Jianpi Gushen Huayu decoction ameliorated diabetic nephropathy through modulating metabolites in kidney,and inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 and JNK/P38 pathways

BACKGROUND Jianpi Gushen Huayu Decoction(JPGS)has been used to clinically treat diabetic nephropathy(DN)for many years.However,the protective mechanism of JPGS in treating DN remains unclear.AIM To evaluate the therapeutic effects and the possible mechanism of JPGS on DN.METHODS We first evaluated the therapeutic potential of JPGS on a DN mouse model.We then investigated the effect of JPGS on the renal metabolite levels of DN mice using non-targeted metabolomics.Furthermore,we examined the effects of JPGS on c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK)/P38-mediated apoptosis and the inflammatory responses mediated by toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)/nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)/NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3(NLRP3).RESULTS The ameliorative effects of JPGS on DN mice included the alleviation of renal injury and the control of inflammation and oxidative stress.Untargeted metabolomic analysis revealed that JPGS altered the metabolites of the kidneys in DN mice.A total of 51 differential metabolites were screened.Pathway analysis results indicated that nine pathways significantly changed between the control and model groups,while six pathways significantly altered between the model and JPGS groups.Pathways related to cysteine and methionine metabolism;alanine,tryptophan metabolism;aspartate and glutamate metabolism;and riboflavin metabolism were identified as the key pathways through which JPGS affects DN.Further experimental validation showed that JPGS treatment reduced the expression of TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathways and JNK/P38 pathway-mediated apoptosis related factors.CONCLUSION JPGS could markedly treat mice with streptozotocin(STZ)-induced DN,which is possibly related to the regulation of several metabolic pathways found in kidneys.Furthermore,JPGS could improve kidney inflammatory responses and ameliorate kidney injuries in DN mice via the TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway and inhibit JNK/P38 pathwaymediated apoptosis in DN mice.

Fang-Xia-Dihuang decoction inhibits breast cancer progression induced by psychological stress via down-regulation of PI3K/AKT and JAK2/STAT3 pathways:An in vivo and a network pharmacology assessment

Background:The development and prognosis of breast cancer are intricately linked to psychological stress.In addition,depression is the most common psychological comorbidity among breast cancer survivors,and reportedly,Fang-Xia-Dihuang decoction(FXDH)can effectively manage depression in such patients.However,its pharmacological and molecular mechanisms remain obscure.Methods:Public databases were used for obtaining active components and related targets.Main active components were further verified by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-HRMS).Protein–protein interaction and enrichment analyses were taken to predict potential hub targets and related pathways.Molecule docking was used to understand the interactions between main compounds and hub targets.In addition,an animal model of breast cancer combined with depression was established to evaluate the intervention effect of FXDH and verify the pathways screened by network pharmacology.Results:174 active components of FXDH and 163 intersection targets of FXDH,breast cancer,and depression were identified.Quercetin,methyl ferulate,luteolin,ferulaldehyde,wogonin,and diincarvilone were identified as the principal active components of FXDH.Protein–protein interaction and KEGG enrichment analyses revealed that the phosphoinositide-3-kinase–protein kinase B(PI3K/AKT)and Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription(JAK2/STAT3)signaling pathways played a crucial role in mediating the efficacy of FXDH for inhibiting breast cancer progression induced by depression.In addition,in vivo experiments revealed that FXDH ameliorated depression-like behavior in mice and inhibited excessive tumor growth in mice with breast cancer and depression.FXDH treatment downregulated the expression of epinephrine,PI3K,AKT,STAT3,and JAK2 compared with the control treatment(p<0.05).Molecular docking verified the relationship between the six primary components of FXDH and the three most important targets,including phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha(PIK3CA),AKT,and STAT3.Conclusion:This study provides a scientific basis to support the clinical application of FXDH for improving depression-like behavior and inhibiting breast cancer progression promoted by chronic stress.The therapeutic effects FXDH may be closely related to the PI3K/AKT and JAK2/STAT3 pathways.This finding helps better understand the regulatory mechanisms underlying the efficacy of FXDH.

Banxia xiexin decoction prevents the development of gastric cancer

BACKGROUND In China banxia xiexin decoction(BXD)has been used in treating gastric cancer(GC)for thousands of years and BXD has a good role in reversing GC histopathology,but its chemical composition and action mechanism are still unknown.AIM To investigate the mechanism of action of BXD against GC based on transcriptomics,network pharmacology,in vivo and in vitro experiments.METHODS The transplanted tumor model was prepared,and the nude mouse were pathologically examined after administration,and hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed.The active ingredients of BXD were quality controlled and identified using ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem quadrupole electrostatic field orbitrap mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Orbitrap MS/MS),and traditional Chinese medicines systems pharmacology platform,drug bank and the Swiss target prediction platform to predict the relevant targets,the differentially expressed genes(DEGs)of GC were screened by RNA-seq sequencing,and the overlapping targets were analyzed to obtain the key targets and pathways.Cell Counting Kit-8,apoptosis assay,cell migration and Realtime fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction were used for in vitro experiments.RESULTS All dosing groups inhibited the growth of transplanted tumors in laboratory-bred strain nude,with the capecitabine group and the BXD medium-dose group being the best.A total of 29 compounds and 859 potential targets in BXD were identified by UPLC-Q-Orbitrap MS/MS and network pharmacology,RNA-seq sequencing found 4767 GC DEGs,which were combined with network pharmacology and analyzed 246 potential therapeutic targets were obtained and pathway results showed that BXD may against GC through the Phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKt)signaling pathway.In vitro cellular experiments confirmed that BXDcontaining serum and LY294002 could inhibit the proliferation of GC cells,promote apoptosis,and inhibit the migration of GC cells by decreasing the expression of EGFR,PIK3CA,IL6,BCL2 and AKT1 in the PI3K-Akt pathway in MGC-803 expression.CONCLUSION BXD has the effect of inhibiting tumor growth rate and delaying the development of GC.Its mechanism of action may be related to the regulation of PI3K-Akt signaling pathway.

