Shenqi fuzheng injection attenuates irradiation-induced brain injury in mice via inhibition of the NF-κB signaling pathway and microglial activation.

Abstract:

AIM:Radiation-induced brain injury (RIBI) is the most common and severe adverse effect induced by cranial radiation therapy (CRT). In the present study, we examined the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Shenqi Fuzheng Injection (SFI) on RIBI in mice, and explored the underlying mechanisms. METHODS:C57BL/6J mice were subjected to a single dose of 20-Gy CRT. The mice were treated with SFI (20 mL·kg(-1)·d(-1), ip) for 4 weeks. Morris water maze test was used to assess the cognitive changes. Evans blue leakage and a horseradish peroxidase (HRP) assay were used to evaluate the integrity of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The expression of inflammatory factors and microglial activation in brain tissues were detected using RT-PCR, Western blotting and immunofluorescence staining. RESULTS:CRT caused marked reductions in the body weight and life span of the mice, and significantly impaired their spatial learning. Furthermore, CRT significantly increased the BBB permeability, number of activated microglia, expression levels of TNF-α and IL-1β, and the levels of phosphorylated p65 and PIDD-CC (the twice-cleaved fragment of p53-induced protein with a death domain) in the brain tissues. Four-week SFI treatment (administered for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after CRT) not only significantly improved the physical status, survival, and spatial learning in CRT-treated mice, but also attenuated all the CRT-induced changes in the brain tissues. Four-week SFI pretreatment (administered for 4 weeks before CRT) was less effective. CONCLUSION:Administration of SFI effectively attenuates irradiation-induced brain injury via inhibition of the NF-κB signaling pathway and microglial activation.

journal_name

Acta Pharmacol Sin

authors

Zhang J,Tong F,Cai Q,Chen LJ,Dong JH,Wu G,Dong XR

doi

10.1038/aps.2015.69

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2015-11-01 00:00:00

pages

1288-99

issue

11

eissn

1671-4083

issn

1745-7254

pii

aps201569

journal_volume

36

pub_type

杂志文章
  • Harnessing nanomedicine to overcome the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment.

    abstract::Cancer immunotherapy has received extensive attention due to its ability to activate the innate or adaptive immune systems of patients to combat tumors. Despite a few clinical successes, further endeavors are still needed to tackle unresolved issues, including limited response rates, development of resistance, and imm...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1038/s41401-020-0424-4

    authors: Sun B,Hyun H,Li LT,Wang AZ

    更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00

  • Development of a high-throughput fluorescence polarization assay for the discovery of EZH2-EED interaction inhibitors.

    abstract::Aberrant activity of enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) is associated with a wide range of human cancers. The interaction of EZH2 with embryonic ectoderm development (EED) is required for EZH2's catalytic activity. Inhibition of the EZH2-EED complex thus represents a novel strategy for interfering with the oncogenic p...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/aps.2017.59

    authors: Zhu MR,Du DH,Hu JC,Li LC,Liu JQ,Ding H,Kong XQ,Jiang HL,Chen KX,Luo C

    更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00

  • Increased S1P induces S1PR2 internalization to blunt the sensitivity of colorectal cancer to 5-fluorouracil via promoting intracellular uracil generation.

    abstract::Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), the backbone of most sphingolipids, activating S1P receptors (S1PRs) and the downstream G protein signaling has been implicated in chemoresistance. In this study we investigated the role of S1PR2 internalization in 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) resistance in human colorectal cancer (CRC). Clinic...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/s41401-020-0460-0

    authors: Zhang YH,Cui SX,Wan SB,Wu SH,Qu XJ

    更新日期:2020-07-09 00:00:00

  • Chromosome 1q21 amplification and oncogenes in hepatocellular carcinoma.

    abstract::Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is among the most lethal of human malignancies. During human multistep hepatocarcinogenesis, genomic gain represents an important mechanism in the activation of proto-oncogenes. In many circumstances, activated oncogenes hold clinical implications both as prognostic markers and targets f...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1038/aps.2010.94

    authors: Chen L,Chan TH,Guan XY

    更新日期:2010-09-01 00:00:00

  • Curcumin enhances vascular contractility via induction of myocardin in mouse smooth muscle cells.

    abstract::A variety of cardiovascular diseases is accompanied by the loss of vascular contractility. This study sought to investigate the effects of curcumin, a natural polyphenolic compound present in turmeric, on mouse vascular contractility and the underlying mechanisms. After mice were administered curcumin (100 mg·kg-1·d-1...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/aps.2017.18

    authors: Sun SW,Tong WJ,Guo ZF,Tuo QH,Lei XY,Zhang CP,Liao DF,Chen JX

    更新日期:2017-10-01 00:00:00

  • Cathepsin L suppression increases the radiosensitivity of human glioma U251 cells via G2/M cell cycle arrest and DNA damage.

