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Liu Y, Zhang S, Tan Y. Honokiol induces apoptosis and autophagy in dexamethasone-resistant T-acute lymphoblastic leukemia CEM-C1 cells. Hematology 2024; 29:2337307. [PMID: 38573223 DOI: 10.1080/16078454.2024.2337307] [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: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Objective: To study whether and, if so, how honokiol overcome dexamethasone resistance in DEX-resistant CEM-C1 cells. Methods: We investigated the effect of honokiol (0-20 µM) on cell proliferation, cell cycle, cell apoptosis and autophagy in DEX-resistant CEM-C1 cells and DEX-sensitive CEM-C7 cells. We also determined the role of c-Myc protein and mRNA in the occurrence of T-ALL associated dexamethasone resistance western blot and reverse transcription-qPCR (RT-qPCR) analysis. Results: Cell Counting Kit (CCK)-8 assay shows that DEX-resistant CEM-C1 cell lines were highly resistant to dexamethasone with IC50 of 364.1 ± 29.5 µM for 48 h treatment. However, upon treatment with dexamethasone in combination with 1.5 µM of honokiol for 48 h, the IC50 of CEM-C1 cells significantly decreased to 126.2 ± 12.3 µM, and the reversal fold was 2.88. Conversely, the IC50 of CEM-C7 cells was not changed combination of dexamethasone and honokiol as compared to that of CEM-C7 cells treated with dexamethasone alone. It has been shown that honokiol induced T-ALL cell growth inhibition by apoptosis and autophagy via downregulating cell cycle-regulated proteins (Cyclin E, CDK4, and Cyclin D1) and anti-apoptotic proteins BCL-2 and upregulating pro-apoptotic proteins Bax and led to PARP cleavage. Honokiol may overcome dexamethasone resistance in DEX-resistant CEM-C1 cell lines via the suppression of c-Myc mRNA expression. Conclusion: The combination of honokiol and DEX were better than DEX alone in DEX-resistant CEM-C1 cell lines. Honokiol may regulate T-ALL-related dexamethasone resistance by affecting c-Myc.
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- Yang Liu
- Pediatric Department, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Pediatric Department, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Pediatric Department, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Liao KS, Lee YR, Chao WY, Huang YJ, Chung HC, Chen SH, Li YZ, Zhao PW, Chang HY. Honokiol Suppresses Cell Proliferation and Tumor Migration through ROS in Human Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Cells. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2024; 24:EMIDDT-EPUB-139929. [PMID: 38659261 DOI: 10.2174/0118715303295608240408082523] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Honokiol is a natural polyphenolic compound extracted from Magnolia officinali, which is commonly used material in Chinese herbal medicine, has a variety of biological functions, including anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammation, anti-microbial and anti-allergy. Although honokiol has numerous beneficial effects on human diseases, the underlying mechanisms of tumor metastasis are still unclear. Previously, we reported that honokiol suppresses thyroid cancer cell proliferation with cytotoxicity through cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and dysregulation of intracellular hemostasis. Herein, we hypothesized that the antioxidant effect of honokiol might play a critical role in thyroid cancer cell proliferation and migration. METHODS The cell viability assays, cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) activity, cell migration, and immunoblotting were performed after cells were treated with honokiol. RESULTS Based on this hypothesis, we first demonstrated that honokiol suppresses cell proliferation in two human anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) cell lines, KMH-2 and ASH-3, within a dosage- and time-dependent manner by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Next, we examined that honokiol induced ROS activation and could be suppressed by pre-treated with an antioxidant agent, N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC). Furthermore, the honokiol suppressed cell proliferation can be rescued by pre-treated with NAC. Finally, we demonstrated that honokiol inhibited ATC cell migration by modulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related markers by Western blotting. CONCLUSION Taken together, we provided the potential mechanism for treating ATC cells with honokiol, which significantly suppresses tumor proliferation and inhibits tumor metastasis in vitro through reactive oxygen species (ROS) induction.
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- Kai-Sheng Liao
- Department of Pathology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chung-Jen College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Master of Science Program in Tropical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Faculty of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Center for Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Min-Hwei College of Health Care Management, Tainan 73658, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Liu F, Zhang Y, Xia X, Han J, Cao L. Honokiol regulates ovarian cancer cell malignant behavior through YAP/TAZ pathway modulation. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2024. [PMID: 38576101 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15940] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ovarian cancer (OVCA) stands as one of the most fatal gynecological malignancies. Honokiol (HNK) has been substantiated by numerous studies for its anti-tumor activity against malignancies including OVCA. Consequently, this work was designed to elucidate the impact of HNK-mediated modulation of the YAP/TAZ pathway on the biological functions of OVCA cells. METHODS OVCA cells were subjected to treatment with varying concentrations (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 μM) of HNK, concomitant with the administration of YAP agonist (XMU). Assessment of cellular viability was executed employing the CCK-8 assay, while quantification of cellular proliferation transpired via colony formation assays. Apoptosis was ascertained using flow cytometry, and expression of apoptosis-related proteins (caspase-3, Bcl-2, Bax), EMT-related proteins (E-cadherin, N-cadherin), migration-associated proteins (MMP-2, MMP-9), and YAP/TAZ pathway-related proteins was evaluated by western blot. Transwell experiments were conducted to assess cellular migratory and invasive propensities. Xenograft tumor models were built to observe tumor growth (volume and weight), apoptosis was assessed by TUNEL staining, and Ki67 expression was evaluated through IHC. RESULTS HNK exerted inhibitory effects on the viability and proliferative capacity of OVCA cells, elicited apoptotic responses, curtailed the migratory and invasive tendencies of cells, and downregulated the YAP/TAZ pathway. Stimulation with YAP agonist (XMU-MP-1) partially attenuated the impacts of HNK on OVCA cell biology. Experiments in vivo confirmed that HNK inhibited OVCA tumor growth. CONCLUSION The outcomes of this investigation conclusively established that HNK orchestrated the modulation of the YAP/TAZ pathway, thereby exerting control over the malignant phenotypic manifestations of OVCA cells. The ascertained function of HNK in restraining cellular proliferation and tumor progression provided novel evidence of its anti-proliferative activity within OVCA cells.
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- Fang Liu
- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China
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Zhang Z, Chen T, Yin X, Wang W, Li W, Chen X, Ma J, Long Y. Honokiol inhibits Botryosphaeria dothidea, the causal pathogen of kiwifruit soft rot, by targeting membrane lipid biosynthesis. Pest Manag Sci 2024; 80:1779-1794. [PMID: 38031205 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7910] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Kiwifruit soft rot is mainly caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea, representing a considerable threat to kiwifruit industry. This investigation assessed the inhibitory consequences and mechanisms of honokiol against B. dothidea, evaluating the inhibitory effects and underlying mechanism. RESULTS A strain of B.dothidea (XFCT-2) was isolated from infected soft rot kiwifruit. The findings indicate that honokiol hindered the mycelial growth, conidial germination, and pathogenicity of B. dothidea in a dose-dependent manner, both in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, ultrastructural examinations showed that honokiol impaired the integrity of B. dothidea, leading to an elevation in cell membrane permeability, engendering a multitude of intracellular substance extravasations and hampering energy metabolism. Transcriptome analysis exhibited that honokiol-regulated genes were related to membrane lipid biosynthesis, comprising ACC1, FAS2, Arp2, gk, Cesle, and Etnk1. These findings indicate that honokiol impedes B. dothidea by obstructing lipid biosynthesis within the cell membrane and compromising its integrity, halting the growth of the mycelia, which could potentially cause cellular demise. CONCLUSION This investigation illustrates how honokiol functions as an eco-friendly approach to prevent the occurrence of soft rot in kiwifruits. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Zhuzhu Zhang
- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- Teaching Experiment Farm, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- Teaching Experiment Farm, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Research Center for Engineering Technology of Kiwifruit, Institute of Crop Protection, College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- Teaching Experiment Farm, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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Xu S, Yan S, You J, Wu X. Antibacterial Micelles-Loaded Carboxymethyl Chitosan/Oxidized Konjac Glucomannan Composite Hydrogels for Enhanced Wound Repairing. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:13563-13572. [PMID: 38449378 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19268] [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] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Antibacterial hydrogels have emerged as a promising approach for effective wound treatment. However, despite extensive research on the fabrication of antibacterial hydrogels, it remains challenging to develop injectable, biocompatible, transparent, and mass-producible hydrogels with antibacterial properties. In this study, we successfully fabricated an antibacterial drug-loaded composite hydrogel, named CC45/OKG40/HS, through a Schiff base reaction between carboxymethyl chitosan (CC) and oxidized konjac glucomannan (OKG), followed by the encapsulation of stevioside-stabilized honokiol (HS) micelles. The CC45/OKG40/HS hydrogel exhibited several favorable properties, including a short gel time (<10 min), high water content (>92%), injectability, good adhesiveness, self-healing ability, and high transparency. In vitro experiments confirmed its excellent antibacterial properties, antioxidant activities, and high biocompatibility (no cytotoxicity, hemolysis ratio <5%). Furthermore, in vivo evaluation demonstrated that the CC45/OKG40/HS0.5 hydrogel accelerated wound healing by relieving inflammatory responses and enhancing re-epithelization. Given its feasibility for mass production, the findings showed that the CC45/OKG40/HS hydrogel has the potential as an advanced antibacterial wound dressing for commercial use.
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- Shuo Xu
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou 53, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou 53, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Youyi Road 368, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou 53, Qingdao 266042, China
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Pan C, Li Q, Xiong S, Yang Y, Yang Y, Huang C, Wang ZP. Delivery Strategies, Structural Modification, and Pharmacological Mechanisms of Honokiol: A Comprehensive Review. Chem Biodivers 2024:e202302032. [PMID: 38308434 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202302032] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Honokiol (HK) is a traditional Chinese herbal bioactive compound that originates mainly from the Magnoliaspecies, traditionally used to treat anxiety and stroke, as well as alleviation of flu symptoms. This natural product and its derivatives displayed diverse biological activities, including anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and antimicrobial activities. However, its poor bioavailability and pharmacological activity require primary consideration in the development of HK-based drugs. Recent innovative HK formulations based on the nanotechnology approach allowed for improvement in both bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy. Chemical derivation and drug combination are also effective strategies to ameliorate the drawbacks of HK. In recent years, studies on HK derivatives and compositions have made great progress in the treatment of cancer, inflammation, antibacterial, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular diseases, demonstrating better activity than HK. The objective of this review is an examination of the recent developments in the field of pharmacological activity of HK and its drug-related issues, and approaches to improve its physicochemical and biological properties, including solubility, stability, and bioavailability. Recent patents and the ongoing clinical trials in HK are also summarized.
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- Congying Pan
- Chongqing University, chongqing key laboratory of natural product synthesis and drug research, school of pharmaceutical sciences, No.55 Daxuecheng South Road, Shapingba, Chongqing 401331, 401331, Chongqing, CHINA
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- Chongqing University, chongqing key laboratory of natural product synthesis and drug research, school of pharmaceutical sciences, No.55 Daxuecheng South Road, Shapingba, Chongqing 401331, 401331, Chongqing, CHINA
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- Chongqing University, chongqing key laboratory of natural product synthesis and drug research, school of pharmaceutical sciences, No.55 Daxuecheng South Road, Shapingba, Chongqing 401331, Chong, CHINA
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- Chongqing University, chongqing key laboratory of natural product synthesis and drug research, school of pharmaceutical sciences, No.55 Daxuecheng South Road, Shapingba, Chongqing 401331, Chongqing, CHINA
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- Chongqing Energy College, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, No. 2 Fuxing Avenue, Shuangfu New District, Jiangjin District,, ChongQing, CHINA
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- Chongqing University, chongqing key laboratory of natural product synthesis and drug research, school of pharmaceutical sciences, No. 55, South University Town Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, Zip or Postal Code, chongqing, CHINA
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- Chongqing Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District,, ChongQing, CHINA
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Liu D, Wang L, Li H, Li D, Zhou J, Wang J, Zhang Q, Cai D. Co-Delivery of Gemcitabine and Honokiol by Lipid Bilayer-Coated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Enhances Pancreatic Cancer Therapy via Targeting Depletion of Tumor Stroma. Molecules 2024; 29:675. [PMID: 38338418 PMCID: PMC10856273 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030675] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Syndecan-1 (SDC1) modified lipid bilayer (LB)-coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) to co-deliver gemcitabine (GEM) and honokiol (HNK) were prepared for the targeting treatment of pancreatic cancer. The encapsulation efficiencies of GEM and HNK in SDC1-LB-MSN-GEM/HNK were determined to be 60.3 ± 3.2% and 73.0 ± 1.1%. The targeting efficiency of SDC1-LB-MSN-GEM/HNK was investigated in BxPC-3 cells in vitro. The fluorescence intensity in the cells treated with SDC1-LB-MSN-Cou6 was 2-fold of LB-MSN-Cou6-treated cells, which was caused by SDC1/IGF1R-mediated endocytosis. As anticipated, its cytotoxicity was significantly increased. Furthermore, the mechanism was verified that SDC1-LB-MSN-HNK induced tumor cell apoptosis through the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. Finally, the biodistribution, tumor growth inhibition, and preliminary safety studies were performed on BALB/c nude mice bearing BxPC-3 tumor models. The tumor growth inhibition index of SDC1-LB-MSN-GEM/HNK was 56.19%, which was 1.45-fold and 1.33-fold higher than that of the free GEM/HNK and LB-MSN-GEM/HNK treatment groups, respectively. As a result, SDC1-LB-MSN-GEM/HNK combined advantages of both GEM and HNK and simultaneously targeted and eliminated pancreatic cancerous and cancer-associated stromal cells. In summary, the present study demonstrated a new strategy of synergistic GEM and HNK to enhance the therapeutic effect of pancreatic cancer via the targeting depletion of tumor stroma.
