Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Mostrar: 20 | 50 | 100
Resultados 1 - 20 de 229
Filtrar
Mais filtros

Medicinas Complementares
Tipo de documento
Intervalo de ano de publicação
1.
Int Immunopharmacol ; 128: 111570, 2024 Feb 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38280336

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Ulcerative colitis (UC), a non-specific gastrointestinal disease, is commonly managed with aminosalicylic acids and immunosuppressive agents to control inflammation and relieve symptoms, despite frequent relapses. Isofraxidin is a coumarin compound extracted from traditional Chinese medicine, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; however, its alleviating effect on UC remains unclear. Therefore, we investigated the mechanism of isofraxidin in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cell inflammation in human intestinal epithelial cell (HIEC) and human colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (Caco-2), as well as in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC in mice. METHODS: We established colitis models in HIEC and Caco-2 cells and mice with LPS and DSS, respectively. Additionally, NLRP3 knockout mice and HIEC cells transfected with NLRP3 silencing gene and ML385 illustrated the role of isofraxidin in pyroptosis and oxidative stress. Data from cells and mice analyses were subjected to one-way analysis of variance or a paired t-test. RESULTS: Isofraxidin significantly alleviated LPS-induced cell inflammation and reduced lactic dehydrogenase release. Isofraxidin also reversed DSS- or LPS-induced pyroptosis in vivo and in vitro, increasing the expression of pyroptosis-related proteins. Moreover, isofraxidin alleviated oxidative stress induced by DSS or LPS, reducing reactive oxidative species (ROS), upregulation nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and promoting its entry into the nucleus. Mechanistically, ML385 reversed the inhibitory effect of isofraxidin on ROS and increased pyroptosis. CONCLUSION: Isofraxidin can inhibit pyroptosis through upregulating Nrf2, promoting its entry into the nucleus, and reducing ROS, thereby alleviating DSS-induced UC. Our results suggest isofraxidin as a promising therapeutic strategy for UC treatment.


Assuntos
Colite Ulcerativa , Colite , Camundongos , Humanos , Animais , Colite Ulcerativa/tratamento farmacológico , Fator 2 Relacionado a NF-E2/metabolismo , Sulfato de Dextrana/farmacologia , Proteína 3 que Contém Domínio de Pirina da Família NLR/metabolismo , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Células CACO-2 , Lipopolissacarídeos/farmacologia , Piroptose , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Colite/induzido quimicamente , Inflamação/patologia , Cumarínicos/farmacologia , Estresse Oxidativo , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL
2.
Int J Mol Sci ; 24(24)2023 Dec 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38139216

RESUMO

(1) To examine the potential mechanism of the Asarum-Angelica drug pair against periodontitis and provide an experimental basis for the treatment of periodontitis with herbal medicine. (2) The core components and core targets of the Asarum-Angelica drug pair in the treatment of periodontitis were detected according to network pharmacology methods. Finally, the effect of the Asarum-Angelica drug pair on osteogenic differentiation was observed in mouse embryonic osteoblast precursor cells. (3) According to the results of network pharmacology, there are 10 potential active ingredients in the Asarum-Angelica drug pair, and 44 potential targets were obtained by mapping the targets with periodontitis treatment. Ten potential active ingredients, such as kaempferol and ß-sitosterol, may play a role in treating periodontitis. Cell experiments showed that the Asarum-Angelica drug pair can effectively promote the expression of osteoblast markers alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Runt-related Transcription Factor 2 (RUNX2), and BCL2 mRNA and protein in an inflammatory environment (p < 0.05). (4) Network pharmacology effectively analyzed the molecular mechanism of Asarum-Angelica in the treatment of periodontitis, and the Asarum-Angelica drug pair can promote the differentiation of osteoblasts.


