Background:To explore the potential mechanism of action of the active ingredients of Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma(SGR)in the treatment of migraine using network pharmacology and in vivo experiments.Methods:Through the sea...Background:To explore the potential mechanism of action of the active ingredients of Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma(SGR)in the treatment of migraine using network pharmacology and in vivo experiments.Methods:Through the search of Traditional Chinese Medicines Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform,Genecards,Drugbank and other databases,we obtained active ingredients,targets of SGR and related disease targets of migraine,and took the intersection for protein-protein interactions analysis.After constructing the network diagram,network topology analysis was performed to derive the core targets and key active ingredients,and Gene Ontology enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses were performed.Finally,molecular docking was performed and validated by in vivo experiments.In vivo experiments,18 male BALB/c mice were selected,and the SGR group was fed with SGR drinking tablet concentrate,and nitroglycerin injection was used to construct a mouse model of migraine.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test was used to detect the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and AKT1 in plasma.Results:The results showed that the core targets of SGR for the treatment of migraine were TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and AKT1.These core targets and key active ingredients had better binding ability.Compared with the blank group,the number of head scratching in the model group increased.Compared with the model group,there was a significant reduction of the number of head scratching in the SGR group.In comparison with the blank group,the protein level in the plasma in the model group was markedly higher.Compared with the model group,the protein level in the SGR group was significantly lower.Conclusion:SGR has the characteristics of improving migraine based on multi-targets,multi-components and multi-pathways,and the mechanism of action may be related to the inhibition of the release of inflammatory factors,neuron protection,and interference with apoptosis and other processes.展开更多
Total glucosides of Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae(RSG)are selective immunosuppressants that exhibit primary efficacy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis through targeted inhibition of activated T cells.In this study,w...Total glucosides of Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae(RSG)are selective immunosuppressants that exhibit primary efficacy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis through targeted inhibition of activated T cells.In this study,we aimed to investigate the potential application of RSG in the treatment of psoriasis and elucidate its mechanism of action and material basis.Our findings revealed significant improvements upon administration of RSG in an imiquimod(IMQ)-induced psoriasis model.These improvements were characterized by a remarkable increase in the number of tail scales in mice and a substantial amelioration of skin erythema,ulceration,and flaking.By transcriptome sequencing and T-cell flow sorting assay,we identified notable effects of RSG on the modulation of various cellular processes.Specifically,RSG prominently down-regulated the Th17/Treg ratio in damaged skin tissues and reduced the proportion of G2 phase cells.Furthermore,RSG exhibited a stimulatory effect on the proliferation and differentiation of epithelial cells.Of particular interest,we discovered thatβ-sitosterol,sitostenone,stigmasterol,smiglanin,and cinchonain Ib displayed potent inhibitory effects on the IL-17-mediated inflammatory response in HaCaT cells.In summary,our study highlights the therapeutic potential of RSG in the treatment of psoriasis,attributed to its ability to regulate the Th17/Treg balance.These findings contribute to the development of new indications for RSG and provide a solid theoretical foundation for further exploration in this field.展开更多
目的:观察生地土茯苓汤联合卡泊三醇软膏治疗寻常型银屑病的临床疗效。方法:将82例寻常型银屑病患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,每组各41例。对照组给予卡泊三醇软膏治疗,观察组在对照组治疗的基础上给予生地土茯苓汤治疗。比...目的:观察生地土茯苓汤联合卡泊三醇软膏治疗寻常型银屑病的临床疗效。方法:将82例寻常型银屑病患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,每组各41例。对照组给予卡泊三醇软膏治疗,观察组在对照组治疗的基础上给予生地土茯苓汤治疗。比较两组患者不良反应发生率及治疗前后中医证候积分、皮损面积、炎性因子水平[可溶性程序性死亡蛋白-1(soluble programmed death-1,sPD-1)、白细胞介素(interleukin, IL)-17A、IL-23]变化情况。结果:两组患者治疗后皮疹、鳞屑、口干及舌脉评分低于本组治疗前,且观察组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后银屑病面积和严重性指数(psoriasis avea and severity index, PASI)评分于本组治疗前,且观察组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后sPD-1、IL-17A及IL-23水平低于本组治疗前,且治疗后观察组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:生地土茯苓汤配合卡泊三醇软膏治疗寻常型银屑病,可改善患者的临床症状,减少皮损面积,降低炎性反应。展开更多
基金supported by Open Fund Project of Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine Ministry of Education(2020xayx09)Scientific Research Program of Chinese Society of Ethnomedicine(2020Z1066-410113).
