Effect of dual targeting procyanidins nanoparticles on metabolomics of lipopolysaccharide-stimulated inflammatory macrophages

Inflammation plays an important role in the occurrence and development of many inflammatory diseases.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect and metabolic behavior of the dual targeting procyanidins(PC)nanoparticles on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-stimulated inflammatory macrophages by metabolomics method.The double-targeting PC nanoparticles could specifi cally target both the CD44 receptor and mitochondria,while the single targeting PC-loaded nanoparticles that could target the CD44 receptor on the surface of macrophages.The double-targeting PC nanoparticles had better inhibitory effect than single-targeting PC nanoparticles on the leakage of lactate dehydrogenase and reactive oxygen species overexpression induced by LPS.Amino acid metabolism,energy metabolism and purine metabolism were disordered in LPS-treated group,and metabolic pathway analysis indicated that the double-targeting PC nanoparticles reversed some of LPS impacts.The changes of these potential biomarkers and their corresponding pathways are helpful to further understand the mechanism of PC nanoparticles in alleviating inflammation,and promote their application in nutrition intervention.

Procyanidins Inhibit Tumor Angiogenesis by Crosslinking Extracellular Matrix

Objective： Procyanidins （PC） are widely available natural polyphenols. The present study is designed to investigate if PC can inhibit angiogenesis in lung adenocarcinoma xenografts through crosslinking vascular extracellular matrix （ECM） and preventing proteolysis by matrix metalloproteinases （MMPs）. Methods： Using the in vitro MMP-2 proteolysis and in vivo subcutaneous implantation models, we investigated if PC crosslinking inhibits MMP-mediated proteolysis. Using a cultured cell detachment assay, an in vitro angiogenesis assay, and a cell proliferation assay, we investigated if PC inhibits MMP-2-mediated endothelial cell detachment, angiogenesis, and cell proliferation, respectively. Using tumor xenografts, we evaluated if PC can inhibit growth of lung adenocarcinoma. Results： PC crosslink vascular ECM proteins, protecting them against proteolysis by MMPs in vitro and in vivo, protecting cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells from detachment by MMP-2, and inhibiting in vitro angiogenesis. However, PC （0.75-100 μg/mL） did not inhibit vascular and tumor cells proliferation. PC injections （30 mg PC/kg bodyweight） in situ had anticancer effects on xenografts of lung adenocarcinoma, most likely by inhibiting angiogenesis during ECM proteolysis by MMPs. Conclusion： The results suggest that PC may be important MMP inhibitors that can be used as therapeutic anticancer agents.

The Protective Role of Procyanidins and Lycopene Against Mercuric Chloride Renal Damage in Rats

Objective This study aims to investigate the protection of procyanidins and lycopene from the renal damage induced by mercuric chloride.Methods Rats were treated with either procyanidins or lycopene 2h before HgCl 2 subcutaneously injection,once daily treatment for 2 successive days.Results In comparison with HgCl 2 group,markers of renal function such as blood urea nitrogen in serum and urinary protein were decreased to （18.45±11.63） mmol/L and （15.93±9.36） mmol/L,（4.54±0.78） g/（g Cr） and （4.40±1.12） g/（g Cr）.N‐acetyl‐beta‐D‐glucosaminidase,lactate dehydrogenase,alkaline phosphatase in urine were depressed to （125.49±11.68） U/（g Cr）,（103.73±21.79） U/（g Cr）,（101.99±12.28） U/（g Cr）,and （113.19±23.74） U/（g Cr）,（71.14±21.80） U/（g Cr）,（73.64±21.51） U/（g Cr） in procyanidins and lycopene groups.Indicators of oxidative stress,for example,Glutathion was reduced to （45.58±9.89） μmol/（g pro） and （45.33±5.90） μmol/（g pro）,and antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase,glutathione‐peroxidase were enhanced to （43.07±10.97） U/（mg pro） and （39.94±6.04） U/（mg pro）,（83.85±18.48） U/（mg pro）,and （85.62±12.68） U/（mg pro）.Malondialdehyde was lowered to （0.95±0.12） （μmol/g pro） and （1.03±0.12） μmol/（g pro） in procyanidins and lycopene groups.ROS generation was decreased by 27.63% and 16.40% and apoptosis was also decreased in procyanidins and lycopene groups respectively.Pathological changes were much better as well.Conclusion Procyanidins and Lycopene play some protective role against mercury kidney damage.

