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Zeng F, Li Y, Xu Y, Yu C, Li S, Wei N, Lin L, Yang W, Yang H, Li F, Shang J, Guo M, Yang F, Ji Z, Li K, Liu F, Zhai H. Exploring the optimal timing of HanChuan Zupa Granule for asthma treatment using a comprehensive research approach of "Disease circadian rhythm-drug target prediction-drug efficacy validation". JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2025; 348:119836. [PMID: 40254112 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2025.119836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2024] [Revised: 02/09/2025] [Accepted: 04/17/2025] [Indexed: 04/22/2025]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Hanchuan Zupa Granule(HCZP) is a classic Uygur medicine compound with a long history and proven efficacy. They have been included in the National Essential Medicines List of China and are commonly used in the treatment of asthma. It is of significant importance to elucidate its mechanisms through modern pharmacological research. AIM OF THE STUDY This study proposes a comprehensive research approach combining "disease circadian rhythm-drug target prediction-drug efficacy validation" to explore the optimal timing and mechanism of asthma treatment by examining the relationship between disease, medication, and time, supplemented by experimental investigations. MATERIALS AND METHODS ①Network pharmacology predicted the targets and mechanisms of HCZP's immune modulation in asthma. ②Preliminary research on antiasthmatic medication times from ancient and modern sources identified the most frequent time, which was used for grouping in this study. An ovalbumin-induced asthma model and the lung pathology, pulmonary function, and bronchial obstruction were used to detect the lung condition of asthmatic mice. Serum and lung tissue were analyzed for immunoglobulins and Th2 cytokines. MUC5AC mRNA and protein levels, along with mucus staining, were measured to evaluate airway mucus secretion. RESULTS ①Network pharmacological analyses showed that among the immune response-related pathways, the IL-17 signalling pathway had the highest aggregation and was associated with Th2 cells in asthma pathogenesis. ②In biological effect experiments, HCZP of all time subgroups could delay the progression of asthma pathology to a certain extent, increased FVC, FEV75, PEF, MMEF, IC to different degrees, and down-regulated IgE and Th2 characteristic cytokine expression. In terms of reducing mucus expression, the expression of MUC5AC was inhibited to varying degrees. In the treatment of asthma, the reasonable time to take the medicine is "evening (before going to bed)" CONCLUSION: This study, grounded in the disease circadian rhythm, applies an integrated approach combining drug target prediction and drug efficacy validation to explore the optimal timing for asthma treatment. This method is anticipated to introduce a novel strategy for clinical therapy.
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- Fengping Zeng
- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China
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- New Cicon Pharmaceutical Co. LTD., Urumchi, 830001, China
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- New Cicon Pharmaceutical Co. LTD., Urumchi, 830001, China
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- Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Standardization Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, China.
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Bushra SMR, Safuan S, Abu Bakar R, Lima MA, Abubakar BD, Nurul AA. Structural elucidation and anti-asthmatic effects of semi-crystalline polysaccharides from Lignosus rhinocerotis (Cooke) Ryvarden. Int J Biol Macromol 2025; 299:140103. [PMID: 39842582 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2024] [Revised: 12/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2025] [Indexed: 01/24/2025]
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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation. Lignosus rhinocerotis (LR), a medicinal mushroom rich in polysaccharide, has been traditionally used to treat various diseases, including asthma. This study aimed to fractionate, characterize and evaluate the anti-asthmatic effects of polysaccharides from LR (LRP). LRP was isolated and characterized using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), x-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. In an OVA-induced asthma model, BALB/c mice were sensitized, challenged, and intranasally treated with LRP. Experimental findings demonstrated that LRP exhibits a semi-crystalline nature with predicted structure of → 4)-α-D-Glcp-(1 → and → 3)-β-D-Glcp-(1→. LRP significantly reduced eosinophilia, Th2 cytokines, and IgE levels. Histological analysis revealed LRP's ability to decrease epithelial damage and epithelial and smooth muscle thickness in lung. Reductions in inflammatory cell infiltration, mucus production, and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 expression were observed, although not statistically significant. Gene expression analysis indicated that LRP significantly downregulated the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression. This study highlights a detailed structural analysis of LRP and its potential as an alternative for the management of asthma. Further research is needed to elucidate the precise mechanisms of action and optimize its therapeutic application.
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- School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia; Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Federal University, Dutse, Nigeria
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- School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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Gao SS, Cheng YX, Zhou Y, Liu RC, Li X, Xie XY, Chen C. Comparative Study of Two Erythronium sibiricum Bulb Polysaccharide Fractions in Alleviating Airway Remodeling by Affecting Autophagy and Apoptosis. J Med Food 2025. [PMID: 40151882 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2024.k.0231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2025] Open
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Erythronium sibiricum (E. sibiricum), which is an indigenous herb in China, is gathered and consumed by nomads in Xinjiang due to its medicinal value. Only a few studies have evaluated its possible pharmacological activity. This study aims to examine and compare the ways in which two E. sibiricum bulb polysaccharide fractions (ESBP and E1P) alleviate airway remodeling based on apoptosis and autophagy. In a mouse model of chronic asthma produced by ovalbumin, the anti-asthmatic effects of E1P and ESBP were investigated. The expression levels of the proteins linked to autophagy and apoptosis (cleaved-caspase 3, Beclin1, LC3B, Bad, and Bax) as well as the activity of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway were assessed. Airway remodeling was alleviated by E1P and ESBP. While E1P could only prevent the increase in PI3K, ESBP was capable of inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Furthermore, ESBP decreased the levels of cleaved-caspase 3, Beclin1, LC3B, Bad, and Bax protein expressions. By modifying signaling pathways linked to autophagy and apoptosis, E. sibiricum bulb polysaccharides successfully improved the airway remodeling of asthma. Additionally, ESBP exhibited more potent inhibitory effects on asthmatic defective autophagy than E1P.
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- Shan Shan Gao
- College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Science and Technology Resources Sharing Service Centre, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Featured Functional Food Nutrition and Safety Testing, Urumqi, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Supervision and Testing Center for Quality and Safety of Agri-products of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Active Components and Drug Release Technology of Natural Drugs, Urumqi, China
- Engineering Research Center of Xinjiang and Central Asian Medicine Resources, Ministry of Education, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Urumqi, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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Zhang YL, Peng HM, Li JJ, Chen J, Zhang MR, Wang X, Wang SY, Zhu SY, Lu JK, Fang JB. The volatile oil of Hyssopus cuspidatus Boriss. (HVO) ameliorates OVA-induced allergic asthma via inhibiting PI3K/Akt/JNK/P38 signaling pathway and maintaining airway barrier integrity. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 334:118568. [PMID: 38996949 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Hyssopus cuspidatus Boriss., a classic Uyghur medicine, is used to treat inflammatory lung diseases such as asthma. But the therapeutic effect and mechanism of the volatile oil of Hyssopus cuspidatus Boriss.(HVO) in asthma therapy remain unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY We aim to characterize the constituents of HVO, investigate the therapeutic effect in OVA-induced allergic asthmatic mice and further explore the molecular mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, we applied two-dimensional gas chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC × GC-QTOF MS) to identify the ingredients of HVO. We established OVA-induced asthmatic model to investigate the therapeutic effect of HVO. To further explore the potential molecular pathways, we used network pharmacology approach to perform GO and KEGG pathways enrichment, and then built an ingredient-target-pathway network to identify key molecular pathways. Finally, LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages and OVA-induced asthmatic model were used to validate the potential signaling pathways. RESULTS GC × GC-QTOF MS analysis revealed the presence of 123 compounds of HVO. The sesquiterpenes and monoterpenes are the main constituents. The in vivo study indicated that HVO suppressed OVA-induced eosinophilic infiltration in lung tissues, inhibited the elevation of IgE, IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 levels, downregulated the expressions of phosphorylated PI3K, Akt, JNK and P38, and maintained epithelial barrier integrity via reducing the degradation of occludin, Zo-1, Zo-2, and E-cadherin. The in vitro study also revealed an inhibition of NO release and downregulation of phosphorylated PI3K, Akt, JNK and P38 levels. CONCLUSION HVO alleviates airway inflammation in OVA-induced asthmatic mice by inhibiting PI3K/Akt/JNK/P38 signaling pathway and maintaining airway barrier integrity via reducing the degradation of occludin, Zo-1, Zo-2, and E-cadherin.
