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Hypertens Res ; 46(8): 1923-1933, 2023 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37308550

RESUMEN

Fruit from the Prunus mume tree is a traditional food in Japan. Recently, bainiku-ekisu, an infused juice concentrate of Japanese Prunus mume, is attracting attention as a health promoting supplement. Angiotensin II (Ang II) plays a central role in development of hypertension. It has been reported that bainiku-ekisu treatment attenuates the growth-promoting signaling induced by Ang II in vascular smooth muscle cells. However, whether bainiku-ekisu has any effect on an animal model of hypertension remains unknown. Therefore, this study was designed to explore the potential anti-hypertensive benefit of bainiku-ekisu utilizing a mouse model of hypertension with Ang II infusion. Male C57BL/6 mice were infused with Ang II for 2 weeks and given 0.1% bainiku-ekisu containing water or normal water for 2 weeks with blood pressure evaluation. After 2 weeks, mice were euthanized, and the aortas were collected for evaluation of remodeling. Aortic medial hypertrophy was observed in control mice after Ang II infusion, which was attenuated in bainiku-ekisu group with Ang II infusion. Bainiku-ekisu further attenuated aortic induction of collagen producing cells and immune cell infiltration. Development of hypertension induced by Ang II was also prevented by bainiku-ekisu. Echocardiograph indicated protection of Ang II-induced cardiac hypertrophy by bainiku-ekisu. In vascular fibroblasts, bainiku-ekisu attenuated vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 induction, an endoplasmic reticulum stress marker, inositol requiring enzyme-1α phosphorylation, and enhancement in glucose consumption in response to Ang II. In conclusion, Bainiku-ekisu prevented Ang II-induced hypertension and inflammatory vascular remodeling. Potential cardiovascular health benefit to taking bainiku-ekisu should be further studied.


Asunto(s)
Hipertensión , Prunus domestica , Prunus , Ratones , Animales , Angiotensina II/farmacología , Remodelación Vascular/fisiología , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Hipertensión/inducido químicamente , Hipertensión/tratamiento farmacológico , Hipertensión/metabolismo
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Biosci Biotechnol Biochem ; 86(4): 528-534, 2022 Mar 21.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35150233

RESUMEN

The fruit of Prunus mume (ume, also known as Japanese apricot) has been used as a functional food in Japan since ancient times. We previously reported that ume stimulates the differentiation of preosteoblastic cells. Osteocalcin (OCN) is secreted by osteoblasts, and there is known association with glucolipid metabolism and cognitive function. This study sought to clarify the relationship between ume extracts and OCN production both in vitro and in vivo. Alkaline phosphatase activity and OCN level in the ethyl acetate extracts of ume-treated extracts were significantly increased in preosteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells compared with the control group. In human study, serum OCN level was significantly higher in the high ume intake group than in the low intake group in community-dwelling participants over 60 years old. These results suggest that ume has the potential to upregulated OCN production both in vitro and in vivo.


Asunto(s)
Prunus armeniaca , Prunus , Frutas/metabolismo , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Osteoblastos/metabolismo , Osteocalcina/genética , Extractos Vegetales/metabolismo , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología
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Eur J Pharmacol ; 885: 173435, 2020 Oct 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32745602

RESUMEN

Zanthoxylum piperitum (ZP, 'Japanese pepper') is a traditional medicine and pepper used in Asian countries such as Japan. Hydroxy-α-sanshool, a pungent-tasting substance contained within ZP, has been reported to slightly suppress immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated mast cell degranulation. The current study aims to newly identify anti-allergic compounds derived from ZP. We examine the inhibitory mechanisms behind IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation. By inhibitory effect-guided isolation, we identified degranulation inhibitory compounds derived from ZP fruit: 1-acetoxy-7-hydroxy-3, 7-dimethylocta-2E, 5E-diene (ZP1) and 8-hydroxygeranyl acetate (ZP2). ZP1 and ZP2 inhibited IgE-mediated degranulation and A23187-mediated degranulation in RBL-2H3 mast cells. Our findings suggest the inhibition of degranulation by ZP1 and ZP2 was by inhibition of Lyn phosphorylation, followed by inhibition of intracellular Ca2+ mobilization, protein kinase C alpha phosphorylation, membrane ruffling, and granule-to-plasma membrane fusion. Oral administration of ZP1 or ZP2 attenuated an IgE-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylactic reaction in mice. Histological observation suggests that this effect occurred via inhibition of mast cell degranulation. These findings indicate that ZP1 and ZP2 attenuate allergic reaction via inhibition of IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation.


Asunto(s)
Antialérgicos/farmacología , Degranulación de la Célula/efectos de los fármacos , Frutas/química , Hipersensibilidad/tratamiento farmacológico , Inmunoglobulina E/efectos de los fármacos , Mastocitos/efectos de los fármacos , Zanthoxylum/química , Animales , Calcimicina/farmacología , Línea Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Masculino , Ratones , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Ratones Endogámicos ICR , Anafilaxis Cutánea Pasiva/efectos de los fármacos , Ratas
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Sci Rep ; 8(1): 11638, 2018 08 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30076416

RESUMEN

Japanese apricot (Prunus mume; ume) is a traditional food in Japan that has been shown to have various beneficial health effects. There is some evidence to suggest that ume is also effective against allergic disease. Here, we conducted a cross-sectional epidemiological pilot study to examine the association between ume intake frequency and allergic symptoms including rhinitis in 563 adults (288 men and 275 women) who resided in Wakayama, Japan. After adjusting for age, present illness and medication, women with high ume intake had significantly lower odds ratio (OR) for the presence of symptoms of allergy [OR: 0.49 with 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.25-0.97]. Therefore, we investigated the anti-allergic effect of ume on passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction in immunoglobulin E (IgE)-sensitized mice. The animal study demonstrated that oral administration of ume extract attenuated the PCA reaction and mast cell degranulation. Furthermore, RBL-2H3 mast cells were used to identify anti-allergic ume compounds. The following ume compounds inhibited IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation: vanillin, syringic acid, protocatechuic aldehyde, lyoniresinol and p-coumaric acid. These results suggested that ume has the potential to inhibit mast cell degranulation and may be associated with reduced risk of allergic symptoms in women.


