Background:Disorders of metabolism can affect the food intake,weight changes,and behavioral alterations of the body.Metabolic disorders are usually accompanied by the occurrence of diseases.We aimed to study the effec...Background:Disorders of metabolism can affect the food intake,weight changes,and behavioral alterations of the body.Metabolic disorders are usually accompanied by the occurrence of diseases.We aimed to study the effects of the compatibility of Paeoniae Radix Rubra(PRR)and Angelicae Sinensis Radix(ASR)on the metabolic level of rats,and observe the changes in body weight and behavior.Discover the mechanism of preventing the occurrence of diseases by using PRR and ASR.Methods:Two animal models were induced by levothyroxine and low-temperature stimulation,followed by 21 days of edible traditional Chinese medicine administration.The changes in the rats’water intake,food intake,body temperature,and thermotactic behavior were recorded.Results:The results showed that PRR could cause an increase in the body weight of rats,a decrease in body temperature,and a stronger preference for warm environments.PRR inhibited thyroid function,the excitability of the nervous system,and energy metabolism.PRR upregulated the expressions of mTOR and TRPM8 while downregulating the expressions of AMPK and TRPV1.Conclusion:Our research findings suggest that the cold-natured PRR can inhibit the material and energy metabolism of the body and lower the body temperature,increasing the thermophilic behavior of rats.In contrast,ASR exhibited an antagonistic effect against PRR.展开更多
Background:In a previous study,we found that Atractylodes macrocephala and Paeoniae radix(AM-PR)was useful for the alleviation of functional constipation(FC).However,the precise mechanism underlying the compatibility ...Background:In a previous study,we found that Atractylodes macrocephala and Paeoniae radix(AM-PR)was useful for the alleviation of functional constipation(FC).However,the precise mechanism underlying the compatibility between AM and PR in the treatment of FC remains uncertain.This study aims to analyze the pharmacokinetic differences in the active ingredients in the blood of rat models with FC when applied individually and in combination with AM-PR.It also seeks to compare the changes in the content of the active ingredient when applied individually and in combination with in vitro AM-PR,further in-depth investigation into its material foundation in terms of pharmacokinetics,as well as the composition of the substance.Methods:Blood microdialysis samples were collected using microdialysis technology.These samples from rats with FC were compared after administration of AM,PR,and AM-PR.The concentration of the main active ingredients was determined using the Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tunable Ultraviolet(UPLC-TUV)method.The concentration of the main active ingredients of the decoction compatibility before and after combining AM-PR was also determined using the UPLC-TUV method.Results:Our findings reveal that upon combination,the time to maximum concentration(T_(max))of isochlorogenic acid A(ICA-A)and ataridolide Ⅱ(ATR-Ⅱ)T_(max)was prolonged,terminal elimination half-life(T_(1/2))was reduced,and maximum plasma concentrations(C_(max))increased.The T_(max)of ataridolide Ⅲ(ATR-Ⅲ)remained consistent,whereas its T_(1/2)and C_(max)were significantly reduced.Conversely,for peoniflorin(PAE),T_(max)occurred sooner,T_(1/2)was shortened,and C_(max)increased.The T_(max)for albiflorin(ALB)remained consistent,whereas T_(1/2)and C_(max)witnessed significant increases.The area under the moment curve(AUMC)(0-t)and AUMC(0-∞)of PAE,ALB,ICA-A,ATR-Ⅱ experienced an increase after AM-PR administration in rats,attributable to the heightened C_(max).In comparison to individual herb administration,the T_(max)of ALB was advanced in combination,the T_(max)of PAE remained unchanged,and the T_(max)of ICA-A and ART-Ⅱ was delayed,with an increased area under the concentration-time curve(AUC)(0-t),indicating enhanced C_(max)and bioavailability.Furthermore,the dissolution rates of PAE,ICA-A,and ATR-Ⅱ significantly improved after compatibility.Conclusions:This study partially clarifies the rationale and compatibility of AM-PR in treating FC and offers a new perspective on the pharmacokinetic interactions of AM-PR in FC treatment.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the potential molecular mechanisms of Baishao(Radix Paeoniae Alba)(APR)and Gancao(Radix Glycyrrhizae)(GR)in the treatment of major depressive disorder(MDD).METHODS:Based on the network pharmacol...OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the potential molecular mechanisms of Baishao(Radix Paeoniae Alba)(APR)and Gancao(Radix Glycyrrhizae)(GR)in the treatment of major depressive disorder(MDD).METHODS:Based on the network pharmacology strategy,the therapeutic targets of APR-GR for MDD are predicted,differentially expressed genes from the Integrated Gene Expression database for MDD patients.Topological networks are constructed,Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways are enriched,their pharmacological potential molecular mechanisms are discussed,and molecular docking analysis is performed to further motivate compositional and target interactions.Finally,the CUMS mouse model is used for validation.RESULTS:Based on the pharmacological network analysis,17 candidate genes were identified,including muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1(CHRM1),muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2(CHRM2),β2-adrenergic receptor(ADRB2),adrenergicα1A receptor(ADRA1A)and 5-hydroxytryptamine transfer protein(SLC6A4),etc.which are primarily involved in reactive oxygen species metabolism,neural response,oxidative stress response and other biological processes.Further analysis revealed that these targets are closely related to Ca^(2+),cyclic adenosine monophosphate,etc.,and exhibit optimal binding sites after molecular docking.Finally,in vivo experiments were performed and it was found that APR-GR significantly improved depression-like behavior and hippocampal impairment in mouse models,increasing brain levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine,dopamine and norepinephrine and decreasing serum levels of corticotropin releasing hormone,corticosterone and adreno cortico tropic hormone,while upregulating the expression of CHRM1,CHRM2 and ADRA1A in the hippocampus and downregulating the expression of SLC6A4 and ADRB2.CNCLUSION:This research sheds light on the potential molecular mechanism of APR-GR to improve MDD.展开更多
BACKGROUND Restless legs syndrome(RLS)is a neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs during rest.Standard treatments may provide short-term relief but are limited by long-term adve...BACKGROUND Restless legs syndrome(RLS)is a neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs during rest.Standard treatments may provide short-term relief but are limited by long-term adverse effects.Herbal medicine containing Paeoniae Radix(HCP)has traditionally been used in Korean medicine to treat RLS symptoms.AIM To investigate the clinical effectiveness and safety of HCP in treating RLS.METHODS This retrospective chart review study included 15 patients with RLS who were treated with HCP between September 2017 and August 2022 at the Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital.The demographic,disease-related,and treatment-related characteristics,as well as the impressions of each patient,were analyzed.The study also evaluated the changes in the subjective complaints of RLS symptoms,the Korean version of the International Restless Legs Scale(KIRLS)scores before and after treatment,and the adverse events after HCP administration.RESULTS Following HCP administration,14 patients(93.3%)experienced a decrease in the degree of discomfort associated with their symptoms,with an average reduction to 44.7±35.1%compared to their discomfort levels before taking the drug.After treatment,the mean total K-IRLS score decreased significantly from 23.00±9.75 to 13.93±10.9(P=0.005).Among the HCP,a significant reduction in the K-IRLS score was observed in the Gyejibokryeonghwan(26.0±9.7 to 10.0±9.4,P=0.028)and Jakyakgamchotang(23.2±12.6 to 6.6±4.2,P=0.042)groups.Additionally,no adverse events were reported.CONCLUSION HCP improved symptoms in RLS patients.These results suggest that HCP may be an effective and safe alternative for RLS.A randomized controlled trial is required to confirm these findings.展开更多