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- Ya-Li Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Department of Anatomy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430065, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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He W, Rahman MH, Bajgai J, Abdul-Nasir S, Mo C, Ma H, Goh SH, Bomi K, Jung H, Kim CS, Lee H, Lee KJ. Hydrogen Gas Inhalation Alleviates Airway Inflammation and Oxidative Stress on Ovalbumin-Induced Asthmatic BALB/c Mouse Model. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:1328. [PMID: 39594470 PMCID: PMC11591407 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13111328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2024] [Revised: 10/25/2024] [Accepted: 10/29/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024] Open
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Airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, are a global public health concern owing to their chronic inflammatory effects on the respiratory mucosa. Molecular hydrogen (H2) has recently been recognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we examined the therapeutic potential of H2 in airway inflammation using an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced BALB/c mouse model of allergic asthma. Female BALB/c mice were sensitized and challenged with OVA to induce airway inflammation, and 30 mice were randomly divided into five groups: NT (non-treatment), HTC (3% H2 treatment only), NC (negative control, OVA only), PC (positive control, OVA + intranasal 1 mg/mL salbutamol 50 μL), and HT (H2 treatment, OVA + inhaled 3% H2). Various inflammatory and oxidative stress (OS)-induced markers such as white blood cells (WBCs) and their differential counts, lung histology, cytokine levels such as interleukin (IL)-4, (IL)-5, (IL)-13, interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), (IL)-10, reactive oxygen species (ROS), nitric oxide (NO), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT), and total immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels were investigated. Our results showed that inhaled H2 significantly reduced inflammatory cell infiltration, OS markers, and pro-inflammatory cytokine expression while upregulating antioxidant enzyme activity. Furthermore, H2 also significantly decreased serum IgE levels, a marker of allergic inflammation. Collectively, our findings suggest that H2 inhalation is a promising treatment option for airway inflammation, offering a novel approach with potential clinical applications.
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- Wenjing He
- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon 24253, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (W.H.); (M.H.R.); (J.B.); (S.A.-N.); (C.M.); (H.M.); (S.H.G.); (K.B.); (H.J.); (C.-S.K.)
- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea
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T SR, Jeyabalan S, Dhanasekaran S, Sekar M, Subramaniyan V, Wong LS. Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activities of ethanolic extract of Myxopyrum serratulum A.W. Hill. Lab Anim Res 2024; 40:33. [PMID: 39327635 PMCID: PMC11425995 DOI: 10.1186/s42826-024-00220-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating inflammatory disorder characterized by an overactive immune system targeting joints, leading to inflammation and intense pain. While current RA therapies effectively alleviate symptoms, they are often associated with significant side effects. This study aimed to assess the anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties of an Ethanolic Extract of Myxopyrum serratulum A.W. Hill (EEMS) using animal models. RESULTS The acute toxicity study with EEMS (2000 mg/kg, p.o.) on rats showed no toxicity or mortality up to the highest dose. Inflammation was induced using carrageenan, and rats were treated with varying doses of EEMS (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg, p.o.) and diclofenac to assess anti-inflammatory effects. Anti-arthritic efficacy was evaluated using Complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced inflammation, comparing EEMS to methotrexate. The results revealed dose-dependent anti-inflammatory effects of EEMS and a reversal of arthritic-induced weight loss in treated groups. Paw volume reduction was significant in both EEMS and methotrexate groups. Biochemical analyses showed elevated markers in the arthritic control group, which were normalized by EEMS and methotrexate. Notably, EEMS (400 mg/kg) significantly reduced cathepsin-D levels compared to the positive control. EEMS administration also lowered hepatic lipid peroxidation and increased endogenous antioxidants (SOD, GSH, and GPX). The 200 and 400 mg/kg doses reduced the iNOS/GADPH ratio, while the 400 mg/kg dose restored cellular and joint structure and significantly decreased IL1 levels. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, EEMS demonstrated substantial protective effects, mitigating health risks associated with chronic inflammation such as arthritis. These findings underscore the ethnomedical potential of Myxopyrum serratulum as a promising anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritis agent. The study suggests that EEMS could be a viable alternative or complementary therapy for RA, offering therapeutic benefits with potentially fewer side effects than current treatments.
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- Sheela Rani T
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai, India.
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Medical Sciences, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, 47500, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Nilai, 71800, Malaysia
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Xie FF, Xu LB, Zhu H, Yu XQ, Deng LY, Qin HZ, Lin S. Serum Metabolomics and NF-κB Pathway Analysis Revealed the Antipyretic Mechanism of Ellagic Acid on LPS-Induced Fever in Rabbits. Metabolites 2024; 14:407. [PMID: 39195502 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14080407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Fever is one of the most common clinical conditions and is characterized by pyrogenic infection, malignancy, inflammation, and tissue damage, among others. Ellagic acid (EA) can inhibit the expression of related proteins on the pathway by blocking the nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB) signaling pathway, inhibit the levels of pro-inflammatory factors interleukin-1β(IL-1β), interleukin-6(IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), increase the level of anti-inflammatory factor IL-10, and effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition, EA can also reduce the levels of malondialdehyde(MDA) and nitric oxide(NO) in the body, increase the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), and catalase(CAT), scavenge oxidative free radicals, inhibit lipid oxidation, and achieve antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between EA and various inflammatory markers, such as TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, prostaglandin E2(PGE2), and cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP), and clarify the mechanism of the cyclooxidase-2(COX-2)/NF-κB signaling pathway. Combined with the metabolomics analysis, our study revealed the effects of EA on multiple endogenous biomarkers, reflecting the characteristics of a multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway mechanism. Compared to lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- treated animals, subsequent administration of EA significantly lowered the LPS-induced rectal temperature increase (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01), significantly increased serum SOD and GSH levels (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01), and significantly decreased serum MDA, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). In addition, compared to LPS-treated animals, subsequent administration of EA significantly decreased cerebrospinal fluid cAMP and PGE2 levels (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01), significantly decreased cAMP, significantly increased 5-HT levels (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01), and significantly down-regulated p-NF-κB p65 and COX-2 protein levels in the hypothalamus. Subsequent gas chromatography mass spectrometry(GC-MS) metabolite analysis indicated that 12 differential metabolites were detected in serum isolated 4 h after LPS treatment, and 10 differential metabolites were detected in serum collected 7 h after LPS treatment. Next, Pearson correlation analysis was used to systematically characterize the relationship between the identified metabolites and TNF-α, IL-6, MDA, SOD, PGE2, and cAMP. The levels of propionic acid, pyridine, and L-valine were up-regulated by EA, which inhibited the expression of MDA, IL-1β, and TNF-α and increased the activity of GSH. The levels of inositol, urea, and 2-monopalmitin were down-regulated by EA, which inhibited the expression of MDA, IL-1β, and TNF-α, increased the activity of SOD and GSH, reduced the inflammatory response, and alleviated the oxidative stress state. Combined with the results of the metabolic pathway analysis, we suggest that the pathways of the galactose metabolism, synthesis and degradation of ketone bodies, as well as ascorbic acid and aldehyde acid metabolism are closely related to the antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects of EA. Our study established the relationship between EA and various inflammatory markers, such as TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, PGE2, and cAMP, and clarified the mechanism of the COX-2/NF-κB signaling pathway. Combined with the metabolomics analysis, our study revealed the effects of EA on multiple endogenous biomarkers, reflecting the characteristics of a multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway mechanism.
