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Ananta Kahar L, Yusrawati Y, Jamsari J, Maskoen T, Aribowo K, Monika Sari W. The Role of Vitamin D Binding Protein and Vitamin D Level in Mortality of Sepsis Patients. Rep Biochem Mol Biol 2023; 12:366-373. [PMID: 38618268 PMCID: PMC11015934 DOI: 10.61186/rbmb.12.3.366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Background Vitamin D plays crucial roles in immune cell function, including macrophage activation, immune response modulation, and antimicrobial peptide production. Low vitamin D levels can result in reduced immune response, heightened inflammation, and impaired organ function, thereby exacerbating sepsis severity and impacting patient prognosis. This study investigates the influence of vitamin D binding protein expression and vitamin D levels on the mortality of septic patients. Methods This analytical observational study employs a case-control approach and involves patients at the Critical Care Unit of Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital in Padang, Indonesia. The study comprises 40 patients in the case group and 40 patients in the control group. Vitamin D and vitamin D binding protein levels are assessed using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Results Vitamin D and vitamin D binding protein levels were observed to be lower in the case group compared to the control group. In the case group, the majority of patients had vitamin D binding protein levels below 200 µg/mL. A significant association was found between vitamin D levels and mortality in sepsis patients (P< 0.05). Patients with vitamin D levels below 20 µg/mL faced a 2.54 times higher risk of mortality than those with levels exceeding 20 µg/mL. Conclusions Diminished levels of vitamin D binding protein and vitamin D contribute to an increased risk of mortality in septic patients.
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- Liliriawati Ananta Kahar
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, 25171, Indonesia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, Padang, 25171, Indonesia.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Postgraduate Program, Andalas University, Padang, 25163, Indonesia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, 45363, Indonesia.
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- Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, Padang, 25171, Indonesia.
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- Intensive Care Unit, Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, 25171, Indonesia.
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Hao PC, Burnouf T, Chiang CW, Jheng PR, Szunerits S, Yang JC, Chuang EY. Enhanced diabetic wound healing using platelet-derived extracellular vesicles and reduced graphene oxide in polymer-coordinated hydrogels. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:318. [PMID: 37667248 PMCID: PMC10478311 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02068-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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Impaired wound healing is a significant complication of diabetes. Platelet-derived extracellular vesicles (pEVs), rich in growth factors and cytokines, show promise as a powerful biotherapy to modulate cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, immunomodulation, and inflammation. For practical home-based wound therapy, however, pEVs should be incorporated into wound bandages with careful attention to delivery strategies. In this work, a gelatin-alginate hydrogel (GelAlg) loaded with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was fabricated, and its potential as a diabetic wound dressing was investigated. The GelAlg@rGO-pEV gel exhibited excellent mechanical stability and biocompatibility in vitro, with promising macrophage polarization and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging capability. In vitro cell migration experiments were complemented by in vivo investigations using a streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat wound model. When exposed to near-infrared light at 2 W cm- 2, the GelAlg@rGO-pEV hydrogel effectively decreased the expression of inflammatory biomarkers, regulated immune response, promoted angiogenesis, and enhanced diabetic wound healing. Interestingly, the GelAlg@rGO-pEV hydrogel also increased the expression of heat shock proteins involved in cellular protective pathways. These findings suggest that the engineered GelAlg@rGO-pEV hydrogel has the potential to serve as a wound dressing that can modulate immune responses, inflammation, angiogenesis, and follicle regeneration in diabetic wounds, potentially leading to accelerated healing of chronic wounds.
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- Ping-Chien Hao
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, UMR 8520, IEMN, Lille, F- 59000, France
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 110-52, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Taipei Medical University-Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei, 11696, Taiwan.
- Precision Medicine and Translational Cancer Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
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Chen Y, Dai F, Deng T, Wang L, Yang Y, He C, Liu Q, Wu J, Ai F, Song L. An injectable MB/BG@LG sustained release lipid gel with antibacterial and osteogenic properties for efficient treatment of chronic periodontitis in rats. Mater Today Bio 2023; 21:100699. [PMID: 37408697 PMCID: PMC10319327 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the colonization of pathogenic microorganisms and the loss of periodontal supporting tissue. However, the existing local drug delivery system for periodontitis has some problems including subpar antibacterial impact, easy loss, and unsatisfactory periodontal regeneration. In this study, a multi-functional and sustained release drug delivery system (MB/BG@LG) was developed by encapsulating methylene blue (MB) and bioactive glass (BG) into the lipid gel (LG) precursor by Macrosol technology. The properties of MB/BG@LG were characterized using a scanning electron microscope, a dynamic shear rotation rheometer, and a release curve. The results showed that MB/BG@LG could not only sustained release for 16 days, but also quickly fill the irregular bone defect caused by periodontitis through in situ hydration. Under 660 nm light irradiation, methylene blue-produced reactive oxygen species (ROS) can reduce local inflammatory response by inhibiting bacterial growth. In addition, in vitro and vivo experiments have shown that MB/BG@LG can effectively promote periodontal tissue regeneration by reducing inflammatory response, promoting cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. In summary, MB/BG@LG exhibited excellent adhesion properties, self-assembly properties, and superior drug release control capabilities, which improved the clinical feasibility of its application in complex oral environments.
