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Zhang S, Yu M, Wang F, Li S, Li X, Hu H, Zhang Z, Zhu X, Tian W. Salidroside promotes liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy in mice by modulating NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis pathway. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 735:150678. [PMID: 39270555 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150678] [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: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Insufficient residual liver tissue after partial hepatectomy (PH) may lead to serious complications such as hepatic failure and small-for-size syndrome. Salidroside (SAL) is obtained from Rhodiola rosea through modernized separation and extraction and has been validated for treating various liver diseases. It's yet unknown, nevertheless, how SAL affects liver regeneration after PH. This study aimed to determine whether SAL could promote liver regeneration after PH in mice. We demonstrated that SAL could attenuate liver injury after PH and promote hepatocyte proliferation and liver mass recovery. Mechanistically, SAL inhibited the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, attenuating pyroptosis. RNA-seq analysis indicated that SAL downregulated the transcription of NLRP3 and GSDMD genes and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis revealed that the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway was significantly enriched in down-regulated signaling pathways. Notably, SAL in combination with the NLRP3 inhibitor MCC950 did not further inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome and promote liver mass recovery. In summary, our findings proved that SAL could be a potential agent for improving liver function and promoting liver regeneration after PH.
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- Saiya Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Wang N, Zuo Z, Meng T, Liu Y, Zheng X, Ma Y. Salidroside alleviates simulated microgravity-induced bone loss by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:531. [PMID: 39218922 PMCID: PMC11367893 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-05030-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone loss caused by microgravity exposure presents a serious threat to the health of astronauts, but existing treatment strategies have specific restrictions. This research aimed to investigate whether salidroside (SAL) can mitigate microgravity-induced bone loss and its underlying mechanism. METHODS In this research, we used hindlimb unloading (HLU) and the Rotary Cell Culture System (RCCS) to imitate microgravity in vivo and in vitro. RESULTS The results showed that salidroside primarily enhances bone density, microstructure, and biomechanical properties by stimulating bone formation and suppressing bone resorption, thereby preserving bone mass in HLU rats. In MC3T3-E1 cells cultured under simulated microgravity in rotary wall vessel bioreactors, the expression of osteogenic genes significantly increased after salidroside administration, indicating that salidroside can promote osteoblast differentiation under microgravity conditions. Furthermore, the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385 diminished the therapeutic impact of salidroside on microgravity-induced bone loss. Overall, this research provides the first evidence that salidroside can mitigate bone loss induced by microgravity exposure through stimulating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that salidroside has great potential for treating space-related bone loss in astronauts and suggest that Nrf2/HO-1 is a viable target for counteracting microgravity-induced bone damage.
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- Nan Wang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xi'an City First Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
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Wang L, Wu L, Li J, Cailang B, Zhao X, Yue H. Rhodiosin from Rhodiola crenulata effectively alleviate postprandial hyperglycemia by inhibiting both the activity and production of α‑glucosidase. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 132:155836. [PMID: 38941814 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155836] [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: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Effective control of postprandial blood glucose (PBG) level is essential for the prevention and treatment of diabetes and its complications. Several flavonoids have attracted much attention due to their significant PBG-lowering effects. However, there is still a certain gap in the in vivo hypoglycemic activity of most flavonoids compared to first-line drugs available on the market, and are still lack of the PBG-lowering effects of 8-hydroxyflavones and their structure-activity relationship. PURPOSE Evaluate hypoglycemic effects of 8-hydroxyflavones from Rhodiola crenulata in vitro and in vivo, especially comparatively analyze the relationship between hypoglycemic effects and flavonoid configuration and reveal the possible mechanism of 8-hydroxyflavones in lowering hyperglycemia. METHODS Starch, maltose, sucrose, and glucose tolerance tests in both diabetic and normal mice were used to evaluate and compare the hypoglycemic effects of 8-hydroxyflavones rhodiosin (RHS), rhodionin (RHN), and herbacetin (HBT). Molecular docking, enzyme kinetics, and immunofluorescence analysis were used to research the possible hypoglycemic mechanisms of 8-hydroxyflavones. RESULTS RHS (5 and 10 mg/kg) could efficiently decrease PBG levels in both normal and diabetes mice. Moreover, RHS, RHN, and HBT all had significant PBG-lowering effects in transgenic diabetes mice, and the effects were equivalent to or stronger than acarbose. Further mechanism research indicated that 8-hydroxyflavones achieved PBG-lowering effects by inhibiting both the activity and production of glycosidase. Notably, we have innovatively discovered that inhibiting the expression of glycosidases rather than just their activities may be a new target for hypoglycemic drugs. CONCLUSION We have firstly comprehensively and systematically clarified PBG-lowering effects of 8-hydroxyflavones from Rhodiola crenulata, and revealed their structure-activity relationships and hypoglycemic mechanisms. The study demonstrated that the substitution of 8-hydroxy groups in flavonoids could significantly enhance their hypoglycemic effects, which were equivalent to or stronger than commercially available drug acarbose. 8-Hydroxyflavones could be used as therapeutic or health drugs with significant potential to reduce postprandial hyperglycemia.
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- Luya Wang
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Xinning Road 23, Xining, Qinghai 810008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Xinning Road 23, Xining, Qinghai 810008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Xinning Road 23, Xining, Qinghai 810008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Xinning Road 23, Xining, Qinghai 810008, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Xinning Road 23, Xining, Qinghai 810008, China.
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Xinning Road 23, Xining, Qinghai 810008, China.
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Reis-Havlat M, Leme-Kraus AA, Alania Y, Zhou B, Tang Y, McAlpine JB, Chen SN, Pauli GF, Bedran-Russo AK. Prodelphinidins enhance dentin matrix properties and promote adhesion to methacrylate resin. Dent Mater 2024; 40:1164-1170. [PMID: 38871526 PMCID: PMC11260231 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2024.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Investigate the bioactivity and stability of Rhodiola rosea (RR) fractions as a natural source of prodelphinidin gallate (PDg) on dentin collagen via analysis of the viscoelastic and resin-dentin adhesive properties of the dentin matrix. METHODS The biomimicry and stability of RR subfractions (F1, F2, F3 and F4) with collagen were determined by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). DMA used a strain sweep method to assess the dentin matrix viscoelastic properties [storage (E'), loss (E"), and complex (E*) moduli and tan δ] after treatment, 7-, 30- and 90-days of storage in simulated body fluids (SBF). Resin-dentin interface properties were assessed after 1 and 90-days in SBF by microtensile bond strength test and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Data were analyzed using two and one-way ANOVA and post-hoc tests (α = 0.05). RESULTS RR fractions increased dentin matrix complex (96 - 69 MPa) and storage (95 - 68 MPa) moduli, compared to the control (∼9 MPa) in the ranking order: F2 ≥ F3 = F1 = F4 > control (p < 0.001). Treatment did not affect tan δ values. After 30- and 90-days, RR-treated dentin E*, E' and tan δ decreased (p < 0.001). F2 fraction yielded the highest microtensile bond strength (43.9 MPa), compared to F1, F4 (35.9 - 31.7 MPa), and control (29 MPa). RR-treated interfaces mediated stable surface modifications and enhanced collagen-methacrylate resin interactions at the bioadhesive interface. SIGNIFICANCE Prodelphinidin gallates from RR are potent and reasonably stable biomimetic agents to dentin. Higher potency of F2 fraction with the dentin matrix and the adhesive interface is associated with a degree of polymerization of 2-3 and gallo(yl) motifs.
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- Mariana Reis-Havlat
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, University of Iowa Chicago, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
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- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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- Pharmacognosy Institute and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSCI), College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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- Pharmacognosy Institute and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSCI), College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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- Pharmacognosy Institute and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSCI), College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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- Pharmacognosy Institute and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSCI), College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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- Pharmacognosy Institute and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSCI), College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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Koppula S, Wankhede NL, Sammeta SS, Shende PV, Pawar RS, Chimthanawala N, Umare MD, Taksande BG, Upaganlawar AB, Umekar MJ, Kopalli SR, Kale MB. Modulation of cholesterol metabolism with Phytoremedies in Alzheimer's disease: A comprehensive review. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 99:102389. [PMID: 38906182 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102389] [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: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex neurological ailment that causes cognitive decline and memory loss. Cholesterol metabolism dysregulation has emerged as a crucial element in AD pathogenesis, contributing to the formation of amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques and tau tangles, the disease's hallmark neuropathological characteristics. Thus, targeting cholesterol metabolism has gained attention as a potential therapeutic method for Alzheimer's disease. Phytoremedies, which are generated from plants and herbs, have shown promise as an attainable therapeutic option for Alzheimer's disease. These remedies contain bioactive compounds like phytochemicals, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which have demonstrated potential in modulating cholesterol metabolism and related pathways. This comprehensive review explores the modulation of cholesterol metabolism by phytoremedies in AD. It delves into the role of cholesterol in brain function, highlighting disruptions observed in AD. Additionally, it examines the underlying molecular mechanisms of cholesterol-related pathology in AD. The review emphasizes the significance of phytoremedies as a potential therapeutic intervention for AD. It discusses the drawbacks of current treatments and the need for alternative strategies addressing cholesterol dysregulation and its consequences. Through an in-depth analysis of specific phytoremedies, the review presents compelling evidence of their potential benefits. Molecular mechanisms underlying phytoremedy effects on cholesterol metabolism are examined, including regulation of cholesterol-related pathways, interactions with Aβ pathology, influence on tau pathology, and anti-inflammatory effects. The review also highlights challenges and future perspectives, emphasizing standardization, clinical evidence, and personalized medicine approaches to maximize therapeutic potential in AD treatment. Overall, phytoremedies offer promise as a potential avenue for AD management, but further research and collaboration are necessary to fully explore their efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action.
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- Sushruta Koppula
- College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju-Si, Chungcheongbuk Do 27478, Republic of Korea.
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- Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441002, India.
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India.
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- Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441002, India.
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- Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441002, India.
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- Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441002, India.
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- Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441002, India.
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- SNJB's Shriman Sureshdada Jain College of Pharmacy, Neminagar, Chandwad, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
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- Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441002, India.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Sejong University, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea.
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- Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441002, India.
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Ashraf MV, Khan S, Misri S, Gaira KS, Rawat S, Rawat B, Khan MAH, Shah AA, Asgher M, Ahmad S. High-Altitude Medicinal Plants as Promising Source of Phytochemical Antioxidants to Combat Lifestyle-Associated Oxidative Stress-Induced Disorders. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:975. [PMID: 39204080 PMCID: PMC11357401 DOI: 10.3390/ph17080975] [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: 06/22/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress, driven by reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and sulphur species (ROS, RNS, RSS), poses a significant threat to cellular integrity and human health. Generated during mitochondrial respiration, inflammation, UV exposure and pollution, these species damage cells and contribute to pathologies like cardiovascular issues, neurodegeneration, cancer, and metabolic syndromes. Lifestyle factors exert a substantial influence on oxidative stress levels, with mitochondria emerging as pivotal players in ROS generation and cellular equilibrium. Phytochemicals, abundant in plants, such as carotenoids, ascorbic acid, tocopherols and polyphenols, offer diverse antioxidant mechanisms. They scavenge free radicals, chelate metal ions, and modulate cellular signalling pathways to mitigate oxidative damage. Furthermore, plants thriving in high-altitude regions are adapted to extreme conditions, and synthesize secondary metabolites, like flavonoids and phenolic compounds in bulk quantities, which act to form a robust antioxidant defence against oxidative stress, including UV radiation and temperature fluctuations. These plants are promising sources for drug development, offering innovative strategies by which to manage oxidative stress-related ailments and enhance human health. Understanding and harnessing the antioxidant potential of phytochemicals from high-altitude plants represent crucial steps in combating oxidative stress-induced disorders and promoting overall wellbeing. This study offers a comprehensive summary of the production and physio-pathological aspects of lifestyle-induced oxidative stress disorders and explores the potential of phytochemicals as promising antioxidants. Additionally, it presents an appraisal of high-altitude medicinal plants as significant sources of antioxidants, highlighting their potential for drug development and the creation of innovative antioxidant therapeutic approaches.