    abstract:AIM:Cathepsin L is a lysosomal cysteine protease that plays important roles in cancer tumorigenesis, proliferation and chemotherapy resistance. The aim of this study was to determine how cathepsin L regulated the radiosensitivity of human glioma cells in vitro. METHODS:Human glioma U251 cells (harboring the mutant typ...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/aps.2015.36

    authors: Zhang QQ,Wang WJ,Li J,Yang N,Chen G,Wang Z,Liang ZQ

    更新日期:2015-09-01 00:00:00

  • D609 induces vascular endothelial cells and marrow stromal cells differentiation into neuron-like cells.

    abstract:AIM:To investigate the effect of tricyclodecane-9-yl-xanthogenate (D609) on cell differentiation in vascular endothelial cells (VECs) and marrow stromal cells (MSCs). METHODS:Morphological changes were observed under phase contrast microscope. Electron microscope and immunostaining were used for VECs identification. T...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Wang N,Du CQ,Wang SS,Xie K,Zhang SL,Miao JY

    更新日期:2004-04-01 00:00:00

  • 5-HT1A/7 receptor agonist excites cardiac vagal neurons via inhibition of both GABAergic and glycinergic inputs.

    abstract:AIM:To study the synaptic mechanisms involved in the 5-hydroxytryptamine1A/7 (5-HT1A/7) receptor-mediated reflex control of cardiac vagal preganglionic neurons (CVPN). METHODS:CVPN were retrogradely labeled and identified in brain stem slices of newborn rats, and their synaptic activity was examined using whole-cell p...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1745-7254.2008.00745.x

    authors: Chen YH,Hou LL,Wang JJ

    更新日期:2008-05-01 00:00:00

  • Evaluation of a novel monoclonal antibody mAb109 by immuno-PET/fluorescent imaging for noninvasive lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis.

    abstract::Monoclonal antibodies are believed to be magic bullets and hold great potential for lots of biological process. About 100 μg of mAb109 was expressed in 5 × 106 cells after 10 days' immunization. 64Cu-NOTA-mAb109 was synthesized with the specific activity of 0.74 MBq/μg and high in vitro stability. The binding affinity...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/s41401-019-0294-9

    authors: Zhu H,Liu TL,Liu CH,Wang J,Zhang H,Dong B,Shen J,Zhao CK,Li ZF,Cheng Z,Yang Z

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Structural comparisons of meptazinol with opioid analgesics.

    abstract:AIM:To investigate the mechanism of action of a potent analgesic, (+/-)-meptazinol. METHODS:The structures of meptazinol enantiomers were compared with opioid pharmacophore and tramadol. RESULTS:Neither enantiomer of meptazinol fitted any patterns among the opioid pharmacophore and tramadol, although they did share s...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1745-7254.2005.00045.x

    authors: Li W,Hao JL,Tang Y,Chen Y,Qiu ZB

    更新日期:2005-03-01 00:00:00

  • CJZ3, a lomerizine derivative, modulates P-glycoprotein function in rat brain microvessel endothelial cells.

    abstract:AIM:To investigate the modulatory effect of CJZ3, a lomerizine derivative, on P-glycoprotein (P-gp) function in rat brain microvessel endothelial cells (RBMEC). METHODS:RBMEC were isolated and cultured in Dulbecco modified Eagle medium/F12 (1:1) medium, and the amount of intracellular rhodamine 123 (Rh123) was determi...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1745-7254.2006.00294.x

    authors: Ji BS,He L,Li XQ,Liu GQ

    更新日期:2006-04-01 00:00:00

  • Role of calcitonin gene-related peptide in nitric oxide-mediated myocardial delayed preconditioning induced by head stress.

    abstract:AIM:To study the role of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in nitric oxide (NO)-mediated myocardial delayed preconditioning induced by heat stress. METHODS:The isolated rat heart was perfused in a Langendorff model. Hearts for all groups were subjected to 4 h hypothermia (4 degrees C) and 40 min reperfusion (37 d...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Tan B,He SY,Deng HW,Li YJ

    更新日期:2001-09-01 00:00:00

  • The residue I257 at S4-S5 linker in KCNQ1 determines KCNQ1/KCNE1 channel sensitivity to 1-alkanols.

    abstract:AIM:KCNQ1 and KCNE1 form a complex in human ventricular cardiomyocytes, which are important in maintaining a normal heart rhythm. In the present study we investigated the effects of a homologous series of 1-alkanols on KCNQ1/KCNE1 channels expressed in Xenopus oocytes. METHODS:ECG recording was made in rats injected w...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/aps.2015.133

    authors: Xie C,Liu HW,Pan N,Ding JP,Yao J

    更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00

  • Are isothiocyanates potential anti-cancer drugs?