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- Yeke Chen
- Center of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Institute of Periodontal Disease, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- JXHC Key Laboratory of Periodontology (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University), Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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- Center of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Institute of Periodontal Disease, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- JXHC Key Laboratory of Periodontology (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University), Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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- Center of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Institute of Periodontal Disease, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- JXHC Key Laboratory of Periodontology (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University), Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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- Center of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Institute of Periodontal Disease, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- JXHC Key Laboratory of Periodontology (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University), Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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- Center of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Institute of Periodontal Disease, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- JXHC Key Laboratory of Periodontology (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University), Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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- Center of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Institute of Periodontal Disease, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- JXHC Key Laboratory of Periodontology (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University), Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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- Center of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Institute of Periodontal Disease, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- JXHC Key Laboratory of Periodontology (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University), Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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- Center of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Institute of Periodontal Disease, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- JXHC Key Laboratory of Periodontology (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University), Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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- Center of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- The Institute of Periodontal Disease, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
- JXHC Key Laboratory of Periodontology (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University), Nanchang, Jiangxi, 33006, China
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Arken A, Zhao X, Gao Y, Omar A, Tang D, Waili A, Yang Z, Wang Y, Aisa HA, Yili A. Biochemical characterization, and anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities of glycoprotein from lamb abomasum. J Ethnopharmacol 2023; 311:116359. [PMID: 36965544 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Lamb abomasum is used as an edible medicinal source in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Lamb abomasum sourced biochemical drug Lamb's trip extract and Vitamin B12 capsule used for the clinical treatment of chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, and reversal of intestinal metaplasia. Therefore, claimed to have prevention of gastric cancer activity. AIM OF THE STUDY In this study, we aim to assess whether the glycoprotein has biological activity in the cure of gastric disorder and conduct a structure-activity relationship. MATERIALS AND METHODS Glycoproteins' extraction conditions were optimized by the response surface method and purified with DEAE-cellulose and Sephadex G-50 chromatography. Two homogenous glycoproteins' physiochemical structures were studied with electrophoresis, HPLC analysis, peroxide oxidation, and β-elimination, FT-IR, CD, LC-MS/MS, and EDS analysis. The antiinflammation activity of the glycoprotein was determined against COX-2 and LOX-15 enzyme inhibitory ability in vitro, and antitumor activity against HT-29 and HGC-25, and cytotoxicity on L-02 cells was determined in vivo with the MTT method. RESULTS The abomasum was abundant in glycoprotein and the extraction yield of glycoprotein was up to 24.6 ± 2.1% under optimized conditions. Two homogeneous glycoproteins SAGP-I and SAGP-II determined to be ribose-conjugated and sulfated glycoproteins with a molecular weight of 15.6 kDa and 6.4 kDa. And according to the structural analysis, SAGP-I was a mucin-type ribose-conjugated glycoprotein with 14 O-glycosylation and one N- glycosylation site. SAGP-I and SAGP-II have remarkable anti-inflammatory activity against COX-2 enzyme with the IC50 of 17.64 ± 1.25 μg/mL and 16.14 ± 1.11 μg/mL, respectively. Meanwhile, the two glycoproteins showed strong antitumor activity against HT-29 with the EC50 of 19.19 ± 1.46 μg/mL and 184.9 ± 5.6 μg/mL, respectively. CONCLUSION The Highly purified glycoprotein SAGP-1 and SAGP-II showed anti-inflammatory activity against the COX-2 enzyme, and antitumor activity against HT-29 human colon cancer cells and noun-inhibitory activity against LOX-15 enzyme and HGC-25. Both glycoproteins are ribose conjugated and sulfated whose characters are related to their anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity. Such results suggest the possibility of anti-inflammatory and pre-cancer activity. And in some degree explains the pharmacy of abomasum's traditional use in gastric disorder and clinical use of lamb abomasum APIs drugs' in gastric disorders and gastric cancer development. This study provides a preliminary basis for the further study of the per-cancer mechanism of lamb abomasum glycoprotein. And, would be the material basis of the clinical use of Lamb's trip extract and Vitamin B12 capsule.
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- Amina Arken
- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Plants Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, PR China
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- Xinjiang Biochemical Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Urumqi, 830032, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Plants Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Plants Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Plants Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Plants Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Plants Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Plants Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Plants Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Plants Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China.
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Saito T, Kotani T, Suzuka T, Matsuda S, Takeuchi T, Sato T. Adipose-derived stem/stromal cells with heparin-enhanced anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects mitigate induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2022; 629:135-141. [PMID: 36116376 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.08.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a life-threatening pathological condition that causes respiratory failure and often presents as pulmonary fibrosis. Although it is treated using immunosuppressive and antifibrotic agents, the beneficial effects of these agents remain limited. Thus, the development of new therapeutic strategies for lung fibrosis is crucial. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) have multilineage differentiation potential; additionally, they have anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects as well as the ability to modulate the immune response and modify the microenvironment at the site of engraftment. Numerous adipose-derived MSCs (ASCs) are present in the adipose tissue. Heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) mediate the secretion of several cytokines and growth factors with cell migratory and antifibrotic effects. This study aimed to confirm the therapeutic effect of LMWH-activated ASCs on ILD. Mouse ASCs (mASCs) were cultured in an LMWH-supplemented medium. LMWH significantly increased the number of mASC and enhanced their migratory, anti-inflammatory, and antifibrotic effects. Furthermore, mice with bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis were intravenously administered LMWH-activated mASCs. The relative mRNA expression of inflammation-related genes in ILD lungs was significantly lower in the treatment group than in the pathological model group. Our findings suggest that LMWH-activated mASC administration reduces lung fibrosis.
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- Takashi Saito
- Department of Legal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine IV, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine IV, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine IV, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine IV, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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Ma L, Willey J. The interplay between inflammation and thrombosis in COVID-19: Mechanisms, therapeutic strategies, and challenges. Thromb Update 2022; 8:100117. [PMID: 38620713 PMCID: PMC9270234 DOI: 10.1016/j.tru.2022.100117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), can cause life-threatening pathology characterized by a dysregulated immune response and coagulopathy. While respiratory failure induced by inflammation is the most common cause of death, micro-and macrovascular thrombosis leading to multiple organ failure are also causes of mortality. Dysregulation of systemic inflammation observed in severe COVID-19 patients is manifested by cytokine release syndrome (CRS) - the aberrant release of high levels of proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, IL-1, TNFα, MP-1, as well as complement. CRS is often accompanied by activation of endothelial cells and platelets, coupled with perturbation of the balance between the pro-and antithrombotic mechanisms, resulting in thrombosis. Inflammation and thrombosis form a vicious circle, contributing to morbidity and mortality. Treatment of hyperinflammation has been shown to decrease thrombosis, while anti-thrombotic treatment also downregulates cytokine release. This review highlights the relationship between COVID-19-mediated systemic inflammation and thrombosis, the molecular pathways involved, the therapies targeting these processes, and the challenges currently encountered.
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- Li Ma
- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, 11549, USA
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, 11549, USA
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Lem FF, Yong YS, Goh S, Chin SN, Chee FT. Withanolides, the hidden gem in Physalis minima: A mini review on their anti-inflammatory, anti-neuroinflammatory and anti-cancer effects. Food Chem 2022; 377:132002. [PMID: 35033733 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.132002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The Southeast Asian rainforests, notably in East Malaysia, are home to a diverse range of medicinal plant species with limitless therapeutic potential. Physalis minima (family Solanaceae) is a native East Malaysia plant which is closely linked to P. angulata, are recognized for their various pharmacology properties are abundance in Withanolides, a C28-steroidal lactones based on an ergostane skeleton. This review focuses on the bioactive compounds of this herb, as it is frequently used to treat inflammation, neurodegenerative disease and cancer among East Malaysian ethnic groups. In this review, a total of 103 Withanolides were reported, with 59 of them being newly characterized. Previous scientific data revealed that Withanolides were intriguing principal compounds for inflammatory, neuroinflammatory and cancer treatment due to unique steroidal structure and strong bioactivities. Despite their excellent pharmacological characteristics, only a few Withanolides have been extensively studied, and the majority of them, particularly the newly discovered Withanolides, remained unknown for their therapeutic properties. This indicates that P. minima compounds are worth to be investigate for its pharmacological effects.
