OBJECTIVE:To examine the nephroprotective mechanism of modified Huangqi Chifeng decoction(加味黄芪赤风汤,MHCD)in immunoglobulin A nephropathy(IgAN)rats.METHODS:To establish the IgAN rat model,the bovine serum albumin,...OBJECTIVE:To examine the nephroprotective mechanism of modified Huangqi Chifeng decoction(加味黄芪赤风汤,MHCD)in immunoglobulin A nephropathy(IgAN)rats.METHODS:To establish the IgAN rat model,the bovine serum albumin,lipopolysaccharide,and carbon tetrachloride 4 method was employed.The rats were then randomly assigned to the control,model,telmisartan,and high-,medium-,and low-dose MHCD groups,and were administered the respective treatments via intragastric administration for 8 weeks.The levels of 24-h urinary protein,serum creatinine(CRE),and blood urea nitrogen(BUN)were measured in each group.Pathological alterations were detected.IgA deposition was visualized through the use of immunofluorescence staining.The ultrastructure of the kidney was observed using a transmission electron microscope.The expression levels of interleukin-6(IL-6),monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1),and transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)were examined by immunohistochemistry and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.Levels of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88),and nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)P65,were examined by immunohistochemistry,Western blotting,and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:The 24-h urine protein level in each group increased significantly at week 6,and worsen from then on.But this process can be reversed by treatments of telmisartan,and high-,medium-,and low-dose of MHCD,and these treatments did not affect renal function.Telmisartan,and high-,and medium-dose of MHCD reduced IgA deposition.Renal histopathology demonstrated the protective effect of high-,medium-,and low-dose of MHCD against kidney injury.The expression levels of MCP-1,IL-6,and TGF-β1 in kidney tissues were downregulated by low,medium and high doses of MHCD treatment.Additionally,treatment of low,medium and high doses of MHCD decreased the protein and mRNA levels of TLR4,MyD88,and NF-κB.CONCLUSIONS:MHCD exerted nephroprotective effects on IgAN rats,and MHCD regulated the expressions of key targets in TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway,thereby alleviating renal inflammation by inhibiting MCP-1,IL-6 expressions,and ameliorating renal fibrosis by inhibiting TGF-β1 expression.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of Liangxue Guyuan decoction(凉血固元汤,LGD)on radiation-induced intestinal injury in rats,and the possible underlying mechanism of action.METHODS:A total of 255 male Sprague-Dawley ...OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of Liangxue Guyuan decoction(凉血固元汤,LGD)on radiation-induced intestinal injury in rats,and the possible underlying mechanism of action.METHODS:A total of 255 male Sprague-Dawley rats were used.15 rats were assigned to the control group and the remaining 240 rats were exposed to a^(60)Co source at a dose of 11 Gy.Irradiated rats were randomly divided into model,dexamethasone(DXM),low-dose LGD(LGDl),and high-dose LGD(LGDh)groups and treated for 11 d.The survival rate,weight of body,intestinal pathology and the expression of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation primary response 88(MyD88),and nuclear`factor-kappa B(NF-κB)were recorded.RESULTS:Radiation reduced the survival rate and weight of rats,destroyed the intestinal structure,induced an inflammatory reaction,and increased both protein and mRNA expression of TLR4,MyD88,and NF-κB in ileum.However,LGDh increased the survival rate,inhibited weight loss,alleviated inflammation and improve the expression of TLR4 pathway.CONCLUSIONS:LGD increased the survival rate and inhibit weight loss of irradiated rats,and reduced inflammation and intestinal injury.The underlying mechanism may involve regulation of the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of compound Gaoziban tablet(复方高滋斑片, CGZBT) on depression, and to investigate the underlying mechanism. METHODS: The components of CGZBT were analysed by high-performance liquid ...OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of compound Gaoziban tablet(复方高滋斑片, CGZBT) on depression, and to investigate the underlying mechanism. METHODS: The components of CGZBT were analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography. Then, we assessed the effects of varying doses of CGZBT on an established chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS) model in rats. Whether animals were depressed was evaluated by sucrose preference test, open field test and forced swimming test. Neurotransmitters of hippocampus were detected by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α), interleukin(IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-4, and IL-10 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Expressions of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4), myeloid differentiation factor 88(My D88), phospho-nuclear factorkappa B(p-NF-κB), cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2), ionized calcium binding adapter molecule-1(IBA-1) were assessed by immunohistochemical staining and western blotting. RESULTS: Eight compounds were identified from CGZBT, moreover, our results showed that CGZBT effectively reversed the CUMS-induced decrease in sucrose preference, shortened the movement distance and prolonged immobility time. CGZBT significantly increased levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine, dopamine, norepinephrine, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid levels, and reduced the expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, yet increased IL-4 and IL-10. Furthermore, the expressions of TLR4, My D88, COX-2, p-NF-κB and IBA-1 in hippocampus were effectively reversed after treatment with CGZBT. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicated that CGZBT could, at least in part, alleviate depression induced by CUMS via the TLR4/My D88/NF-κB pathway, suggesting its potential as an antidepressant drug.展开更多
