Liver fibrosis is a necessary stage in the progression of chronic liver disease to cirrhosis.So far,no satisfactory drugs have been found to intervene in liver fibrosis.Liver microcirculation disorders are one of the ...Liver fibrosis is a necessary stage in the progression of chronic liver disease to cirrhosis.So far,no satisfactory drugs have been found to intervene in liver fibrosis.Liver microcirculation disorders are one of the important pathogenesis of chronic liver disease,and hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells(HSECs)are the main cells that constitute the liver microcirculation barrier.In clinical practice,W-P bodies have been detected in HSECs of most patients with liver fibrosis.W-P bodies serve as a site for the synthesis and storage of vW factors,ET-1 and other cytokines that promote liver fibrosis.They can disrupt the structure and function of HSECs,cause liver microcirculation disorders,and exacerbate the progression of liver fibrosis.Previous studies have found that the Guangxi specialty ethnic medicine,C.kwangsiensis S.G.Lee et C.F.Liang,has definite effects in promoting blood circulation,resolving blood stasis,and resisting liver fibrosis.Based on this,a further research idea has been derived,stating that the blood circulation-promoting,blood stasis-resolving,and anti-liver fibrosis effects of C.kwangsiensis are produced by affecting the formation of W-P bodies,the synthesis and storage of contents in W-P bodies,and intervening in their exocytosis capacity.展开更多
Curcumae rhizoma(C.rhizoma),the rhizome of Curcuma Longa L.,Curcuma kwangsiensis L.and Curcuma wenyujin L.in the ginger family,is a treasure in traditional Chinese medicine.It has the effect of promoting qi and breaki...Curcumae rhizoma(C.rhizoma),the rhizome of Curcuma Longa L.,Curcuma kwangsiensis L.and Curcuma wenyujin L.in the ginger family,is a treasure in traditional Chinese medicine.It has the effect of promoting qi and breaking blood,eliminating accumulation and relieving pain.With the development of modern medicine,the active ingredients and therapeutic mechanism of C.rhizoma have been gradually revealed.In this paper,the chemical composition and biological activities of volatile oil isolated from C.rhizoma are reviewed in detail,aiming to provide reference for further utilization of C.rhizoma volatile oil and provide more effective drug options for clinical treatment.展开更多
Background:To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of Curcuma longa(C.longa)in breast cancer treatment.Methods:Phytocompounds of C.longa were obtained from Dr.Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Database.Potential ...Background:To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of Curcuma longa(C.longa)in breast cancer treatment.Methods:Phytocompounds of C.longa were obtained from Dr.Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Database.Potential active targets were retrieved from Bindingdb,SEA and Swiss Target Prediction databases.Breast cancer targets were retrieved from the Therapeutic Target Database.Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analyses were done using DAVID and KOBAS3.0 databases respectively.The Cytoscape software was used to construct the phytocompound-target-pathway network.The PyRx and Desmond software were utilized for molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation respectively.Results:Out of one hundred and fifty-six phytocompounds,fifty-four modulated proteins involved in breast cancer.Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis indicated C.longa exerts its therapeutic effect through regulating several key pathways.Molecular docking analysis revealed that most phytocompounds of C.longa had a good affinity with the key targets.Molecular dynamics simulation showed that ethinylestradiol formed stable ligand-protein complexes.Conclusion:The results of this study will enhance our understanding of the potential molecular mechanisms by which C.longa inhibits breast cancer and lay a foundation for future experimental studies.展开更多
目的:基于网络药理学及分子对接技术,探究三棱-莪术药对在辅助治疗卵巢癌中的作用机制。方法:活性成分及其作用靶点收集自中药系统药理学分析平台,卵巢癌相关靶点收集自Genecard数据库。上述靶点取交集后,结合STRING数据库及Cytoscape...目的:基于网络药理学及分子对接技术,探究三棱-莪术药对在辅助治疗卵巢癌中的作用机制。方法:活性成分及其作用靶点收集自中药系统药理学分析平台,卵巢癌相关靶点收集自Genecard数据库。上述靶点取交集后,结合STRING数据库及Cytoscape软件构建PPI网络。应用R及Cytoscape软件整合构建中药-活性成分-疾病-靶点网络。同时,应用R软件进行基因本体论(gene ontology,GO)功能富集、京都基因与基因组百科全书(kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes,KEGG)通路富集,并通过Cytoscape/CluGO进行KEGG通路聚类分析。综合分析各网络,获取关键靶点及其对应活性成分后应用Autodock vina及Pymol等软件进行分子对接及可视化研究。结果:本研究在三棱-莪术药对中,共获得8个活性成分,164个作用靶点,Genecards数据库获得1540个符合条件的卵巢癌相关靶点。取交集获得27个三棱-莪术药对治疗卵巢癌的潜在靶点。分析PPI网络并获取关键靶点为CASP3、ESR1、JUN、PTGS2、AR、MAPK14、PGR、CASP8、CASP9、CAS及PPARG。GO及KEGG分析表明相关作用机制可能涉及凋亡、白细胞介素17(interleukin-17,IL-17)信号通路、乙肝信号通路、雌激素信号通路、甲状腺激素信号通路,卵巢类固醇等多条信号通路。分子对接表明核心成分芒柄花黄素、β-谷甾醇、常春藤皂苷元与关键靶点结合性良好,其中各活性成分与PTGS2结合最佳,结合能均小于-9.0 kcal/mol。结论:该研究初步揭示了三棱-莪术药对治疗卵巢癌的药理机制,这为后期探究该药对及其所在复方治疗卵巢癌提供了较为系统的依据。展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81960761,82060825)Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi(2020GXNSFAA297119)+2 种基金First-class Discipline in Guangxi:Traditional Chinese Medicine(GJKY[2022]1)Guangxi Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor Linjiang Inheritance Studio(GZYYKJF[2021]6)Guangxi Graduate Education Innovation Program(YCSY2023004,YCSZ2022002).