The crude and processed Paeoniae Radix Alba-Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma herbal pairs, originated from Bai-zhu-shao-yao-san, are used to treat different diseases clinically. In order to evaluate the crude and pr...The crude and processed Paeoniae Radix Alba-Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma herbal pairs, originated from Bai-zhu-shao-yao-san, are used to treat different diseases clinically. In order to evaluate the crude and processed Paeoniae Radix-Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma herbal pairs, a simple, easy, and sensitive high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detectors was developed for simultaneous determination of nine bioactive components in the herbal pairs. The calibration curve exhibited good linearity（r2≥0.9992）. The LODs and LOQs were ≤7.30 and 11.53 μg/m L, respectively. The intra-, inter-day and repeatability RSD values of the nine compounds were less than 3.86%, 2.71%, and 4.29%, respectively. The RSD stability values were less than 3.64%. The recovery of the method was in the range of 96.70%–102.10%, with RSD values less than 3.52%. The developed method can be applied to the intrinsic quality control of crude and processed Paeoniae Radix-Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma herbal pairs.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the difference between Baishao(Paeoniae Radix Alba,PRA)and Chishao(Paeoniae Radix Rubra,PRR)from different regions based on the characteristic spectra of amino acids(AAs).Methods Fingerprints of ...Objective To evaluate the difference between Baishao(Paeoniae Radix Alba,PRA)and Chishao(Paeoniae Radix Rubra,PRR)from different regions based on the characteristic spectra of amino acids(AAs).Methods Fingerprints of the 21 standard AAs were established using O-phthalaldehyde-9-fluorenylmethyl chloroformate(OPA-FMOC)pre-column derivation method.The AA components in PRA and PRR were characterized qualitatively and quantitatively,and different AAs were screened using pattern recognition technology.Results Twelve AAs were identified in both PRA and PRR.Meanwhile,aspartic acid,glutamic acid,arginine,alanine,and gamma-aminobutyric acid were screened as characteristic components,and their concentrations could effectively distinguish PRA from PRR.Conclusion The established characterization method,which is based on the characteristic spectra of AAs,is accurate,efficient,and sensitive and can effectively distinguish between PRA and PRR from different producing areas,thus providing a reference for the overall characterization and evaluation of Chinese medicinal materials.展开更多
The present study was designed to investigate the therapeutic effcts of Moutan Cortex(CM,root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa Andr) and Paeoniae Radix Rubra(PR,root of Paeonia veitchii Lynch) on metabolic disorders,focus...The present study was designed to investigate the therapeutic effcts of Moutan Cortex(CM,root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa Andr) and Paeoniae Radix Rubra(PR,root of Paeonia veitchii Lynch) on metabolic disorders,focusing on the infuence of CM and PR on the obesity-related gut microbiota homeostasis.The diet-induced obese(DIO) mouse model was used to test the therapeutic effects of CM and PR.The mice were orally administered with CM and PR for 6 weeks,and oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT) and insulin tolerance test(ITT) were performed to evaluate the insulin sensitivity of the mice.Sterol-regulatory element binding proteins(SREBPs) and their target genes were measured by quantitative RT-PCR.High-throughput 16 S ribosomal RNA(16S rR NA) gene sequencing technology was used to determine the composition of gut microbiota,and the metabolites in serum were analyzed by GC-MS.Our results indicated that CM and PR combination alleviated obese and insulin resistance in the DIO mice,leading to increased glucose uptake and gene expression in muscle and liver,and down-regulated SREBPs and their target genes in liver.Interesting,neither the CM-PR extracts,nor the major components of CM and PR did not affect SREBPs activity in cultured cells.Meanwhile,CM and PR significantly modulated the gut microbiota of the high-fat diet(HFD) treated mice,similar to metformin,and CM-PR reversed the overall microbiota composition similar to the normal chow diet(NCD) treated mice.In conclusion,our results provide novel mechanisms of action for the effects of CM and PR in treating DIO-induced dysregulation of sugar and lipid metabolism.展开更多
Radix Bupleuri(RB)is commonly used to treat depression,but it can also lead to hepatotoxicity after longterm use.In many anti-depression prescriptions,RB is often used in combination with Radix Paeoniae Alba(RPA)as an...Radix Bupleuri(RB)is commonly used to treat depression,but it can also lead to hepatotoxicity after longterm use.In many anti-depression prescriptions,RB is often used in combination with Radix Paeoniae Alba(RPA)as an herb pair.However,whether RPA can alleviate RB-induced hepatotoxicity remain unclear.In this work,the results confirmed that RB had a dose-dependent antidepressant effect,but the optimal antidepressant dose caused hepatotoxicity.Notably,RPA effectively reversed RB-induced hepatotoxicity.Afterward,the mechanism of RB-induced hepatotoxicity was confirmed.The results showed that saikosaponin A and saikosaponin D could inhibit GSH synthase(GSS)activity in the liver,and further cause liver injury through oxidative stress and nuclear factor kappa B(NF-kB)/NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3(NLRP3)pathway.Furthermore,the mechanisms by which RPA attenuates RBinduced hepatotoxicity were investigated.The results demonstrated that RPA increased the abundance of intestinal bacteria with glycosidase activity,thereby promoting the conversion of saikosaponins to saikogenins in vivo.Different from saikosaponin A and saikosaponin D,which are directly combined with GSS as an inhibitor,their deglycosylation conversion products saikogenin F and saikogenin G exhibited no GSS binding activity.Based on this,RPA can alleviate the inhibitory effect of saikosaponins on GSS activity to reshape the liver redox balance and further reverse the RB-induced liver inflammatory response by the NFkB/NLRP3 pathway.In conclusion,the present study suggests that promoting the conversion of saikosaponins by modulating gut microbiota to attenuate the inhibition of GSS is the potential mechanism by which RPA prevents RB-induced hepatotoxicity.展开更多
Ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry （UPLC-Q-TOF/MS） was developed to identify the absorbed parent components and metabolites in rat bile, plasma an...Ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry （UPLC-Q-TOF/MS） was developed to identify the absorbed parent components and metabolites in rat bile, plasma and urine after oral administration of Radix Paeoniae Alba extract （RPAE）. A total of 65 compounds were detected in rat bile, plasma and urine samples, including 11 parent compounds and 54 metabolites. The results indicated that glucuronidation, hydroxylation and methylation were the major metabolic pathways of the components of RPAE. Furthermore, the results of this work demonstrated that UPLC-Q-TOF/MS combined with MetaboLynx？ software and mass defect filtering （MDF） could provide unique high throughput capabilities for drug metabolism study, with excellent MS mass accuracy and enhanced MSE data acquisition. With the MSE technique, both precursor and fragment mass spectra can be simultaneously acquired by alternating between high and low collision energy during a single chromatographic run.展开更多
The volatile chemical components of Radix Paeoniae Rubra (RPR) were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with the method of heuristic evolving latent projections and overall volume integration. The results...The volatile chemical components of Radix Paeoniae Rubra (RPR) were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with the method of heuristic evolving latent projections and overall volume integration. The results show that 38 volatile chemical components of RPR are determined, accounting for 95.21% of total contents of volatile chemical components of RPR. The main volatile chemical components of RPR are (Z, Z)-9,12-octadecadienoic acid, n-hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy- benzaldehyde, 1-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-ethanone, 6,6-dimethyl-bicyclo[3.1.1] heptane-2-methanol, 4,7-dimethyl-benzofuran, 4-(1-methylethenyl)-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, and cyclohexadecane.展开更多