Mechanism of Qishen Decoction inhibition of macrophage M1 type polarization by targeting TGR5-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome

Objective:To observe the effect of Qishen decoction on TGR5-mediated activation of NLRP3 inflammasome,so as to clarify the molecular mechanism of its inhibition of macrophage M1-type polarisation to ameliorate non-alcoholic steatohepatitis;Methods:Mouse macrophage cell line RAW264.7 was randomly divided into a control group,model group,Qishen decoction group,TGR5 agonist group and Qishen decoction+TGR5 agonist group.Except for the control group,the remaining groups were constructed the macrophage NLRP3 activation model by palmitic acid induction,and the corresponding drugs were given to intervene.ELISA was used to detect the levels of TNF-α,IL-6,IL-1βand CXCL2 in macrophage supernatants,flow cytometry was used to detect the expression levels of macrophage polarisation marker molecules CD86 and iNOS,and Western blot was used to detect the expression of the TGR5/STAT1/STAT6 signaling pathway and the expression of NLRP3 inflammasome-associated proteins,respectively.Results:Compared with the control group,the contents of macrophages TNF-α,IL-6,IL-1β,CXCL2 and the proportion of macrophages with positive expression of CD86 and iNOS were significantly increased in the model group,and the differences were all statistically significant(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the contents of TNF-α,IL-6,IL-1β,CXCL2 and the proportion of macrophages with positive expression of CD86 and iNOS were significantly decreased in the Qishen decoction group,and the differences were all statistically significant(P<0.01).In addition,the expression of NLRP3 and Pro-IL-1βproteins in the macrophage lysate and the expression of Caspase-1 p10,Caspase-1 p20 and IL-1βp17 proteins in the cell supernatant of the model group were significantly increased when compared with the control group,and the differences were all statistically significant(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the expression of NLRP3 and Pro-IL-1βproteins in macrophage lysate and the expression of Caspase-1 p10,Caspase-1 p20 and IL-1βp17 proteins in cell supernatant of the Qishen decoction were significantly reduced,and the differences were all statistically significant(P<0.01);Conclusion:Qishen decoction can inhibit the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in macrophages by inhibiting the TGR5/STAT1/STAT6 signaling pathway,thereby inhibiting macrophage M1 polarization and improving inflammatory response.

Mechanism of Sanshi decoction inhibits macrophage pyroptosis by inhibiting BRD4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway in the treatment of gouty arthritis

Objective:To observe the effect of Sanshi decoction on BRD4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathwaymediated macrophage pyroptosis,so as to elucidate the molecular mechanism of Sanshi decoction in the treatment of gouty arthritis.Methods:THP-1 was induced into macrophages with foboside and the divided into the control group,model group,low-dose,medium-dose,high-dose group of Sanshi decoction,and BRD4 inhibitor group.Except for the control group,the remaining groups were induced with monosodium urate crystals to construct a gouty arthritis cell model.The activity of macrophages was detected by CCK8,the level of macrophage pyroptosis was detected by flow cytometry,the activity of LDH,the content of IL-1β and IL-18 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and the expression of related proteins in the BRD4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway was detected by Western blot.Results:Compared with the control group,macrophage activity was decreased in the model group,and the level of pyroptosis,LDH activity,contents of IL-1β and IL-18,expression levels of BRD4,p-NF-kB p65,NLRP3,Caspase-1 p20,and IL-1β protein were significantly up-regulated,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05 and P<0.01).Compared with the model group,macrophage activity was up-regulated in the Sanshi Decoction,and the level of pyroptosis,LDH activity,IL-1β and IL-18 contents,expression levels of BRD4,p-NF-kB p65,NLRP3,Caspase-1 p20,and IL-1β protein were significantly decreased with statistically significant differences(P<0.05 and P<0.01).Conclusion:Sanshi decoction inhibits macrophage pyroptosis by inhibiting BRD4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway activation,thus improving the inflammation level of gouty arthritis.