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- Fui Fui Lem
- Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Ministry of Health Malaysia, 88586 Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia
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- Laboratory Center, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria 43900 Sepang Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Locked Bag No 3, 90509 Sandakan Sabah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Natural Resources Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Locked Bag No 3, 90509 Sandakan Sabah, Malaysia.
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Lv S, Lei Z, Yan G, Shah SA, Ahmed S, Sun T. Chemical compositions and pharmacological activities of natural musk (Moschus) and artificial musk: A review. J Ethnopharmacol 2022; 284:114799. [PMID: 34748869 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Natural musk (Moschus), derived naturally from male musk deer (Moschus berezovskii Flerov, Moschus sifanicus Przewalski, or Moschus moschiferus Linnaeus), has long been an important component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and was used as resuscitation, blood circulation, and collateral drainage. detumescence and pain relief. Artificial musk was researched and applied into TCM as natural musk being as unsustainable resources. AIM OF THE STUDY We mainly summarized chemical compositions, pharmacological activities and mechanism of action of natural and artificial musk, and designed to serve as a foundation for further research into musk chemical compositions and pharmacological effect. MATERIALS AND METHODS Those mainstream scientific databases including Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, CNKI, Wiley Online Library, web of science, were used for searching with below "Keywords", as well as literature-tracking. Literatures spanned 1962 to 2021, and involved into Chinese, English, Janpanese, Korean. RESULTS Natural musk contains some very desirable but scarce compounds, as well as their biological features, which led to the development of artificial musk. The chemical ingredients, pharmacological activities, and mechanisms of action of natural and artificial musk are summarized and compared in this paper. Polypeptide and protein, muscone, musclide, steroids, muscopyridine, and other chemical constituents of musk demonstrated important therapeutic properties against inflammation, immune system disorders, neurological disorders, cardiovascular system disorders, and so on. The mechanism of action contributed to effect on mediators, acceptors and relative signal pathways. CONCLUSIONS Natural and artificial musk were revealed having some activated compounds, and showed excellent pharmacological effect. Meantime, above two sides of natural and artificial musk ought to get further research.
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- Shuquan Lv
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, PR China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Technology and Business University, NO. 3 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan 430065, PR China; School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, PR China; School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Technology and Business University, NO. 3 Huangjiahu West Road, Wuhan 430065, PR China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, PR China; School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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Chen X, Li Z, Zhang B, Liu T, Yao W, Wan L, Zhang C, Zhang Y. Antinociception role of 14,15-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid in a central post-stroke pain model in rats mediated by anti-inflammation and anti-apoptosis effect. Neurochem Int 2022; 154:105291. [PMID: 35074479 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2022.105291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Central post stroke pain (CPSP) is an intractable neuropathic pain syndrome that occurs after the acute focal lesion of the central nervous system (CNS) due to a cerebrovascular cause. Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) exert many pharmacological effects in vivo and in vitro, such as anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidative stress. Neuroinflammation and apoptosis are the potential pathophysiological mechanisms of neuropathic pain. This study aimed to investigate whether 14,15-EET has an antinociception effect on CPSP rats through its anti-inflammation and anti-apoptosis mechanisms. Rats were treated with type IV collagenase (CPSP group) or saline (Sham group) via injection with a Hamilton syringe into the ventral posterior lateral nucleus (VPL) according to the stereotaxic coordinates. We first tested the mechanical withdrawal threshold, as well as neuroinflammation- and apoptosis-related protein expressions in the per-lesion site of CPSP and Sham rats. Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into five groups, as follows: vehicle; EET at 0.025, 0.05, and 0.1 μg; and EET (0.1 μg) + EEZE (3.25 ng). EET or and vehicle were administered into VPL nuclei three consecutive days after hemorrhagic stroke. Immunostaining, ELISA, and Western blot were performed to evaluate neuroinflammation and apoptosis. Hemorrhagic stroke induced mechanical allodynia, glial activation, neuroinflammation, and apoptosis-related protein upregulation. However, early treatment with 14,15-EET inhibited glial cell activation, decreased proinflammatory cytokines and apoptosis-related protein, and alleviated the pain behavior of CPSP rats. Our results provided strong evidence that antinociception produced by 14,15-EET is partly mediated by the inhibition of neuroinflammation and apoptosis.
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- Xuhui Chen
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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Li R, Ai X, Hou Y, Lai X, Meng X, Wang X. Amelioration of diabetic retinopathy in db/db mice by treatment with different proportional three active ingredients from Tibetan medicine Berberis dictyophylla F. J Ethnopharmacol 2021; 276:114190. [PMID: 33964362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Berberis dictyophylla F., a famous Tibetan medicine, has been used to prevent and treat diabetic retinopathy (DR) for thousands of years in clinic. However, its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study was designed to probe the synergistic protection and involved mechanisms of berberine, magnoflorine and berbamine from Berberis dictyophylla F. on the spontaneous retinal damage of db/db mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS The 14-week spontaneous model of DR in db/db mice were randomly divided into eight groups: model group, calcium dobesilate (CaDob, 0.23 g/kg) group and groups 1-6 (different proportional three active ingredients from Berberis dictyophylla F.). All mice were intragastrically administrated for a continuous 12 weeks. Body weight and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were recorded and measured. Hematoxylin-eosin and periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stainings were employed to evaluate the pathological changes and abnormal angiogenesis of the retina. ELISA was performed to assess the levels of IL-6, HIF-1α and VEGF in the serum. Immunofluorescent staining was applied to detect the protein levels of CD31, VEGF, p-p38, p-JNK, p-ERK and NF-κB in retina. In addition, mRNA expression levels of VEGF, Bax and Bcl-2 in the retina were monitored by qRT-PCR analysis. RESULTS Treatment with different proportional three active ingredients exerted no significant effect on the weight, but decreased the FBG, increased the number of retinal ganglionic cells and restored internal limiting membrane. The results of PAS staining demonstrated that the drug treatment decreased the ratio of endothelial cells to pericytes while thinned the basal membrane of retinal vessels. Moreover, these different proportional active ingredients can markedly downregulate the protein levels of retinal CD31 and VEGF, and serum HIF-1α and VEGF. The gene expression of retinal VEGF was also suppressed. The levels of retinal p-p38, p-JNK and p-ERK proteins were decreased by drug treatment. Finally, drug treatment reversed the proinflammatory factors of retinal NF-κB and serum IL-6, and proapoptotic Bax gene expression, while increased antiapoptotic Bcl-2 gene expression. CONCLUSIONS These results indicated that DR in db/db mice can be ameliorated by treatment with different proportional three active ingredients from Berberis dictyophylla F. The potential vascular protection mechanisms may be involved in inhibiting the phosphorylation of the MAPK signaling pathway, thus decreasing inflammatory and apoptotic events.
