficacy in enhancing wound healing in psoriatic conditions by modulating angiogenic and inflammatory pathways, presenting a novel therapeutic avenue in psoriasis wound management.
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- Wen Li
- Department of DermatologyShuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiChina
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- Department of PathologyShuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiChina
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- Department of DermatologyShuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiChina
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- Department of DermatologyShuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiChina
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- Department of DermatologyShuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiChina
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- Department of DermatologyShuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiChina
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- Department of DermatologyShuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCMShanghaiChina
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Liu YJ, Gao KX, Peng X, Wang Y, Wang JY, Hu MB. The great potential of polysaccharides from natural resources in the treatment of asthma: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129431. [PMID: 38237839 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129431] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
Abstract
Despite significant progress in diagnosis and treatment, asthma remains a serious public health challenge. The conventional therapeutic drugs for asthma often have side effects and unsatisfactory clinical efficacy. Therefore, it is very urgent to develop new drugs to overcome the shortcomings of conventional drugs. Natural polysaccharides provide enormous resources for the development of drugs or health products, and they are receiving a lot of attention from scientists around the world due to their safety, effective anti-inflammatory and immune regulatory properties. Increasing evidence shows that polysaccharides have favorable biological activities in the respiratory disease, including asthma. This review provides an overview of primary literature on the recent advances of polysaccharides from natural resources in the treatment of asthma. The mechanisms and practicability of polysaccharides, including polysaccharides from plants, fungus, bacteria, alga, animals and others are reviewed. Finally, the further research of polysaccharides in the treatment of asthma are discussed. This review can provide a basis for further study of polysaccharides in the treatment of asthma and provides guidance for the development and clinical application of novel asthma treatment drugs.
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- Yu-Jie Liu
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Food Engineering, Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Food Engineering, Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Food Engineering, Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Food Engineering, Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Food Engineering, Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Food Engineering, Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, PR China.
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Yanbin F, Yilin T, Yaomin M, Deshuang X, Junhong Z, Gaofeng Z, Shaohui Z. Unveiling the potential of Butylphthalide: inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and preventing bone loss. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1347241. [PMID: 38464734 PMCID: PMC10922197 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1347241] [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: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Osteoporosis, resulting from overactive osteoclasts and leading to elevated fracture risk, has emerged as a global public health concern due to the aging population. Therefore, inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption function represents a crucial approach for preventing and treating osteoporosis. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects and molecular mechanisms of Butylphthalide (NBP) on the differentiation and function of osteoclasts induced by RANKL. Osteoclastogenesis was assessed through TRAP staining and bone slice assay. An animal model that underwent ovariectomy, simulating postmenopausal women's physiological characteristics, was established to investigate the impact of Butylphthalide on ovariectomy-induced bone loss. To delve deeper into the specific mechanisms, we employed Western blot, PCR, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemical staining to detect the expression of proteins that are associated with the osteoclast signaling pathway. In this study, we found that Butylphthalide not only suppressed osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in vitro but also significantly decreased TRAcP-positive osteoclasts and prevented bone loss in vivo. Further mechanistic experiments revealed that Butylphthalide reduces intracellular ROS in osteoclasts, inhibits the MAPK and NFATc1 signaling pathways, and downregulates the key genes and proteins of osteoclasts. This inhibits osteoclast formation and function. The reduction in ROS in osteoclasts is intricately linked to the activity of Butylphthalide-modulated antioxidant enzymes. Overall, NBP may offer a alternative treatment option with fewer side effects for skeletal diseases such as osteoporosis.
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- Feng Yanbin
- Department of Spine Osteopathia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Department of Spine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine Osteopathia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine Osteopathia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine Osteopathia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine Osteopathia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Hygiene of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Spine Osteopathia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Department of Spine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Zhang J, Li R, Yu Y, Sun W, Zhang C, Wang H. Network pharmacology-and molecular docking-based investigation of Danggui blood-supplementing decoction in ischaemic stroke. Growth Factors 2024; 42:13-23. [PMID: 37932893 DOI: 10.1080/08977194.2023.2277755] [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: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Danggui blood-supplementing decoction (DBsD) is an herbal preparation treating several diseases including stroke. The present study sought to investigate the potential mechanism of DBsD in ischaemic stroke (IS) using network pharmacology, molecular docking, and cell experiment. Based on the protein-protein (PPI) network analysis, MAPK1 (0.51, 12), KNG1 (0.57, 28), and TNF (0.64, 39) were found with relatively good performance in degree and closeness centrality. The functional enrichment analysis revealed that DBsD contributed to IS-related biological processes, molecule function, and presynaptic/postsynaptic cellular components. Pathway enrichment indicated that DBsD might protect IS by modulating multi-signalling pathways including the sphingolipid signalling pathway. Molecular docking verified the stigmasterol-KNG1, bifendate-TNF, and formononetin-MAPK1 pairs. Cell experiments confirmed the involvement of KNG1 and sphingolipid signalling pathway in hippocampal neuronal cell apoptosis. This study showed that DBsD can protect neuronal cell injury after IS through multiple components, multiple targets, and multiple pathways.
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- Jinling Zhang
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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Chen M, Li Y, Li L, Ma Q, Zhou X, Ding F, Mo X, Zhu W, Bian Q, Zou X, Xue F, Yan L, Li X, Chen J. Qi-Zhi-Wei-Tong granules alleviates chronic non-atrophic gastritis in mice by altering the gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117304. [PMID: 37838294 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117304] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In traditional Chinese medicine, Qi-zhi-wei-tong granule (QZWT) significantly reduced the major gastrointestinal and psychological symptoms of functional dyspepsia. AIM OF THE STUDY We aimed to explore the therapeutic effect of QZWT treated chronic non-atrophic gastritis (CNAG) and to elucidate its potential mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS The composition of QZWT was analysed by UPLC-Q/TOF-MS. The CNAG mice model was established by chronic restraint stress (CRS) in combination with iodoacetamide (IAA). Morphological staining was utilized to reveal the impact of QZWT on stomach and gut integrity. RT‒qPCR and ELISA were used to measure proinflammatory cytokines in the stomach, colon tissues and serum of CNAG mice. Next-generation sequencing of 16 S rDNA was applied to analyse the gut microbiota community of faecal samples. Finally, we investigated the faecal bile acid composition using GC‒MS. RESULTS Twenty-one of the compounds from QZWT were successfully identified by UPLC-Q/TOF-MS analysis. QZWT enhanced gastric and intestinal integrity and suppressed inflammatory responses in CNAG mice. Moreover, QZWT treatment reshaped the gut microbiota structure by increasing the levels of the Akkermansia genus and decreasing the populations of the Desulfovibrio genus in CNAG mice. The alteration of gut microbiota was associated with gut bacteria BA metabolism. In addition, QZWT reduced BAs and especially decreased conjugated BAs in CNAG mice. Spearman's correlation analysis further confirmed the links between the changes in the gut microbiota and CNAG indices. CONCLUSIONS QZWT can effectively inhibited gastrointestinal inflammatory responses of CNAG symptoms in mice; these effects may be closely related to restoring the balance of the gut microbiota and regulating BA metabolism to protect the gastric mucosa. This study provides a scientific reference for the pathogenesis of CNAG and the mechanism of QZWT treatment.
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- Man Chen
- College of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China.
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China.
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- College of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430065, PR China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, PR China.
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Wang Y, Xie L, Liu F, Ding D, Wei W, Han F. Research progress on traditional Chinese medicine-induced apoptosis signaling pathways in ovarian cancer cells. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117299. [PMID: 37816474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE As a "silent killer" that threatens women's lives and health, ovarian cancer (OC) has the clinical characteristics of being difficult to detect, difficult to treat, and high recurrence. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be utilized as a long-term complementary and alternative therapy since it has shown benefits in alleviating clinical symptoms of OC, decreasing toxic side effects of radiation and chemotherapy, as well as enhancing patients' quality of life. AIM OF THE REVIEW This paper reviews how TCM contributes to the apoptosis of OC cells through signaling pathways, including active constituents, extracts, and herbal formulas, with the aim of providing a basis for the development and clinical application of therapeutic strategies for TCM in OC. METHODS The search was conducted from scientific databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and SinoMed databases aiming to elucidate the apoptosis signaling pathways in OC cells by TCM. The articles were searched by the keywords "ovarian cancer", "apoptosis", "signaling pathway", "traditional Chinese medicine", "Chinese herbal monomer", "Chinese herbal extract", and "herbal formula". The search was conducted from January 2013 to June 2023. A total of 97 potentially relevant articles were included, including 93 articles on Chinese medicine active constituents or extracts and 4 articles on Chinese herbal compound prescriptions. RESULTS TCM can induce apoptosis in OC cells by regulating signaling pathways with obvious advantages, including STAT3, PI3K/AKT, Wnt/β-catenin, MAPK, NF-κB, Nrf2, HIF-1α, Fas/Fas L signaling pathway, etc. CONCLUSION: Chinese medicine can induce apoptosis in OC cells through multiple pathways, targets, and routes. TCM has special advantages for treating OC, providing more reasonable evidence for the research and development of new apoptosis inducers.
