1.Quantitative analysis of 10 components in Compound Dihuang oral solution by UPLC-MS/MS
Hongxia LIU ; Yanwen SUN ; Fei HAN ; Yan ZHOU ; Huajun SUN ; Liqin DING
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(8):390-394
Objective To develop an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method to simultaneously determine 10 main components, including berberine, phellodendrine, specnuezhenide, mangiferin, loganin, paeoniflorin, geniposide, baicalin, and acteoside in Compound Dihuang oral solution. Methods An UPLC-MS/MS method was established with an ACQUITY UPLC BEH-C18 (2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.7 μm)column and mobile phase of 0.1% formic water(A)-methanol solution(B) in a gradient elution manner. The flow rate of mobile phase was 0.2 ml/min.The temperature of column was 30℃. The injection volume was 2 μl. The MS detection was in MRM mode. Results 10 components in Compound Dihuang oral solution had a good linear relationship within their concentration range,and the precision, repeatability, stability and recovery met the requirements. The contents of berberine, phellodendrine, specnuezhenide, mangiferin, loganin, paeoniflorin, geniposide, baicalin, and acteoside in 7 batches of samples were (89.7-95.6) μg/ml, (164.0-177.7) μg/ml, (540.0-610.0) μg/ml, (408.7-429.0) μg/ml, (726.0-825.0) μg/ml, (503.7-572.0) μg/ml, (
2.Mechanism of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang in Treating AS Based on Regulation of Cholesterol Metabolism in Foam Cells by TRPA1
Zhanzhan HE ; Zhen YANG ; Xuguang TAO ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Wei DING ; Ce CHU ; Yulu YUAN ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Yongqi XU ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):1-10
ObjectiveTo explore the effect and mechanism of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang on the progression of atherosclerosis (AS) mice based on the regulation of cholesterol metabolism in foam cells by transient receptor potential channel ankyrin 1 (TRPA1). MethodThe AS model was established on apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE-/-) mice with a high-fat diet. The mice were randomly divided into low-dose, middle-dose, and high-dose groups of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang (2.97, 5.94, 11.88 g·kg-1) and simvastatin group (0.002 g·kg-1), and the drug was administered along with a high-fat diet. C57BL/6J mice were fed an ordinary diet as a normal group. After the above process, the aorta and serum of mice were taken. The pathological changes of the aortic root were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The lipid plaques in the aorta were observed by gross oil redness. Serum levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were detected, and the levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-18 (IL-18) were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Western blot and immunohistochemical method were used to analyze the expression of TRPA1, ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1), ATP-binding cassette transporter G1 (ABCG1), and mannose receptor (CD206). ResultFrom the perspective of drug efficacy, compared with the normal group, pathological changes such as plaque, a large number of foam cells, and cholesterol crystals appeared in the aorta of the model group, and the serum levels of TC, LDL-C, IL-1β, and IL-18 were significantly increased (P<0.01). The HDL-C level was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and the CD206 level in aortic tissue was significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the lipid deposition in the aorta was alleviated in all drug administration groups. In addition, except for the high-dose group of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang, all drug administration groups could significantly decrease the levels of TC and LDL-C (P<0.01). In terms of inflammation, except for the middle-dose group of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang, the levels of IL-1β and IL-18 were significantly decreased in all drug administration groups (P<0.05). Moreover, Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang could also up-regulate the levels of CD206, and the difference was significant in the middle-dose and high-dose groups (P<0.05). From the perspective of mechanism, the expression levels of TRPA1, ABCA1, and ABCG1 in the aorta in the model group were lower than those in the normal group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, all drug administration groups significantly increased the expression of TRPA1 in the aorta (P<0.05), and the expressions of ABCA1 and ABCG1 were increased. The differences in the middle-dose and high-dose groups and the simvastatin group were significant (P<0.05), which was basically consistent with the trend of immunohistochemical results. ConclusionZhishi Xiebai Guizhitang can effectively reduce blood lipid and inflammation levels and inhibit the formation of aortic plaque. The mechanism may be explained as follows: the expressions of ABCA1 and ABCG1 downstream are increased through TRPA1, which promotes cholesterol outflow in foam cells, thereby regulating cholesterol metabolism, intervening in inflammation level to a certain extent, and finally treating AS.
