AIM To investigate the inhibitory effect of astragaloside IV on the pathological functions of cancer-associated fibroblasts,and to explore the underlying mechanism.METHODS Paired gastric normal fibroblast(GNF) and gas...AIM To investigate the inhibitory effect of astragaloside IV on the pathological functions of cancer-associated fibroblasts,and to explore the underlying mechanism.METHODS Paired gastric normal fibroblast(GNF) and gastric cancer-associated fibroblast(GCAF) cultures were established from resected tissues. GCAFs were treated with vehicle control or different concentrations of astragaloside Ⅳ. Conditioned media were prepared from GNFs,GCAFs,control-treated GCAFs,and astragaloside Ⅳ-treated GCAFs,and used to culture BGC-823 human gastric cancer cells. Proliferation,migration and invasion capacities of BGC-823 cells were determined by MTT,wound healing,and Transwell invasion assays,respectively. The action mechanism of astragaloside Ⅳ was investigated by detecting the expression of micro RNAs and the expression and secretion of the oncogenic factor,macrophage colonystimulating factor(M-CSF),and the tumor suppressive factor,tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2(TIMP2),in different groups of GCAFs. The expression of the oncogenic pluripotency factors SOX2 and NANOG in BGC-823 cells cultured with different conditioned media was also examined.RESULTS GCAFs displayed higher capacities to induce BGC-823 cell proliferation,migration,and invasion than GNFs(P < 0.01). Astragaloside Ⅳ treatment strongly inhibited the proliferation-,migration-and invasion-promoting capacities of GCAFs(P < 0.05 for 10 μmol/L,P < 0.01 for 20 μmol/L and 40 μmol/L). Compared with GNFs,GCAFs expressed a lower level of micro RNA-214(P < 0.01) and a higher level of micro RNA-301 a(P < 0.01). Astragaloside Ⅳ treatment significantly upregulated micro RNA-214 expression(P < 0.01) and down-regulated micro RNA-301 a expression(P < 0.01) in GCAFs. Reestablishing the micro RNA expression balance subsequently suppressed M-CSF production(P < 0.01) and secretion(P < 0.05),and elevated TIMP2 production(P < 0.01) and secretion(P < 0.05). Consequently,the ability of GCAFs to increase SOX2 and NANOG expression in BGC-823 cells was abolished by astragaloside Ⅳ.CONCLUSION Astragaloside Ⅳ can inhibit the pathological functions of GCAFs by correcting their dysregulation of micro RNA expression,and it is promisingly a potent therapeutic agent regulating tumor microenvironment.展开更多
Astragalus membranaceus Bunge,known as Huangqi,has been used to treat various diseases for a long time.AstragalosideⅣ(AS-Ⅳ)is one of the primary active ingredients of the aqueous Huangqi extract.Many experimental mo...Astragalus membranaceus Bunge,known as Huangqi,has been used to treat various diseases for a long time.AstragalosideⅣ(AS-Ⅳ)is one of the primary active ingredients of the aqueous Huangqi extract.Many experimental models have shown that AS-Ⅳexerts broad beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease,nervous system diseases,lung disease,diabetes,organ injury,kidney disease,and gynaecological diseases.This review demonstrates and summarizes the structure,solubility,pharmacokinetics,toxicity,pharmacological effects,and autophagic mechanism of AS-Ⅳ.The autophagic effects are associated with multiple signalling pathways in experimental models,including the PI3KI/Akt/m TOR,PI3KⅢ/Beclin-1/Bcl-2,PI3K/Akt,AMPK/m TOR,PI3K/Akt/m TOR,SIRT1–NF-κB,PI3K/AKT/AS160,and TGF-β/Smad signalling pathways.Based on this evidence,AS-Ⅳcould be used as a replacement therapy for treating the multiple diseases referenced above.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of astragaloside IV(which can be extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus membranaceus)on lipid and glucose metabolism in acute myocardial infarction(AMI).METHODS...OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of astragaloside IV(which can be extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus membranaceus)on lipid and glucose metabolism in acute myocardial infarction(AMI).METHODS Model of heart failure(HF)after AMI was established with ligation of left anterior descending artery on Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats.The rats were divided into three groups:sham,model and astragaloside IV treatment group.Twenty-eight days after treatment(astragaloside IV,20 mg·kg-1 daily),hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was applied to visualize cardiomyocyte morphological changes.High performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)was performed to assess the contents of adenosine phosphates in heart.Positron emission tomography and computed tomography(PET-CT)was conducted to evaluate the cardiac glucose metabolism.Expressions of key molecules such as peroxisome proliferatoractivated receptor γ(PPARγ),sterol carrier protein 2(SCP2)and long chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase(ACADL)were measured by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry.Oxygen-glucose deprivation-reperfusion(OGD/R)-induced H9C2 injury cardiomyocyte model was adopted for potential mechanism research in vitro.RESULTS Treatment with astragaloside Ⅳ rescued hearts from structural and functional damages as well as inflammatory infiltration.Levels of adenosine triphosphate(ATP)and energy charge(EC)in astragaloside IV group were also up-regulated compared to model group.Further results demonstrated that critical enzymes both in lipid metabolism and glucose metabolism compro mised in model group compared to sham group.Intriguingly,astragalosideⅣcould up-regulate critical enzymes including ACADL and SCP2 in lipid metabolism accompanying with promoting effect on molecules in glycolysis simultaneously.Results on upstreaming signaling pathway demonstrated that astragaloside Ⅳ could dramatically increase the expres sions of PPARγ.In vitro study suggested the efficacy of astragalosideⅣcould be blocked by T0070907,a selective PPARγ inhibitor.CONCLUSION Astragaloside IV has cardioprotective effect in improving cardiac function and energy metabolism through regulating lipid and glucose metabolism.The effects may be mediated by PPARγ pathway.展开更多
[Objectives] The content of astragaloside in Astragalus membranaceus(Fisch.) Bge.var.mongholicus(Bge.) Hisao from three different regions was determined.[Methods] Referring to the method recorded in the Chinese Pharma...[Objectives] The content of astragaloside in Astragalus membranaceus(Fisch.) Bge.var.mongholicus(Bge.) Hisao from three different regions was determined.[Methods] Referring to the method recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2015 edition),the content of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus was determined by HPLC.[Results] There were great differences in the astragaloside IV content of A.membranaceus among different regions.The content of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus cultivated in Inner Mongolia was highest(0.155%),followed by that(0.143%) in A.membranaceus cultivated in Gansu,and the content of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus cultivated in Shanxi was lowest(0.080%).The contents of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus from different regions were all in line with the standard(not less than 0.040%) of Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2015 edition).[Conclusions]The content of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus cultivated in three different regions met the medicinal standards.展开更多
Heart failure has become a global public health problem that seriously threatens human health.Due to "multi-target" effect,traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in the treat.ment of heart failur...Heart failure has become a global public health problem that seriously threatens human health.Due to "multi-target" effect,traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in the treat.ment of heart failure.Astragaloside Ⅳ is one of the main active ingredients of astragalus membrana.ceus.It has the functions of protecting the heart and neovascularization,anti-inflammation,anti-oxida.tion,regulating energy metabolism,neuroprotection and anti-cancer effects.This article reviews the recent progresses of astragaloside Ⅳ in the treatment of heart failure.Data show that astragaloside Ⅳ can inhibit heart fibrosis,attenuate excessively activation of renin-angiotensin system,increase energy metabolism,promote positive inotropic action,inhibit myocardial cell apoptosis,etc,which are all involved in the protective role of astragalosideⅣ in rodents or cellular models of heart failure.Astragalo.side Ⅳ may be a potential active ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of heart failure.展开更多