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- Feng-Feng Xie
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, Guangxi Engineering Research Center of Ethnic Medicine Resources and Application, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi MinZu University, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Institute for DRUG Control, Nanning 530018, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, Guangxi Engineering Research Center of Ethnic Medicine Resources and Application, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, Guangxi Engineering Research Center of Ethnic Medicine Resources and Application, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi MinZu University, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Institute for DRUG Control, Nanning 530018, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, Guangxi Engineering Research Center of Ethnic Medicine Resources and Application, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, Guangxi Engineering Research Center of Ethnic Medicine Resources and Application, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, Guangxi Engineering Research Center of Ethnic Medicine Resources and Application, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, The Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine, Guangxi Engineering Research Center of Ethnic Medicine Resources and Application, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
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Kim YY, Jeong S, Lee SW, Lee SJ, Rho MC, Kim SH, Lee S. Bakuchicin alleviates ovalbumin-induced allergic asthma by regulating M2 macrophage polarization. Inflamm Res 2024; 73:725-737. [PMID: 38538755 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-024-01859-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/30/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Asthma is an airway inflammatory disease caused by activation of numerous immune cells including macrophages. Bakuchicin (BKC) is known to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects and type 2 T helper (Th2) regulation, but has not been investigated for airway inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of BKC on airway inflammation and demonstrate the mechanisms of macrophage polarization. METHODS The anti-inflammatory effects were determined using lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophages. The ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma mouse model was used to evaluate the effects of BKC on airway inflammation and Th2 responses. Moreover, the effect of BKC on macrophage polarization was confirmed in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) differentiation. RESULTS BKC suppressed nitric oxide production and expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines by inhibiting signaling pathway in LPS-stimulated macrophages. In an OVA-induced asthma model, BKC treatment alleviated histological changes and mast cell infiltration and reduced the levels of eosinophil peroxidase, β-hexosaminidase, and immunoglobulin levels. In addition, BKC alleviated Th2 responses and M2 macrophage populations in bronchoalveolar fluid. In BMDMs, BKC suppressed IL-4-induced M2 macrophage polarization and the expression of M2 markers such as arginase-1 and Fizz-1 through inhibiting sirtuin 2 levels. CONCLUSION BKC could be a drug candidate for the treatment of allergic asthma.
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- Yeon-Yong Kim
- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
- Cell and Matrix Research Institute, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup, Republic of Korea
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- Cell and Matrix Research Institute, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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- Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Jeongeup, Republic of Korea.
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Li J, Guo X, Luo Z, Wu D, Shi X, Xu L, Zhang Q, Xie C, Yang C. Chemical constituents from the flowers of Inula japonica and their anti-inflammatory activity. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:117052. [PMID: 37597674 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The flowers of Inula japonica (Inulae Flos) can be used to treat cough and asthma and remove phlegm in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). AIM OF THE STUDY Our research aimed to obtain active components with the inhibition of inflammation and MUC5AC production to alleviate asthma symptoms from I. japonica. MATERIALS AND METHODS These compounds were separated from the MeOH extract of Inulae Flos by column chromatography over silica gel, AB-8 macroporous resin column, MPLC, and semipreparative HPLC. Their structures were elucidated by detailed spectroscopic data analysis, ECD calculations, and chemical methods. NO production was determined to evaluate anti-inflammatory activity in RAW 264.7 cells. The expression of MUC5AC, IL-1β, and IL-4 were measured in NCI-H292 cells by qRT-PCR. The anti-asthma activity assessments in vivo were performed through H & E and PAS staining, pulmonary function analysis, and cytokines determination by qRT-PCR or ELISA. The expression levels of PI3K, p-PI3K, AKT, p-AKT, MEK, p-MKE, ERK, p-MEK, and IL-1β were analyzed through western blotting. RESULTS One undescribed 1,10-seco-eudesmanolide derivative (1), two previously unreported 1,10-seco-eudesmanolide glycosides (2 and 3), and thirty-two known compounds (4-35) were obtained from Inulae Flos. Compound 11 had the most inhibitory effect against LPS-induced NO production in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages. Meanwhile, compound 11 also attenuated the increase in MUC5AC, IL-1β, and IL-4 mRNA expression in NCI-H292 cells. The results of the animal experiment confirmed that compound 11 significantly ameliorated OVA-induced asthma in a murine model of allergic asthma demonstrated by elevated pulmonary function, reduced inflammatory cell infiltration and mucus production. In addition, compound 11 significantly inhibited the levels of OVA-specific IgE in serum, of IL-4 and IL-6 in BALF, and of MUC5AC, IL-1β , IL-4, IL-5, IL-6 and IL-13 in lung tissue. Finally, compound 11 suppressed PI3K/AKT/MEK/ERK signaling pathway in lung tissue of mice. CONCLUSION This study indicated that compound 11 might be a potential therapeutic candidate ameliorating airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion via PI3K/AKT/MEK/ERK signaling pathway in allergic asthma.
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- Jiahang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300353, People's Republic of China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300353, People's Republic of China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300353, People's Republic of China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300353, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300353, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300353, People's Republic of China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300353, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, 38 Tongyan Road, Tianjin, 300353, People's Republic of China.
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Wang X, Wang Y, Tang T, Zhao G, Dong W, Li Q, Liang X. Curcumin-Loaded RH60/F127 Mixed Micelles: Characterization, Biopharmaceutical Characters and Anti-Inflammatory Modulation of Airway Inflammation. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2710. [PMID: 38140051 PMCID: PMC10747166 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15122710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Curcumin's ability to impact chronic inflammatory conditions, such as metabolic syndrome and arthritis, has been widely researched; however, its poor bioavailability limits its clinical application. The present study is focused on the development of curcumin-loaded polymeric nanomicelles as a drug delivery system with anti-inflammatory effects. Curcumin was loaded in PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil and puronic F127 mixed nanomicelles (Cur-RH60/F127-MMs). Cur-RH60/F127-MMs was prepared using the thin film dispersion method. The morphology and releasing characteristics of nanomicelles were evaluated. The uptake and permeability of Cur-RH60/F127-MMs were investigated using RAW264.7 and Caco-2 cells, and their bioavailability and in vivo/vitro anti-inflammatory activity were also evaluated. The results showed that Cur-RH60/F127-MMs have regular sphericity, possess an average diameter smaller than 20 nm, and high encapsulation efficiency for curcumin (89.43%). Cur-RH60/F127-MMs significantly increased the cumulative release of curcumin in vitro and uptake by cells (p < 0.01). The oral bioavailability of Cur-RH60/F127-MMs was much higher than that of curcumin-active pharmaceutical ingredients (Cur-API) (about 9.24-fold). The treatment of cell lines with Cur-RH60/F127-MMs exerted a significantly stronger anti-inflammatory effect compared to Cur-API. In addition, Cur-RH60/F127-MMs significantly reduced OVA-induced airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation in an in vivo experimental asthma model. In conclusion, this study reveals the possibility of formulating a new drug delivery system for curcumin, in particular nanosized micellar aqueous dispersion, which could be considered a perspective platform for the application of curcumin in inflammatory diseases of the airways.
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- Xinli Wang
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China; (X.W.); (G.Z.); (W.D.); (Q.L.)
- Jiangxi Medical Device Testing Center, Nanchang 330029, China
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- Clinical Medical School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Ji’an Central People’s Hospital, Ji’an 343000, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China; (X.W.); (G.Z.); (W.D.); (Q.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China; (X.W.); (G.Z.); (W.D.); (Q.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China; (X.W.); (G.Z.); (W.D.); (Q.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China; (X.W.); (G.Z.); (W.D.); (Q.L.)