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- Mohammad Vikas Ashraf
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India;
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- Department of Botany, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India;
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- Section of Microbiology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India;
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- Sikkim Regional Centre, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Pangthang, Gangtok 737101, Sikkim, India; (K.S.G.); (S.R.)
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- Sikkim Regional Centre, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Pangthang, Gangtok 737101, Sikkim, India; (K.S.G.); (S.R.)
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- School of Agriculture, Graphic Era University, Dehradun 24800, Utarakhand, India;
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- Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India; (M.A.H.K.); (A.A.S.)
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- Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India; (M.A.H.K.); (A.A.S.)
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- Department of Botany, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India;
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri 185234, Jammu and Kashmir, India;
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Lei W, Chen MH, Huang ZF, Chen XY, Wang JX, Zheng J, Zhu YZ, Lan XZ, He Y. Salidroside protects pulmonary artery endothelial cells against hypoxia-induced apoptosis via the AhR/NF-κB and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 128:155376. [PMID: 38503152 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155376] [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: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND The apoptosis of pulmonary artery endothelial cells (PAECs) is an important factor contributing to the development of pulmonary hypertension (PH), a serious cardio-pulmonary vascular disorder. Salidroside (SAL) is a bioactive compound derived from an herb Rhodiola, but the potential protective effects of SAL on PAECs and the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. PURPOSE The objective of this study was to determine the role of SAL in the hypoxia-induced apoptosis of PAECs and to dissect the underlying mechanisms. STUDY DESIGN Male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were subjected to hypoxia (10% O2) for 4 weeks to establish a model of PH. Rats were intraperitoneally injected daily with SAL (2, 8, and 32 mg/kg/d) or vehicle. To define the molecular mechanisms of SAL in PAECs, an in vitro model of hypoxic cell injury was also generated by exposed PAECs to 1% O2 for 48 h. METHODS Various techniques including hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, CCK-8, Western blot, qPCR, molecular docking, and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) were used to determine the role of SAL in rats and in PAECs in vitro. RESULTS Hypoxia stimulation increases AhR nuclear translocation and activates the NF-κB signaling pathway, as evidenced by upregulated expression of CYP1A1, CYP1B1, IL-1β, and IL-6, resulting in oxidative stress and inflammatory response and ultimately apoptosis of PAECs. SAL inhibited the activation of AhR and NF-κB, while promoted the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 and increased the expression of its downstream antioxidant proteins HO-1 and NQO1 in PAECs, ameliorating the hypoxia-induced oxidative stress in PAECs. Furthermore, SAL lowered right ventricular systolic pressure, and decreased pulmonary vascular remodeling and right ventricular hypertrophy in hypoxia-exposed rats. CONCLUSIONS SAL may attenuate the apoptosis of PAECs by suppressing NF-κB and activating Nrf2/HO-1 pathways, thereby delaying the progressive pathology of PH.
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- Wei Lei
- TAAHC-GDMU Biomedical and Health Joint R&D Center, The Provincial and Ministerial Co-founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R&D in Tibet Characteristic Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Resources, The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Joint Laboratory for Tibetan Materia Medica Resource Scientific Protection and Utilization, Tibetan Medical Research Center of Tibet, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi, Tibet, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnosis and Innovative Drugs Translation of Cardiopulmonary Vascular Diseases, University Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Macao Region on Molecular Targets and Intervention of Cardiovascular Diseases, GDMU-TAAHC Biomedical and Health Joint R&D Center, Department of Precision Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnosis and Innovative Drugs Translation of Cardiopulmonary Vascular Diseases, University Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Macao Region on Molecular Targets and Intervention of Cardiovascular Diseases, GDMU-TAAHC Biomedical and Health Joint R&D Center, Department of Precision Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China; Laboratory of Cardiovascular Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- TAAHC-GDMU Biomedical and Health Joint R&D Center, The Provincial and Ministerial Co-founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R&D in Tibet Characteristic Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Resources, The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Joint Laboratory for Tibetan Materia Medica Resource Scientific Protection and Utilization, Tibetan Medical Research Center of Tibet, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi, Tibet, PR China; Laboratory of Cardiovascular Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, PR China
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- TAAHC-GDMU Biomedical and Health Joint R&D Center, The Provincial and Ministerial Co-founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R&D in Tibet Characteristic Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Resources, The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Joint Laboratory for Tibetan Materia Medica Resource Scientific Protection and Utilization, Tibetan Medical Research Center of Tibet, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi, Tibet, PR China.
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- TAAHC-GDMU Biomedical and Health Joint R&D Center, The Provincial and Ministerial Co-founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R&D in Tibet Characteristic Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Resources, The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resource, Joint Laboratory for Tibetan Materia Medica Resource Scientific Protection and Utilization, Tibetan Medical Research Center of Tibet, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi, Tibet, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnosis and Innovative Drugs Translation of Cardiopulmonary Vascular Diseases, University Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Macao Region on Molecular Targets and Intervention of Cardiovascular Diseases, GDMU-TAAHC Biomedical and Health Joint R&D Center, Department of Precision Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China; Laboratory of Cardiovascular Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China.
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Xu W, Yang T, Zhang J, Li H, Guo M. Rhodiola rosea: a review in the context of PPPM approach. EPMA J 2024; 15:233-259. [PMID: 38841616 PMCID: PMC11147995 DOI: 10.1007/s13167-024-00367-3] [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: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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A natural "medicine and food" plant, Rhodiola rosea (RR) is primarily made up of organic acids, phenolic compounds, sterols, glycosides, vitamins, lipids, proteins, amino acids, trace elements, and other physiologically active substances. In vitro, non-clinical and clinical studies confirmed that it exerts anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune regulatory effects, balances the gut microbiota, and alleviates vascular circulatory disorders. RR can prolong life and has great application potential in preventing and treating suboptimal health, non-communicable diseases, and COVID-19. This narrative review discusses the effects of RR in preventing organ damage (such as the liver, lung, heart, brain, kidneys, intestines, and blood vessels) in non-communicable diseases from the perspective of predictive, preventive, and personalised medicine (PPPM/3PM). In conclusion, as an adaptogen, RR can provide personalised health strategies to improve the quality of life and overall health status.
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- Wenqian Xu
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Spleen, Stomach, Liver and Gallbladder, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Spleen, Stomach, Liver and Gallbladder, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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Lai W, Luo R, Tang Y, Yu Z, Zhou B, Yang Z, Brown J, Hong G. Salidroside directly activates HSC70, revealing a new role for HSC70 in BDNF signalling and neurogenesis after cerebral ischemia. Phytother Res 2024; 38:2619-2640. [PMID: 38488455 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Salidroside, a principal bioactive component of Rhodiola crenulata, is neuroprotective across a wide time window in stroke models. We investigated whether salidroside induced neurogenesis after cerebral ischemia and aimed to identify its primary molecular targets. Rats, subjected to transient 2 h of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO), received intraperitoneal vehicle or salidroside ± intracerebroventricular HSC70 inhibitor VER155008 or TrkB inhibitor ANA-12 for up to 7 days. MRI, behavioural tests, immunofluorescent staining and western blotting measured effects of salidroside. Reverse virtual docking and enzymatic assays assessed interaction of salidroside with purified recombinant HSC70. Salidroside dose-dependently decreased cerebral infarct volumes and neurological deficits, with maximal effects by 50 mg/kg/day. This dose also improved performance in beam balance and Morris water maze tests. Salidroside significantly increased BrdU+/nestin+, BrdU+/DCX+, BrdU+/NeuN+, BrdU-/NeuN+ and BDNF+ cells in the peri-infarct cortex, with less effect in striatum and no significant effect in the subventricular zone. Salidroside was predicted to bind with HSC70. Salidroside dose-dependently increased HSC70 ATPase and HSC70-dependent luciferase activities, but it did not activate HSP70. HSC70 immunoreactivity concentrated in the peri-infarct cortex and was unchanged by salidroside. However, VER155008 prevented salidroside-dependent increases of neurogenesis, BrdU-/NeuN+ cells and BDNF+ cells in peri-infarct cortex. Salidroside also increased BDNF protein and p-TrkB/TrkB ratio in ischemic brain, changes prevented by VER155008 and ANA-12, respectively. Additionally, ANA-12 blocked salidroside-dependent neurogenesis and increased BrdU-/NeuN+ cells in the peri-infarct cortex. Salidroside directly activates HSC70, thereby stimulating neurogenesis and neuroprotection via BDNF/TrkB signalling after MCAO. Salidroside and similar activators of HSC70 might provide clinical therapies for ischemic stroke.
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- Wenfang Lai
- College of Pharmacology, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacology, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacology, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacology, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacology, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacology, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacology, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacology, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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Zhou X, Zhang X, Wang D, Luo R, Qin Z, Lin F, Xia X, Liu X, Hu G. Efficient Biosynthesis of Salidroside via Artificial in Vivo enhanced UDP-Glucose System Using Cheap Sucrose as Substrate. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:22386-22397. [PMID: 38799314 PMCID: PMC11112596 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02060] [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: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Salidroside, a valuable phenylethanoid glycoside, is obtained from plants belonging to the Rhodiola genus, known for its diverse biological properties. At present, salidroside is still far from large-scale industrial production due to its lower titer and higher process cost. In this study, we have for the first time increased salidroside production by enhancing UDP-glucose supply in situ. We constructed an in vivo UDP-glucose regeneration system that works in conjunction with UDP-glucose transferase from Rhodiola innovatively to improve UDP-glucose availability. And a coculture was formed in order to enable de novo salidroside synthesis. Confronted with the influence of tyrosol on strain growth, an adaptive laboratory evolution strategy was implemented to enhance the strain's tolerance. Similarly, salidroside production was optimized through refinement of the fermentation medium, the inoculation ratio of the two microbes, and the inoculation size. The final salidroside titer reached 3.8 g/L. This was the highest titer achieved at the shake flask level in the existing reports. And this marked the first successful synthesis of salidroside in an in situ enhanced UDP-glucose system using sucrose. The cost was reduced by 93% due to the use of inexpensive substrates. This accomplishment laid a robust foundation for further investigations into the synthesis of other notable glycosides and natural compounds.