Assuntos
Angelica , Asarum , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas , Periodontite , Animais , Camundongos , Farmacologia em Rede , Osteogênese , Periodontite/tratamento farmacológico , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular
3.
BMC Complement Med Ther ; 23(1): 194, 2023 Jun 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37308900

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Rosenroot (Rhodiola rosea) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine. It has been used to treat patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Salidroside is the main active constituent of rosenroot. This study was designed to explore the mechanism of salidroside in treating CAD and its role in angiogenesis in CAD systematically. METHODS: In this study, potential targets related to salidroside and CAD were obtained from public databases. Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), Disease Ontology (DO) and CellMarker enrichment analyses were performed. The binding of salidroside to angiogenesis-related targets was assessed by PyMOL and Ligplot. Furthermore, the effects of salidroside on collateral circulation were evaluated by correlation analysis of these angiogenesis-related targets with the coronary flow index (CFI), and the influence of salidroside on human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) proliferation and migration was assessed. RESULTS: Eighty-three targets intersected between targets of salidroside and CAD. GO and KEGG analyses indicated that salidroside mainly treated CAD through angiogenesis and anti-inflammatory action. There were 12 angiogenesis-related targets of salidroside in coronary heart disease, among which FGF1 (r = 0.237, P = 2.597E-3), KDR (r = 0.172, P = 3.007E-2) and HIF1A (r = -0.211, P = 7.437E-3) were correlated with the coronary flow index (CFI), and salidroside docked well with them. Finally, cell experiments confirmed that salidroside promoted the proliferation and migration of HUVECs. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed the potential molecular mechanism of salidroside on angiogenesis in CAD and provided new ideas for the clinical application of salidroside in the treatment of CAD.


Assuntos
Doença da Artéria Coronariana , Glucosídeos , Glucosídeos/farmacologia , Glucosídeos/uso terapêutico , Doença da Artéria Coronariana/tratamento farmacológico , Angiogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Anti-Inflamatórios/farmacologia , Anti-Inflamatórios/uso terapêutico , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana , Células Cultivadas
5.
J Fish Biol ; 103(2): 220-234, 2023 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36929653

RESUMO

Probiotics are widely used in aquaculture. This article aims to study the effect of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens LSG2-8 on the intestinal barrier function of Rhynchocypris lagowskii. B. amyloliquefaciens LSG2-8 were added to R. lagowskii basal diets (CK) as additives at four concentrations: 1.0 × 106 (D-6), 1.0 × 107 (D-7), 1.0 × 108 (D-8) and 1.0 × 109 (D-9) CFU g-1 by dry weight of basal diet. After a 56-day feeding experiment, the activities of intestinal digestive enzymes and immunity-related enzymes of R. lagowskii on group D-6, D-7, D-8 and D-9 diet were significantly higher than the control (P < 0.05). In molecular experiments, the authors found that the levels of TGF-ß mRNA, IL-10 mRNA, ZO-1 mRNA and claudin-3 mRNA in group D-8 R. lagowskii were significantly higher (P < 0.05) than those of the control and other groups. Furthermore, the levels of IL-1ß and IL-8 mRNA of R. lagowskii on group D-6, D-7, D-8 and D-9 diet were significantly lower than those of the control (P < 0.05). In addition, the authors found that B. amyloliquefaciens LSG2-8 can regulate the intestinal flora balance and improve the intestinal structure of R. lagowskii. In conclusion, B. amyloliquefaciens LSG2-8 can improve the intestinal barrier function of R. lagowskii and can be used as a feed additive in aquaculture.


Assuntos
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens , Cyprinidae , Probióticos , Animais , Bacillus amyloliquefaciens/química , Bacillus amyloliquefaciens/fisiologia , Probióticos/farmacologia , Dieta/veterinária , Cyprinidae/genética , Ração Animal/análise , Suplementos Nutricionais
6.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 120(1): e2209990120, 2023 01 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36577069