基金Joint Innovation Fundation of JIICM:Health Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Based on Integrated Traditional Chinese And Western Medicine(No.2021IR009)Natural Science Foundation-funded Project:the Mechanism of Modified Huangqi Chifeng Decoction Protect Damaged Podocyte via Cross-Talking of PI3K/AKT/mTOR and AMPK/mTOR/ULK1 Signaling Pathway Regulate Autophapy(No.81873300)+1 种基金the Central Publicinterest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences:Comprehensive Evaluation of Clinical efficacy of Modified Huangqi Chifeng Decoction on IgA Nephropathy(No.ZZ11-023)the Beijing Municipal of Science and Technology Major Project:Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy of Modified Huangqi Chifeng Decoction in Treating Proteinuria in IgA Nephropathy Based on"Deficiency-Wind-Blood-Stasis-Toxicity"Mechanism in Chinese Medicine(No.Z191100006619063)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To examine the nephroprotective mechanism of modified Huangqi Chifeng decoction(加味黄芪赤风汤,MHCD)in immunoglobulin A nephropathy(IgAN)rats.METHODS:To establish the IgAN rat model,the bovine serum albumin,lipopolysaccharide,and carbon tetrachloride 4 method was employed.The rats were then randomly assigned to the control,model,telmisartan,and high-,medium-,and low-dose MHCD groups,and were administered the respective treatments via intragastric administration for 8 weeks.The levels of 24-h urinary protein,serum creatinine(CRE),and blood urea nitrogen(BUN)were measured in each group.Pathological alterations were detected.IgA deposition was visualized through the use of immunofluorescence staining.The ultrastructure of the kidney was observed using a transmission electron microscope.The expression levels of interleukin-6(IL-6),monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1),and transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)were examined by immunohistochemistry and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.Levels of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88),and nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)P65,were examined by immunohistochemistry,Western blotting,and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:The 24-h urine protein level in each group increased significantly at week 6,and worsen from then on.But this process can be reversed by treatments of telmisartan,and high-,medium-,and low-dose of MHCD,and these treatments did not affect renal function.Telmisartan,and high-,and medium-dose of MHCD reduced IgA deposition.Renal histopathology demonstrated the protective effect of high-,medium-,and low-dose of MHCD against kidney injury.The expression levels of MCP-1,IL-6,and TGF-β1 in kidney tissues were downregulated by low,medium and high doses of MHCD treatment.Additionally,treatment of low,medium and high doses of MHCD decreased the protein and mRNA levels of TLR4,MyD88,and NF-κB.CONCLUSIONS:MHCD exerted nephroprotective effects on IgAN rats,and MHCD regulated the expressions of key targets in TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway,thereby alleviating renal inflammation by inhibiting MCP-1,IL-6 expressions,and ameliorating renal fibrosis by inhibiting TGF-β1 expression.
基金Supported by Logistics Research Projects:Prevention and treatment of acute radiation injury of gastrointestinal tract with Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.AWS14C014)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of Liangxue Guyuan decoction(凉血固元汤,LGD)on radiation-induced intestinal injury in rats,and the possible underlying mechanism of action.METHODS:A total of 255 male Sprague-Dawley rats were used.15 rats were assigned to the control group and the remaining 240 rats were exposed to a^(60)Co source at a dose of 11 Gy.Irradiated rats were randomly divided into model,dexamethasone(DXM),low-dose LGD(LGDl),and high-dose LGD(LGDh)groups and treated for 11 d.The survival rate,weight of body,intestinal pathology and the expression of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),myeloid differentiation primary response 88(MyD88),and nuclear`factor-kappa B(NF-κB)were recorded.RESULTS:Radiation reduced the survival rate and weight of rats,destroyed the intestinal structure,induced an inflammatory reaction,and increased both protein and mRNA expression of TLR4,MyD88,and NF-κB in ileum.However,LGDh increased the survival rate,inhibited weight loss,alleviated inflammation and improve the expression of TLR4 pathway.CONCLUSIONS:LGD increased the survival rate and inhibit weight loss of irradiated rats,and reduced inflammation and intestinal injury.The underlying mechanism may involve regulation of the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway.
基金Supported by the Scientific Research Project of Education Department of Hubei Province (D20192003):Synthesis and Anti-hepatocellular Carcinoma Effect of Novel NMT1 Inhibitors。
文摘OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of compound Gaoziban tablet(复方高滋斑片, CGZBT) on depression, and to investigate the underlying mechanism. METHODS: The components of CGZBT were analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography. Then, we assessed the effects of varying doses of CGZBT on an established chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS) model in rats. Whether animals were depressed was evaluated by sucrose preference test, open field test and forced swimming test. Neurotransmitters of hippocampus were detected by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α), interleukin(IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-4, and IL-10 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Expressions of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4), myeloid differentiation factor 88(My D88), phospho-nuclear factorkappa B(p-NF-κB), cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2), ionized calcium binding adapter molecule-1(IBA-1) were assessed by immunohistochemical staining and western blotting. RESULTS: Eight compounds were identified from CGZBT, moreover, our results showed that CGZBT effectively reversed the CUMS-induced decrease in sucrose preference, shortened the movement distance and prolonged immobility time. CGZBT significantly increased levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine, dopamine, norepinephrine, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid levels, and reduced the expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, yet increased IL-4 and IL-10. Furthermore, the expressions of TLR4, My D88, COX-2, p-NF-κB and IBA-1 in hippocampus were effectively reversed after treatment with CGZBT. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicated that CGZBT could, at least in part, alleviate depression induced by CUMS via the TLR4/My D88/NF-κB pathway, suggesting its potential as an antidepressant drug.