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- Rui Li
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China; School of Ethnic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China; Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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Park DJ, Park JE, Kong TH, Seo YJ. Alteration of payload in extracellular vesicles by crosstalk with mesenchymal stem cells from different origin. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:148. [PMID: 34016123 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00890-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background The application of extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) requires customized materials to target disease or cell damage. We hypothesized that EVs exert different inflammatory effects on one recipient cell, although stem cells of different origins in humans have similar payloads. Results Here, the payload of EVs released by crosstalk between MSCs and human middle ear epithelial cells (HMEECs) extracted from adipose tissue, bone marrow and tonsils significantly increased the level of anti-inflammatory factors. EVs derived from the co-culture medium decreased TNF-, COX-2, IL-1, and IL-6 levels to approximately zero within 3h in HMEECs. Expression of miR-638 and amyloid- A4 precursor protein-binding family A member 2 was analyzed using microarrays and gene ontology analysis, respectively. Conclusions In conclusion, stem cells of different origins have different payloads through crosstalk with recipient-specific cells. Inducing specific factors in EVs by co-culture with MSCs could be valuable in regenerative medicine. Graphical abstract ![]()
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Han QQ, Deng MY, Liu H, Ali U, Li XY, Wang YX. Cynandione A and PHA-543613 inhibit inflammation and stimulate macrophageal IL-10 expression following α7 nAChR activation. Biochem Pharmacol 2021; 190:114600. [PMID: 33992630 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2021.114600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Cynandione A, an acetophenone isolated from Cynanchum Wilfordii Radix, attenuates inflammation. The present study aimed to study the mechanisms underlying cynandione A-induced antiinflammation. Treatment with cynandione A and the specific α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7 nAChR) agonist PHA-543613 remarkably reduced overexpression of proinflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1β in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated RAW264.7 cells and primary peritoneal macrophages, and endotoxemic mice. Both cynandione A and PHA-543613 also stimulated IL-10 expression in naïve and LPS-treated macrophages and endotoxemic mice. Cynandione A- and PHA-543613-inhibited proinflammatory cytokine expression was completely blocked by the α7 nAChR antagonist methyllycaconitine and the IL-10 antibody. The stimulatory effect of cynandione A and PHA-543613 on IL-10 expression were suppressed by methyllycaconitine and knockdown of α7 nAChRs using siRNA/α7 nAChR. Cynandione A significantly stimulated STAT3 phosphorylation, which was attenuated by methyllycaconitine and the IL-10 neutralizing antibody. The STAT3 activation inhibitor NSC74859 also blocked cynandione A-inhibited proinflammatory cytokine expression. Taken together, our results, for the first time, demonstrate that cynandione A and PHA-543613 inhibit inflammation through macrophageal α7 nAChR activation and subsequent IL-10 expression.
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- Qiao-Qiao Han
- King's Lab, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Pharmacy, Shanghai 200240, China
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- King's Lab, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Pharmacy, Shanghai 200240, China
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- King's Lab, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Pharmacy, Shanghai 200240, China
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- King's Lab, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Pharmacy, Shanghai 200240, China
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- King's Lab, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Pharmacy, Shanghai 200240, China
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- King's Lab, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Pharmacy, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Hiramatsu G, Uta D, Mihara K, Andoh T, Kume T. Inhibitory effect of panaxytriol on BV-2 microglial cell activation. J Pharmacol Sci 2021; 145:273-278. [PMID: 33602508 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2021.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Activated microglia induce brain inflammation and neuronal death. Panaxytriol, ((3R,9R,10R)-Heptadec-1-en-4,6-diyne-3,9,10-triol), is a component of Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer extracts and activates the Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway. However, little is known about its effects on activated microglia in the brain. In this study, we investigated the effect of panaxytriol on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced activated microglia in BV-2 cells. Panaxytriol suppressed LPS-induced NO production and inhibited the increase in iNOS protein expression in BV-2 cells. Besides, panaxytriol inhibited the mRNA expression of proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. The inhibitory effect of panaxytriol on microglia activation did not affect the Nrf2-ARE pathway and the MAPK pathway. However, panaxytriol suppressed LPS-induced NF-κB nuclear translocation. These results suggest that panaxytriol inhibits the LPS-induced activation of microglia via the inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Genki Hiramatsu
- Department of Applied Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama-shi, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Applied Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama-shi, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan
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- KIM's Korean Ginseng Co. Ltd, 692 Tominaga-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 600-8351, Japan
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- Department of Applied Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama-shi, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan; Department of Pharmacology and Pathophysiology College of Pharmacy Kinjo Gakuin University, Oomori 2-1723, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 463-8521, Japan
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- Department of Applied Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama-shi, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan.
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Han S, Peng X, Ding L, Lu J, Liu Z, Wang K, Zhang L. TVH-19, a synthetic peptide, induces mineralization of dental pulp cells in vitro and formation of tertiary dentin in vivo. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020; 534:837-842. [PMID: 33168184 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.10.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Functional peptides derived from the active domains of odontogenesis-related proteins have been reported to promote dental hard tissue regeneration. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an artificially synthesized peptide, TVH-19, on odontoblast differentiation and tertiary dentin formation in indirect pulp capping (IPC) using in vitro and in vivo experiments. TVH-19 did not exhibit any effect on the proliferation of human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) but significantly promoted cell migration, compared with the control (p < 0.05). TVH-19-treated hDPCs showed significantly higher alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and stronger alizarin red staining (ARS) reactivity than the control group (p < 0.05). TVH-19 also upregulated the mRNA and protein expression levels of odontogenic genes. After generating IPC in rats, the samples of teeth were studied using micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT), hematoxylin & eosin (HE) staining, and immunohistochemical staining to investigate the functions of TVH-19. The in vivo results showed that TVH-19 induced the formation of tertiary dentin, and reduced inflammation and apoptosis, as evident from the downregulated expression of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and cleaved-Caspase-3 (CL-CASP3). Overall, the results of our study suggest that TVH-19 induces differentiation of hDPCs, promotes tertiary dentin formation, relieves inflammation, and reduces apoptosis, indicating the potential applications of TVH-19 in IPC.