Objective: To study the targeted point and mechanism of the function of the blood-activating and stasis-removing Chinese drugs, Paeoniae Radix 801(PR801) in its cardiovascular protective effects and its specific bind...Objective: To study the targeted point and mechanism of the function of the blood-activating and stasis-removing Chinese drugs, Paeoniae Radix 801(PR801) in its cardiovascular protective effects and its specific binding with endothelin 1(ET-1) as well as the dynamics of the two's interactive function by means of using affinity biosensors: IAsys Plus and quartz crystal microbalance (IAQCM). Methods: ET-1 was immobilized on the surfaces of IAQCM by using the new surface modification methods. The PR801 in the solution was detected by modified substrates and the specific binding between PR801 and ET-1 was studied. Results: The curves went up or down after adding PR801.There is specific binding between PR801 and ET-1. The bound mass were 0.458 ng/mm 2 and 133.54 ng/cm 2, respectively. There exists relatively good stability with these two methods. Conclusion: The affinity biosensors: IAQCM can be used to study the interaction mechanism between PR801 and ET-1, providing a new way to study the interaction mechanism of TCM. PR801 can bind ET-1 specifically in the experiments. Therefore, ET-1 is another target that PR801 can bind specifically besides thromboxane A 2.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the possible molecular mechanism of total glycosides of Chishao(Radix Paeoniae Rubra)(TG-RPR)on proliferation and apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells.METHODS:The proliferation of TG-RP...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the possible molecular mechanism of total glycosides of Chishao(Radix Paeoniae Rubra)(TG-RPR)on proliferation and apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells.METHODS:The proliferation of TG-RPR on Hep G2 cells was detected using the 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT)assay.The apoptosis of Hep G2 cells was measured by annexin V-FITC/double staining.The phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten(PTEN)/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3 K)/protein kinase B(Akt)signaling pathway was evaluated by Western Blot and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).RESULTS:TG-RPR can up-regulation the expression of pro-apoptotic factors such as PTEN and BCL2-Associated X(Bax),down-regulation the expression of anti-apoptotic factors including B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),PI3 K,and Akt.CONCLUSION:TG-RPR significantly inhibits the proliferation of Hep G2 cells in a dose-dependent manner and promotes apoptosis.These results demonstrated TG-RPR has significant inhibitory effect on Hep G2 cells.These results identify a critical role of TG-RPR in proliferation and apoptosis of Hep G2 cells via modulating PTEN/PI3 K/Akt signaling pathway.TG-RPR may offer a promise as a potential pharmaceutical therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma.展开更多
Objective:To explore and validate the potential targets of Paeoniae Radix Alba(P.Radix,Bai Shao)in protecting against chemical liver injury through network pharmacology,molecular docking technology,and in vitro cell e...Objective:To explore and validate the potential targets of Paeoniae Radix Alba(P.Radix,Bai Shao)in protecting against chemical liver injury through network pharmacology,molecular docking technology,and in vitro cell experiments.Methods:Network pharmacology was used to identify the common potential targets of P.Radix and chemical liver injury.Molecular docking was used to fit the components,which were subsequently verified in vitro.A cell model of hepatic fibrosis was established by activating hepatic stellate cell(HSC)-LX2 cells with 10 ng/mL transforming growth factor-β1.The cells were exposed to different concentrations of total glucosides of paeony(TGP),the active substance of P.Radix,and then evaluated using the cell counting kit-8 assay,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and western blot.Results:Analysis through network pharmacology revealed 13 key compounds of P.Radix,and the potential targets for preventing chemical liver injury were IL-6,AKT serine/threonine kinase 1,jun protooncogene,heat shock protein 90 alpha family class A member 1(HSP90AA1),peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma(PPARG),PTGS2,and CASP3.Gene Ontology(GO)enrichment analysis indicated the involvement of response to drugs,membrane rafts,and peptide binding.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analysis revealed that the main pathways involved lipid and atherosclerosis and chemical carcinogenesis-receptor activation.Paeoniflorin and albiflorin exhibited strong affinity for HSP90AA1,PTGS2,PPARG,and CASP3.Different concentrations of TGP can inhibit the expression of COL-I,COL-III,IL-6,TNF-a,IL-1β,HSP-90a,and PTGS2 while increasing the expression of PPAR-γand CASP3 in activated HSC-LX2 cells.Conclusion:P.Radix primarily can regulate targets such as HSP90AA1,PTGS2,PPARG,CASP3.TGP,the main active compound of P.Radix,protects against chemical liver injury by reducing the inflammatory response,activating apoptotic proteins,and promoting the apoptosis of activated HSCs.展开更多
Near infrared(NIR)spectroscopy has been developed into one of the most important process analytical techniques(PAT)in a wide field of applications.The feasibility of NIR spectroscopy with partial least square regressi...Near infrared(NIR)spectroscopy has been developed into one of the most important process analytical techniques(PAT)in a wide field of applications.The feasibility of NIR spectroscopy with partial least square regression(PLSR)to monitor the concentration of paeoniflorin,albi-florin,gallic acid,and benzoyl paeoniforin during the water extraction process of Radix Paeoniae Alba was demonstrated and verified in this work.NIR spectra were collected in transmission mode and pretreated with smoothing and/or derivative,and then quantitative models were built up using PLSR.Interval partial least squares(iPLS)method was used for the selection of spectral variables.Determination coeficients(R2aI and R2red),root mean squares error of prediction(RMSEP),root mean squares error of calibration(RMSEC),and residual predictive deviation(RPD)were applied to verify the performance of the models,and the corresponding values were 0.9873 and 0.9855,0.0487 mg/mL,0.0545mg/mL and 8.4 for paeoniforin;0.9879,0.9888,0.0303 mg/mL,0.0321 mg/mL and 9.1 for albiflorin;0.9696,0.9644,0.0140 mg/mL,0.0145 mg/mL and 5.1 for gallic acid;0.9794,0.9781,0.00169 mg/mL,0.00171 mg/mL and 6.9 for benzoyl paeoniflorin,respectively.The results turned out that this approach was very efficient and environmentally friendly for the quantitative monitoring of the water extraction process of Radix Paeoniae Alba.展开更多
Objective:To explore the mechanism of the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding with Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan.Methods:To search the effective elements and action targets of paeony peony skin drug pair by se...Objective:To explore the mechanism of the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding with Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan.Methods:To search the effective elements and action targets of paeony peony skin drug pair by searching the pharmacology platform of traditional Chinese medicine system;to select the disease targets of abnormal uterine bleeding by searching the human gene information database;to select the common targets of drugs and diseases by R language,to construct the interaction network of drugs compounds action targets diseases by using the software of Cytoscape;to construct the protein-protein interaction network by using the string platform The interaction network(PPI)was used to visualize the results,and the bio information package of Bioconductor was used to analyze go function enrichment and KEGG pathway.Results:This study included 16 compounds and 67 key targets.After enrichment analysis,87 go functional items and 116 KEGG signaling pathways were obtained.Quercetin,scutellarin,kaempferol and stigmasterol in Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan directly act on interleukin-6,epidermal growth factor receptor,cystatin 3,mitogen activated protein kinase 8,vascular endothelial growth factor and other related targets,and are mainly enriched in Kaposi sarcoma associated herpesvirus infection and hepatis B.Age-range,TNF and other signal pathways.Conclusion:Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan may play the role of anti-cell proliferation and apoptosis,protection of vascular endothelium,anti-inflammatory response,regulation of hormone secretion,and improvement of antioxidant activity through multi-component and multi-target,and play the role of treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding.展开更多