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Thongboontho R, Petcharat K, Munkong N, Khonthun C, Boondech A, Phromnoi K, Thim-uam A. Effects of Pogonatherum paniceum (Lamk) Hack extract on anti-mitochondrial DNA mediated inflammation by attenuating Tlr9 expression in LPS-induced macrophages. Nutr Res Pract 2023; 17:827-843. [PMID: 37780212 PMCID: PMC10522809 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2023.17.5.827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Mitochondrial DNA leakage leads to inflammatory responses via endosome activation. This study aims to evaluate whether the perennial grass water extract (Pogonatherum panicum) ameliorate mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) leakage. MATERIALS/METHODS The major bioactive constituents of P. paniceum (PPW) were investigated by high-performance liquid chromatography, after which their antioxidant activities were assessed. In addition, RAW 264.7 macrophages were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide, resulting in mitochondrial damage. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used to examine the gene expression and cytokines. RESULTS Our results showed that PPW extract-treated activated cells significantly decrease reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide levels by reducing the p22phox and iNOS expression and lowering cytokine-encoding genes, including IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β, PG-E2 and IFN-γ relative to the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated macrophages. Furthermore, we observed that LPS enhanced the mtDNA leaked into the cytoplasm, increasing the transcription of Tlr9 and signaling both MyD88/Irf7-dependent interferon and MyD88/NF-κb p65-dependent inflammatory cytokine mRNA expression but which was alleviated in the presence of PPW extract. CONCLUSIONS Our data show that PPW extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities by facilitating mtDNA leakage and lowering the Tlr9 expression and signaling activation.
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- Rungthip Thongboontho
- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Mae Ka 56000, Thailand
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Mae Ka 56000, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Phayao, Mae Ka 56000, Thailand
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Mae Ka 56000, Thailand
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- Biology Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University, Nakhon Chum 65000, Thailand
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Mae Ka 56000, Thailand
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Mae Ka 56000, Thailand
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Guo CR, Zhang ZZ, Zhou X, Sun MY, Li TT, Lei YT, Gao YH, Li QQ, Yue CX, Gao Y, Lin YY, Hao CY, Li CZ, Cao P, Zhu MX, Rong MQ, Wang WH, Yu Y. Chronic cough relief by allosteric modulation of P2X3 without taste disturbance. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5844. [PMID: 37730705 PMCID: PMC10511716 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41495-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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P2X receptors are cation channels that sense extracellular ATP. Many therapeutic candidates targeting P2X receptors have begun clinical trials or acquired approval for the treatment of refractory chronic cough (RCC) and other disorders. However, the present negative allosteric modulation of P2X receptors is primarily limited to the central pocket or the site below the left flipper domain. Here, we uncover a mechanism of allosteric regulation of P2X3 in the inner pocket of the head domain (IP-HD), and show that the antitussive effects of quercetin and PSFL2915 (our nM-affinity P2X3 inhibitor optimized based on quercetin) on male mice and guinea pigs were achieved by preventing allosteric changes of IP-HD in P2X3. While being therapeutically comparable to the newly licensed P2X3 RCC drug gefapixant, quercetin and PSFL2915 do not have an adverse effect on taste as gefapixant does. Thus, allosteric modulation of P2X3 via IP-HD may be a druggable strategy to alleviate RCC.
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- Chang-Run Guo
- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Utilization of Woody Oil Resource, Hunan Academy of Forestry, Changsha, Hunan, 410004, China
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- Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, 77030, USA
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- The National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Peptide Drug Development, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China.
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China.
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China.
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Zhang L, Liang D, Liu L, Liu L. Plumbagin alleviates obesity-related asthma: Targeting inflammation, oxidative stress, and the AMPK pathway. Immun Inflamm Dis 2023; 11:e1025. [PMID: 37773696 PMCID: PMC10524032 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.1025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity-related asthma, a specific type of asthma, tends to have more severe symptoms and more frequent exacerbations, and it is insensitive to standard medications. Plumbagin (PLB) has many positive effects on human health. However, it remains unclear whether PLB protects against obesity-related asthma. The study investigated the effect of PLB on obesity-related asthma. METHODS Four-week-old male C57BL6/J mice were fed either standard-chow diet or high-fat diet (HFD). The mice were sensitized to 100 μg ovalbumin (OVA) once a week and intraperitoneally injected with 1 mg/kg PLB once daily from Week 10 to 11 and then challenged with 10 μg OVA twice a day on Week 12. The lung tissue and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were collected 48 h after the first OVA challenge. RESULTS HFD enhanced inflammatory cell infiltration within the airways and increased total inflammatory cell and eosinophil counts, levels of eosinophil-related inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-4 (IL-4), IL-5, and eotaxin in BALF, and oxidative stress in the lung tissues of asthmatic mice. PLB reduced inflammatory cell infiltration in the airway walls, levels of eosinophil-related inflammatory cytokines in BALF, and oxidative stress in lung tissues of obese asthmatic mice. In addition, PLB restored HFD-induced decreases in adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) phosphorylation. CONCLUSION The study suggested that HFD exacerbated inflammation and oxidative stress, while PLB probably alleviated inflammation and oxidative stress and activated AMPK pathway to attenuate obesity-associated asthma. Thus, PLB likely had the potential to treat obesity-related asthma.
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- Lijie Zhang
- Second Ward of Respiratory DepartmentThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical UniversityJinzhouLiaoningPeople's Republic of China
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- Ward of Respiratory and Critical Care DepartmentThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical UniversityJinzhouLiaoningPeople's Republic of China
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- Ward of Respiratory and Critical Care DepartmentThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical UniversityJinzhouLiaoningPeople's Republic of China
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- Ward of Respiratory and Critical Care DepartmentThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical UniversityJinzhouLiaoningPeople's Republic of China
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Wang X, Liao Z, Zhao G, Dong W, Huang X, Zhou X, Liang X. Curcumin nanocrystals self-stabilized Pickering emulsion freeze-dried powder: Development, characterization, and suppression of airway inflammation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125493. [PMID: 37348593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Curcumin, a diketone compound extracted from turmeric's rhizome, is an effective anti-inflammatory drug with multiple pharmacological activities. However, its low oral bioavailability due to its low water solubility and permeability severely limits its clinical applications. Therefore, to enhance the oral bioavailability of curcumin, further enhance its anti-inflammatory effects, and improve its potential in the treatment of airway inflammation, a curcumin nanocrystalline self-stabilizing Pickering emulsion (Cur-NSSPE) was prepared through high-pressure homogenization. Next, Cur-NSSPE was dried using a freeze-drying method to produce Cur-NSSPE-FDP. The prepared Cur-NSSPE and Cur-NSSPE-FDP were physically characterized. The release behavior and transmembrane transport capability of Cur-NSSPE-FDP in vitro were evaluated. Pharmacokinetic study was performed to evaluate its oral bioavailability. The anti-inflammatory effects of Cur-NSSPE-FDP in vivo and in vitro were investigated using RAW 264.7 macrophage inflammation model induced by LPS and IFN-γ and asthma model in BALB/c mice induced by OVA. The average particle size of Cur-NSSPE was (163.66 ± 6.78) nm, and the average drug content was (2.78 ± 0.01) mg/mL. The transmission electron microscopy results showed that the droplets were spherical in shape with a relatively uniform size, and the curcumin nanocrystals formed a spherical core-shell structure wrapped at the interface of the droplets. The scanning electron microscopy showed that Cur-NSSPE-FDP was a neatly arranged, having loose and porous network structure. Furthermore, it can significantly improve the cumulative release of curcumin in vitro and improve oral bioavailability in rats, increase the uptake of RAW264.7 and Caco-2 cells, promote the transport of curcumin across Caco-2 cells, significantly inhibit the expression of inflammatory factors NO, IL-6, TNF-a, MDA, IgE and ICAM-1, and improve the expression of IL-10 and SOD. These results indicated that the curcumin nanocrystalline self-stabilizing Pickering emulsion-freeze dried powder improved the oral bioavailability of curcumin and enhanced its therapeutic effect in airway inflammation.
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- Xinli Wang
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, People's Republic of China.