Mechanism of Sanshi decoction in the treatment of gouty arthritis by NLRP3 inflammasome

Objective:To observe the effect of Sanshi decoction on P2X7R/PKR pathway-mediated activation of macrophage NLRP3 inflammasome to elucidate the molecular mechanism of Sanshi decoction in the treatment of gouty arthritis.Methods:THP-1 macrophages were divided into control group,model group,low dose group,medium dose group,high dose group of Sanshi decoction and inhibitor group.The remaining groups were induced with monosodium urate crystals to establish a gouty arthritis cell model except the control group.Flow cytometry was used to detect macrophage ROS levels in each group,ELISA to detect MDA levels and SOD and GSH-PX activities in each group,and Western blot to detect P2X7R/PKR pathway and NLRP3 inflammasome-associated protein expression.We also used CCK-8 and flow cytometry to measure MH7A activity and apoptotic levels.Results:Compared with the control group,the ROS level,the content of MDA,the activities of SOD and GSH-PX were significantly increased,and the expression levels of NLRP3,full-length IL-1β,pro-IL-1β,full-length IL-18,pro-IL-18,full-length caspase-1,GSDMD-NT,P2X7R and p-PKR protein expression levels were significantly upregulated,and GSDMD-FL protein expression was significantly downregulated in the model group,and that the differences between them were statistically significant(P<0.05 and P<0.01).Compared with the model group,Sanshi decoction could reduce macrophage ROS levels,MDA content,SOD and GSHPX activities,and downregulate macrophage NLRP3,mature IL-1β,pro IL-1β,mature IL-18,pro IL-18,mature caspase-1,GSDMD-NT,P2X7R and p-PKR protein expression,and upregulate GSDMD-FL protein expression,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05 and P<0.01).In addition,MH7A activity was downregulated,and apoptosis level was upregulated in the model group in comparison with the control group,and differences were all significantly different(P<0.05).As compared to the model group,Sanshi decoction could significantly increase the activity of MH7A and inhibit the level of apoptosis,and that the differences between them were statistically significant(P<0.05 and P<0.01).Conclusion:Sanshi decoction can achieve the therapeutic effect of gouty arthritis by inhibiting P2X7R/PKR pathway activation,thus reducing the activation level of NLRP3.

Effects of Wumen Gumi Bao Decoction on Ameliorating Bone Loss in Experimentally Induced Osteoporosis in Rats by Regulating Wnt3a/β-Catenin Pathway

[Objectives]To investigate the preventive effects of Wumen Gumi Bao Decoction(WMGBD)on estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss.[Methods]Three-month-old Sprague-Dawley rats were ovariectomized(OVX)and then treated with WMGBD,and their admixtures for six weeks.The bone trabecular microstructure,bone histopathological examination were determined in the rat femur tissue,and serum biomarkers of bone formation and resorption were analyzed by ELISA,and the protein expressions of Wnt3a,β-catenin,and phosphorylatedβ-catenin(p-β-catenin)were analyzed by Western blot.Statistical analysis was conducted by using one-way analysis of variance(ANOVA)followed by LSD post hoc analysis or independent samples t test using the scientific statistic software SPSS version 20.0.[Results]WMGBD could promote osteosis and ameliorate bone loss to improve the repair of cracked bone trabeculae of OVX rats.Furthermore,WMGBD also could prevent OVX-induced decrease in collagen fibers in the femoral tissue of ovariectomized rats and promote the regeneration of new bone or cartilage tissue,while WMGBD could activate the Wnt3a/β-catenin pathway.[Conclusions]WMGBD could ameliorate estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss via the regulation of Wnt3a/β-catenin pathway.

黄芪阳和汤调控PI3K/AKT/NF-κB信号通路促进糖尿病足溃疡大鼠创面愈合

目的基于磷脂酰肌醇3-激酶(PI3K)/蛋白激酶B(AKT)/核因子-κB(NF-κB)信号通路探究黄芪阳和汤对糖尿病足溃疡(DFU)大鼠创面愈合的影响。方法构建DFU大鼠模型,将建模成功的48只大鼠随机分为模型组,黄芪阳和汤低(8.5 g/kg)、高(17 g/kg)剂量组,黄芪阳和汤高剂量(17 g/kg)+LY294002(PI3K/AKT通路抑制剂,0.3 mg/kg)组;每组12只;另取12只大鼠为对照组。各组大鼠给予对应药物干预,连续4周。第14、28天给药后,观察大鼠一般状态及创面变化,计算创面愈合率,检测大鼠空腹血糖(FBG)水平和大鼠创面周围组织经皮氧分压(TcpO2);酶联免疫吸附试验检测大鼠血清血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)、缺氧诱导因子-1α(HIF-1α)、C反应蛋白(CRP)、白细胞介素(IL)-6水平;苏木素-伊红染色观察大鼠创面组织病理学变化;免疫组织化学染色测定大鼠创面组织微血管密度;蛋白免疫印迹法检测大鼠创面组织中PI3K、磷酸化PI3K(p-PI3K)、AKT、磷酸化AKT(p-AKT)、NF-κB p65、磷酸化NF-κB p65(p-NF-κB p65)、NF-κB抑制蛋白α(IκB-α)蛋白表达。结果对照组大鼠毛色光滑,饮食、饮水、排泄均正常,较活跃,创面愈合快,创面组织炎症反应较轻,新生血管较多,肉芽组织中成纤维细胞及胶原基质丰富;模型组大鼠毛色暗淡无光泽,活动减少,且出现多饮、多食、多尿症状,创面颜色较深,且周围组织出现水肿、溃疡,创面组织可见大量炎性细胞浸润,伴组织坏死、渗出,新生血管及成纤维细胞较少,创面愈合率、创面周围组织TcpO2、血清VEGF、HIF-1α、创面组织微血管密度、p-PI3K、p-AKT、IκB-α蛋白表达水平降低,FBG、血清CRP、IL-6、创面组织p-NF-κB p65蛋白表达升高(P<0.05);与模型组相比,黄芪阳和汤低、高剂量组大鼠状态逐渐改善,创面组织病变程度依次减轻,创面愈合率、创面周围组织TcpO2、血清VEGF、HIF-1α、创面组织微血管密度、p-PI3K、p-AKT、IκB-α蛋白表达水平依次升高,FBG、血清CRP、IL-6、创面组织p-NF-κB p65蛋白表达依次降低(P<0.05);LY294002能部分逆转高剂量黄芪阳和汤对DFU大鼠的治疗作用(P<0.05)。结论黄芪阳和汤能调控PI3K/AKT/NF-κB信号通路,抑制DFU大鼠炎症反应,促进血管新生,从而促进创面愈合。