Objective:To clarify the material basis of Chinese medicine pair“Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan”(Chishao-Mudanpi)and explore their mechanism in the treatment of ICH with network pharmacology.Methods:The active i...Objective:To clarify the material basis of Chinese medicine pair“Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan”(Chishao-Mudanpi)and explore their mechanism in the treatment of ICH with network pharmacology.Methods:The active ingredients contained in Radix Paeoniae Rubra and Cortex Moutan were searched and selected based on the oral bioavailability prediction and drug-likeness prediction from the TCMSP database.Then the targets of cerebral hemorrhage were collected from GeneCards,OMIM,and DrugBank databases.After obtained the intersections of drugs and disease,the active component target disease interactive network diagram was drawn by Cytoscape software.The obtained key targets were uploaded to the STRING database for analysis and construct a PPI network map.GO function enrichment analysis and KEGG analysis were performed on the key target proteins.Results:Collected the active ingredients of Radix Paeoniae 119,Radix Paeoniae 55,including paeoniflorin,baicalin,β-sitosterol,etc.Related drug target protein 1190,ICH disease-related genes 823,"Radix Paeoniae-Radix Paeoniae"and 72 common targets of ICH,mainly acting on Akt1,IL6,VEGFA,CASP3,EGF,involving 133 related signaling pathways such as AGE-RAGE,TNF,IL-17,HIF1,PI3K-Akt.Conclusion:The combination of"Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan"in the treatment of ICH has the characteristics of multiple pathways and multiple targets,which provides a reference and basis for further molecular biology verification in the future.展开更多
Objective:Objective:To analyze and explore the key targets and molecular mechanisms of action of Radix Paeoniae Alba against Toosendan Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity and the relationship between corresponding compound...Objective:Objective:To analyze and explore the key targets and molecular mechanisms of action of Radix Paeoniae Alba against Toosendan Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity and the relationship between corresponding compounds based on network pharmacology.Methods:Using network pharmacology,a"traditional Chinese medicine-chemical composition-key target-pathway"analysis was conducted on Radix Paeoniae Alba for the treatment of Toosendan Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity.The possible mechanism of action was analyzed in terms of function.Results:The core targets,such as interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necrosis factor(TNF),heat shock protein 90 alpha family class A member 1(HSP90AA1),peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma(PPARG),prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2),heme oxygenase 1(HMOX1),Jun proto-oncogene(JUN),caspase-3,estrogen receptor 1(ESR1),and aryl hydrocarbon receptor(AHR)were screened from the targets of Radix Paeoniae Alba against Toosendan Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity.Biological process(BP)of toxic targets(BP terms)involved"response to drug;activation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic process,”positive regulation of transcription.Cellular components(CC terms)mainly involved cytosol and membrane rafts.Molecular function(MF)terms included"protein homodimerization activity,"RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity and enzyme binding,etc."The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway included the TNF signaling pathway,cancer pathways,and apoptosis.Conclusion:Radix Paeoniae Alba might alleviate Toosendan Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity through IL6,TNF,HSP90AA1,PPARG,PTGS2,HMOX1,and other targets,possibly via the activation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in these pathways.展开更多
Objective:Establish a standardized classification system for the Paeoniae Radix Alba that encompasses both appearance characteristics and internal quality.Methods:The diameter,sulfur dioxide residue,paeoniflorin conte...Objective:Establish a standardized classification system for the Paeoniae Radix Alba that encompasses both appearance characteristics and internal quality.Methods:The diameter,sulfur dioxide residue,paeoniflorin content,and paeoniflorin sulfite content of 149 batches of paeony samples were measured by the 4-point method,acid-base titration,and HPLC,respectively.The obtained results were used for correlation analysis to study the association between extrinsic traits and intrinsic indicators of Paeoniae Radix Alba.Finally,according to the actual situation of the market,the classification standard of Paeoniae Radix Alba was established.Results:The diameter of 149 batches of Paeoniae Radix Alba ranged from 1.1 cm to 2 cm.Among them,46 batches of Paeoniae Radix Alba were fumigated with sulfur,and the corresponding content of paeoniflorin sulfite was 0%-0.775%.The content of paeoniflorin in Paeoniae Radix Alba ranged from 1.6%to 4%.The results of correlation analysis showed that sulfur dioxide residue was positively correlated with paeoniflorin sulfite content,while other indexes were not significantly correlated.In conjunction with the stipulations outlined in the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the current state of the medicinal materials market,the Paeoniae Radix Alba was classified into 3 grades based on their diameter,sulfur dioxide residue,paeoniflorin sulfite content,and paeoniflorin content:grade 1 Paeoniae Radix Alba,with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm,sulfur dioxide residue≤30 mg/kg,paeoniflorin sulfite content≤0.1%,and paeoniflorin content≥2.2%;grade 2 Paeoniae Radix Alba,with a diameter of 1-1.5 cm,sulfur dioxide residue≤400 mg/kg,paeoniflorin sulfite content≤0.7%,and paeoniflorin content≥1.9%;Standard Paeoniae Radix Alba,with a diameter of 1-2.5 cm,sulfur dioxide residue≤400 mg/kg,paeoniflorin sulfite content≤0.7%,and paeoniflorin content≥1.6%.Conclusions:The classification system for the Paeoniae Radix Alba developed in this study is both scientific and rational,serving as a foundation for the market classification of commodities.展开更多
Objective： To investigate the effect of pretreatment with Radix Paeoniae Rubra （RPR） on acute lung injury induced by intestinal ischemia/reperfusion in rats and its protective mechanism. Methods： Thirty-two Wista...Objective： To investigate the effect of pretreatment with Radix Paeoniae Rubra （RPR） on acute lung injury induced by intestinal ischemia/reperfusion in rats and its protective mechanism. Methods： Thirty-two Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups： Sham-operation group, ischemla/ reperfusion group （I/R group ）, RPR-pretreatment group and hemin group. The model of intestinal ischemia/ reperfusion was established by clamping the superior mesenteric artery for 1 hour followed by 2-hour reperfusion. The effect of RPR on the expression of heme oxygenase-1 （HO-1） in lung tissues was detected by immunohistochemistry and morphometry computer image analysis. Arterial blood gas analysis, lung permeability index, malondialdehyde （MDA） and superoxide dismutase （SOD） contents in lungs were measured. The histological changes of lung tissue were observed under light microscope. Resalts： The expression of HO-1 in RPR-pretreatment group and hemin group was obviously higher than that in sham-operation group and I/R group （ P 〈 0.01 ）. The level of MDA and lung permeability index in RPR-pretreatment and hemin group were significantly lower than those in I/R group （P〈0.01 or P〈0.05）, while the activity of SOD in RPR-pretreatment and hemin group was obviously higher than that in I/R group （P〈0.01）. Under light microscope, the pathologic changes induced by I/R were significantly attenuated by RPR. Conclusion： Intestinal ischemia/reperfusion may result in acute lung injury and pretreatment with RPR injection can attenuate the injury. The protective effect of RPR on the acute lung injury is related to its property of inducing HO-1 expression and inhibiting lipid peroxidation.展开更多
基金the preparation of this manuscript.This study was supported by the General Projects-Youth project(2022JQ-817)the Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Basic and New Drug Research Open Project(KF202303)+1 种基金the Research on process optimization and quality standard enhancement of five large varieties,including Four Seasons Antiviral Combination(2024CY-JJQ-36)the Shaanxi provincial science and technology department project(2025JC-YBMS-1033).
