Periplaneta americana extract ameliorates dextran sulfate sodium-induced ulcerative colitis via immunoregulatory and PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathways.
Inflammopharmacology
; 30(3): 907-918, 2022 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with a low cure rate. Periplaneta americana is a traditional American Cockroach and reportedly has potential therapeutic roles for UC treatment; however, its mechanisms remain unclear. To address this, we investigated the therapeutic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of Ento-A, a Periplaneta americana extract, in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced chronic and recurrent UC mouse model. Ento-A treatment decreased pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, disease activity index (DAI), colon mucosa damage index (CMDI), histopathological scores (HS), and increased colon length. Additionally, Ento-A effectively increased interleukin-4 (IL-4), and forkhead transcription factor protein 3 (Foxp3) expression levels, while it abated interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and IL-17 levels in spleen lymphocytes. Conversely, in mesenteric lymph nodes, IL-4 and Foxp3 expression were decreased, while IFN-γ and IL-17 expression was increased. Furthermore, Ento-A blocked p-PI3K, p-AKT,*and p-NF-κB activation. In conclusion, Ento-A improved UC symptoms and exerted therapeutic effects by regulating immune responses and inhibiting PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling.
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01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Periplaneta
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Colitis Ulcerosa
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Colitis
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Inflammopharmacology
Asunto de la revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
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TERAPIA POR MEDICAMENTOS
Año:
2022
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Article
País de afiliación:
China