Technical Study on Extraction of Procyanidins in Lycium ruthenicum Murr. Using Sub-critical Fluid 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane( R134a)and Content Determination from Different Producing Areas

[Objectives] To study the optimal conditions for extracting procyanidins fromLycium ruthenicum Murr. with sub-critical fluid R134 a( 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) in 1 L extraction kettle. [Methods]Taking the extraction rate of procyanidins as an indicator,the influence of pressure,temperature,and extraction time on extraction rate of procyanidins fromL. Ruthenicum Murr. was studied by single factor experimental methods and orthogonal array design. [Results]The order of factors affecting extraction rate of procyanidins was extraction temperature > extraction pressure > extraction time. The optimum extraction conditions were as follows: the extraction rate of procyanidins fromL. ruthenicum Murr. was the highest with extraction pressure of 1. 2 MPa,extraction temperature of 50℃ and extraction time of 90 min. The content of procyanidins in L. ruthenicum Murr. from different producing areas was determined by vanillin-HCl method under the optimal conditions. [Conclusions] The method has the advantages of easy operation,good selectivity,low extraction temperature and high extraction efficiency,which is suitable for extraction of procyanidins in L. ruthenicum Murr.

Efficient semisynthetic approach for large preparation of procyanidin C1 through degradation of grape seed polymeric procyanidins

An efficient method for producing trimeric procyanidin C1(PCC1)was developed through degradation of grape seed polymeric procyanidins(PPCs),using epicatechin(EC)as nucleophile and hydrochloric acid as catalyst.With the yield of PCC1 as the evaluation index,the degradation conditions were optimized by Box-Behnken Design(BBD)based on the results of single-factor experiments.The results showed that the optimal conditions were reaction temperature of 40℃,the ratio of EC and PPCs 2:1,acidity of 0.10 mol/L,and reaction time of 20 min.The yield of PCC1 reached up to 17.7 mg by only one-step degradation of 3 g PPCs.This work proposed a new method for large preparation of PCC1 from waste grape seed polymeric procyanidins.

Crosslinking of Bovine Pericardia Using Procyanidins

The aim of this study was to evaluate the crosslinking effect of a naturally crosslinking reagent-procyanidins(PA)-on the materials of bioprosthetic heart valves.After fixing bovine pericardial tissues by procyanidins,crosslikng characteristics,mechanical properties,in vitro enzymatic degradation resistance,the hydrophilicity and hemolysis tests were examined.The results showed that the fixation of biological tissue with glutaraldehyde(GA) or procyanidins increased its denaturation temperature,the surface hydrophilicity and mechanical properties as well as in vitro enzymatic degradation resistance.There were no significant differences in denaturation temperature,mechanical properties,the hydrophilicity and the in vitro enzymatic degradation between the glutaraldehyde and procyanidins fixed tissues.However,the ultimate tensile strength of the procyanidins fixed tissues was significantly superior to the glutaraldehyde fixed tissues.The hemolysis tests showed that hemolysis rate of the procyanidins fixed tissues was lower than that of the glutaraldehyde fixed tissues.This study shows that procyanidins can crosslink which bovine pericardiaa effectively without toxicity.Our results suggest that this method might be a useful approach for the preparation of bioprosthetic heart valve.

Effect of enzymatic extraction conditions on the yield and the polymerization degree of procyanidins

Grape seeds are rich sources of procyanidin(PCs)known for potential health benefi ts.In this study,PCs were extracted from defatted grape seeds by enzymatic method in which pectinase and cellulase were used.The enzyme extraction process was further optimized by single factor experiment and response surface methodology.The optimal conditions were as follows:ethanol concentration of 70%,extraction time of 70 min,extraction temperature of 35℃,liquid/solid ratio of 103:1(mL/g),pectinase/cellulase ratio of 1:1,enzyme/solid ratio of 1:314 w/w.Under the above conditions,the extraction yields and mean degree of polymerisation(mDP)of PCs reached 47.18 mg/g dry material weight and 11.2,respectively.Compared with other extraction methods,enzyme extraction can obtain PCs with higher yield and lower mDP.According to the antioxidant activity test,PCs extracts with lower mDP showed better ability to clear 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical(DPPH).Enzymatic extraction was an effi cient method to obtain oligomeric procyanidin which has stronger antioxidant activity.