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (D.L.); (L.W.); (H.L.); (D.L.); (J.Z.); (J.W.)
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (D.L.); (L.W.); (H.L.); (D.L.); (J.Z.); (J.W.)
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Lin X, Zhang H, Chu Y, Zhang Y, Xu C, Xie H, Ruan Q, Lin J, Huang C, Chai D. Honokiol ameliorates angiotensin II-induced cardiac hypertrophy by promoting dissociation of the Nur77-LKB1 complex and activating the AMPK pathway. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18028. [PMID: 37985436 PMCID: PMC10805491 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18028] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is a key contributor to heart failure, and the molecular mechanisms underlying honokiol (HNK)-mediated cardioprotection against this condition remain worth further exploring. This study aims to investigate the effect of HNK on angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced myocardial hypertrophy and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to Ang II infusion, followed by HNK or vehicle treatment for 4 weeks. Our results showed that HNK treatment protected against Ang II-induced myocardial hypertrophy, fibrosis and dysfunction in vivo and inhibited Ang II-induced hypertrophy in neonatal rat ventricular myocytes in vitro. Mechanistically, HNK suppressed the Ang II-induced Nur77 expression at the transcriptional level and promoted ubiquitination-mediated degradation of Nur77, leading to dissociation of the Nur77-LKB1 complex. This facilitated the translocation of LKB1 into the cytoplasm and activated the LKB1-AMPK pathway. Our findings suggest that HNK attenuates pathological remodelling and cardiac dysfunction induced by Ang II by promoting dissociation of the Nur77-LKB1 complex and subsequent activation of AMPK signalling. This study uncovers a novel role of HNK on the LKB1-AMPK pathway to protect against cardiac hypertrophy.
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- Xiaoyan Lin
- Echocardiological Department, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Cardiovascular Department, Fujian Institute of Hypertension, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Cardiovascular Department, Fujian Institute of Hypertension, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Cardiovascular Department, Fujian Institute of Hypertension, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Cardiovascular Department, Fujian Institute of Hypertension, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Cardiovascular Department, Fujian Institute of Hypertension, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Echocardiological Department, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Cardiovascular Department, Fujian Institute of Hypertension, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Cardiovascular Department, Fujian Institute of Hypertension, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Cardiovascular Department, Fujian Institute of Hypertension, The First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
- Cardiovascular Department, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Branch of the First Affiliated HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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Pan N, Shi J, Du S, Qiu Z, Ran Q, Guo Y, Ma A, Zhang Q, Sang A, Yang X. Honokiol Attenuates Choroidal Neovascularization by Inhibiting the Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-α/Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Axis via Nuclear Transcription Factor-Kappa B Activation. Curr Eye Res 2024; 49:88-96. [PMID: 37707827 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2023.2259634] [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: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Honokiol is a lignan isolated from Magnolia officinalis and exhibits anti-angiogenic properties. This study was conducted to investigate the role of honokiol in choroidal neovascularization. METHODS C57BL/6 mice were treated with honokiol at 10-20 mg/kg by daily intraperitoneal injection from day 1 to 6 after laser photocoagulation. ARPE-19 cells were cultured under hypoxic conditions with or without the presence of honokiol. After laser photocoagulation and honokiol treatment, hematoxylin and eosin staining, immunofluorescence and fundus fluorescein angiography were used to analyze the effect of honokiol on choroidal neovascularization formation. Quantitative real-time PCR, western blot, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, immunofluorescence, luciferase assay, and chromatin immunoprecipitation were performed to explore the mechanism of honokiol in the pathological process of choroidal neovascularization. Finally, the role of honokiol on the human choroidal vascular endothelial cells was detected by using 5-ethynyl-20-deoxyuridine assay, Transwell and Tube formation assays. RESULTS The results of hematoxylin and eosin staining and immunofluorescence suggested that honokiol reduced the thickness, length, and area of choroidal neovascularization lesions in laser-induced choroidal neovascularization mouse model. Fundus fluorescein angiography showed that choroidal neovascularization leakage was reduced in honokiol group and the concentration of 20 mg/kg showed better effects. Mechanism studies have shown that honokiol exerted inhibitory effects on choroidal neovascularization by inactivating hypoxia-inducible factor-1α/vascular endothelial growth factor axis through the nuclear transcription factor-kappa B signaling pathway. The same results were obtained in ARPE-19 cells under hypoxic conditions. Furthermore, the conditional medium of retinal pigmented epithelial cells promoted the proliferation, migration, and tube formation of human choroidal vascular endothelial cells, while honokiol reversed these. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that honokiol attenuated choroidal neovascularization formation by inactivating the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α/vascular endothelial growth factor axis through nuclear transcription factor-kappa B signaling pathway.
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- Ningxin Pan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Chen X, Zhang M, Zhou F, Gu Z, Li Y, Yu T, Peng C, Zhou L, Li X, Zhu D, Zhang X, Yu C. SIRT3 Activator Honokiol Inhibits Th17 Cell Differentiation and Alleviates Colitis. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2023; 29:1929-1940. [PMID: 37335900 PMCID: PMC10697418 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izad099] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Honokiol (HKL), a natural extract of the bark of the magnolia tree and an activator of the mitochondrial protein sirtuin-3 (SIRT3), has been proposed to possess anti-inflammatory effects. This study investigated the inhibitory effects of HKL on T helper (Th) 17 cell differentiation in colitis. METHODS Serum and biopsies from 20 participants with ulcerative colitis (UC) and 18 healthy volunteers were collected for the test of serum cytokines, flow cytometry analysis (FACS), and relative messenger RNA (mRNA) levels of T cell subsets, as well as the expression of SIRT3 and phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription/retinoic acid-related orphan nuclear receptor γt (p-STAT3/RORγt) signal pathway in colon tissues. In vitro, naïve clusters of differentiation (CD) 4 + T cells isolated from the mouse spleen differentiated to subsets including Th1, Th2, Th17, and regulatory T (Treg) cells. Peripheral blood monocytes (PBMCs) from healthy volunteers were induced to the polarization of Th17 cells. After HKL treatment, changes in T cell subsets, related cytokines, and transcription factors were measured. The dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis and interleukin (IL)-10-deficient mice were intraperitoneally injected with HKL. These experiments were conducted to study the effect of HKL on the development, cytokines, and expression of signaling pathway proteins in colitis. RESULTS Patients with UC had higher serum IL-17 and a higher proportion of Th17 differentiation in blood compared with healthy participants; while IL-10 level and the proportion of Treg cells were lower. Higher relative mRNA levels of RORγt and a lower SIRT3 expression in colon tissues were observed. In vitro, HKL had little effect on the differentiation of naïve CD4+ T cells to Th1, Th2, or Treg cells, but it downregulated IL-17 levels and the Th17 cell ratio in CD4+ T cells from the mouse spleen and human PBMCs under Th17 polarization. Even with a STAT3 activator, HKL still significantly inhibited IL-17 levels. In DSS-induced colitis mice and IL-10 deficient mice treated with HKL, the length of the colon, weight loss, disease activity index, and histopathological scores were improved, IL-17 and IL-21 levels, and the proportion of Th17 cells were decreased. Sirtuin-3 expression was increased, whereas STAT3 phosphorylation and RORγt expression were inhibited in the colon tissue of mice after HKL treatment. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated that HKL could partially protect against colitis by regulating Th17 differentiation through activating SIRT3, leading to inhibition of the STAT3/RORγt signaling pathway. These results provide new insights into the protective effects of HKL against colitis and may facilitate the research of new drugs for inflammatory bowel disease.
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- Xiaotian Chen
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Shanghai 200001, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210017, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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- The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics/National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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Li F, Ye C, Wang X, Li X, Wang X. Honokiol ameliorates cigarette smoke-induced damage of airway epithelial cells via the SIRT3/SOD2 signalling pathway. J Cell Mol Med 2023; 27:4009-4020. [PMID: 37795870 PMCID: PMC10746946 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17981] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Cigarette smoking can cause damage of airway epithelial cells and contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Honokiol is originally isolated from Magnolia obovata with multiple biological activities. Here, we investigated the protective effects of honokiol on cigarette smoke extract (CSE)-induced injury of BEAS-2B cells. BEAS-2B cells were treated with 300 mg/L CSE to construct an in vitro cell injury model, and cells were further treated with 2, 5 and 10 μM honokiol, then cell viability and LDH leakage were analysed by CCK-8 and LDH assay kits, respectively. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry analysis. ELISA was used to measure the levels of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-ɑ, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8 and MCP-1. The results showed that honokiol (0.5-20 μM) showed non-toxic effects on BEAS-2B cells. Treatment with honokiol (2, 5 and 10 μM) reduced CSE (300 mg/L)-induced decrease in cell viability and apoptosis in BEAS-2B cells. Honokiol also decreased CSE-induced inflammation through inhibiting expression and secretion of inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-ɑ, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8 and MCP-1. Moreover, honokiol repressed CSE-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, decrease of ATP content and mitochondrial biogenesis, as well as mitochondrial membrane potential. Mechanistically, honokiol promoted the expression of SIRT3 and its downstream target genes, which are critical regulators of mitochondrial function and oxidative stress. Silencing of SIRT3 reversed the protective effects of honokiol on CSE-induced damage and mitochondrial dysfunction in BEAS-2B cells. These results indicated that honokiol attenuated CSE-induced damage of airway epithelial cells through regulating SIRT3/SOD2 signalling pathway.
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- Fei Li
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care MedicineShanxi Provincial People's HospitalTaiyuanChina
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- The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyShanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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Li X, Guan S, Li H, Li D, Liu D, Wang J, Zhu W, Xing G, Yue L, Cai D, Zhang Q. Polysialic acid-functionalized liposomes for efficient honokiol delivery to inhibit breast cancer growth and metastasis. Drug Deliv 2023; 30:2181746. [PMID: 36803115 PMCID: PMC9946320 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2023.2181746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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To improve the anti-metastasis effects of honokiol (HNK) on breast cancer, we designed cationic liposomes (Lip) in which HNK was encapsulated into Lip, and its surface was modified with negatively charged polysialic acid (PSA-Lip-HNK) for efficient treatment of breast cancer. PSA-Lip-HNK possessed a homogeneous spherical shape and high encapsulation efficiency. In vitro 4T1 cell experiments indicated that PSA-Lip-HNK increased cellular uptake and cytotoxicity via the endocytosis pathway mediated by PSA and selectin receptors. Furthermore, the significant antitumor metastasis impact of PSA-Lip-HNK was confirmed by wound healing and cell migration and invasion. Enhanced in vivo tumor accumulation of the PSA-Lip-HNK was observed in 4T1 tumor-bearing mice by living fluorescence imaging. For in vivo antitumor experiments using 4T1 tumor-bearing mice, PSA-Lip-HNK exhibited a higher tumor growth and metastasis inhibition compared with unmodified liposomes. Therefore, we believe that PSA-Lip-HNK well combined biocompatible PSA nano-delivery and chemotherapy, providing a promising drug delivery approach for metastatic breast cancer therapy.
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- Xin Li
- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China
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- College of Pathology, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China,CONTACT Qi Zhang
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China,Defu Cai
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- Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, P.R. China,Liling Yue Institute of Medicine and Drug Research, Qiqihar Medical University, No. 333, Bukui Street, Jianhua Distict, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province, 161006, P.R. China
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Hu M, Jiang W, Ye C, Hu T, Yu Q, Meng M, Sun L, Liang J, Chen Y. Honokiol attenuates high glucose-induced peripheral neuropathy via inhibiting ferroptosis and activating AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α pathway in Schwann cells. Phytother Res 2023; 37:5787-5802. [PMID: 37580045 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7984] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Schwann cells injury induced by high glucose (HG) contributes to the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Honokiol has been reported to regulate glucose metabolism, however, its effect on DPN and the precise molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the role of AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α axis in the protective effects of honokiol on DPN. The biochemical assay and JC-1 staining results demonstrated that honokiol reduced HG-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis as well as mitochondrial dysfunction in Schwann cells. RT-qPCR and western blotting were utilized to investigate the mechanism of action of honokiol, and the results showed that HG-induced inhibition of AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α axis and changes of downstream gene expression profile were restored by honokiol. Moreover, silencing of Sirt1 by siRNA delivery markedly diminished the changes of gene expression profile induced by honokiol in HG-induced Schwann cells. More importantly, we found that administration of honokiol remarkably attenuated DPN via improving sciatic nerve conduction velocity and increasing thermal and mechanical sensitivity in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Collectively, these results demonstrate that honokiol can attenuate HG-induced Schwann cells injury and peripheral nerve dysfunction, suggesting a novel potential strategy for treatment of DPN.