加减参芪地黄汤治疗慢性肾脏病3-4期的临床研究

目的探讨加减参芪地黄汤在慢性肾病3-4期患者临床治疗中的作用。方法将2019年1月至2023年5月在苏州市中医医院住院及门诊治疗的慢性肾病3-4期患者60例,按随机数字表分组,各30例。对照组在常规治疗的基础上辅以肾衰宁片口服,治疗组在常规治疗的基础上给予加减参芪地黄汤中药治疗。检测两组患者肌酐、尿素氮、尿酸等指标,比较两组患者中医证候积分及临床疗效。结果治疗组总有效率为86.67%,显著高于对照组(77.33%)(P<0.05)。治疗组治疗后血Scr、BUN、UA显著低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗组倦怠乏力、食少纳呆、腰膝酸软、肢体困重等证候积分与对照组比较均有统计学差异(P<0.01或P<0.05)。结论加减参芪地黄汤对慢性肾病3-4期患者疗效良好,可降低血肌酐、尿素氮、尿酸,改善临床症状,延缓慢性肾脏病进展。

基于Caspase-3/Bcl-2/Bax信号通路探究加味旋覆代赭汤治疗食管癌前病变的作用机制

目的:探究加味旋覆代赭汤对食管癌前病变大鼠Caspase-3/Bcl-2/Bax信号通路的调控作用机制。方法:将48只雄性SD大鼠随机分为4组,空白组、模型组、中药组、西药组,每组各12只。除空白组外均采用复合造模法制作食管癌前病变大鼠模型,造模成功后,分别进行药物灌胃干预,空白组、模型组用生理盐水灌胃,中药组和西药组分别给予加味旋覆代赭汤、西药(雷贝拉唑+莫沙必利)灌胃,给药8周取材。利用光学显微镜观察食管上皮组织的形态学变化;分别应用蛋白质印迹法(Western-blot)及聚合酶链式反应(PCR)检测食管上皮组织Caspase-3、Bcl-2及Bax的表达水平。结果:与空白组比较,模型组大鼠食管上皮病理积分升高(P<0.01);与模型组比较,中药组、西药组大鼠食管上皮病理积分均降低(P<0.01)。PCR及Western-blot检测结果显示,与空白组比较,模型组大鼠Caspase-3、Bax mRNA、蛋白表达均降低(P<0.01);与模型组比较,中药、西药组大鼠Caspase-3、Bax mRNA、蛋白表达均增高(P<0.05)。与空白组比较,模型组大鼠食管组织中Bcl-2 m RNA及蛋白表达水平均升高(P<0.05);与模型组比较,中药组和西药组Bcl-2 mRNA及蛋白表达水平均降低(P<0.05)。结论:加味旋覆代赭汤可能通过下调Bcl-2/Bax比值,增加线粒体外膜通透性,释放凋亡因子,激活Caspase-3,使病变组织发生凋亡,扭转食管上皮异型增生,从而起到治疗食管癌前病变的作用。

通络熄风汤通过调控Mst1/Sirt3信号通路对自发性高血压大鼠心肌损伤程度的影响

目的:探讨通络熄风汤改善高血压大鼠心肌损伤的作用机制。方法:6只Sprague-Dawley大鼠作为空白组,12只自发性高血压大鼠随机分为模型组和通络熄风汤组。空白组和模型组大鼠给予去离子水灌胃,通络熄风汤组给予中药配方颗粒通络熄风汤悬浮液灌胃治疗,连续干预8周。采用蛋白免疫印迹法(Western Blot)检测心肌细胞中自噬受体蛋白1(SQSTM1/P62)、磷酸化哺乳动物无菌20样激酶1(p-Mst1)、沉默信息调节因子3(Sirt3)蛋白的含量,运用苏木精-伊红(HE)染色观察大鼠心肌组织结构变化,以评价通络熄风汤对高血压心肌损伤改善的效果及机制。结果:与模型组比较,通络熄风汤组能够显著改善高血压大鼠的收缩压及舒张压(P<0.01)。通络熄风汤治疗后大鼠心肌细胞与模型组比较,排列情况与坏死状态均有明显改善。通络熄风汤组大鼠心肌组织中的p-Mst1、P62蛋白含量较模型组降低(P<0.01),Sirt3蛋白含量升高(P<0.01)。结论:通络熄风汤可以介导Mst1/Sirt3信号通路对心肌组织细胞自噬水平进行调整,并且保护心脏功能。