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- Xiaojie Zhou
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- AgroParisTech, 22 place de l’Agronomie, 91120 Palaiseau, France
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, P. R. China
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Aziz N, Wal P, Patel A, Prajapati H. A comprehensive review on the pharmacological role of gut microbiome in neurodegenerative disorders: potential therapeutic targets. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03109-4. [PMID: 38734839 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03109-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Neurological disorders, including Alzheimer and Parkinson's, pose significant challenges to public health due to their complex etiologies and limited treatment options. Recent advances in research have highlighted the intricate bidirectional communication between the gut microbiome and the central nervous system (CNS), revealing a potential therapeutic avenue for neurological disorders. Thus, this review aims to summarize the current understanding of the pharmacological role of gut microbiome in neurological disorders. Mounting evidence suggests that the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in modulating CNS function through various mechanisms, including the production of neurotransmitters, neuroactive metabolites, and immune system modulation. Dysbiosis, characterized by alterations in gut microbial composition and function, has been observed in many neurological disorders, indicating a potential causative or contributory role. Pharmacological interventions targeting the gut microbiome have emerged as promising therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders. Probiotics, prebiotics, antibiotics, and microbial metabolite-based interventions have shown beneficial effects in animal models and some human studies. These interventions aim to restore microbial homeostasis, enhance microbial diversity, and promote the production of beneficial metabolites. However, several challenges remain, including the need for standardized protocols, identification of specific microbial signatures associated with different neurological disorders, and understanding the precise mechanisms underlying gut-brain communication. Further research is necessary to unravel the intricate interactions between the gut microbiome and the CNS and to develop targeted pharmacological interventions for neurological disorders.
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- Namra Aziz
- PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), NH-19, Kanpur, UP, 209305, India
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- PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), NH-19, Kanpur, UP, 209305, India.
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- PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), NH-19, Kanpur, UP, 209305, India
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- PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), NH-19, Kanpur, UP, 209305, India
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Liu J, Zang E, Tian Y, Zhang L, Li Y, Shi L, Xu L, Xiao P. Comparative chloroplast genomes: insights into the identification and phylogeny of rapid radiation genus Rhodiola. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1404447. [PMID: 38799090 PMCID: PMC11116683 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1404447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Rhodiola L. is a genus exhibiting rapid radiation and represents a typical case for studying plastid gene adaptation in species that spread from high altitudes to low altitudes. In this study, 23 samples of 18 Rhodiola species were collected from the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and five scattered alpine areas, and the plastid genomes (plastomes) of these species were sequenced, annotated, and compared between high-altitude and widely distributed groups. The plastomes of Rhodiola were found to be highly conserved in terms of gene size, content, and order but highly variable in several lineage-specific features, such as codon usage bias, IR boundary shifting, and distinct repeat sequence structures binding to SSRs. Codon usage in the genes of photosystem II exhibited an obvious preference, reflecting significant environmental adaptation pressures. In this study, three repeat regions compounded with trinucleotide and mononucleotide repeats were found for the first time in R. forrestii, R. himalensis, and R. yunnanensis. High-variability regions such as ndhF, ycf1, trnH-psbA, and rpoC1-rpoB were screened, laying the foundation for the precise identification of these species. The phylogenetic analysis revealed the occurrence of cyto-nuclear discordance, likely originating from the frequent interspecific hybridization events observed within Rhodiola species during rapid radiation. Dioecious and hermaphrodite species can be broadly categorized into two subclades, probably they have different environmental adaptation strategies in response to climate change. In addition, the phylogenetic tree supported the monophyly of R. forrestii and R. yunnanensis, which compose R. Sect. Pseudorhodiola. In conclusion, plastome data enrich the genetic information available for the Rhodiola genus and may provide insight into species migration events during climate change.
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- Jinxin Liu
- State Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine Resource, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Study and Exploitation of Chinese Medicine, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, China
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tonghua Normal University, Tonghua, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Key Laboratory for Research and Development of “Qin Medicine” of Shaanxi Administration of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine Resource, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine Resource, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Engineering Research Center of Chinese Medicine Resource, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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Liu Q, Chen J, Zeng A, Song L. Pharmacological functions of salidroside in renal diseases: facts and perspectives. Front Pharmacol 2024; 14:1309598. [PMID: 38259279 PMCID: PMC10800390 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1309598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Rhodiola rosea is a valuable functional medicinal plant widely utilized in China and other Asian countries for its anti-fatigue, anti-aging, and altitude sickness prevention properties. Salidroside, a most active constituent derived from Rhodiola rosea, exhibits potent antioxidative, hypoxia-resistant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and anti-aging effects that have garnered significant attention. The appreciation of the pharmacological role of salidroside has burgeoned over the last decade, making it a beneficial option for the prevention and treatment of multiple diseases, including atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular disease, and more. With its anti-aging and renoprotective effects, in parallel with the inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammation, salidroside holds promise as a potential therapeutic agent for kidney damage. This article provides an overview of the microinflammatory state in kidney disease and discuss the current therapeutic strategies, with a particular focus on highlighting the recent advancements in utilizing salidroside for renal disease. The potential mechanisms of action of salidroside are primarily associated with the regulation of gene and protein expression in glomerular endothelial cells, podocytes, renal tubule cells, renal mesangial cells and renal cell carcinoma cell, including TNF-α, TGF-β, IL-1β, IL-17A, IL-6, MCP-1, Bcl-2, VEGF, ECM protein, caspase-3, HIF-1α, BIM, as well as the modulation of AMPK/SIRT1, Nrf2/HO-1, Sirt1/PGC-1α, ROS/Src/Cav-1, Akt/GSK-3β, TXNIP-NLRP3, ERK1/2, TGF-β1/Smad2/3, PI3K/Akt, Wnt1/Wnt3a β-catenin, TLR4/NF-κB, MAPK, JAK2/STAT3, SIRT1/Nrf2 pathways. To the best of our knowledge, this review is the first to comprehensively cover the protective effects of salidroside on diverse renal diseases, and suggests that salidroside has great potential to be developed as a drug for the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and renal complications.
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- Qiong Liu
- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Translational Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Sichuan Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Hu S, Luo D, Zhu Q, Pan J, Chen B, Furian M, Harkare HV, Sun S, Fansa A, Wu X, Yu B, Ma T, Wang F, Shi S. An updated meta-analysis of Chinese herbal medicine for the prevention of COVID-19 based on Western-Eastern medicine. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1257345. [PMID: 38044944 PMCID: PMC10693348 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1257345] [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: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Background and aims: Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) was used to prevent and treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in clinical practices. Many studies have demonstrated that the combination of CHM and Western medicine can be more effective in treating COVID-19 compared to Western medicine alone. However, evidence-based studies on the prevention in undiagnosed or suspected cases remain scarce. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effectiveness of CHM in preventing recurrent, new, or suspected COVID-19 diseases. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search using ten databases including articles published between December 2019 and September 2023. This search aimed to identify studies investigating the use of CHM to prevent COVID-19. Heterogeneity was assessed by a random-effects model. The relative risk (RR) and mean differences were calculated using 95% confidence intervals (CI). The modified Jadad Scale and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) were employed to evaluate the quality of randomized controlled trials and cohort studies, respectively. Results: Seventeen studies with a total of 47,351 patients were included. Results revealed that CHM significantly reduced the incidence of COVID-19 (RR = 0.24, 95% CI = 0.11-0.53, p = 0.0004), influenza (RR = 0.37, 95% CI = 0.18-0.76, p = 0.007), and severe pneumonia exacerbation rate (RR = 0.17, 95% CI = 0.05-0.64, p = 0.009) compared to non-treatment or conventional control group. Evidence evaluation indicated moderate quality evidence for COVID-19 incidence and serum complement components C3 and C4 in randomized controlled trials. For the incidence of influenza and severe pneumonia in RCTs as well as the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ lymphocytes, the evidence quality was low. The remaining outcomes including the disappearance rate of symptoms and adverse reactions were deemed to be of very low quality. Conclusion: CHM presents a promising therapeutic option for the prevention of COVID-19. However, additional high-quality clinical trials are needed to further strengthen evidential integrity.
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- Siying Hu
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Computer and Data Science, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Research Department, Swiss University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bad Zurzach, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
- Faculty of Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
- Faculty of Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Dorogina OV, Kuban IN, Achimova AA, Williams N, Lashchinskiy NN, Zhmud EV. Morphometric Characteristics and Genetic Issr Marker Variability in Rhodiola rosea L. (Crassulaceae) in Different Ecological and Geographic Conditions in the Altai Republic. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15224. [PMID: 37894905 PMCID: PMC10607822 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015224] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Rhodiola rosea L. is a vulnerable species in the Altai Republic (AR) and Russia in general. For the first time on the territory of AR, studies of the adaptive capabilities of the species and genetic differentiation using ISSR markers were carried out in seven cenopopulations (CP) of R. rosea in 2018 and 2020. The research was founded on the notion of conducting a comparative analysis of the morphogenetic structure of Rhodiola rosea populations in various ecological and geographical conditions of AR. The aim of this work is to evaluate the variability of morphometric traits of sexually mature living female R. rosea plants and to conduct a comparative analysis of genetic variability in cenopopulations (CP) both under undisturbed conditions and under stressful conditions of anthropogenic impact (grazing). Of the 8 primers used, HB12 turned out to be the most informative. The percentage of polymorphic loci in the populations between 0 and 88%. Two populations, located in favorable conditions at relatively low absolute altitudes (2000 m above sea level) (masl) in the undisturbed habitats of the Katun and Altai reserves of AR, were characterized by higher polymorphism. The share of polymorphic loci reached 80%. According to the analysis of statistical data, the highest values of morphometric parameters of the aerial parts of R. rosea plants and the highest potential seed productivity were also recorded in these habitats. Representatives of two high-mountain CPs (2400-2500 masl) in the Sailyugemsky National Park (SNP) were characterized by the lowest genetic polymorphism. Their genetic structure is the most homogeneous, since we have not found polymorphic loci. Due to spatial isolation, these individuals are reliably genetically differentiated. In addition, individuals of one type were subjected to stressful anthropogenic impact (grazing). Therefore, the smallest sizes and lowest potential seed productivity were recorded. Our research shows that alpine populations of R. rosea in AR, under conditions of anthropogenic stress, need protection for their gene pool.