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Park JW, Choi J, Lee J, Park JM, Kim SM, Min JH, Seo DY, Goo SH, Kim JH, Kwon OK, Lee K, Ahn KS, Oh SR, Lee JW. Methyl P-Coumarate Ameliorates the Inflammatory Response in Activated-Airway Epithelial Cells and Mice with Allergic Asthma. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232314909. [PMID: 36499236 PMCID: PMC9736825 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232314909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Methyl p-coumarate (methyl p-hydroxycinnamate) (MH) is a natural compound found in a variety of plants. In the present study, we evaluated the ameliorative effects of MH on airway inflammation in an experimental model of allergic asthma (AA). In this in vitro study, MH was found to exert anti-inflammatory activity on PMA-stimulated A549 airway epithelial cells by suppressing the secretion of IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1, and ICAM-1. In addition, MH exerted an inhibitory effect not only on NF-κB (p-NF-κB and p-IκB) and AP-1 (p-c-Fos and p-c-Jun) activation but also on A549 cell and EOL-1 cell (eosinophil cell lines) adhesion. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, MH had an inhibitory effect on TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and MCP-1. The results from in vivo study revealed that the increases in eosinophils/Th2 cytokines/MCP-1 in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and IgE in the serum of OVA-induced mice with AA were effectively inhibited by MH administration. MH also exerted a reductive effect on the immune cell influx, mucus secretion, and iNOS/COX-2 expression in the lungs of mice with AA. The effects of MH were accompanied by the inactivation of NF-κB. Collectively, the findings of the present study indicated that MH attenuates airway inflammation in mice with AA, suggesting its potential as an adjuvant in asthma therapy.
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- Ji-Won Park
- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
- College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resources Division, Toxicological Evaluation and Research Department, National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Osong Health Technology Administration Complex, Cheongju 28159, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
- College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
- Natural Product Central Bank, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheonju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
- Natural Product Central Bank, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheonju 28116, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (S.-R.O.); (J.-W.L.)
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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Ramar MK, Henry LJK, Ramachandran S, Chidambaram K, Kandasamy R. Ziziphus mauritiana Lam attenuates inflammation via downregulating NFκB pathway in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages & OVA-induced airway inflammation in mice models. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 295:115445. [PMID: 35690340 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ziziphus mauritiana Lam leaves were utilized in treating asthma, diabetes, inflammation, and hepatic diseases in Indian traditional medicine. The leaves were used as an edible vegetables in rural parts of India. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim is to prove the anti-inflammatory activity of Ziziphus mauritiana Lam leaves against LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages and OVA-induced airway inflammation in mice through its attenuation mechanism in the NFκB signalling pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS Terpenoids present in MEZ were quantified using U(H)PLC analysis. MEZ at 50 and 100 μg/mL were tested against LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. The concentration of NO, ROS, and cytokines was quantified from the cell culture supernatants. OVA-induced asthma in mice was adopted for screening airway inflammation. MEZ at 250 and 500 mg/kg was tested for airway hyperresponsiveness, leukocyte counting, pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 and TNF-α), lung histopathology, and various inflammatory gene expressions in lungs for NFκB signalling pathway in asthma. RESULTS Terpenoids like betulin, betulinic acid, oleanolic acid, and ursolic acid were quantified from U(H)PLC analysis. MEZ at higher doses reduced the NO, ROS, and pro-inflammatory cytokines in LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. MEZ at 500 mg/kg significantly reduced AHR and also decreased total and differential leukocytes. MEZ also reduced the expressions of ICAM, VCAM, and Muc5C genes. Histopathological analysis revealed MEZ significantly reduced the leukocyte infiltration and mucus hypersecretion in the lungs. MEZ suppressed lung inflammation by inhibition of p65 mediated IκB-α translocation in the NFκB signalling pathway. CONCLUSION From these findings, MEZ significantly reduced airway inflammation by inhibiting NFκB mediated inflammatory pathway. Hence, this study proved that Ziziphus mauritiana Lam has anti-asthmatic potential in Indian traditional medicine.
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- Mohan Kumar Ramar
- Laboratory of Pulmonary Research, National Facility for Drug Development (NFDD), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, 620024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Laboratory of Pulmonary Research, National Facility for Drug Development (NFDD), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, 620024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, 620024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 68589, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Pulmonary Research, National Facility for Drug Development (NFDD), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, 620024, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Vuong NQ, Chien VV, Hue NT, Hang PT, Nam NH, Cuong PV, Nhiem NX. One new phenylpropanoid glycoside from Myxopyrum smilacifolium with α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2022; 24:891-897. [PMID: 34821174 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2021.1992392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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One new phenylpropanoid glycoside, myxosmoside I (1) and six known compounds, arenarioside (2), verbacoside (3), 3-formylindole (4), 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (5), D-manitol (6), and glycerol monooleate (7) were isolated from the roots of Myxopyrum smilacifolium (Wall.) Blume. Their chemical structures were determined by 1D-, 2D-NMR, and mass spectra, chemical methods, and compared with those reported in the literature. All compounds were evaluated for α-glucosidase inhibitory effect. Among them, phenylpropanoid glycosides 1-3 significantly inhibited α-glucosidase activity with IC50 values of 30.0 ± 0.9, 66.6 ± 2.3, and 36.9 ± 2.0 µM, respectively.
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- Nguyen Quoc Vuong
- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Caugiay, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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Xu Z, Ye Y, Huang G, Li Y, Guo X, Li L, Wu Y, Xu W, Nian S, Yuan Q. EphA2 recognizes Dermatophagoidespteronyssinus to mediate airway inflammation in asthma. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 111:109106. [PMID: 35969898 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Most of the asthma with low Th2 is severe steroid-resistant asthma, the exact pathogenesis of which has not yet been fully elucidated. We found that IL-6 and IL-8 were highly expressed in the sputum supernatant of severe asthma and ephrin type-A receptor 2 (EphA2) was highly expressed on bronchial epithelial cells. So, is there a connection between these two phenomena? To clarify this issue, we stimulated bronchial epithelial cells 16HBE with Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and its compontents LPS, respectively, and detected the activation of EphA2, activation of downstream pathways and secretion of inflammatory cytokines. A mouse asthma model was established, and the therapeutic effects of inhibiting or blocking EphA2 on mouse asthma were investigated. The results showed that D. pteronyssinus and its component LPS phosphorylated EphA2 on 16HBE, activated downstream signaling pathways STAT3 and p38 MAPK, and promoted the secretion of IL-6 and IL-8. After knockout of EphA2 on 16HBE, the activation of inflammatory pathways was attenuated and the secretion of IL-6 and IL-8 was significantly reduced. Inhibition or blockade of EphA2 on mouse airways resulted in a significant reduction in airway hyperresponsiveness and airway inflammation, and a significant decrease in the expression levels of IL-6, IL-17F, IL-1α, IL-1β and TNF in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and lung tissue. Our study uncovers a novel role for EphA2 expressed on airway epithelial cells in the pathogenesis of asthma; EphA2 recognizes D. pteronyssinus or its component LPS and promotes the secretion of IL-6 and IL-8 by airway epithelial cell, thereby mediating airway inflammation. Thus, it is possible to provide a new molecular therapy for severe asthma.
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- Zixi Xu
- Immune Mechanism and Therapy of Major Diseases of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Public Center of Experimental Technology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Medical Laboratory, Sichuan Science City Hospital, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
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- Immune Mechanism and Therapy of Major Diseases of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Public Center of Experimental Technology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Zigong Hospital of Woman and Children Healthcare, Sichuan, China.