RESUMO

Microglia play a critical role in the clearance of myelin debris, thereby ensuring functional recovery from neural injury. Here, using mouse model of demyelination following two-point LPC injection, we show that the microglial autophagic-lysosomal pathway becomes overactivated in response to severe demyelination, leading to lipid droplet accumulation and a dysfunctional and pro-inflammatory microglial state, and finally failed myelin debris clearance and spatial learning deficits. Data from genetic approaches and pharmacological modulations, via microglial Atg5 deficient mice and intraventricular BAF A1 administration, respectively, demonstrate that staged suppression of excessive autophagic-lysosomal activation in microglia, but not sustained inhibition, results in better myelin debris degradation and exerts protective effects against demyelination. Combined multi-omics results in vitro further showed that enhanced lipid metabolism, especially the activation of the linoleic acid pathway, underlies this protective effect. Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), both in vivo and in vitro, could mimic these effects, including attenuating inflammation and restoring microglial pro-regenerative properties, finally resulting in better recovery from demyelination injuries and improved spatial learning function, by activating the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR-γ) pathway. Therefore, we propose that pharmacological inhibition targeting microglial autophagic-lysosomal overactivation or supplementation with CLA could represent a potential therapeutic strategy in demyelinated disorders.


Assuntos
Doenças Desmielinizantes , Microglia , Camundongos , Animais , Microglia/metabolismo , Ácido Linoleico/metabolismo , Autofagia , Doenças Desmielinizantes/metabolismo , Regeneração
7.
Cell Prolif ; 56(3): e13372, 2023 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36480483

RESUMO

Maternal ageing is one of the major causes of reduced ovarian reserve and low oocyte quality in elderly women. Decreased oocyte quality is the main cause of age-related infertility. Mitochondria are multifunctional energy stations that determine the oocyte quality. The mitochondria in aged oocytes display functional impairments with mtDNA damage, which leads to reduced competence and developmental potential of oocytes. To improve oocyte quality, mitochondrial supplementation is carried out as a potential therapeutic approach. However, the selection of suitable cells as the source of mitochondria remains controversial. We cultivated endometrial mesenchymal stem cells (EnMSCs) from aged mice and extracted mitochondria from EnMSCs. To improve the quality of oocytes, GV oocytes were supplemented with mitochondria via microinjection. And MII oocytes from aged mice were fertilized by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), combining EnMSCs' mitochondrial microinjection. In this study, we found that the mitochondria derived from EnMSCs could significantly improve the quality of aged oocytes. Supplementation with EnMSC mitochondria significantly increased the blastocyst ratio of MII oocytes from aged mice after ICSI. We also found that the birth rate of mitochondria-injected ageing oocytes was significantly increased after embryo transplantation. Our study demonstrates that supplementation with EnMSC-derived mitochondria can improve the quality of oocytes and promote embryo development in ageing mice, which might provide a prospective strategy for clinical treatment.


Assuntos
Oócitos , Sêmen , Masculino , Feminino , Animais , Camundongos , Oócitos/metabolismo , Mitocôndrias , Fertilização , Suplementos Nutricionais
8.
Plant J ; 112(3): 630-645, 2022 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36071028

RESUMO

Wurfbainia villosa is a well-known medicinal and edible plant that is widely cultivated in the Lingnan region of China. Its dried fruits (called Fructus Amomi) are broadly used in traditional Chinese medicine for curing gastrointestinal diseases and are rich in volatile terpenoids. Here, we report a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of W. villosa with a total size of approximately 2.80 Gb, 42 588 protein-coding genes, and a very high percentage of repetitive sequences (87.23%). Genome analysis showed that W. villosa likely experienced a recent whole-genome duplication event prior to the W. villosa-Zingiber officinale divergence (approximately 11 million years ago), and a recent burst of long terminal repeat insertions afterward. The W. villosa genome enabled the identification of 17 genes involved in the terpenoid skeleton biosynthesis pathway and 66 terpene synthase (TPS) genes. We found that tandem duplication events have an important contribution to the expansion of WvTPSs, which likely drove the production of volatile terpenoids. In addition, functional characterization of 18 WvTPSs, focusing on the TPS-a and TPS-b subfamilies, showed that most of these WvTPSs are multi-product TPS and are predominantly expressed in seeds. The present study provides insights into the genome evolution and the molecular basis of the volatile terpenoids diversity in W. villosa. The genome sequence also represents valuable resources for the functional gene research and molecular breeding of W. villosa.