3.Effect and Mechanism of Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Osteoporosis
Yulu YUAN ; Zhen YANG ; Wei DING ; Ce CHU ; Xuguang TAO ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(4):290-298
Osteoporosis (OP) is a common bone disease affecting the quality of life and causing huge medical burden to the patients and society. The occurrence of OP is mainly caused by excessive bone resorption and insufficient bone formation, which are directly influenced by external calcium ion balance. Calcium imbalance can impair bone integrity, reduce the calcium supply to the bone, and lower the calcium content in the bone, thus triggering OP. Drugs are the main anti-OP therapy in modern medicine, which, however, may cause adverse reactions and drug dependence. Chinese medicines have good clinical effects and high safety in treating OP, being suitable for long-term use. Recent studies have shown that Chinese medicines can alleviate estrogen deficiency, regulate bone cell and calcium metabolism, which is crucial for the formation and development of OP. The transient receptor potential cation channel superfamily V members 5 and 6 (TRPV5 and TRPV6, respectively) affect bone homeostasis by mediating the transmembrane calcium ion transport in the intestine (TRPV6) and kidney (TRPV5). Therefore, TRPV5/6 is one of the key targets to understand the anti-OP mechanisms of the effective parts of Chinese medicines, which is worthy of further study. This paper summarizes the research results about the anti-OP effects of Chinese medicines in the last two decades, especially the mechanism of regulating calcium metabolism, aiming to provide new ideas for the basic research, clinical application, and drug development of OP treatment.
4.Astrocytes regulate glial scar formation in cerebral ischemic stroke
Ting YANG ; Zhibin DING ; Nan JIANG ; Hongxia HAN ; Miaomiao HOU ; Cungen MA ; Lijuan SONG ; Xinyi LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(1):131-138
BACKGROUND:Cerebral ischemic stroke is one of the main fatal and disabling diseases in the clinic,but only a few patients benefit from vascular recanalization in time,so it is urgent to explore new and effective therapy.As one of the critical pathological changes of ischemic stroke,the glial scar formed mainly by astrocytes is one major cause that hinders axonal regeneration and neurological recovery at the late stage of stroke. OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the pathological process and crucial signal regulatory mechanism of astrocytes in the formation of glial scar after ischemic stroke,as well as the potential therapeutic targets,to provide a theoretical reference for intervening astrocytic scar formation against ischemic stroke effectively,and novel strategies for promoting post-stroke rehabilitation. METHODS:The relevant articles published in CNKI,PubMed and Web of Science databases from 2010 to 2022 were retrieved.The search terms were"Ischemic stroke,Brain ischemi*,Cerebral ischemi*,Astrocyt*,Astroglia*,Glial scar,Gliosis,Astrogliosis"in Chinese and English.Finally,78 articles were included after screening and summarized. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Astrocytes play an important role in the maintenance of central nervous system homeostasis.After ischemic stroke,astrocytes change from a resting state to an active state.According to the different severities of cerebral ischemic injury,astrocyte activation changes dynamically from swelling and proliferation to glial scar formation.(2)Mature astrocytes are stimulated to restart the cell cycle,then proliferate and migrate to lesions,which is the main source of the glial scar.Neural stem cells in the subventricular zone,neuron-glial antigen 2 precursor cells and ependymal precursor cells in the brain parenchyma can also differentiate into astrocytes.Endothelin-1,aquaporin 4,ciliary neurotrophic factor and connexins are involved in this process.In addition,chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan,as the main component of the extracellular matrix,forms the dense glial scar barrier with proliferated astrocytes,which hinders the polarization and extension of axons.(3)Activation or inhibition of crucial signal molecules involved in astrocyte activation,proliferation,migration and pro-inflammation functions regulate the glial scar formation.Transforming growth factor beta 1/Smad and Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 are classical pathways related to astrogliosis,while receptor-interacting protein 1 kinase and glycogen synthase kinase 3β are significant molecules regulating the inflammatory response.However,there are relatively few studies on Smad ubiquitination regulatory factor 2 and Interleukin-17 and their downstream signaling pathways in glial scar formation,which are worthy of further exploration.(4)Drugs targeting astrogliosis-related signaling pathways,cell proliferation regulatory proteins and inflammatory factors effectively inhibit the formation of glial scar after cerebral ischemic stroke.Among them,the role of commonly used clinical drugs such as melatonin and valproic acid in regulating glial scar formation has been verified,which makes it possible to use drugs that inhibit glial scar formation to promote the recovery of neurological function in patients with stroke.(5)Considering the protective effects of glial scar in the acute phase,how to choose the appropriate intervention chance of drugs to maintain the protective effect of the glial scar while promoting nerve regeneration and repair in the local microenvironment is the direction of future efforts.