Objective To investigate the effect of astragaloside(AST)on the gastric mucosal injury of water immersion restraint stress ulcer rat.Methods The stress ulcer model was made by water immersion and restraint.The gastric...Objective To investigate the effect of astragaloside(AST)on the gastric mucosal injury of water immersion restraint stress ulcer rat.Methods The stress ulcer model was made by water immersion and restraint.The gastric mucosal injury index was observed.The SOD activity,the MDA contents and the gene expression of melatonin receptor 1 and 2 were detected in gastric mucosa.Results Compared with the normal group,the model group showed mucous edema,hyperemia and even ulcer damage.The injury index and the MDA content of gastric mucosa in model group were significantly increased(P<0.05),the SOD activity of gastric obviously depressed(P<0.01),and the melatonin receptor 1 and 2 mRNA expressions of damaged gastric mucosa were also lower.After administration of AST,the gastric mucosal ulcer index and MDA contents relieved obviously(P<0.01,P<0.05),the SOD activity and the expressions of melatonin receptor 1 and 2 mRNA raised up(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusions AST could prevent the gastric mucosal damage of rat in stress ulcer.And the mechanism of the gastric mucosal protection should be concerned with regulating the melatonin receptor and lessening the injury of oxygen free radical.展开更多
本实验采用UPLC/Q-TOF-MS方法结合多变量统计分析(PCA、OPLS-DA),分析不同批次黄芪饮片碱洗前后黄芪皂苷类成分变化趋势及原因。并对黄芪皂苷Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅳ进行含量测定。为以黄芪皂苷类成分作为指标成分进行黄芪饮片及含黄芪中成药质量研...本实验采用UPLC/Q-TOF-MS方法结合多变量统计分析(PCA、OPLS-DA),分析不同批次黄芪饮片碱洗前后黄芪皂苷类成分变化趋势及原因。并对黄芪皂苷Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅳ进行含量测定。为以黄芪皂苷类成分作为指标成分进行黄芪饮片及含黄芪中成药质量研究提供了实验依据。本实验采用ACQUITY UPLC C18色谱柱以乙腈-甲酸(1 m L/L)水溶液作为流动相进行梯度洗脱,流速0.45 m L/min,柱温40℃。使用ESI电离源在正、负离子模式下采集数据,应用Masslynx 4.1质谱工作站软件进行分多变量统计分析(PCA、OPLS-DA)。明确了黄芪饮片供试品制备过程氨水洗涤步骤能够使黄芪皂苷Ⅰ、Ⅱ水解脱乙酰基转化为黄芪皂苷Ⅳ。同时应用UPLC/Q-TOF-MS方法测定了黄芪饮片中黄芪皂苷Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅳ含量,该方法简单、快速、重现性较好,可用于黄芪饮片中该三个成分的含量测定。本实验为以黄芪皂苷类成分作为指标成分进行黄芪饮片及含黄芪中成药质量研究提供了实验依据。展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81760552the Program of the Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation,No.2016MS0824 and No.2015MS0896+1 种基金the Program of“Keji Baiwan Gongcheng”of Inner Mongolia Medical University,No.YKD2015KJBW008the Supporting Program for Outstanding Youth in Science and Technology of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,No.NJYT-17-B30
文摘AIM To investigate the inhibitory effect of astragaloside IV on the pathological functions of cancer-associated fibroblasts,and to explore the underlying mechanism.METHODS Paired gastric normal fibroblast(GNF) and gastric cancer-associated fibroblast(GCAF) cultures were established from resected tissues. GCAFs were treated with vehicle control or different concentrations of astragaloside Ⅳ. Conditioned media were prepared from GNFs,GCAFs,control-treated GCAFs,and astragaloside Ⅳ-treated GCAFs,and used to culture BGC-823 human gastric cancer cells. Proliferation,migration and invasion capacities of BGC-823 cells were determined by MTT,wound healing,and Transwell invasion assays,respectively. The action mechanism of astragaloside Ⅳ was investigated by detecting the expression of micro RNAs and the expression and secretion of the oncogenic factor,macrophage colonystimulating factor(M-CSF),and the tumor suppressive factor,tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2(TIMP2),in different groups of GCAFs. The expression of the oncogenic pluripotency factors SOX2 and NANOG in BGC-823 cells cultured with different conditioned media was also examined.RESULTS GCAFs displayed higher capacities to induce BGC-823 cell proliferation,migration,and invasion than GNFs(P < 0.01). Astragaloside Ⅳ treatment strongly inhibited the proliferation-,migration-and invasion-promoting capacities of GCAFs(P < 0.05 for 10 μmol/L,P < 0.01 for 20 μmol/L and 40 μmol/L). Compared with GNFs,GCAFs expressed a lower level of micro RNA-214(P < 0.01) and a higher level of micro RNA-301 a(P < 0.01). Astragaloside Ⅳ treatment significantly upregulated micro RNA-214 expression(P < 0.01) and down-regulated micro RNA-301 a expression(P < 0.01) in GCAFs. Reestablishing the micro RNA expression balance subsequently suppressed M-CSF production(P < 0.01) and secretion(P < 0.05),and elevated TIMP2 production(P < 0.01) and secretion(P < 0.05). Consequently,the ability of GCAFs to increase SOX2 and NANOG expression in BGC-823 cells was abolished by astragaloside Ⅳ.CONCLUSION Astragaloside Ⅳ can inhibit the pathological functions of GCAFs by correcting their dysregulation of micro RNA expression,and it is promisingly a potent therapeutic agent regulating tumor microenvironment.