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- Immune Mechanism and Therapy of Major Diseases of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Public Center of Experimental Technology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Immune Mechanism and Therapy of Major Diseases of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Public Center of Experimental Technology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Immune Mechanism and Therapy of Major Diseases of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Public Center of Experimental Technology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Immune Mechanism and Therapy of Major Diseases of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Public Center of Experimental Technology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Immune Mechanism and Therapy of Major Diseases of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Public Center of Experimental Technology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Immune Mechanism and Therapy of Major Diseases of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Public Center of Experimental Technology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Immune Mechanism and Therapy of Major Diseases of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Public Center of Experimental Technology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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Hong JH, Lee YC. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Cicadidae Periostracum Extract and Oleic Acid through Inhibiting Inflammatory Chemokines Using PCR Arrays in LPS-Induced Lung inflammation In Vitro. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12060857. [PMID: 35743888 PMCID: PMC9225349 DOI: 10.3390/life12060857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, we aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms of CP and OA treatments in LPS-stimulated lung epithelial cells on overall chemokines and their receptors using PCR arrays. In addition, we aimed to confirm those effects and mechanisms in LPS-stimulated lung macrophages on some chemokines and cytokines. In our study, CP treatments significantly inhibited the inflammatory mediators CCL2, CCL3, CCL4, CCL5, CCL6, CCL9, CCL11, CCL17, CCL20, CXCL1, CXCL2, CXCL3, CXCL5, CXCL7, CXCL10, TNF-α, and IL-6, while markedly suppressing NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation and the phosphorylations of PI3K p55, Akt, Erk1/2, p38, and NF-κB p65 in LPS-stimulated lung epithelial cells. CP treatments also significantly decreased the inflammatory mediators CCL2, CCL5, CCL17, CXCL1, and CXCL2, while markedly inhibiting phospho-PI3K p55 and iNOS expression in LPS-stimulated lung macrophages. Likewise, OA treatments significantly suppressed the inflammatory mediators CCL2, CCL3, CCL4, CCL5, CCL8, CCL11, CXCL1, CXCL3, CXCL5, CXCL7, CXCL10, CCRL2, TNF-α, and IL-6, while markedly reducing the phosphorylations of PI3K p85, PI3K p55, p38, JNK, and NF-κB p65 in LPS-stimulated lung epithelial cells. Finally, OA treatments significantly inhibited the inflammatory mediators CCL2, CCL5, CCL17, CXCL1, CXCL2, TNF-α, and IL-6, while markedly suppressing phospho-PI3K p55, iNOS, and Cox-2 in LPS-stimulated lung macrophages. These results prove that CP and OA treatments have anti-inflammatory effects on the inflammatory chemokines and cytokines by inhibiting pro-inflammatory mediators, including PI3K, Akt, MAPKs, NF-κB, iNOS, and Cox-2. These findings suggest that CP and OA are potential chemokine-based therapeutic substances for treating the lung and airway inflammation seen in allergic disorders.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-33-730-0672; Fax: +82-33-730-0653
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(-)-Epicatechin Reduces Neuroinflammation, Protects Mitochondria Function, and Prevents Cognitive Impairment in Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:2657713. [PMID: 35656027 PMCID: PMC9155907 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2657713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sepsis-associated encephalopathy is a common neurological complication of sepsis. Despite advances in pathological and diagnostic investigations, its treatment remains a major challenge. In sepsis-associated encephalopathy, neuroinflammatory overactivation and mitochondrial damage are thought to contribute to cognitive and behavioral impairments. In this study, we found that administration of (−)-Epicatechin, a dietary flavonoid of the flavan-3-ol subgroup, improves memory deficits and behavior performance by ameliorating neuroinflammation, regulating mitochondria function, enhancing synaptic plasticity, and reducing neuronal loss in a mouse model of lipopolysaccharide-induced sepsis. We further show that the AMPK signaling pathway might be among the mechanisms involved in the beneficial memory effects. Our data demonstrated the potential of (−)-Epicatechin as a new drug candidate for the treatment of sepsis-associated cognitive impairment by targeting AMPK.
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The Potential Antipyretic Mechanism of Ellagic Acid with Brain Metabolomics Using Rats with Yeast-Induced Fever. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27082465. [PMID: 35458665 PMCID: PMC9033033 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27082465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Fever is caused by an increase in the heat production process when the body is under the action of a heat source or the dysfunction of the temperature center. Ellagic acid (EA) is a polyphenol dilactone that has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antioxidant activities. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were injected yeast to reproduce an experimental fever model (150 ± 20 g), and the rectal temperature and its change values were subsequently taken 19 h later; the excessive production of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and prostaglandin2 (PGE2) induced by yeast was regulated to normal by EA administration. Rat brain metabolomics investigation of pyrexia and the antipyretic anti-inflammatory effect of EA was performed using Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS). Twenty-six metabolites, as potential biomarkers, significantly altered metabolites that were found in pyretic rats, and eleven metabolites, as biomarkers of the antipyretic mechanism of EA, were significantly adjusted by EA to help relieve pyrexia, which was involved in glycerophospholipid metabolism and sphingolipid metabolism, etc. In conclusion, potential metabolic biomarkers in the brain shed light on the mechanism of EA’s antipyretic effects, mainly involving metabolic pathways, which may contribute to a further understanding of the therapeutic mechanisms of fever and therapeutic mechanism of EA.
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Li W, Huang Q, Yu J, Yang Y, Yu J, Liu Y, Song H, Cui L, Niu X. Schisandrin improves lipopolysaccharide‐induced acute lung injury by inhibiting the inflammatory response in vivo and in vitro. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14141. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Weifeng Li
- School of Pharmacy Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an China
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- School of Pharmacy Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an China
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- School of Pharmacy Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an China
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- School of Pharmacy Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an China
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- School of Pharmacy Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an China
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- School of Pharmacy Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an China
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- School of Pharmacy Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an China
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- School of Life Sciences Shaanxi Normal University Xi'an China
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- School of Pharmacy Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an China
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Vuong NQ, Chien VV, Hue NT, Hang PT, Hieu TV, Nam NH, Cuong PV, Nhiem NX. Six new iridoid glucosides from Myxopyrum smilacifolium (Wall.) Blume. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN CHEMISTRY : MRC 2022; 60:247-254. [PMID: 34464002 DOI: 10.1002/mrc.5213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Six new iridoid glycosides, myxosmosides A-F (1-6) were isolated from the roots of Myxopyrum smilacifolium (Wall.) Blume. Their chemical structures were determined using, 1D-, 2D-NMR, and mass spectra and chemical methods.
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- Nguyen Quoc Vuong
- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Xu C, Song Y, Wang Z, Jiang J, Piao Y, Li L, Jin S, Li L, Zhu L, Yan G. Pterostilbene suppresses oxidative stress and allergic airway inflammation through AMPK/Sirt1 and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways. IMMUNITY INFLAMMATION AND DISEASE 2021; 9:1406-1417. [PMID: 34342160 PMCID: PMC8589405 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Introduction Pterostilbene (Pts) may be used for allergic asthma treatment. The AMPK/Sirt1 and Nrf2/HO‐1 pathways are potential targets for asthma treatement. However, the relationship between Pts and AMPK/Sirt1 and Nrf2/HO‐1 pathways in asthma is unclear. Herein, we aim to explore the pharmacological effects of Pts on oxidative stress and allergic inflammatory response as well as the mechanism involving AMPK/Sirt1 and Nrf2/HO‐1 pathways. Methods Asthma model was established in mice with ovalbumin (OVA). The model mice were treated by different concentrations of Pts. Lung pathological changes were observed through histological staining. In vitro, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐stimulated 16HBE cells were treated with Pts. The siAMPKα2, siSirt1 and siNrf2 knockdown, and treatment with compound C, EX‐527 or ML385 were also performed in 16HBE cells. Enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect interleukin‐4 (IL‐4), IL‐13, IL‐5, total and OVA specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), and interferon γ (IFN‐γ). Pneumonography was used to measure the airway hyperreactivity (AHR). Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were also detected. Immunohistochemistry, Western blot and immunofluorescence were used to measure protein levels. Results Pts significantly attenuated lung inflammatory cell infiltration and goblet cell proliferation. Meanwhile, Pts treatment could reduce IL‐4, IL‐13, IL‐5, and IgE (total and OVA specific) levels in the asthma model mice. However, IFN‐γ in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was elevated. In addition, Pts reduced AHR. We also found that Pts treatment promoted serum SOD and CAT, and reduced MDA. In vitro results showed that Pts treatment promoted iNOS, TNF‐α, COX‐2, IL‐1β, and IL‐6 expressions in 16HBE cells, prolonged G0/G1 phase of the cell cycle, and resulted in a shortened G2M phase. Moreover, we found that Pts promoted the phosphorylation of AMPK in 16HBE, and meanwhile inhibited the increase of ROS induced by LPS. Additionally, Pts treatment inhibited p‐AMPK, Sirt1, Nrf2 and HO‐1, which in turn leads to the alleviation of AMPK/Sirt1 and Nrf2/HO‐1 pathways. Conclusion Pts alleviated oxidative stress and allergic airway inflammation via regulation of AMPK/Sirt1and Nrf2/HO‐1 signaling pathways.