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- Man Hu
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-throughput Drug Screening Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-throughput Drug Screening Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-throughput Drug Screening Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-throughput Drug Screening Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Wudang Local Chinese Medicine Research, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-throughput Drug Screening Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-throughput Drug Screening Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-throughput Drug Screening Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-throughput Drug Screening Technology, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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Yang J, Shang J, Yang L, Wei D, Wang X, Deng Q, Zhong Z, Ye Y, Zhou M. Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Honokiol: Enhancing Therapeutic Potential and Overcoming Limitations. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:6639-6665. [PMID: 38026538 PMCID: PMC10656744 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s431409] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Honokiol (HNK) is a small-molecule polyphenol that has garnered considerable attention due to its diverse pharmacological properties, including antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-obesity effects. However, its clinical application is restricted by challenges such as low solubility, poor bioavailability, and rapid metabolism. To overcome these limitations, researchers have developed a variety of nano-formulations for HNK delivery. These nano-formulations offer advantages such as enhanced solubility, improved bioavailability, extended circulation time, and targeted drug delivery. However, existing reviews of HNK primarily focus on its clinical and pharmacological features, leaving a gap in the comprehensive evaluation of HNK delivery systems based on nanotechnology. This paper aims to bridge this gap by comprehensively reviewing different types of nanomaterials used for HNK delivery over the past 15 years. These materials encompass vesicle delivery systems, nanoparticles, polymer micelles, nanogels, and various other nanocarriers. The paper details various HNK nano-delivery strategies and summarizes their latest applications, development prospects, and future challenges. To compile this review, we conducted an extensive search using keywords such as "honokiol", "nanotechnology", and "drug delivery system" on reputable databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, covering the period from 2008 to 2023. Through this search, we identified and selected approximately 90 articles that met our specific criteria.
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- Jing Yang
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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Li J, Chen YF, Gao L, Li YJ, Feng DX. Honokiol Prevents Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction in Mice with Severe Acute Pancreatitis and Inhibits JAK/STAT1 Pathway and Acetylation of HMGB1. Chin J Integr Med 2023:10.1007/s11655-023-3562-y. [PMID: 37943488 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-023-3562-y] [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] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of honokiol (HON) and the role of high-mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) on the pathogenesis of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS Thirty mice were numbered according to weight, and randomly divided into 5 groups using a random number table, including control, SAP, SAP and normal saline (SAP+NS), SAP and ethyl pyruvate (SAP+EP), or SAP+HON groups, 6 mice in each group. Samples of pancreas, intestine, and blood were collected 12 h after SAP model induction for examination of pathologic changes, immune function alterations by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and Western blot. In vitro experiments, macrophages were divided into 5 groups, the control, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), LPS+DMSO (DMSO), LPS+anti-HMGB1 monoclonal antibody (mAb), and LPS+ HON groups. The tight connection level was determined by transmission electron microscopy and fluorescein isothiocyanate-labeled. The location and acetylation of HMGB1 were measured by Western blot. Finally, pyridone 6 and silencing signal transducer and activator of the transcription 1 (siSTAT1) combined with honokiol were added to determine whether the Janus kinase (JAK)/ STAT1 participated in the regulation of honokiol on HMGB1. The protein expression levels of HMGB1, JAK, and STAT1 were detected using Western blot. RESULTS Mice with SAP had inflammatory injury in the pancreas, bleeding of intestinal tissues, and cells with disrupted histology. Mice in the SAP+HON group had significantly fewer pathological changes. Mice with SAP also had significant increases in the serum levels of amylase, lipase, HMGB1, tumor necrosis factor- α, interleukin-6, diamine oxidase, endotoxin-1, and procalcitonin. Mice in the SAP+HON group did not show these abnormalities (P<0.01). Studies of Caco-2 cells indicated that LPS increased the levels of occludin and claudin-1 as well as tight junction permeability, decreased the levels of junctional adhesion molecule C, and elevated intercellular permeability (P<0.01). HON treatment blocked these effects. Studies of macrophages indicated that LPS led to low nuclear levels of HMGB1, however, HON treatment increased the nuclear level of HMGB1 (P<0.01). HON treatment also inhibited the expressions of JAK1, JAK2, and STAT1 (P<0.01) and increased the acetylation of HMGB1 (P<0.05). CONCLUSION HON prevented intestinal barrier dysfunction in SAP by inhibiting HMGB1 acetylation and JAK/STAT1 pathway.
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- Jie Li
- Department of General Surgery, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200062, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200062, China.
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Li M, Plecitá-Hlavatá L, Dobrinskikh E, McKeon BA, Gandjeva A, Riddle S, Laux A, Prasad RR, Kumar S, Tuder RM, Zhang H, Hu CJ, Stenmark KR. SIRT3 Is a Critical Regulator of Mitochondrial Function of Fibroblasts in Pulmonary Hypertension. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 2023; 69:570-583. [PMID: 37343939 PMCID: PMC10633840 DOI: 10.1165/rcmb.2022-0360oc] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a heterogeneous and life-threatening cardiopulmonary disorder in which mitochondrial dysfunction is believed to drive pathogenesis, although the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. To determine if abnormal SIRT3 (sirtuin 3) activity is related to mitochondrial dysfunction in adventitial fibroblasts from patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) and hypoxic PH calves (PH-Fibs) and whether SIRT3 could be a potential therapeutic target to improve mitochondrial function, SIRT3 concentrations in control fibroblasts, PH-Fibs, and lung tissues were determined using quantitative real-time PCR and western blot. SIRT3 deacetylase activity in cells and lung tissues was determined using western blot, immunohistochemistry staining, and immunoprecipitation. Glycolysis and mitochondrial function in fibroblasts were measured using respiratory analysis and fluorescence-lifetime imaging microscopy. The effects of restoring SIRT3 activity (by overexpression of SIRT3 with plasmid, activation SIRT3 with honokiol, and supplementation with the SIRT3 cofactor nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide [NAD+]) on mitochondrial protein acetylation, mitochondrial function, cell proliferation, and gene expression in PH-Fibs were also investigated. We found that SIRT3 concentrations were decreased in PH-Fibs and PH lung tissues, and its cofactor, NAD+, was also decreased in PH-Fibs. Increased acetylation in overall mitochondrial proteins and SIRT3-specific targets (MPC1 [mitochondrial pyruvate carrier 1] and MnSOD2 [mitochondrial superoxide dismutase]), as well as decreased MnSOD2 activity, was identified in PH-Fibs and PH lung tissues. Normalization of SIRT3 activity, by increasing its expression with plasmid or with honokiol and supplementation with its cofactor NAD+, reduced mitochondrial protein acetylation, improved mitochondrial function, inhibited proliferation, and induced apoptosis in PH-Fibs. Thus, our study demonstrated that restoration of SIRT3 activity in PH-Fibs can reduce mitochondrial protein acetylation and restore mitochondrial function and PH-Fib phenotype in PH.
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- Min Li
- Cardiovascular Pulmonary Research Laboratories, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine
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- Laboratory of Pancreatic Islet Research, Institute of Physiology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Cardiovascular Pulmonary Research Laboratories, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado; and
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- Cardiovascular Pulmonary Research Laboratories, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine
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- Department of Craniofacial Biology, and
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- Cardiovascular Pulmonary Research Laboratories, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine
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- Cardiovascular Pulmonary Research Laboratories, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado; and
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- Cardiovascular Pulmonary Research Laboratories, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine
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- Cardiovascular Pulmonary Research Laboratories, Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine
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Xin L, Li F, Yu H, Xiong Q, Hou Q, Meng Y. Honokiol alleviates radiation-induced premature ovarian failure via enhancing Nrf2. Am J Reprod Immunol 2023; 90:e13769. [PMID: 37766410 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13769] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The ovary is highly sensitive to radiation, and patients receiving radiotherapy are at significant risk of premature ovarian failure (POF). This study aimed to explore the radioprotective effect of honokiol (HKL) on ionizing radiation (IR)-induced POF. METHODS Female C57BL/6 mice were administered intraperitoneally with vehicle or HKL once daily for 7 days. On day 7, the mice in the IR and HKL+IR groups were exposed to 3.2 Gy whole-body radiation for one hour after the intraperitoneal injection and sacrificed 12 or 72 h after radiation exposure. The gonadosomatic index (GSI) was calculated. Blood samples were collected for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Ovaries were harvested for histological examination, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, TUNEL, western blot, and qPCR. The fertility assessment was evaluated by calculating live offspring number. RESULTS The optimum dose of HKL against radiation was 10 mg/kg via intraperitoneal injection. POF was induced 72 h after irradiation with significantly downregulated proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). The numbers of primordial and preantral follicles decreased significantly after irradiation (p < .001), whereas the number of atretic follicles increased (p < .001). The serum levels of estradiol (E2 ) and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) decreased to 50% of the control group after irradiation (p < .05). Moreover, the GSI after irradiation was 27% lower than in the control group (p < .05). The number of offspring in the IR group dropped by 50% compared with the control group (p < .05). HKL pretreatment protected the animals' fertility, GSI, PCNA, serum levels of E2 and AMH, and the number of primordial and preantral follicles. Significant upregulation of apoptosis-related proteins such as Pho-P53, Bax, Cyto C, C-caspase-3, C-PARP, and pyroptosis-related proteins such as Pho-NF-κB p65, NLRP3, caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18 was observed after irradiation, while the expression of Bcl-2 decreased. HKL pretreatment prevented these changes. After irradiation, malondialdehyde (MDA), Nrf2, and HO-1 were upregulated. HKL treatment activated the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 and promoted the nucleus translocation of Nrf2. Furthermore, HKL did not affect ovarian reserves under physiological conditions. CONCLUSIONS HKL ameliorated IR-induced POF by inhibiting apoptosis and pyroptosis by enhancing Nrf2 expression and translocation.
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- Lingli Xin
- Department of Graduate Administration, General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PLA Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nuclear Radiation Injury and Monitoring, The PLA Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nuclear Radiation Injury and Monitoring, The PLA Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PLA Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Graduate Administration, General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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Debsharma S, Pramanik S, Bindu S, Mazumder S, Das T, Saha D, De R, Nag S, Banerjee C, Siddiqui AA, Ghosh Z, Bandyopadhyay U. Honokiol, an inducer of sirtuin-3, protects against non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastric mucosal mitochondrial pathology, apoptosis and inflammatory tissue injury. Br J Pharmacol 2023; 180:2317-2340. [PMID: 36914615 DOI: 10.1111/bph.16070] [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: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Mitochondrial oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis primarily underlie gastric mucosal injury caused by the widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Alternative gastroprotective strategies are therefore needed. Sirtuin-3 pivotally maintains mitochondrial structural integrity and metabolism while preventing oxidative stress; however, its relevance to gastric injury was never explored. Here, we have investigated whether and how sirtuin-3 stimulation by the phytochemical, honokiol, could rescue NSAID-induced gastric injury. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Gastric injury in rats induced by indomethacin was used to assess the effects of honokiol. Next-generation sequencing-based transcriptomics followed by functional validation identified the gastroprotective function of sirtuin-3. Flow cytometry, immunoblotting, qRT-PCR and immunohistochemistry were used measure effects on oxidative stress, mitochondrial dynamics, electron transport chain function, and markers of inflammation and apoptosis. Sirtuin-3 deacetylase activity was also estimated and gastric luminal pH was measured. KEY RESULTS Indomethacin down-regulated sirtuin-3 to induce oxidative stress, mitochondrial hyperacetylation, 8-oxoguanine DNA glycosylase 1 depletion, mitochondrial DNA damage, respiratory chain defect and mitochondrial fragmentation leading to severe mucosal injury. Indomethacin dose-dependently inhibited sirtuin-3 deacetylase activity. Honokiol prevented mitochondrial oxidative damage and inflammatory tissue injury by attenuating indomethacin-induced depletion of both sirtuin-3 and its transcriptional regulators PGC1α and ERRα. Honokiol also accelerated gastric wound healing but did not alter gastric acid secretion, unlike lansoprazole. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Sirtuin-3 stimulation by honokiol prevented and reversed NSAID-induced gastric injury through maintaining mitochondrial integrity. Honokiol did not affect gastric acid secretion. Sirtuin-3 stimulation by honokiol may be utilized as a mitochondria-based, acid-independent novel gastroprotective strategy against NSAIDs.