    abstract::Isothiocyanates are naturally occurring small molecules that are formed from glucosinolate precursors of cruciferous vegetables. Many isothiocyanates, both natural and synthetic, display anticarcinogenic activity because they reduce activation of carcinogens and increase their detoxification. Recent studies show that ...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1038/aps.2009.50

    authors: Wu X,Zhou QH,Xu K

    更新日期:2009-05-01 00:00:00

  • The C terminus of DJ-1 determines its homodimerization, MGO detoxification activity and suppression of ferroptosis.

    abstract::DJ-1 is a multifunctional protein associated with cancers and autosomal early-onset Parkinson disease. Besides the well-documented antioxidative stress activity, recent studies show that DJ-1 has deglycation enzymatic activity and anti-ferroptosis effect. It has been shown that DJ-1 forms the homodimerization, which d...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/s41401-020-00531-1

    authors: Jiang L,Chen XB,Wu Q,Zhu HY,Du CY,Ying MD,He QJ,Zhu H,Yang B,Cao J

    更新日期:2020-10-06 00:00:00

  • Ginsenoside Rg1 inhibits proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells stimulated by tumor necrosis factor-alpha.

    abstract:AIM:To investigate the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) affected by ginsenoside Rg1 and further explore the molecular mechanism of ginsenoside Rg1 using proteomics. METHODS:The proliferation of VSMC was measured by MTS assay kit and flow cytometry. Proteomic alterations were analyzed using two-dime...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1745-7254.2006.00331.x

    authors: Ma ZC,Gao Y,Wang YG,Tan HL,Xiao CR,Wang SQ

    更新日期:2006-08-01 00:00:00

  • Computational insights into the subtype selectivity and "message-address-efficacy" mechanisms of opioid receptors through JDTic binding and unbinding.

    abstract::In drug design and discovery, binding affinity and selectivity are two basic properties of a drug candidate. Opioid receptors (ORs) are the main targets of strong analgesics. Like some other class A members of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), ORs exhibit complex selectivity on their ligands. The diversity of bindi...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/aps.2017.132

    authors: Cheng JX,Cheng T,Li WH,Liu GX,Zhu WL,Tang Y

    更新日期:2018-03-01 00:00:00

  • Rational redesign of inhibitors of furin/kexin processing proteases by electrostatic mutations.

    abstract:AIM:To model the three-dimensional structure and investigate the interaction mechanism of the proprotein convertase furin/kexin and their inhibitors (eglin c mutants). METHODS:The three-dimensional complex structures of furin/kexin with its inhibitors, eglin c mutants, were generated by modeller program using the newl...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Cai XH,Zhang Q,Ding DF

    更新日期:2004-12-01 00:00:00

  • Allosteric activation mechanism of the cys-loop receptors.

    abstract::Binding of a neurotransmitter to its ionotropic receptor opens a distantly located ion channel, a process termed allosteric activation. Here we review recent advances in the molecular mechanism by which the cys-loop receptors are activated with emphasis on the best studied nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). W...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1038/aps.2009.51

    authors: Chang YC,Wu W,Zhang JL,Huang Y

    更新日期:2009-06-01 00:00:00

  • Comparisons of somatic action potentials from dispersed and intact rat nodose ganglia using patch-clamp technique.

    abstract:AIM:To differentiate the electrophysiological characteristics of somatic action potentials (AP) from isolated Neo and Juv nodose sensory neurons (NSN) and those from slices of intact Juv and adult rat nodose ganglia. METHODS:For isolated cell recordings nodose ganglia from 3-8 d old Neo and 4 weeks old Juv rats were d...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Li BY,Schild JH

    更新日期:2002-06-01 00:00:00

  • Lowering serum lipids via PCSK9-targeting drugs: current advances and future perspectives.

    abstract::Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), also known as neural apoptosis regulated convertase (NARC1), is a key modulator of cholesterol metabolism. PCSK9 increases the serum concentration of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol by escorting low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDLRs) from the membrane of he...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1038/aps.2016.134

    authors: He NY,Li Q,Wu CY,Ren Z,Gao Y,Pan LH,Wang MM,Wen HY,Jiang ZS,Tang ZH,Liu LS

    更新日期:2017-03-01 00:00:00

  • Nociceptin inhibits electric field stimulation-induced cholinergic constrictions in rat airways.

    abstract:AIM:To study the effect of nociceptin (orphanin FQ), a newly discovered heptadecapeptide, on cholinergic constrictions in isolated trachea and bronchus of rat. METHODS:The electric field stimulation (EFS) induced a monophasic constriction, which was due to an activation of the cholinergic nerves. RESULTS:Nociceptin 0...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Wu Y,Fang LB,Yang QH

    更新日期:2000-10-01 00:00:00

  • Caveolin-1 is important for nitric oxide-mediated angiogenesis in fibrin gels with human umbilical vein endothelial cells.

