Pharmaceutical BiologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-05-17DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2351946
Xia-Qing Wu, Lei Zhao, Yan-Long Zhao, Xin-Yao He, Liang Zou, Ying-Yong Zhao, Xia Li
{"title":"Traditional Chinese medicine improved diabetic kidney disease through targeting gut microbiota.","authors":"Xia-Qing Wu, Lei Zhao, Yan-Long Zhao, Xin-Yao He, Liang Zou, Ying-Yong Zhao, Xia Li","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2351946","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2351946","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) affects nearly 40% of diabetic patients, often leading to end-stage renal disease that requires renal replacement therapies, such as dialysis and transplantation. The gut microbiota, an integral aspect of human evolution, plays a crucial role in this condition. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown promising outcomes in ameliorating DKD by addressing the gut microbiota.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This review elucidates the modifications in gut microbiota observed in DKD and explores the impact of TCM interventions on correcting microbial dysregulation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched relevant articles from databases including Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Wiley, and Springer Nature. The following keywords were used: diabetic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, gut microbiota, natural product, TCM, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese medicinal herbs. Rigorous criteria were applied to identify high-quality studies on TCM interventions against DKD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Dysregulation of the gut microbiota, including <i>Lactobacillus</i>, <i>Streptococcus</i>, and <i>Clostridium</i>, has been observed in individuals with DKD. Key indicators of microbial dysregulation include increased uremic solutes and decreased short-chain fatty acids. Various TCM therapies, such as formulas, tablets, granules, capsules, and decoctions, exhibit unique advantages in regulating the disordered microbiota to treat DKD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This review highlights the importance of targeting the gut-kidney axis to regulate microbial disorders, their metabolites, and associated signaling pathways in DKD. The Qing-Re-Xiao-Zheng formula, the Shenyan Kangfu tablet, the Huangkui capsule, and the Bekhogainsam decoction are potential candidates to address the gut-kidney axis. TCM interventions offer a significant therapeutic approach by targeting microbial dysregulation in patients with DKD.</p>","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11104709/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140958738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pharmaceutical BiologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-07-26DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2378011
Bo-Rong Peng, Xin-Yun Tang, Yun-Shiuan Chen, Kuei-Hung Lai, Mei-Hsien Lee
{"title":"Exploring the wound-healing potential and seasonal chemical variability of the Formosan Callery pear <i>Pyrus calleryana</i>: implications for therapeutic applications.","authors":"Bo-Rong Peng, Xin-Yun Tang, Yun-Shiuan Chen, Kuei-Hung Lai, Mei-Hsien Lee","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2378011","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2378011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong><i>Pyrus calleryana</i> Decne (Rosaceae), renowned for its therapeutic properties, is known to moisturize the lungs (removing dryness; relieving cough), clear heat (acting as an antipyretic; febrifuge) and aid in detoxification (relieving pyogenic inflammation; eliminating toxins). However, scientific evidence supporting its efficacy in wound healing is lacking.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigated <i>P.</i> <i>calleryana</i> samples collected over a year to explore metabolite variations and their impact on skin wound-healing activities.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong><i>P. calleryana</i> (PC) twigs and leaves were collected from the Matsu Islands, Taiwan, spanning 2018-2020. Extracts were prepared using 95% ethanol or water, and we assessed the chemical composition, total phenolic/triterpenoid contents and antioxidant properties. Metabolites were analysed via LC-MS/MS and molecular networking. Wound healing potential was evaluated on WS-1 cells through MTT and migration assays, and gene expression analyses, with tests including control (DMSO), compounds <b>1</b> (3'-hydroxylbenzyl-4-hydroxybenzoate-4'-<i>O</i>-β-glucopyranoside) and <b>2</b> (vanilloylcalleryanin) (100 µM), and a positive control (ascorbic acid, 100 µM) for 24 h.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant variations in extract compositions were observed based on the solvent used, with distinct metabolomic profiles in extracts collected during different months. Notably, compounds <b>1</b> and <b>2</b> showed no cytotoxic effects on human dermal fibroblast cells and significantly accelerated wound closure at 100 μM. A gene expression analysis indicated upregulation of wound healing-associated genes, including <i>MMP-1</i> (matrix metalloproteinase-1) and <i>COL1A1</i> (collagen, type 1, alpha 1).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study reports the first evidence of PC compounds aiding wound healing. Utilizing Global Natural Products Social Molecular Networking (GNPS) and principal component analysis (PCA) approaches, we unveiled metabolomic profiles, suggesting the potential to expedite wound-healing.</p>","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11285266/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141760267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrating network pharmacology and experimental validation to investigate the effects and mechanism of Renshen Shouwu decoction for ameliorating Alzheimer's disease.","authors":"Jing-Jing Liu, Jian-Bo Yang, Ying Wang, Xiao-Ru Hu, Ya-Dan Wang, Li-Xing Nie, Feng Wei, Jian-Dong Yu, Ling-Wen Yao, Bei-Lei Xu, Shuang-Cheng Ma, Hong-Yu Jin","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2415660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2024.2415660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>The mechanism of Renshen Shouwu Decoction (RSSW) in treating Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains unknown.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigates the effects and mechanism of RSSW for ameliorating AD.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Ten SAMR1 mice and 40 SAMP8 mice were divided into five groups: control (SAMR1), model (SAMP8), positive drug (Donepezil, 1.3 mg/kg/d), and RSSW (Low-dose, 117 mg/kg/d; High-dose, 234 mg/kg/d). Starting from 6 months of age, the medications were administered intragastrically for a total of 60 days. Subsequently, memory improvement in rapidly aging mice was assessed using the novel object recognition test and Morris water maze test. Through the identification of absorbed blood components and analysis of network pharmacology, active ingredients and potential targets involved in the treatment of AD were identified. Finally, AD-related biological indicators were detected using western blotting and ELISA.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Our results demonstrated that RSSW effectively ameliorated memory impairments, inhibited tau hyperphosphorylation, and reduced β-amyloid plaque deposition in SAMP8 mice. Thirty absorbed blood components in RSSW were identified, revealing identified 96 major targets that play a key role in alleviating AD. Notably, the obtained main targets were highly enriched in SIRT1-mediated signaling pathways. Subsequent experimental validation confirmed that RSSW activated the SIRT1/NF-κB, SIRT1/AMPK, and SIRT1/p53 signaling cascades. Nine potential active ingredients were predicted through molecular docking.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusions: </strong>Our research findings suggest the mechanism of RSSW treatment for AD, which ameliorates memory impairments by reducing cortical tissue inflammation and apoptosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11488172/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142472208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of traditional healers' knowledge and utilization of pharmaceutical equipment and medical supplies in the Amhara region, North West Ethiopia.","authors":"Liknaw Workie Limenh, Asmamaw Emagn Kasahun, Tewodros Ayalew Tessema, Yeniewa Kerie Anagaw, Wudneh Simegn, Wondim Ayenew","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2318795","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2318795","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Although pharmaceutical equipment and medical supplies play a vital role in the quality of traditional medicines, they have not received much attention from stakeholders and researchers nationally and internationally.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study assesses traditional healers' knowledge and utilization of pharmaceutical equipment and medical supplies in the Amhara region, North West Ethiopia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted on 70 traditional healers. The data were collected using an interview-based questionnaire. The collected data were checked and entered into Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0 for analysis. The results were presented as percentages. The association between socio-demographic characteristics and traditional healers' knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and medical supplies was examined using Pearson's Chi-squares test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>About 90% of traditional healers had information about pharmaceutical equipment and medical supplies, and currently 80% of them used different pharmaceutical equipment and medical supplies individually and in combination with traditional equipment. Although most traditional healers used different pharmaceutical equipment and medical supplies, only 13.3% of them used equipment and supplies a day. Only 15% of traditional healers continuously cleaned their equipment. None of the socio-demographic variables were significantly associated to the knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and medical supplies.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusions: </strong>Pharmaceutical equipment and medical supplies used by traditional healers was inconsistent, mainly associated with their habit of using self-prepared and home-available equipment. Moreover, the checkup status of compounding equipment was poor. As Traditional healers provide high-patient care services, emphasis should be given to improving their preparation and treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10896146/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139932374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pharmaceutical BiologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-05-13DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2351934
Xi Chen, Yuanliang Yan, Yuanhong Liu, Qiaoli Yi, Zhijie Xu
{"title":"Tabersonine enhances cisplatin sensitivity by modulating Aurora kinase A and suppressing epithelial-mesenchymal transition in triple-negative breast cancer.","authors":"Xi Chen, Yuanliang Yan, Yuanhong Liu, Qiaoli Yi, Zhijie Xu","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2351934","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2351934","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Tabersonine has been investigated for its role in modulating inflammation-associated pathways in various diseases. However, its regulatory effects on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) have not yet been fully elucidated.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study uncovers the anticancer properties of tabersonine in TNBC cells, elucidating its role in enhancing chemosensitivity to cisplatin (CDDP).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>After tabersonine (10 μM) and/or CDDP (10 μM) treatment for 48 h in BT549 and MDA-MB-231 cells, cell proliferation was evaluated using the cell counting kit-8 and colony formation assays. Quantitative proteomics, online prediction tools and molecular docking analyses were used to identify potential downstream targets of tabersonine. Transwell and wound-healing assays and Western blot analysis were used to assess epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) phenotypes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tabersonine demonstrated inhibitory effects on TNBC cells, with IC<sub>50</sub> values at 48 h being 18.1 μM for BT549 and 27.0 μM for MDA-MB-231. The combined treatment of CDDP and tabersonine synergistically suppressed cell proliferation in BT549 and MDA-MB-231 cells. Enrichment analysis revealed that the proteins differentially regulated by tabersonine were involved in EMT-related signalling pathways. This combination treatment also effectively restricted EMT-related phenotypes. Through the integration of online target prediction and proteomic analysis, Aurora kinase A (AURKA) was identified as a potential downstream target of tabersonine. AURKA expression was reduced in TNBC cells post-treatment with tabersonine.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusions: </strong>Tabersonine significantly enhances the chemosensitivity of CDDP in TNBC cells, underscoring its potential as a promising therapeutic agent for TNBC treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11095288/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140911911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pharmaceutical BiologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-07-04DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2374677
{"title":"Statement of Retraction: Neuroprotective effects of ellagic acid on cuprizone-induced acute demyelination through limitation of microgliosis, adjustment of CXCL12/IL-17/IL-11 axis and restriction of mature oligodendrocytes apoptosis.","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2374677","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2374677","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11225624/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141498707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pharmaceutical BiologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-05-16DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2354345
Yong-Kang Li, Zhi Chen, Chao Zhang
{"title":"Historical evolution and processing mechanism of 'nine steaming and nine drying' of traditional Chinese medicine preparation.","authors":"Yong-Kang Li, Zhi Chen, Chao Zhang","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2354345","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2354345","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Nine steaming and nine drying is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) processing method and it is widely used for processing tonifying herbs. Modern research reveals that the repeated steaming and drying process varies the composition and clinical efficacy of TCM.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This paper analyzes and explores the historical evolution, research progress, development strategies, and problems encountered in the nine steaming and nine drying process so as to provide a reasonable explanation for this method.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>English and Chinese literature from 1986 to 2023 was collected from databases including Web of Science, PubMed, Elsevier, Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020 (CP), and CNKI (Chinese). Nine steaming and nine drying, processing, TCM and pharmacological activity were used as the key words.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine steaming and nine drying has undergone thousands of years of clinical practice. Under specific processing conditions of nine steaming and nine drying, the ingredients of the TCM have significant changes, which in turn altered clinical applications.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This review provides sufficient evidence to prove the rationality and scientific value of nine steaming and nine drying and puts forward a development direction for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11104706/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140958634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pharmaceutical BiologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-07-17DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2374806
Rosemary de Carvalho Rocha Koga, Gisele Custodio de Souza, Abrahão Victor Tavares de Lima Teixeira, Adriana Maciel Ferreira, Brenda Lorena Sánchez-Ortiz, Lucas Silva Abreu, Josean Fechine Tavares, José Carlos Tavares Carvalho