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- Subhashis Debsharma
- Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, Raja Peary Mohan College, Uttarpara, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Bioinformatics, Bose Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Bioinformatics, Bose Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Ming-Xin Guo MM, Wu X, Feng YF, Hu ZQ. Research Progress on the Structural Modification of Magnolol and Honokiol and the Biological Activities of Their Derivatives. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202300754. [PMID: 37401658 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Magnolol and Honokiol are the primary active components that have been identified and extracted from Magnolia officinalis, and several investigations have demonstrated that they have significant pharmacological effects. Despite their therapeutic benefits for a wide range of illnesses, research on and the implementation of these compounds have been hindered by their poor water solubility and low bioavailability. Researchers are continually using chemical methods to alter their structures to make them more effective in treating and preventing diseases. Researchers are also continuously developing derivative drugs with high efficacy and few adverse effects. This article summarizes and analyzes derivatives with significant biological activities reported in recent research obtained by structural modification. The modification sites have mainly focused on the phenolic hydroxy groups, benzene rings, and diene bonds. Changes to the allyl bisphenol structure will result in unexpected benefits, including high activity, low toxicity, and good bioavailability. Furthermore, alongside earlier experimental research in our laboratory, the structure-activity relationships of magnolol and honokiol were preliminarily summarized, providing experimental evidence for improving their development and utilization.
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- M M Ming-Xin Guo
- Department of pharmacy, the Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Wuxi, Yixing, 214200, China
- New Drug Research and Development Center, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- New Drug Research and Development Center, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- New Drug Research and Development Center, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of pharmacy, the Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Wuxi, Yixing, 214200, China
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Borgonetti V, Galeotti N. Honokiol-Rich Magnolia officinalis Bark Extract Attenuates Trauma-Induced Neuropathic Pain. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1518. [PMID: 37627513 PMCID: PMC10451803 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12081518] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Neuropathic pain (NP) affects about 8% of the general population. Current analgesic therapies have limited efficacy, making NP one of the most difficult to treat pain conditions. Evidence indicates that excessive oxidative stress can contribute to the onset of chronic NP and several natural antioxidant compounds have shown promising efficacy in NP models. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the pain-relieving activity of honokiol (HNK)-rich standardized extract of Magnolia officinalis Rehder & E. Wilson bark (MOE), well known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, in the spared nerve injury (SNI) model. The molecular mechanisms and efficacy toward neuroinflammation were investigated in spinal cord samples from SNI mice and LPS-stimulated BV2 microglia cells. MOE and HNK showed antioxidant activity. MOE (30 mg/kg p.o.) produced an antiallodynic effect in SNI mice in the absence of locomotor impairment, reduced spinal p-p38, p-JNK1, iNOS, p-p65, IL-1ß, and Nrf2 overexpression, increased IL-10 and MBP levels and attenuated the Notch signaling pathway by reducing Jagged1 and NEXT. These effects were prevented by the CB1 antagonist AM251. HNK reduced the proinflammatory response of LPS-stimulated BV2 and reduced Jagged1 overexpression. MOE and HNK, by modulating oxidative and proinflammatory responses, might represent interesting candidates for NP management.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Section of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Florence, Viale G. Pieraccini 6, 50139 Florence, Italy;
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Salgado-Benvindo C, Leijs AA, Thaler M, Tas A, Arbiser JL, Snijder EJ, van Hemert MJ. Honokiol Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Replication in Cell Culture at a Post-Entry Step. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0327322. [PMID: 37212560 PMCID: PMC10269499 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03273-22] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in 2019, and the resulting pandemic has already caused the death of over 6 million people. There are currently few antivirals approved for treatment of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and more options would be beneficial, not only now but also to increase our preparedness for future coronavirus outbreaks. Honokiol is a small molecule from magnolia trees for which several biological effects have been reported, including anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Honokiol has also been shown to inhibit several viruses in cell culture. In this study, we determined that honokiol protected Vero E6 cells from SARS-CoV-2-mediated cytopathic effect, with a 50% effective concentration of 7.8 μM. In viral load reduction assays, honokiol decreased viral RNA copies as well as viral infectious progeny titers. The compound also inhibited SARS-CoV-2 replication in the more relevant human A549 cells expressing angiotensin converting enzyme 2 and transmembrane protease serine 2. Time-of-addition and other assays showed that honokiol inhibited virus replication at a post-entry step of the replication cycle. Honokiol was also effective against more recent variants of SARS-CoV-2, including Omicron, and it inhibited other human coronaviruses as well. Our study suggests that honokiol is an interesting molecule to be evaluated further in animal studies and, when successful, maybe even in clinical trials to investigate its effect on virus replication and pathogenic (inflammatory) host responses. IMPORTANCE Honokiol is a compound that shows both anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects, and therefore its effect on SARS-CoV-2 infection was assessed. This small molecule inhibited SARS-CoV-2 replication in various cell-based infection systems, with up to an ~1,000-fold reduction in virus titer. In contrast to earlier reports, our study clearly showed that honokiol acts on a postentry step of the replication cycle. Honokiol also inhibited different recent SARS-CoV-2 variants and other human coronaviruses (Middle East respiratory syndrome CoV and SARS-CoV), demonstrating its broad spectrum of antiviral activity. The anticoronavirus effect, combined with its anti-inflammatory properties, make honokiol an interesting compound to be further explored in animal coronavirus infection models.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Division of Dermatology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Le HTN, Rijal S, Jang SH, Park SA, Park SJ, Jung W, Han SK. Inhibitory Effects of Honokiol on Substantia Gelatinosa Neurons of the Trigeminal Subnucleus Caudalis in Juvenile Mice. Neuroscience 2023; 521:89-101. [PMID: 37142181 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2023.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Inhibitory neurotransmitters such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glycine are known to be abundant in the substantia gelatinosa (SG) of the trigeminal subnucleus caudalis (Vc). Thus, it has been recognized as an initial synaptic site for regulating orofacial nociceptive stimuli. Honokiol, a principal active ingredient derived from the bark of Magnolia officinalis, has been exploited in traditional remedies with multiple biological effects, including anti-nociception on humans. However, the anti-nociceptive mechanism of honokiol on SG neurons of the Vc remains fully elusive. In this study, effects of honokiol on SG neurons of the Vc in mice were investigated using the whole-cell patch-clamp method. In a concentration-dependent manner, honokiol significantly enhanced frequencies of spontaneous postsynaptic currents (sPSCs) that were independent of action potential generation. Notably, honokiol-induced increase in the frequency of sPSCs was attributed to the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters through both glycinergic and GABAergic pre-synaptic terminals. Furthermore, higher concentration of honokiol induced inward currents that were noticeably attenuated in the presence of picrotoxin (a GABAA receptor antagonist) or strychnine (a glycine receptor antagonist). Honokiol also exhibited potentiation effect on glycine- and GABAA receptor-mediated responses. In inflammatory pain model, the increase in frequency of spontaneous firing on SG neurons induced by formalin was significantly inhibited by the application of honokiol. Altogether, these findings indicate that honokiol might directly affect SG neurons of the Vc to facilitate glycinergic and GABAergic neurotransmissions and modulate nociceptive synaptic transmission against pain. Consequently, the inhibitory effect of honokiol in the central nociceptive system contributes to orofacial pain management.
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- Ha Thuy Nhung Le
- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry & Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Viet Nam
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry & Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry & Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry & Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry & Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry & Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University - Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry & Institute of Oral Bioscience, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
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Zheng X, Gao J, Zhao M, Han L, Zhang D, Wang K, Cui J. Honokiol attenuates mitochondrial fission and cell apoptosis by activating Sirt3 in intracerebral hemorrhage. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:719-731. [PMID: 36805606 PMCID: PMC10129194 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002178] [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: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sirtuin-3 (Sirt3) has been documented to protect against mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis. Honokiol (HKL) is a Sirt3 pharmacological activator with reported neuroprotective effects in multiple neurological disorders. The present study aimed to explore the neuroprotective effects of HKL and the role of Sirt3 following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). METHODS An in vivo ICH model in rats was established by injecting autologous blood into the right basal ganglia. PC12 cells were stimulated with hemin. For the in vivo investigation, the modified Neurological Severity Scores and the Morris water maze test were performed to assess neurological deficits. Hematoxylin-Eosin and Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling staining were employed to evaluate the histopathology and apoptosis. Immunohistochemical staining was used to investigate the expression of Sirt3. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels were quantified to assess mitochondrial dysfunction. Cell counting kit-8, lactate dehydrogenase assay, and flow cytometry were used to analyze cell vitality and apoptosis in vitro. Immunofluorescence staining was performed to observe mitochondrial morphology and dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1) localization to mitochondria. Western blot was applied to quantify the expression of Sirt3, Bax, Bcl-2, cleaved-caspase-3, Drp1, phosphorylation of Drp1 at serine-616, and phosphorylation of Drp1 at serine-637 in vivo and in vitro. RESULTS HKL treatment alleviated neurological deficits, attenuated the histopathological damage and cell apoptosis, and restored the decreased ATP levels in ICH rats. HKL improved cell survival rate, reduced cell apoptosis, and inhibited mitochondrial fission in PC12 cells. Moreover, both in vivo and in vitro models showed increased phosphorylation of Drp1 at Ser616, and reduced phosphorylation of Drp1 at Ser637. Meanwhile, immunofluorescence co-localization analysis revealed that hemin increased the overlap of Drp1 and mitochondria in PC12 cells. The phosphorylation and mitochondrial translocation of Drp1 were effectively reversed by HKL treatment. Importantly, the selective Sirt3 inhibitor 3-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl) pyridine suppressed these effects. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrated that HKL ameliorated ICH-induced apoptosis and mitochondrial fission by Sirt3, suggesting that HKL has immense prospects for the treatment of ICH.
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- Xuecheng Zheng
- Department of Surgery, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, China
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- Department of Surgery, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangshan Gongren Hospital, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, China
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- Department of Surgery, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangshan Gongren Hospital, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, China
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Gostyńska A, Czerniel J, Kuźmińska J, Brzozowski J, Majchrzak-Celińska A, Krajka-Kuźniak V, Stawny M. Honokiol-Loaded Nanoemulsion for Glioblastoma Treatment: Statistical Optimization, Physicochemical Characterization, and an In Vitro Toxicity Assay. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15. [PMID: 36839769 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Glioblastoma (GBM) is an extremely invasive and heterogenous malignant brain tumor. Despite advances in current anticancer therapy, treatment options for glioblastoma remain limited, and tumor recurrence is inevitable. Therefore, alternative therapies or new active compounds that can be used as adjuvant therapy are needed. This study aimed to develop, optimize, and characterize honokiol-loaded nanoemulsions intended for intravenous administration in glioblastoma therapy. METHODS Honokiol-loaded nanoemulsion was developed by incorporating honokiol into Lipofundin MCT/LCT 20% using a horizontal shaker. The Box-Behnken design, coupled with response surface methodology, was used to optimize the incorporation process. The effect of the developed formulation on glioblastoma cell viability was determined using the MTT test. Long-term and short-term stress tests were performed to evaluate the effect of honokiol on the stability of the oil-in-water system and the effect of different stress factors on the stability of honokiol, respectively. Its physicochemical properties, such as MDD, PDI, ZP, OSM, pH, and loading efficiency (LE%), were determined. RESULTS The optimized honokiol-loaded nanoemulsion was characterized by an MDD of 201.4 (0.7) nm with a PDI of 0.07 (0.02) and a ZP of -28.5 (0.9) mV. The LE% of honokiol was above 95%, and pH and OSM were sufficient for intravenous administration. The developed formulation was characterized by good stability and a satisfactory toxicity effect of the glioblastoma cell lines. CONCLUSIONS The honokiol-loaded nanoemulsion is a promising pharmaceutical formulation for further development in the adjuvant therapy of glioblastoma.
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Pandey P, Kumarihamy M, Chaturvedi K, Ibrahim MAM, Lambert JA, Godfrey M, Doerksen RJ, Muhammad I. In Vitro and In Silico Studies of Neolignans from Magnolia grandiflora L. Seeds against Human Cannabinoids and Opioid Receptors. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031253. [PMID: 36770918 PMCID: PMC9920749 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031253] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Magnolia grandiflora L. (Magnoliaceae) is a plant of considerable medicinal significance; its flowers and seeds have been used in various traditional remedies. Radioligand binding assays of n-hexane seeds extract showed displacement of radioligand for cannabinoid (CB1 and CB2) and opioid δ (delta), κ (kappa), and µ (mu) receptors. Bioactivity-guided fractionation afforded 4-O-methylhonokiol (1), magnolol (2), and honokiol (3), which showed higher binding to cannabinoid rather than opioid receptors in radioligand binding assays. Compounds 1-3, together with the dihydro analog of 2 (4), displayed selective affinity towards CB2R (Ki values of 0.29, 1.4, 1.94, and 0.99 μM, respectively), compared to CB1R (Ki 3.85, 17.82, 14.55, and 19.08 μM, respectively). An equal mixture of 2 and 3 (1:1 ratio) showed additive displacement activity towards the tested receptors compared to either 2 or 3 alone, which in turn provides an explanation for the strong displacement activity of the n-hexane extract. Due to the unavailability of an NMR or X-ray crystal structure of bound neolignans with the CB1 and CB2 receptors, a docking study was performed to predict ligand-protein interactions at a molecular level and to delineate structure-activity relationships (SAR) of the neolignan analogs with the CB1 and CB2 receptors. The putative binding modes of neolignans 1-3 and previously reported related analogs (4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, and 6b) into the active site of the CB1 and CB2 receptors were assessed for the first time via molecular docking and binding free-energy (∆G) calculations. The docking and ∆G results revealed the importance of a hydroxyl moiety in the molecules that forms strong H-bonding with Ser383 and Ser285 within CB1R and CB2R, respectively. The impact of a shift from a hydroxyl to the methoxy group on experimental binding affinity to CB1R versus CB2R was explained through ∆G data and the orientation of the alkyl chain within the CB1R. This comprehensive SAR, influenced by the computational study and the observed in vitro displacement binding affinities, has indicated the potential of magnolia neolignans for developing new CB agonists for potential use as analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, or anxiolytics.