文摘Background:Disorders of metabolism can affect the food intake,weight changes,and behavioral alterations of the body.Metabolic disorders are usually accompanied by the occurrence of diseases.We aimed to study the effects of the compatibility of Paeoniae Radix Rubra(PRR)and Angelicae Sinensis Radix(ASR)on the metabolic level of rats,and observe the changes in body weight and behavior.Discover the mechanism of preventing the occurrence of diseases by using PRR and ASR.Methods:Two animal models were induced by levothyroxine and low-temperature stimulation,followed by 21 days of edible traditional Chinese medicine administration.The changes in the rats’water intake,food intake,body temperature,and thermotactic behavior were recorded.Results:The results showed that PRR could cause an increase in the body weight of rats,a decrease in body temperature,and a stronger preference for warm environments.PRR inhibited thyroid function,the excitability of the nervous system,and energy metabolism.PRR upregulated the expressions of mTOR and TRPM8 while downregulating the expressions of AMPK and TRPV1.Conclusion:Our research findings suggest that the cold-natured PRR can inhibit the material and energy metabolism of the body and lower the body temperature,increasing the thermophilic behavior of rats.In contrast,ASR exhibited an antagonistic effect against PRR.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,Grant/Award Number:Y19H280022。
文摘Background:In a previous study,we found that Atractylodes macrocephala and Paeoniae radix(AM-PR)was useful for the alleviation of functional constipation(FC).However,the precise mechanism underlying the compatibility between AM and PR in the treatment of FC remains uncertain.This study aims to analyze the pharmacokinetic differences in the active ingredients in the blood of rat models with FC when applied individually and in combination with AM-PR.It also seeks to compare the changes in the content of the active ingredient when applied individually and in combination with in vitro AM-PR,further in-depth investigation into its material foundation in terms of pharmacokinetics,as well as the composition of the substance.Methods:Blood microdialysis samples were collected using microdialysis technology.These samples from rats with FC were compared after administration of AM,PR,and AM-PR.The concentration of the main active ingredients was determined using the Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tunable Ultraviolet(UPLC-TUV)method.The concentration of the main active ingredients of the decoction compatibility before and after combining AM-PR was also determined using the UPLC-TUV method.Results:Our findings reveal that upon combination,the time to maximum concentration(T_(max))of isochlorogenic acid A(ICA-A)and ataridolide Ⅱ(ATR-Ⅱ)T_(max)was prolonged,terminal elimination half-life(T_(1/2))was reduced,and maximum plasma concentrations(C_(max))increased.The T_(max)of ataridolide Ⅲ(ATR-Ⅲ)remained consistent,whereas its T_(1/2)and C_(max)were significantly reduced.Conversely,for peoniflorin(PAE),T_(max)occurred sooner,T_(1/2)was shortened,and C_(max)increased.The T_(max)for albiflorin(ALB)remained consistent,whereas T_(1/2)and C_(max)witnessed significant increases.The area under the moment curve(AUMC)(0-t)and AUMC(0-∞)of PAE,ALB,ICA-A,ATR-Ⅱ experienced an increase after AM-PR administration in rats,attributable to the heightened C_(max).In comparison to individual herb administration,the T_(max)of ALB was advanced in combination,the T_(max)of PAE remained unchanged,and the T_(max)of ICA-A and ART-Ⅱ was delayed,with an increased area under the concentration-time curve(AUC)(0-t),indicating enhanced C_(max)and bioavailability.Furthermore,the dissolution rates of PAE,ICA-A,and ATR-Ⅱ significantly improved after compatibility.Conclusions:This study partially clarifies the rationale and compatibility of AM-PR in treating FC and offers a new perspective on the pharmacokinetic interactions of AM-PR in FC treatment.
基金Supported by Jilin Provincial Department of Science and Technology project:Exploring the Material Basis and Action Pathways of Baihu Tang's Antipyretic Effect based on Omics Technology(20240602036RC)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To elucidate the potential molecular mechanisms of Baishao(Radix Paeoniae Alba)(APR)and Gancao(Radix Glycyrrhizae)(GR)in the treatment of major depressive disorder(MDD).METHODS:Based on the network pharmacology strategy,the therapeutic targets of APR-GR for MDD are predicted,differentially expressed genes from the Integrated Gene Expression database for MDD patients.Topological networks are constructed,Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways are enriched,their pharmacological potential molecular mechanisms are discussed,and molecular docking analysis is performed to further motivate compositional and target interactions.Finally,the CUMS mouse model is used for validation.RESULTS:Based on the pharmacological network analysis,17 candidate genes were identified,including muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1(CHRM1),muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2(CHRM2),β2-adrenergic receptor(ADRB2),adrenergicα1A receptor(ADRA1A)and 5-hydroxytryptamine transfer protein(SLC6A4),etc.which are primarily involved in reactive oxygen species metabolism,neural response,oxidative stress response and other biological processes.Further analysis revealed that these targets are closely related to Ca^(2+),cyclic adenosine monophosphate,etc.,and exhibit optimal binding sites after molecular docking.Finally,in vivo experiments were performed and it was found that APR-GR significantly improved depression-like behavior and hippocampal impairment in mouse models,increasing brain levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine,dopamine and norepinephrine and decreasing serum levels of corticotropin releasing hormone,corticosterone and adreno cortico tropic hormone,while upregulating the expression of CHRM1,CHRM2 and ADRA1A in the hippocampus and downregulating the expression of SLC6A4 and ADRB2.CNCLUSION:This research sheds light on the potential molecular mechanism of APR-GR to improve MDD.
基金Supported by Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute(KHIDI),the Ministry of Health and Welfare,Republic of Korea,No.RS-2023-KH142002.