Assuntos
Alquil e Aril Transferases , Alquil e Aril Transferases/genética , Terpenos/metabolismo , Plantas/metabolismo , Cromossomos
9.
Fish Shellfish Immunol ; 127: 703-714, 2022 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35817364

RESUMO

To study the effects of dietary methionine on growth performance, immunity, antioxidant capacity, protein metabolism, inflammatory response and apoptosis factors in Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis). Five diets with different methionine levels (0.63%, 0.85%, 1.06%, 1.25% and 1.47%) were fed to E. sinensis for 8 weeks. Results showed that in the 1.25% Met group, both growth performance and feed utilization were significantly increased. The crude protein content of crab muscle in the 1.06% and 1.25% Met groups was significantly higher than that in the control group. The immune and antioxidant enzyme activities, as well as gene expression levels of anti-lipopolysaccharide factor 1 (ALF1), Crustin-1, prophenoloxidase (proPO), cap 'n' collar isoform C (CncC) in 1.25% Met group were significantly higher than other groups. The activities of adenosine deaminase (ADA) and glutamate transaminase (GPT) in serum decreased first and then increased with the increase of methionine content, while the changes of ADA and GPT in hepatopancreas increased first and then decreased. 1.25% Met group exhibited significantly increased levels of GOT, GPT, and ADA compared to the control group. 1.25% Met diet group significantly up-regulated protein synthesis and anti-apoptotic factors, and significantly down-regulated inflammatory and pro-apoptotic factors in hepatopancreas. At 1.25% in the diet, methionine was found to boost E. sinensis growth, muscle protein deposition and immunity, as well as its antioxidant capacity. Combined with the above results, based on the expression of factors involved in the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway and the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway, it is proved that methionine can not only promote protein metabolism, improve feed utilization, but also alleviate the inflammatory response and apoptosis caused by oxidative stress in the body.


Assuntos
Antioxidantes , Braquiúros , Ração Animal/análise , Animais , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Braquiúros/metabolismo , China , Dieta , Suplementos Nutricionais , Imunidade Inata , Mamíferos/metabolismo , Metionina/farmacologia , Transdução de Sinais , Sirolimo/farmacologia , Serina-Treonina Quinases TOR/genética , Serina-Treonina Quinases TOR/metabolismo
10.
Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol ; 15(4): 433-442, 2022 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35596576

RESUMO

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Recent studies have found potential benefits of vitamin D in relieving pain, and the results from randomized controlled trials of vitamin D for fibromyalgia have been promising. We conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of vitamin D for treating fibromyalgia. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for English-language articles. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, we selected only randomized controlled studies that reported vitamin D versus placebo-controlled cure for fibromyalgia. After extracting valid data, a meta-analysis was performed using Stata 12.0. The major outcome in the pooled analysis was the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) changes. RESULTS: Five studies including 315 participants were identified. These studies found that vitamin D was effective in reducing Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire scores compared with those of the control group, with significant differences (weighted mean difference = -7.82, 95% confidence interval: -12.05 to -3.59, P < 0.001). However, there was no statistical difference in VAS between the two groups (weighted mean difference = -0.60, 95% confidence interval: -1.38 to 0.17, P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Vitamin D supplementation may be an effective fibromyalgia therapeutic approach.


Assuntos
Fibromialgia , Fibromialgia/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Dor , Medição da Dor , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como Assunto , Vitamina D , Vitaminas/uso terapêutico
11.
Fitoterapia ; 159: 105198, 2022 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35452746

RESUMO

Four unknown meroterpenoids named as psidials D-G (1-4) together with 5 known compounds (5-9) had been obtained from the leaves of Psidium guajava. Their absolute structures were elucidated by spectral and calculated methods. Psidials DF (1-3) represented unknown carbon skeleton of the 3,5-diformylbenzyl phloroglucinol-coupled sesquiterpenoid. The possible biosynthetic pathway for 1-3 was postulated. In the bioactivity assay, psidial F (3) was found to possess anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant activities.