益气续骨方调节PI3K/Akt信号通路对激素性股骨头坏死大鼠骨代谢的影响

目的探究益气续骨方调节磷脂酰肌醇3-激酶(PI3K)/蛋白激酶B(Akt)信号通路对激素性股骨头坏死大鼠骨代谢的影响。方法将50只SD雄性大鼠随机分为正常组、模型组、益气续骨方低剂量组、益气续骨方高剂量组、益气续骨方+LY294002组,每组10只。除正常组外,其余组大鼠右臀肌肉注射醋酸泼尼松龙注射液4周建立激素性股骨头坏死模型。造模结束后,益气续骨方低、高剂量组大鼠分别给予益气续骨方0.5 mL(含生药0.285 g/mL)和1 mL(含生药0.57 g/mL)灌胃,益气续骨方+LY294002组大鼠给予益气续骨方1 mL灌胃并腹腔注射6 mg/kg的LY294002,正常组和模型组给予等体积生理盐水灌胃,均1次/d,连续干预8周。ELISA检测大鼠血清白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、血钙、血磷、骨保护素(OPG)、骨钙素(OCN)、碱性磷酸酶(ALP)水平,Micro-CT检测观察股骨头形态,HE染色观察股骨头组织病理形态,TRAP染色观察破骨细胞生成情况,Western blot法检测股骨头组织中骨特异性转录因子2(Runx2)、骨形态发生蛋白2(BMP-2)、裂解半胱天冬酶-3(Cleaved-Caspase-3)、PI3K、Akt蛋白表达情况。结果与正常组比较,模型组大鼠血清IL-4、IL-6、TNF-α、OPG、ALP水平和骨小梁分离度(Tb.Sp)、空骨陷窝率及股骨头组织中Cleaved-Caspase-3蛋白相对表达量均明显升高(P均<0.05),血钙、血磷、OCN水平和骨体积分数(BV/TV)、骨小梁数目(Tb.N)、骨小梁厚度(Tb.Th)及股骨头组织中Runx2、BMP-2、p-PI3K/PI3K、p-Akt/Akt蛋白相对表达量均明显降低(P均<0.05),破骨细胞数量增多,股骨头破坏、骨小梁空间结构紊乱;与模型组比较,益气续骨方低、高剂量组大鼠血清IL-4、IL-6、TNF-α、OPG、ALP水平和Tb.Sp、空骨陷窝率及股骨头组织中Cleaved-Caspase-3蛋白相对表达量均明显降低(P均<0.05),血钙、血磷、OCN水平和BV/TV、Tb.N、Tb.Th及股骨头组织中Runx2、BMP-2、p-PI3K/PI3K、p-Akt/Akt蛋白相对表达量均明显升高(P均<0.05),破骨细胞数量减少,股骨头破坏程度减轻,骨小梁空间结构形态改善;LY294002可减弱益气续骨方对上述指标的改善作用,各指标与益气续骨方高剂量组比较差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。结论益气续骨方可改善激素性股骨头坏死大鼠骨代谢,降低炎症因子水平,减少破骨细胞数量,减轻大鼠股骨头坏死,机制可能与激活PI3K/Akt信号通路有关。

葛根芩连汤通过IRS-1/PI3K/AKT通路对胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病大鼠糖脂代谢的影响

目的探究葛根芩连汤通过胰岛素受体底物-1(IRS-1)/磷脂酰肌醇3激酶(PI3K)/蛋白激酶B(AKT)通路对胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病大鼠糖脂代谢的影响。方法将40只SD大鼠随机分为正常组(2 mL生理盐水灌胃)、造模组(2 mL生理盐水灌胃)、二甲双胍组(4.17 mg/100 g二甲双胍灌胃)和葛根芩连汤组(1 g/100 g葛根芩连汤灌胃),每组10只。采用高脂高糖饲料加腹腔注射链脲佐菌素(STZ)构建2型糖尿病大鼠模型,随后喂食油脂、42°白酒及蜂蜜水构建胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病大鼠模型。测量各组大鼠不同时间节点体质量,血糖仪测定空腹血糖(FBG);ELISA检测空腹胰岛素(FINS)、三酰甘油(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平变化、计算胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR);HE染色检测肝组织病理学变化;检测肝组织过氧化氢酶(CAT)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)及丙二醛(MDA)含量变化。Western blot检测肝组织IRS-1、PI3K、p-PI3K、AKT及p-AKT蛋白变化。结果与正常组比较,造模组大鼠体质量、FBG、FINS及HOMA-IR、GSH-Px、CAT、SOD、IRS-1、p-PI3K/PI3K及p-AKT/AKT水平均明显下降(P<0.05)、TG、TC、IL-6、TNF-α及MDA含量均显著升高(P<0.05),可见局灶性肝实质损失。与造模组比较,二甲双胍组及葛根芩连汤组大鼠体质量、FBG、FINS及HOMA-IR、GSH-Px、CAT、SOD、IRS-1、p-PI3K/PI3K及p-AKT/AKT水平均明显升高(P<0.05)、TG、TC、IL-6、TNF-α及MDA含量均显著降低(P<0.05),显示正常的肝实质。结论葛根芩连汤可明显改善胃肠湿热型2型糖尿病糖脂紊乱,可能是通过IRS-1/PI3K/AKT通路发挥作用。