基金Supported by Project of Zhejiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology,No.2018ZA063Chinese National Natural and Science Foundation,No.81700552Natural Science Fund Committee of Zhejiang Province,No.LQ20C200010。
文摘Astragalus membranaceus Bunge,known as Huangqi,has been used to treat various diseases for a long time.AstragalosideⅣ(AS-Ⅳ)is one of the primary active ingredients of the aqueous Huangqi extract.Many experimental models have shown that AS-Ⅳexerts broad beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease,nervous system diseases,lung disease,diabetes,organ injury,kidney disease,and gynaecological diseases.This review demonstrates and summarizes the structure,solubility,pharmacokinetics,toxicity,pharmacological effects,and autophagic mechanism of AS-Ⅳ.The autophagic effects are associated with multiple signalling pathways in experimental models,including the PI3KI/Akt/m TOR,PI3KⅢ/Beclin-1/Bcl-2,PI3K/Akt,AMPK/m TOR,PI3K/Akt/m TOR,SIRT1–NF-κB,PI3K/AKT/AS160,and TGF-β/Smad signalling pathways.Based on this evidence,AS-Ⅳcould be used as a replacement therapy for treating the multiple diseases referenced above.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(81530100,81673802,81673712,81822049)。
文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of astragaloside IV(which can be extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus membranaceus)on lipid and glucose metabolism in acute myocardial infarction(AMI).METHODS Model of heart failure(HF)after AMI was established with ligation of left anterior descending artery on Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats.The rats were divided into three groups:sham,model and astragaloside IV treatment group.Twenty-eight days after treatment(astragaloside IV,20 mg·kg-1 daily),hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was applied to visualize cardiomyocyte morphological changes.High performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)was performed to assess the contents of adenosine phosphates in heart.Positron emission tomography and computed tomography(PET-CT)was conducted to evaluate the cardiac glucose metabolism.Expressions of key molecules such as peroxisome proliferatoractivated receptor γ(PPARγ),sterol carrier protein 2(SCP2)and long chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase(ACADL)were measured by Western blotting and immunohistochemistry.Oxygen-glucose deprivation-reperfusion(OGD/R)-induced H9C2 injury cardiomyocyte model was adopted for potential mechanism research in vitro.RESULTS Treatment with astragaloside Ⅳ rescued hearts from structural and functional damages as well as inflammatory infiltration.Levels of adenosine triphosphate(ATP)and energy charge(EC)in astragaloside IV group were also up-regulated compared to model group.Further results demonstrated that critical enzymes both in lipid metabolism and glucose metabolism compro mised in model group compared to sham group.Intriguingly,astragalosideⅣcould up-regulate critical enzymes including ACADL and SCP2 in lipid metabolism accompanying with promoting effect on molecules in glycolysis simultaneously.Results on upstreaming signaling pathway demonstrated that astragaloside Ⅳ could dramatically increase the expres sions of PPARγ.In vitro study suggested the efficacy of astragalosideⅣcould be blocked by T0070907,a selective PPARγ inhibitor.CONCLUSION Astragaloside IV has cardioprotective effect in improving cardiac function and energy metabolism through regulating lipid and glucose metabolism.The effects may be mediated by PPARγ pathway.
