In a study recently published in Nature,Cathomas et al.1 report that social stress in mice increases the levels of matrix metalloprotease(MMP)8 in circulating immune cells,thereby altering extracellular space(ECS)and ...In a study recently published in Nature,Cathomas et al.1 report that social stress in mice increases the levels of matrix metalloprotease(MMP)8 in circulating immune cells,thereby altering extracellular space(ECS)and neuronal activity,and ultimately social behavior in susceptible animals.Behavioral deficits resembled those from major depressive disorder(MDD)raising the prospect of MMP8 as a new druggable target in tailored treatments.展开更多
Alcoholic liver disease(ALD)is a growing global health concern,and its early pathogenesis includes steatosis and steatohepatitis.Inhibiting lipid accumulation and inflammation is a crucial step in relieving ALD.Eviden...Alcoholic liver disease(ALD)is a growing global health concern,and its early pathogenesis includes steatosis and steatohepatitis.Inhibiting lipid accumulation and inflammation is a crucial step in relieving ALD.Evidence shows that puerarin(Pue),an isoflavone isolated from Pueraria lobata,exerts cardio-protective,neuroprotective,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant activities.However,the therapeutic potential of Pue on ALD remains unknown.In the study,both the NIAAA model and ethanol(EtOH)-induced AML-12 cell were used to explore the protective effect of Pue on alcoholic liver injury in vivo and in vitro and related mechanism.The results showed that Pue(100 mg·kg^(−1))attenuated EtOH-induced liver injury and inhibited the levels of SREBP-1c,TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-1β,compared with silymarin(Sil,100 mg·kg^(−1)).In vitro results were consistent with in vivo results.Mechanistically,Pue might suppress liver lipid accumulation and inflammation by regulating MMP8.In conclusion,Pue might be a promising clinical candidate for ALD treatment.展开更多
基金supported by the Re-MEND project,which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement no.101057604.
文摘In a study recently published in Nature,Cathomas et al.1 report that social stress in mice increases the levels of matrix metalloprotease(MMP)8 in circulating immune cells,thereby altering extracellular space(ECS)and neuronal activity,and ultimately social behavior in susceptible animals.Behavioral deficits resembled those from major depressive disorder(MDD)raising the prospect of MMP8 as a new druggable target in tailored treatments.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31900285)the Natural Science FoundationofAnhuiProvince(Nos.2108085QH309and 2208085MH203)Anhui Medical University"Three Complete Education"Comprehensive Reform Pilot Project(No.2021xsqyr05)。
文摘Alcoholic liver disease(ALD)is a growing global health concern,and its early pathogenesis includes steatosis and steatohepatitis.Inhibiting lipid accumulation and inflammation is a crucial step in relieving ALD.Evidence shows that puerarin(Pue),an isoflavone isolated from Pueraria lobata,exerts cardio-protective,neuroprotective,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant activities.However,the therapeutic potential of Pue on ALD remains unknown.In the study,both the NIAAA model and ethanol(EtOH)-induced AML-12 cell were used to explore the protective effect of Pue on alcoholic liver injury in vivo and in vitro and related mechanism.The results showed that Pue(100 mg·kg^(−1))attenuated EtOH-induced liver injury and inhibited the levels of SREBP-1c,TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-1β,compared with silymarin(Sil,100 mg·kg^(−1)).In vitro results were consistent with in vivo results.Mechanistically,Pue might suppress liver lipid accumulation and inflammation by regulating MMP8.In conclusion,Pue might be a promising clinical candidate for ALD treatment.