文摘Background:To explore the potential mechanism of action of the active ingredients of Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma(SGR)in the treatment of migraine using network pharmacology and in vivo experiments.Methods:Through the search of Traditional Chinese Medicines Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform,Genecards,Drugbank and other databases,we obtained active ingredients,targets of SGR and related disease targets of migraine,and took the intersection for protein-protein interactions analysis.After constructing the network diagram,network topology analysis was performed to derive the core targets and key active ingredients,and Gene Ontology enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses were performed.Finally,molecular docking was performed and validated by in vivo experiments.In vivo experiments,18 male BALB/c mice were selected,and the SGR group was fed with SGR drinking tablet concentrate,and nitroglycerin injection was used to construct a mouse model of migraine.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test was used to detect the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and AKT1 in plasma.Results:The results showed that the core targets of SGR for the treatment of migraine were TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and AKT1.These core targets and key active ingredients had better binding ability.Compared with the blank group,the number of head scratching in the model group increased.Compared with the model group,there was a significant reduction of the number of head scratching in the SGR group.In comparison with the blank group,the protein level in the plasma in the model group was markedly higher.Compared with the model group,the protein level in the SGR group was significantly lower.Conclusion:SGR has the characteristics of improving migraine based on multi-targets,multi-components and multi-pathways,and the mechanism of action may be related to the inhibition of the release of inflammatory factors,neuron protection,and interference with apoptosis and other processes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82074114,81973562 and 81773995),the Scholar of the 14th batch of“Six Talents Peak”highlevel talent selection(No.SWYY-094)the“Double First-Class”University project(No.CPU2018GY33).
文摘Total glucosides of Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae(RSG)are selective immunosuppressants that exhibit primary efficacy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis through targeted inhibition of activated T cells.In this study,we aimed to investigate the potential application of RSG in the treatment of psoriasis and elucidate its mechanism of action and material basis.Our findings revealed significant improvements upon administration of RSG in an imiquimod(IMQ)-induced psoriasis model.These improvements were characterized by a remarkable increase in the number of tail scales in mice and a substantial amelioration of skin erythema,ulceration,and flaking.By transcriptome sequencing and T-cell flow sorting assay,we identified notable effects of RSG on the modulation of various cellular processes.Specifically,RSG prominently down-regulated the Th17/Treg ratio in damaged skin tissues and reduced the proportion of G2 phase cells.Furthermore,RSG exhibited a stimulatory effect on the proliferation and differentiation of epithelial cells.Of particular interest,we discovered thatβ-sitosterol,sitostenone,stigmasterol,smiglanin,and cinchonain Ib displayed potent inhibitory effects on the IL-17-mediated inflammatory response in HaCaT cells.In summary,our study highlights the therapeutic potential of RSG in the treatment of psoriasis,attributed to its ability to regulate the Th17/Treg balance.These findings contribute to the development of new indications for RSG and provide a solid theoretical foundation for further exploration in this field.
文摘目的:观察生地土茯苓汤联合卡泊三醇软膏治疗寻常型银屑病的临床疗效。方法:将82例寻常型银屑病患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,每组各41例。对照组给予卡泊三醇软膏治疗,观察组在对照组治疗的基础上给予生地土茯苓汤治疗。比较两组患者不良反应发生率及治疗前后中医证候积分、皮损面积、炎性因子水平[可溶性程序性死亡蛋白-1(soluble programmed death-1,sPD-1)、白细胞介素(interleukin, IL)-17A、IL-23]变化情况。结果:两组患者治疗后皮疹、鳞屑、口干及舌脉评分低于本组治疗前,且观察组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后银屑病面积和严重性指数(psoriasis avea and severity index, PASI)评分于本组治疗前,且观察组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者治疗后sPD-1、IL-17A及IL-23水平低于本组治疗前,且治疗后观察组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:生地土茯苓汤配合卡泊三醇软膏治疗寻常型银屑病,可改善患者的临床症状,减少皮损面积,降低炎性反应。