Oligomeric Procyanidins Induce Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species and Collapse of Mitochchondrial Membrane Potential in Glioblastoma Cell Lines

Objective The aim of the present study was to clarify the mechanism underlying glioma cell death upon oligomeric procyanidins (F2) exposure. Methods The cytotoxicity of F2 on U87 (human malignant glioblastoma cell line) and C6 (rat glioma cell line) cancer cells was evaluated, and changes of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in drug-treated cells were monitored. Moreover, morphological changes associated with F2-induced cells death were examined. Results F2 induced a concentration-dependent increase in ROS production and decrease in MMP. Furthermore, pre-incubation with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and rotenone (Rt), resulted in partial inhibition of F2-induced ROS generation and marked attenuation of cell death and the cytoplasmic vacuolization induced by F2. In addition, pretreatment with Rt markedly attenuated the MMP loss in F2-treated cells. However, pretreatment with NAC only markedly attenuated the MMP loss in F2-treated C6 cells. Conclusion The increase in ROS level is at least one of mechanisms associated with F2-induced glioma cell death as well as the cytoplasmic vacuolization formation that contribute to the cytotoxicity of F2 in glioma cells.

Procyanidins-crosslinked small intestine submucosa: A bladder patch promotes smooth muscle regeneration and bladder function restoration in a rabbit model

Currently the standard surgical treatment for bladder defects is augmentation cystoplasty with autologous tissues,which has many side effects.Biomaterials such as small intestine submucosa(SIS)can provide an alternative scaffold for the repair as bladder patches.Previous studies have shown that SIS could enhance the capacity and compliance of the bladder,but its application is hindered by issues like limited smooth muscle regeneration and stone formation since the fast degradation and poor mechanical properties of the SIS.Procyanidins(PC),a natural bio-crosslinking agent,has shown anti-calcification,anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidation properties.More importantly,PC and SIS can crosslink through hydrogen bonds,which may endow the material with enhanced mechanical property and stabilized functionalities.In this study,various concentrations of PC-crosslinked SIS(PC-SIS)were prepared to repair the full-thickness bladder defects,with an aim to reduce complications and enhance bladder functions.In vitro assays showed that the crosslinking has conferred the biomaterial with superior mechanical property and anti-calcification property,ability to promote smooth muscle cell adhesion and upregulate functional genes expression.Using a rabbit model with bladder defects,we demonstrated that the PC-SIS scaffold can rapidly promote in situ tissue regrowth and regeneration,in particular smooth muscle remodeling and improvement of urinary functions.The PC-SIS scaffold has therefore provided a promising material for the reconstruction of a functional bladder.

Procyanidin A_1 and its digestive products alleviate acrylamide-induced IPEC-J2 cell damage through regulating Keap1/Nrf2 pathway

Our previous study has revealed that procyanidin A_(1)(A_(1))and its simulated digestive product(D-A,)can alleviate acrylamide(ACR)-induced intestine cell damage.However,the underlying mechanism remains unknown.In this study,we elucidated the molecular mechanism for and D-A_(1) to alleviate ACR-stimulated IPEC-J2 cell damage.ACR slightly activated nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)signaling and its target genes,but this activation could not reduce intestine cell damage.A_(1) and D-A_(1) could alleviate ACR-induced cell damage,but the effect was abrogated in cells transiently transfected with Nrf2 small interfering RNA(siRNA).Further investigation confirmed that A_(1) and D-A_(1) interacted with Ketch-like ECH-associated protein 1(Keapl),which boosted the stabilization of Nrf2,subsequently promoted the translocation of Nrf2 into the nucleus,and further increased the expression of antioxidant proteins,thereby inhibiting glutathione(GSH)consumption,maintaining redox balance and eventually alleviating ACR-induced cell damage.Importantly,there was no difference between A_(1) and D-A_(1) treated groups,indicating that A_(1) can tolerate gastrointestinal digestion and may be a potential compound to limit the toxicity of ACR.