    abstract:AIM:The role of caveolin-1 (Cav-1) in angiogenesis remains poorly understood. The endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase (eNOS), a caveolin-interacting protein, was demonstrated to play a predominant role in vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -induced angiogenesis. The purpose of our study was to examine the rol...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1745-7254.2006.00462.x

    authors: Pan YM,Yao YZ,Zhu ZH,Sun XT,Qiu YD,Ding YT

    更新日期:2006-12-01 00:00:00

  • Insights into the molecular mechanisms of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb-induced liver injury: a computational systems toxicology approach.

    abstract::An increasing number of cases of herb-induced liver injury (HILI) have been reported, presenting new clinical challenges. In this study, taking Polygonum multiflorum Thunb (PmT) as an example, we proposed a computational systems toxicology approach to explore the molecular mechanisms of HILI. First, the chemical compo...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/aps.2016.147

    authors: Wang YY,Li J,Wu ZR,Zhang B,Yang HB,Wang Q,Cai YC,Liu GX,Li WH,Tang Y

    更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00

  • HIV entry inhibitors: a new generation of antiretroviral drugs.

    abstract::AIDS is presently treatable, and patients can have a good prognosis due to the success of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), but it is still not curable or preventable. High toxicity of HAART, and the emergence of drug resistance add to the imperative to continue research into new strategies and interventio...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1111/j.1745-7254.2005.00193.x

    authors: Krambovitis E,Porichis F,Spandidos DA

    更新日期:2005-10-01 00:00:00

  • A novel synthetic compound MCAP suppresses LPS-induced murine microglial activation in vitro via inhibiting NF-kB and p38 MAPK pathways.

    abstract:AIM:To investigate the anti-neuroinflammatory activity of a novel synthetic compound, 7-methylchroman-2-carboxylic acid N-(2-trifluoromethyl) phenylamide (MCAP) against LPS-induced microglial activation in vitro. METHODS:Primary mouse microglia and BV2 microglia cells were exposed to LPS (50 or 100 ng/mL). The express...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/aps.2015.138

    authors: Kim BW,More SV,Yun YS,Ko HM,Kwak JH,Lee H,Suk K,Kim IS,Choi DK

    更新日期:2016-03-01 00:00:00

  • Adenovirus-mediated delivery of p27(KIP1) to prevent wound healing after experimental glaucoma filtration surgery.

    abstract:AIM:The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcome of adenovirus-mediated p27(KIP1) (Ad-p27) expression on wound healing after filtration surgery and to investigate the inhibition of cell proliferation induced by Ad-p27. METHODS:We constructed the adenovirus recombinant vector Ad-p27 and administered it to a rabbit ...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/aps.2009.23

    authors: Yang JG,Sun NX,Cui LJ,Wang XH,Feng ZH

    更新日期:2009-04-01 00:00:00

  • Effect of protein kinase C alpha, caspase-3, and survivin on apoptosis of oral cancer cells induced by staurosporine.

    abstract:AIM:To elucidate inhibition of protein kinase C alpha (PKC alpha) activity by staurosporine on apoptosis of oral cancer cell line tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCCa) cells and to clarify the role of survivin and caspase-3 in mediating apoptosis. METHODS:TSCCa cell viability was measured by MTT assay after 100 nmol/...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1111/j.1745-7254.2005.00205.x

    authors: Zhang YX,Yu SB,Ou-Yang JP,Xia D,Wang M,Li JR

    更新日期:2005-11-01 00:00:00

  • Function and mechanism of pyronaridine: a new inhibitor of P-glycoprotein-mediated multidrug resistance.

    abstract:AIM:To study the effect and mechanism of pyronaridine (PND) on the reversal of multidrug resistance (MDR) in K562/A02 and MCF7/ADR cell lines with mdr1+. METHODS:MTT assay was used to determine the cells growth inhibition after incubation for 72 h in the presence of doxorubicin (DOX) with or without PND. Intracellular...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Qi J,Yang CZ,Wang CY,Wang SB,Yang M,Wang JH

    更新日期:2002-06-01 00:00:00

  • Sodium butyrate and dexamethasone promote exocrine pancreatic gene expression in mouse embryonic stem cells.

    abstract:AIM:The feasibility of inducing endocrine pancreatic differentiation of embryonic stem (ES) cells has been well documented. However, whether ES cells possess the potential for exocrine pancreatic differentiation requires further exploration. Here, we investigated whether sodium butyrate and glucocorticoids were conduci...

    journal_title:Acta pharmacologica Sinica

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1038/aps.2009.115

    authors: Ren M,Yan L,Shang CZ,Cao J,Li FP,Li JY,Cheng H,Min J

    更新日期:2009-09-01 00:00:00