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- Olga V. Dorogina
- Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS, Zolotodolinskaya Str. 101, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
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- Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS, Zolotodolinskaya Str. 101, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
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- Gorno-Altai Botanical Garden, Chisty Lug, Shebalinsky District, Kamlak 649218, Russia
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, 502 W Lake St., Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS, Zolotodolinskaya Str. 101, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
- NSU Climate Center, Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova Str. 1, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
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- Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS, Zolotodolinskaya Str. 101, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia
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Elgendy SA, Soliman MM, Ghamry HI, Shukry M, Mohammed LA, Nasr HE, Alotaibi BS, Jafri I, Sayed S, Osman A, Elnoury HA. Exploration of Tilmicosin Cardiotoxicity in Rats and the Protecting Role of the Rhodiola rosea Extract: Potential Roles of Cytokines, Antioxidant, Apoptotic, and Anti-Fibrotic Pathways. TOXICS 2023; 11:857. [PMID: 37888707 PMCID: PMC10610616 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11100857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Tilmicosin (TIL) is a common macrolide antibiotic in veterinary medicine. High doses of TIL can have adverse cardiovascular effects. This study examined the effects of Rhodiola rosea (RHO) that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-fibrotic effects on tilmicosin (TIL)-induced cardiac injury targeting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, apoptotic, and anti-apoptotic signaling pathways with anti-fibrotic outcomes. Thirty-six male Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into groups of six rats each. Rats received saline as a negative control, CARV 1 mL orally (10 mg/kg BW), and RHO 1 mL orally at 400 mg/kg BW daily for 12 consecutive days. The TIL group once received a single subcutaneous injection (SC) dose of TIL (75 mg/kg BW) on the sixth day of the experiment to induce cardiac damage. The standard group (CARV + TIL) received CARV daily for 12 consecutive days with a single TIL SC injection 1 h after CARV administration only on the sixth day of study and continued for another six successive days on CARV. The protective group (RHO + TIL) received RHO daily for the same period as in CARV + TIL-treated rats and with the dosage mentioned before. Serum was extracted at the time of the rat's scarification at 13 days of study and examined for biochemical assessments in serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), cardiac troponin I (cTI), and creatine phosphokinase (CK-MB). Protein carbonyl (PC) contents, malondialdehyde (MDA), and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in cardiac homogenate were used to measure these oxidative stress markers. Quantitative RT-PCR was used to express interferon-gamma (INF-γ), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), OGG1, BAX, caspase-3, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) genes in cardiac tissues, which are correlated with inflammation, antioxidants, and apoptosis. Alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), calmodulin (CaMKII), and other genes associated with Ca2+ hemostasis and fibrosis were examined using IHC analysis in cardiac cells (myocardium). TIL administration significantly increased the examined cardiac markers, LDH, cTI, and CK-MB. TIL administration also increased ROS, PC, and MDA while decreasing antioxidant activities (TAC and SOD mRNA) in cardiac tissues. Serum inflammatory cytokines and genes of inflammatory markers, DNA damage (INF-γ, COX-2), and apoptotic genes (caspase-3 and BAX) were upregulated with downregulation of the anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2 as well as the DNA repair OGG1 in cardiac tissues. Furthermore, CaMKII and α-SMA genes were upregulated at cellular levels using cardiac tissue IHC analysis. On the contrary, pretreatment with RHO and CARV alone significantly decreased the cardiac injury markers induced by TIL, inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and tissue oxidative-antioxidant parameters. INF-γ, COX-2, OGG1, BAX, and caspase-3 mRNA were downregulated, as observed by real-time PCR, while SOD and Bcl-2 mRNA were upregulated. Furthermore, the CaMKII and α-SMA genes' immune reactivities were significantly decreased in the RHO-pretreated rats.
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- Salwa A. Elgendy
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha 13511, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh 13736, Egypt
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- Nutrition and Food Science, Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Home Economics, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 960, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha 13511, Egypt (H.E.N.)
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha 13511, Egypt (H.E.N.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Economic Entomology and Pesticides, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
- Department of Science and Technology, University College-Ranyah, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13110, Jordan;
- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha 13511, Egypt
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Liu J, Li T, Zhong G, Pan Y, Gao M, Su S, Liang Y, Ma C, Liu Y, Wang Q, Shi Q. Exploring the therapeutic potential of natural compounds for Alzheimer's disease: Mechanisms of action and pharmacological properties. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 166:115406. [PMID: 37659206 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115406] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a global public health priority characterized by high mortality rates in adults and an increasing prevalence in aging populations worldwide. Despite significant advancements in comprehending the pathogenesis of AD since its initial report in 1907, there remains a lack of effective curative or preventive measures for the disease. In recent years, natural compounds sourced from diverse origins have garnered considerable attention as potential therapeutic agents for AD, owing to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. This review aims to consolidate the therapeutic effects of natural compounds on AD, specifically targeting the reduction of β-amyloid (Aβ) overproduction, anti-apoptosis, autophagy, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Notably, the identified compounds exhibiting these effects predominantly originate from plants. This review provides valuable insights into the potential of natural compounds as a reservoir of novel therapeutic agents for AD, thereby stimulating further research and contributing to the development of efficacious treatments for this devastating disease.
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- Jinman Liu
- Affiliated Jiangmen TCM Hospital of Ji'nan University, Jiangmen 529099, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210017, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China.
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- Affiliated Jiangmen TCM Hospital of Ji'nan University, Jiangmen 529099, China.
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Sanz-Barrio PM, Noreen EE, Gilsanz-Estebaranz L, Lorenzo-Calvo J, Martínez-Ferrán M, Pareja-Galeano H. Rhodiola rosea supplementation on sports performance: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Phytother Res 2023; 37:4414-4428. [PMID: 37495266 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7950] [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: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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The aim of this systematic review was to determine whether the supplementation with Rhodiola rosea (RR), an herb that has been used for centuries for its various properties, can have an effect on muscle damage and physical performance. The databases PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were used to find studies published until March 2023. Randomized controlled trials, healthy participants, and no use of other supplements. The search strategy was conducted by two independent reviewers, and specific information was extracted from the selected studies. Thirteen studies were included with 263 participants (198 men and 65 women between 18 and 65 years old). Two studies followed acute supplementation, 5 chronic, and 6 combined both. The results were heterogenous, having 11 studies with some positive effects, while 2 studies show no effect in variables such as rating of perceive exertion, heart rate, antioxidant capacity, blood lactate, creatine kinase, or C-reactive protein. Two limitations were found, firstly, the difference between supplementation and exercise protocols, and secondly, the existence of unclear or high risk of bias in most of the studies included. Acute supplementation with RR has a positive effect on endurance performance and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Chronic supplementation has a positive effect on anaerobic exercise performance, but not endurance exercise performance. Chronic supplementation may positively impact muscle damage during exercise. However, more high-quality studies are needed to firmly establish the clinical efficacy of RR.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Movement, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Sports, Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Movement, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Shi S, Geng Z, Yu X, Hu B, Liu L, Chi Z, Qu L, Zhang M, Jin Y. Salidroside Supplementation Affects In Vitro Maturation and Preimplantation Embryonic Development by Promoting Meiotic Resumption. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1729. [PMID: 37761869 PMCID: PMC10530922 DOI: 10.3390/genes14091729] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Salidroside (Sal) possesses several pharmacological activities, such as antiaging, and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer activities, and proliferation-promoting activities, but the effects of Sal on oocytes have rarely been reported. In the present study, we evaluated the beneficial effects of Sal, which is mainly found in the roots of Rhodiola. Porcine cumulus oocyte complexes were cultured in IVM medium supplemented (with 250 μmol/L) with Sal or not supplemented with Sal. The maturation rate in the Sal group increased from 88.34 ± 4.32% to 94.12 ± 2.29%, and the blastocyst rate in the Sal group increased from 30.35 ± 3.20% to 52.14 ± 7.32% compared with that in the control group. The experimental groups showed significant improvements in the cumulus expansion area. Sal reduced oocyte levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and enhanced intracellular GSH levels. Sal supplementation enhanced the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), ATP level, and mtDNA copy number, which shows that Sal enhances the cytoplasmic maturation of oocytes. Oocytes in the Sal group exhibited slowed apoptosis and reduced DNA breakage. Cell cycle signals and oocyte meiosis play important roles in oocyte maturation. The mRNA expressions of the MAPK pathway and MAPK phosphorylation increased significantly in the Sal group. The mRNA expression of the oocyte meiosis gene also increased significantly. These results show that Sal enhances the nuclear maturation of oocytes. Moreover, Sal increased the number of blastocyst cells, the proliferation of blastocysts, and the expressions of pluripotency genes. Sal down-regulated apoptosis-related genes and the apoptotic cell rate of blastocysts. In summary, our results demonstrate that Sal is helpful to improving the quality of porcine oocytes in vitro, and their subsequent embryonic development.
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- Shuming Shi
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Animal Genome Editing Technology Innovation Center, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China;
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Animal Genome Editing Technology Innovation Center, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China;
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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Bernatoniene J, Jakstas V, Kopustinskiene DM. Phenolic Compounds of Rhodiola rosea L. as the Potential Alternative Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12293. [PMID: 37569669 PMCID: PMC10418374 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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The roots and rhizomes of Rhodiola rosea L. (Crassulaceae), which is widely growing in Northern Europe, North America, and Siberia, have been used since ancient times to alleviate stress, fatigue, and mental and physical disorders. Phenolic compounds: phenylpropanoids rosavin, rosarin, and rosin, tyrosol glucoside salidroside, and tyrosol, are responsible for the biological action of R. rosea, exerting antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-aging, anti-fatigue activities. R. rosea extract formulations are used as alternative remedies to enhance mental and cognitive functions and protect the central nervous system and heart during stress. Recent studies indicate that R. rosea may be used to treat diabetes, cancer, and a variety of cardiovascular and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. This paper reviews the beneficial effects of the extract of R. rosea, its key active components, and their possible use in the treatment of chronic diseases. R. rosea represents an excellent natural remedy to address situations involving decreased performance, such as fatigue and a sense of weakness, particularly in the context of chronic diseases. Given the significance of mitochondria in cellular energy metabolism and their vulnerability to reactive oxygen species, future research should prioritize investigating the potential effects of R. rosea main bioactive phenolic compounds on mitochondria, thus targeting cellular energy supply and countering oxidative stress-related effects.
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- Jurga Bernatoniene
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.B.); (V.J.)
- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.B.); (V.J.)
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (J.B.); (V.J.)
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Liang T, Zhou J, Jing P, He Z, Jiao S, Zhao W, Tong Q, Jia G. Anti-senescence effects of Rhodiola crenulate extracts on LO 2 cells and bioactive compounds. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 306:116179. [PMID: 36690308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116179] [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: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Rhodiola crenulata (Rc) is a traditional herb, used in Tibetan medicine, has shown promise efficacy in physical performance improvement, work capacity enhancement, fatigue elimination, and altitude sickness prevention. Also, Rc exhibited therapeutic effects on aging-related diseases. However, relevant researches on Rc and their bioactive components are quite few and needs further investigation. AIM OF THE STUDY The objective of this study was to understand the relationship between phytochemical profiles and their activities of Rc extracts. MATERIALS AND METHODS Rc extracts prepared by solvents with various hydrophilicity (i.e. aqueous ethanol (70%, v/v), water, and ethyl acetate), and their chemical compositions and specific compounds were analyzed by chemical analysis method and ultra-performance liquid chromatography quadruple time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS). The regulate effects of Rc extracts on senescence and antioxidant activity were evaluated using the models of LO2 cells and Caenorhabditis elegans. RESULTS The 70% ethanol extracts exhibited better regulating effects on senescence via the assays of senescence -associated β-galactosidase (SAβG) staining and lifespan, which was consistent with the higher antioxidant activities observed based on the results of antioxidant assays. A total of 14 phytochemicals have been identified in 70% ethanol extracts, whereas the other two extracts contained much fewer compounds in varieties. Phytochemical profile of water extract was similar to the first half (polar compounds, running time: 0-6 min) of 70% ethanol extract profile, while those of ethyl acetate extract was consistent with its second half (more nonpolar compounds, running time: 6-12 min). CONCLUSIONS The 14 phytochemicals in Rc might exhibit additive or synergistic effects on senescence regulating and antioxidant activities, providing theoretical basis for daily administration of Rc.
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- Tisong Liang
- Shanghai Food Safety and Engineering Technology Research Center, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Key Lab of Urban Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- Shanghai Food Safety and Engineering Technology Research Center, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Key Lab of Urban Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- Shanghai Food Safety and Engineering Technology Research Center, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Key Lab of Urban Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- Sichuan Academy of Grassland Science, Chengdu, Sichuan, 624400, China.