5.Linggui Zhugantang Treats Chronic Bronchitis in Rats via PLA2-TRPV1/TRPA1 Pathway
Wei DING ; Wenlai WANG ; Zhenhong LIU ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Ce CHU ; Yulu YUAN ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Zhen YANG ; Hongxia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(14):1-9
ObjectiveTo study the effect and mechanism of Linggui Zhugantang in treating chronic bronchitis (CB) induced by exposure to cigarette smoke combined with tracheal instillation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). MethodSixty SPF-grade SD rats were randomly divided into normal, model, dexamethasone (1 mg·kg-1), and high-, medium-, and low-dose (30.06, 15.03, 7.515 g·kg-1, respectively) Linggui Zhugantang groups by the body weight stratification method, with 10 rats in each group. Each group was administrated with 200 μL LPS (1 g·L-1) by tracheal instillation on days 1 and 14, respectively, while the normal group was administrated with an equal volume of normal saline. Except the normal group, the other groups were exposed to cigarette smoke on days 2-13 and 15-30 (10 cigarettes/time/30 min, twice/day) for the modeling of CB. The rats were administrated with corresponding drugs by gavage for 30 consecutive days from day 2 of modeling, and the mental status, behavior, and body weights of the rats were observed and measured. The wet/dry mass ratio (W/D) of the left lung was measured 30 days after modeling. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was employed to observe the pathological changes in the lung and bronchial tissues. The bronchial mucus secretion and goblet cell proliferation were observed by Alcian blue-periodic acid Schiff (AB-PAS) staining. The levels of mucin 5AC (MUC5AC), interleukin (IL)-13, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in the serum were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The expression of phospholipase A2 (PLA2), transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV1), and transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) in the lung tissue was quantitatively analyzed by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showcased abnormal mental status and behaviors, bloody secretion in the nose and mouth, the mortality rate of 40%, decreased body weight, severe lung bronchial structure damage, a large number of inflammatory mediators and inflammatory cell infiltration in the tube wall, hyperemia, edema, and fibroplasia, massive proliferation of goblet cells, excessive secretion and accumulation of mucus, stenosis and deformation of the lumen, and aggravation of pulmonary edema (P<0.01). In addition, the model group had higher levels of MUC5AC, IL-13, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum and higher expression of PLA2 in the lung tissue than the normal group (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the medication groups showed normal mental status and behaviors, reduced mortality rate, stable weight gain, reduced lung and bronchial injuries, decreased goblet cell proliferation and mucus secretion, and alleviated pulmonary edema (P<0.01). Furthermore, Linggui Zhugantang lowered the levels of MUC5AC, IL-13, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum and down-regulated the protein levels of PLA2, TRPV1, and TRPA1 in the lung tissue (P<0.01). ConclusionLinggui Zhugantang can reduce the pulmonary inflammation and airway mucus hypersecretion in the rat model of chronic bronchitis. It may exert the effects of reducing inflammation and resolving phlegm by regulating the PLA2-TRPV1/TRPA1 pathway.