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- Yu Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China.
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Li WJ, Cai YF, Ouyang Y, Li XY, Shi XL, Cao SX, Huang Y, Wu HW, Yang HJ. Quality evaluation of Angelica Sinensis Radix dispensing granules by integrating microvascular activity and chemical analysis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117236. [PMID: 37769884 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117236] [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: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE As a new form of crude slices of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), traditional Chinese medicine dispensing granules (TCMDGs) have been used for clinical formula. It is necessary to evaluate whether the chemical composition and biological activity are consistent among the different batches. Angelica Sinensis Radix (ASR), the root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, is one of the most frequently used medicinal materials in gynecology, senile and cardiovascular diseases. In this paper, the quality of TCMDGs is examined taking the Angelica Sinensis Radix dispensing granules (ASRDGs) as a typical case. AIM OF THE STUDY In this study, integrating bioequivalence and chemical analysis was used to evaluate the quality of dispensing granules taking ASRDGs as a typical case. MATERIALS AND METHODS According to the clinical efficacy of ASR, the intestinal absorption liquid of ASRDGs (IAL-ASRDGs) in 15 batches prepared by the everted gut sac (EGS) method was used to evaluate its effects of vasodilatation on isolated vascular rings. Then, the chemical profiling analysis of IAL-ASRDGs from the 15 batches was carried out by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS). The components in IAL-ASRDGs were identified using mass spectrometry data and the obtained reference standards. Pearson correlation analysis was further performed for the selection of quality control markers based on the extracted ion chromatograms of the identified compounds and vasodilatory activities of different batches of IAL-ASRDGs. Moreover, the selected chemical components in ASRDGs were further verified by vasodilatory activities and quantitatively analyzed by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (UPLC-QQQ-MS). RESULTS The IAL-ASRDGs showed favorable vasodilatory activities. There were significant differences among the 15 batches. The ranges of maximum vasodilation rate (%) and EC50 were 69.33 ± 7.16 to 19.52 ± 5.05 and 0.07-25.58 g raw materials/mL, respectively. A total of 46 compounds in IAL-ASRDGs were identified based on accurate mass measurements, fragmentation behavior and the reference standards. Among them, 8 compounds including butylidenephthalide, butylphthalide and senkyunolide A showed positive correlation with vasodilatory effect of IAL-ASRDGs. The 8 compounds were further verified, showing obvious vasodilatory activities. The content of the 8 compounds also showed some differences in 15 batches of ASRDGs. Among them, the content of ferulic acid, senkyunolide I and senkyunolide H varied the most in different batches of ASRDGs. By Pearson correlation analysis, the total content of senkyunolides (senkyunolide A, senkyunolide I and senkyunolide H) in ASRDGs was found to reflect the vasodilatory activity of ASRDGs mostly. CONCLUSION This study provides new strategies for the quality assessment by bioequivalence and explore the chemical quality control markers for ASRDGs.
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- Wen-Jie Li
- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China; Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China; Key Laboratory of Research of Chinese Medicine on Prevention and Treatment for Major Diseases, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China; Key Laboratory of Research of Chinese Medicine on Prevention and Treatment for Major Diseases, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- Experimental Research Center, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China; Key Laboratory of Research of Chinese Medicine on Prevention and Treatment for Major Diseases, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China; Key Laboratory of Research of Chinese Medicine on Prevention and Treatment for Major Diseases, Beijing, 100700, China.
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Zhao L, Zhou S, Wang S, Wu R, Meng Q, Li Z, Peng J, Liu Y, Lu M, Li M, Zhu C, Sun Y, He Y, Jin Y, Gao J, Zhang S, Li P, Liao R, Liu W, Zhang G. Zhuifeng Tougu capsules in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (cold dampness obstruction syndrome): a randomized, double blind, multicenter clinical study. Chin Med 2024; 19:18. [PMID: 38273399 PMCID: PMC10809488 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-00880-7] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, cold dampness obstruction is one of the common syndromes of osteoarthritis. Therefore, in clinical practice, the main treatment methods are to dispel wind, remove dampness, and dissipate cold, used to treat knee osteoarthritis (KOA). This report describes a mulitercenter clinical study to assess Zhuifeng Tougu Capsule's efficacy and safety in the treatment of patients who are cold dampness obstruction syndrome in KOA, and to provide evidence-based medical for the rational use of Zhuifeng Tougu Capsules in clinical practice. METHODS This randomized, parallel group controlled, double-blind, double dummy trial will include a total of 215 KOA patients who meet the study criteria. 215 patients underwent 1:1 randomisation, with 107 cases assigned the experimental group (Zhuifeng Tougu Capsules + Glucosamine Sulfate Capsules Simulator) and 108 assigned the control group (Glucosamine Sulfate Capsules + Zhuifeng Tougu Capsules Simulator). After enrolment, patients received 12 weeks of treatment. The main efficacy measure is the Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain score. Visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score, Self-condition assessment VAS score, WOMAC KOA score, TCM syndrome score and TCM syndrome efficacy, ESR level, CRP level, suprapatellar bursa effusion depth, use of rescue drugs, and safety indicators are secondary efficacy indicators. RESULTS Compared with before treatment, WOMAC pain score, VAS pain score, Self-condition assessment VAS score, WOMAC KOA score, and TCM syndrome score decreased significantly in both groups (P < 0.01). Also, the experimental group showed significant differences in the above indicators compared to control (P < 0.01). However, after treatment, no significant differences were showed in the ESR level, CRP level, and suprapatellar bursa effusion depth between the two groups (P > 0.05). No any serious adverse effects showed in the experimental group and control group. CONCLUSIONS Zhuifeng Tougu Capsules can effectively improve knee joint function and significantly alleviate the pain of KOA. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical trial registration was completed with the China Clinical Trial Registration Center for this research protocol (No. ChiCTR2000028750) on January 2, 2020.
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- Longmei Zhao
- Ordos Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Ordos, 017010, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Osteoarticular Drugs, Changsha, 410300, Hunan, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450053, Henan, China
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- Bethune International Peace Hospital, People's Liberation Army, Shijiazhuang, 050082, Hebei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250011, Shandong, China
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- The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410007, Hunan, China
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- Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, 261000, Shandong, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230061, Anhui, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Osteoarticular Drugs, Changsha, 410300, Hunan, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhuzhou, 412008, Hunan, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhuzhou, 412008, Hunan, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300193, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, 300381, China.
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China.
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Jiang Y, Xu L, Wei N, Chen R, Wang Y, Wu L, Li W, Yan Z, Chen L, Chen Z. Comparative pharmacokinetics of 11 major bioactive components between two dosage forms of Qixue Shuangbu Prescription in rats by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300677. [PMID: 37994256 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300677] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Although Qixue Shuangbu Prescription (QSP) is a classic Chinese medicine prescription for treating chronic heart failure. Low bioavailability due to the insolubility and poor biofilm permeability of the main bioactive ingredients of QSP is still a key factor limiting its efficacy. In this study, a novel self-microemulsifying drug delivery system was proposed to effectively improve the bioavailability of QSP. The qualified ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry methodology was established to investigate the pharmacokinetics characteristics of the QSP self-microemulsifying drug delivery system. Our results showed that 11 components in the self-microemulsifying drug delivery system group had prolonged T1/2 and MRT0-t values compared with QSP extract. The Cmax of calycosin-7-glucoside (CG), vanillic acid and paeoniflorin increased 2.5 times, 2.4 times and 2.3 times, respectively. The relative bioavailability values of CG, paeoniflorin and ononin were most significantly affected, increasing by 383.2%, 336.5% and 307.1%, respectively. This study promoted the development of new dosage forms of QSP and provided a useful reference for improving dosage forms to solve the problem of low bioavailability of traditional Chinese medicine.