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- Shanghai Food Safety and Engineering Technology Research Center, Bor S. Luh Food Safety Research Center, Key Lab of Urban Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- Sichuan Academy of Grassland Science, Chengdu, Sichuan, 624400, China.
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- Sichuan Academy of Grassland Science, Chengdu, Sichuan, 624400, China.
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- Sichuan Academy of Grassland Science, Chengdu, Sichuan, 624400, China.
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Li Z, Liu J, You J, Li X, Liang Z, Du J. Proanthocyanidin Structure-Activity Relationship Analysis by Path Analysis Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076379. [PMID: 37047349 PMCID: PMC10094556 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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To fully explore the influence mechanism of interactions between different monomer units of proanthocyanidins (PAs) on biological activity, a path analysis model of the PA structure-activity relationship was proposed. This model subdivides the total correlation between each monomer unit and activity into direct and indirect effects by taking into account not only each monomer unit but also the correlation with its related monomer units. In addition, this method can determine the action mode of each monomer unit affecting the activity by comparing the direct and total indirect effects. Finally, the advantage of this model is demonstrated through an influence mechanism analysis of Rhodiola crenulata PA monomer units on antioxidant and anti-diabetes activities.
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Yu X, Wei P, Chen Z, Li X, Zhang W, Yang Y, Liu C, Zhao S, Li X, Liu X. Comparative analysis of the organelle genomes of three Rhodiola species provide insights into their structural dynamics and sequence divergences. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 23:156. [PMID: 36944988 PMCID: PMC10031898 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-023-04159-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Plant organelle genomes are a valuable resource for evolutionary biology research, yet their genome architectures, evolutionary patterns and environmental adaptations are poorly understood in many lineages. Rhodiola species is a type of flora mainly distributed in highland habitats, with high medicinal value. Here, we assembled the organelle genomes of three Rhodiola species (R. wallichiana, R. crenulata and R. sacra) collected from the Qinghai-Tibet plateau (QTP), and compared their genome structure, gene content, structural rearrangements, sequence transfer and sequence evolution rates. RESULTS The results demonstrated the contrasting evolutionary pattern between plastomes and mitogenomes in three Rhodiola species, with the former possessing more conserved genome structure but faster evolutionary rates of sequence, while the latter exhibiting structural diversity but slower rates of sequence evolution. Some lineage-specific features were observed in Rhodiola mitogenomes, including chromosome fission, gene loss and structural rearrangement. Repeat element analysis shows that the repeats occurring between the two chromosomes may mediate the formation of multichromosomal structure in the mitogenomes of Rhodiola, and this multichromosomal structure may have recently formed. The identification of homologous sequences between plastomes and mitogenomes reveals several unidirectional protein-coding gene transfer events from chloroplasts to mitochondria. Moreover, we found that their organelle genomes contained multiple fragments of nuclear transposable elements (TEs) and exhibited different preferences for TEs insertion type. Genome-wide scans of positive selection identified one gene matR from the mitogenome. Since the matR is crucial for plant growth and development, as well as for respiration and stress responses, our findings suggest that matR may participate in the adaptive response of Rhodiola species to environmental stress of QTP. CONCLUSION The study analyzed the organelle genomes of three Rhodiola species and demonstrated the contrasting evolutionary pattern between plastomes and mitogenomes. Signals of positive selection were detected in the matR gene of Rhodiola mitogenomes, suggesting the potential role of this gene in Rhodiola adaptation to QTP. Together, the study is expected to enrich the genomic resources and provide valuable insights into the structural dynamics and sequence divergences of Rhodiola species.
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- Xiaolei Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Laboratory of Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Laboratory of Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Laboratory of Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, Hubei, China
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- Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Research Center for Ecology, School of Sciences, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet, 850000, China
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- Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Research Center for Ecology, School of Sciences, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet, 850000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Laboratory of Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Laboratory of Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Laboratory of Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, Hubei, China
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- Biology Experimental Teaching Center, School of Life Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, Hubei, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Laboratory of Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, Hubei, China.
- Laboratory of Extreme Environmental Biological Resources and Adaptive Evolution, Research Center for Ecology, School of Sciences, Tibet University, Lhasa, Tibet, 850000, China.
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Zhang Z, Chen F, Wan J, Liu X. Potential traditional Chinese medicines with anti-inflammation in the prevention of heart failure following myocardial infarction. Chin Med 2023; 18:28. [PMID: 36932409 PMCID: PMC10022008 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00732-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Inflammation plays an important role in the development of heart failure (HF) after myocardial infarction (MI). Suppression of post-infarction inflammatory cascade has become a new strategy to delay or block the progression of HF. At present, there are no approved anti-inflammatory drugs used to prevent HF following MI. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used clinically for cardiovascular disease for a long time. Here, we summarized the recent progress about some TCM which could both improve cardiac function and inhibit inflammation in patients or experimental models with MI or HF, in order to provide evidence for their potential application in reducing the onset of HF following MI. Among them, single Chinese medicinal herbs (eg. Astragalus and Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Chinese herbal formulas (eg. Gualou Xiebai Decoction and Sini Tang) are discussed separately. The main targets for their anti-inflammation effect are mainly involved the TLR4/NF-κB signaling, as well as pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6 or TNF-α. It is worthy of further evaluating their potential, experimentally or clinically, in the prevention or delay of HF following MI.
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- Zhen Zhang
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, No. 325 Guohe Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200082, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, No. 325 Guohe Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200082, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, No. 325 Guohe Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200082, China.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, No. 325 Guohe Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200082, China.
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Sęczyk Ł, Sugier D, Dervişoğlu G, Özdemir FA, Kołodziej B. Phytochemical profile, in vitro bioaccessibility, and anticancer potential of golden root (Rhodiola rosea L.) extracts. Food Chem 2023; 404:134779. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Dobrek L, Głowacka K. Depression and Its Phytopharmacotherapy-A Narrative Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:4772. [PMID: 36902200 PMCID: PMC10003400 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Depression is a mental health disorder that develops as a result of complex psycho-neuro-immuno-endocrinological disturbances. This disease presents with mood disturbances, persistent sadness, loss of interest and impaired cognition, which causes distress to the patient and significantly affects the ability to function and have a satisfying family, social and professional life. Depression requires comprehensive management, including pharmacological treatment. Because pharmacotherapy of depression is a long-term process associated with the risk of numerous adverse drug effects, much attention is paid to alternative therapy methods, including phytopharmacotherapy, especially in treating mild or moderate depression. Preclinical studies and previous clinical studies confirm the antidepressant activity of active compounds in plants, such as St. John's wort, saffron crocus, lemon balm and lavender, or less known in European ethnopharmacology, roseroot, ginkgo, Korean ginseng, borage, brahmi, mimosa tree and magnolia bark. The active compounds in these plants exert antidepressive effects in similar mechanisms to those found in synthetic antidepressants. The description of phytopharmacodynamics includes inhibiting monoamine reuptake and monoamine oxidase activity and complex, agonistic or antagonistic effects on multiple central nervous system (CNS) receptors. Moreover, it is noteworthy that the anti-inflammatory effect is also important to the antidepressant activity of the plants mentioned above in light of the hypothesis that immunological disorders of the CNS are a significant pathogenetic factor of depression. This narrative review results from a traditional, non-systematic literature review. It briefly discusses the pathophysiology, symptomatology and treatment of depression, with a particular focus on the role of phytopharmacology in its treatment. It provides the mechanisms of action revealed in experimental studies of active ingredients isolated from herbal antidepressants and presents the results of selected clinical studies confirming their antidepressant effectiveness.
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- Lukasz Dobrek
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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Bioactivity Profiles on 15 Different Effect Mechanisms for 15 Golden Root Products via High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography, Planar Assays, and High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041535. [PMID: 36838523 PMCID: PMC9959789 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Planar chromatography has recently been combined with six different effect-directed assays for three golden root (Rhodiola rosea L.) samples. However, the profiles obtained showed an intense tailing, making zone differentiation impossible. The profiling was therefore improved to allow for the detection of individual bioactive compounds, and the range of samples was extended to 15 commercial golden root products. Further effect-directed assays were studied providing information on 15 different effect mechanisms, i.e., (1) tyrosinase, (2) acetylcholinesterase, (3) butyrylcholinesterase, (4) β-glucuronidase, and (5) α-amylase inhibition, as well as endocrine activity via the triplex planar yeast antagonist-verified (6-8) estrogen or (9-11) androgen screen, (12) genotoxicity via the planar SOS-Umu-C bioassay, antimicrobial activity against (13) Gram-negative Aliivibrio fischeri and (14) Gram-positive Bacillus subtilis bacteria, and (15) antioxidative activity (DPPH• radical scavengers). Most of the golden root profiles obtained were characteristic, but some samples differed substantially. The United States Pharmacopeia reference product showed medium activity in most of the assays. The six most active compound zones were further characterized using high-resolution mass spectrometry, and the mass signals obtained were tentatively assigned to molecular formulae. In addition to confirming the known activities, this study is the first to report that golden root constituents inhibit butyrylcholinesterase (rosin was tentatively assigned), β-glucuronidase (rosavin, rosarin, rosiridin, viridoside, and salidroside were tentatively assigned), and α-amylase (stearic acid and palmitic acid were tentatively assigned) and that they are genotoxic (hydroquinone was tentatively assigned) and are both agonistic and antagonistic endocrine active.
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Pięta E, Chrabąszcz K, Pogoda K, Suchy K, Paluszkiewicz C, Kwiatek WM. Adaptogenic activity of withaferin A on human cervical carcinoma cells using high-definition vibrational spectroscopic imaging. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2023; 1869:166615. [PMID: 36481485 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2022.166615] [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: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Despite invaluable advances in cervical cancer therapy, treatment regimens for recurrent or persistent cancers and low-toxicity alternative treatment options are scarce. In recent years, substances classified as adaptogens have been identified as promising drug sources for preventing and treating cancer-based diseases on their ability to attack multiple molecular targets. This paper establishes the effectiveness of inhibition of the neoplastic process by a withaferin A (WFA), an adaptogenic substance, based on an in vitro model of cervical cancer. This study explores for the first time the potential of high-definition vibrational spectroscopy methods, i.e. Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopic (RS) imaging at the single-cell level to evaluate the efficacy of the adaptogenic drug. HeLa cervical cancer cells were incubated with various concentrations of WFA at different incubation times. The multimodal spectroscopic approach combined with partial least squares (PLS) regression allowed the identification of molecular changes (e.g., lipids, protein secondary structures, or nucleic acids) induced by WFA at the cellular level. The results clearly illustrate the enormous potential of WFA in inhibiting the proliferation of cervical cancer cells. WFA inhibited the growth of the studied cancer cell line in a dose-dependent manner. Such studies provide comprehensive information on the sensitivity of cells to adaptogenic drugs. This is a fundamental step towards determining the rate and nature of adaptogen-induced changes in cancer cells.
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- Ewa Pięta
- Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, PL-31342 Krakow, Poland.