6.Effect of Qingfei Paidu Decoction on Acute Lung Injury Model Mice Based on TRPV1/TRPA1 Heat-sensitive Channel
Yulu YUAN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Ce CHU ; Xuguang TAO ; Zhen YANG ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Wei DING ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Wanping CHEN ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(24):95-102
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism and effect of Qingfei Paidu decoction on transient receptor potential vanilloid-1/Transient receptor potential ankyrin1 (TRPV1/TRPA1) based on heat-sensitive channel and inflammatory response. MethodAccording to body weight, 80 8-week-old C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into the normal group, model group, dexamethasone group (5 mg·kg-1), and low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Qingfei Paidu decoction (14.865, 29.73, 59.46 g·kg-1), with 12 mice in each group. In addition to the normal group, the other groups were administered 20 μL (1×10-3 g·kg-1) to each mouse by airway infusion to establish the acute lung injury (ALI) model. In the administration group, the drug was given 1 h after modeling and again after an interval of 24 h. The lung tissue was taken 36 h after modeling. Double lung wet/dry weight ratio(W/D), hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and Western blot were used to observe and detect the pathological changes of lung tissue, expression levels of inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), and expressions of TRPV1 and TRPA1 proteins in heat-sensitive channel, nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), inhibitor of NF-κB (IκBα) in inflammatory pathway, and phosphorylated proteins. The phosphorylated protein/total protein ratio was calculated. ResultCompared with that in the normal group, the lung tissue of mice in the model group was seriously damaged, and pulmonary capillary permeability increased. Alveolar capillary congestion and dilation destroyed the complete structure of the alveolar, and the alveolar wall thickened. A large number of inflammatory cells and red blood cells were infiltrated, and pulmonary edema was significantly aggravated. The expressions of TNF-α, IL-6, TRPV1, TRPA1, phosphorylated NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65, and phosphorylated IκBα/IκBα were significantly increased (P<0.01), and the whole lung W/D was significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the dexamethasone group and low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose groups of Qingfei Paidu decoction could significantly improve pulmonary edema. TNF-α, IL-6, TRPV1, TRPA1, lung tissue NF-κB p65, and IκBα phosphorylated protein/total protein ratio decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01). The whole lung W/D also decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionQingfei Paidu decoction has anti-inflammatory and protective effects on LPS-ALI mice, which can effectively reduce inflammation, induce diuresis, and alleviate edema. Its mechanism may be related to the regulation of the expression of TRPA1 and TRPV1 and the inhibition of the activation of the NF-κB pathway.
7.Molecular epidemiological characteristics of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in intensive care unit of a hospital in Hunan Province from 2020 to 2021
Jieying ZHOU ; Li DING ; Xiaovou PENG ; Hongxia YUAN ; Wenyuan SHI ; Fupin HU
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2024;24(5):564-569
Objective To investigate the clinical distribution,antimicrobial resistance,carbapenemase resistance genes,virulence genes,capsular serotypes and ST subtypes of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP)strains in intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital in Hunan Province for better management of CRKP infections.Methods CRKP strains were isolated from 8 intensive care units of the First People's Hospital of Chenzhou City from January 2020 to December 2021.The isolates were identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry and tested by VITEK Compact 2 for antimicrobial susceptibility.Carbapenemase phenotype was detected by modified carbapenem inactivation method(mCIM).The capsular serotypes were determined by wzi sequencing.Carbapenem resistance genes and virulence genes were identified by PCR and Sanger sequencing.The strains were also analyzed by multilocus sequence typing(MLST)in terms of ST subtypes.Results The 75 CRKP strains were mainly isolated from geriatric ICU(28.0%)and neurosurgery ICU(20.0%).Overall,6.7%(5/75)and 16.0%(12/75)of the CRKP strains were resistant to tigecycline and ceftazidime-avibactam,respectively.The CRKP strains(>96.0%resistant)were highly resistant to carbapenems,cephalosporins,β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations,and levofloxacin.PCR and sequencing analysis found blaKPC-2 gene in 61 strains(81.3%),blaNDM-1 gene in 11 strains(14.7%),blaNDM-5 gene in 1 strain(1.3%),and blaOXA-48 gene in 2 strains(2.7%).MLST revealed that ST11(54.7%,41/75),ST1883(13.3%,10/75),and ST307(6.7%,5/75)were the top three ST subtypes.All ST11 and ST1883 CRKP strains harbored blaKPC-2.KL64(38.7%,29/75)and KL47(25.3%,19/75)were the most prevalent capsular serotypes among the 75 CRKP strains.The most common virulence genes among these CRKP strains were rmpA2(48.0%,36/75),iroN(38.7%,23/75)and iucA(37.3%,15/75).Conclusions The CRKP strains isolated from the intensive care units were mainly ST11-KL64 and ST11-KL47 types.Most of the strains harbor blaKPC-2 and virulence gene,and associated with high level antimicrobial resistance.It is urgent to strengthen the monitoring of molecular epidemiological characteristics of CRKP in order to inform individualized and precision treatment of CRKP infections.