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- Yong Jiang
- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangyin Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangyin City, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Chen Q, Wang Y, Shi C, Tong M, Sun H, Dong M, Liu S, Wang L. Molecular Mechanism of the Asarum-Angelica Drug Pair in the Treatment of Periodontitis Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17389. [PMID: 38139216 PMCID: PMC10744231 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417389] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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(1) To examine the potential mechanism of the Asarum-Angelica drug pair against periodontitis and provide an experimental basis for the treatment of periodontitis with herbal medicine. (2) The core components and core targets of the Asarum-Angelica drug pair in the treatment of periodontitis were detected according to network pharmacology methods. Finally, the effect of the Asarum-Angelica drug pair on osteogenic differentiation was observed in mouse embryonic osteoblast precursor cells. (3) According to the results of network pharmacology, there are 10 potential active ingredients in the Asarum-Angelica drug pair, and 44 potential targets were obtained by mapping the targets with periodontitis treatment. Ten potential active ingredients, such as kaempferol and β-sitosterol, may play a role in treating periodontitis. Cell experiments showed that the Asarum-Angelica drug pair can effectively promote the expression of osteoblast markers alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Runt-related Transcription Factor 2 (RUNX2), and BCL2 mRNA and protein in an inflammatory environment (p < 0.05). (4) Network pharmacology effectively analyzed the molecular mechanism of Asarum-Angelica in the treatment of periodontitis, and the Asarum-Angelica drug pair can promote the differentiation of osteoblasts.
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- Qianyang Chen
- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development and Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development and Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development and Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development and Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development and Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development and Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Periodontics, College of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, 9 West Section, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development and Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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Li S, Xu N, Fang Q, Cheng X, Chen J, Liu P, Li L, Wang C, Liu W. Glehnia littoralis Fr. Schmidtex Miq.: A systematic review on ethnopharmacology, chemical composition, pharmacology and quality control. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 317:116831. [PMID: 37369334 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116831] [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: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Glehnia littoralis Fr. Schmidtex Miq. is a well-known perennial herb that is used in traditional medicine in China, Japan and Korea. G. littoralis has the effects of treating the lungs with heat, nourishing yin and blood, and acting as an expectorant. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescriptions containing G. littoralis have various clinical applications, such as clearing heat, relieving coughs, treating hepatic fibrosis, resolving phlegm, and treating esophagitis. AIM OF THE REVIEW This paper aims to provide a comprehensive and productive review of G. littoralis, mainly including traditional application, ethnopharmacology, chemical composition, pharmacological activities, and quality control. MATERIALS AND METHODS Literature search was conducted through the Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Springer Link, PubMed, Baidu Scholar, CNKI, and WanFang DATA by using the keywords "Glehnia littoralis", "Radix Glehniae", "Bei Shashen", "Clinical application", "Chemical composition", "Quality control" and "pharmacological action". In addition, information was collected from relevant ancient books, reviews, and documents (1980-2022). RESULTS G. littoralis is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with great clinical value and rich resources. More than 186 components, including coumarins, lignans, polyacetylenes, organic acids, flavonoids, and terpenoids, have been isolated and identified from G. littoralis. The pharmacological activities of more than half of these chemicals are yet unknown. Polyacetylenes and coumarins are the most important bioactive compounds responsible for pharmacological activities, such as antiproliferative, anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antitussive, immune regulation and analgesic. In this study, the progress in chemical analysis of G. littoralis, including thin-layer chromatography (TLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (MS), and HPLC-MS, were summarized. CONCLUSION In this paper reviewed the previous literature regarding ethnopharmacological, phytochemical, pharmacological, and quality evaluation of the processing of G. littoralis was reviewed, providing potential reference information for future investigation and clinical applications. However, research on the relationship between chemical constituents and traditional uses of G. littoralis is lacking, and the comprehensive pharmacological effects and mechanisms of G. littoralis require further detailed exploration. In addition, an efficient method for chemical profiling is still unavailable to obtain potent bioactive markers for quality control. Perfect quality standards, which are also the basis for further drug development of G. littoralis, are urgently needed to ensure its quality and clinical application.
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- Shiyang Li
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medical, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines and The SATCM Key Laboratory for New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Rood, Shanghai, 201203, China; Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, The SATCM Third Grade Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, China; College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, Urumqi, 830011, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medical, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines and The SATCM Key Laboratory for New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Rood, Shanghai, 201203, China; College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, Urumqi, 830011, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medical, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines and The SATCM Key Laboratory for New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Rood, Shanghai, 201203, China; Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, The SATCM Third Grade Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medical, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines and The SATCM Key Laboratory for New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Rood, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, The SATCM Third Grade Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, The SATCM Third Grade Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, 393 Xinyi Road, Urumqi, 830011, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medical, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines and The SATCM Key Laboratory for New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Rood, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medical, The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines and The SATCM Key Laboratory for New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Rood, Shanghai, 201203, China; Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, The SATCM Third Grade Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparations, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 528 Zhangheng Road, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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Niu Y, Xiao H, Wang B, Wang Z, Du K, Wang Y, Wang L. Angelica sinensis polysaccharides alleviate the oxidative burden on hematopoietic cells by restoring 5-fluorouracil-induced oxidative damage in perivascular mesenchymal progenitor cells. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2023; 61:768-778. [PMID: 37148130 PMCID: PMC10167876 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2023.2207592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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CONTEXT 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)-injured stromal cells may cause chronic bone marrow suppression; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Angelica sinensis polysaccharide (ASP), the main biologically active ingredient of the Chinese herb, Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (Apiaceae), may enrich the blood and promote antioxidation. OBJECTIVE This study investigated the protective antioxidative effects of ASP on perivascular mesenchymal progenitors (PMPs) and their interactions with hematopoietic cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS PMPs were dissociated from C57BL/6 mouse femur and tibia and were subsequently divided into the control, ASP (0.1 g/L), 5-FU (0.025 g/L), and 5-FU + ASP (pre-treatment with 0.1 g/L ASP for 6 h, together with 0.025 g/L 5-FU) then cultured for 48 h. Hematopoietic cells were co-cultured on these feeder layers for 24 h. Cell proliferation, senescence, apoptosis, and oxidative indices were detected, along with stromal osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation potentials. Intercellular and intracellular signaling was analyzed by real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting. RESULTS ASP ameliorated the reactive oxygen species production/scavenge balance in PMPs; improved osteogenic differentiation; increased SCF, CXCL12, VLA-4/VCAM-1, ICAM-1/LFA1, and TPO/MPL, Ang-1/Tie-2 gene expression. Further, the ASP-treated feeder layer alleviated hematopoietic cells senescence (from 21.9 ± 1.47 to 12.1 ± 1.13); decreased P53, P21, p-GSK-3β, β-catenin and cyclin-D1 protein expression, and increased glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3β protein expression in co-cultured hematopoietic cells. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS ASP delayed oxidative stress-induced premature senescence of 5-FU-treated feeder co-cultured hematopoietic cells via down-regulation of overactivated Wnt/β-catenin signaling. These findings provide a new strategy for alleviating myelosuppressive stress.
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- Yilin Niu
- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Wang K, Liu X, Cai G, Gong J, Guo Y, Gao W. Chemical composition analysis of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels and its four processed products by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap mass spectrometry combining with nontargeted metabolomics. J Sep Sci 2023; 46:e2300473. [PMID: 37933715 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels. has been used for women to enrich the blood, prevent and treat blood deficiency syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Wine-processed Angelica sinensis, soil-processed Angelica sinensis, oil-processed Angelica sinensis, and charred-processed Angelica sinensis are the most significant four processed products used in Chinese clinic. However, there have been few studies aimed at comparing their chemical differences. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap mass spectrometry combining with nontargeted metabolomics was applied to investigate the diversity of processed products of Angelica sinensis. A total of 74 compounds with the variable importance in the projection value more than 1.5 and P less than 0.05 in ANOVA were highlighted as the compounds that contribute most to the discrimination of Angelica sinensis and four processed products. The results showed the metabolic changes between Angelica sinensis and its four processed products, there were 19 metabolites, 3 metabolites, 6 metabolites, and 45 metabolites were tentatively assigned in soil-processed Angelica sinensis, wine-processed Angelica sinensis, oil-processed Angelica sinensis, and charred-processed Angelica sinensis, respectively. These results suggested that the proposed metabolomics approach was useful for the quality evaluation and control of processed products of Angelica sinensis.