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, PL-31342 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, PL-31342 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, PL-31342 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, PL-31342 Krakow, Poland
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Masi F, Chianese G, Hofstetter RK, Cavallaro AL, Riva A, Werz O, Taglialatela-Scafati O. Phytochemical profile and anti-inflammatory activity of a commercially available Rhodiola rosea root extract. Fitoterapia 2023; 166:105439. [PMID: 36716798 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Rhodiola rosea roots and rhizomes hold an important place in the folk medicines of Russia, Scandinavia, Mongolia, and China as a health supplement for stimulating the nervous system, enhancing physical and mental performances, and nowadays they constitute the active ingredient in many popular commercial preparations sold worldwide as food additives, pharmaceutical remedies, and drinks. This study was aimed at providing a detailed phytochemical characterization of the Rhodiola 5%, a commercially available extract of R. rosea roots, and resulted in the characterization of 18 secondary metabolites, including 13 polyphenols and 6 terpenoids, and in the discovery of the new rhodiosidin (5), the first R. rosea metabolite to show both terpenoid and cinnamoyl moieties. The 5-lipoxygenase inhibiting activity of the main components was characterized and disclosed that rosiridin (6), kenposide A and rosavins are mainly responsible for this activity of the extract.
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- Francesca Masi
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Indena SpA, Product Innovation and Development & LCM, Viale Ortles, 12, 20139 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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Xie B, Zhou H, Liu H, Liao S, Zhou C, Xu D. Salidroside alleviates dexamethasone-induced inhibition of bone formation via transforming growth factor-beta/Smad2/3 signaling pathway. Phytother Res 2022; 37:1938-1950. [PMID: 36567454 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7711] [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: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is the third epidemic osteoporosis following postmenopausal and senileosteoporosis. According to one study, salidroside made ovariectomized rats' bones strong. Salidroside's potential for treating glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis remains unproven. This study aimed to investigate the protective effect and mechanism of salidroside on dexamethasone-induced osteogenic differentiation and bone formation in MC3T3-E1 cells and zebrafish. The study proved that salindroside had no harmful impact on MC3T3E1 cells. Salidroside significantly relieved dexamethasone-induced inhibition of ALP (alkaline phosphatase) activity and mineralization in MC3T3-E1 cells, and promoted osteogenic differentiation of cells. Salidroside increased the expression of osteopontin (OPN), runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), osterix (Osx), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) proteins and promoted the phosphorylation of Smad2/3 in MC3T3-E1 cells treated with dexamethasone. In addition, the effect of salidroside in relieving dexamethasone-induced inhibition of osteogenic differentiation in MC3T3-E1 cells can be blocked by TGF-β receptor type I/II inhibitor (LY2109761). At the same time, we found that salidroside significantly alleviated the inhibition of dexamethasone-induced bone formation in zebrafish and promoted the mineralization of zebrafish skulls. LY2109761 reversed the protective impact of salidroside on dexamethasone-mediated bone impairment in zebrafish. These findings suggested that salidroside alleviated dexamethasone-induced inhibition of osteogenic differentiation and bone formation via TGF-β/Smad2/3 signaling pathway.
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- Baocheng Xie
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University, Dongguan, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Pharmacology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Pharmacology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Pharmacology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmaceutical Development, Department of Pharmacology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, People's Republic of China
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Qu B, Liu X, Liang Y, Zheng K, Zhang C, Lu L. Salidroside in the Treatment of NAFLD/NASH. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200401. [PMID: 36210339 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200401] [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: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest reason for chronic liver diseases in the world and is commonly related to the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a deteriorating form of NAFLD, which can eventually develop into fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The reason for NAFLD/NASH development is complicated, such as liver lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, inflammatory response, apoptosis and autophagy, liver fibrosis and gut microbiota. Apart from bariatric surgery and lifestyle changes, officially approved drug therapy for NAFLD/NASH treatment is lacking. Salidroside (SDS) is a phenolic compound extensively distributed in the tubers of Rhodiola plants, which possesses many significant biological activities. This review summarized the related targets regulated by SDS in treating NAFLD/NASH. It is indicated that SDS could improve the status of NAFLD/NASH by ameliorating abnormal lipid metabolism, inhibiting oxidative stress, regulating apoptosis and autophagy, reducing inflammatory response, alleviating fibrosis and regulating gut microbiota. In conclusion, although the multiple bioactivities of SDS have been confirmed, the clinical data are inadequate and need to become the focus of attention in the later study.
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- Baozhen Qu
- Qingdao Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute, Qingdao Central Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University, 127 Siliunan Road, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Qingdao Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute, Qingdao Central Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University, 127 Siliunan Road, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Oncology Center, Qingdao Central Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Oncology Center, Qingdao Central Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Qingdao Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute, Qingdao Central Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University, 127 Siliunan Road, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Qingdao Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute, Qingdao Central Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Qingdao University, 127 Siliunan Road, Qingdao, 266042, China
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Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation of Rosavin, Salidroside, and p-Tyrosol in Artic Root Products via TLC-Screening, HPLC-DAD, and NMR Spectroscopy. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238299. [PMID: 36500392 PMCID: PMC9739797 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Artic root is a well-known plant adaptogen with multipotential pharmacological properties. Thin-layer chromatography (TLC)-screening followed by diode-array high-performance liquid chromatography and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy proved to be a reliable and convenient method for the simultaneous determination of the quality of various herbal raw materials and supplements. This combination allowed for comparing and differentiating arctic root samples as well as defining their authenticity. The study provided information on the chemical and biological properties of the seven chosen samples as well as qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the quality markers: rosavin, salidroside, and p-tyrosol. The absence of rosavin, salidroside, and p-tyrosol in three samples was detected using TLC screening and confirmed by HPLC-DAD and NMR. The paper highlighted the importance of quality control and strict regulation for herbal medicine supplements and preparations.
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Yin W, Zhang Z, Shuai X, Zhou X, Yin D. Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) Inhibits Cross-Kingdom Biofilm Formation of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0157822. [PMID: 35980199 PMCID: PMC9602599 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01578-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans exhibit strong cariogenicity through cross-kingdom biofilm formation during the pathogenesis of dental caries. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), a natural compound, has potential antimicrobial effects on each species individually, but there are no reports of its effect on this dual-species biofilm. This study aimed to explore the effects of CAPE on cariogenic biofilm formation by S. mutans and C. albicans and the related mechanisms. The effect of CAPE on planktonic cell growth was investigated, and crystal violet staining, the anthrone-sulfuric acid assay and confocal laser scanning microscopy were used to evaluate biofilm formation. The structures of the formed biofilms were observed using scanning electron microscopy. To explain the antimicrobial effect of CAPE, quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was applied to monitor the relative expression levels of cariogenic genes. Finally, the biocompatibility of CAPE in human oral keratinocytes (HOKs) was evaluated using the CCK-8 assay. The results showed that CAPE suppressed the growth, biofilm formation and extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) synthesis of C. albicans and S. mutans in the coculture system of the two species. The expression of the gtf gene was also suppressed by CAPE. The efficacy of CAPE was concentration dependent, and the compound exhibited acceptable biocompatibility. Our research lays the foundation for further study of the application of the natural compound CAPE as a potential antimicrobial agent to control dental caries-associated cross-kingdom biofilms. IMPORTANCE Severe dental caries is a multimicrobial infectious disease that is strongly induced by the cross-kingdom biofilm formed by S. mutans and C. albicans. This study aimed to investigate the potential of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) as a natural product in the prevention of severe caries. This study clarified the inhibitory effect of CAPE on cariogenic biofilm formation and the control of cariogenic genes. It deepens our understanding of the synergistic cariogenic effect of S. mutans and C. albicans and provides a new perspective for the prevention and control of dental caries with CAPE. These findings may contribute to the development of CAPE as a promising antimicrobial agent targeting this caries-related cross-kingdom biofilm.
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- Wumeng Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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Kunčič A, Bucar F, Smole Možina S. Rhodiola rosea Reduces Intercellular Signaling in Campylobacter jejuni. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:1220. [PMID: 36140000 PMCID: PMC9494958 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11091220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Campylobacter jejuni is a major foodborne pathogen and the leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis, i.e., campylobacteriosis. Besides searching for novel antimicrobials, identification of new targets for their action is becoming increasingly important. Rhodiola rosea has long been used in traditional medicine. Ethanolic extracts from the roots and rhizomes of the plant contain a wide range of bioactive compounds with various pharmacological activities. In this study, cultivated plant materials have been used, i.e., "Mattmark" and "Rosavine". Through optimized protocols, we obtained fractions of the initial ethanolic extracts rich in most important bioactive compounds from R. rosea, including salidroside, rosavins, proanthocyanidins (PACs), and flavonoids. The antimicrobial activity in relation to the chemical composition of the extracts and their fractions was studied with an emphasis on C. jejuni AI-2-mediated intercellular signaling. At concentration 15.625 mg/L, bioluminescence reduction rates varied from 27% to 72%, and the membrane remained intact. Fractions rich in PACs had the strongest antimicrobial effect against C. jejuni, with the lowest minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) (M F3 40%: 62.5 mg/L; R F3 40%: 250 mg/L) and the highest intercellular signaling reduction rates (M F3 40%: 72%; R F3 40%: 65%). On the other hand, fractions without PACs were less effective (MICs: M F5 PVP: 250 mg/L; R F5 PVP: 1000 mg/L and bioluminescence reduction rates: M F5 PVP: 27%; R F5 PVP: 43%). Additionally, fractions rich in flavonoids had strong antimicrobial activity (MICs: M F4 70%: 125 mg/L; R F4 70%: 250 mg/L and bioluminescence reduction rates: M F4 70%: 68%; R F4 70%: 50%). We conclude that PACs and flavonoids are crucial compound groups responsible for the antimicrobial activity of R. rosea roots and rhizomes in C. jejuni.
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- Ajda Kunčič
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, Beethovenstraße 8, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Anti-obesity effects of Erythrina abyssinica stem bark extract in flies exposed to a high fat diet. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09886. [PMID: 35847607 PMCID: PMC9284455 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background An in vitro assay on Sigmoidin A from Erythrina abyssinica stem bark revealed its potency to inhibit pancreatic lipase. However, studies indicate activity of extract bioactive compounds in combination far exceed the favorable effects of each individual compound due to synergy and additive effects. In this study, we provide information on the effect of E. abyssinica stem bark extract in Drosophila melanogaster. The objective of the study was to determine the safety and effects of E. abyssinica stem bark extract on fly survival, body weight, triglycerides, sterol, total protein, and catalase activity of obese male D. melanogaster. Methods Obesity was induced by exposing D. melanogaster white mutant w1118 to coconut food for two weeks. Groups 1–3 were fed on coconut food + fenofibrate at 25 mM, 50 mM, and 75 mM. Groups 4–6 were fed on coconut food + E. abyssinica stem bark extract at concentrations of 2.5 g/ml, 5.0 g/ml, and 7.5 g/ml. The positive control was exposed to only coconut food while the negative control was on regular food. Fly survival observations were done for 15 days, while acute and chronic effects were done at 30 min and after 48 h respectively following treatment. Body mass, negative geotaxis, reducing power of the extract, triglycerides (TG/TP), sterol, total protein levels, and catalase activity were measured after 10 days of exposure to the experimental diets. Results Fly survival changes were observed after 10 days and E. abyssinica stem bark extract had the strongest reducing power at 7.5 g/ml extract concentration. E. abyssinica stem bark extract reduced body mass, triglyceride levels (TG/TP), sterol levels, and modulated catalase activity at 7.5 g/ml extract concentration. Though the standard drug fenofibrate had the highest fat accumulation reduction potential, the extract at 7.5 g/ml was much safer in reducing fat accumulation in obese male D. melanogaster than other concentration used. Conclusion Antioxidants in E. abyssinica stem bark extract are responsible for the observed anti-obesity activity.