8.The interactive effect of vitamin D and triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol on achieving glyce-mic control in hospitalized type 2 diabetes patients
Qingmin YANG ; Hongxia DING ; Xiaoxiao YE
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(21):3054-3060
Objective To explore the interactive effect of vitamin D and triglyceride(TG)/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)on the time to achieve glycemic control in hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 82 T2DM patients admitted to Henan Hongli Hospital from March 2021 to December 2023.Patients were categorized into two groups based on the time it took for their blood glucose to reach target levels during their hospitalization:the≤7 d group and the>7 d group.The baseline data,vitamin D levels,and TG/HDL-C ratios of both groups were compared.The relationship between vitamin D,TG/HDL-C levels,and the time it took for blood glucose to reach target levels was analyzed.Further-more,the TG/HDL-C levels of patients with varying vitamin D levels were compared,and the relative risk(RR)and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve were used to analyze the interactive effect and predictive value of vitamin D and TG/HDL-C levels on the time it took for hospitalized T2DM patients to achieve target blood glucose levels.Results The hospitalization duration of the group with a duration of>7 days was longer than that of the group with a duration of≤7 days.The fasting blood glucose,glycosylated hemoglobin,and TG/HDL-c levels were higher in the former group,while the vitamin D level was lower.The proportion of patients with vitamin D deficiency and severe deficiency was higher in the former group compared to the latter group(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis revealed that vitamin D level was negatively correlated with the time to achieve glycemic control(r=-0.733,P<0.001),while TG/HDL-C level was positively correlated with the time to achieve glycemic control(r=0.830,P<0.001).After adjustment,logistic regression analysis indicated that vitamin D(95%CI:0.482~0.694)and TG/HDL-C level(95%CI:1.053~1.392)remained independent factors influencing the time to achieve glycemic control in hospitalized T2DM patients(P<0.05).Patients with insufficient,deficient,and severely defi-cient vitamin D had higher TG/HDL-C levels compared to those with sufficient vitamin D(P<0.05).The relative risk(RR)of patients with vitamin D deficiency and elevated TG/HDL-C coexisting resulting in a hospitalization duration of>7 days for T2DM patients was 15.867,indicating a synergistic effect.The area under the receiver operating characteristic(AUC)curve for predicting the time to achieve glycemic control in hospitalized T2DM patients using a combination of vitamin D and TG/HDL-C was 0.929,which was greater than that of vitamin D and TG/HDL-C alone(Z=3.849,3.526,P<0.05).Conclusion The vitamin D and TG/HDL-C levels in hospitalized T2DM patients are closely related to the time of reaching glycemic targets.The simultaneous exposure of both factors can affect the time of achieving glycemic targets,and the combined prediction of vitamin D and TG/HDL-C has good reference value for predicting the time of achieving glycemic targets in hospitalized T2DM patients.