Antioxidant procyanidin B2 protects oocytes against cryoinjuries via mitochondria regulated cortical tension

Background:Irreversible cryodamage caused by oocyte vitrification limited its wild application in female fertility preservation.Antioxidants were always used to antagonist the oxidative stress caused by vitrification.However,the comprehensive mechanism underlying the protective role of antioxidants has not been studied.Procyanidin B2(PCB2)is a potent natural antioxidant and its functions in response to vitrification are still unknown.In this study,the effects of PCB2 on vitrified-thawed oocytes and subsequent embryo development were explored,and the mechanisms underlying the protective role of PCB2 were systematically elucidated.Results:Vitrification induced a marked decline in oocyte quality,while PCB2 could improve oocyte viability and further development after parthenogenetic activation.A subsequent study indicated that PCB2 effectively attenuated vitrification-induced oxidative stress,rescued mitochondrial dysfunction,and improved cell viability.Moreover,PCB2 also acts as a cortical tension regulator apart from strong antioxidant properties.Increased cortical tension caused by PCB2 would maintain normal spindle morphology and promote migration,ensure correct meiosis progression and finally reduce the aneuploidy rate in vitrified oocytes.Further study reveals that ATP biosynthesis plays a crucial role in cortical tension regulation,and PCB2 effectively increased the cortical tension through the electron transfer chain pathway.Additionally,PCB2 would elevate the cortical tension in embryo cells at morula and blastocyst stages and further improve blastocyst quality.What's more,targeted metabolomics shows that PCB2 has a beneficial effect on blastocyst formation by mediating saccharides and amino acids metabolism.Conclusions:Antioxidant PCB2 exhibits multi-protective roles in response to vitrification stimuli through mitochondria-mediated cortical tension regulation.

超声提取葡萄籽原花青素工艺的优化及其抗氧化活性研究

研究利用响应曲面法优化超声提取葡萄籽原花青素的工艺。在单因素实验基础上,采用中心组合设计响应面实验,考察了提取温度、液料比、乙醇浓度以及超声时间对原花青素提取率的影响,并建立回归模型。优化后的工艺:提取温度55℃,液料比20(mL/g),乙醇浓度65%,超声时间10min;在此条件下葡萄籽原花青素的提取率为2.482%,与回归模型预测值的相对偏差为0.36%。同时进行了提取物的抗氧化性检验,结果表明葡萄籽原花青素对超氧阴离子自由基具有较好的清除能力,且呈剂量相关性。

荔枝核化学成分的研究

利用硅胶柱色谱、聚酰胺柱色谱、制备薄层色谱等方法，从荔枝（Litchi chinensis Sonn．）核乙醇提取物中分离出9个化合物，根据理化性质和波谱分析鉴定了7个化合物，分别为胡萝卜苷（daucosterol，1）、原儿茶醛（protocatechuic aldehyde，2）、原儿茶酸（protoeatechuic acid，3）、表儿茶素（（-）-epicafichin，4）、procyanidin A2（5）、procyanidin A1（6）、芦丁（rulin，7）。化合物2,4-7为首次从荔枝核中分得，化合物2．4、5为首次从该属植物中分离得到。

Determination of Nine Phenolic Components in Leaves of Crataegus pinnatifida Bge.

[Objectives] To determine the nine phenolic components in the leaves of Crataegus pinnatifida Bge. [Methods] The reversedphase high-performance liquid chromatography( RP-HPLC) was applied. [Results] Nine phenolic components showed a good linear relationship in the range of 2-500 μg/m L with r in the range of 0. 999 5-0. 999 9. The recovery rate of spiked samples ranged from 93. 7% to110. 2%,and the relative standard deviation was in the range of 0. 69%-4. 58%. The leaves of 29 cultivars of C. pinnatifida Bge. were measured,and the average content of the nine phenolic components was as follows: isoquercitrin,hyperoside,procyanidin C1,procyanidin D1,epicatechin,procyanidin B2,chlorogenic acid,eucomic acid,and vitexin 2 "-O-rhamnoside. The contents of flavonoids and phenolic acids were high,up to 15 mg/g D. W,and the content of procyanidins was up to 6 mg/g D. W. [Conclusions]This method is easy and accurate in determination of phenolic components in the leaves of C. pinnatifida Bge.

Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Peanut Skin Extracts

Peanut skins are regarded as a low economic value by-product of the peanut industry;however, they contain high levels of bioactive compounds including catechins and procyanidins, which are known for their health-promoting properties. The in vitro antioxidant activity of peanut skin extracts (PSE) has been reported but the associated anti-inflammatory properties have not been widely examined. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of PSE on the pro-inflammatory enzyme, Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) protein expression, on its downstream product, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and on nitrous oxide (NO) levels. Defatted peanut skins were extracted using two aqueous solvent mixtures (50% acetone and 90% ethanol), in order to compare the effects of the two solvent systems on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. PSE antioxidant activity was determined by the hydrophilic oxygen radical absorbance capacity (H-ORAC) assay, while total phenolics were determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu assay and flavan-3-ols and procyanidins were quantified by HPLC. Acetone extracted PSE (A-PSE) exhibited numerically, but not statistically higher H-ORAC and total phenolic values than the ethanol extracted PSE (E-PSE) (1836 μmol Trolox/100 g and 67.9 mg GAE/g, and 1830 μmol Trolox/100 g and 51.8 GAE/g respectively). A-PSE also had higher levels of flavan-3-ols and procyanidins than E-PSE. RAW 264.7 cells were pretreated with 1.0%, 2.5% and 5.0% (v/v) of A-PSE or E-PSE and induced with the inflammatory marker, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) for 12 hours. COX-2 protein expression, measured by Western blotting was significantly (p 2 and NO levels measured by ELISA, were significantly (p < 0.05) decreased with increasing added levels of A-PSE and E-PSE suggesting that A-PSE and E-PSE not also possess similar antioxidant properties, but also exhibit similar anti-inflammatory effects.

Procyanidin B2 protects against diet-induced obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via the modulation of the gut microbiota in rabbits

BACKGROUND Procyanidins have beneficial effects on metabolic syndrome and antimicrobial activity,but the mechanisms underlying these effects are unclear.AIM To investigate the effects of procyanidin B2(PB2)on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and to explore the possible mechanism.METHODS Thirty male New Zealand white rabbits were randomized into three groups.All of them were fed either a high-fat-cholesterol diet(HCD)or chow diet.HCD-fed rabbits were treated with vehicle or PB2 daily for 12 wk.Body weight and food intake were evaluated once a week.Serum biomarkers,such as total cholesterols,triglycerides,and aspartate transaminase,were detected.All rabbits were sacrificed and histological parameters of liver were assessed by hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections.Moreover,several lipogenic genes and gut microbiota(by 16S rRNA sequencing)were investigated to explore the possible mechanism.RESULTS The HCD group had higher body weight,liver index,serum lipid profile,insulin resistance,serum glucose,and hepatic steatosis compared to the CHOW group.PB2 treatment prevented HCD-induced increases in body weight and hypertriglyceridemia in association with triglyceride accumulation in the liver.PB2 also ameliorated low-grade inflammation,which was reflected by serum lipopolysaccharides and improved insulin resistance.In rabbit liver,PB2 prevented the upregulation of steroid response element binding protein 1c and fatty acid synthase and the downregulation of carnitine palmitoyltransferase,compared to the HCD group.Moreover,HCD led to a decrease of Bacteroidetes in gut microbiota.PB2 significantly improved the proportions of Bacteroidetes at the phylum level and Akkermansia at the genus level.CONCLUSION Our results indicate the possible mechanism of PB2 to improve HCD-induced features of metabolic syndrome and provide a new dietary supplement.

Neuroprotective Effects of Grape Seed Procyanidin Extracton Ischemia-Reperfusion Brain Injury

客观氧化应力(OS ) 在 ischemic 击起一个关键作用。葡萄种子 procyanidin 摘录(GSPE ) 被报导是 OS 的一个批评管理者。我们假设了那 GSPE 可能也在 ischemia-reperfusion 大脑损害保护。这研究试图探索 GSPE 管理是否能保护老鼠免受 ischemia-reperfusion 大脑 injury.Methods 的伤害短暂中间的服的动脉吸藏(MCAO ) 被进行由灌注列在后面 24 个小时在收到了 GSPE 的老鼠使 ischemia-reperfusion 成为大脑损害(MCAOG， n=60 ) 或正常盐(MCAONS， n=60 ) 。假冒操作老鼠(GSPE 组和正常的盐的组) 被放作为控制。神经病学的严厉分数(NSS ) 被用来在 MCAO 以后评估神经功能缺陷 1 小时， 24 小时， 3 天和 7 天。鼠标与一台 3T 动物 MRI 扫描仪经历了大脑 T2WI 成像在灌注以后的 24 个小时，和大脑的击卷根据反常信号紧张被计算。在在灌注以后的 24 h 的大脑纸巾的 Immunohistopathological 分析为 neuronal 被执行原子抗原(NeuN ) ， CD34， Bcl-2，和 Bax。谷胱甘肽 peroxidation (GSH-Px ) 活动和大脑织物的 malonaldehyde (MDA ) 的水平也被检验。上述索引在组 statistically.Results 之中被比较重要功能的改进被观察在在与 MCAONS 相比的 MCAOG 组的 MCAO 以后的 24 个小时组织(P < 0.05 ) 。MCAOG 组有更小的服的击体积(22.46 ? ┷ ? 有 ? ┷ ????????????????? 倠 ??? ‵? ￡ ?? 蟸吗？？

