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Cheng H, Wang J, Zhang Y, Tang Y, Zhu L, Tao Y, Lu W, Yang H, Zhu W, Tang X, Qiao X. The mechanism of LZ-8-mediated immune response in the mouse model of Parkinson's disease. J Neuroimmunol 2023; 383:578144. [PMID: 37696167 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2023.578144] [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: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
Abstract
Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with microscopic changes in the brain, particularly substantia nigra (SN). Ganoderma lucidum immunoregulatory protein (rLZ-8) is might confer protective effects against PD. We developed a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced murine model of PD and determined the effects of rLZ-8 on molecular and cellular components of SN and whole brain tissue. The levels of SOD, GSH-Px, p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 in the brain tissue and SN were downregulated, while IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α and MDA were upregulated. These effects were significantly reversed upon treatment rLZ-8. In summary, oxidative stress and inflammatory response in PD can be alleviated using rLZ-8.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hong Cheng
- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China.
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Non-coding RNA Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou, China
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Berretta M, Morra A, Taibi R, Monari F, Maurea N, Ippolito M, Tirelli U, Fiorica F, Montella L, Facchini G, Quagliariello V, Montopoli M. Improved Survival and Quality of Life Through an Integrative, Multidisciplinary Oncological Approach: Pathophysiological Analysis of Four Clinical Cancer Cases and Review of the Literature. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:867907. [PMID: 35784762 PMCID: PMC9243589 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.867907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives: According to the National Cancer Institute, the integrative medicine (IM) approach to medical care combines standard medicine with complementary and alternative medicine practices that have proved safe and effective.Methods: We describe the clinical cases of four patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM), intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and breast cancer (BC) who received supportive treatment (ST) according to an IM approach after the failure of standard cancer treatments or the appearance of serious adverse events caused by antiblastic chemotherapy. The critical role of complementary drugs in reducing the side effects of cancer treatments and normalizing the white cell count is especially apparent in the case of the patient with metastatic BC, who experienced prolonged neutropenia.Results: The IM approach was well-tolerated and had no adverse side effects. It improved the quality of life (QoL) of all patients and in two cases extended overall survival.Conclusion: The extended clinical and instrumental response to IM of the patients with malignant mesothelioma and the improved health-related QoL and good tolerance of the ST demonstrated in all cases support the value of this approach in patients whose cancer therapies have failed but who show a good performance status. Our data require confirmation in a well-designed prospective clinical trial.
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- M. Berretta
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- Integrative Medicine Research Group, IMRG, Noceto, Italy
- *Correspondence: M. Berretta,
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- IRCCS SDN, SYNLAB Napoli, Naples, Italy
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- Gruppo Oncologico Ricercatori Italiani, GORI-Onlus, Pordenone, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Policlinico Di Sant'Orsola, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Technologies, Nuclear Medicine and PET, “Cannizzaro” Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Tirelli Medical Center, Pordenone, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Verona, Italy
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- ASL NA2 NORD, Oncology Operative Unit, “Santa Maria Delle Grazie” Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- ASL NA2 NORD, Oncology Operative Unit, “Santa Maria Delle Grazie” Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Naples, Italy
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- Integrative Medicine Research Group, IMRG, Noceto, Italy
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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