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- Pankaj Pandey
- National Center for Natural Products Research, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
- Correspondence: (P.P.); (I.M.); Tel.: +1-(662)-915-1005 (P.P.); +1-(662)-915-1051 (I.M.)
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- National Center for Natural Products Research, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- National Center for Natural Products Research, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- National Center for Natural Products Research, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
- Correspondence: (P.P.); (I.M.); Tel.: +1-(662)-915-1005 (P.P.); +1-(662)-915-1051 (I.M.)
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Cardullo N, Monti F, Muccilli V, Amorati R, Baschieri A. Reaction with ROO• and HOO• Radicals of Honokiol-Related Neolignan Antioxidants. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28020735. [PMID: 36677790 PMCID: PMC9867055 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020735] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Honokiol is a natural bisphenol neolignan present in the bark of Magnolia officinalis, whose extracts have been employed in oriental medicine to treat several disorders, showing a variety of biological properties, including antitumor activity, potentially related to radical scavenging. Six bisphenol neolignans with structural motifs related to the natural bioactive honokiol were synthesized. Their chain-breaking antioxidant activity was evaluated in the presence of peroxyl (ROO•) and hydroperoxyl (HOO•) radicals by both experimental and computational methods. Depending on the number and position of the hydroxyl and alkyl groups present on the molecules, these derivatives are more or less effective than the reference natural compound. The rate constant of the reaction with ROO• radicals for compound 7 is two orders of magnitude greater than that of honokiol. Moreover, for compounds displaying quinonic oxidized forms, we demonstrate that the addition of 1,4 cyclohexadiene, able to generate HOO• radicals, restores their antioxidant activity, because of the reducing capability of the HOO• radicals. The antioxidant activity of the oxidized compounds in combination with 1,4-cyclohexadiene is, in some cases, greater than that found for the starting compounds towards the peroxyl radicals. This synergy can be applied to maximize the performances of these new bisphenol neolignans.
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- Nunzio Cardullo
- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università di Catania, V.le A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività (ISOF), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università di Catania, V.le A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica “G. Ciamician”, Università di Bologna, Via S. Giacomo 11, 40126 Bologna, Italy
- Correspondence: (R.A.); (A.B.)
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- Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività (ISOF), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy
- Correspondence: (R.A.); (A.B.)
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Wang X, Shao G, Hong X, Shi Y, Zheng Y, Yu Y, Fu C. Targeting Annexin A1 as a Druggable Player to Enhance the Anti-Tumor Role of Honokiol in Colon Cancer through Autophagic Pathway. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16. [PMID: 36678567 DOI: 10.3390/ph16010070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Colon cancer is one of the most common digestive tract malignancies, having the second highest mortality rate among all tumors, with a five-year survival of advanced patients of only 10%. Efficient, targeted drugs are still lacking in treating colon cancer, so it is urgent to explore novel druggable targets. Here, we demonstrated that annexin A1 (ANXA1) was overexpressed in tumors of 50% of colon cancer patients, and ANXA1 overexpression was significantly negatively correlated with the poor prognosis of colon cancer. ANXA1 promoted the abnormal proliferation of colon cancer cells in vitro and in vivo by regulating the cell cycle, while the knockdown of ANXA1 almost totally inhibited the growth of colon cancer cells in vivo. Furthermore, ANXA1 antagonized the autophagic death of honokiol in colon cancer cells via stabilizing mitochondrial reactive oxygen species. Based on these results, we speculated that ANXA1 might be a druggable target to control colon cancer and overcome drug resistance.
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Dai X, Xie L, Liu K, Liang Y, Cao Y, Lu J, Wang X, Zhang X, Li X. The Neuropharmacological Effects of Magnolol and Honokiol: A Review of Signal Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms. Curr Mol Pharmacol 2023; 16:161-177. [PMID: 35196977 DOI: 10.2174/1874467215666220223141101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Magnolol and honokiol are natural lignans with good physiological effects. As the main active substances derived from Magnolia officinalis, their pharmacological activities have attracted extensive attention. It is reported that both of them can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and exert neuroprotective effects through a variety of mechanisms. This suggests that these two ingredients can be used as effective therapeutic compounds to treat a wide range of neurological diseases. This article provides a review of the mechanisms involved in the therapeutic effects of magnolol and honokiol in combating diseases, such as cerebral ischemia, neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's disease, and brain tumors, as well as psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Although magnolol and honokiol have the pharmacological effects described above, their clinical potential remains untapped. More research is needed to improve the bioavailability of magnolol and honokiol and perform experiments to examine the therapeutic potential of magnolol and honokiol.
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- Xiaolin Dai
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, PR China
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Hermawan A, Putri H, Hanif N, Fatimah N, Prasetio HH. Identification of potential target genes of honokiol in overcoming breast cancer resistance to tamoxifen. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1019025. [PMID: 36601474 PMCID: PMC9806337 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1019025] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Honokiol (HON) inhibits epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling and increases the activity of erlotinib, an EGFR inhibitor, in human head and neck cancers. In this study, using a bioinformatics approach and in vitro experiments, we assessed the target genes of HON against breast cancer resistance to tamoxifen (TAM). Materials and methods Microarray data were obtained from GSE67916 and GSE85871 datasets to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). DEGs common between HON-treated and TAM-resistant cells were analyzed by Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses and protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks were constructed. Selected genes were analyzed for genetic alterations, expression, prognostic value, and receiver operating characteristics (ROC). TAM-resistant MCF-7 (MCF-7 TAM-R) cells were generated and characterized for their resistance toward TAM. A combination of HON and TAM was used for cytotoxicity and gene expression analyses. Molecular docking was performed using the Molecular Operating Environment software. Results PPI network analysis revealed that FN1, FGFR2, and RET were the top three genes with the highest scores. A genetic alteration study of potential target genes revealed MMP16 and ERBB4 as the genes with the highest alterations among the breast cancer samples. Pathway enrichment analysis of FGFR2, RET, ERBB4, SOX2, FN1, and MMP16 showed that the genetic alterations herein were likely to impact the RTK-Ras pathway. The expression levels of RET, MMP16, and SOX2 were strongly correlated with prognostic power, with areas under the ROC curves (AUC) of 1, 0.8, and 0.8, respectively. The HON and TAM combination increased TAM cytotoxicity in MCF-7 TAM-R cells by regulating the expression of potential target genes ret, ERBB4, SOX2, and FN1, as well as the TAM resistance regulatory genes including HES1, VIM, PCNA, TP53, and CASP7. Molecular docking results indicated that HON tended to bind RET, ErbB4, and the receptor protein Notch1 ankyrin domain more robustly than its native ligand. Conclusion HON could overcome breast cancer resistance to TAM, potentially by targeting FGFR2, RET, ERBB4, MMP16, FN1, and SOX2. However, further studies are required to validate these results.
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- Adam Hermawan
- Laboratory of Macromolecular Engineering, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada Sekip Utara II, Yogyakarta, Indonesia,Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada Sekip Utara II, Yogyakarta, Indonesia,Laboratory of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada Sekip Utara II, Yogyakarta, Indonesia,*Correspondence: Adam Hermawan,
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- Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada Sekip Utara II, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada Sekip Utara II, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada Sekip Utara II, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Macromolecular Engineering, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada Sekip Utara II, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Salah M, Sallam MA, Abdelmoneem MA, Teleb M, Elkhodairy KA, Bekhit AA, Khafaga AF, Noreldin AE, Elzoghby AO, Khattab SN. Sequential Delivery of Novel Triple Drug Combination via Crosslinked Alginate/Lactoferrin Nanohybrids for Enhanced Breast Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2404. [PMID: 36365222 PMCID: PMC9693489 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112404] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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While breast cancer remains a global health concern, the elaboration of rationally designed drug combinations coupled with advanced biocompatible delivery systems offers new promising treatment venues. Herein, we repurposed rosuvastatin (RST) based on its selective tumor apoptotic effect and combined it with the antimetabolite pemetrexed (PMT) and the tumor-sensitizing polyphenol honokiol (HK). This synergistic three-drug combination was incorporated into protein polysaccharide nanohybrids fabricated by utilizing sodium alginate (ALG) and lactoferrin (LF), inspired by the stealth property of the former and the cancer cell targeting capability of the latter. ALG was conjugated to PMT and then coupled with LF which was conjugated to RST, forming core shell nanohybrids into which HK was physically loaded, followed by cross linking using genipin. The crosslinked HK-loaded PMT-ALG/LF-RST nanohybrids exhibited a fair drug loading of 7.86, 5.24 and 6.11% for RST, PMT and HK, respectively. It demonstrated an eight-fold decrease in the IC50 compared to the free drug combination, in addition to showing an enhanced cellular uptake by MCF-7 cells. The in vivo antitumor efficacy in a breast cancer-bearing mouse model confirmed the superiority of the triple cocktail-loaded nanohybrids. Conclusively, our rationally designed triple drug-loaded protein/polysaccharide nanohybrids offer a promising, biocompatible approach for an effective breast tumor suppression.
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- Mai Salah
- Cancer Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Cancer Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Cancer Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Cancer Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Cancer Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Pharmacy Program, Allied Health Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Bahrain, Sakheer P.O. Box 32 038, Bahrain
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina 22758, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cytology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Cancer Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21321, Egypt
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Jiang XY, Ren ZY, Zhang NK, Yang KC, Wang GX, Jiang HF. Screening and evaluating honokiol from Magnolia officinalis against Nocardia seriolae infection in largemouth bass (Micropterus Salmoides). J Fish Dis 2022; 45:1599-1607. [PMID: 35801398 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.13683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nocardiosis caused by Nocardia seriolae is a major threat to the aquaculture industry. Given that prolonged therapy administration can lead to a growth of antibiotic resistant strains, new antibacterial agents and alternative strategies are urgently needed. In this study, 80 medicinal plants were selected for antibacterial screening to obtain potent bioactive compounds against N. seriolae infection. The methanolic extracts of Magnolia officinalis exhibited the strongest antibacterial activity against N. seriolae with the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 12.5 μg/ml. Honokiol and magnolol as the main bioactive components of M. officinalis showed higher activity with the MIC value of 3.12 and 6.25 μg/ml, respectively. Sequentially, the evaluation of antibacterial activity of honokiol in vivo showed that honokiol had good biosafety, and could significantly reduce the bacterial load of nocardia-infected largemouth bass (p < .001). Furthermore, the survival rate of nocardia-infected fish fed with 100 mg/kg honokiol was obviously improved (p < .05). Collectively, these results suggest that medicinal plants represent a promising reservoir for discovering active components against Nocardia, and honokiol has great potential to be developed as therapeutic agents to control nocardiosis in aquaculture.
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- Xin-Yuan Jiang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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Xiong F, Liu R, Li Y, Sun N. [ Honokiol reduces doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in vitro by inhibiting pyroptosis via activating AMPK/Nrf2 signaling]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2022; 42:1205-1211. [PMID: 36073220 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2022.08.13] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of honokiol (HKL) for reducing doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiotoxicity in H9c2 cells and the underlying mechanisms. METHODS H9c2 cells were divided into control group, DOX group, HKL + DOX group, and HKL+compound C+DOX group. After 24 h of corresponding treatment, the cells were examined for morphological changes and cell viability using CCK-8 assay. The mRNA expressions of the inflammatory factors including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were detected by RT-PCR, and the protein levels of cleaved caspase-3, cytochrome c, NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), caspase-1, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), p-AMPK and nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) were detected with Western blotting; the expressions of NLRP3 and p-AMPK also detected with immunofluorescence staining. RESULTS DOX treatment caused swelling and significantly lowered the viability of H9c2 cells (P < 0.05), resulting also in increased mRNA expressions of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β (P < 0.05) and protein expressions of cleaved caspase-3, cytochrome c, NLRP3, caspase-1 and ASC (P < 0.05) but reduced protein levels of p-AMPK and Nrf2 (P < 0.05); fluorescence staining showed significantly increased NLRP3 expression and decreased expression of p-AMPK in DOX-treated cells (P < 0.05). All these changes in COX-treated cells were significantly alleviated by HKL treatment (P < 0.05). The application of compound C obviously mitigated the protective effects of HKL against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity in H9c2 cells. CONCLUSIONS HKL can alleviate DOX-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting pyroptosis in H9c2 cells, and this effect is mediated by activation of AMPK to regulate Nrf2 signaling.