易黄汤对脾虚湿热型宫颈癌小鼠皮下移植瘤cGAS/STING/IRF-3信号通路及相关免疫因子的影响

目的探讨易黄汤对脾虚湿热型宫颈癌小鼠皮下移植瘤环磷酸鸟苷-腺苷酸合成酶(cGAS)/干扰素刺激基因(STING)/干扰素调节因子-3(IRF-3)信号通路及相关免疫因子的影响。方法选取6~8周龄SPF级雌性BALB/c小鼠50只,随机分为造模组40只和空白组10只。空白组正常喂养,造模组通过湿热环境及高脂高糖饮食建立脾虚湿热型小鼠模型,当小鼠出现嗜卧懒动、易激惹、形体消瘦、进食及饮水量减少、毛发疏松粗糙、粪便时干时溏、肛温稍有增加则认为造模成功。将2×106个/mL对数生长期HPV16阳性人宫颈癌CaSki细胞悬液0.2 mL接种于上述50只小鼠右腋下,5~7 d后可触及直径≥5 mm结节时即认为皮下移植瘤造模成功。将造模组按随机数字表法分为模型组和易黄汤低剂量、中剂量、高剂量组,每组10只。低、中、高剂量组均按体质量40.0 mL/kg分别予含生药浓度0.25、0.50、1.00 g/mL易黄汤药液灌胃,模型组和空白组予同等剂量生理盐水灌胃,均隔日1次,干预4周。干预后计算5组小鼠胸腺、脾脏指数和瘤质量、抑瘤率;ELISA法检测5组小鼠血清白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平;支链DNA信号扩增法检测5组小鼠皮下移植瘤组织HPV E6 mRNA转录水平;Western blot测定5组小鼠移植瘤组织中cGAS、STING、IRF-3蛋白表达量。结果与空白组比较,模型组胸腺和脾脏指数、IL-6、TNF-α水平显著下降(P<0.05),HPV E6 mRNA转录水平显著增加(P<0.05);易黄汤不同剂量组中以高剂量组的抑瘤率最高为(35.42±4.86)%(P<0.05);与模型组比较,低、中、高剂量组胸腺和脾脏指数、IL-6、TNF-α水平及cGAS、STING和IRF-3蛋白表达量显著增加(P<0.05),皮下移植瘤质量及HPV E6 mRNA转录水平显著降低(P<0.05),且降低程度与易黄汤剂量成正比。结论脾虚湿热能促进CaSki细胞生长、HPV表达增加,易黄汤可能通过激活cGAS/STING/IRF-3信号通路增强免疫功能,从而抑制HPV表达及宫颈癌小鼠移植瘤生长。

橘皮竹茹汤对化疗性异食癖大鼠模型5-羟色胺3受体蛋白和mRNA表达的影响

目的观察橘皮竹茹汤对化疗性异食癖大鼠模型止呕作用及对5-羟色胺3受体(5-HT3R)蛋白和mRNA的影响。方法将36只Wistar雄性大鼠随机分为正常对照组、中药对照组(橘皮竹茹汤10.6 g/kg,不造模)、模型组、昂丹司琼组(2.6 mg/kg)、橘皮竹茹汤低剂量组(5.3 g/kg)和橘皮竹茹汤高剂量组(10.6 g/kg),每组6只。各组大鼠给予相应干预措施6 d(每日2次)后,采用腹腔注射顺铂(6 mg/kg)的方式诱导建立化疗性异食癖大鼠模型,观察并记录造模后24 h内大鼠体质量、摄食量和高岭土摄入量的变化。继续干预1 d后,苏木精-伊红(HE)染色观察各组大鼠胃窦、回肠组织形态学变化;实时荧光定量逆转录聚合酶链式反应(RT-qPCR)法检测延髓、回肠组织中5-HT3R、色氨酸羟化酶(TPH)、单胺氧化酶A(MAOA)mRNA表达;Western blot法检测延髓组织中5-HT3R蛋白的表达。结果①与正常对照组比较,模型组大鼠体质量、摄食量降低(P<0.05),高岭土摄入量显著增加(P<0.05);与模型组比较,昂丹司琼组和橘皮竹茹汤低、高剂量组大鼠高岭土摄入量显著降低(P<0.05)。②HE染色显示,与正常对照组比较,模型组胃窦组织上皮细胞受损,固有层腺体排列疏松、紊乱,回肠上皮部分缺失,腺体排列紊乱;与模型组比较,昂丹司琼组和橘皮竹茹汤低、高剂组胃窦和回肠组织病理改变减轻。③RT-qPCR结果显示,与正常对照组比较,模型组大鼠延髓、回肠5-HT3R mRNA表达水平显著升高(P<0.05),回肠MAOA mRNA表达水平显著降低(P<0.05);与模型组比较,橘皮竹茹汤高剂量组大鼠延髓5-HT3R mRNA表达水平明显降低(P<0.05),橘皮竹茹汤低剂量组回肠TPH1 mRNA、橘皮竹茹汤高剂量组延髓TPH2 mRNA表达水平明显降低(P<0.05),昂丹司琼组、橘皮竹茹汤低剂量组、橘皮竹茹汤高剂量组回肠MAOA mRNA表达水平明显升高(P<0.05)。④Western blot结果显示,与正常对照组比较,模型组大鼠延髓5⁃HT3R蛋白表达水平显著升高(P<0.05);与模型组比较,橘皮竹茹汤高剂量组大鼠延髓5-HT3R蛋白表达水平显著降低(P<0.05)。结论橘皮竹茹汤可以通过抑制延髓5-HT3R蛋白和mRNA的表达,调控5-羟色胺合成与代谢相关酶,进而改善化疗导致的恶心呕吐。