文摘BACKGROUND Restless legs syndrome(RLS)is a neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs during rest.Standard treatments may provide short-term relief but are limited by long-term adverse effects.Herbal medicine containing Paeoniae Radix(HCP)has traditionally been used in Korean medicine to treat RLS symptoms.AIM To investigate the clinical effectiveness and safety of HCP in treating RLS.METHODS This retrospective chart review study included 15 patients with RLS who were treated with HCP between September 2017 and August 2022 at the Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital.The demographic,disease-related,and treatment-related characteristics,as well as the impressions of each patient,were analyzed.The study also evaluated the changes in the subjective complaints of RLS symptoms,the Korean version of the International Restless Legs Scale(KIRLS)scores before and after treatment,and the adverse events after HCP administration.RESULTS Following HCP administration,14 patients(93.3%)experienced a decrease in the degree of discomfort associated with their symptoms,with an average reduction to 44.7±35.1%compared to their discomfort levels before taking the drug.After treatment,the mean total K-IRLS score decreased significantly from 23.00±9.75 to 13.93±10.9(P=0.005).Among the HCP,a significant reduction in the K-IRLS score was observed in the Gyejibokryeonghwan(26.0±9.7 to 10.0±9.4,P=0.028)and Jakyakgamchotang(23.2±12.6 to 6.6±4.2,P=0.042)groups.Additionally,no adverse events were reported.CONCLUSION HCP improved symptoms in RLS patients.These results suggest that HCP may be an effective and safe alternative for RLS.A randomized controlled trial is required to confirm these findings.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81202918)the Open Project of National First-Class Key Discipline for Science of Chinese Materia Medica,Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine(Grant No.2011ZYX2-006)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Project of Hangzhou,China(Grant No.20130533B68 and 20131813A23)the Chinese Medicine Research Program of Zhejiang Province,China(Grant No.2014ZQ008 and 2015ZQ011)the Science Foundation of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University(Grant No.2011ZY25 and 2013ZZ12)
文摘The crude and processed Paeoniae Radix Alba-Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma herbal pairs, originated from Bai-zhu-shao-yao-san, are used to treat different diseases clinically. In order to evaluate the crude and processed Paeoniae Radix-Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma herbal pairs, a simple, easy, and sensitive high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detectors was developed for simultaneous determination of nine bioactive components in the herbal pairs. The calibration curve exhibited good linearity（r2≥0.9992）. The LODs and LOQs were ≤7.30 and 11.53 μg/m L, respectively. The intra-, inter-day and repeatability RSD values of the nine compounds were less than 3.86%, 2.71%, and 4.29%, respectively. The RSD stability values were less than 3.64%. The recovery of the method was in the range of 96.70%–102.10%, with RSD values less than 3.52%. The developed method can be applied to the intrinsic quality control of crude and processed Paeoniae Radix-Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma herbal pairs.
基金We thank for the funding support from the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases(No.2018B030322012).
文摘Objective To evaluate the difference between Baishao(Paeoniae Radix Alba,PRA)and Chishao(Paeoniae Radix Rubra,PRR)from different regions based on the characteristic spectra of amino acids(AAs).Methods Fingerprints of the 21 standard AAs were established using O-phthalaldehyde-9-fluorenylmethyl chloroformate(OPA-FMOC)pre-column derivation method.The AA components in PRA and PRR were characterized qualitatively and quantitatively,and different AAs were screened using pattern recognition technology.Results Twelve AAs were identified in both PRA and PRR.Meanwhile,aspartic acid,glutamic acid,arginine,alanine,and gamma-aminobutyric acid were screened as characteristic components,and their concentrations could effectively distinguish PRA from PRR.Conclusion The established characterization method,which is based on the characteristic spectra of AAs,is accurate,efficient,and sensitive and can effectively distinguish between PRA and PRR from different producing areas,thus providing a reference for the overall characterization and evaluation of Chinese medicinal materials.
基金supported by the Fund for Creative Research Groups of China,National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81421005)the Specialized Research Fund of the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(SRFDP)+3 种基金Research Council Earmarked Research Grants(RCERG)(No.201300 96140001)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81274159)supported by New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-12-0976)
文摘The present study was designed to investigate the therapeutic effcts of Moutan Cortex(CM,root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa Andr) and Paeoniae Radix Rubra(PR,root of Paeonia veitchii Lynch) on metabolic disorders,focusing on the infuence of CM and PR on the obesity-related gut microbiota homeostasis.The diet-induced obese(DIO) mouse model was used to test the therapeutic effects of CM and PR.The mice were orally administered with CM and PR for 6 weeks,and oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT) and insulin tolerance test(ITT) were performed to evaluate the insulin sensitivity of the mice.Sterol-regulatory element binding proteins(SREBPs) and their target genes were measured by quantitative RT-PCR.High-throughput 16 S ribosomal RNA(16S rR NA) gene sequencing technology was used to determine the composition of gut microbiota,and the metabolites in serum were analyzed by GC-MS.Our results indicated that CM and PR combination alleviated obese and insulin resistance in the DIO mice,leading to increased glucose uptake and gene expression in muscle and liver,and down-regulated SREBPs and their target genes in liver.Interesting,neither the CM-PR extracts,nor the major components of CM and PR did not affect SREBPs activity in cultured cells.Meanwhile,CM and PR significantly modulated the gut microbiota of the high-fat diet(HFD) treated mice,similar to metformin,and CM-PR reversed the overall microbiota composition similar to the normal chow diet(NCD) treated mice.In conclusion,our results provide novel mechanisms of action for the effects of CM and PR in treating DIO-induced dysregulation of sugar and lipid metabolism.
基金This study is funded by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:82074323,and 81673572)Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(Program No.:202102130501010)+2 种基金The major science and technology project for“Significant New Drugs Creation”(Project No.:2017ZX09301047)Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(Project No.:2020019)The special fund for Science and Technology Innovation Teams of Shanxi Province(Grant No.:202204051002011).
文摘Radix Bupleuri(RB)is commonly used to treat depression,but it can also lead to hepatotoxicity after longterm use.In many anti-depression prescriptions,RB is often used in combination with Radix Paeoniae Alba(RPA)as an herb pair.However,whether RPA can alleviate RB-induced hepatotoxicity remain unclear.In this work,the results confirmed that RB had a dose-dependent antidepressant effect,but the optimal antidepressant dose caused hepatotoxicity.Notably,RPA effectively reversed RB-induced hepatotoxicity.Afterward,the mechanism of RB-induced hepatotoxicity was confirmed.The results showed that saikosaponin A and saikosaponin D could inhibit GSH synthase(GSS)activity in the liver,and further cause liver injury through oxidative stress and nuclear factor kappa B(NF-kB)/NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3(NLRP3)pathway.Furthermore,the mechanisms by which RPA attenuates RBinduced hepatotoxicity were investigated.The results demonstrated that RPA increased the abundance of intestinal bacteria with glycosidase activity,thereby promoting the conversion of saikosaponins to saikogenins in vivo.Different from saikosaponin A and saikosaponin D,which are directly combined with GSS as an inhibitor,their deglycosylation conversion products saikogenin F and saikogenin G exhibited no GSS binding activity.Based on this,RPA can alleviate the inhibitory effect of saikosaponins on GSS activity to reshape the liver redox balance and further reverse the RB-induced liver inflammatory response by the NFkB/NLRP3 pathway.In conclusion,the present study suggests that promoting the conversion of saikosaponins by modulating gut microbiota to attenuate the inhibition of GSS is the potential mechanism by which RPA prevents RB-induced hepatotoxicity.
文摘Ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry （UPLC-Q-TOF/MS） was developed to identify the absorbed parent components and metabolites in rat bile, plasma and urine after oral administration of Radix Paeoniae Alba extract （RPAE）. A total of 65 compounds were detected in rat bile, plasma and urine samples, including 11 parent compounds and 54 metabolites. The results indicated that glucuronidation, hydroxylation and methylation were the major metabolic pathways of the components of RPAE. Furthermore, the results of this work demonstrated that UPLC-Q-TOF/MS combined with MetaboLynx？ software and mass defect filtering （MDF） could provide unique high throughput capabilities for drug metabolism study, with excellent MS mass accuracy and enhanced MSE data acquisition. With the MSE technique, both precursor and fragment mass spectra can be simultaneously acquired by alternating between high and low collision energy during a single chromatographic run.