9.Anti-inflammatory and Protective Effect of Linggui Zhugantang on LPS-induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice via NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Wei DING ; Wenlai WANG ; Zhanzhan HE ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhenhong LIU ; Xuguang TAO ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Zhen YANG ; Hongxia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(15):14-21
ObjectiveTo observe the therapeutic effect and underlying mechanism of Linggui Zhugantang on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in mice. MethodSeventy-two 7-week-old C57BL/6 mice of SPF grade were randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, a dexamethasone group (5 mg·kg-1), and high-, medium-, and low-dose Linggui Zhugantang groups (9.36, 4.68,2.34 g·kg-1), with 12 mice in each group. Except for the normal group, the remaining groups underwent intranasal instillation of LPS (50 μg per mouse) for the induction of the ALI model. The treatment groups received oral administration for 7 days prior to modeling. After 12 hours of modeling, mouse lung tissues were taken to measure the wet/dry weight ratio (W/D). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe the pathological morphological changes in lung tissues. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was collected for total cell count using a cell counter, and Wright-Giemsa staining was conducted to classify and quantify inflammatory cells (neutrophils and macrophages). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine the expression levels of inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in BALF. Western blot analysis was performed to detect the expression of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) inhibitory protein α (IκBα), NF-κB p65, and their phosphorylated proteins, and the ratio of phosphorylated protein/total protein was calculated. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group exhibited severe lung tissue damage, disrupted alveolar structure, thickened alveolar walls, infiltration of extensive inflammatory cells and red blood cells, and significantly aggravated lung edema (P<0.01). The total cell count, inflammatory cell count, expression levels of IL-6, and TNF-α in BALF, as well as NF-κB p65 and phosphorylated IκBα in lung tissues, were significantly upregulated in the model group (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, high-, medium-, and low-dose Linggui Zhugantang groups, as well as the dexamethasone group, showed improved lung injury, reduced lung edema (P<0.01), downregulated total cell count, neutrophil count, expression levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in BALF, and NF-κB p65 and phosphorylated IκBα in lung tissues (P<0.01), and reduced macrophage count (P<0.05). ConclusionLinggui Zhugantang has anti-inflammatory and protective effects on LPS-induced ALI in mice, effectively reducing inflammation and promoting diuresis and edema elimination. Its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of NF-κB pathway activation.
10.Mechanism of Renshentang in Treatment of Atherosclerosis Based on Autophagic Effect of TRPV1 on Arterial Smooth Muscle
Yujie QI ; Zhanzhan HE ; Zhen YANG ; Xuguang TAO ; Ce CHU ; Yulu YUAN ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Wei DING ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Hongxia ZHAO ; Wenlai WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(12):55-62
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of Renshentang, recorded in Synopsis of Golden Chamber, in the treatment of atherosclerosis (AS) based on the autophagic effect of transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 (TRPV1) on arterial smooth muscle. MethodFourteen SPF-grade 8-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were assigned to the normal group and 70 8-week-old apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE-/-) mice were assigned to the experimental group. The AS model was induced by a high-fat diet in the mice in the experimental group for eight weeks. The model mice were then randomly divided into model group, low-, medium-, and high-dose Renshentang groups (2.715, 5.43, and 10.68 g·kg-1·d-1), and simvastatin group (0.02 g·kg-1·d-1). Drug treatment lasted eight weeks. Serum was taken and serum total cholesterol (CHO), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels were measured by assay kits to observe the changes in lipid levels in mice. The aorta was stained with hematoxylin-eosin (HE) to observe the overall pathology of the aortic root and oil red O staining was used to detect the lipid deposition in the aortic plaque and calculate the percentage of the aortic root area to the lumen area. The protein expression of TRPV1, adenylate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), phosphorylated AMPK (p-AMPK), autophagy effector-1 (Beclin-1), and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3Ⅱ) in mouse aortic tissues was determined by Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showed increased serum CHO, TG, and LDL-C levels, decreased HDL-C, and increased aortic root plaque area (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Renshentang groups showed decreased levels of CHO, TG, and LDL-C in serum (P<0.05, P<0.01), especially in the low- and medium-dose Renshentang groups (P<0.01). Compared with the normal group, the simvastatin group and the Renshentang groups showed reduced aortic root plaque area (P<0.05), especially in the high-dose Renshentang group (P<0.01). Compared with the normal group, the model group showed decreased relative expression levels of TRPV1, p-AMPK/AMPK, Beclin-1, and LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ(P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the medium- and high-dose Renshentang groups showed increased relative expression levels of TRPV1, p-AMPK/AMPK, Beclin-1, and LC3Ⅱ/LC3Ⅰ(P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionThe anti-AS effect of Renshentang recorded in Synopsis of Golden Chamber may be achieved by up-regulating TRPV1 expression to restore the level of autophagy mediated by AMPK.

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