Asunto(s)
Antialérgicos/administración & dosificación , Anafilaxis Cutánea Pasiva/efectos de los fármacos , Prunus/química , Rinitis Alérgica/dietoterapia , Adulto , Anciano , Animales , Antialérgicos/química , Femenino , Alimentos , Humanos , Inmunoglobulina E/administración & dosificación , Inmunoglobulina E/inmunología , Japón/epidemiología , Masculino , Mastocitos/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones , Persona de Mediana Edad , Extractos Vegetales/administración & dosificación , Extractos Vegetales/química , Rinitis Alérgica/epidemiología , Rinitis Alérgica/inmunología , Rinitis Alérgica/patología
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Food Chem ; 139(1-4): 371-6, 2013 Aug 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23561119

RESUMEN

Angiotensin II (Ang II) is a vasoactive hormone that has been implicated in cardiovascular diseases. Here, the effect of peach, Prunus persica L. Batsch, pulp extract on Ang II-induced intracellular Ca(2+) mobilization, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and signal transduction events in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) was investigated. Pretreatment of peach ethyl acetate extract inhibited Ang II-induced intracellular Ca(2+) elevation in VSMCs. Furthermore, Ang II-induced ROS generation, essential for signal transduction events, was diminished by the peach ethyl acetate extract. The peach ethyl acetate extract also attenuated the Ang II-induced phosphorylation of epidermal growth factor receptor and myosin phosphatase target subunit 1, both of which are associated with atherosclerosis and hypertension. These results suggest that peach ethyl acetate extract may have clinical potential for preventing cardiovascular diseases by interfering with Ang II-induced intracellular Ca(2+) elevation, the generation of ROS, and then blocking signal transduction events.


Asunto(s)
Angiotensina II/metabolismo , Regulación hacia Abajo/efectos de los fármacos , Músculo Liso Vascular/citología , Miocitos del Músculo Liso/efectos de los fármacos , Miocitos del Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Prunus/química , Transducción de Señal/efectos de los fármacos , Animales , Células Cultivadas , Receptores ErbB/metabolismo , Músculo Liso Vascular/efectos de los fármacos , Músculo Liso Vascular/metabolismo , Fosforilación , Ratas , Especies Reactivas de Oxígeno/metabolismo
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Biosci Biotechnol Biochem ; 75(10): 1907-11, 2011.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21979066

RESUMEN

Osteoporosis is a serious disease caused by decreased bone mass. There is constant matrix remodeling in bones, by which bone formation is performed by osteoblastic cells, whereas bone resorption is accomplished by osteoclast cells. We investigated the effect of a Japanese apricot (Prunus mume SIBE. et ZUCC.) extract on the proliferation and osteoblastic differentiation in pre-osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells. An alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity assay, cell proliferation assay, alizarin red staining and expression analysis of osteoblastic genes were carried out to assess the proliferation and osteoblastic differentiation. The water-soluble fraction of Prunus mume (PWF) increased the ALP activity, cell proliferation and mineralization. The gene expression of osteopontin and bone morphogenetic protein-2, which are markers in the early period of osteoblastic differentiation, were significantly enhanced by the PWF treatment. PWF therefore stimulated the proliferation and osteoblastic differentiation of cells and may have potential to prevent osteoporosis.


Asunto(s)
Osteoblastos/citología , Osteoblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Prunus/química , Células 3T3 , Fosfatasa Alcalina/metabolismo , Animales , Calcificación Fisiológica/efectos de los fármacos , Diferenciación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Regulación de la Expresión Génica/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones , Osteoblastos/metabolismo
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Am J Hypertens ; 24(5): 530-3, 2011 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21331052

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: Health benefits of brown rice over white rice have been described previously. However, whether the outer bran of rice contains an ingredient useful to prevent cardiovascular diseases remains unknown. The subaleurone layer of rice, which is usually lost by milling brown rice for whitening, is rich in varied nutrients, suggesting that some ingredient contained within this layer may be beneficial for the cardiovascular system. METHODS: To assess potential benefits of the subaleurone layer toward pathological vascular remodeling, we examined the effects of the layer extracts from Japanese rice (Oryza sativa var. japonica) on angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced signal transduction and hypertrophy in cultured rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). RESULTS: Pretreatment of the ethyl acetate extract (100 µg/ml), but not other extracts, inhibited Ang II (100 nmol/l)-induced immediate signal transduction events. Also, the extract diminished c-Fos expression and hypertrophic protein accumulation induced by Ang II in the cells. CONCLUSION: These data suggest that an ingredient in the ethyl acetate extract from the subaleurone layer of rice has a protective effect toward cardiovascular diseases by interfering with signal transduction induced by Ang II.


Asunto(s)
Angiotensina II/antagonistas & inhibidores , Músculo Liso Vascular/efectos de los fármacos , Miocitos del Músculo Liso/efectos de los fármacos , Oryza , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Transducción de Señal/efectos de los fármacos , Animales , Calcio/metabolismo , Células Cultivadas , Receptores ErbB/metabolismo , Hipertrofia , Músculo Liso Vascular/metabolismo , Músculo Liso Vascular/patología , Miocitos del Músculo Liso/fisiología , Fosforilación , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas c-fos/análisis , Ratas , Ratas Sprague-Dawley
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