基金Project(20235020) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The volatile chemical components of Radix Paeoniae Rubra (RPR) were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with the method of heuristic evolving latent projections and overall volume integration. The results show that 38 volatile chemical components of RPR are determined, accounting for 95.21% of total contents of volatile chemical components of RPR. The main volatile chemical components of RPR are (Z, Z)-9,12-octadecadienoic acid, n-hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy- benzaldehyde, 1-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-ethanone, 6,6-dimethyl-bicyclo[3.1.1] heptane-2-methanol, 4,7-dimethyl-benzofuran, 4-(1-methylethenyl)-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, and cyclohexadecane.
基金Supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China No. 90209054
文摘Objective: To study the targeted point and mechanism of the function of the blood-activating and stasis-removing Chinese drugs, Paeoniae Radix 801(PR801) in its cardiovascular protective effects and its specific binding with endothelin 1(ET-1) as well as the dynamics of the two's interactive function by means of using affinity biosensors: IAsys Plus and quartz crystal microbalance (IAQCM). Methods: ET-1 was immobilized on the surfaces of IAQCM by using the new surface modification methods. The PR801 in the solution was detected by modified substrates and the specific binding between PR801 and ET-1 was studied. Results: The curves went up or down after adding PR801.There is specific binding between PR801 and ET-1. The bound mass were 0.458 ng/mm 2 and 133.54 ng/cm 2, respectively. There exists relatively good stability with these two methods. Conclusion: The affinity biosensors: IAQCM can be used to study the interaction mechanism between PR801 and ET-1, providing a new way to study the interaction mechanism of TCM. PR801 can bind ET-1 specifically in the experiments. Therefore, ET-1 is another target that PR801 can bind specifically besides thromboxane A 2.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China:Study on the Method of Discovering Active Substance in Anti-liver Cancer of Oroxylum Indicum Based on Microfluidic Cell Biological Chip Technology(No.81874342)Supported by National Key R&D Program of China:Take Bufei Jianpi Formula as a Model to Study the Material Basis and Mechanism of Improving COPD(SQ2018YFC170161)the Project of Pnnovation Team of Liaoning Province:Innovative Team of Integrated Research on Pharmacodynamic Metabonomics and Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.LT2017015)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the possible molecular mechanism of total glycosides of Chishao(Radix Paeoniae Rubra)(TG-RPR)on proliferation and apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells.METHODS:The proliferation of TG-RPR on Hep G2 cells was detected using the 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT)assay.The apoptosis of Hep G2 cells was measured by annexin V-FITC/double staining.The phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten(PTEN)/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3 K)/protein kinase B(Akt)signaling pathway was evaluated by Western Blot and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).RESULTS:TG-RPR can up-regulation the expression of pro-apoptotic factors such as PTEN and BCL2-Associated X(Bax),down-regulation the expression of anti-apoptotic factors including B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2),PI3 K,and Akt.CONCLUSION:TG-RPR significantly inhibits the proliferation of Hep G2 cells in a dose-dependent manner and promotes apoptosis.These results demonstrated TG-RPR has significant inhibitory effect on Hep G2 cells.These results identify a critical role of TG-RPR in proliferation and apoptosis of Hep G2 cells via modulating PTEN/PI3 K/Akt signaling pathway.TG-RPR may offer a promise as a potential pharmaceutical therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82074036).
文摘Objective:To explore and validate the potential targets of Paeoniae Radix Alba(P.Radix,Bai Shao)in protecting against chemical liver injury through network pharmacology,molecular docking technology,and in vitro cell experiments.Methods:Network pharmacology was used to identify the common potential targets of P.Radix and chemical liver injury.Molecular docking was used to fit the components,which were subsequently verified in vitro.A cell model of hepatic fibrosis was established by activating hepatic stellate cell(HSC)-LX2 cells with 10 ng/mL transforming growth factor-β1.The cells were exposed to different concentrations of total glucosides of paeony(TGP),the active substance of P.Radix,and then evaluated using the cell counting kit-8 assay,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and western blot.Results:Analysis through network pharmacology revealed 13 key compounds of P.Radix,and the potential targets for preventing chemical liver injury were IL-6,AKT serine/threonine kinase 1,jun protooncogene,heat shock protein 90 alpha family class A member 1(HSP90AA1),peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma(PPARG),PTGS2,and CASP3.Gene Ontology(GO)enrichment analysis indicated the involvement of response to drugs,membrane rafts,and peptide binding.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analysis revealed that the main pathways involved lipid and atherosclerosis and chemical carcinogenesis-receptor activation.Paeoniflorin and albiflorin exhibited strong affinity for HSP90AA1,PTGS2,PPARG,and CASP3.Different concentrations of TGP can inhibit the expression of COL-I,COL-III,IL-6,TNF-a,IL-1β,HSP-90a,and PTGS2 while increasing the expression of PPAR-γand CASP3 in activated HSC-LX2 cells.Conclusion:P.Radix primarily can regulate targets such as HSP90AA1,PTGS2,PPARG,CASP3.TGP,the main active compound of P.Radix,protects against chemical liver injury by reducing the inflammatory response,activating apoptotic proteins,and promoting the apoptosis of activated HSCs.
基金the financial support of the Basal Research Fund Project of Shandong University(No.2015YQ010).
文摘Near infrared(NIR)spectroscopy has been developed into one of the most important process analytical techniques(PAT)in a wide field of applications.The feasibility of NIR spectroscopy with partial least square regression(PLSR)to monitor the concentration of paeoniflorin,albi-florin,gallic acid,and benzoyl paeoniforin during the water extraction process of Radix Paeoniae Alba was demonstrated and verified in this work.NIR spectra were collected in transmission mode and pretreated with smoothing and/or derivative,and then quantitative models were built up using PLSR.Interval partial least squares(iPLS)method was used for the selection of spectral variables.Determination coeficients(R2aI and R2red),root mean squares error of prediction(RMSEP),root mean squares error of calibration(RMSEC),and residual predictive deviation(RPD)were applied to verify the performance of the models,and the corresponding values were 0.9873 and 0.9855,0.0487 mg/mL,0.0545mg/mL and 8.4 for paeoniforin;0.9879,0.9888,0.0303 mg/mL,0.0321 mg/mL and 9.1 for albiflorin;0.9696,0.9644,0.0140 mg/mL,0.0145 mg/mL and 5.1 for gallic acid;0.9794,0.9781,0.00169 mg/mL,0.00171 mg/mL and 6.9 for benzoyl paeoniflorin,respectively.The results turned out that this approach was very efficient and environmentally friendly for the quantitative monitoring of the water extraction process of Radix Paeoniae Alba.
基金Fundamental Scientific Research Business Expenses of the Institute of Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(No.YZ-202006,YZ-1859)。
文摘Objective:To explore the mechanism of the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding with Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan.Methods:To search the effective elements and action targets of paeony peony skin drug pair by searching the pharmacology platform of traditional Chinese medicine system;to select the disease targets of abnormal uterine bleeding by searching the human gene information database;to select the common targets of drugs and diseases by R language,to construct the interaction network of drugs compounds action targets diseases by using the software of Cytoscape;to construct the protein-protein interaction network by using the string platform The interaction network(PPI)was used to visualize the results,and the bio information package of Bioconductor was used to analyze go function enrichment and KEGG pathway.Results:This study included 16 compounds and 67 key targets.After enrichment analysis,87 go functional items and 116 KEGG signaling pathways were obtained.Quercetin,scutellarin,kaempferol and stigmasterol in Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan directly act on interleukin-6,epidermal growth factor receptor,cystatin 3,mitogen activated protein kinase 8,vascular endothelial growth factor and other related targets,and are mainly enriched in Kaposi sarcoma associated herpesvirus infection and hepatis B.Age-range,TNF and other signal pathways.Conclusion:Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan may play the role of anti-cell proliferation and apoptosis,protection of vascular endothelium,anti-inflammatory response,regulation of hormone secretion,and improvement of antioxidant activity through multi-component and multi-target,and play the role of treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding.
基金Special scientific research project of the national traditional Chinese medicine clinical base business construction of state administration of traditional Chinese medicine(No.JDZX2015043)。
文摘Objective:To clarify the material basis of Chinese medicine pair“Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan”(Chishao-Mudanpi)and explore their mechanism in the treatment of ICH with network pharmacology.Methods:The active ingredients contained in Radix Paeoniae Rubra and Cortex Moutan were searched and selected based on the oral bioavailability prediction and drug-likeness prediction from the TCMSP database.Then the targets of cerebral hemorrhage were collected from GeneCards,OMIM,and DrugBank databases.After obtained the intersections of drugs and disease,the active component target disease interactive network diagram was drawn by Cytoscape software.The obtained key targets were uploaded to the STRING database for analysis and construct a PPI network map.GO function enrichment analysis and KEGG analysis were performed on the key target proteins.Results:Collected the active ingredients of Radix Paeoniae 119,Radix Paeoniae 55,including paeoniflorin,baicalin,β-sitosterol,etc.Related drug target protein 1190,ICH disease-related genes 823,"Radix Paeoniae-Radix Paeoniae"and 72 common targets of ICH,mainly acting on Akt1,IL6,VEGFA,CASP3,EGF,involving 133 related signaling pathways such as AGE-RAGE,TNF,IL-17,HIF1,PI3K-Akt.Conclusion:The combination of"Radix Paeoniae Rubra-Cortex Moutan"in the treatment of ICH has the characteristics of multiple pathways and multiple targets,which provides a reference and basis for further molecular biology verification in the future.
文摘Objective:Objective:To analyze and explore the key targets and molecular mechanisms of action of Radix Paeoniae Alba against Toosendan Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity and the relationship between corresponding compounds based on network pharmacology.Methods:Using network pharmacology,a"traditional Chinese medicine-chemical composition-key target-pathway"analysis was conducted on Radix Paeoniae Alba for the treatment of Toosendan Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity.The possible mechanism of action was analyzed in terms of function.Results:The core targets,such as interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necrosis factor(TNF),heat shock protein 90 alpha family class A member 1(HSP90AA1),peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma(PPARG),prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2),heme oxygenase 1(HMOX1),Jun proto-oncogene(JUN),caspase-3,estrogen receptor 1(ESR1),and aryl hydrocarbon receptor(AHR)were screened from the targets of Radix Paeoniae Alba against Toosendan Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity.Biological process(BP)of toxic targets(BP terms)involved"response to drug;activation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic process,”positive regulation of transcription.Cellular components(CC terms)mainly involved cytosol and membrane rafts.Molecular function(MF)terms included"protein homodimerization activity,"RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity and enzyme binding,etc."The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway included the TNF signaling pathway,cancer pathways,and apoptosis.Conclusion:Radix Paeoniae Alba might alleviate Toosendan Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity through IL6,TNF,HSP90AA1,PPARG,PTGS2,HMOX1,and other targets,possibly via the activation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in these pathways.
基金This research was supported by the major scientific and technological special project“Jie Bang Gua Shuai”(BZKZ2424)from Anhui Huatuo Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
文摘Objective:Establish a standardized classification system for the Paeoniae Radix Alba that encompasses both appearance characteristics and internal quality.Methods:The diameter,sulfur dioxide residue,paeoniflorin content,and paeoniflorin sulfite content of 149 batches of paeony samples were measured by the 4-point method,acid-base titration,and HPLC,respectively.The obtained results were used for correlation analysis to study the association between extrinsic traits and intrinsic indicators of Paeoniae Radix Alba.Finally,according to the actual situation of the market,the classification standard of Paeoniae Radix Alba was established.Results:The diameter of 149 batches of Paeoniae Radix Alba ranged from 1.1 cm to 2 cm.Among them,46 batches of Paeoniae Radix Alba were fumigated with sulfur,and the corresponding content of paeoniflorin sulfite was 0%-0.775%.The content of paeoniflorin in Paeoniae Radix Alba ranged from 1.6%to 4%.The results of correlation analysis showed that sulfur dioxide residue was positively correlated with paeoniflorin sulfite content,while other indexes were not significantly correlated.In conjunction with the stipulations outlined in the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the current state of the medicinal materials market,the Paeoniae Radix Alba was classified into 3 grades based on their diameter,sulfur dioxide residue,paeoniflorin sulfite content,and paeoniflorin content:grade 1 Paeoniae Radix Alba,with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm,sulfur dioxide residue≤30 mg/kg,paeoniflorin sulfite content≤0.1%,and paeoniflorin content≥2.2%;grade 2 Paeoniae Radix Alba,with a diameter of 1-1.5 cm,sulfur dioxide residue≤400 mg/kg,paeoniflorin sulfite content≤0.7%,and paeoniflorin content≥1.9%;Standard Paeoniae Radix Alba,with a diameter of 1-2.5 cm,sulfur dioxide residue≤400 mg/kg,paeoniflorin sulfite content≤0.7%,and paeoniflorin content≥1.6%.Conclusions:The classification system for the Paeoniae Radix Alba developed in this study is both scientific and rational,serving as a foundation for the market classification of commodities.
文摘Objective： To investigate the effect of pretreatment with Radix Paeoniae Rubra （RPR） on acute lung injury induced by intestinal ischemia/reperfusion in rats and its protective mechanism. Methods： Thirty-two Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups： Sham-operation group, ischemla/ reperfusion group （I/R group ）, RPR-pretreatment group and hemin group. The model of intestinal ischemia/ reperfusion was established by clamping the superior mesenteric artery for 1 hour followed by 2-hour reperfusion. The effect of RPR on the expression of heme oxygenase-1 （HO-1） in lung tissues was detected by immunohistochemistry and morphometry computer image analysis. Arterial blood gas analysis, lung permeability index, malondialdehyde （MDA） and superoxide dismutase （SOD） contents in lungs were measured. The histological changes of lung tissue were observed under light microscope. Resalts： The expression of HO-1 in RPR-pretreatment group and hemin group was obviously higher than that in sham-operation group and I/R group （ P 〈 0.01 ）. The level of MDA and lung permeability index in RPR-pretreatment and hemin group were significantly lower than those in I/R group （P〈0.01 or P〈0.05）, while the activity of SOD in RPR-pretreatment and hemin group was obviously higher than that in I/R group （P〈0.01）. Under light microscope, the pathologic changes induced by I/R were significantly attenuated by RPR. Conclusion： Intestinal ischemia/reperfusion may result in acute lung injury and pretreatment with RPR injection can attenuate the injury. The protective effect of RPR on the acute lung injury is related to its property of inducing HO-1 expression and inhibiting lipid peroxidation.