Assuntos
Psidium , Anti-Inflamatórios/farmacologia , Anticoagulantes/farmacologia , Estrutura Molecular , Extratos Vegetais/análise , Folhas de Planta/química , Psidium/química , Esqueleto
12.
Cell Death Discov ; 8(1): 230, 2022 Apr 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35474295

RESUMO

Heart aging is the main susceptible factor to coronary heart disease and significantly increases the risk of heart failure, especially when the aging heart is suffering from ischemia-reperfusion injury. Numerous studies with NAD+ supplementations have suggested its use in anti-aging treatment. However, systematic reviews regarding the overall role of NAD+ in cardiac aging are scarce. The relationship between NAD+ signaling and heart aging has yet to be clarified. This review comprehensively summarizes the current studies on the role of NAD+ signaling in delaying heart aging from the following aspects: the influence of NAD+ supplementations on the aging heart; the relationship and cross-talks between NAD+ signaling and other cardiac aging-related signaling pathways; Importantly, the therapeutic potential of targeting NAD+ in delaying heart aging will be discussed. In brief, NAD+ plays a vital role in delaying heart aging. However, the abnormalities such as altered glucose and lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and calcium overload could also interfere with NAD+ function in the heart. Therefore, the specific physiopathology of the aging heart should be considered before applying NAD+ supplementations. We believe that this article will help augment our understanding of heart aging mechanisms. In the meantime, it provides invaluable insights into possible therapeutic strategies for preventing age-related heart diseases in clinical settings.

13.
EBioMedicine ; 74: 103751, 2021 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34902790

RESUMO

The mucin2 (MUC2) mucus barrier acts as the first barrier that prevents direct contact between intestinal bacteria and colonic epithelial cells. Bacterial factors related to the MUC2 mucus barrier play important roles in the response to changes in dietary patterns, MUC2 mucus barrier dysfunction, contact stimulation with colonic epithelial cells, and mucosal and submucosal inflammation during the occurrence and development of ulcerative colitis (UC). In this review, these underlying mechanisms are summarized and updated, and related interventions for treating UC, such as dietary adjustment, exogenous repair of the mucus barrier, microbiota transplantation and targeted elimination of pathogenic bacteria, are suggested. Such interventions are likely to induce and maintain a long and stable remission period and reduce or even avoid the recurrence of UC. A better mechanistic understanding of the MUC2 mucus barrier and its related bacterial factors may help researchers and clinicians to develop novel approaches for treating UC.


Assuntos
Colite Ulcerativa/metabolismo , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Mucina-2/metabolismo , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Colite Ulcerativa/microbiologia , Colite Ulcerativa/patologia , Colite Ulcerativa/terapia , Terapia Combinada , Suplementos Nutricionais , Transplante de Microbiota Fecal , Humanos , Mucosa Intestinal/patologia
14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34217844

RESUMO

The present study investigated the effects of dietary Astragalus Propinquus schischkin polysaccharides on growth, immune responses, antioxidants responses and inflammation-related genes expression in Channa argus. Channa argus were randomly divided into 5 groups and fed 5 levels diets of A. propinquus schischkin polysaccharides (0, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 mg/kg) for 56 days. The results showed, dietary A. propinquus schischkin polysaccharides addition can increase the final body weight, weight gain and specific growth rate, decrease the feed conversion ratio of Channa argus. And dietary A. propinquus schischkin polysaccharides supplementation can increase the levels of serum superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, lysozyme, complement 3, complement 4, immunoglobulin M and alkaline phosphatase, decrease the levels of serum malondialdehyde, cortisol, aspartate aminotransferase and glutamic-pyruvic transaminase. Furthermore, dietary A. propinquus schischkin polysaccharides can decrease the gene expression levels of interleukin-1ß, interleukin-, tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-κB, increase the gene expression levels of glucocorticoid receptor in liver, spleen, kidney, intestine. To sum up, dietary A. propinquus schischkin polysaccharides can accelerate growth, enhance immune responses and antioxidants responses, regulate inflammation-related genes expression in Channa argus and the optimum amount is 1000 mg/kg.


