Parkinson’s disease(PD)is a common neurodegenerative disorder with no cure.Astragalus membranaceus is used in Chinese culture as a food supplement to boost immunity.The present study aimed to explore the neuroprotect...Parkinson’s disease(PD)is a common neurodegenerative disorder with no cure.Astragalus membranaceus is used in Chinese culture as a food supplement to boost immunity.The present study aimed to explore the neuroprotective effects of total flavonoids extracted from A.membranaceus(TFA)and their protective mechanisms.TFA offered neuroprotection against 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine(MPTP)in the mouse model of Parkinsonism,by improving behavior performance in the gait analysis and pole test,and inhibiting the decline of tyrosine hydroxylase(TH)positive neurons and TH protein expression in substantia nigra of mice.TFA also prevented 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium(MPP+)induced neurotoxicity in SHSY5Y cells,by increasing GSH and GSH/GSSG ratio,and reducing reactive oxygen species.In addition,the neuroprotective effects of TFA were associated with its ability to restore MPTP/MPP+induced downregulation of SLC7A11 and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX-4).In conclusion,we demonstrated that TFA exerted significant neuroprotection against MPTP/MPP+induced neurodegeneration by inhibiting ferroptosis through the regulation of SLC7A11/GPX-4 axis,suggesting the use of TFA as a possible food supplement in the prevention of PD.展开更多
Objective:To assess the efficacy and safety of Astragalus membranaceus Injection combined with conventional therapy in the treatment of viral myocarditis.Methods:Randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of A.membranaceus In...Objective:To assess the efficacy and safety of Astragalus membranaceus Injection combined with conventional therapy in the treatment of viral myocarditis.Methods:Randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment compared with conventional treatment alone were included.Study population characteristics and outcome results were extracted independently by two assessors.Meta-analysis was performed for data available.Results:Six RCTs,involving 639 participants,were included in this study.The methodological quality of the included trials was generally low,and there was high risk of publication bias in the included trials.The total effective rate of A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment was significantly higher than that of conventional treatment alone.Compared with conventional treatment,the cointervention treatment group showed significant recovery in myocardium enzyme levels and electrocardiography.Two RCTs reported there were no adverse effects from A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment.Conclusion:A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment appeared to be more efficacious compared with conventional treatment alone for treating viral myocarditis.However,this conclusion should be cautiously interpreted due to low methodological quality,small sample size,limited number of trials,and high risk of publication bias and other unidentified risks of bias.The safety of A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment remains uncertain.展开更多
Background The mechanism of mucosal damage induced by ischemia-reperfusion (IR) after hemorrhagic shock is complex; mast cells (MC) degranulation is associated with the mucosal damage. Astragalus membranaceus can prot...Background The mechanism of mucosal damage induced by ischemia-reperfusion (IR) after hemorrhagic shock is complex; mast cells (MC) degranulation is associated with the mucosal damage. Astragalus membranaceus can protect intestinal mucosa against intestinal oxidative damage after hemorrhagic shock, and some antioxidant agents could prevent MC against degranulation. This study aimed to observe the effects of astragalus membranaceus injection on the activity of intestinal mucosal mast cells (IMMC) after hemorrhage shock-reperfusion in rats Methods Thirty-two Wistar rats were randomly divided into the normal group, model group, low dosage group, (treated with Astragalus membranacaus injection, 10 g crude medication/kg) and high dosage group (treated with Astragalus membranacaus injection, 20 g crude medication/kg). The rat model of hemorrhagic shock-reperfusion was induced by hemorrhage for 60 minutes followed by 90 minutes of reperfusion. The animals were administrated with 3 ml of the test drug solution before reperfusion. At the end of study, intestinal pathology, ultrastructure of IMMC, and expression of tryptase were assayed. The levels of malondisldehyde (MDA), TNF-α, histamine, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in intestine were detected, and the number of IMMC was counted. Results The Chiu’s score of the rats in the model group was higher than in other groups (P<0.01). The Chiu’s score in the high dosage group was higher than that in the low dosage group (P<0.05). Hemorrhage-reperfusion induced IMMC degranulation: Astragalus membranaceus injection attenuated this degranulation. Expression of tryptase and the number of IMMC in the model group increased compared with the other groups (P<0.01) and was significantly reduced by the treatments of Astragalus membranaceus injection at both doses. There was no significant difference between the two treatment groups (P>0.05). MDA content and concentration of TNF-α in the model group were higher than that in the other three groups (P<0.05), and the concentration of TNF-α in the low dosage group was higher than that in the high dosage group (P<0.05). SOD activity and the concentration of histamine in the model group were lower than the other three groups (P<0.05). There was a negative correlation betweenthe Chiu’s score and the concentration of histamine and a positive correlation between the Chiu’s score and the concentration of TNF-α and between the SOD activity and the concentration of histamine in the four groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Astragalus membranaceus injection may reduce the damage to small intestine mucosa by inhibiting the activated IMMC after hemorrhagic shock.展开更多