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- Sili Han
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Renmin South Road no. 14, 3rd Section, Chengdu, 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, Renmin South Road no. 14, 3rd Section, Chengdu, 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, Renmin South Road no. 14, 3rd Section, Chengdu, 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, Renmin South Road no. 14, 3rd Section, Chengdu, 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, Renmin South Road no. 14, 3rd Section, Chengdu, 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, Renmin South Road no. 14, 3rd Section, Chengdu, 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, Renmin South Road no. 14, 3rd Section, Chengdu, China.
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Jia XY, Wu YM, Li JY, Lei C, Hou AJ. Alkaloid Constituents of Ficus hispida and Their Antiinflammatory Activity. Nat Prod Bioprospect 2020; 10:45-49. [PMID: 32072482 PMCID: PMC7046851 DOI: 10.1007/s13659-020-00233-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Four new alkaloids, ficuhismines A-D (1-4), together with three known ones, were isolated from Ficus hispida. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis and chemical method. The new compounds represent the first amine alkaloids with a rhamnosyl moiety (1-2) or with a N-oxide motif (2-4) from the genus Ficus. Compound 2 showed potent inhibitory effect in nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway luciferase assay with IC50 value of 0.52 ± 0.11 μM.
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- Xin-Yu Jia
- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- National Center for Drug Screening, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- National Center for Drug Screening, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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Nugrahani I, Utami D, Nugraha YP, Uekusa H, Hasianna R, Darusman AA. Cocrystal construction between the ethyl ester with parent drug of diclofenac: structural, stability, and anti-inflammatory study. Heliyon 2019; 5:e02946. [PMID: 31890943 PMCID: PMC6926240 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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This study aimed to collect the crystallographic data of ethyl diclofenac and discover a cocrystal from this ester with its parent, diclofenac acid, and to investigate their physicochemical properties and anti-inflammation activity. Firstly, ethyl diclofenac single crystal was isolated and continued by the cocrystal screening and isolation. Solid characterization was conducted by thermal analysis, infrared spectroscopy, powder x-ray diffractometry, followed by structural determination using a single crystal x-ray diffractometer. The stability of the cocrystal toward heating and high humidity, followed by the anti-inflammatory activity, was also studied. Ethyl diclofenac and the cocrystal were successfully isolated and subsequently subjected to lattice system determination. Interestingly, the new cocrystal can be generated directly by Fischer equilibrium reaction during esterification of diclofenac acid. Structurally, ethyl diclofenac reveals a P21/c monoclinic and the cocrystal between this ester with its parent drug is a P-1 triclinic system. A hydrophobic interaction -C-Cl-, which is rarely found in a cocrystal, involved in the molecular interaction between ethyl diclofenac and the parent drug, besides the hydrogen bonds. The newly isolated cocrystal has a melting point ±103–104 °C, which is higher than that of ethyl diclofenac (±67.5 °C) but lower than that of diclofenac acid (±173 °C). Hence, this cocrystal is stable towards accelerated stability testing by heating in a microwave, as well as storing in high relative humidity. Moreover, the anti-inflammation test also showed promising activity improvement.
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- Ilma Nugrahani
- School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
- Corresponding author.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahmad Dahlan University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia
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Li R, Jia Z, Zhu H. Dietary Supplementation with Anti-Inflammatory Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Cardiovascular Protection: Help or Hoax? React Oxyg Species (Apex) 2019; 7:78-85. [PMID: 30854465 DOI: 10.20455/ros.2019.817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, also known as n-3 fatty acids, has been widely considered cardiovascular protective in the general human population. This widely acclaimed status of omega-3 fatty acids as cardiovascular protective molecules has, however, been questioned by findings from multiple rigorously designed randomized controlled trials, recently reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. Although the anti-inflammatory and other beneficial effects of omega-3 fatty acids are substantiated by research in experimental models as well as findings from observational epidemiological studies, dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids at the typical dosage of 1 g daily does not appear to be an effective strategy for either primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in humans.
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- Robert Li
- Department of Pharmacology, Campbell University Medical School, Buies Creek, NC 27506, USA.,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Buies Creek, NC 27506, USA.,Department of Biology, University of North Carolina College of Arts and Sciences, Greensboro, NC 27412, USA.,Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA.,Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Campbell University Medical School, Buies Creek, NC 27506, USA.,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Buies Creek, NC 27506, USA.,Department of Biology, University of North Carolina College of Arts and Sciences, Greensboro, NC 27412, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Campbell University Medical School, Buies Creek, NC 27506, USA
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Buyuktiryaki M, Tayman C, Koyuncu I, Cakir U, Taskin Turkmenoglu T, Cakir E, Okur N. Therapeutic and preventative effects of ankaferd blood stopper in an experimental necrotizing enterocolitis model. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 110:105-10. [PMID: 30465999 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a major neonatal health problem that especially affects preterm infants and causes severe morbidity and mortality. Although its pathogenesis is not fully understood, important risk factors include prematurity, oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Ankaferd Blood Stopper® (ABS) has antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antiapoptotic, and wound healing accelerant properties. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether treatment with ABS reduced the severity of NEC in rat pups in an experimental NEC model. Thirty-six newborn Wistar albino rat pups were randomly assigned to the control, NEC + saline, or NEC + ABS groups. NEC was induced by intraperitoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide, feeding with hyperosmolar enteral formula, and exposure to hypoxia/hyperoxia and cold stress. ABS was administered intraperitoneally to the pups in the NEC + ABS group daily starting on day 1 of the study at a dose of 2 ml/kg by diluting 2 ml with saline at a ratio of 1:3. All pups were sacrificed on day 4. The terminal ileum including the proximal colon was removed for histopathological and immunohistochemical examination and biochemical analysis. Macroscopic assessment and intestinal injury scores were lower in NEC + ABS group compared to the NEC + saline group (p < 0.05). Immunohistochemical evaluations of caspase-3, -8, and -9 revealed significantly reduced apoptosis in the NEC + ABS group compared to the NEC + saline group (p = 0.001). Total oxidant status, oxidative stress index, tumor necrosis factor α and interleukin-1β levels, and lipid, protein, and deoxyribonucleic acid oxidation products were significantly lower in the NEC + ABS group compared to NEC + saline group (p < 0.001 for all), while total antioxidant status, glutathione, and superoxide dismutase levels were higher in the NEC + ABS group (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.01, respectively). ABS treatment has the potential to effectively reduce the severity of intestinal damage in NEC due to its antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and antiapoptotic properties. Therefore, NEC may be an alternative option for treatment.