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- Chang Xu
- Jilin Key Laboratory for Immune and Targeting Research on Common Allergic Diseases, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China.,Department of Anatomy Histology and Embryology, Yanbian University Medical College, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Key Laboratory for Immune and Targeting Research on Common Allergic Diseases, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China.,Department of Anatomy Histology and Embryology, Yanbian University Medical College, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Key Laboratory for Immune and Targeting Research on Common Allergic Diseases, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Key Laboratory for Immune and Targeting Research on Common Allergic Diseases, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China.,Department of Anatomy Histology and Embryology, Yanbian University Medical College, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Key Laboratory for Immune and Targeting Research on Common Allergic Diseases, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China.,Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Key Laboratory for Immune and Targeting Research on Common Allergic Diseases, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China.,Department of Anatomy Histology and Embryology, Yanbian University Medical College, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Key Laboratory for Immune and Targeting Research on Common Allergic Diseases, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China.,Department of Anatomy Histology and Embryology, Yanbian University Medical College, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Key Laboratory for Immune and Targeting Research on Common Allergic Diseases, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China.,Department of Anatomy Histology and Embryology, Yanbian University Medical College, Yanji, Jilin, China
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Sharifi-Rad J, Adetunji CO, Olaniyan OT, Ojo SK, Samuel MO, Temitayo BT, Roli OI, Nimota OO, Oluwabunmi BT, Adetunji JB, Sharopov F, Cruz-Martins N, del Mar Contreras M. Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Other Pharmacological Activities of Ocimum Species: Potential to Be Used as Food Preservatives and Functional Ingredients. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1934693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Javad Sharifi-Rad
- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Facultad De Medicina, Universidad Del Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Department of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Laboratory for Reproductive Biology and Developmental Programming, Department of Physiology, Edo University, Iyahmo, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Cardiometabolic Research Unit, Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Institute for Human Resources Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Basic Medical Science Edo University Iyamho, Nigeria
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- Nutritional and Toxicological Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Rudaki, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (I3s), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, Jaén, Spain
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Li X, Yang N, Cheng Q, Zhang H, Liu F, Shang Y. MiR-21-5p in Macrophage-Derived Exosomes Targets Smad7 to Promote Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition of Airway Epithelial Cells. J Asthma Allergy 2021; 14:513-524. [PMID: 34040396 PMCID: PMC8140948 DOI: 10.2147/jaa.s307165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Asthma is usually associated with airway inflammation and airway remodeling. Epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) often occurs in airway remodeling. The purpose of this study is to identify the effect of miR-21-5p and Smad7 signaling pathway in macrophage-derived exosomes on EMT of airway epithelial cells. Methods HE staining and Masson staining were used to verify the successful establishment of the asthma model. The levels of epithelial cell adhesion factor and stromal cell markers were detected by Western blot. The levels of miR-21-5p were detected by qRT-PCR. The expression of miR-21-5p in lung tissue was further verified by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Exosome morphology was observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA). Luciferase reporter assay was applied to analyze the interaction of miR-21-5p with Smad7. Results The expression of miR-21-5p was upregulated in macrophages of rats in vivo with OVA-induced asthma. In vitro cultured alveolar macrophages stimulated by LPS could secrete exosomes with high levels of miR-21-5p. The exosome-derived miR-21-5p promotes EMT in rat tracheal epithelial cells through TGFβ1/Smad signaling pathway by downregulating Smad7. This process can be blocked by miR-21-5p inhibitor. Conclusion Rat alveolar macrophages produced high levels of miR-21-5p-containing exosomes, which transported miR-21-5p to tracheal epithelial cells, thus promoting EMT through TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway by targeting Smad7.
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- Xiang Li
- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China
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Tirpude NV, Sharma A, Joshi R, Kumari M, Acharya V. Vitex negundo Linn. extract alleviates inflammatory aggravation and lung injury by modulating AMPK/PI3K/Akt/p38-NF-κB and TGF-β/Smad/Bcl2/caspase/LC3 cascade and macrophages activation in murine model of OVA-LPS induced allergic asthma. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 271:113894. [PMID: 33516930 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.113894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE There is growing inclination towards developing bioactive molecule-based strategies for the management of allergic airway inflammation associated respiratory diseases. Vitex negundo Linn., also known as Nirgundi, is one such medicinal plant enriched with phytochemicals and used for inflammatory and respiratory disorders including asthma in traditional system of medicine. Preliminary studies have claimed anti-tussive and bronchodilator potential of V. negundo Linn. However, its attributes as well as molecular mechanism (s) in modulation of asthma mediated by allergic inflammation are yet to be delineated scientifically. AIM OF THE STUDY Present study attempted to assess the effectiveness of Vitex negundo leaf extract (VNLE) in mitigation of allergen induced inflammation associated asthmatic lung damage with emphasis to delineate its molecular mechanism (s). MATERIALS AND METHODS Allergic lung inflammation was established in Balb/c mice using Ovalbumin-lipopolysaccharide (OVA-LPS). Several allergic inflammatory parameters, histopathological changes, alveolar macrophage activation and signalling pathways were assessed to examine protective effects of VNLE. UHPLC-DAD-QTOF-ESI-IMS was used to characterize VLNE. RESULTS VNLE administration effectively attenuated LPS-induced oxi-inflammatory stress in macrophages suggesting its anti-inflammatory potential. Further, VNLE showed protective effect in mitigating asthmatic lung damage as evident by reversal of pathological changes including inflammatory cell influx, congestion, fibrosis, bronchial thickness and alveolar collapse observed in allergen group. VNLE suppressed expressions of inflammatory Th1/Th2 cytokines, chemokines, endopeptidases (MMPs), oxidative effector enzyme (iNOS), adhesion molecules, IL-4/IFN-γ release with simultaneous enhancement in levels of IL-10, IFN-γ, MUC3 and tight junction proteins. Subsequent mechanistic investigation revealed that OVA-LPS concomitantly enhanced phosphorylation of NF-κB, PI3K, Akt and p38MAPKs and downregulated AMPK which was categorically counteracted by VNLE treatment. VNLE also suppressed OVA-LPS induced fibrosis, apoptosis, autophagy and gap junction proteins which were affirmed by reduction in TGF-β, Smad2/3/4, Caspase9/3, Bax, LC3A/B, connexin 50, connexin 43 and enhancement in Bcl2 expression. Additionally, suppression of alveolar macrophage activation, inflammatory cells in blood and elevation of splenic CD8+T cells was demonstrated. UHPLC-DAD-QTOF-ESI-IMS revealed presence of iridoids glycoside and phenolics which might contribute these findings. CONCLUSION These findings confer protective effect of VNLE in attenuation of allergic lung inflammation and suggest that it could be considered as valuable medicinal source for developing safe natural therapeutics for mitigation of allergic inflammation during asthma.
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- Narendra Vijay Tirpude
- Dietetics and Nutrition Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, U.P. 201002, India.
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- Dietetics and Nutrition Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, U.P. 201002, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, U.P. 201002, India
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- Dietetics and Nutrition Technology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, U.P. 201002, India.
