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Zhou Y, Yang X, Hong C, Guan T, Xiao P, Yang Y, Zhang C, He Z. Periplaneta americana Extract Protects Glutamate-Induced Nerve Cell Damage by Inhibiting N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Activation. BIOLOGY 2025; 14:193. [PMID: 40001962 PMCID: PMC11851986 DOI: 10.3390/biology14020193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2024] [Revised: 01/21/2025] [Accepted: 01/24/2025] [Indexed: 02/27/2025]
Abstract
Neurocytotoxicity elicited by N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDAR) is a substantial contributor to neurodegenerative diseases. Our current study expands on the previous findings in which Periplaneta americana (L.) extract (PAS840) was shown to protect PC12 cells from hydrogen peroxide-induced injury. In this investigation, we performed LC-MS/MS and peptidomics analyses on the constituents of PAS840. Considering Alzheimer's disease (AD) as the primary focus, we utilized network pharmacology and molecular-docking techniques to predict PAS840's influence on AD targets. We established a glutamate (Glu)-induced PC12 cell injury model to conduct a comprehensive examination of PAS840's effects on pivotal cellular parameters, including intracellular Ca2+ levels, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, cell apoptosis rate, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) levels, and the expression of key proteins such as NMDAR1, cytochrome c (Cytc), B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), caspase-3, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). The results suggest that PAS840 manifests multi-target actions, robustly attenuating NMDAR activity. It efficaciously suppresses excessive NMDAR1 activation, restricts Ca2+ influx, alleviates oxidative stress, and mitigates inflammation, thereby ameliorating neuronal cell damage. Consequently, it establishes a solid scientific foundation for further exploration of PAS840's potential in addressing neurological diseases.
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- Yongfang Zhou
- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Y.); (C.H.); (T.G.); (P.X.); (Y.Y.); (C.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali 671000, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Y.); (C.H.); (T.G.); (P.X.); (Y.Y.); (C.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali 671000, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Y.); (C.H.); (T.G.); (P.X.); (Y.Y.); (C.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali 671000, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Y.); (C.H.); (T.G.); (P.X.); (Y.Y.); (C.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali 671000, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Y.); (C.H.); (T.G.); (P.X.); (Y.Y.); (C.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali 671000, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Y.); (C.H.); (T.G.); (P.X.); (Y.Y.); (C.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali 671000, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Y.); (C.H.); (T.G.); (P.X.); (Y.Y.); (C.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali 671000, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Y.); (C.H.); (T.G.); (P.X.); (Y.Y.); (C.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali 671000, China
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Yang X, Hong C, Guan T, Zhang C, Xiao P, Yang Y, Xiao H, He Z. Investigation of the effects of Periplaneta americana (L.) extract on ischemic stroke based on combined multi-omics of gut microbiota. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1429960. [PMID: 39679371 PMCID: PMC11638836 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1429960] [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: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 11/13/2024] [Indexed: 12/17/2024] Open
Abstract
Ischemic stroke (IS) is a highly lethal type of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Improving survival rates and promoting recovery in patients with IS pose significant challenges, however, recent research has identified the gut-brain axis as a therapeutic target. In this study, we evaluated the regulatory effect of Periplaneta americana (L.) extract (PAS840), which has established anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects, on the gut microbiota using a rat model of temporary middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO). We evaluated the protective effects of PAS840 on brain damage in IS rats through TTC (triphenyltetrazolium chloride), Nissl staining, and pathological section analysis. Additionally, we investigated the impact of PAS840 on the gut microbiota and metabolites using 16S rRNA sequencing, untargeted metabolomics of gut contents, and transcriptomics analyses of brain tissues to explore its mechanism of action. PAS840 intervention resulted in significant changes in the gut microbiota, including an increase in the abundance of probiotic flora, decrease in the abundance of harmful flora, and significant changes in metabolite profiles. It also attenuated brain damage, decreased platelet activity, inhibited oxidative stress and genes related to inflammation, and improved neurological function in rats. These findings suggest that PAS840 has preventive and therapeutic effects against IS via the gut-brain axis by regulating the gut microbiota and related metabolites. Accordingly, PAS840 is a candidate therapeutic drug for further research.
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- Xin Yang
- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, Chengdu, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Entomoceutics, Dali, Yunnan, China
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Bai HF, Zhang SY, Yan YM, Cheng YX. N-containing phenolic compounds from Periplaneta americana with triple negative breast cancer inhibitory activity. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2024; 218:113936. [PMID: 38104748 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Eight previously undescribed compounds comprising pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde derivatives, namely periplanpyrroles A-D (1-4), spirooxindole derivatives perispirooxindoles A (5) and B (6), and the phenolic compounds periplanetols G (7) and H (8), along with eight known compounds were isolated from the 70% ethanol extract of the whole bodies of Periplaneta americana. Their structures including absolute configurations were unambiguously identified by comprehensive spectroscopic analyses and computational methods. In addition, all compounds were evaluated for their activities against triple negative breast cancer in vitro. The wound healing assay revealed that 7, 9, and 11 significantly inhibit the migration of BT549 and MDA-MB-231 cells. Further observations made in Western blotting experiments showed that 7 could dose-dependently decrease the protein level of vimentin and N-cadherin in MDA-MB-231 and BT549 cells.
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- Hong-Fu Bai
- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China.
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- Institute for Inheritance-Based Innovation of Chinese Medicine, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China.
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