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- Kangyu Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Jilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, P. R. China
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Tan J, Yang J, Aobulikasimu N, Zhang C, Cao B, Lv H, Jiang M, Han L, Huang X. Senkyunolide B exhibits broad-spectrum antifungal activity against plant and human pathogenic fungi via inhibiting spore germination and destroying the mature biofilm. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:4952-4963. [PMID: 37531560 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7696] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Aspergillus infection seriously jeopardizes the health and safety of life of immunocompromised patients. The emergences of antifungal resistance highlight a demand to find new effective antifungal drugs. Angelica sinensis is a medicine-food herb and phthalides are its characteristic components. A few of the phthalides have been reported to display satisfactory antifungal activities against plant pathogenic fungi. However, the structure-activity relationships and antifungal action mechanism of phthalides remain to be further explored and elucidated. RESULTS The antifungal activities of five natural phthalides and four artificial analogs were investigated, and their structure-activity relationships were preliminarily elucidated in the current study. The benzene ring moiety played an essential role in their antifungal activities; the oxygen-containing substituents on the benzene ring obviously impacted their activities, the free hydroxyl was favorable to the activity. Typical phthalide senkyunolide B (SENB) exhibited broad antifungal activities against human and plant pathogenic fungi, especially, Aspergillus fumigatus. SENB affected the spore germination and hyphae growth of Aspergillus fumigatus via down-regulating phosphatidylinositol-PKC-calcineurin axis and the expression of ENG genes. Moreover, SENB disturbed the oxidation-reduction process in Aspergillus fumigatus to destroy the mature biofilms. In vivo experiments indicated SENB significantly prolonged survival and decreased fungal burden in mouse model of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis. CONCLUSIONS Phthalides could be considered as the valuable leads for the development of antifungal drug to cure plant and human disease. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Junfeng Tan
- Key Laboratory of Bioresource Research and Development of Liaoning Province, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioresource Research and Development of Liaoning Province, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioresource Research and Development of Liaoning Province, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioresource Research and Development of Liaoning Province, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioresource Research and Development of Liaoning Province, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioresource Research and Development of Liaoning Province, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Polysaccharide Materials and Modifications, School of Marine Sciences and Biotechnology, Guangxi University for Nationalities, Nanning, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioresource Research and Development of Liaoning Province, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioresource Research and Development of Liaoning Province, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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Wang L, Yu T, Dong F, Xu J, Fu J, Sun H. Tongqiao Mingmu formula alleviates retinal ganglion cell autophagy through PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2023; 306:3120-3130. [PMID: 36098527 DOI: 10.1002/ar.25060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Glaucoma is a severe blindness-causing optic nerve disease characterized by a loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). Previous studies have shown that the Tongqiao Mingmu (TQMM) formula can reduce retinal and optic nerve damage, but its mechanism of action requires further elucidation. In this study, an RGC injury model was prepared using glutamate and then treated with serum-containing drug from the TQMM formula (hereafter called "TQMM formula serum"). In the glutamate-induced RGC injury model, cell viability decreased with an increase in glutamate concentration, whereas the expression of autophagy-related biomarkers LC3 and Belicin-1 increased. An adenovirus transfection experiment revealed that glutamate markedly promoted autophagic flux in RGCs. Notably, TQMM formula serum inhibited the expression of autophagy-related biomarkers, reduced autophagy flux, and reversed the damage caused by glutamate to RGCs. Furthermore, the PI3K inhibitor LY294002 was used to intervene in the RGC autophagy model and was found to suppress the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway and enhance RGC autophagy. However, TQMM formula serum could generate an opposite effect and upregulate the expressions of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway genes and proteins. In conclusion, the TQMM formula can prevent glutamate-induced autophagy in RGCs, possibly by activating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway and reducing the expression of autophagy-related biomarkers LC3 and Belicin-1 to attenuate autophagy and maintain RGC viability.
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- Liyuan Wang
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- Department of Acupuncture, Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Chen L, Li L, Wang F, Hu S, Ding T, Wang Y, Huang Y, Fan B, Sun J. Targeted Metabolomics Study on the Effect of Vinegar Processing on the Chemical Changes and Antioxidant Activity of Angelica sinensis. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:2053. [PMID: 38136173 PMCID: PMC10740601 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12122053] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (A. sinensis) has a long processing history. In order to obtain a more valuable composition and higher antioxidant behavior, it is often processed by stir-frying and vinegar treatment. However, the underlying mechanism of chemical changes remains ambiguous. Using UPLC-QQQ-MS/MS alongside targeted metabolomics techniques, this study probed the variances between crude and processed A. sinensis. We identified 1046 chemical components in total, 123 differential components in stir-fried A. sinensis, and 167 in vinegar-treated ones were screened through multivariate statistical analysis. Moreover, 83 significant compounds, encompassing amino acids, phenolic acids, etc., were identified across both processing methods. The in vitro antioxidant activities of these A. sinensis forms were assessed, revealing a positive correlation between most of the unique components emerging after processing and the antioxidant capabilities. Notably, post-processing, the chemical composition undergoes significant alterations, enhancing the antioxidant activity. Specific compounds, including 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, syringetin-3-O-glucoside, and salicylic acid, greatly influence antioxidant activity during processing.
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- Linlin Chen
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (L.C.); (L.L.); (F.W.); (T.D.); (Y.W.)
- School of Pharmacy, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150010, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (L.C.); (L.L.); (F.W.); (T.D.); (Y.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (L.C.); (L.L.); (F.W.); (T.D.); (Y.W.)
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- Agricultural Product Storage and Processing Research Institute, Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.H.); (Y.H.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (L.C.); (L.L.); (F.W.); (T.D.); (Y.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (L.C.); (L.L.); (F.W.); (T.D.); (Y.W.)
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- Agricultural Product Storage and Processing Research Institute, Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.H.); (Y.H.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (L.C.); (L.L.); (F.W.); (T.D.); (Y.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Collection, Storage and Transportation Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (L.C.); (L.L.); (F.W.); (T.D.); (Y.W.)
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Li S, Chiu TY, Jin X, Cao D, Xu M, Zhu M, Zhou Q, Liu C, Zong Y, Wang S, Yu K, Zhang F, Bai M, Liu G, Liang Y, Zhang C, Simonsen HT, Zhao J, Liu B, Zhao S. Integrating genomic and multiomic data for Angelica sinensis provides insights into the evolution and biosynthesis of pharmaceutically bioactive compounds. Commun Biol 2023; 6:1198. [PMID: 38001348 PMCID: PMC10674023 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-023-05569-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Angelica sinensis roots (Angelica roots) are rich in many bioactive compounds, including phthalides, coumarins, lignans, and terpenoids. However, the molecular bases for their biosynthesis are still poorly understood. Here, an improved chromosome-scale genome for A. sinensis var. Qinggui1 is reported, with a size of 2.16 Gb, contig N50 of 4.96 Mb and scaffold N50 of 198.27 Mb, covering 99.8% of the estimated genome. Additionally, by integrating genome sequencing, metabolomic profiling, and transcriptome analysis of normally growing and early-flowering Angelica roots that exhibit dramatically different metabolite profiles, the pathways and critical metabolic genes for the biosynthesis of these major bioactive components in Angelica roots have been deciphered. Multiomic analyses have also revealed the evolution and regulation of key metabolic genes for the biosynthesis of pharmaceutically bioactive components; in particular, TPSs for terpenoid volatiles, ACCs for malonyl CoA, PKSs for phthalide, and PTs for coumarin biosynthesis were expanded in the A. sinensis genome. These findings provide new insights into the biosynthesis of pharmaceutically important compounds in Angelica roots for exploration of synthetic biology and genetic improvement of herbal quality.
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- Shiming Li
- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- The Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
- The Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, 410128, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
- The Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, The Technical University of Denmark, 2800, Kongens, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
- The Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
- The Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, The Technical University of Denmark, 2800, Kongens, Lyngby, Denmark
- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Université Jean Monnet, 23 Rue du Dr Michelon, 42000, Saint-Etienne, France
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- National Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, 410128, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China.
- The Innovative Academy of Seed Design, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, China.
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- BGI-Shenzhen, 518083, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
- Beijing Life Science Academy, 102200, Beijing, China.
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Yang B, Yu N. Traditional Chinese medicine alleviating neuropathic pain targeting purinergic receptor P2 in purinergic signaling: A review. Brain Res Bull 2023; 204:110800. [PMID: 37913850 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2023.110800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Past studies have suggested that Chinese herbal may alleviate neuropathic pain, and the mechanism might target the inhibition of purinergic receptor P2. This review discusses whether traditional Chinese medicine target P2 receptors in neuropathic pain and its mechanism in order to provide references for future clinical drug development. The related literatures were searched from Pubmed, Embase, Sinomed, and CNKI databases before June 2023. The search terms included"neuropathic pain", "purinergic receptor P2", "P2", "traditional Chinese medicine", "Chinese herbal medicine", and "herb". We described the traditional Chinese medicine alleviating neuropathic pain via purinergic receptor P2 signaling pathway including P2X2/3 R, P2X3R, P2X4R, P2X7R, P2Y1R. Inhibition of activating glial cells, changing synaptic transmission, increasing painful postsynaptic potential, and activating inflammatory signaling pathways maybe the mechanism. Purine receptor P2 can mediate the occurrence of neuropathic pain. And many of traditional Chinese medicines can target P2 receptors to relieve neuropathic pain, which provides reasonable evidences for the future development of drugs. Also, the safety and efficacy and mechanism need more in-depth experimental research.
