Objective To investigate lipopolysaccharide （LPS） induced acute cerebral inflammatory damage and the therapeutic effect of ginkgolide B （BN52021）. Methods Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 3 gr...Objective To investigate lipopolysaccharide （LPS） induced acute cerebral inflammatory damage and the therapeutic effect of ginkgolide B （BN52021）. Methods Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 3 groups （n = 10 for each group）： Control group, Model group and Treatment group （treated with BN52021）. LPS were injected into the fourth ventricle of rat to make a neuroinflammatory murine model. Morris water maze was used to detect the learning and memory ability of rats; changes of synapse number and subcellular ultrastructures were observed under a transmission electron microscope; OX-42 positive microglia in the brain was detected by immunohistochemical method. Results The average escape latency in the Treatment group were significantly shortened than that in the Model group; and the percentage of swimming distance traveled in platform quadrant accounting for total distance increased markedly. The rough endoplasmic reticulum and polyribosomes in the Treatment group were more than that in the Model group, but the number of synapses seemed to have no obvious change. The number of OX-42 positive microglia in the Treatment group decreased markedly than that in the Model group, and the grey density of OX-42-positive cells increased significantly. Conclusion LPS can induce inflammatory damages to the brain, but the damage could be antagonized by BN52021. Platelet activating factor receptor antagonist may offer an effective therapy for neurodegeneration diseases.展开更多
It has been established that cancer can be promoted and exacerbated by inflammation.Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is the fifth most common cancer worldwide,and its long-term prognosis remains poor.Although HCC is a co...It has been established that cancer can be promoted and exacerbated by inflammation.Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is the fifth most common cancer worldwide,and its long-term prognosis remains poor.Although HCC is a complex and heterogeneous tumor with several genomic mutations,it usually develops in the context of chronic liver damage and inflammation,suggesting that understanding the mechanism(s) of inflammation-mediated hepatocarcinogenesis is essential for the treatment and prevention of HCC.Chronic liver damage induces a persistent cycle of necroinflammation and hepatocyte regeneration,resulting in genetic mutations in hepatocytes and expansion of initiated cells,eventually leading to HCC development.Recently,several inflammation-and stress-related signaling pathways have been identified as key players in these processes,which include the nuclear factor B,signal transducer and activator of transcription,and stress-activated mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways.Although these pathways may suggest potential therapeutic targets,they have a wide range of functions and complex crosstalk occurs among them.This review focuses on recent advances in our understanding of the roles of these signaling pathways in hepatocarcinogenesis.展开更多
Qianjinba is primarily cultivated in the southern regions of China and finds extensive use in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for conditions such as rheumatism,arthralgia,and gynecological ailments.It has been offici...Qianjinba is primarily cultivated in the southern regions of China and finds extensive use in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for conditions such as rheumatism,arthralgia,and gynecological ailments.It has been officially recognized as a protected variety of TCM by the state.The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic potential of Qianjinba polysaccharide(QJBDT)in treating rheumatoid arthritis(RA)in mice,along with a preliminary exploration of its mechanisms for inhibiting RA in these animals.Kunming mice(KM)were randomly divided into several groups,including a normal group,a model group(LPS group),low-dose,medium-dose,and high-dose QJBDT groups,as well as a positive control group(TGP group),each consisting of 10 mice.To induce inflammation and create an RA model,type II collagen was injected into the right hind foot joint.Following a 7-day modeling period,various concentrations of QJBDT and the positive control drug total glycoside of peony were administered via gavage once a day for 21 consecutive days.Throughout the study,we monitored and recorded the mice's weight,measured foot swelling,and assessed the arthritis index on a weekly basis.We also conducted pathological examinations of joint tissues and analyzed the signal pathway of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)as well as the protein expression of nuclear factor NF-κB in the mice’s right foot joint tissues.Additionally,we employed ELISA to detect the levels of interleukin-β(IL-β),IL-17,and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in the mice’s serum.The results of this study revealed that QJBDT effectively reduced the degree of foot swelling and the arthritis index in collagen-induced arthritis mice while improving their weight loss(P<0.05).Furthermore,it alleviated the pathological damage observed in the mice’s joints.Notably,the expression of transcription factors p38 and NF-κB proteins was down-regulated(P<0.05),and the levels of inflammatory cytokines IL-β,IL-17,and TNF-αin the mice’s serum were decreased(P<0.05).In conclusion,this study demonstrated that polysaccharides could inhibit the expression of transcription factors p38 and NF-κB,reduce the production of inflammatory factors,and alleviate the progression of RA to a certain extent.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)plus oxiracetam in treating mild vascular dementia(VD)and seek its underlying mechanism.Methods Ninety-six patients with mild VD were ran...Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)plus oxiracetam in treating mild vascular dementia(VD)and seek its underlying mechanism.Methods Ninety-six patients with mild VD were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 47 cases in the observation group and 49 cases in the control group.The control group received oral oxiracetam capsules for treatment,and the observation group was given additional Tuina treatment.Before and after treatment,the mini-mental state examination(MMSE)was adopted to assess the patient’s cognitive function;the activities of daily living(ADL)scale was used to evaluate their ability to conduct daily activities;changes in the serum inflammatory factors and oxidative stress indicators were also detected.Results After treatment,the serum content of malondialdehyde(MDA)decreased in both groups(P<0.05)and was lower in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05);the serum contents of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)increased in both groups(P<0.05)and were higher in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05);the serum contents of interleukin(IL)-1,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,IL-6,and IL-8 declined in both groups(P<0.05)and were lower in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).After the intervention,the levels of systolic velocity(Vs)and mean velocity(Vm)of the middle cerebral artery elevated,and the pulsatility index(PI)dropped in patients in the two groups,showing significant intra-group differences(P<0.05);the levels of Vs and Vm in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,and the PI was lower in the observation group than in the control group,showing significant between-group differences(P<0.05).The MMSE and ADL scores increased in both groups after the intervention(P<0.05)and were higher in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion In the treatment of mild VD,Tuina plus oxiracetam can improve the cerebral blood supply,ADL,and cognitive function;the mechanism may be associated with the reduction of oxidative stress damages and inflammatory reactions.展开更多
Objective: To observe the preventive role of Suxiao Jiuxin Pill (SX速效救心丸) on atherosclerosis (AS) and to probe into the mechanism in the atherosclerosis rat model. Methods: The AS rat model was established by a h...Objective: To observe the preventive role of Suxiao Jiuxin Pill (SX速效救心丸) on atherosclerosis (AS) and to probe into the mechanism in the atherosclerosis rat model. Methods: The AS rat model was established by a high fat diet and a large dose of calcium (vitamin D3, 0.6 million U/kg, i.p, once). Sixty healthy male adult Sprague-Dawlay (SD) rats were randomly divided into 6 groups, a normal control group (N), a model group (M), a SX low dose group (SXL), a SX middle dose group (SXM), a SX high dose group (SXH), and an atorvastatin group (ATO) (n=10 in each group). The rats in the treatment groups were given with the specific drugs from the first day by oral administration, and the normal control group and the model group were given with normal saline for 12 weeks. Afterwards, the content of malondialdehyde (MDA), the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the content of oxidized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) in the serum were detected. In addition, the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) proteins were tested by Western-blot method. Results: The serum ox-LDL and MDA level significantly decreased, SOD activity increased in the SX middle, high dose groups and the atorvastatin group compared to the model group (all P<0.05). While the expression of PPARγ and NF-κb proteins significantly decreased in the SX low, middle, high dose groups and the atorvastatin group compared to the model group (all P<0.01), with the best effect in the SX high dose group .These results indicate that SX could elevate the activity of serum SOD, decrease serum level of MDA and ox-LDL, and reduce the expression of PPARγ and NF-κB proteins. Conclusion: SX plays an important role in anti-inflammation and inhibition of oxidative stress, which possibly are the mechanism of its preventing and treating atherosclerosis.展开更多
文摘Objective To investigate lipopolysaccharide （LPS） induced acute cerebral inflammatory damage and the therapeutic effect of ginkgolide B （BN52021）. Methods Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 3 groups （n = 10 for each group）： Control group, Model group and Treatment group （treated with BN52021）. LPS were injected into the fourth ventricle of rat to make a neuroinflammatory murine model. Morris water maze was used to detect the learning and memory ability of rats; changes of synapse number and subcellular ultrastructures were observed under a transmission electron microscope; OX-42 positive microglia in the brain was detected by immunohistochemical method. Results The average escape latency in the Treatment group were significantly shortened than that in the Model group; and the percentage of swimming distance traveled in platform quadrant accounting for total distance increased markedly. The rough endoplasmic reticulum and polyribosomes in the Treatment group were more than that in the Model group, but the number of synapses seemed to have no obvious change. The number of OX-42 positive microglia in the Treatment group decreased markedly than that in the Model group, and the grey density of OX-42-positive cells increased significantly. Conclusion LPS can induce inflammatory damages to the brain, but the damage could be antagonized by BN52021. Platelet activating factor receptor antagonist may offer an effective therapy for neurodegeneration diseases.
基金Supported by A fellowship from the Daiichi Sankyo Foundation of Life Science,to Nakagawa H
文摘It has been established that cancer can be promoted and exacerbated by inflammation.Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is the fifth most common cancer worldwide,and its long-term prognosis remains poor.Although HCC is a complex and heterogeneous tumor with several genomic mutations,it usually develops in the context of chronic liver damage and inflammation,suggesting that understanding the mechanism(s) of inflammation-mediated hepatocarcinogenesis is essential for the treatment and prevention of HCC.Chronic liver damage induces a persistent cycle of necroinflammation and hepatocyte regeneration,resulting in genetic mutations in hepatocytes and expansion of initiated cells,eventually leading to HCC development.Recently,several inflammation-and stress-related signaling pathways have been identified as key players in these processes,which include the nuclear factor B,signal transducer and activator of transcription,and stress-activated mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways.Although these pathways may suggest potential therapeutic targets,they have a wide range of functions and complex crosstalk occurs among them.This review focuses on recent advances in our understanding of the roles of these signaling pathways in hepatocarcinogenesis.
