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Yin Y, Wu X, Zhu Y, Liu J, Fan Q, Zhao S, Wang J, Liu Y, Li Y, Lu W. Protective effect of Baoyuan Jieyu formula on long-term spaceflight composite stress-induced depressive-like behavior and memory deficits through regulation of Ca 2+ channel currents. Life Sci Space Res (Amst) 2024; 40:135-142. [PMID: 38245338 DOI: 10.1016/j.lssr.2023.07.002] [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: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
Abstract
Long-term spaceflight composite stress (LSCS) can cause adverse effects on human systems, especially the central nervous system. This study aimed to identify the underlying mechanisms of the protective effect of Baoyuan Jieyu Formula (BYJYF) on LSCS-induced depressive-like behavior and memory deficits. In this experiment, we simulated the real space station environment for a period of 42 days. Novel object recognition test and forced swimming test were used to assess the memory abilities and depression level of rats as well as test the therapeutic effects of BYJYF treatment. Results showed LSCS could induce depressive-like behavior and damage short-term memory in the behavioral level, and BYJYF could enhance the ability to resist LSCS. Meanwhile, LSCS increased the levels of CRH, ACTH, and CORT and induced HPA axis hyperactivity, which can be relieved by BYJYF. Further, we predicted and verified the potential signaling pathways of BYJYF. Results showed BYJYF may reverse the inhibition of LSCS on Ca2+ channel currents. And we also found that BYJYF may exert its medicinal effects via four main active components including saikosaponin A. Overall, BYJYF exhibited protective effects against LSCS-induced depressive-like behavior and memory deficits, which might be ascribed to the regulation of Ca2+ channel currents and four active components. And it might become a promising candidate medicine for diseases induced by LSCS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yishu Yin
- School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, Harbin, 150001, China
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- China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing, 100094, China
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- School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, Harbin, 150001, China
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- China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing, 100094, China
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- China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing, 100094, China
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- China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing, 100094, China
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- China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing, 100094, China
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- China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing, 100094, China
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- China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing, 100094, China.
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- School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, Harbin, 150001, China.
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