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- Bo Yang
- Department of Center for Psychosomatic Medicine,Sichuan Provincial Center for Mental Health,Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611135, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China.
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Xiao H, Wang Y, Wang Z, Wang B, Hu L, Hou J, Du K, Sun N, Wang L. Angelica sinensis polysaccharides ameliorated 5-Fluorouracil-induced damage of early B cell progenitors by alleviating oxidative stress of IL-7 producing mesenchymal stem and progenitor cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115599. [PMID: 37783150 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115599] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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B-lymphocytopenia among myelosuppression is the most intractable side effect of chemotherapy. Here, we investigated ways to alleviate 5-fluorouracil-caused stress hematopoietic impairment. We found that intraperitoneally injected ASP (Angelica sinensis polysaccharides) (100 mg/kg per day), one main active ingredient of Angelica sinensis, for consecutive 7 days, significantly recovered mouse bone marrow pro-B and pre-B cells, reversed the capacity of CFU-PreB colony forming, thus alleviating B cell reduction in the spleen and peripheral blood, as well as ameliorating immunoglobin from spleen and serum. The mechanism is related to the protective effects of ASP on IL-7 producing cells, including perivascular Leptin+ and CXCL12+ mesenchymal stem and progenitor cells (MSPCs), thus promoting IL-7 production, and activating IL-7R-mediated STAT5, PI3K-AKT signaling, including survival signals and EBF1, PAX5 transcription factor expression. Additionally, ASP's IL-7 promoting effect was demonstrated to be associated with maintaining osteogenesis/adipogenesis balance of MSPCs via the NRF2 antioxidant pathway. Collectively, our findings indicate that ASP reverse stress B-lymphocytopenia via improving Nrf2 signaling, promoting IL-7 production in MSPCs, and subsequently maintaining survival, proliferation, and differentiation of B cell progenitors, which may represent a promising therapeutic strategy.
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- Hanxianzhi Xiao
- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China; Chongqing Blood Center, Chongqing 400015, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Department of Histology and Embryology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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Bai FY, Bi SJ, Yue SJ, Xu DQ, Fu RJ, Sun Y, Sun XH, Tang YP. The serum lipidomics reveal the action mechanism of Danggui-Yimucao herbal pair in abortion mice. Biomed Chromatogr 2023; 37:e5717. [PMID: 37580977 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5717] [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: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Medical abortion is a common medical procedure that women choose to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, but it often brings post-abortion complications. Danggui (Angelica sinensis Radix)-Yimucao (Leonuri Herba), as a herbal pair (DY) in clinical prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine, is often used in the treatment of gynecological diseases and has the traditional functions of tonifying the blood, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and regulating menstruation. In this study, serum lipidomics were adopted to dissect the mechanism of DY in promoting recovery after medical abortion. A total of 152 differential metabolites were screened by lipidomics. All metabolites were imported into MetaboAnalyst for analysis, and finally key metabolic pathways such as glycerophospholipid metabolism, linoleic acid metabolism and pentose and glucuronate interconversions were enriched. Our results indicated that metabolic disorders in abortion mice were alleviated by DY through glycerophospholipid metabolism, while prostaglandin and leukotriene metabolites might be the key targets of DY to promote post-abortion recovery.
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- Feng-Yun Bai
- Shaanxi Eastantai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Shaanxi Eastantai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Shaanxi Eastantai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine for TCM Compatibility, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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Hao W, Gan H, Wang L, Huang J, Chen J. Polyphenols in edible herbal medicine: targeting gut-brain interactions in depression-associated neuroinflammation. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023; 63:12207-12223. [PMID: 35838146 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2099808] [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] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Supplementing with edible herbal medicine is an important strategy because of its role in nutrition. Many polyphenols, which are universal components in edible herbal medicines, have low bioavailability. Therefore, gut microbiota is a key determinant of polyphenol bioactivity. Polyphenols can alter the abundance of flora associated with neuroinflammation by reversing intestinal microbiota dysbiosis. Intestinal flora-mediated chemical modification of polyphenols can result in their conversion into active secondary metabolites. The current review summarizes the main edible medicines used in anti-depression and details the interactions between polyphenols and gut microbiota; in addition, it provides insights into the mechanisms underlying the possible suppression of neuroinflammation associated with depression, by polyphenols in edible herbal medicine. A better understanding of polyphenols with bioactivities that are crucial in edible herbal medicine may facilitate their use in the prevention and treatment of neuroinflammation associated with depression.
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- Wenzhi Hao
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Ma F, Jiang Y, Li B, Zeng Y, Shang H, Wang F, Sun Z. The Dynamic Accumulation Rules of Chemical Components during the Medicine Formation Period of Angelica sinensis and Chemometric Classifying Analysis for Different Bolting Times Using ATR-FTIR. Molecules 2023; 28:7292. [PMID: 37959713 PMCID: PMC10649412 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28217292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The dried roots of the perennial herb Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (AS) are commonly used as medicinal and edible resources. In commercial planting, early bolting and flowering (EB) of ca. 60% in the medicine formation period reduces root yield and quality, becoming a significant bottleneck in agricultural production. In the cultivation process, summer bolting (SB) occurs from June to July, and autumn bolting (AB) occurs in September. The AB root is often mistaken for the AS root due to its similar morphological characteristics. Few studies have involved whether the root of AB could be used as herbal medicine. This study explored and compared the accumulation dynamics of primary and secondary metabolites in AS and EB roots during the vegetative growth stage (from May to September) by light microscopy, ultraviolet spectrometry, and HPLC methods. Under a microscope, the amount of free starch granules and oil chamber in the AS root increased. On the contrary, they decreased further from EB-Jul to EB-Sep. By comparison, the wall of the xylem vessel was slightly thickened and stacked, and the cell walls of parenchyma and root cortex tissue were thickened in the EB root. Early underground bolting reduces soluble sugar, soluble protein, free amino acids, total C element, total N element, ferulic acid, and ligustilide accumulation, accompanied by the lignification of the root during the vegetative growth stage. Furthermore, a total of 55 root samples from different bolting types of AS root (29 samples), SB root (14 samples), and AB root (12 samples) were collected from Gansu Province during the harvesting period (October). The later the bolting occurred, the less difference there was between unbolted and bolted roots in terms of morphological appearance and efficacy components. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with the attenuated total reflection mode (ATR-FTIR) provides a "holistic" spectroscopic fingerprinting of all compositions in the tested sample. The ATR-FTIR spectrum of the AB root was similar to that of the AS root. However, the number and location of absorption peaks in the spectra of SB were different, and only one strong absorption peak at 1021 cm-1 was regarded as the characteristic peak of C-O stretching vibration in lignin. The ATR-FTIR spectra can be effectively differentiated based on their various characteristics using orthogonal partial least squares discrimination analysis (OPLS-DA). Results were assessed using multiple statistical techniques, including Spearman's correlation, principal component analysis (PCA), partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), and OPLS-DA. Among these methods, the ATR-FTIR data demonstrated the most effective outcomes in differentiating between viable and non-viable roots for their application in herbal medicine. Essential substances are ferulic acid and flavonoid, which are much more abundant in the AB root. It provides a material basis for the pharmacological action of the AB roots and a theoretical basis for improving their availability.
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- Fang Ma
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China; (F.M.); (Y.J.); (B.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China; (F.M.); (Y.J.); (B.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China; (F.M.); (Y.J.); (B.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China; (F.M.); (Y.J.); (B.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- Dingxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Dingxi 743002, China; (H.S.); (F.W.)
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- Dingxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Dingxi 743002, China; (H.S.); (F.W.)
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China; (F.M.); (Y.J.); (B.L.); (Y.Z.)
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Yuan ML, Zhang MH, Shi ZY, Yang S, Zhang MG, Wang Z, Wu SW, Gao JK. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance active ingredients of medicinal plants: a quantitative analysis. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1276918. [PMID: 37929165 PMCID: PMC10623335 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1276918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Medicinal plants are invaluable resources for mankind and play a crucial role in combating diseases. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are widely recognized for enhancing the production of medicinal active ingredients in medicinal plants. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the quantitative effects of AMF on the accumulation of medicinal active ingredients. Here we conducted a comprehensive global analysis using 233 paired observations to investigate the impact of AMF inoculation on the accumulation of medicinal active ingredients. This study revealed that AMF inoculation significantly increased the contents of medicinal active ingredients by 27%, with a particularly notable enhancement observed in flavonoids (68%) and terpenoids (53%). Furthermore, the response of medicinal active ingredients in belowground organs (32%) to AMF was more pronounced than that in aboveground organs (18%). Notably, the AMF genus Rhizophagus exhibited the strongest effect in improving the contents of medicinal active ingredients, resulting in an increase of over 50% in both aboveground and belowground organs. Additionally, the promotion of medicinal active ingredients by AMF was attributed to improvements in physiological factors, such as chlorophyll, stomatal conductance and net photosynthetic rate. Collectively, this research substantially advanced our comprehension of the pivotal role of AMF in improving the medicinal active ingredients of plants and provided valuable insights into the potential mechanisms driving these enhancements.
