Jiayu Wen , Qiwen Xiang , Jiafu Guo , Xinyi Zhou , Yan Chen , Yan Huang , Chaolong Rao
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Zanthoxylum armatum DC. Extract induced liver injury via DNA double-strand breaks-mediated cellular senescence pathway
Aim of the study
To comprehensively explore the impact of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. (ZADC) on liver injury and disclose its mechanistic underpinnings, thereby laying a scientific foundation for the secure application of ZADC.
Materials and methods
The ethyl acetate extract of ZADC (ZADC-EA) was subjected to analysis via Q-Orbitrap LC-MS/MS. The damage effect of ZADC-EA was appraised by determining cell viability, liver function index, and inflammation levels. Western blot, RT-qPCR, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence were employed to detect DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) and cellular senescence, with the aim of unraveling the mechanism of liver injury instigated by ZADC-EA.
Results
Chemical composition analysis unveiled the presence of flavonoids, organic acids, and coumarins in ZADC-EA. Exposure to ZADC-EA caused a decrease in the viability of HepG2 cells and an elevation in the levels of liver injury markers and inflammatory factors. Moreover, treatment with ZADC-EA triggered DSBs and activated the p53-p21 pathway, culminating in the induction of cellular senescence.
Conclusions
The research provides a novel perspective for the safety assessment of ZADC. It has been demonstrated that ZADC-EA can precipitate DSBs and induce cellular senescence by activating the p53-p21 signaling pathway, thereby giving rise to liver damage.
期刊介绍:
Fitoterapia is a Journal dedicated to medicinal plants and to bioactive natural products of plant origin. It publishes original contributions in seven major areas:
1. Characterization of active ingredients of medicinal plants
2. Development of standardization method for bioactive plant extracts and natural products
3. Identification of bioactivity in plant extracts
4. Identification of targets and mechanism of activity of plant extracts
5. Production and genomic characterization of medicinal plants biomass
6. Chemistry and biochemistry of bioactive natural products of plant origin
7. Critical reviews of the historical, clinical and legal status of medicinal plants, and accounts on topical issues.