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- F Xiong
- Department of Pharmacy, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an 710003, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an 710003, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an 710003, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Science, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, China
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Honokiol is one of the natural extracts of Magnolia officinalis. It is a small molecule, lipophilic compound with extensive biological effects. It has been used in the treatment of multisystem diseases, including digestive diseases, endocrine diseases, nervous system diseases, and various tumors. This paper reviews the biological effects of honokiol on the treatment of skin diseases in recent years, including anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-fibrosis, anti-allergy, photo-protection, and immunomodulation. Most current researches are focused on the effects of anti-melanoma and photo-protection. Therefore, we summarized the specific mechanisms about these two effects. On the other side of treating skin diseases, the advantages of topical drugs cannot be replaced. As a small molecule fat-soluble compound, honokiol is suitable for external use. We reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of the topical mixed cream and various improved methods. These improvements include physical and chemical penetration enhancers, drug carriers, and chemical derivatives. In conclusion, honokiol has a wide range of effects, and its topical preparation provides a safe and effective way for treating skin diseases.
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- Yao Li
- Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, China
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Elbarbry F, Moshirian N. The Modulation of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism and Blood Pressure-Lowering Effect of Honokiol in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats. Molecules 2022; 27:3396. [PMID: 35684335 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Cardiovascular diseases have consistently been the leading cause of death in the United States over the last two decades, with 30% of the adult American population having hypertension. The metabolites of arachidonic acid (AA) in the kidney play an important role in blood pressure regulation. The present study investigates the antihypertensive effect of honokiol (HON), a naturally occurring polyphenol, and examines its correlation to the modulation of AA metabolism. Methods: Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) were randomly divided into four groups. Treatment groups were administered HON intraperitoneally at concentrations of 5, 20, and 50 mg/kg. Blood pressure was monitored at seven-day intervals. After a total of 3 weeks of treatment, the rats were euthanized and the kidney tissues were collected to examine the activity of the two major enzymes involved in AA metabolism in the kidney, namely cytochrome P450 (CYP)4A and soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH). Results: Rats treated with HON did not experience the rise in blood pressure observed in the untreated SHR. High-dose HON significantly reduced blood pressure and inhibited the activity and protein expression of the CYP4A enzyme in the rat kidney. The activity of the sEH enzyme in renal cytosol was significantly inhibited by medium and high doses of HON. Conclusion: Our data demonstrate the antihypertensive effect of HON and provide a novel mechanism for its underlying cardioprotective properties.
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Ren Z, Lv M, Zhang Y, Li T, Xu H. High Value-Added Application of Natural Plant Products in Crop Protection: Honokiol Monoester/Diester Derivatives Containing the Novel Core Scaffold of Benzodihydrofuran and Their Agricultural Bioactivities and Control Effects. J Agric Food Chem 2022; 70:5319-5329. [PMID: 35441514 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c08292] [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] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To discover new potential botanical insecticides from plant secondary metabolites, a series of new honokiol-type monoester/diester derivatives containing the core scaffold of benzodihydrofuran were synthesized by structural modification of honokiol. Against Mythimna separata Walker, 2-hydroxymethy-5-(2'-(para-chlorobenzoyloxy)-5'-(1″,2″-epoxypropanyl))phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (5) and 2-(2″-chloropyridin-5″-ylcarbonyloxy)methylene-5-(2'-(2″-chloropyridin-5″-ylcarbonyloxy)-5'-(1″,2″-epoxypropanyl))phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (37) displayed >2.1-fold promising insecticidal activity of the precursor honokiol. Against Aphis citricola Van der Goot, 2-hydroxymethy-5-(2'-(tridecylcarbonyloxy)-5'-(1″,2″-epoxypropanyl))phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (21) (LD50: 0.049 μg/nymph) and 2-(para-fluorobenzylcarbonyloxy)methylene-5-(2'-(para-fluorobenzylcarbonyloxy)-5'-(1″,2″-epoxypropanyl))phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (31) (LD50: 0.040 μg/nymph) showed 3.5- and 4.3-folds potent aphicidal activity of honokiol (LD50: 0.171 μg/nymph), respectively. Interestingly, 2-(tridecylcarbonyloxy)methylene-5-(2'-(tridecylcarbonyloxy)-5'-(1″,2″-epoxypropanyl))phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (46) (LC50: 0.186 mg/mL) and 2-(dodecylcarbonyloxy)methylene-5-(2'-(dodecylcarbonyloxy)-5'-(1″,2″-epoxypropanyl))phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (53) (LC50: 0.159 mg/mL: >6.4-fold of honokiol (LC50: 1.024 mg/mL)) exhibited promising acaricidal activity and control efficiency against Tetranychus cinnabarinus Boisduval. Structure-activity relationships indicated that a specific length of the aliphatic chain is necessary for the agricultural activities of honokiol monoester/diester derivatives, especially for the acaricidal activity of diester derivatives.
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- Zili Ren
- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi712100, China
- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang315211, China
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Lee AY, Christensen SM, Duong N, Tran QA, Xiong HM, Huang J, James S, Vallabh D, Talbott G, Rose M, Ho L. Sirt3 Pharmacologically Promotes Insulin Sensitivity through PI3/AKT/mTOR and Their Downstream Pathway in Adipocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23073740. [PMID: 35409099 PMCID: PMC8998733 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Sirtuin-3 (Sirt3) is a major mitochondrial deacetylase enzyme that regulates multiple metabolic pathways, and its expression is decreased in diabetes type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to elucidate Sirt3′s molecular mechanism in regulating insulin sensitivity in adipocytes that can contribute to the effort of targeting Sirt3 for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. We found that the Sirt3 activator honokiol (HNK) induced adipogenesis compared to the control, in contrast to Sirt3 inhibitor, 3-TYP. Accordingly, HNK increased expression of adipocyte gene markers, gene-involved lipolysis and glucose transport (GLUT4), while 3-TYP reduced expression of those genes. Interestingly, 3-TYP caused an increase in gene expression of adipocyte-specific cytokines including IL6, resistin, and TNF-α. However, changes in adipocyte-specific cytokines in HNK treated cells were not significant. In addition, HNK stimulated insulin pathway by promoting insulin receptor beta (IRβ) and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways, resulting in an increase in phosphorylation of the forkhead family FoxO1/FoxO3a/FoxO4 and glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3β), opposing 3-TYP. In line with these findings, HNK increased free fatty acid and glucose uptake, contrary to 3-TYP. In conclusion, Sirt3 activator-HNK induced adipogenesis and lipolysis reduced adipocytes specific cytokines. Intriguingly, HNK activated insulin signaling pathway and increased free fatty acid as well as glucose uptake and transport, in sharp contrast to 3-TYP. These results indicate that, via insulin signaling regulation, Sirt3 activation by HNK improves insulin resistance, while Sirt3 inhibition by 3-TYP might precipitate insulin resistance.
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- Alexandra Yatine Lee
- College of Medicine, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (A.Y.L.); (S.M.C.)
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- College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (N.D.); (Q.-A.T.); (H.M.X.); (J.H.); (S.J.); (D.V.); (G.T.); (M.R.)
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- College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (N.D.); (Q.-A.T.); (H.M.X.); (J.H.); (S.J.); (D.V.); (G.T.); (M.R.)
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- College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (N.D.); (Q.-A.T.); (H.M.X.); (J.H.); (S.J.); (D.V.); (G.T.); (M.R.)
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- College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (N.D.); (Q.-A.T.); (H.M.X.); (J.H.); (S.J.); (D.V.); (G.T.); (M.R.)
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- College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (N.D.); (Q.-A.T.); (H.M.X.); (J.H.); (S.J.); (D.V.); (G.T.); (M.R.)
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- College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (N.D.); (Q.-A.T.); (H.M.X.); (J.H.); (S.J.); (D.V.); (G.T.); (M.R.)
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- College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (N.D.); (Q.-A.T.); (H.M.X.); (J.H.); (S.J.); (D.V.); (G.T.); (M.R.)
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- College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (N.D.); (Q.-A.T.); (H.M.X.); (J.H.); (S.J.); (D.V.); (G.T.); (M.R.)
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- College of Pharmacy, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA; (N.D.); (Q.-A.T.); (H.M.X.); (J.H.); (S.J.); (D.V.); (G.T.); (M.R.)
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Mao RW, He SP, Lan JG, Zhu WZ. Honokiol ameliorates cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury via inhibition of mitochondrial fission. Br J Pharmacol 2022; 179:3886-3904. [PMID: 35297042 DOI: 10.1111/bph.15837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [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: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress are the crucial contributors to the tubular cell injury and death in acute kidney injury (AKI). Novel therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondria protection and halting the progression of AKI are urgently needed. Honokiol (HKL) is a small-molecule polyphenol that exhibits extraordinary cytoprotective effects, such as anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. Thus, we wonder whether HKL could ameliorate cisplatin-induced AKI via preventing mitochondrial dysfunction. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH AKI was induced by cisplatin administration. Biochemical and histological analysis were applied to determine kidney injury. The effect of HKL on mitochondrial function and morphology were evaluated by immunohistochemistry, transmission electron microscopy, immunoblot and immunofluorescence. To investigate the mechanism of HKL in mitochondrial dynamics remodeling and resistance to apoptosis, we did transfection experiments, immunoblot, immunoprecipitation and flow cytometry assay. KEY RESULTS We demonstrated that the prominent mitochondrial fragmentation occurred in experimental models of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity, which was coupled with radical oxygen species (ROS) overproduction, deterioration of mitochondrial function, release of apoptogenic factors, and consequent apoptosis. HKL treatment exhibited notable renoprotection and attenuated these perturbations. Mechanically, we show that HKL treatment recovered the expression of SIRT3 and improved AMPK activity in tubular cells exposure to cisplatin, which preserved the Drp1 phosphorylation at Ser637 and blocked its translocation to mitochondria, consequently preventing mitochondrial fragmentation and subsequent cell injury and death. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Our results indicate that HKL may protect against cisplatin-induced AKI by preserving mitochondrial integrity and fitness through a mechanism of SIRT3/AMPK-dependent mitochondrial dynamics remodeling.
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- Rui-Wen Mao
- Department of Research Center for Molecular Metabolomics, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Human Health, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Human Health, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Hunan International Joint Laboratory of Animal Intestinal Ecology and Health, Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Human Health, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, P.R. China
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Kataoka S, Umemura A, Okuda K, Taketani H, Seko Y, Nishikawa T, Yamaguchi K, Moriguchi M, Kanbara Y, Arbiser JL, Shima T, Okanoue T, Itoh Y. Honokiol Acts as a Potent Anti-Fibrotic Agent in the Liver through Inhibition of TGF-β1/SMAD Signaling and Autophagy in Hepatic Stellate Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222413354. [PMID: 34948151 PMCID: PMC8705910 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Chronic liver injury may result in hepatic fibrosis, which can progress to cirrhosis and eventually liver failure. There are no drugs that are specifically approved for treating hepatic fibrosis. The natural product honokiol (HNK), a bioactive compound extracted from Magnolia grandiflora, represents a potential tool in the management of hepatic fibrosis. Though HNK has been reported to exhibit suppressive effects in a rat fibrosis model, the mechanisms accounting for this suppression remain unclear. In the present study, the anti-fibrotic effects of HNK on the liver were evaluated in vivo and in vitro. In vivo studies utilized a murine liver fibrosis model, in which fibrosis is induced by treatment with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). For in vitro studies, LX-2 human hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) were treated with HNK, and expression of markers of fibrosis, cell viability, the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β1)/SMAD signaling pathway, and autophagy were analyzed. HNK was well tolerated and significantly attenuated CCl4-induced liver fibrosis in vivo. Moreover, HNK decreased HSC activation and collagen expression by downregulating the TGF-β1/SMAD signaling pathway and autophagy. These results suggest that HNK is a new potential candidate for the treatment of hepatic fibrosis through suppressing both TGF-β1/SMAD signaling and autophagy in HSCs.
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- Seita Kataoka
- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (S.K.); (K.O.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (S.K.); (K.O.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-75-251-5332; Fax: +81-75-251-5348
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (S.K.); (K.O.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (S.K.); (K.O.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (S.K.); (K.O.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (S.K.); (K.O.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (S.K.); (K.O.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (S.K.); (K.O.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Suita Hospital, Suita 564-0013, Japan; (Y.K.); (T.S.); (T.O.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA;
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Suita Hospital, Suita 564-0013, Japan; (Y.K.); (T.S.); (T.O.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Suita Hospital, Suita 564-0013, Japan; (Y.K.); (T.S.); (T.O.)
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (S.K.); (K.O.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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Yu CP, Li PY, Chen SY, Lin SP, Hou YC. Magnolol and Honokiol Inhibited the Function and Expression of BCRP with Mechanism Exploration. Molecules 2021; 26:7390. [PMID: 34885972 PMCID: PMC8659015 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237390] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), one of the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters, was associated with the multidrug resistance (MDR) of chemotherapy. Magnolol (MN) and honokiol (HK) are major bioactive polyphenols of Magnolia officinalis. This study investigated the effects of MN and HK on the function and expression of BCRP for the purpose of developing BCRP inhibitor to overcome MDR. Cell lines including MDCKII-BCRP and MDCKII-WT were used for evaluating the function and expression of BCRP. The results showed that MN (100-12.5 µM) and HK (100-12.5 µM) significantly decreased the function of BCRP by 80~12% and 67~14%, respectively. In addition, MN and HK were verified as substrates of BCRP. Furthermore, MN and HK reduced the protein expression of BCRP, and inhibited the phosphorylation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K). In conclusion, both MN and HK decreased the function and expression of BCRP via EGFR/PI3K signaling pathway. Therefore, both compounds were promising candidates for reversing the MDR of chemotherapy.