Protective Effect of Procyanidin B2 on Acute Liver Injury Induced by Aflatoxin B1 in Rats

Objective This study aimed to explore the protective effect of procyanidin B2(PCB2)on acute liver injury induced by aflatoxin B1(AFB1)in rats.Methods Forty Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into control,AFB1,AFB1+PCB2,and PCB2 groups.The latter two groups were administrated PCB2 intragastrically(30 mg/kg body weight)for 7 d,whereas the control and AFB1 groups were given the same dose of double distilled water intragastrically.On the sixth day of treatment,the AFB1 and AFB1+PCB2 groups were intraperitoneally injected with AFB1(2 mg/kg).The control and PCB2 groups were intraperitoneally administered the same dose of dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO).On the eighth day,all rats were euthanized:serum and liver tissue were isolated for further examination.Hepatic histological features were assessed by hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections.Weight,organ coefficient(liver,spleen,and kidney),liver function(serum alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase,alkaline phosphatase,total bilirubin,and direct bilirubin),oxidative index(catalase,glutathione,superoxide dismutase,malondialdehyde,and 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine),inflammation factor[hepatic interleukin-6(IL-6)m RNA expression and serum IL-6],and bcl-2/bax ratio were measured.Results AFB1 significantly caused hepatic histopathological damage,abnormal liver function,oxidative stress,inflammation,and bcl-2/bax ratio reduction compared with DMSO-treated controls.Our results indicate that PCB2 treatment can partially reverse the adverse liver conditions induced by AFB1.Conclusion Our findings indicate that PCB2 exhibits a protective effect on acute liver injury induced by AFB1.

Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity of type-A procyanidine polyphenols from bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum in rats

Type-A procyanidine polyphenols(TAPP)are reported to have immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory potential in vitro.The objective of present work is to evaluate potential of TAPP extracted from Cinnamon(Cinnamomum zeylanicum)bark in animal models of inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis in rats.Carrageenan-induced rat paw edema(CPE)and adjuvant induced established arthritis(AIA),in rats were used as the experimental models for inflammation and arthritis respectively.Analgesic activity was evaluated in Randall–Selitto assay in AIA rats.TAPP showed significant anti-inflammatory effect at dose of 4,8 and 25 mg/kg,p.o.but not at 2 mg/kg,p.o.dose in CPE model.The dose of 8 mg/kg,p.o.was selected for the evaluation of anti-arthritic activity in AIA model.TAPP(8 mg/kg,p.o.,daily from day-12 to day-21)treatment in established arthritic rats showed significant reversal of changes induced in AIA with respect to body weight drop(cachexia),ankle diameter,arthritic score,serum C-reactive protein(CRP)levels.Moreover,TAPP was found to be non-ulcerogenic as compared to AIA control rats.However,TAPP did not show analgesic effect on AIA-induced pain as seen in Randall–Selitto assay.In conclusion,TAPP showed disease-modifying potential in animal models of inflammation and arthritis in rats.©2013 Beijing Academy of Food Sciences.Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V.All rights reserved.

Grape Seed Procyanidin Extract Reduces Arsenic- Induced Renal Inflammatory Injury in Male Mice

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the ability and mechanism by which grape seed procyanidin extract （GSPE） relieves arsenic trioxide （As2O3）-induced renal inflammatory injury. Therefore, male Kunming mice were treated with As2O3 and/or GSPE by gavage for 5 weeks. Mice were then sacrificed and inflammatory cytokines of kidneys were examined by ELISA, whereas the expression levels of molecules involved in the nuclear factor （NF）-KB signaling pathway were evaluated by both qRT-PCR and Western blot. Our results indicate that GSPE prevents As2O3-mediated renal inflammatory injury by inhibiting activation of the NF-KB signaling pathway and inflammatory cytokine production, while promoting expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines.