Jihui Zhang , Jinghao Wang , Wei Tang , Xi Shen , Jinlin Chen , Huilin Ou , Qianyi Situ , Yaolan Li , Guocai Wang , Yubo Zhang , Nenghua Chen
{"title":"New acylphloroglucinol-sesquiterpenoid adducts with antiviral activities from Dryopteris atrata","authors":"Jihui Zhang , Jinghao Wang , Wei Tang , Xi Shen , Jinlin Chen , Huilin Ou , Qianyi Situ , Yaolan Li , Guocai Wang , Yubo Zhang , Nenghua Chen","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60839-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60839-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Seven novel acylphloroglucinol-sesquiterpenoid adducts, designated as dryatraols J–P (<strong>1</strong>–<strong>7</strong>), were isolated from the rhizomes of <em>Dryopteris atrata</em> (Wall. ex Kunze) Ching. The structures, including absolute configurations, were elucidated using comprehensive spectroscopic data, calculated <sup>13</sup>C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance-Diastereotopic Probability Assignment Plus (<sup>13</sup>C NMR-DP4+) probability analysis, and ECD calculations. These structures represent a rare subclass of carbon skeleton of acylphloroglucinol-sesquiterpenoid adducts with a furan ring connecting the acylphloroglucinol and sesquiterpenoid moieties. Notably, compounds <strong>1</strong>–<strong>6</strong> are the first reported examples of acylphloroglucinol-sesquiterpenoid adducts with dimeric acylphloroglucinol incorporated into the aristolane- or rulepidanol-type sesquiterpene, while compound <strong>7</strong> features a hydroxylated monomeric acylphloroglucinol motif. A preliminary evaluation of their antiviral activities revealed that compounds <strong>1</strong>–<strong>6</strong> exhibited more potent activities against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with IC<sub>50</sub> values ranging from 0.75 to 3.12 μmol·L<sup>−1</sup> compared to the positive control (ribavirin).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 377-384"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expanding molecular diversity of ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptide (RiPP) natural products by radical S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) enzymes: recent advances and mechanistic insights","authors":"Jiawei Feng, Jiarong Mo, Xinya Hemu","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60845-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60845-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) constitute a vast and diverse family of bioactive peptides. These peptides, synthesized by ribosomes and subsequently modified by various tailoring enzymes, possess a wide chemical space. Among these modifications, radical S-adenosylmethionine (rSAM) enzymes employ unique radical chemistry to introduce a variety of novel peptide structures, which are crucial for their activity. This review examines the major types of modifications in RiPPs catalyzed by rSAM enzymes, incorporating recent advancements in protein structure analysis techniques and computational methods. Additionally, it elucidates the diverse catalytic mechanisms and substrate selectivity of these enzymes through an analysis of the latest crystal structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 257-268"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143681638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yangling Qiu , Yujia Li , Mengran Li , Yingqian Wang , Min Shen , Jiangjuan Shao , Feng Zhang , Xuefen Xu , Feixia Wang , Zili Zhang , Shizhong Zheng
{"title":"NUMB endocytic adaptor protein (NUMB) mediates the anti-hepatic fibrosis effect of artesunate (ART) by inducing senescence in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs)","authors":"Yangling Qiu , Yujia Li , Mengran Li , Yingqian Wang , Min Shen , Jiangjuan Shao , Feng Zhang , Xuefen Xu , Feixia Wang , Zili Zhang , Shizhong Zheng","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60836-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60836-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Developing and identifying effective medications and targets for treating hepatic fibrosis is an urgent priority. Our previous research demonstrated the efficacy of artesunate (ART) in alleviating liver fibrosis by eliminating activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear despite these findings. Notably, endocytic adaptor protein (NUMB) has significant implications for treating hepatic diseases, but current research primarily focuses on liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma. The precise function of NUMB in liver fibrosis, particularly its ability to regulate HSCs, requires further investigation. This study aims to elucidate the role of NUMB in the anti-hepatic fibrosis action of ART in HSCs. We observed that the expression level of NUMB significantly decreased in activated HSCs compared to quiescent HSCs, exhibiting a negative correlation with the progression of liver fibrosis. Additionally, ART induced senescence in activated HSCs through the NUMB/P53 tumor suppressor (P53) axis. We identified NUMB as a crucial regulator of senescence in activated HSCs and as a mediator of ART in determining cell fate. This research examines the specific target of ART in eliminating activated HSCs, providing both theoretical and experimental evidence for the treatment of liver fibrosis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 322-333"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143681643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Weijiao Chen , Xujie Zhuang , Yuanyuan Chen , Huanaoyu Yang , Linhu Shen , Sikai Feng , Wenjian Min , Kai Yuan , Peng Yang
{"title":"Recent advances in regulating the cell cycle through inhibiting CDKs for cancer treatment","authors":"Weijiao Chen , Xujie Zhuang , Yuanyuan Chen , Huanaoyu Yang , Linhu Shen , Sikai Feng , Wenjian Min , Kai Yuan , Peng Yang","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60846-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60846-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The inhibition of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) is considered a promising strategy for cancer treatment due to their role in cell cycle regulation. However, CDK inhibitors with no selectivity among CDK families have not been approved. A CDK inhibitor with high selectivity for CDK4/6 exhibited significant treatment effects on breast cancer and has become a heavy bomb on the market. Subsequently, resistance gradually decreased the efficacy of selective CDK4/6 inhibitors in breast cancer treatment. In this review, we first introduce the development of selective CDK4/6 inhibitors and then explain the role of CDK2 activation in inducing resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors. Moreover, we focused on the development of CDK2/4/6 inhibitors and selective CDK2 inhibitors, which will aid in the discovery of novel CDK inhibitors targeting the cell cycle in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 286-298"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143681640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aili Xing , Feng Wang , Jinzhong Liu , Yuan Zhang , Jingya He , Bin Zhao , Bin Sun
{"title":"The prospect and underlying mechanisms of Chinese medicine in treating periodontitis","authors":"Aili Xing , Feng Wang , Jinzhong Liu , Yuan Zhang , Jingya He , Bin Zhao , Bin Sun","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60842-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60842-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Inflammation represents a critical immune response triggered by cellular activities and inflammatory mediators following tissue damage. It plays a central role in the pathological progression of diverse diseases, including psychiatric disorders, cancer, and immunological conditions, rendering it an essential target for therapeutic intervention. Periodontitis, a prevalent oral inflammatory disease, is a leading cause of tooth loss and poses significant health challenges globally. Traditionally, inflammatory diseases such as periodontitis have been treated with systemic administration of synthetic chemicals. However, recent years have witnessed challenges, including drug resistance and microbial dysbiosis associated with these treatments. In contrast, natural products derived from Chinese medicine offer numerous benefits, such as high safety profiles, minimal side effects, innovative pharmacological mechanisms, ease of extraction, and multiple targets, rendering them viable alternatives to conventional antibiotics for treating inflammatory conditions. Numerous effective anti-inflammatory natural products have been identified in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, lignans, and other natural products that exhibit inhibitory effects on inflammation and are potential therapeutic agents. Several studies have confirmed the substantial anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of these compounds. This comprehensive review examines the literature on the anti-inflammatory effects of TCM-derived natural products from databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and CNKI, focusing on terms like “inflammation”, “periodontitis”, “pharmacology”, and “traditional Chinese medicine”. The analysis systematically summarizes the molecular pharmacology, chemical composition, and biological activities of these compounds in inflammatory responses, alongside their mechanisms of action. This research seeks to deepen understanding of the mechanisms and biological activities of herbal extracts in managing inflammatory diseases, potentially leading to the development of promising new anti-inflammatory drug candidates. Future applications could extend to the treatment of various inflammatory conditions, including periodontitis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 269-285"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143681639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Keru Cheng , Yanyun Zhou , Yilong Hao , Shengyun Wu , Nanping Wang , Peng Zhang , Yinfang Wang
{"title":"Magnolol inhibits appetite and causes visceral fat loss through Growth/differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) by activating transcription factor 4-CCAAT enhancer binding protein γ-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress responses","authors":"Keru Cheng , Yanyun Zhou , Yilong Hao , Shengyun Wu , Nanping Wang , Peng Zhang , Yinfang Wang","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60835-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60835-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Magnolol, a compound extracted from <em>Magnolia officinalis</em>, demonstrates potential efficacy in addressing metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases. Its biological activities encompass anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticoagulant, and anti-diabetic effects. Growth/differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), a member of the transforming growth factor β superfamily, is considered a potential therapeutic target for metabolic disorders. This study investigated the impact of magnolol on GDF-15 production and its underlying mechanism. The research examined the pharmacological effect of magnolol on GDF-15 expression <em>in vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em>, and determined the involvement of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress signaling in this process. Luciferase reporter assays, chromatin immunoprecipitation, and <em>in vitro</em> DNA binding assays were employed to examine the regulation of GDF-15 by activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4), CCAAT enhancer binding protein γ (CEBPG), and CCCTC-binding factor (CTCF). The study also investigated the effect of magnolol and ATF4 on the activity of a putative enhancer located in the intron of the <em>GDF-15</em> gene, as well as the influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on magnolol and ATF4-induced transcription activity. Results demonstrated that magnolol triggers GDF-15 production in endothelial cells (ECs), hepatoma cell line G2 (HepG2) and hepatoma cell line 3B (Hep3B) cell lines, and primary mouse hepatocytes. The cooperative binding of ATF4 and CEBPG upstream of the <em>GDF-15</em> gene or the E1944285 enhancer located in the intron led to full-power transcription of the <em>GDF-15</em> gene. SNP alleles were found to impact the magnolol and ATF4-induced transcription activity of GDF-15. In high-fat diet <em>ApoE</em><sup>-/-</sup> mice, administration of magnolol induced GDF-15 production and partially suppressed appetite through GDF-15. These findings suggest that magnolol regulates GDF-15 expression through priming of promoter and enhancer activity, indicating its potential as a drug for the treatment of metabolic disorders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 334-345"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yajing Wang , Yongfu Li , Yan Dong , Chunyan Yu , Chengwei Liu , Chang Li , Yi Sun , Yuehu Pei
{"title":"Discovery of fernane-type triterpenoids from Diaporthe discoidispora using genome mining and HSQC-based SMART technology","authors":"Yajing Wang , Yongfu Li , Yan Dong , Chunyan Yu , Chengwei Liu , Chang Li , Yi Sun , Yuehu Pei","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60837-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60837-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, we employed a combination of genome mining and heteronuclear single quantum coherence (HSQC)-based small molecule accurate recognition technology (SMART) technology to search for fernane-type triterpenoids. Initially, potential endophytic fungi were identified through genome mining. Subsequently, fine fractions containing various fernane-type triterpenoids were selected using HSQC data collection and SMART prediction. These triterpenoids were then obtained through targeted isolation and identification. Finally, their antifungal activity was evaluated. As a result, three fernane-type triterpenoids, including two novel compounds, along with two new sesquiterpenes and four known compounds were isolated from one potential strain, <em>Diaporthe discoidispora</em>. Their structures were elucidated through analysis of high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HR-ESI-MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopic data. The absolute configurations were determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and electron capture detector (ECD) analysis. Compound <strong>3</strong> exhibited moderate antifungal activity against <em>Candida albicans</em> CMCC 98001 and <em>Aspergillus niger</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 368-376"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mewlude Rehmutulla , Sitian Zhang , Jie Yin, Jianzheng Huang, Yang Xiao, Zhengxi Hu, Qingyi Tong, Yonghui Zhang