基金Shandong Provincial Key Project of TCM Science and Technology(Grant No.2021Z051)Shandong Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Program(Grant No.202102040972)supported by Binzhou Medical College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(Grant No.X202210440354).
文摘Qianjinba is primarily cultivated in the southern regions of China and finds extensive use in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for conditions such as rheumatism,arthralgia,and gynecological ailments.It has been officially recognized as a protected variety of TCM by the state.The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic potential of Qianjinba polysaccharide(QJBDT)in treating rheumatoid arthritis(RA)in mice,along with a preliminary exploration of its mechanisms for inhibiting RA in these animals.Kunming mice(KM)were randomly divided into several groups,including a normal group,a model group(LPS group),low-dose,medium-dose,and high-dose QJBDT groups,as well as a positive control group(TGP group),each consisting of 10 mice.To induce inflammation and create an RA model,type II collagen was injected into the right hind foot joint.Following a 7-day modeling period,various concentrations of QJBDT and the positive control drug total glycoside of peony were administered via gavage once a day for 21 consecutive days.Throughout the study,we monitored and recorded the mice's weight,measured foot swelling,and assessed the arthritis index on a weekly basis.We also conducted pathological examinations of joint tissues and analyzed the signal pathway of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)as well as the protein expression of nuclear factor NF-κB in the mice’s right foot joint tissues.Additionally,we employed ELISA to detect the levels of interleukin-β(IL-β),IL-17,and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)in the mice’s serum.The results of this study revealed that QJBDT effectively reduced the degree of foot swelling and the arthritis index in collagen-induced arthritis mice while improving their weight loss(P<0.05).Furthermore,it alleviated the pathological damage observed in the mice’s joints.Notably,the expression of transcription factors p38 and NF-κB proteins was down-regulated(P<0.05),and the levels of inflammatory cytokines IL-β,IL-17,and TNF-αin the mice’s serum were decreased(P<0.05).In conclusion,this study demonstrated that polysaccharides could inhibit the expression of transcription factors p38 and NF-κB,reduce the production of inflammatory factors,and alleviate the progression of RA to a certain extent.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)plus oxiracetam in treating mild vascular dementia(VD)and seek its underlying mechanism.Methods Ninety-six patients with mild VD were randomized into an observation group and a control group,with 47 cases in the observation group and 49 cases in the control group.The control group received oral oxiracetam capsules for treatment,and the observation group was given additional Tuina treatment.Before and after treatment,the mini-mental state examination(MMSE)was adopted to assess the patient’s cognitive function;the activities of daily living(ADL)scale was used to evaluate their ability to conduct daily activities;changes in the serum inflammatory factors and oxidative stress indicators were also detected.Results After treatment,the serum content of malondialdehyde(MDA)decreased in both groups(P<0.05)and was lower in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05);the serum contents of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)increased in both groups(P<0.05)and were higher in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05);the serum contents of interleukin(IL)-1,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,IL-6,and IL-8 declined in both groups(P<0.05)and were lower in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).After the intervention,the levels of systolic velocity(Vs)and mean velocity(Vm)of the middle cerebral artery elevated,and the pulsatility index(PI)dropped in patients in the two groups,showing significant intra-group differences(P<0.05);the levels of Vs and Vm in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,and the PI was lower in the observation group than in the control group,showing significant between-group differences(P<0.05).The MMSE and ADL scores increased in both groups after the intervention(P<0.05)and were higher in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion In the treatment of mild VD,Tuina plus oxiracetam can improve the cerebral blood supply,ADL,and cognitive function;the mechanism may be associated with the reduction of oxidative stress damages and inflammatory reactions.
文摘Objective: To observe the preventive role of Suxiao Jiuxin Pill (SX速效救心丸) on atherosclerosis (AS) and to probe into the mechanism in the atherosclerosis rat model. Methods: The AS rat model was established by a high fat diet and a large dose of calcium (vitamin D3, 0.6 million U/kg, i.p, once). Sixty healthy male adult Sprague-Dawlay (SD) rats were randomly divided into 6 groups, a normal control group (N), a model group (M), a SX low dose group (SXL), a SX middle dose group (SXM), a SX high dose group (SXH), and an atorvastatin group (ATO) (n=10 in each group). The rats in the treatment groups were given with the specific drugs from the first day by oral administration, and the normal control group and the model group were given with normal saline for 12 weeks. Afterwards, the content of malondialdehyde (MDA), the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the content of oxidized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) in the serum were detected. In addition, the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) proteins were tested by Western-blot method. Results: The serum ox-LDL and MDA level significantly decreased, SOD activity increased in the SX middle, high dose groups and the atorvastatin group compared to the model group (all P<0.05). While the expression of PPARγ and NF-κb proteins significantly decreased in the SX low, middle, high dose groups and the atorvastatin group compared to the model group (all P<0.01), with the best effect in the SX high dose group .These results indicate that SX could elevate the activity of serum SOD, decrease serum level of MDA and ox-LDL, and reduce the expression of PPARγ and NF-κB proteins. Conclusion: SX plays an important role in anti-inflammation and inhibition of oxidative stress, which possibly are the mechanism of its preventing and treating atherosclerosis.