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Kim SM, Ryu HW, Kwon OK, Hwang D, Kim MG, Min JH, Zhang Z, Kim SY, Paik JH, Oh SR, Ahn KS, Lee JW. Callicarpa japonica Thunb. ameliorates allergic airway inflammation by suppressing NF-κB activation and upregulating HO-1 expression. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 267:113523. [PMID: 33129947 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Callicarpa japonica Thunb., as an herbal medicine has been used for the treatment of inflammatory diseases in China and Korea. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ultra performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (UPLC-PDA-QTof MS) was used to detect the major phenylethanoid glycosides in the C. japonica extract. BALB/c mice were intraperitoneally sensitized by ovalbumin (OVA) (on days 0 and 7) and challenged by OVA aerosol (on days 11-13) to induce airway inflammatory response. The mice were also administered with C. japonica Thunb. (CJT) (20 and 40 mg/kg Per oral) on days 9-13. CJT pretreatment was conducted in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 or phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA)-stimulated A549 cells. RESULTS CJT administration significantly reduced the secretion of Th2 cytokines, TNF-α, IL-6, immunoglobulin E (IgE) and histamine, and the recruitment of eosinophils in an OVA-exposed mice. In histological analyses, the amelioration of inflammatory cell influx and mucus secretion were observed with CJT. The OVA-induced airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), iNOS expression and NF-κB activation were effectively suppressed by CJT administration. In addition, CJT led to the upregulation of HO-1 expression. In an in vitro study, CJT pretreatment suppressed the LPS-induced TNF-α secretion in RAW264.7 cells and attenuated the PMA-induced IL-6, IL-8 and MCP-1 secretion in A549 cells. These effects were accompanied by downregulated NF-κB phosphorylation and by upregulated HO-1 expression. CONCLUSION These results suggested that CJT has protective activity against OVA-induced airway inflammation via downregulation of NF-κB activation and upregulation of HO-1, suggesting that CJT has preventive potential for the development of allergic asthma.
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- Seong-Man Kim
- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk, 28116, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-764, Republic of Korea.
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk, 28116, Republic of Korea.
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk, 28116, Republic of Korea.
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk, 28116, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28160, Republic of Korea.
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk, 28116, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28160, Republic of Korea.
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk, 28116, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28160, Republic of Korea.
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- State Key Laboratory of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, Institute of Botany, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100093, PR China.
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 125 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk, 28116, Republic of Korea.
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk, 28116, Republic of Korea.
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk, 28116, Republic of Korea.
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The Protective Effects of Maresin 1 in the OVA-Induced Asthma Mouse Model. Mediators Inflamm 2021; 2021:4131420. [PMID: 33628113 PMCID: PMC7889371 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4131420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that cannot be cured. Maresin 1 (MaR1) is a specific lipid synthesized by macrophages that exhibits powerful anti-inflammatory effects in various inflammatory diseases. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of MaR1 on allergic asthma using an ovalbumin- (OVA-) induced asthma model. Thirty BALB/c mice were randomly allocated to control, OVA, and MaR1 + OVA groups. Mice were sacrificed 24 hours after the end of the last challenge, and serum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), and lung tissue were collected for further analysis. Western blotting was used to measure the protein level of IκBα, the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, and the expression of NF-κB downstream inflammatory cytokines. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reactions (qRT-PCRs) were used to evaluate the expression levels of COX-2 and ICAM-1 in lung tissues. We found that high doses of MaR1 were most effective in preventing OVA-induced inflammatory cell infiltration and excessive mucus production in lung tissue, reducing the number of inflammatory cells in the BALF and inhibiting the expression of serum or BALF-associated inflammatory factors. Furthermore, high-dose MaR1 treatment markedly suppressed the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, the degradation of IκBα, and the expression of inflammatory genes downstream of NF-κB, such as COX-2 and ICAM-1, in the OVA-induced asthma mouse model. Our findings indicate that MaR1 may play a critical role in OVA-induced asthma and may be therapeutically useful for the management of asthma.
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Wu D, Li S, Liu X, Xu J, Jiang A, Zhang Y, Liu Z, Wang J, Zhou E, Wei Z, Yang Z, Guo C. Alpinetin prevents inflammatory responses in OVA-induced allergic asthma through modulating PI3K/AKT/NF-κB and HO-1 signaling pathways in mice. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 89:107073. [PMID: 33039967 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.107073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma which characterized by inflammatory responses of the airways. Alpinetin, a flavonoid compound derived from the ginger family of medicinal herbs, possesses various biological properties including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and other medical effects. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of alpinetin on OVA-induced allergic asthma, and further to examine its molecular mechanisms underlying these processes in vivo and in vitro. Mice were sensitized and challenged with OVA to build allergic asthma model in vivo. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was collected for inflammatory cells analysis and lung tissues were examined for histopathological examination. The levels of IL-5, IL-13, IL-4, IgE, TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β were determined by the respective ELISA kits. The PI3K/AKT/NF-κB and HO-1 signaling pathways were examined by western blot analysis. The results showed that alpinetin significantly ameliorated OVA-induced pathologic changes of lungs, such as decreasing massive inflammatory cell infiltration and mucus hypersecretion, and reduced the number of inflammatory cells in BALF. Alpinetin also decreased the OVA-induced levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 and IgE. Furthermore, alpinetin inhibited OVA-induced phosphorylation of p65, IκB, PI3K and AKT, and the activity of HO-1 in vivo. More importantly, these anti-inflammatory effects and molecular mechanisms of alpinetin has also been confirmed in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages in vitro. In conclusion, above results indicate that alpinetin exhibites a potent anti-inflammatory activity in allergic asthma through modulating PI3K/AKT/NF-κB and HO-1 signaling pathways, which would be used as a promising therapy agent for allergic asthma.
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- Di Wu
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, PR China; College of Life Sciences and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, Guangdong Province, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, PR China.
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Park JW, Kim SM, Min JH, Kim MG, Kwon OK, Hwang D, Oh JH, Park MW, Chun W, Lee HJ, Kim DY, Kim JH, Hwang J, Kim MO, Oh SR, Ahn KS, Lee JW. 3,4,5-Trihydroxycinnamic acid exerts anti-asthmatic effects in vitro and in vivo. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 88:107002. [PMID: 33182035 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.107002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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3,4,5-Trihydroxycinnamic acid (THCA) has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory activity. However, the effect of THCA for treating allergic asthma was unknown. Therefore, in the present study, the anti-asthmatic effects of THCA were studied in both in vitro and in vivo studies. In phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA)-stimulated A549 airway epithelial cells, THCA pretreatment decreased the mRNA expression and secretion of interleukin (IL)-8, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), and intercellular adhesion molecules 1 (ICAM-1), and reduced the mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9). THCA also inhibited PMA-induced protein kinase B (AKT), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) activation in A549 cells. In lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, THCA pretreatment suppressed the mRNA expression of ICAM-1 and MMP-9. In addition, THCA suppressed the adhesion of EOL and A549 cells. In ovalbumin (OVA)-administered asthmatic mice, THCA exerted inhibitory activity on IL-5, IL-13, and MCP-1 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and on OVA-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) in serum. THCA attenuated the numbers of inflammatory cells in BALF and the influx of inflammatory cell in lung tissues. Furthermore, THCA downregulated the levels of inducible nitric oxide (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and leukotriene B4 (LTB4) expression, mucus production and CREB phosphorylation as well as Penh value. These effects were accompanied by suppression of AKT, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and NF-κB activation. Therefore, the results of the current study suggest that THCA may be a valuable adjuvant or therapeutic in the prevention or treatment of allergic asthma.
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- Ji-Won Park
- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28160, Republic of Korea
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- SciTech Korea Inc., Seoul 01138, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Kangwon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Kangwon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Anticancer Agent Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea.
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Chungbuk 28116, Republic of Korea.
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