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Saba E, Irfan M, Jeong D, Ameer K, Lee YY, Park CK, Hong SB, Rhee MH. Mediation of antiinflammatory effects of Rg3-enriched red ginseng extract from Korean Red Ginseng via retinoid X receptor α-peroxisome-proliferating receptor γ nuclear receptors. J Ginseng Res 2018; 43:442-451. [PMID: 31308816 PMCID: PMC6606843 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgr.2018.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Ginseng has a wide range of beneficial effects on health, such as the mitigation of minor and major inflammatory diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. There are abundant data regarding the health-enhancing properties of whole ginseng extracts and single ginsenosides; however, no study to date has determined the receptors that mediate the effects of ginseng extracts. In this study, for the first time, we explored whether the antiinflammatory effects of Rg3-enriched red ginseng extract (Rg3-RGE) are mediated by retinoid X receptor α–peroxisome-proliferating receptor γ (RXRα-PPARγ) heterodimer nuclear receptors. Methods Nitric oxide assay, 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazoliumbromide assay, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, nuclear hormone receptor–binding assay, and molecular docking analyses were used for this study. Results Rg3-RGE exerted antiinflammatory effects via nuclear receptor heterodimers between RXRα and PPARγ agonists and antagonists. Conclusion These findings indicate that Rg3-RGE can be considered a potent antiinflammatory agent, and these effects are likely mediated by the nuclear receptor RXRα-PPARγ heterodimer.
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- Evelyn Saba
- Department of Physiology and Cell Signaling, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Cell Signaling, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Cell Signaling, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Food Technology, Biotechnology and Agrochemistry, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Cell Signaling, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Cosmetic Research, R&D Headquarters, Korean Ginseng Cooperation, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Chungbuk Health & Science University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology and Cell Signaling, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author: Department of Physiology and Cell Signaling, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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Yang GX, Ge SL, Wu Y, Huang J, Li SL, Wang R, Ma L. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of 3-piperazinecarboxylate sarsasapogenin derivatives as potential multifunctional anti-Alzheimer agents. Eur J Med Chem 2018; 156:206-215. [PMID: 30006165 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.04.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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A series of multifunctional 3-piperazinecarboxylate sarsasapogenin derivatives were designed and synthesized against Alzheimer's disease (AD). The protection against H2O2-triggered oxidative stress in PC12 cells, and inhibition on LPS-induced NO production in RAW264.7 cell lines in vitro by these derivatives were firstly evaluated. Most of the compounds showed better antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities compared with sarsasapogenin, especially AA34 and AA36. Structure-activity relationships revealed that benzyl group, electron-donating group and intramolecular hydrogen bond might be beneficial to enhancing their neuroprotective activities. Moreover, Aβ42 was the optimum predicted target based on the high 3D molecular similarity between compound AA36 and caprospinol. In the following experiments, AA36 significantly protected PC12 cells from Aβ-induced damage and improved learning and memory impairments in Aβ-injected mice. Thus AA36 is regarded as a potent anti-AD agent and N-substituted piperazinecarboxylate can be served as a promising structural unit for anti-AD drug design.
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- Gui-Xiang Yang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai, 200237, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang K, Liu Y, Wang C, Li J, Xiong L, Wang Z, Liu J, Li P. Evaluation of the gastroprotective effects of 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rg3 on gastric ulcer models in mice. J Ginseng Res 2018; 43:550-561. [PMID: 31695563 PMCID: PMC6823781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgr.2018.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Gastric ulcer (GU) is a common gastrointestinal disease that can be induced by many factors. Finding an effective treatment method that contains fewer side effects is important. 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rg3 is a kind of protopanaxadiol and has shown superior antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects in many studies, especially cancer studies. In this study, we examined the treatment efficacy of 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rg3 on GU. Methods Three kinds of GU models, including an alcohol GU model, a pylorus-ligated GU model, and an acetic acid GU model, were used. Mouse endothelin-1 (ET-1) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in blood and epidermal growth factor (EGF), superoxide dismutase, and NO levels in gastric mucosa were evaluated. Hematoxylin and eosin staining of gastric mucosa and immunohistochemical staining of ET-1, inducible nitric oxide synthase (NOS2), and epidermal growth factor receptors were studied. Ulcer index (UI) scores and UI ratios were also analyzed to demonstrate the GU conditions in different groups. Furthermore, Glide XP from Schrödinger was used for molecular docking to clarify the interactions between 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rg3 and EGF and NOS2. Results 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rg3 significantly decreased the UI scores and UI ratios in all the three GU models, and it demonstrated antiulcer effects by decreasing the ET-1 and NOS2 levels and increasing the NO, superoxide dismutase, EGF, and epidermal growth factor receptor levels. In addition, high-dose 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rg3 showed satisfactory gastric mucosa protection effects. Conclusion 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rg3 can inhibit the formation of GU and may be a potential therapeutic agent for GU.
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- Kai Zhang
- Research Center of Natural Drug, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Research Center of Natural Drug, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Research Center of Natural Drug, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Research Center of Natural Drug, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Research Center of Natural Drug, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Corresponding author. School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Fujin Road 1266, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Research Center of Natural Drug, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Corresponding author. School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Fujin Road 1266, Changchun 130021, China.
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Furue K, Mitoma C, Tsuji G, Furue M. Protective role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α agonists in skin barrier and inflammation. Immunobiology 2017; 223:327-330. [PMID: 29111315 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2017.10.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) is one of the three isoforms of PPARs, which are ligand-activated nuclear transcription factors. PPARα is highly expressed in liver and its agonists are widely used to treat hyperlipidemia. Epidermal keratinocytes express all three isoforms (α, β/δ, and γ) of PPARs and PPARα is particularly important for regulating the epidermal barrier and inflammation. Agonistic ligation of PPARα protects the epidermal barrier function and inhibits the inflammatory response in dermatitis. In this review, we summarize recent topics on the role of PPARα in skin biology and discuss the potential use of topical PPARα agonists for treating atopic dermatitis and other eczemas.
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- Kazuhisa Furue
- Department of Dermatology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; Research and Clinical Center for Yusho and Dioxin, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; Research and Clinical Center for Yusho and Dioxin, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; Division of Skin Surface Sensing, Department of Dermatology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Park G, Oh DS, Lee MG, Lee CE, Kim YU. 6-Shogaol, an active compound of ginger, alleviates allergic dermatitis-like skin lesions via cytokine inhibition by activating the Nrf2 pathway. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2016; 310:51-59. [PMID: 27562088 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2016.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Allergic dermatitis (AD) clinically presents with skin erythematous plaques, eruption, and elevated serum IgE, and T helper cell type 2 and 1 (Th2 and Th1) cytokine levels. 6-Shogaol [1-(4-hydroxy-methoxyphenyl)-4-decen-one], a pungent compound isolated from ginger, has shown anti-inflammatory effects, but its inhibitory effects on AD are unknown. The aim of this study was to examine whether 6-shogaol inhibits AD-like skin lesions and their underlying mechanism in vivo and in vitro. An AD-like response was induced by tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)+IFN-γ in human keratinocytes or by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in mice. In vivo, 6-shogaol inhibited the development of DNCB-induced AD-like skin lesions and scratching behavior, and showed significant reduction in Th2/1-mediated inflammatory cytokines, IgE, TNF-α, IFN-γ, thymus and activation-regulated chemokine, IL-1, 4, 12, and 13, cyclooxygenase-2, and nitric oxide synthase levels. In vitro, 6-shogaol inhibited reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) signaling, and increased the levels of total glutathione, heme oxygenase-1, and quinone 1 via nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) activation. 6-Shogaol can alleviate AD-like skin lesions by inhibiting immune mediators via regulating the ROS/MAPKs/Nrf2 signaling pathway, and may be an effective alternative therapy for AD.