桂枝加龙骨牡蛎汤对魄不安于肺不寐大鼠脑组织Caspase-3、Bcl-2、Bax水平的影响

目的:探讨桂枝加龙骨牡蛎汤对魄不安于肺不寐大鼠脑组织Caspase-3、Bcl-2、Bax表达的影响及其治疗魄不安于肺不寐可能的作用机制。方法:32只雄性SD大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、中药组和西药组,每组8只。采用水环境小平台法干预9 d建立魄不安于肺不寐大鼠模型,造模成功后,中药组予以桂枝加龙骨牡蛎汤7.6 g·kg-1·d-1灌胃,西药组予以右佐匹克隆片0.1 mg·kg-1·d-1灌胃,对照组和模型组给予等体积生理盐水灌胃,连续14 d,测量体质量。采用免疫组织化学法及蛋白质免疫印迹法检测脑组织中Caspase-3、Bcl-2、Bax表达水平。结果:与对照组比较,模型组大鼠体质量减轻(P<0.01),免疫组化检测结果显示,大鼠脑组织Bcl-2的表达显著减少(P<0.01),Caspase-3、Bax表达显著增加(P<0.01),Bcl-2/Bax比率显著减少(P<0.01);Western blot结果显示大鼠脑组织Bcl-2相对表达量显著减少(P<0.01),Bax、Caspase-3相对表达量显著增加(P<0.01)。与模型组比较,中药组及西药组大鼠体质量显著增加(P<0.01),免疫组化检测结果显示,大鼠脑组织Bcl-2表达增加(P<0.05),Caspase-3、Bax表达减少(P<0.05),Bcl-2/Bax比率显著升高(P<0.01);Western blot结果显示大鼠脑组织中Bcl-2相对表达量增加(P<0.05),Bax、Caspase-3相对表达量显著减少(P<0.01)。结论:桂枝加龙骨牡蛎汤改善魄不安于肺不寐大鼠的睡眠可能与增加其脑组织Bcl-2、降低Caspase-3、Bax表达水平有关。

蒙药苏格木勒-3汤对大鼠酒精性心肌病的保护作用及机制

目的 观察蒙药苏格木勒-3汤(SD-3)对大鼠酒精性心肌病(ACM)的保护作用,并探讨其机制。方法 制备酒精诱导的大鼠心肌病模型,共分为6组,分别为正常(CON)组、模型(ACM)组、SD-3低剂量(ACM+SL)组、SD-3中剂量(ACM+SM)组、SD-3高剂量(ACM+SH)组、阳性药物曲美他嗪(ACM+TI)组。计算心脏体质量比并观察SD-3对酒精诱导的心肌肥厚的影响,苏木素-伊红(HE)及Masson染色明确SD-3对ACM的保护作用。使用酶联免疫法测定肌酸激酶(CK-MB)及肌钙蛋白(CTn)T水平;生化仪测定血清三酰甘油(TG)、血清总胆固醇(TC)水平。Western印迹检测SD-3对酒精诱导的大鼠心肌损伤模型中B细胞淋巴瘤(Bcl)-2、Bcl-2相关X蛋白(Bax)、胱天蛋白酶(Caspase)3和Caspase7表达的影响。结果 与CON组相比,ACM组心脏体质量比、血清中CTnT、CK-MB、TG和TC含量及Bax、Caspase3、Caspase7表达显著升高,Bcl-2表达显著降低(P<0.05,P<0.01)。与ACM组相比,SD-3各剂量组心脏体质量比、血清中CTnT、CK-MB、TG和TC含量及Bax、Caspase3、Caspase7水平显著降低,Bcl-2水平显著升高(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论 SD-3对ACM具有一定的保护作用,其机制可能与抑制细胞凋亡有关。