Assuntos
Astragalus propinquus/química , Proteínas de Peixes/genética , Peixes/fisiologia , Regulação da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Polissacarídeos/farmacologia , Ração Animal , Animais , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Aquicultura , Peso Corporal/efeitos dos fármacos , Suplementos Nutricionais , Peixes/imunologia , Imunoglobulina M/sangue , Inflamação/dietoterapia , Inflamação/genética , Inflamação/veterinária , Polissacarídeos/administração & dosagem
15.
Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 258: 119798, 2021 Sep 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33892304

RESUMO

Geographical origin is an important factor affecting the quality of traditional Chinese medicine. In this paper, the identification of geographical origin of Gastrodia elata was performed by using excitation-emission matrix fluorescence and chemometric methods. Firstly, excitation-emission matrix (EEM) fluorescence spectra of Gastrodia elata samples from different geographical origins were obtained. And then three chemometric methods, including multilinear partial least squares discriminant analysis (N-PLS-DA), unfold partial least squares discriminant analysis (U-PLS-DA), and k-nearest neighbor (kNN) method, were applied to build discriminant models. Finally, 45 Gastrodia elata samples could be differentiated from each other by these classification models according to their geographical origins. The results showed that all models obtained good classification results. Compared with the N-PLS-DA and U-PLS-DA, kNN got more accurate and reliable classification results and could identify Gastrodia elata samples from different geographical origins with 100% accuracy on the training and test set. Therefore, the proposed method was available for easily and quickly distinguishing the geographical origin of Gastrodia elata, which can be considered as a promising alternative method for determining the geographic origin of other traditional Chinese medicines.


Assuntos
Gastrodia , Geografia , Análise dos Mínimos Quadrados , Medicina Tradicional Chinesa
16.
Food Funct ; 12(4): 1432-1451, 2021 Mar 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33533385

RESUMO

Due to the growing global population, reduction in arable land and effects of climate change, incongruity between food supply and demand has become increasingly severe. Nowadays, with awareness of the elementary nutrients required for human growth, increasing attention is being paid to the health and medical functions of food. Along with increased food production achieved by modern agricultural techniques, underutilised functional foods are an important strategy for solving food security problems and maintaining the nutritional quality of the human diet. Rosa roxburghii Tratt (RRT) is a natural fruit that contains unique functional and nutritional constituents, which are characterised by a high anti-oxidant potential. This review summarises the biological characteristics, chemical composition, health-promoting properties and development status of RRT products to inspire investigations on the use of RRT fruit as a functional food, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical additive. The nutrients and functional ingredients of RRT fruit are described in detail to provide more reference information for nutritionists and pharmacists.


Assuntos
Frutas/química , Alimento Funcional , Preparações de Plantas , Rosa , Animais , Antioxidantes , Suplementos Nutricionais , Humanos , Camundongos , Compostos Fitoquímicos/análise , Compostos Fitoquímicos/química
17.
Acupunct Med ; 39(3): 217-225, 2021 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32539427