基金Supported by Tianjin Natural Science Fund(17JCYBJC29800)Tianjin Agricultural College Various Talents Funding Plan Project(J01009030702)+1 种基金Science and Technology Project in the Field of Social Development of Binhai New Area,TianjinAgricultural Science and Technology Plan Project of Baodi District,Tianjin(201838)
文摘[Objectives] The content of astragaloside in Astragalus membranaceus(Fisch.) Bge.var.mongholicus(Bge.) Hisao from three different regions was determined.[Methods] Referring to the method recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2015 edition),the content of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus was determined by HPLC.[Results] There were great differences in the astragaloside IV content of A.membranaceus among different regions.The content of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus cultivated in Inner Mongolia was highest(0.155%),followed by that(0.143%) in A.membranaceus cultivated in Gansu,and the content of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus cultivated in Shanxi was lowest(0.080%).The contents of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus from different regions were all in line with the standard(not less than 0.040%) of Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2015 edition).[Conclusions]The content of astragaloside IV in A.membranaceus cultivated in three different regions met the medicinal standards.
文摘Heart failure has become a global public health problem that seriously threatens human health.Due to "multi-target" effect,traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in the treat.ment of heart failure.Astragaloside Ⅳ is one of the main active ingredients of astragalus membrana.ceus.It has the functions of protecting the heart and neovascularization,anti-inflammation,anti-oxida.tion,regulating energy metabolism,neuroprotection and anti-cancer effects.This article reviews the recent progresses of astragaloside Ⅳ in the treatment of heart failure.Data show that astragaloside Ⅳ can inhibit heart fibrosis,attenuate excessively activation of renin-angiotensin system,increase energy metabolism,promote positive inotropic action,inhibit myocardial cell apoptosis,etc,which are all involved in the protective role of astragalosideⅣ in rodents or cellular models of heart failure.Astragalo.side Ⅳ may be a potential active ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of heart failure.
文摘Objective To investigate the effect of astragaloside(AST)on the gastric mucosal injury of water immersion restraint stress ulcer rat.Methods The stress ulcer model was made by water immersion and restraint.The gastric mucosal injury index was observed.The SOD activity,the MDA contents and the gene expression of melatonin receptor 1 and 2 were detected in gastric mucosa.Results Compared with the normal group,the model group showed mucous edema,hyperemia and even ulcer damage.The injury index and the MDA content of gastric mucosa in model group were significantly increased(P<0.05),the SOD activity of gastric obviously depressed(P<0.01),and the melatonin receptor 1 and 2 mRNA expressions of damaged gastric mucosa were also lower.After administration of AST,the gastric mucosal ulcer index and MDA contents relieved obviously(P<0.01,P<0.05),the SOD activity and the expressions of melatonin receptor 1 and 2 mRNA raised up(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusions AST could prevent the gastric mucosal damage of rat in stress ulcer.And the mechanism of the gastric mucosal protection should be concerned with regulating the melatonin receptor and lessening the injury of oxygen free radical.
基金This research was supported by grants from the Scienceand Technology Development Foundation of Department of Education of Shan-dong Province(J05L02)the Natural Science Foundation of Qingdao City(04-2-JZ-97)
文摘本实验采用UPLC/Q-TOF-MS方法结合多变量统计分析(PCA、OPLS-DA),分析不同批次黄芪饮片碱洗前后黄芪皂苷类成分变化趋势及原因。并对黄芪皂苷Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅳ进行含量测定。为以黄芪皂苷类成分作为指标成分进行黄芪饮片及含黄芪中成药质量研究提供了实验依据。本实验采用ACQUITY UPLC C18色谱柱以乙腈-甲酸(1 m L/L)水溶液作为流动相进行梯度洗脱,流速0.45 m L/min,柱温40℃。使用ESI电离源在正、负离子模式下采集数据,应用Masslynx 4.1质谱工作站软件进行分多变量统计分析(PCA、OPLS-DA)。明确了黄芪饮片供试品制备过程氨水洗涤步骤能够使黄芪皂苷Ⅰ、Ⅱ水解脱乙酰基转化为黄芪皂苷Ⅳ。同时应用UPLC/Q-TOF-MS方法测定了黄芪饮片中黄芪皂苷Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅳ含量,该方法简单、快速、重现性较好,可用于黄芪饮片中该三个成分的含量测定。本实验为以黄芪皂苷类成分作为指标成分进行黄芪饮片及含黄芪中成药质量研究提供了实验依据。