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- Ming-Li Yuan
- College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
- School of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Engineering, Zhoukou Vocational and Technical College, Henan, China
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- College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center for Rural Human Settlement, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Symbiotic Microorganism and Green Development, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center for Rural Human Settlement, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Symbiotic Microorganism and Green Development, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center for Rural Human Settlement, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Symbiotic Microorganism and Green Development, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center for Rural Human Settlement, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Symbiotic Microorganism and Green Development, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center for Rural Human Settlement, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Symbiotic Microorganism and Green Development, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center for Rural Human Settlement, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Symbiotic Microorganism and Green Development, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Henan Engineering Research Center for Rural Human Settlement, Luoyang, Henan, China
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Symbiotic Microorganism and Green Development, Luoyang, Henan, China
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Tang X, Yang L, Miao Y, Ha W, Li Z, Mi D. Angelica polysaccharides relieve blood glucose levels in diabetic KKAy mice possibly by modulating gut microbiota: an integrated gut microbiota and metabolism analysis. BMC Microbiol 2023; 23:281. [PMID: 37784018 PMCID: PMC10546737 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-03029-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Angelica polysaccharides (AP) have numerous benefits in relieving type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the underlying mechanisms have yet to be fully understood. Recent many reports have suggested that altering gut microbiota can have adverse effects on the host metabolism and contribute to the development of T2D. Here, we successfully established the T2D model using the male KKAy mice with high-fat and high-sugar feed. Meanwhile, the male C57BL/6 mice were fed with a normal feed. T2D KKAy mice were fed either with or without AP supplementation. In each group, we measured the mice's fasting blood glucose, weight, and fasting serum insulin levels. We collected the cecum content of mice, the gut microbiota was analyzed by targeted full-length 16S rRNA metagenomic sequencing and metabolites were analyzed by untargeted-metabolomics. RESULTS We found AP effectively alleviated glycemic disorders of T2D KKAy mice, with the changes in gut microbiota composition and function. Many bacteria species and metabolites were markedly changed in T2D KKAy mice and reversed by AP. Additionally, 16 altered metabolic pathways affected by AP were figured out by combining metagenomic pathway enrichment analysis and metabolic pathway enrichment analysis. The key metabolites in 16 metabolic pathways were significantly associated with the gut microbial alteration. Together, our findings showed that AP supplementation could attenuate the diabetic phenotype. Significant gut microbiota and gut metabolite changes were observed in the T2D KKAy mice and AP intervention. CONCLUSIONS Administration of AP has been shown to improve the composition of intestinal microbiota in T2D KKAy mice, thus providing further evidence for the potential therapeutic application of AP in the treatment of T2D.
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- Xiaolong Tang
- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China
- The Second Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Sichuan Province, Nanchong City, China
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- Gansu Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China
- Department of Oncology, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The Second Clinical Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China.
- Gansu Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China.
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Tao L, Liao J, Zhang X, Zheng R, Shang H. Association of medicinal plant consumption with all-cause mortality and cognitive impairment in older adult: A large prospective cohort study. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 119:154995. [PMID: 37516089 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154995] [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: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Panax ginseng and other medicinal plants have long been believed to have beneficial effects on health, and there is substantial evidence supporting their mechanisms of action. However, the extent of the health benefits derived from consuming these medicinal plants lacks substantial evidence from large-scale longitudinal population studies. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of consuming these medicinal plants on all-cause mortality and cognitive impairment. METHODS A population-based cohort study was conducted using the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), which was established in 1998 and has been followed up till now. The main exposure was the frequency of eating medicinal plants, including Panax ginseng, Astragalus membranaceus, Lycium barbarum, Angelica sinensis, etc. According to the consumption patterns of medicinal plants, the participants were divided into three groups: frequent use, occasional use, and rarely or never use group. The participants were individually tracked to determine their mortality and cognitive impairment status during the period from 2008 to 2018. Cox proportional hazards regression and competing risk model were used to calculate the hazard ratio (HR) for the association between the use of medicinal plants and the all-cause mortality and cognitive impairment. RESULTS Among 13,918 participants, the average age was 87.2 ± 11.3 years old, and 70.1% (9,754/13,918) of the participants died during follow-up. The proportion of those frequently using, occasionally using, and rarely using medicinal plants was 8.4%, 20.7%, and 70.8%, respectively. Compared with the rarely or never use group, the occasional and frequent use groups demonstrated significantly lower risks for all-cause mortality, with HR of 0.75 (95% CI: 0.71 - 0.79) and 0.53 (95% CI: 0.49 - 0.58), respectively. The protective effect of medicinal plants against all-cause mortality decreased with increasing age in the subgroup analysis. Additionally, frequent use of medicinal plants reduced the risk of cognitive impairment in the competing risk model (HR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.60 - 0.87). However, there was no protective effect on cognitive function for those who occasional use medicinal plants. CONCLUSION In elderly individuals, occasional and frequent use of medicinal plants was associated with reductions in risk of all-cause mortality, and frequent use of medicinal plants could reduce the risk of cognitive impairment.
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- Liyuan Tao
- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China; Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China; Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Research Center of Clinical Epidemiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China.
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Xia Z, Chen YZ, Xu CB, Zhu CG, Lei XQ, Guo QL, Shi JG. Diverse neolignans and lignans from an aqueous extract of the Angelica sinensis root head. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2023; 25:919-940. [PMID: 36748290 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2023.2173181] [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: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Neolignans and lignans with diverse new chemical structures, including eleven pairs of separated chiral enantiomers [(+)-/(-)-1-(+)-/(-)-5, (+)-/(-)-8, (+)-/(-)-10, and (+)-/(-)-12-(+)-/(-)-15], two achiral compounds (6 and 9), and an unseparated racemate [(±)-11], together with a new natural product (7) and 21 known derivatives, were isolated from an aqueous extract of the Angelica sinensis root head (guitou). Among the chiral isolates, (+)-/(-)-13 and (+)-/(-)-15 were scalemic pairs with enantiomeric ratios of around 3:1 and 1.5:1, respectively, while others were enantiomeric equivalent pairs. This indicates that the diverse neolignans in A. sinensis are biosynthesized via different pathways with varying degrees of stereo-controlled manners.
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- Zhao Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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Zhao T, Zhang Y, Liu L, Deng X, Guo J, Cao S, Zhu D, Xu J, Nikolaevna UV, Maratbek S, Wang Z, Sun Z, Gu X, Zhang H. Systemic Pharmacology Reveals the Potential Targets and Signaling Mechanisms in the Adjuvant Treatment of Brucellosis with Traditional Chinese Medicine. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:28797-28812. [PMID: 37576692 PMCID: PMC10413447 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Human brucellosis is one of the world's most common zoonoses, caused by Brucella infection and characterized by induced inflammation, which in severe cases can lead to abortion and sterility in humans and animals. There is growing evidence that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is beneficial as an adjunct to the treatment of brucellosis. However, its specific targets of action and molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, a systematic pharmacological approach was applied to demonstrate pharmacological targets, biological functions, and signaling pathways of TCM as an adjunct to the treatment of brucellosis (TCMTB). The results of network pharmacology were further verified by in vitro experiments. Network analysis revealed that 133 active ingredients and 247 targets were screened in TCMTB. Further data analysis identified 21 core targets and 5 core compounds in TCMTB, including beta-sitosterol, quercetin, kaempferol, luteolin, and paeoniflorin. Gene ontology and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Gene and Genome analysis showed that TCMTB might actively treat brucellosis by regulating inflammatory response, enhancing immune function, and targeting signaling pathways such as tuberculosis and TNF. Molecular docking results showed that multiple compounds could bind to multiple targets. Further, in vitro experiments confirmed that quercetin, among the active compounds screened, induced the strongest immunomodulatory and pro-inflammatory cytokine production during Brucella abortus infection. Further, quercetin induced nitric oxide production, which attenuated the ability of B. abortus to internalize THP-1 cells as well as intracellular survival. This study reveals the mechanism by which TCMTB aids in the treatment of brucellosis through a synergistic multicomponent, multipathway, and multitarget action. The contribution of quercetin treatment to B. abortus infection was demonstrated for the first time, which may be related to the quercetin-induced production of nitric oxide and immunomodulatory and inflammatory cytokines. These predictions of the core compounds and targets may be used in the future for the clinical treatment of brucellosis.