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) are known to serve important functions in the pathogenesis of allergic airway inflammation. Studies have shown that acupuncture has an anti-inflammatory effect in the airways. However, how acupuncture treatment affects innate immunity, especially with regard to the function of ILC2s in ovalbumin (OVA)-induced allergic airway inflammation, is poorly understood. METHODS: BALB/c mice were injected and subsequently challenged with OVA ± treated with manual acupuncture. At the end of the experimental course, lung function was assessed by measurement of airway resistance (RL) and lung dynamic compliance (Cdyn). Cytokine levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ILC2 proportions in the lung were analyzed by flow cytometry. RESULTS: The results showed that airway inflammation and mucus secretion were significantly suppressed by acupuncture treatment. RL decreased while Cdyn increased after acupuncture treatment. There was an apparent decrease in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) concentrations of interleukin (IL)-5, IL-13, IL-9, IL-25 and IL-33 and an increase in soluble IL-33 receptor (sST2) levels compared with untreated asthmatic mice. Acupuncture also reduced the lin-CD45+KLRG1+ST2+ cell proportion in the lung. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, this study has demonstrated that acupuncture treatment alleviates allergic airway inflammation and inhibits pulmonary ILC2 influx and IL-5, IL-9 and IL-13 production. The inhibition of ILC2s by acupuncture may be associated with the IL-33/ST2-signaling pathway and IL-25 levels, thereby offering protection from the respiratory inflammation associated with asthma.


Assuntos
Terapia por Acupuntura , Asma/terapia , Linfócitos/imunologia , Animais , Asma/etiologia , Asma/genética , Asma/imunologia , Líquido da Lavagem Broncoalveolar/imunologia , Feminino , Humanos , Imunidade Inata , Proteína 1 Semelhante a Receptor de Interleucina-1/genética , Proteína 1 Semelhante a Receptor de Interleucina-1/imunologia , Interleucinas/imunologia , Pulmão/imunologia , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Ovalbumina/efeitos adversos
18.
Bioorg Chem ; 107: 104529, 2021 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33339665

RESUMO

In our screening program for new biologically active secondary metabolites, nine new polycyclic polyprenyled acylphloroglucinols, hyperscabins D-L, together with three known compounds, were obtained from the aerial parts of Hypericum scabrum. The chemical structures of 1-9 were characterized by extensive spectroscopic analyses, nuclear magnetic resonance calculation with DP4+ probability analysis, and the electronic circular dichroism spectra were calculated. Compound 1 was an unusual prenylated acylphloroglucinol decorated with a 5-oxaspiro [4,5] deca-1,9-dione skeleton. Compound 2 was a newly identified spirocyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinol possessing a rare 5,5-spiroketal segment. Compounds 3, 8, and 10 (10 µM) exhibited pronounced hepatoprotective activity against d-galactosamine-induced WB-F344 cell damage in vitro assays. All test compounds (1, 3, and 7-12) demonstrated potential inhibitory effects at 10 µM against noradrenalinet ([3H]-NE) reuptake in rat brain synaptosome.


Assuntos
Antidepressivos/farmacologia , Hemiterpenos/farmacologia , Hypericum/química , Floroglucinol/análogos & derivados , Floroglucinol/farmacologia , Substâncias Protetoras/farmacologia , Animais , Antidepressivos/síntese química , Antidepressivos/isolamento & purificação , Linhagem Celular , Hemiterpenos/síntese química , Hemiterpenos/isolamento & purificação , Inibidores da Captação de Neurotransmissores/síntese química , Inibidores da Captação de Neurotransmissores/isolamento & purificação , Inibidores da Captação de Neurotransmissores/farmacologia , Norepinefrina/metabolismo , Floroglucinol/isolamento & purificação , Componentes Aéreos da Planta/química , Substâncias Protetoras/síntese química , Substâncias Protetoras/isolamento & purificação , Ratos , Sinaptossomos/efeitos dos fármacos , Sinaptossomos/metabolismo
19.
Biomed Pharmacother ; 134: 111001, 2021 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33341053