文摘Liver fibrosis is a necessary stage in the progression of chronic liver disease to cirrhosis.So far,no satisfactory drugs have been found to intervene in liver fibrosis.Liver microcirculation disorders are one of the important pathogenesis of chronic liver disease,and hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells(HSECs)are the main cells that constitute the liver microcirculation barrier.In clinical practice,W-P bodies have been detected in HSECs of most patients with liver fibrosis.W-P bodies serve as a site for the synthesis and storage of vW factors,ET-1 and other cytokines that promote liver fibrosis.They can disrupt the structure and function of HSECs,cause liver microcirculation disorders,and exacerbate the progression of liver fibrosis.Previous studies have found that the Guangxi specialty ethnic medicine,C.kwangsiensis S.G.Lee et C.F.Liang,has definite effects in promoting blood circulation,resolving blood stasis,and resisting liver fibrosis.Based on this,a further research idea has been derived,stating that the blood circulation-promoting,blood stasis-resolving,and anti-liver fibrosis effects of C.kwangsiensis are produced by affecting the formation of W-P bodies,the synthesis and storage of contents in W-P bodies,and intervening in their exocytosis capacity.
基金supported by National Nature Science Foundation of China(81973284)Scientific Research Foundation of the Education Department of Liaoning Province(LJKZ0944)Jiangsu Province Capability Improvement Project through Science,Technology and Education(ZDXYS202207).
文摘Curcumae rhizoma(C.rhizoma),the rhizome of Curcuma Longa L.,Curcuma kwangsiensis L.and Curcuma wenyujin L.in the ginger family,is a treasure in traditional Chinese medicine.It has the effect of promoting qi and breaking blood,eliminating accumulation and relieving pain.With the development of modern medicine,the active ingredients and therapeutic mechanism of C.rhizoma have been gradually revealed.In this paper,the chemical composition and biological activities of volatile oil isolated from C.rhizoma are reviewed in detail,aiming to provide reference for further utilization of C.rhizoma volatile oil and provide more effective drug options for clinical treatment.
文摘Background:To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of Curcuma longa(C.longa)in breast cancer treatment.Methods:Phytocompounds of C.longa were obtained from Dr.Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Database.Potential active targets were retrieved from Bindingdb,SEA and Swiss Target Prediction databases.Breast cancer targets were retrieved from the Therapeutic Target Database.Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analyses were done using DAVID and KOBAS3.0 databases respectively.The Cytoscape software was used to construct the phytocompound-target-pathway network.The PyRx and Desmond software were utilized for molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation respectively.Results:Out of one hundred and fifty-six phytocompounds,fifty-four modulated proteins involved in breast cancer.Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis indicated C.longa exerts its therapeutic effect through regulating several key pathways.Molecular docking analysis revealed that most phytocompounds of C.longa had a good affinity with the key targets.Molecular dynamics simulation showed that ethinylestradiol formed stable ligand-protein complexes.Conclusion:The results of this study will enhance our understanding of the potential molecular mechanisms by which C.longa inhibits breast cancer and lay a foundation for future experimental studies.
文摘目的:基于网络药理学及分子对接技术,探究三棱-莪术药对在辅助治疗卵巢癌中的作用机制。方法:活性成分及其作用靶点收集自中药系统药理学分析平台,卵巢癌相关靶点收集自Genecard数据库。上述靶点取交集后,结合STRING数据库及Cytoscape软件构建PPI网络。应用R及Cytoscape软件整合构建中药-活性成分-疾病-靶点网络。同时,应用R软件进行基因本体论(gene ontology,GO)功能富集、京都基因与基因组百科全书(kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes,KEGG)通路富集,并通过Cytoscape/CluGO进行KEGG通路聚类分析。综合分析各网络,获取关键靶点及其对应活性成分后应用Autodock vina及Pymol等软件进行分子对接及可视化研究。结果:本研究在三棱-莪术药对中,共获得8个活性成分,164个作用靶点,Genecards数据库获得1540个符合条件的卵巢癌相关靶点。取交集获得27个三棱-莪术药对治疗卵巢癌的潜在靶点。分析PPI网络并获取关键靶点为CASP3、ESR1、JUN、PTGS2、AR、MAPK14、PGR、CASP8、CASP9、CAS及PPARG。GO及KEGG分析表明相关作用机制可能涉及凋亡、白细胞介素17(interleukin-17,IL-17)信号通路、乙肝信号通路、雌激素信号通路、甲状腺激素信号通路,卵巢类固醇等多条信号通路。分子对接表明核心成分芒柄花黄素、β-谷甾醇、常春藤皂苷元与关键靶点结合性良好,其中各活性成分与PTGS2结合最佳,结合能均小于-9.0 kcal/mol。结论:该研究初步揭示了三棱-莪术药对治疗卵巢癌的药理机制,这为后期探究该药对及其所在复方治疗卵巢癌提供了较为系统的依据。