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- Tianyi Zhao
- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- Herbivorous
Animal Bacterial Disease Innovation Team, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, Lanzhou, Gansu 730046, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
- College
of Veterinary, Ural State Agricultural University, Yekaterinburg 620000, Russia
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
- College
of Veterinary, Kazakh National Agricultural
University, Nur Sultan 050001, Kazakhstan
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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- State
International Joint Research Center for Animal Health Breeding, College
of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi
University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China
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Zhou W, Qiu J, Wei C, Wu Y, Li Y, Hu H, Wang Z. Comprehensive quality evaluation of two different geography originated Angelica sinensis Radix based on potential production area development and resource protection. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 201:107878. [PMID: 37480748 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Angelica sinensis Radix (ASR) is mainly produced in the southern region of Gansu, China, and is a famous edible and medicinal herb. Noticeably, Aba region in Sichuan, China has similar geographical and climatic conditions to the southern region of Gansu, China, and has the potential to further develop the ASR planting industry chain. This study was the first to use an innovative method that combines GC-MS, HPLC-DAD fingerprints, and stoichiometric analysis to compare and explore the feasibility of using the Aba region as a source of high-quality ASR supplements. GC-MS analysis showed that the composition of ASR essential oil(AEO) in these two regions was highly similar (>99%). The HPLC data showed that the main sources of differences in ASR components between the two regions were coniferyl ferulate, E-ligustilide, Z-ligustilide, and Butylidenephthalide, which have great potential in anti-depression, regulating gut microbiota, and other aspects. The ASR in Aba region was rich in these components, and its biological activity might be higher to some extent than that in southern Gansu. This study confirmed the potential of the Aba region in Sichuan to become a high-quality production area for ASR, which was conducive to the expansion of ASR resources and the development of related industrial chains.
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- Weiling Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- Holistic Integrative Medicine Industry Collaborative Innovation Research Center, Qiang Medicine Standard Research Promotion Base and Collaborative Innovation Research Center, School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
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Lin PL, Weng TT, Duan LX, Zhang LZ, Wei X, Qi SL, You JW, Cao Y, Ge GB, Liu W, He XL, Hu J. Protective effects and regulatory mechanisms of Shen-shuai-yi recipe on renal fibrosis in unilateral ureteral obstruction-induced mice. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17908. [PMID: 37483732 PMCID: PMC10362328 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17908] [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: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Renal fibrosis (RF) is a common pathological feature of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which remains a major public health problem. As now, there is still lack of chemical or biological drugs to reverse RF. Shen-shuai-yi Recipe (SSYR) is a classical Chinese herbal formula for the treatment of CKD. However, the effects and mechanisms of SSYR in treating RF are still not clear. In this study, the active constituents SSYR for treating RF were explored by UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS. Bioinformatics analyses were employed to analyze the key pharmacological targets and the core active constituents of SSYR in the treatment of RF. In experimental validation, vehicle or SSYR at doses of 2.12 g/kg/d and 4.25 g/kg/d were given by orally to unilateral ureteric obstruction (UUO) mice. 13 days after treatment, we detected the severity of renal fibrosis, extracellular collagen deposition and pre-fibrotic signaling pathways. Bioinformatics analysis suggested that signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) was the core target and lenticin, luteolin-7-O-rutinoside, hesperidin, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, and 3,5,6,7,8,3',4'-heptamethoxyflavone were the key constituents in SSYR for treating RF. SSYR significantly reduced the expressions of fibronectin (FN), α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), collagen-I and alleviated renal interstitial collagen deposition in UUO kidneys. In mechanism, SSYR potently blocked the phosphorylation of STAT3 and Smad3 and suppressed the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). Collectively, SSYR can ameliorate RF via inhibiting the phosphorylation of STAT3 and its downstream and reducing the collagen deposition, suggesting that SSYR can be developed as a novel medicine for treating RF.
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- Ping-lan Lin
- Department of Nephropathy, The Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Kidney Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephropathy, The Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Kidney Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephropathy, The Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Kidney Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Kidney Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Kidney Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephropathy, The Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Liver and Kidney Diseases (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Kidney Disease, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephropathy, The Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Ye L, Fan S, Zhao P, Wu C, Liu M, Hu S, Wang P, Wang H, Bi H. Potential herb‒drug interactions between anti-COVID-19 drugs and traditional Chinese medicine. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023:S2211-3835(23)00203-4. [PMID: 37360014 PMCID: PMC10239737 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread worldwide. Effective treatments against COVID-19 remain urgently in need although vaccination significantly reduces the incidence, hospitalization, and mortality. At present, antiviral drugs including Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (PaxlovidTM), Remdesivir, and Molnupiravir have been authorized to treat COVID-19 and become more globally available. On the other hand, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used for the treatment of epidemic diseases for a long history. Currently, various TCM formulae against COVID-19 such as Qingfei Paidu decoction, Xuanfei Baidu granule, Huashi Baidu granule, Jinhua Qinggan granule, Lianhua Qingwen capsule, and Xuebijing injection have been widely used in clinical practice in China, which may cause potential herb-drug interactions (HDIs) in patients under treatment with antiviral drugs and affect the efficacy and safety of medicines. However, information on potential HDIs between the above anti-COVID-19 drugs and TCM formulae is lacking, and thus this work seeks to summarize and highlight potential HDIs between antiviral drugs and TCM formulae against COVID-19, and especially pharmacokinetic HDIs mediated by metabolizing enzymes and/or transporters. These well-characterized HDIs could provide useful information on clinical concomitant medicine use to maximize clinical outcomes and minimize adverse and toxic effects.
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- Ling Ye
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Design and Evaluation,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Sun Yat-sen University,Guangzhou 510006,China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Southern Medical University,Guangzhou 510515,China
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Jin W, Zhang Y, Su X, Xie Z, Wang R, Du Z, Wang Y, Qiu Y. Genetic diversity analysis of lychnis mottle virus and first identification of Angelica sinensis infection. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17006. [PMID: 37332943 PMCID: PMC10272471 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Gansu Province is a district renowned for the cultivation of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, accounting for greater than 90% of China's total annual production. However, virus infection has caused a reduction in A. sinensis yield. Here, we collected suspected virus-infected A. sinensis leaf samples from Gansu Province's A. sinensis cultivation area. For the first time, using small RNA deep sequencing and RT-PCR, lychnis mottle virus (LycMoV) was found to naturally infect A. sinensis. The coat protein (cp) gene of the Gansu A. sinensis LycMoV isolate was obtained through cloning, where its nucleotide and amino acid identity was highest while having the closest affinity to the China Pearl (i.e., Prunus persica) isolate. Recombination analysis indicated that genetic recombination had only a limited influencing effect on the molecular evolution of LycMoV. Moreover, results from genetic diversity analysis indicated that the host, geographic isolation, and genetic drift may be the main factors that contributed to the formation of genetic diversity and differentiation in LycMoV. Furthermore, the LycMoV population trend was expansionary. Selection pressure may also be the main driver for the evolution of the entire LycMoV population, while the driving effect of genetic recombination is limited. This study marks a new LycMoV host (i.e., A. sinensis) for the first time and provides scientific support for the identification, prevention, and control of LycMoV.
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- Weijie Jin
- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Jiuquan Vocational and Technical College, Jiuquan, 735000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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Yeh TC, Ho ST, Hsu CH, Wang JO, Kao S, Su YC, Lin SJS, Liou HH, Lin TC. Preoperative Use and Discontinuation of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine and Dietary Supplements in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Survey. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11111605. [PMID: 37297745 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11111605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Traditional Chinese herbal medicine has widespread use in Taiwan. This cross-sectional questionnaire survey investigates the preoperative use and discontinuation of Chinese herbal medicine and dietary supplements among Taiwanese patients. We obtained the types, frequency, and sources of Chinese herbal remedies and supplements used. Among 1428 presurgical patients, 727 (50.9%) and 977 (68.4%) reported the use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine and supplements in the past one month, respectively. Only 17.5% of the 727 patients stated discontinuation of herbal remedies 4.7 ± 5.1 (1-24) days before the surgery, and 36.2% took traditional Chinese herbal medicine with concomitant physician-prescribed Western medicine for their underlying diseases. The most commonly used Chinese herbs are goji berry (Lycium barbarum) (62.9%) and Si-Shen-Tang (48.1%) in single and compound forms, respectively. The presurgical use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine was common in patients undergoing gynecologic (68.6%) surgery or diagnosed with asthma (60.8%). Women and those with a high household income had a greater tendency to use herbal remedies. This study demonstrates the high proportion of the presurgical use of Chinese herbal remedies and supplements along with physician-prescribed Western medicine in Taiwan. Surgeons and anesthesiologists should be aware of the potential adverse effects of drug-herb interaction for Chinese patients.