RESUMO

Asthma is a chronic airway inflammatory disease and acupuncture is frequently used in patients suffering from asthma in clinic. However, the regulatory mechanism of acupuncture treatment in asthma is not fully elucidated. We sought to investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture on asthma and the associated regulatory mechanism. An ovalbumin (OVA)-induced mouse asthma model was established and the effect of acupuncture on airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), mucus hypersecretion and inflammation was assessed. Tandem mass tag (TMT)-based quantitative proteomics analysis of lung tissue and bioinformatics analysis were performed. Our results revealed that the OVA-induced mouse asthma model was successfully established with the significantly elevated AHR to methacholine (Mch), and acupuncture was effective in attenuation of AHR to Mch, peribronchial and perivascular inflammation and mucus production. The inflammatory cells around the airways, mucous secretion as well as levels of IgE, CCL5, CCL11, IL-17A in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13 levels in serum were siginificantly inhibited by acupuncture. TMT-based quantitative proteomics analysis found that a total of 6078 quantifiable proteins were identified, and 564 (334 up-regulated and 230 down regulated) differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified in OVA-induced asthma model group (A) versus normal control group (NC). Acupuncture treatment resulted in 667 DEPs (416 up-regulated and 251 down regulated) compared with A group, and 86 overlapping DEPs were identified in NC, A and AA groups. Among the 86 overlapping DEPs, we identified 41 DEPs regulated by acupuncture. Based on the above data, we performed a systematic bioinformatics analysis of the 41 DEPs, and results showed that these 41 DEPs were predominantly related to 4 KEGG pathways including SNARE interactions in vesicular transport, ferroptosis, endocrine and other factor-regulated calcium reabsorption, and protein digestion and absorption. DEPs of SLC3A2 and ATP1A3 expression levels were verified by immumohistochemical staining. Mice in OVA-induced asthma model group had elevated SLC3A2 and ATP1A3 expression and acupuncture had the ability to downregulate SLC3A2 and ATP1A3 protein expression. Furthermore, acupuncture reduced the MDA level and increased the GSH and SOD levels in the lung tissue. Taken together, our data suggested that acupuncture was effective in treating asthma by attenuation of AHR, mucus secretion and airway inflammation, and the mechanism was associated with regulation of ferroptosis, SLC3A2 and ATP1A3 protein expression as well as oxidative stress. Results from our experiments revealed the anti-inflammatory effect of acupuncture in OVA-induced mouse asthma model, leading to a more effective approach to be chosen by patients in clinic.


Assuntos
Terapia por Acupuntura/métodos , Asma/terapia , Cadeia Pesada da Proteína-1 Reguladora de Fusão/metabolismo , Inflamação/terapia , ATPase Trocadora de Sódio-Potássio/metabolismo , Animais , Asma/metabolismo , Líquido da Lavagem Broncoalveolar , Citocinas/metabolismo , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Feminino , Inflamação/metabolismo , Pulmão/metabolismo , Cloreto de Metacolina/metabolismo , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Muco/metabolismo , Ovalbumina/efeitos adversos , Proteômica , Hipersensibilidade Respiratória/terapia
20.
Frontiers of Medicine ; (4): 740-749, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-922503

RESUMO

Stroke is one of the most serious diseases that threaten human life and health. It is a major cause of death and disability in the clinic. New strategies for motor rehabilitation after stroke are undergoing exploration. We aimed to develop a novel artificial neural rehabilitation system, which integrates brain-computer interface (BCI) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) technologies, for limb motor function recovery after stroke. We conducted clinical trials (including controlled trials) in 32 patients with chronic stroke. Patients were randomly divided into the BCI-FES group and the neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) group. The changes in outcome measures during intervention were compared between groups, and the trends of ERD values based on EEG were analyzed for BCI-FES group. Results showed that the increase in Fugl Meyer Assessment of the Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) and Kendall Manual Muscle Testing (Kendall MMT) scores of the BCI-FES group was significantly higher than that in the sham group, which indicated the practicality and superiority of the BCI-FES system in clinical practice. The change in the laterality coefficient (LC) values based on μ-ERD (ΔLC


Assuntos
Humanos , Estimulação Elétrica , Terapia por Estimulação Elétrica , Eletroencefalografia , Recuperação de Função Fisiológica , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/terapia , Reabilitação do Acidente Vascular Cerebral
SELEÇÃO DE REFERÊNCIAS
DETALHE DA PESQUISA