{"title":"Hydroethanolic extracts from <i>Bauhinia guianensis</i>: a study on acute toxicity in Zebrafish embryos and adults.","authors":"Rosemary de Carvalho Rocha Koga, Gisele Custodio de Souza, Abrahão Victor Tavares de Lima Teixeira, Adriana Maciel Ferreira, Brenda Lorena Sánchez-Ortiz, Lucas Silva Abreu, Josean Fechine Tavares, José Carlos Tavares Carvalho","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2374806","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2374806","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>The botanical species <i>Bauhinia guianensis</i> Aublet (Leguminosae-Cercidoideae) is traditionally used in the Amazon for medicinal purposes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The acute toxicity of the hydroethanolic extracts from <i>B. guianensis</i> leaves and stems (HELBg and HESBg) was evaluated in zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>), with emphasis on the embryonic developmental stage and adult alterations.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Extracts were analyzed on LC-DAD-MS/MS. Zebrafish eggs were inoculated individually with concentrations of HELBg and HESBg (0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, and 1.5 µg/mL), observed for 96 h. Adult zebrafish were treated with a single oral dose (100, 200, 500, 1000, and 2000 mg/kg) of HELBg and HESBg, observed for 48 h.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>HELBg and HESBg analysis detected 55 compounds. Both extracts exhibited toxicity, including embryo coagulation at higher doses of HELBg and absence of heartbeats in embryos at all doses of HESBg. Behavioral variations were observed; tissue alterations in adult zebrafish were found at the highest doses, primarily in the liver, intestine, and kidneys because of HELBg and HESBg effects. The LD<sub>50</sub> of HESBg was 1717 mg/kg, while HELBg exceeded the limit dose of 2000 mg/kg.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study on acute toxicity of <i>B. guianensis</i> extracts exhibits significant toxic potential, emphasizing effects on embryonic and adult zebrafish. The results suggest relative safety of the species preparations, encouraging further clinical trials on potential biological activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257010/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pharmaceutical BiologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-02-14DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2314089
Lu Liu, Sen Sun, Xiaohua Li
{"title":"Physcion inhibition of CYP2C9, 2D6 and 3A4 in human liver microsomes.","authors":"Lu Liu, Sen Sun, Xiaohua Li","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2314089","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2314089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>The effect of the active ingredients in traditional Chinese medicines on the activity of cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP450s) is a critical factor that should be considered in TCM prescriptions. Physcion, the major active ingredient of <i>Rheum</i> spp. (Polygonaceae), possesses wide pharmacological activities.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The effect of physcion on CYP450 activity was investigated to provide a theoretical basis for use.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The experiments were conducted in pooled human liver microsomes (HLMs). The activity of CYP450 isoforms was evaluated with corresponding substrates and probe reactions. Blank HLMs were set as negative controls, and typical inhibitors were employed as positive controls. The inhibition model was fitted with Lineweaver Burk plots. The concentration (0, 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 μM physcion) and time-dependent (0, 5, 10, 15 and 30 min) effects of physcion were also assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Physcion suppressed CYP2C9, 2D6 and 3A4 in a concentration-dependent manner with IC<sub>50</sub> values of 7.44, 17.84 and 13.50 μM, respectively. The inhibition of CYP2C9 and 2D6 was competitive with the <i>K<sub>i</sub></i> values of 3.69 and 8.66 μM, respectively. The inhibition of CYP3A4 was non-competitive with a <i>K<sub>i</sub></i> value of 6.70 μM. Additionally, only the inhibition of CYP3A4 was time-dependent with the <i>K<sub>I</sub></i> and <i>K<sub>inact</sub></i> parameters of 3.10 μM<sup>-1</sup> and 0.049 min<sup>-1</sup>, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The inhibition of CYP450s by physcion should be considered in its clinical prescription, and the study design can be employed to evaluate the interaction of CYP450s with other herbs.</p>","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10868446/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139730288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pharmaceutical BiologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-03-05DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2024.2323353
{"title":"Statement of Retraction: Pristimerin inhibits neuronal inflammation and protects cognitive function in mice with sepsis-induced brain injuries by regulating PI3K/Akt signalling.","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/13880209.2024.2323353","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2024.2323353","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19942,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Biology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140028707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}