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- Te-Chun Yeh
- Development and Planning Center, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei 10341, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80756, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital, Taichung 43503, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 81362, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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Li M, Li M, Wang L, Li M, Wei J. Apiaceae Medicinal Plants in China: A Review of Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Bolting and Flowering (BF), and BF Control Methods. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28114384. [PMID: 37298861 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28114384] [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: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Apiaceae plants have been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the removing dampness, relieving superficies, and dispelling cold, etc. In order to exploit potential applications as well as improve the yield and quality of Apiaceae medicinal plants (AMPs), the traditional use, modern pharmacological use, phytochemistry, effect of bolting and flowering (BF), and approaches for controlling BF were summarized. Currently, about 228 AMPs have been recorded as TCMs, with 6 medicinal parts, 79 traditional uses, 62 modern pharmacological uses, and 5 main kinds of metabolites. Three different degrees (i.e., significantly affected, affected to some extent, and not significantly affected) could be classed based on the yield and quality. Although the BF of some plants (e.g., Angelica sinensis) could be effectively controlled by standard cultivation techniques, the mechanism of BF has not yet been systemically revealed. This review will provide useful references for the reasonable exploration and high-quality production of AMPs.
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- Meiling Li
- State Key Laboratory of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Shenzhen 518120, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Arid Land Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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Jin W, Zhang Y, Su X, Wang R, Xie Z, Wang Y, Qiu Y. Development of Colloidal Gold Immunochromatography and Reverse-Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assays to Detect Lychnis Mottle Virus. PLANT DISEASE 2023:PDIS08221970RE. [PMID: 36383991 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-08-22-1970-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Lychnis mottle virus (LycMoV; genus Unassigned, family Secoviridae) infection of Angelica sinensis produces mottle and mosaic symptoms, damaging the host. Early detection of relevant pathogens is the most critical step in preventing the potential transmission of infectious disease. Polyclonal antibodies with high potency and high specificity were prepared using the recombinant LycMoV capsid protein as an antigen. Here, we developed and optimized a rapid colloidal gold immunochromatography assay (GICA) detection system for LycMoV using this antibody. Under optimum conditions, GICA specifically detected (up to 10,000-fold) positive LycMoV samples. A real-time reverse-transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) system was also established by selecting the primers with high sensitivity and specificity to LycMoV. The RT-LAMP detection threshold was 1.42 fg/μl (291 copies/μl). A GICA-RT-LAMP assay system was further established and optimized. The minimum GICA detection line was calculated at 1.52 × 10-2 ng/μl. Although GICA did not detect positive samples after capturing virus at 2.53 × 10-3 ng/μl, GICA-LAMP and GICA-RT-PCR did, whose sensitivity was comparatively greater than sixfold. This is the first report showing that GICA-RT-LAMP is a cost-effective approach for use in detecting LycMoV without extracting nucleic acids. These sensitive assays will help improve virus disease management in A. sinensis crops.
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- Weijie Jin
- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Gansu Gaolan Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for Agricultural Ecosystem, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Tuo W, Wang S, Shi Y, Cao W, Liu Y, Su Y, Xiu M, He J. Angelica sinensis polysaccharide extends lifespan and ameliorates aging-related diseases via insulin and TOR signaling pathways, and antioxidant ability in Drosophila. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 241:124639. [PMID: 37121419 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Angelica sinensis polysaccharide (ASP) is one of the principal active components of Angelica sinensis (AS) that is widely used in natural medicine and has various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and enhancing immunity. However, its pharmacological role of anti-aging needs to be clarified. Here, we detected the beneficial effect and mechanism of ASP on healthy aging and aging-related diseases using the Drosophila melanogaster model. The results showed that oral administration of ASP remarkably extended lifespan, increased reproduction, improved climbing ability, and increased resistance to starvation and oxidative stress in aged flies, mainly via inhibiting insulin signaling (IIS) and TOR signaling and boosting antioxidant ability. Further, ASP supplementation protected against aging-induced intestinal homeostasis imbalance via inhibiting intestinal stem cells (ISCs) hyperproliferation and oxidative damage, improved sleep disorders via rescuing sleep rhythm in aged flies, and had a neuroprotective effect on Aβ42 transgenic flies. Taken together, our findings shed light on the possibility that ASP could increase lifespan, improve healthy aging, and ultimately reduce the incidence of age-related illnesses. It holds promise as a candidate for anti-aging intervention and treatment for aging-associated disorders.
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- Wenjuan Tuo
- Provincial-level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Public Health, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Provincial-level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Provincial-level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Dunhuang Medicine, Ministry of Education, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Provincial-level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Dunhuang Medicine, Ministry of Education, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Provincial-level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Dunhuang Medicine, Ministry of Education, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Public Health, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Dunhuang Medicine, Ministry of Education, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Provincial-level Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine of Major Diseases and The Prevention and Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine Research in Gansu Colleges and University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; College of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Dunhuang Medicine, Ministry of Education, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Zhang J, Cheng M, Xue Y, Lin L, Wang Y, Li B. Volatile flavour identification and odour complexity of radix Angelicae sinensis by electronic nose, integrated gas chromatography-mass spectrometry/olfactometry and comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight-mass spectrometry. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2023; 34:329-346. [PMID: 36740772 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3211] [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: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Radix Angelicae sinensis (Danggui, DG) is known as one of the typical traditional Chinese medicines. DG material consists of a variety of volatile substances, polysaccharides, organic acids, ceramides, amino acids, vitamins, microelements, among others, and thus has been used for medicinal and edible purposes in a long history. The fragrance is of importance to assessing the DG material quality. OBJECTIVES This study was to determine volatile flavour compositions of DG materials and to reveal the odour complexity. MATERIAL AND METHODS Electronic nose (E-nose), integrated gas chromatography-mass spectrometry/olfactometry (GC-MS/O) and comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight-mass spectrometry (GC × GC-TOF-MS), combined with solid-phase micro-extraction (SPME), were mainly used to address the flavour complexity of DG materials. RESULTS Using the E-nose sensor responses, a total of 105 batches of DG samples cultivated in six provinces of China were categorised according to their odour differentiations, and a principal component analysis (PCA) model was established for evaluating the sample quality through a combination of Hotelling's T2 and Q-residual values in a statistical quantitative sense. By the GC-MS/O and GC × GC-TOF-MS analyses, 196 volatile flavour compounds were identified, 51 odour-active areas discerned and 39 odourants determined. It was terpenes and aromatics of the flavour compounds that mainly contributed to the odour attributes of DG herb. CONCLUSION The SPME-GC × GC-TOF-MS method was the first time employed to analyse the volatile flavours of DG materials, and thus made a breakthrough in determining 196 flavour compounds, much more than those in any previous report. The work also made a significant step forward to link the flavour compositions and odour complexity of radix Angelicae sinensis by E-nose and GC-MS/O techniques. It not only provided a statistical PCA model that did not depend on any predetermined compositions or sensory properties for, but also a comprehensive insight into the quality evaluation of DG materials.
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Affiliation(s)
- Junhan Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory for Quality and Standard Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory for Quality and Standard Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory for Quality and Standard Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory for Quality and Standard Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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A Systematic Review of In Vivo Studies of the Efficacy of Herbal Medicines for Anti-Aging in the Last Five Years. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:ph16030448. [PMID: 36986547 PMCID: PMC10054545 DOI: 10.3390/ph16030448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Background: The world’s population is rapidly aging, and attention to and research on the increase in life expectancy and age-related diseases are needed. This study aimed to review the in vivo studies on the anti-aging effects of herbal medicines. Methods: In vivo studies of single or complex herbal medicines for anti-aging that were published in the last five years were included in this review. The following databases were used: PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science and EMBASE. Results: A total of 41 studies were considered eligible for the review. The articles were classified into body organs and functions, experimental country, herbal medicine, extraction method, administration route, dosage, duration, animal model, aging-induced method, sex, number of animals per group, and outcomes and mechanisms A single herbal extract was used in a total of 21 studies including Alpinia oxyphylla Miq., Acanthopanax senticosus and Lyceum barbarum, and a multi-compound herbal prescription was used in a total of 20 studies, including Modified Qiongyu paste, Wuzi Yanzong recipe, etc. Each herbal medicine had anti-aging effects on learning and memory, cognition, emotion, internal organs, gastrointestinal tracts, sexual functions, musculoskeletal function and so on. The common mechanisms of action were antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and various effects and mechanisms for each organ and function were identified. Conclusions: Herbal medicine exhibited beneficial effects on anti-aging in various parts of the body and its function. Further investigation of the appropriate herbal medicine prescriptions and their components is recommended.
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