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- Gunhyuk Park
- The K-herb Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea.
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- The K-herb Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Major in Cosmeceutical Science, Division of Bio-technology and Convergence, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Major in Cosmeceutical Science, Division of Bio-technology and Convergence, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Biomedical Science, Daegu Haany University, Republic of Korea.
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Wang J, Wu WY, Huang H, Li WZ, Chen HQ, Yin YY. Biochanin A Protects Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Damage of Dopaminergic Neurons Both In Vivo and In Vitro via Inhibition of Microglial Activation. Neurotox Res 2016; 30:486-98. [PMID: 27417698 DOI: 10.1007/s12640-016-9648-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2015] [Revised: 06/28/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Neuroinflammation has been reported to be involved in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). Inhibition of microglia-mediated neuroinflammation might be a potential strategy for PD treatment. Biochanin A, is an O-methylated isoflavone, classified as a kind of phytoestrogens due to its chemical structure that is similar to mammalian estrogens. It has been found to possess antifibrotic, antiapoptotic, and antioxidant effects. In the present study, we investigated the neuroprotective effects of biochanin A on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced dopaminergic neurons damage both in vivo and in vitro and the related molecular mechanisms. The results showed that biochanin A treatment for 21 days significantly attenuated the behavioral dysfunction of PD rats, prevented dopaminergic neurons damage, and inhibited activation of microglia in the LPS-induced PD rats. Furthermore, biochanin A decreased the levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the serum, and inhibited the phosphorylation of ERK, JNK, p38 in the substantia nigra of PD rats. In vitro test, biochanin A also inhibited primary microglial activation and protected dopaminergic neurons, decreased the content of nitric oxide, IL-1β, and TNF-α in supernatants, and inhibited the reactive oxygen species production. Taken together, these results suggest that biochanin A exerts protective effects on LPS-induced PD rats, and the mechanisms may be associated with the inhibition of inflammatory response and the MAPK signaling pathway.
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- Jun Wang
- Department of Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China.,School of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China.,School of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
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Hasan SK, Siddiqi A, Nafees S, Ali N, Rashid S, Ali R, Shahid A, Sultana S. Chemopreventive effect of 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid via modulation of inflammatory markers and induction of apoptosis in human hepatoma cell line (HepG2). Mol Cell Biochem 2016; 416:169-77. [PMID: 27116616 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-016-2705-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most common lethal diseases worldwide and there is no effective treatment till date. Natural products derived from the plants play an important role in chemoprevention and act as therapeutic antitumor agents. Licorice is a plant that has been used in food and medicine for the treatment of various diseases. 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid (18β-GA), a pentacyclic triterpenoid obtained from the roots of licorice plant, is reported to possess various pharmacological properties such as antitumor and antiinflammatory activities. The present study was designed to elucidate the chemopreventive effect of 18β-GA through antiinflammation, antiproliferation, and induction of apoptosis in human hepatoma cell line HepG2. 18β-GA significantly inhibits the proliferation of HepG2 cell without affecting the normal liver cell line (Chang's). In the present study, 18β-GA increased the formation of reactive oxygen species, nitric oxide production, and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, suggesting the involvement of 18β-GA in apoptosis which was also confirmed by assessing the markers involved in apoptosis like caspase-3, caspase-9, Bax:Bcl-2 ratio, and cleaved PARP. 18β-GA also downregulated the expression of inflammatory proteins such as NF-κB, iNOS, and COX-2. Keeping these data into consideration, our results suggest that 18β-GA may be used as a chemopreventive agent in liver cancer.
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Azza Z, Oudghiri M. In vivo anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic activities of aqueous extracts from Thymelaea hirsuta. Pharmacognosy Res 2015; 7:213-6. [PMID: 25829798 PMCID: PMC4357975 DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.150510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2014] [Revised: 04/28/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background: The aerial parts of Thymelaea hirsuta (TH) are used as a decoction in the treatment of different pathologies in folk medicine in Morocco. Objective: The aqueous extracts were evaluated for its anti-inflammatory activity and in inhibition of adjuvant induction arthritis in male Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: The anti-inflammatory activity was carried out using carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model, and the antiarthritic activity was carried out using complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis model. Results: The plant extract (500 mg/kg body weight) exhibited significant activity in acute inflammation produced 60% of inhibition after 4 h as compared with that of the standard anti-inflammatory drug, the diclofenac (100 mg/kg) which showed 40% of inhibition. In arthritis model, the extract produced 85% inhibition after 18 days when compared with the diclofenac (10 mg/kg; 72%). Conclusion: These results indicate that the aqueous extract of TH had an anti-inflammatory activity and inhibited the induction of adjuvant arthritis in male Wistar rats.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Laboratory of Physiology and Molecular Genetics, Immunology Unit, University Hassan II, B.P. 5366, Mâarif, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Laboratory of Physiology and Molecular Genetics, Immunology Unit, University Hassan II, B.P. 5366, Mâarif, Casablanca, Morocco
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Zhang L, Chen J, Jiang D, Zhang P. Adjuvant treatment with crude rhubarb for patients with systemic inflammation reaction syndrome/sepsis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Crit Care 2014; 30:282-9. [PMID: 25617260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2014.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2014] [Revised: 11/04/2014] [Accepted: 11/14/2014] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to evaluate the benefits of adjuvant treatment with crude rhubarb in patients with systemic inflammation reaction syndrome/sepsis by conducting a meta-analysis. METHODS We conducted a systematic literature search of medical electronic databases (up to October 2013). Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing adjuvant treatment with crude rhubarb in septic patients were included. RESULTS A total of 15 RCTs with 869 patients were identified. Pooled analysis showed that interleukin 6 (standardized mean differences [SMDs], -1.30; 95% confidence intervals [CIs], -1.94 to -0.66), tumor necrosis factor α (SMD, -0.95; 95% CI, -1.55 to -0.36), procalcitonin (SMD, -1.50; 95% CI, -2.20 to -0.80), von Willebrand factor (mean differences [MDs], -144.11; 95% CI, -253.87 to -34.35), prothrombin time (MD, -2.38; 95% CI, -2.67 to -2.10), acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II scores (MD, -4.51; 95% CI, -5.30 to -3.73), and gastrointestinal dysfunction (risk ratio, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.16-0.49) were significantly reduced after treatment with crude rhubarb. Platelet number (MD, 58.16; 95% CI, 51.16-65.15) was significantly increased. However, crude rhubarb therapy did not significantly reduce 28-day mortality (risk ratio, 0.60; 95% CI, 0.36-1.00) compared with the usual treatment. CONCLUSIONS Adjuvant treatment with crude rhubarb appears to have additional benefits in septic patients. Antiinflammation and anticoagulant/antiaggregant properties may be its potential mechanism.