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- Chung-Ping Yu
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (C.-P.Y.); (P.-Y.L.); (S.-Y.C.)
- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404332, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (C.-P.Y.); (P.-Y.L.); (S.-Y.C.)
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (C.-P.Y.); (P.-Y.L.); (S.-Y.C.)
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (C.-P.Y.); (P.-Y.L.); (S.-Y.C.)
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan; (C.-P.Y.); (P.-Y.L.); (S.-Y.C.)
- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404332, Taiwan
- College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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Chen W, Wu J, Zhan S, Lu X. Honokiol inhibits endoplasmic reticulum stress-associated lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation and apoptosis in bovine endometrial epithelial cells. Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:1476. [PMID: 34765017 PMCID: PMC8576620 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Honokiol (HKL) has been previously reported to exert anti-inflammatory effects in numerous diseases. However, the role of HKL in endometritis remains unclear. The present study aimed to explore and elucidate the role of HKL in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced in vitro model of endometritis. Bovine endometrial epithelial cells (bEECs) were pre-treated with HKL at doses of 1, 10 and 20 µM, followed by 1 µg/ml LPS. MTT assay was then used to detect cell viability. ELISA was utilized to measure the levels of the proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 in bEECs culture supernatants. Reverse transcription-quantitative PCR was further performed to examine the mRNA expression levels of these cytokines. Cell apoptosis was observed by TUNEL staining and the levels of Bcl-2, Bax, cleaved caspase 3 and cleaved caspase 9 were assayed by western blotting. Western blotting was also performed to detect the expression levels of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related proteins activating transcription factor 6, CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein homologous protein, inositol-requiring enzyme 1 and cleaved caspase 12 in bEECs. LPS treatment reduced cell viability and HKL treatment improved the viability of bEECs after LPS treatment. The LPS-induced inflammatory response and apoptosis in bEECs were also inhibited by HKL treatment. Additionally, the increased expression of ER stress-related proteins induced by LPS was reversed by HKL treatment. Following stimulation with the ER stress inducer tunicamycin, it was revealed that HKL attenuated ER stress and inhibited LPS-induced inflammatory response and apoptosis in bEECs. In summary, HKL inhibited ER stress associated with LPS-induced inflammation and apoptosis in bEECs, providing evidence that HKL can serve to be a novel agent for the treatment of endometritis.
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- Wenshu Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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Qi M, Chen X, Bian L, Zhang H, Ma J. Honokiol combined with curcumin sensitizes multidrug-resistant human lung adenocarcinoma A549/DDP cells to cisplatin. Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:1301. [PMID: 34630656 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10736] [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: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to discuss the effects and underlying mechanisms of honokiol (HNK) and/or curcumin (CUR) in sensitization of multidrug-resistant human lung adenocarcinoma A549/DDP cells to cisplatin (DDP). An MTS assay was performed to detect the cytotoxicity of HNK, CUR and DDP in A549 and A549/DDP cells and compare their sensitivity. The A549/DDP cells were then divided into 8 groups: Control, HNK, CUR, DDP, HNK + CUR, HNK + DDP, CUR + DDP and HNK + CUR + DDP. Cell proliferation was measured by MTS assay and colony formation assay, cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry, cell invasion was evaluated by Transwell assay and cell migration was determined by a wound healing assay. In order to investigate the possible mechanisms, P-glycoprotein (P-gp) protein expression was measured by western blotting and immunofluorescence assays. The mRNA expression levels of AKT, Erk1/2, cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 (P21), caspase 3, cleaved caspase 3, caspase 9, cleaved caspase 9, poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP), cleaved PARP, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 were examined by reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-q) PCR assay, and the protein expression levels of phosphorylated (p)-AKT, p-Erk1/2, P21, caspase 3, cleaved caspase 3, caspase 9, cleaved caspase 9, PARP, cleaved PARP, MMP-2 and MMP-9 proteins expression by western blot assay. The MTS assay demonstrated that HNK (5 µg/ml), CUR (10 µg/ml) and DDP (5 µg/ml) had no obvious toxicity to A549/DDP cells, and HNK, CUR and DDP were more sensitive in A549 cells compared with A549/DDP cells. The optimal concentrations of HNK (5 µg/ml), CUR (10 µg/ml) and DDP (5 µg/ml) were chosen to carry out the further experiments. Compared with the control group, no significant change was observed in cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, invasion and related mRNA and protein expression in HNK, CUR, DDP and HNK + CUR groups. The cell proliferation rate in the HNK + DDP and CUR + DDP groups was significantly suppressed with cell apoptosis significantly increased, respectively. The invasion cell number and wound healing rate of HNK + DDP and CUR + DDP groups were significantly depressed compared with the control group, respectively. Immunofluorescence demonstrated that the nuclear volume of P-gp in HNK + DDP and CUR + DDP groups were significantly downregulated compared with the control group, respectively. The RT-qPCR assay demonstrated that the AKT, Erk1/2 and P21 mRNA expression levels were significantly decreased and cleaved caspase 3, cleaved caspase 9 and cleaved PARP were increased in HNK + DDP and CUR + DDP groups compared with the control group. The western blotting results were consistent with the RT-qPCR results. NK + CUR + DDP had improved effects on A549/DDP compared with HNK + DDP or CUR + DDP group, respectively. HNK and/or CUR could improve the sensitivity of DDP to A549/DDP cell by the regulation of P-gp, inducing apoptosis, and inhibiting migration and invasion via AKT/ERK signal pathway in an in vitro study.
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- Mingming Qi
- Department of Febrile Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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- Hanlin College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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- Digestive Department, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Beijing 100091, P.R. China
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- Department of Febrile Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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- Department of Febrile Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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Ezzeldeen Y, Swidan S, ElMeshad A, Sebak A. Green Synthesized Honokiol Transfersomes Relieve the Immunosuppressive and Stem-Like Cell Characteristics of the Aggressive B16F10 Melanoma. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:5693-5712. [PMID: 34465990 PMCID: PMC8402984 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s314472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Honokiol (HK) is a natural bioactive compound with proven antineoplastic properties against melanoma. However, it shows very low bioavailability when administered orally. Alternatively, topical administration may offer a promising route. The objective of the current study was to fabricate HK transfersomes (HKTs) for topical treatment of melanoma. As an ultradeformable carrier system, transfersomes can overcome the physiological barriers to topical treatment of melanoma: the stratum corneum and the anomalous tumor microenvironment. Moreover, the immunomodulatory and stemness-regulation roles of HKTs were the main interest of this study. METHODS TFs were prepared using the modified scalable heating method. A three-factor, three-level Box-Behnken design was utilized for the optimization of the process and formulation variables. Intracellular uptake and cytotoxicity of HKTs were evaluated in nonactivated and stromal cell-activated B16F10 melanoma cells to investigate the influence of the complex tumor microenvironment on the efficacy of HK. Finally, ELISA and Western blot were performed to evaluate the expression levels of TGF-β and clusters of differentiation (CD47 and CD133, respectively). RESULTS The optimized formula exhibited a mean size of 190 nm, highly negative surface charge, high entrapment efficiency, and sustained release profile. HKTs showed potential to alleviate the immunosuppressive characteristics of B16F10 melanoma in vitro via downregulation of TGF-β signaling. In addition, HKTs reduced expression of the "do not eat me" signal - CD47. Moreover, HKTs possessed additional interesting potential to reduce the expression of the stem-like cell marker CD133. These outcomes were boosted upon combination with metformin, an antihyperglycemic drug recently reported to possess different functions in cancer, while combination with collagenase, an extracellular matrix-depleting enzyme, produced detrimental effects. CONCLUSION HKTs represent a promising scalable formulation for treatment of the aggressive B16F10 melanoma, which is jam-packed with immunosuppressive and stem-like cell markers.
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- Yasmeen Ezzeldeen
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El-Sherouk City, Cairo, 11837, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El-Sherouk City, Cairo, 11837, Egypt
- The Center for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk City, Cairo, 11837, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
- Department of Bio Nano, Faculty of Nanotechnology for Postgraduate Studies, Cairo University, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, 12588, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, Egypt
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Wang T, Wang H, Yang F, Gao K, Luo S, Bai L, Ma K, Liu M, Wu S, Wang H, Chen Z, Xiao Q. Honokiol inhibits proliferation of colorectal cancer cells by targeting anoctamin 1/TMEM16A Ca 2+ -activated Cl - channels. Br J Pharmacol 2021; 178:4137-4154. [PMID: 34192810 DOI: 10.1111/bph.15606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Ca2+ -activated Cl- channels (Ano1 channels) contribute to the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer. Honokiol is known to inhibit cell proliferation and tumour growth in colorectal cancer. However, the molecular target of honokiol remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate whether honokiol inhibited cell proliferation of colorectal cancer by targeting Ano1 channels. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Patch-clamp techniques were performed to study the effect of honokiol on Ca2+ -activated Cl- currents in HEK293 cells overexpressing Ano1- or Ano2-containing plasmids or in human colorectal carcinoma SW620 cells. Site-directed mutagenesis was used to identify the critical residues for honokiol-induced Ano1 inhibition. Proliferation of SW620 cells or human intestinal epithelial NCM460 cells by CCK-8 assays. KEY RESULTS Honokiol blocked Ano1 currents in Ano1-overexpressing HEK293 cells and SW620 cells. Honokiol more potently inhibited Ano1 currents than Ano2 currents. Three amino acids (R429, K430 and N435) were critical for honokiol-induced Ano1 inhibition. The R429A/K430L/N435G mutation reduced the sensitivity of Ano1 to honokiol. Honokiol inhibited SW620 cell proliferation, and this effect was reduced by Ano1-shRNAs. Furthermore, Ano1 overexpression promoted proliferation in NCM460 cells with low Ano1 endogenous expression and resulted in an increased sensitivity to honokiol. Overexpression of the R429A/K430L/N435G mutation reduced WT Ano1-induced increase in the sensitivity of NCM460 cells to honokiol. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS We identified a new anticancer mechanism of honokiol, through the inhibition of cell proliferation, by targeting Ano1 Ca2+ -activated Cl- channels.
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- Tianyu Wang
- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Pharmaceutical Teaching and Experimental Center, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ion Channel Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Ding Y, Zhang L, Yao X, Zhang H, He X, Fan Z, Song Z. Honokiol Alleviates High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity of Mice by Inhibiting Adipogenesis and Promoting White Adipose Tissue Browning. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:1493. [PMID: 34064117 PMCID: PMC8224378 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061493] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Honokiol (HON) is one of the main biological active components of the traditional Chinese medicine Magnolia officinalis and has many health benefits. The aim of this study was to investigate whether HON could alleviate obesity in mice by inhibiting adipogenesis and promoting the browning of white adipose tissue (WAT). C57BL/6 mice were divided into five groups and fed with a normal diet (ND), high-fat diet (HFD), or HFD supplemented with 200 (H200), 400 (H400), or 800 (H800) mg/kg BW HON for 8 weeks. The results showed that the mice fed HFD plus HON had lower body fat ratios (BFRs) and smaller adipocyte diameters in the epididymal WAT compared with those of the HFD group. With a proteomics analysis, the HON group upregulated 30 proteins and downregulated 98 proteins in the epididymal WAT of mice, and the steroid O-acyltransferase 1 (SOAT1) was screened as a key protein. The HON supplement prevented HFD-induced adipogenesis by reduced the mRNA and protein expression of SOAT1 and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein-α (C/EBPα), suggesting that SOAT1 might play an important role in regulating adipogenesis. Moreover, HON treatment increased the expression of proteins related to the classical pathways of energy and lipid metabolism, such as AMP-activated kinase (AMPK) and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), and promoted the browning of epididymal WAT by upregulation of the protein expression of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) in the HFD mice. In conclusion, these results suggest that HON supplements could prevent increases in body fat for HFD mice by suppressing adipogenesis and promoting WAT browning.
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- Yanan Ding
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.D.); (L.Z.); (X.Y.); (H.Z.); (X.H.)
- Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.D.); (L.Z.); (X.Y.); (H.Z.); (X.H.)
- Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.D.); (L.Z.); (X.Y.); (H.Z.); (X.H.)
- Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.D.); (L.Z.); (X.Y.); (H.Z.); (X.H.)
- Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.D.); (L.Z.); (X.Y.); (H.Z.); (X.H.)
- Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.D.); (L.Z.); (X.Y.); (H.Z.); (X.H.)
- Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (Y.D.); (L.Z.); (X.Y.); (H.Z.); (X.H.)
- Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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Tian W, Xu D, Han W, He H, Cai H, Chen H, Zhou M, Chen J, Deng YC. [Corrigendum] Cyclophilin D modulates cell death transition from early apoptosis to programmed necrosis induced by honokiol. Int J Oncol 2021; 58:32. [PMID: 33955504 PMCID: PMC8104921 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2021.5212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2012] [Accepted: 02/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Wei Tian
- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, P.R. China
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- Division of Stem Cell and Leukemia Research,City of Hope National Medical Center, City of Hope, Duarte, CA 91010, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, P.R. China
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Yaakoub H, Staerck C, Mina S, Godon C, Fleury M, Bouchara JP, Calenda A. Repurposing of auranofin and honokiol as antifungals against Scedosporium species and the related fungus Lomentospora prolificans. Virulence 2021; 12:1076-1090. [PMID: 33825667 PMCID: PMC8032236 DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2021.1909266] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
The slowing-down de novo drug-discovery emphasized the importance of repurposing old drugs. This is particularly true when combating infections caused by therapy-refractory microorganisms, such as Scedosporium species and Lomentospora prolificans. Recent studies on Scedosporium responses to oxidative stress underscored the importance of targeting the underlying mechanisms. Auranofin, ebselen, PX-12, honokiol, and to a lesser extent, conoidin A are known to disturb redox-homeostasis systems in many organisms. Their antifungal activity was assessed against 27 isolates belonging to the major Scedosporium species: S. apiospermum, S. aurantiacum, S. boydii, S. dehoogii, S. minutisporum, and Lomentospora prolificans. Auranofin and honokiol were the most active against all Scedosporium species (mean MIC50 values of 2.875 and 6.143 μg/ml, respectively) and against L. prolificans isolates (mean MIC50 values of 4.0 and 3.563μg/ml respectively). Combinations of auranofin with voriconazole or honokiol revealed additive effects against 9/27 and 18/27 isolates, respectively. Synergistic interaction between auranofin and honokiol was only found against one isolate of L. prolificans. The effects of auranofin upon exposure to oxidative stress were also investigated. For all species except S. dehoogii, the maximal growth in the presence of auranofin significantly decreased when adding a sublethal dose of menadione. The analysis of the expression of genes encoding oxidoreductase enzymes upon exposure of S. apiospermum to honokiol unveiled the upregulation of many genes, especially those coding peroxiredoxins, thioredoxin reductases, and glutaredoxins. Altogether, these data suggest that auranofin and honokiol act via dampening the redox balance and support their repurposing as antifungals against Scedosporium species and L. prolificans.
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- Hajar Yaakoub
- Groupe d'Etude Des Interactions Hôte-Pathogène (GEIHP, EA 3142), SFR ICAT 4208, UNIV Angers, UNIV Brest, Institut De Biologie En Santé-IRIS, CHU Angers,Angers, France
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- Groupe d'Etude Des Interactions Hôte-Pathogène (GEIHP, EA 3142), SFR ICAT 4208, UNIV Angers, UNIV Brest, Institut De Biologie En Santé-IRIS, CHU Angers,Angers, France
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Groupe d'Etude Des Interactions Hôte-Pathogène (GEIHP, EA 3142), SFR ICAT 4208, UNIV Angers, UNIV Brest, Institut De Biologie En Santé-IRIS, CHU Angers,Angers, France
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- Groupe d'Etude Des Interactions Hôte-Pathogène (GEIHP, EA 3142), SFR ICAT 4208, UNIV Angers, UNIV Brest, Institut De Biologie En Santé-IRIS, CHU Angers,Angers, France
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- Groupe d'Etude Des Interactions Hôte-Pathogène (GEIHP, EA 3142), SFR ICAT 4208, UNIV Angers, UNIV Brest, Institut De Biologie En Santé-IRIS, CHU Angers,Angers, France.,Département de biologie des agents infectieux , Laboratoire De Parasitologie-Mycologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Angers, France
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- Groupe d'Etude Des Interactions Hôte-Pathogène (GEIHP, EA 3142), SFR ICAT 4208, UNIV Angers, UNIV Brest, Institut De Biologie En Santé-IRIS, CHU Angers,Angers, France
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Okuda K, Umemura A, Umemura S, Kataoka S, Taketani H, Seko Y, Nishikawa T, Yamaguchi K, Moriguchi M, Kanbara Y, Arbiser JL, Shima T, Okanoue T, Karin M, Itoh Y. Honokiol Prevents Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis-Induced Liver Cancer via EGFR Degradation through the Glucocorticoid Receptor-MIG6 Axis. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13071515. [PMID: 33806040 PMCID: PMC8037653 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13071515] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has become a serious public health problem associated with metabolic syndrome. The mechanisms by which NASH induces hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain unknown. There are no approved drugs for treating NASH or preventing NASH-induced HCC. We used a genetic mouse model in which HCC was induced via high-fat diet feeding. This mouse model strongly resembles human NASH-induced HCC. The natural product honokiol (HNK) was tested for its preventative effects against NASH progression to HCC. Then, to clarify the mechanisms underlying HCC development, human HCC cells were treated with HNK. Human clinical specimens were also analyzed to explore this study's clinical relevance. We found that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling was hyperactivated in the livers of mice with NASH and human HCC specimens. Inhibition of EGFR signaling by HNK drastically attenuated HCC development in the mouse model. Mechanistically, HNK accelerated the nuclear translocation of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and promoted mitogen-inducible gene 6 (MIG6)/ERBB receptor feedback inhibitor 1 (ERRFI1) expression, leading to EGFR degradation and thereby resulting in robust tumor suppression. In human samples, EGFR-positive HCC tissues and their corresponding non-tumor tissues exhibited decreased ERRFI1 mRNA expression. Additionally, GR-positive non-tumor liver tissues displayed lower EGFR expression. Livers from patients with advanced NASH exhibited decreased ERRFI1 expression. EGFR degradation or inactivation represents a novel approach for NASH-HCC treatment and prevention, and the GR-MIG6 axis is a newly defined target that can be activated by HNK and related compounds.
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- Keiichiro Okuda
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (K.O.); (S.K.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (K.O.); (S.K.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-75-251-5519; Fax: +81-75-251-0710
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan;
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (K.O.); (S.K.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (K.O.); (S.K.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (K.O.); (S.K.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (K.O.); (S.K.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (K.O.); (S.K.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (K.O.); (S.K.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Suita Hospital, Suita 564-0013, Japan; (Y.K.); (T.S.); (T.O.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA;
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, GA 30322, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Suita Hospital, Suita 564-0013, Japan; (Y.K.); (T.S.); (T.O.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Suita Hospital, Suita 564-0013, Japan; (Y.K.); (T.S.); (T.O.)
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- Laboratory of Gene Regulation and Signal Transduction, Departments of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92093, USA;
- Departments of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (K.O.); (S.K.); (H.T.); (Y.S.); (T.N.); (K.Y.); (M.M.); (Y.I.)
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An J, He C, Guo C, Dong Z. Application of hollow fiber centrifugal ultrafiltrate purification as the pretreatment technology for traditional Chinese medicine: its application for analysis of honokiol and magnolol in TCM preparations containing Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis. Ann Palliat Med 2021; 10:6359-6366. [PMID: 33752432 DOI: 10.21037/apm-21-242] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparations are very complex mixtures, and the content of bioactive components is usually very low. Therefore, before final analysis, the preparation of an appropriate sample is necessary. Sample preparation is the most time-consuming and error-prone part of the analytical procedure, and the choice of purification technology greatly influences the reliability of the final analysis. METHODS In the present study, we evaluated the feasibility of hollow fiber centrifugal ultrafiltrate (HFCF-UF) as a purification technology for the analysis of bioactive components in TCM preparations. The HFCF-UF technology was applied to analyze honokiol and magnolol in TCM preparations containing Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis (Hou Po in Chinese Pinyin). A mini centrifugal device based on hollow fiber was employed to remove the macromolecule components. A single step of simple centrifugation was required before the filtrate could be directly injected into an existing high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system without any further clean-up step or use of special columns. This greatly simplified the pretreatment steps, and improved the accuracy of analytic methods. The separation was achieved on a Diamonsil C18 column (i.d. 5 µm, 150 mm × 4.6 mm) with V (methanol):V (acetonitrile):V (0.5% acetic acid solution) =44:22:34 as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. RESULTS It had good linear relationship between the peak areas of honokiol and magnolol and their concentrations at 6.40-205 and 3.15-101 µg/mL (r=0.9999), respectively. The method recovery was over 92.6% with a relative standard deviation (RSD) of less than 3.0%. The average recovery of honokiol was 97.7% with an RSD of 3.0%, and that of magnolol was 96.8% with RSD of 2.8%. CONCLUSIONS The application of HFCF-UF in TCM preparations could assist in making the quality control of TCM simple, rapid, and accurate. The HFCF-UF purification procedure can be used as an alternative means for analyzing bioactive components in TCM preparations.
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- Jing An
- Department of Pharmacy, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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Sanchez-Martin C, Menon D, Moroni E, Ferraro M, Masgras I, Elsey J, Arbiser JL, Colombo G, Rasola A. Honokiol Bis-Dichloroacetate Is a Selective Allosteric Inhibitor of the Mitochondrial Chaperone TRAP1. Antioxid Redox Signal 2021; 34:505-516. [PMID: 32438819 PMCID: PMC8020504 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2019.7972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Aims: TNF receptor-associated protein 1 (TRAP1), the mitochondrial paralog of the heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) family of molecular chaperones, is required for neoplastic growth in several tumor cell models, where it inhibits succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) activity, thus favoring bioenergetic rewiring, maintenance of redox homeostasis, and orchestration of a hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF1α)-mediated pseudohypoxic program. Development of selective TRAP1 inhibitors is instrumental for targeted development of antineoplastic drugs, but it has been hampered up to now by the high degree of homology among catalytic pockets of Hsp90 family members. The vegetal derivative honokiol and its lipophilic bis-dichloroacetate ester, honokiol DCA (HDCA), are small-molecule compounds with antineoplastic activity. HDCA leads to oxidative stress and apoptosis in in vivo tumor models and displays an action that is functionally opposed to that of TRAP1, as it induces both SDH and the mitochondrial deacetylase sirtuin-3 (SIRT3), which further enhances SDH activity. We investigated whether HDCA could interact with TRAP1, inhibiting its chaperone function, and the effects of HDCA on tumor cells harboring TRAP1. Results: An allosteric binding site in TRAP1 is able to host HDCA, which inhibits TRAP1 but not Hsp90 ATPase activity. In neoplastic cells, HDCA reverts TRAP1-dependent downregulation of SDH, decreases proliferation rate, increases mitochondrial superoxide levels, and abolishes tumorigenic growth. Innovation: HDCA is a potential lead compound for the generation of antineoplastic approaches based on the allosteric inhibition of TRAP1 chaperone activity. Conclusions: We have identified a selective TRAP1 inhibitor that can be used to better dissect TRAP1 biochemical functions and to tailor novel tumor-targeting strategies.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Istituto di Chimica del Riconoscimento Molecolare, CNR, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy.,Istituto di Neuroscienze, CNR, Padova, Italy
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- Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia, USA.,Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia, USA.,Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Istituto di Chimica del Riconoscimento Molecolare, CNR, Milano, Italy.,Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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Usach I, Alaimo A, Fernández J, Ambrosini A, Mocini S, Ochiuz L, Peris JE. Magnolol and Honokiol: Two Natural Compounds with Similar Chemical Structure but Different Physicochemical and Stability Properties. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13020224. [PMID: 33561940 PMCID: PMC7915353 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13020224] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Magnolia spp. extracts are known for their use in traditional Korean, Chinese, and Japanese medicine in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, anxiety, and allergies. Among their main components with pharmacological activity, the most relevant are magnolol and honokiol, which also show antitumoral activity. The objectives of this work were to study some physicochemical properties of both substances and their stability under different conditions of temperature, pH, and oxidation. Additionally, liposomes of honokiol (the least stable compound) were formulated and characterized. Both compounds showed pH-dependent solubility, with different solubility–pH profiles. Magnolol showed a lower solubility than honokiol at acidic pH values, but a higher solubility at alkaline pH values. The partition coefficients were similar and relatively high for both compounds (log Po/w ≈ 4.5), indicating their lipophilic nature. Honokiol was less stable than magnolol, mainly at neutral and basic pH values. To improve the poor stability of honokiol, it was suitably loaded in liposomes. The obtained liposomes were small in size (175 nm), homogeneous (polydispersity index = 0.17), highly negatively charged (−11 mV), and able to incorporate high amounts of honokiol (entrapment efficiency = 93.4%). The encapsulation of honokiol in liposomes increased its stability only at alkaline pH values.
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- Iris Usach
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (I.U.); (A.A.); (J.F.); (A.A.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (I.U.); (A.A.); (J.F.); (A.A.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (I.U.); (A.A.); (J.F.); (A.A.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (I.U.); (A.A.); (J.F.); (A.A.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (I.U.); (A.A.); (J.F.); (A.A.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (I.U.); (A.A.); (J.F.); (A.A.); (S.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-963-543-353; Fax: +34-963-544-911
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