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Safety of a Sustainably Produced, Bioengineered, Nature-Identical Salidroside Compound. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14112330. [PMID: 35684130 PMCID: PMC9183058 DOI: 10.3390/nu14112330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Bioactive phytochemicals such as salidroside have been studied to understand the beneficial effects of Rhodiola rosea, an herbaceous plant used in traditional medicine to increase energy and treat a variety of health issues. However, Rhodiola plants are often slow-growing, and many are endangered in their native habitats. Thus, there is a need for safe, alternative supplies of key phytochemicals from Rhodiola. The salidroside subject of this safety study is a synthetic biology product from fermentation of a bioengineered E. coli that produces salidroside. Here, we present comprehensive test results that support the safety of salidroside manufactured via a patented sustainable bioengineering manufacturing process. In vitro bacterial reverse mutation assays with the bioengineered salidroside show no mutagenicity in any of the concentrations tested. In vivo toxicity studies in rats show no adverse effects from the salidroside product. Based on the results of these studies, we conclude that the bioengineered salidroside discussed here is not genotoxic and demonstrates a no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) at least 2000 mg/kg bw/day in male and female Sprague–Dawley rats. This study supports that the salidroside compound produced using bioengineered E. coli is a viable alternative to salidroside produced from harvested Rhodiola plants for use as a dietary supplement, food ingredient, or potentially as a pharmaceutical product.
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Polumackanycz M, Konieczynski P, Orhan IE, Abaci N, Viapiana A. Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Anti-Enzymatic Activity of Golden Root (Rhodiola rosea L.) Commercial Samples. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11050919. [PMID: 35624783 PMCID: PMC9137987 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11050919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to compare the chemical composition of the water and hydromethanolic extracts of R. rosea commercial samples in relation to their biological activity. For this purpose, the HPLC method was used for the determination of eleven phenolic compounds and AAS/AES was used for determination of five essential elements. Moreover, the contents of total phenolic, total flavonoid, total phenolic acids, and L(+)-ascorbic acid were determined. The antioxidant activity was assessed by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS radical scavenging activity, ferric-reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP), and cupric-reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC) assays, while the inhibitory activity against AChE and BChE enzymes was determined using Ellman’s method. The results showed that the hydromethanolic extracts of R. rosea were richer in phenolic compounds and showed higher antioxidant and neurobiological activity than the water extracts. However, the water extracts gave higher contents of determined elements. Among the individual phenolic compounds gallic acid (2.33 mg/g DW) and sinapic acid (386.44 µg/g DW) had the highest concentrations in the hydromethanolic and water extracts, respectively. Moreover, the most extracts were observed to be more efficient on BChE. Moreover, the correlation analysis indicated a high positive relationship between chemical composition and biological activity in both extracts of R. rosea.
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- Milena Polumackanycz
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gen. J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland; (M.P.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gen. J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland; (M.P.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara 06330, Turkey; (I.E.O.); (N.A.)
- Principal Member of Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), Vedat Dalokay Street, No. 112, Ankara 06670, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara 06330, Turkey; (I.E.O.); (N.A.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdansk, Gen. J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland; (M.P.); (P.K.)
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Separation of salidroside from the fermentation broth of engineered Escherichia coli using macroporous adsorbent resins. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2021.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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He B, Bai X, Tan Y, Xie W, Feng Y, Yang GY. Glycosyltransferases: Mining, engineering and applications in biosynthesis of glycosylated plant natural products. Synth Syst Biotechnol 2022; 7:602-620. [PMID: 35261926 PMCID: PMC8883072 DOI: 10.1016/j.synbio.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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UDP-Glycosyltransferases (UGTs) catalyze the transfer of nucleotide-activated sugars to specific acceptors, among which the GT1 family enzymes are well-known for their function in biosynthesis of natural product glycosides. Elucidating GT function represents necessary step in metabolic engineering of aglycone glycosylation to produce drug leads, cosmetics, nutrients and sweeteners. In this review, we systematically summarize the phylogenetic distribution and catalytic diversity of plant GTs. We also discuss recent progress in the identification of novel GT candidates for synthesis of plant natural products (PNPs) using multi-omics technology and deep learning predicted models. We also highlight recent advances in rational design and directed evolution engineering strategies for new or improved GT functions. Finally, we cover recent breakthroughs in the application of GTs for microbial biosynthesis of some representative glycosylated PNPs, including flavonoid glycosides (fisetin 3-O-glycosides, astragalin, scutellarein 7-O-glucoside), terpenoid glycosides (rebaudioside A, ginsenosides) and polyketide glycosides (salidroside, polydatin).
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- Bo He
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Protection against Amyloid-β Oligomer Neurotoxicity by Small Molecules with Antioxidative Properties: Potential for the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11010132. [PMID: 35052635 PMCID: PMC8773221 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Soluble oligomeric assemblies of amyloid β-protein (Aβ), called Aβ oligomers (AβOs), have been recognized as primary pathogenetic factors in the molecular pathology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AβOs exert neurotoxicity and synaptotoxicity and play a critical role in the pathological progression of AD by aggravating oxidative and synaptic disturbances and tau abnormalities. As such, they are important therapeutic targets. From a therapeutic standpoint, it is not only important to clear AβOs or prevent their formation, it is also beneficial to reduce their neurotoxicity. In this regard, recent studies have reported that small molecules, most with antioxidative properties, show promise as therapeutic agents for reducing the neurotoxicity of AβOs. In this mini-review, we briefly review the significance of AβOs and oxidative stress in AD and summarize studies on small molecules with AβO-neurotoxicity-reducing effects. We also discuss mechanisms underlying the effects of these compounds against AβO neurotoxicity as well as their potential as drug candidates for the prevention and treatment of AD.
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Erst AA, Petruk AA, Erst AS, Krivenko DA, Filinova NV, Maltseva SY, Kulikovskiy MS, Banaev EV. Optimization of Biomass Accumulation and Production of Phenolic Compounds in Callus Cultures of Rhodiola rosea L. Using Design of Experiments. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11010124. [PMID: 35009127 PMCID: PMC8747766 DOI: 10.3390/plants11010124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Rhodiola rosea L. is a valuable medicinal plant with adaptogenic, neuroprotective, antitumor, cardioprotective, and antidepressant effects. In this study, design of experiments methodology was employed to analyze and optimize the interacting effects of mineral compounds (concentration of NO3− and the ratio of NH4+ to K+) and two plant growth regulators [total 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) and α-naphthylacetic acid (NAA) concentration and the ratio of BAP to NAA] on the growth and the production of total phenolic compounds (TPCs) in R. rosea calluses. The overall effect of the model was highly significant (p < 0.0001), indicating that NH4+, K+, NO3−, BAP, and NAA significantly affected growth. The best callus growth (703%) and the highest production of TPCs (75.17 mg/g) were achieved at an NH4+/K+ ratio of 0.33 and BAP/NAA of 0.33, provided that the concentration of plant growth regulators was 30 μM and that of NO3− was ≤40 mM. According to high-performance liquid chromatography analyses of aerial parts (leaves and stems), in vitro seedlings and callus cultures of R. rosea contain no detectable rosarin, rosavin, rosin, and cinnamyl alcohol. This is the first report on the creation of an experiment for the significant improvement of biomass accumulation and TPC production in callus cultures of R. rosea.
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- Anna A. Erst
- Central Siberian Botanical Garden, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.P.); (A.S.E.); (E.V.B.)
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- Central Siberian Botanical Garden, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.P.); (A.S.E.); (E.V.B.)
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- Central Siberian Botanical Garden, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.P.); (A.S.E.); (E.V.B.)
- Laboratory of Plants Systematics and Phylogeny, National Research Tomsk State University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
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- Siberian Institute of Plant Physiology & Biochemistry, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 664033 Irkutsk, Russia; (D.A.K.); (N.V.F.)
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- Siberian Institute of Plant Physiology & Biochemistry, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 664033 Irkutsk, Russia; (D.A.K.); (N.V.F.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 127276 Moscow, Russia; (S.Y.M.); (M.S.K.)
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 127276 Moscow, Russia; (S.Y.M.); (M.S.K.)
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- Central Siberian Botanical Garden, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.A.P.); (A.S.E.); (E.V.B.)
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Hao YJ, Ye WQ, Wang M, Liu LL, Yu S, Piao XC, Lian ML. Selection of initial culture medium in fed-batch bioreactor culture of Rhodiola sachalinensis cells. J Biotechnol 2022; 346:15-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ma C, Wang C, Zhang Y, Zhou H, Li Y. Potential Natural Compounds for the Prevention and Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Review on Molecular Mechanisms. Curr Mol Pharmacol 2021; 15:846-861. [PMID: 34923950 DOI: 10.2174/1874467215666211217120448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a kind of metabolic stress-induced liver injury closely related to insulin resistance and genetic susceptibility, and there is no specific drug for its clinical treatment currently. In recent years, a large amount of literature has reported that many natural compounds extracted from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can improve NAFLD through various mechanisms. According to the latest reports, some emerging natural compounds have shown great potential to improve NAFLD but are seldom used clinically due to the lacking special research. PURPOSE This paper aims to summarize the molecular mechanisms of the potential natural compounds on improving NAFLD, thus providing a direction and basis for further research on the pathogenesis of NAFLD and the development of effective drugs for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD. METHODS By searching various online databases, such as Web of Science, SciFinder, PubMed, and CNKI, NAFLD and these natural compounds were used as the keywords for detailed literature retrieval. RESULTS The pathogenesis of NAFLD and the molecular mechanisms of the potential natural compounds on improving NAFLD have been reviewed. CONCLUSION Many natural compounds from traditional Chinese medicine have a good prospect in the treatment of NAFLD, which can serve as a direction for the development of anti-NAFLD drugs in the future.
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- Cheng Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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Snell‐Rood EC, Smirnoff D, Cantrell H, Chapman K, Kirscht E, Stretch E. Bioinspiration as a method of problem-based STEM education: A case study with a class structured around the COVID-19 crisis. Ecol Evol 2021; 11:16374-16386. [PMID: 34900221 PMCID: PMC8646331 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Bioinspiration is a promising lens for biology instruction as it allows the instructor to focus on current issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. From social distancing to oxygen stress, organisms have been tackling pandemic-related problems for millions of years. What can we learn from such diverse adaptations in our own applications? This review uses a seminar course on the COVID-19 crisis to illustrate bioinspiration as an approach to teaching biology content. At the start of the class, students mind-mapped the entire problem; this range of subproblems was used to structure the biology content throughout the entire class. Students came to individual classes with a brainstormed list of biological systems that could serve as inspiration for a particular problem (e.g., absorptive leaves in response to the problem of toilet paper shortages). After exploration of relevant biology content, discussion returned to the focal problem. Students dug deeper into the literature in a group project on mask design and biological systems relevant to filtration and transparency. This class structure was an engaging way for students to learn principles from ecology, evolution, behavior, and physiology. Challenges with this course design revolved around the interdisciplinary and creative nature of the structure; for instance, the knowledge of the participants was often stretched by engineering details. While the present class was focused on the COVID-19 crisis, a course structured through a bioinspired approach can be applied to other focal problems, or subject areas, giving instructors a powerful method to deliver interdisciplinary content in an integrated and inquiry-driven way.