补肾化瘀方对PCOS患者血清半乳糖凝集素-3、IL-6及CRP水平的影响

目的 探讨补肾化瘀方治疗肾虚血瘀型多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)患者的临床疗效及可能的作用机制。方法 将2020年9月至2021年9月期间,首次就诊于浙江省中西医结合医院生殖医学科门诊的60例肾虚血瘀型PCOS患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和治疗组,各30例。对照组给予二甲双胍治疗,治疗组给予补肾化瘀方治疗,两组均治疗3个月经周期。观察治疗前后中医证候积分、性激素、糖脂代谢相关指标及半乳糖凝集素-3(Galectin-3)、白介素6(IL-6)、C反应蛋白(CRP)水平的变化情况。结果 治疗前,两组患者性激素、糖代谢相关指标、脂代谢相关指标、炎症因子水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后,治疗组PCOS患者排卵率较对照组高(76.83%比49.43%,P<0.01)。与治疗前相比,两组患者中医证候积分[(4.18±2.58)分比(12.50±2.17)分,(6.07±2.94)分比(11.97±2.44)分,P<0.01]、空腹血糖[(5.05±0.45)mmol/L比(5.27±0.70)mmol/L,(4.92±0.56)mmol/L比(5.44±0.37)mmol/L,P<0.05]、空腹胰岛素[(9.66±4.54)mU/L比(13.48±4.73)mU/L,(8.44±2.81)mU/L比(12.20±5.19)mU/L,P<0.05]及胰岛素抵抗指数[(2.18±1.05)比(3.17±1.24),(1.89±0.76)比(2.99±1.42),P<0.05]降低。与对照组比较,治疗组中医证候积分降低[(4.18±2.58)分比(6.07±2.94)分,P<0.05],黄体生成素[(10.12±1.72)mIU/mL比(12.54±2.56)mIU/mL,P<0.05]、黄体生成素/卵泡刺激素[(1.65±0.32)比(1.95±0.40),P<0.05]、睾酮[(0.47±0.12)ng/mL比(0.57±0.16)ng/mL,P<0.05]水平降低,三酰甘油[(1.31±0.62)mmol/L比(1.66±0.56)mmol/L,P<0.05]、总胆固醇[(3.91±0.98)mmol/L比(4.40±0.70)mmol/L,P<0.05]、低密度脂蛋白[(2.60±0.61)mmol/L比(3.05±0.79)mmol/L,P<0.05]水平降低,高密度脂蛋白水平升高[(1.41±0.17)mmol/L比(1.31±0.17)mmol/L,P<0.05]。与对照组比较,治疗组Galectin-3 [(8.71±1.67)ng/mL比(9.91±2.23)ng/mL,P<0.05]、IL-6 [(30.24±3.85)pg/mL比(32.62±4.97)pg/mL,P<0.05]、CRP[(2.80±0.91)mg/L比(3.32±0.64)mg/L,P<0.05]水平降低。结论 补肾化瘀方可有效缓解肾虚血瘀型PCOS临床症状,降低血清炎症指标Galectin-3、IL-6及CRP水平,改善糖脂代谢紊乱,调节性激素水平,促进排卵。

鼻炎3号方联合鼻负压置换治疗急性鼻窦炎(胆腑郁热证)的研究报告

目的观察鼻炎3号方联合鼻负压置换治疗急性鼻窦炎(胆腑郁热证)患者的临床疗效。方法98例患者随机分为观察组与对照组各49例,对照组予鼻腔负压置换治疗,观察组在对照组基础上予鼻炎3号方治疗,治疗周期均为2周。观察中医证候疗效、中医证候积分、视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分、鼻腔鼻窦结局测试-20(SNOT-20)量表、Lund-Mackey评分、炎性指标、安全性评价。结果观察组总有效率为91.84%,高于对照组的71.43%(P<0.05)。疗程结束后,两组中医证候积分、VAS评分、SNOT-20量表、Lund-Mackey评分、炎性指标[C反应蛋白(CRP)、白细胞计数(WBC)、中性粒细胞百分比(NEUT%)]均较治疗前下降(P<0.05),其中中医证候积分鼻涕、头痛、鼻分泌物、鼻黏膜充血4项,VAS评分脓涕项两组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),其余各项观察组下降程度更明显(P<0.05)。两组安全性指标差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论鼻炎3号方联合鼻负压置换治疗急性鼻窦炎(胆腑郁热证)疗效显著,可有效改善中医证候,提高生活质量,减轻炎症反应,安全性良好。

Baoyuan decoction alleviates myocardial infarction through the regulation of metabolic dysfunction and the mitochondria-dependent caspase-9/3 pathway

Objective:Baoyuan decoction(BYD)is a traditional Chinese formula with myocardial protection efficacy validated by modern pharmacological tests.The present study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of BYD on alleviating myocardial infarction(MI).Methods:Nuclear magnetic resonance-based serum and urinary metabolomics were employed to explore the metabolic regulation effects of BYD in rats with MI induced by left anterior descending ligation.Oxygen-glucose deprivation/recovery(OGD/R)model in H9c2 cells and multiple molecular biology approaches were used to clarify the underlying action mechanisms of BYD.Results:BYD treatment recovered the serum and urinary metabolite profiles of the MI rats toward normal metabolic status and significantly improved mitochondrial energy metabolism and apoptosis pathways perturbed by MI.Analysis of the molecular mechanism of BYD indicated that it suppressed OGD/R-induced H9c2 cell apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner by inhibiting the mitochondria-dependent caspase-9/3-poly ADP-ribose polymerase pathway.Conclusions:Our results demonstrate that BYD protects against myocardial apoptosis via the mitochondrial metabolic and apoptosis pathways.They also provide novel insights into the clinical application of BYD for the treatment of ischemic heart diseases.