{"title":"Ustusolate E and 11α-Hydroxy-Ustusolate E induce apoptosis in cancer cell lines by regulating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR and p-53 pathways","authors":"Mewlude Rehmutulla , Sitian Zhang , Jie Yin, Jianzheng Huang, Yang Xiao, Zhengxi Hu, Qingyi Tong, Yonghui Zhang","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60840-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60840-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cancer represents a significant disease that profoundly impacts human health and longevity. Projections indicate a 47% increase in the global cancer burden by 2040 compared to 2020, accompanied by a further rise in the associated economic burden. Consequently, there is an urgent need to discover and develop new alternative drugs to mitigate the global impact of cancer. Natural products (NPs) play a crucial role in the identification and development of anticancer therapeutics. This study identified ustusolate E (UE) and its analog 11<em>α</em>-hydroxy-ustusolate E (HUE) from strain <em>Aspergillus</em> <em>calidoustus</em> TJ403-EL05, and examined their antitumor activities and mechanisms of action. The findings demonstrate that both compounds significantly inhibited the proliferation and colony formation of AGS (human gastric cancer cells) and 786-O (human renal clear cell carcinoma cells), induced irreversible DNA damage, blocked the cell cycle at the G<sub>2</sub>/M phase, and further induced apoptosis in tumor cells. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report on the anticancer effects of UE and HUE and their underlying mechanisms. The present study suggests that HUE and UE could serve as lead compounds for the development of novel anticancer drugs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 3","pages":"Pages 346-353"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143681644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ben Niu , Xiaohong An , Yongmei Chen , Ting He , Xiao Zhan , Xiuqi Zhu , Fengfeng Ping , Wei Zhang , Jia Zhou
{"title":"Nigella sativa L. seed extract alleviates oxidative stress-induced cellular senescence and dysfunction in melanocytes","authors":"Ben Niu , Xiaohong An , Yongmei Chen , Ting He , Xiao Zhan , Xiuqi Zhu , Fengfeng Ping , Wei Zhang , Jia Zhou","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60824-7","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60824-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Nigella sativa</em> L. seeds have been traditionally utilized in Chinese folk medicine for centuries to treat vitiligo. This study revealed that the ethanolic extract of <em>Nigella sativa</em> L. (HZC) enhances melanogenesis and mitigates oxidative stress-induced cellular senescence and dysfunction in melanocytes. In accordance with established protocols, the ethanol fraction from <em>Nigella sativa</em> L. seeds was extracted, concentrated, and lyophilized to evaluate its herbal effects <em>via</em> 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays, tyrosinase activity evaluation, measurement of cellular melanin contents, scratch assays, senescence-associated <em>β</em>-galactosidase (SA-<em>β</em>-gal) staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and Western blot analysis for expression profiling of experimentally relevant proteins. The results indicated that HZC significantly enhanced tyrosinase activity and melanin content while notably increasing the protein expression levels of Tyr, Mitf, and gp100 in B16F10 cells. Furthermore, HZC effectively mitigated oxidative stress-induced cellular senescence, improved melanocyte condition, and rectified various functional impairments associated with melanocyte dysfunction. These findings suggest that HZC increases melanin synthesis in melanocytes through the activation of the MAPK, PKA, and Wnt signaling pathways. In addition, HZC attenuates oxidative damage induced by H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> therapy by activating the nuclear factor E2-related factor 2-antioxidant response element (Nrf2-ARE) pathway and enhancing the activity of downstream antioxidant enzymes, thus preventing premature senescence and dysfunction in melanocytes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 2","pages":"Pages 203-213"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143452749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metabolic insights into gut microbiota in the pharmacology of natural medicines","authors":"Zixin Chen , Junchi Zhou , Xiao Zheng , Hao Xie , Haiping Hao","doi":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60820-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1875-5364(25)60820-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Natural medicines (NMs) demonstrate distinct advantages in the clinical management of chronic diseases. Recent years have seen growing recognition of the gut microbiota’s role in the efficacy and synergy of NMs, providing new impetus for elucidating the material basis and mechanisms of NMs and their path toward modernization. A fundamental question that has emerged is how NM-microbiota interactions integrate into the multi-target holistic mechanisms of NMs, the answer to which may also illuminate new avenues for drug discovery. Metabolic regulation <em>via</em> small-molecule metabolites has been increasingly implicated in host-microbe interaction. This review presents an integral metabolic perspective on NMs-microbiota interaction in host health and disease. It highlights the emerging understanding of gut microbiota-related metabolic signals implicated in NM components’ local and systemic actions. Additionally, it discusses key issues and prospects related to drug development and the translational study of NMs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10002,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines","volume":"23 2","pages":"Pages 158-168"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143452745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}