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- Emilie C. Snell‐Rood
- Department of Ecology, Evolution and BehaviorUniversity of Minnesota‐Twin CitiesSaint PaulMinnesotaUSA
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- Department of Ecology, Evolution and BehaviorUniversity of Minnesota‐Twin CitiesSaint PaulMinnesotaUSA
- Department of Curriculum and InstructionSaint PaulMinnesotaUSA
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- Department of Ecology, Evolution and BehaviorUniversity of Minnesota‐Twin CitiesSaint PaulMinnesotaUSA
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- Department of Ecology, Evolution and BehaviorUniversity of Minnesota‐Twin CitiesSaint PaulMinnesotaUSA
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- Department of Ecology, Evolution and BehaviorUniversity of Minnesota‐Twin CitiesSaint PaulMinnesotaUSA
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Rahimi A, Asadi F, Rezghi M, Kazemi S, Soorani F, Memariani Z. Natural products against cisplatin-induced male reproductive toxicity: A comprehensive review. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2021; 36:e22970. [PMID: 34820939 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cisplatin is widely used as one of the most effective anticancer agents in the treatment of some neoplasms. Reproductive toxicity is the most common outcome associated with cisplatin testicular damage. Alternative natural medicines for treating male testicular disorders and infertility have received extensive attention in research. Natural products, medicinal herbs, and their secondary metabolites have been shown as promising agents in the management of testicular damage induced by chemotherapy drugs. This study aimed to review the research related to natural substances that are promising in mitigation of the cisplatin-induced toxicity in the reproductive system. PubMed and Scopus were searched for studies on various natural products for their potential protective property against reproductive toxicity induced by cisplatin from 2000 to 2020. Eligibility was checked based on selection criteria. Fifty-nine articles were included in this review. Mainly in animal studies, several natural agents have positively affected cisplatin-reproductive-toxicity factors, including reactive oxygen species, inflammatory mediators, DNA damage, and activation of the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway. Most of the natural agents were investigated in short-term duration and high doses of cisplatin exposure, considering their antioxidant activity against oxidative stress. Considering antioxidant properties, various natural products might be effective for the management of cisplatin reproductive toxicity. However, long-term recovery of spermatogenesis and management of low-dose-cisplatin toxicity should be considered as well as the bioavailability of these agents before and after treatment with cisplatin without affecting its anticancer activity.
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- Atena Rahimi
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Department of traditional Persian Medicine, School of traditional Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Hu D, Yang X, Chen W, Feng Z, Hu C, Yan F, Chen X, Qu D, Chen Z. Rhodiola rosea Rhizome Extract-Mediated Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Their Potential Antioxidant and Catalytic Reduction Activities. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:24450-24461. [PMID: 34604627 PMCID: PMC8482401 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c02843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the rhizome extract of Rhodiola rosea have been reported. However, their antioxidant activity and whether the biogenic AgNPs could be used to catalyze the reduction of hazardous dye or used as fluorescence enhancers are unknown. This study focused on the facile green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the rhizome aqueous extract of R. rosea (G-AgNPs). We then studied their antioxidant activity and catalytic degradation of hazardous dye Direct Orange 26 (DO26) and Direct Blue 15 (DB15). Their effects on fluorescein's fluorescent properties were also evaluated. The chemical AgNPs (C-AgNPs) were synthesized by reducing solid sodium borohydride (NaBH4), and its above activities were compared with those of G-AgNPs. The formation of G-AgNPs was confirmed by the appearance of brownish-gray color and the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak at 437 nm. The biogenic AgNPs were approximately 10 nm in size with a regular spherical shape identified from transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. G-AgNPs exhibited significantly improved 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity than butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and C-AgNPs (p < 0.05). The biogenic G-AgNPs were also found to function as an effective green catalyst in reducing DO26 and DB15 by NaBH4, which is superior to C-AgNPs. Furthermore, G-AgNPs showed better fluorescence enhancement activity than C-AgNPs, and the concentration required was lower. When the concentration of the G-AgNP solution was 64 nmol/L, the fluorescence intensity reached the maximum of 5460, with the fluorescence enhancement efficiency of 3.39, and the fluorescence activity was stable within 48 h. This study shows the efficacy of biogenic AgNPs in catalyzing the reduction of hazardous dye DO26 and DB15. Biogenic AgNPs could also be used as fluorescence enhancers in low concentrations.
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- Daihua Hu
- Vitamin
D Research Institute, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723000, China
- College
of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest
A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi
Key Laboratory of Bioresource, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723001, China
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- Vitamin
D Research Institute, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723000, China
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- Vitamin
D Research Institute, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723000, China
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- Vitamin
D Research Institute, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723000, China
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- Shaanxi
Key Laboratory of Bioresource, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723001, China
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- Shaanxi
Key Laboratory of Bioresource, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723001, China
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- Shaanxi
Key Laboratory of Bioresource, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723001, China
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- Shaanxi
Key Laboratory of Bioresource, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723001, China
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- Shaanxi
Key Laboratory of Bioresource, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, Shaanxi 723001, China
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Li D, Park S, Lee K, Jang DS, Kim SK. 5-HT 1A receptors mediate the analgesic effect of rosavin in a mouse model of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathic pain. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2021; 25:489-494. [PMID: 34448466 PMCID: PMC8405433 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2021.25.5.489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Oxaliplatin, a third-generation platinum derivative, is the mainstay of current antineoplastic medications for advanced colorectal cancer therapy. However, peripheral neuropathic complications, especially cold allodynia, undermine the life-prolonging outcome of this anti-cancer agent. Rosavin, a phenylpropanoid derived originally from Rhodiola rosea, exhibits a wide range of therapeutic properties. The present study explored whether and how rosavin alleviates oxaliplatin-induced cold hypersensitivity in mice. In the acetone drop test, cold allodynia behavior was observed from days 3 to 5 after a single injection of oxaliplatin (6 mg/kg, i.p.). Cold allodynia was significantly attenuated following rosavin treatment (10 mg/kg, i.p.). Specific endogenous 5-HT depletion by three consecutive pretreatments with para-chlorophenylalanine (150 mg/kg/day, i.p.) abolished the analgesic action of rosavin; this effect was not observed following pretreatment with naloxone (opioid receptor antagonist, 10 mg/kg, i.p.). Furthermore, 5-HT1A receptor antagonist WAY-100635 (0.16 mg/kg, i.p.), but not 5-HT3 receptor antagonist MDL-72222 (1 mg/kg, i.p.), blocked rosavin-induced analgesia. These results suggest that rosavin may provide a novel approach to alleviate oxaliplatin-induced cold allodynia by recruiting the activity of 5-HT1A receptors.
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- Daxian Li
- Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea.,Department of Anesthesiology, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Department of East-West Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea.,Department of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea.,Department of East-West Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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Zhu L, Liu Z, Ren Y, Wu X, Liu Y, Wang T, Li Y, Cong Y, Guo Y. Neuroprotective effects of salidroside on ageing hippocampal neurons and naturally ageing mice via the PI3K/Akt/TERT pathway. Phytother Res 2021; 35:5767-5780. [PMID: 34374127 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Studies have found that salidroside, isolated from Rhodiola rosea L, has various pharmacological activities, but there have been no studies on the effects of salidroside on brain hippocampal senescence. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanistic role of salidroside in hippocampal neuron senescence and injury. In this study, long-term cultured primary rat hippocampal neurons and naturally aged C57 mice were treated with salidroside. The results showed that salidroside increased the viability and MAP2 expression, reduced β-galactosidase (β-gal) levels of rat primary hippocampal neurons. Salidroside also improved cognition dysfunction in ageing mice and alleviated neuronal degeneration in the ageing mice CA1 region. Moreover, salidroside decreased the levels of oxidative stress and p21, p16 protein expressions of hippocampal neurons and ageing mice. Salidroside promoted telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) protein expression via the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) pathway. In conclusion, our findings suggest that salidroside has the potential to be used as a therapeutic strategy for anti-ageing and ageing-related disease treatment.
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- Lin Zhu
- Institute of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Taishan Scholars Construction Project Excellent Innovative Team of Shandong Province, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Taishan Scholars Construction Project Excellent Innovative Team of Shandong Province, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Taishan Scholars Construction Project Excellent Innovative Team of Shandong Province, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Taishan Scholars Construction Project Excellent Innovative Team of Shandong Province, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Taishan Scholars Construction Project Excellent Innovative Team of Shandong Province, Qingdao, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Taishan Scholars Construction Project Excellent Innovative Team of Shandong Province, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurology, Jinan Fanggan Rehabilitation Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Institute of Aging Research, Hangzhou Normal University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Medical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Taishan Scholars Construction Project Excellent Innovative Team of Shandong Province, Qingdao, China
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Sun J, Ren J, Hu X, Hou Y, Yang Y. Therapeutic effects of Chinese herbal medicines and their extracts on diabetes. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:111977. [PMID: 34364042 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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With the improvement of people's living standards and changes in the environment, the incidence of diabetes has increased rapidly. It has gradually become one of the main diseases threatening the health and life of modern people, bringing a great burden to the society. Although the existing treatment methods can effectively control the symptoms of diabetes and delay its progression, they have not brought satisfactory improvement in the quality of life and treatment of patients. Traditional Chinese herbal medicines and their extracts combine thousands of years of experience and the scientific basis provided by modern experimental research, which is expected to bring a qualitative leap in the clinical management of diabetes. Therefore, this article systematically reviews studies on the effects of Chinese herbal medicine and its extracts on diabetes and its complications, and aims to bring new ideas and options for the clinical treatment of diabetes.
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- Jie Sun
- Department of Diabetes, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Diabetes, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Diabetes, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Diabetes, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Diabetes, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, Gansu, China.
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Moragrega I, Ríos JL. Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Depression: Evidence from Preclinical Studies. PLANTA MEDICA 2021; 87:656-685. [PMID: 33434941 DOI: 10.1055/a-1338-1011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Medicinal plants and their extracts are natural remedies with enormous potential for treating various diseases, including depression and anxiety. In the case of depression, hundreds of plants have traditionally been used in folk medicine for generations. Different plant extracts and natural products have been analyzed as potential antidepressant agents with validated models to test for antidepressant-like effects in animals, although other complementary studies have also been employed. Most of these studies focus on the possible mediators implicated in these potential effects, with dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline being the principal neurotransmitters implicated, both through interference with receptors and with their metabolism by monoamino oxidases, as well as through neuro-endocrine and neuroprotective effects. There are approximately 650 reports of antidepressant-like medicinal plants in PubMed; 155 of them have been compiled in this review, with a relevant group yielding positive results. Saffron and turmeric are the most relevant species studied in both preclinical and clinical studies; St. John's wort or kava have also been tested extensively. To the best of our knowledge, no review to date has provided a comprehensive understanding of the biomolecular mechanisms of action of these herbs or of whether their potential effects could have real benefits. The purpose of this narrative review is to provide an update regarding medicinal plants from the year 2000 to the present to examine the therapeutic potential of these antidepressant-like plants in order to contribute to the development of new therapeutic methods to alleviate the tremendous burden that depression causes worldwide.
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- Inés Moragrega
- Departament de Psicobiologia, Facultat de Psicologia, Universitat de València
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- Departament de Farmacologia, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de València
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