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- Liyuan Zhang
- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Medical School of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212001, China
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- Department of Emergency, the People's Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212002, China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China.
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Xin X, Yang W, Yasen M, Zhao H, Aisa HA. The mechanism of hepatoprotective effect of sesquiterpene rich fraction from Cichorum glandulosum Boiss. et Huet on immune reaction-induced liver injury in mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2014; 155:1068-1075. [PMID: 24933227 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2014] [Revised: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 06/04/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cichorum glandulosum Boiss. et Huet is a traditional Uygur herbal medicine that has been used as a cholagogic and diuretic agent to improve liver function. However, the mechanism is not known for the liver-protective function. We investigated the antioxidant effects of plant extraction (CGE60) in vitro and in vivo, and find the mechanism of liver protection in Bacille Calmette-Guerin vaccine (BCG)+Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) induced liver injury in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS CGE60 was made, and the antioxidant activity was investigated by comparing the ability of scavenging 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and 2,2-azinobis(3-ehtylbenzothiazolin-6-sulfnicAcid) diammonium salt (ABTS) free radicals in vitro. Then, CGE60 was administrated in mice of liver damage model which was induced in mice using the BCG+LPS protocol. The CGE 60 extract was tested at three dosages: 50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg, and 200 mg/kg. Product of lipid peroxidation (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX,), nitric oxide (NO), nitric oxide synthetase (NOS), hydroxyproline and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) contents were evaluated in liver to determine the CGE60 activity in the hepatic injury model. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) proteins were determined in the liver tissues using ELSIA. The signaling activities were evaluated in Western blot. RESULTS CGE60 exhibited strong antioxidant ability in vitro. With oral administration, CGE60 significantly increased the activity of CAT, SOD, GSH-PX, and decreased the level of NO, NO synthase, hydroxyproline, ALP and lipid peroxidation liver of in the BDG+ LPS model. CGE60 attenuated hepatic inflammation via down- regulation of TNF-α, IL-6 and TGF-β. CGE60 blocked protein expression of cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK1/2), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2),but activated the expression of p-P38 MAPK. CONCLUSION This study suggests that CGE60 possesses antioxidant activity and this activity associates with hepatoprotective effect in the mice of BCG +LPS model, and the mechanisms underlying these effects may involve antioxidant actions and anti-inflammation activities.
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- Xuelei Xin
- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; Xinjiang Institute of material medic, Urumqi 830002, China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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- State Key Laboratory Basis of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Plant Resources in Arid Regions, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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Shin IS, Hong J, Jeon CM, Shin NR, Kwon OK, Kim HS, Kim JC, Oh SR, Ahn KS. Diallyl-disulfide, an organosulfur compound of garlic, attenuates airway inflammation via activation of the Nrf-2/HO-1 pathway and NF-kappaB suppression. Food Chem Toxicol 2013; 62:506-13. [PMID: 24051194 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2013] [Revised: 09/03/2013] [Accepted: 09/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Diallyl disulfide (DADS) is a major organosulfur compound found in garlic oil that is widely used as a flavoring agent. In this study, we evaluated the effects of DADS on airway inflammation using an ovalbumin-induced model of allergic asthma and RAW264.7 cells. DADS decreased nitric oxide production with a reduction in the levels of interleukins (IL)-1β and IL-6 in RAW264.7 cells stimulated with LPS. DADS also reduced the expression of proinflammatory proteins including inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), nuclear factor (NF)-κB, and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9, and it enhanced the expression of antioxidant proteins including Nrf-2 and hemeoxygenase (HO)-1. In in vivo experiments, DADS decreased the inflammatory cell count in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) with IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and immunoglobulin (Ig) E. These results were consistent with the histological analysis. DADS attenuated the airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion induced by OVA challenge. In addition, DADS induced the activation of Nrf-2 and the expression of HO-1. In contrast, DADS reduced the activation of NF-κB, iNOS and MMP-9. In conclusion, DADS reduced the airway inflammation via regulation of Nrf-2/HO-1 and NF-κB. These results suggest that DADS might represent a useful new oral therapy to treat allergic asthma.
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- In-Sik Shin
- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 30 Yeongudanji-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gun, Chungbuk 363-883, Republic of Korea; College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500-757, Republic of Korea
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Krishna PS, Vani K, Prasad MR, Samatha B, Bindu NSVSSSLH, Charya MAS, Reddy Shetty P. In -silico molecular docking analysis of prodigiosin and cycloprodigiosin as COX-2 inhibitors. Springerplus 2013; 2:172. [PMID: 23741639 PMCID: PMC3667375 DOI: 10.1186/2193-1801-2-172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2013] [Accepted: 04/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Prodigiosin and cycloprodigiosin are tripyrrole red pigmented compounds with medical importance for their anticancer property. In the present investigation, molecular docking studies were performed for both prodigiosin and cycloprodigiosins to evaluate the in- silico anti-inflammatory activity against Cycloxigenase-2 (COX-2) protein as model compound and the data compared with rofecoxib and celcoxid. Cycloprodigiosin showed higher initial potential, initial RMS gradient and potential energy values compared to prodigiosin. Analysis of COX-2 protein and ligand binding revealed that cyclprodigiosin interacted with COX-2 protein amino acid residues of Tyr324, Phe487 and Arg89 while prodigiosin interaction was observed with two amino acids i.e. Leu321 and Tyr324. The computational ligand binding interaction suggested > 45% higher fitness score value for prodigiosin to that of cycloprodigiosin with COX-2 protein while the standard compounds rofecoxib and celecoxid revealed fitness score of 44 and 62, respectively. The prodigiosin ligand revealed the best fitness score compared with the standard drug rofecoxib suggesting the prodigiosin could be effective as the potential inhibitor compound against COX-2 protein and can be evaluated as anti-inflammatory drug molecule using clinical trials.
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