[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Astragalus membranaceus in different groups on energy metabolism and CNTF protein expression in skeletal muscle of exercise-induced fatigue rats.[Meth...[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Astragalus membranaceus in different groups on energy metabolism and CNTF protein expression in skeletal muscle of exercise-induced fatigue rats.[Methods]Thirty-five clean male SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group,and low-,meddle-and high-dose groups of A.membranaceus aqueous solution,with 7 rats in each group.The low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose groups were given by gavage at 0.65,1.3 and 2.6 g/kg,respectively,while the normal group and the model group were given normal food and water.The weight of rats was observed.The contents of serum urea,lactate,muscle glycogen,liver glycogen and CNTF expression were detected.[Results]After modeling,compared with the normal group,the serum lactate and urea contents of rats in the model group significantly increased(P<0.01),while the muscle glycogen content(P<0.01)and liver glycogen content(P<0.05)of the skeletal muscle significantly decreased.Compared with the model group,the low-,meddle-and high-dose groups of A.membranaceus significantly reduced the levels of lactate and urea in serum(P<0.01),while the levels of muscle glycogen and liver glycogen in the skeletal muscle significantly increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).[Conclusions]This study provides a good research foundation for the treatment of exercise-induced fatigue using traditional Chinese herb A.membranaceus in modern clinical practice.展开更多
As a traditional Chinese medicine,the root of Astragalus membranaceus var.mongholicus(AMM)or A.membranaceus(AM)has been widely used in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years.Till now,the flavonoids,phe...As a traditional Chinese medicine,the root of Astragalus membranaceus var.mongholicus(AMM)or A.membranaceus(AM)has been widely used in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years.Till now,the flavonoids,phenolic acids and saponins are considered as the main active components contributing to their therapeutic effect in these plants.In order to clarify the distribution and contents of these compounds in different organs of these plants,a rapid and sensitive analytical method for simultaneous determination of 25 active compounds including seven types(i.e.dihydroflavones,isoflavane,isoflavones,flavones,pterocarpans,phenolic acid and saponins)within 10 min was established using ultra-pressure liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry(UPLCeMS/MS).Then,the established method was fully validated and successfully applied to the determination of the contents of these analytes in different parts(root,rhizome,stem,leaf and flower)of AMM and AM.The results indicated that the contents of the same type of compounds in two different species plants were significantly different.Moreover,the obvious differences were also found for the distribution and contents of different type of compounds in five organs of the same species.The present study could provide necessary information for the rational development and utilization of AMM and AM resource.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the protective effects of Astragalus membranaceus(Am) against hapten-induced colitis in male Sprague-Dawley rats as well as its underlying mechanism.METHODS: Experimental colitis was induced in rat...AIM: To investigate the protective effects of Astragalus membranaceus(Am) against hapten-induced colitis in male Sprague-Dawley rats as well as its underlying mechanism.METHODS: Experimental colitis was induced in rats by enema administration of 2,4-dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (DNBS). Rats were either pretreated with Am extract (2 or 4 g/kg, p.o. once daily) starting from 10 d before DNBS enema, or received Am post-treatment (2 or 4 g/kg, p.o.twice daily) on the three consecutive days following DNBS administration. Colonic lesion area and histological damage were determined, while the activities of myeloperoxidase (MPO) and xanthine oxidase, as well as reduced glutathione (GSH) content were measured in the excised colonic tissues. Besides, protein expression of inducible nitrite oxide synthase (iNOS), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and P-selectin was also detected by Western blot analysis.RESULTS: Our findings had shown that both macroscopic lesion area and histological colonic damage induced by DNBS were significantly reduced by both Am pre- and post-treatments. These were accompanied by attenuation of the elevated colonic MPO activity and downregulation of the iNOS, P-selectin, and ICAM-1 protein expression.Besides, deprivation of colonic GSH level under colitis condition was also preserved.CONCLUSION: These results demonstrate that Am possesses both preventive and therapeutic potential in experimental colitis. The anti-inflammatory actions involve anti-oxidation along with inhibition of adhesion molecule synthesis in the colonic tissues.展开更多
AIM: To study the protective effect of Astragalus membranaceus on intestinal mucosa reperfusion injury and its mechanism after hemorrhagic shock in rats.METHODS: A total of 32 SD rats were randomly divided into four g...AIM: To study the protective effect of Astragalus membranaceus on intestinal mucosa reperfusion injury and its mechanism after hemorrhagic shock in rats.METHODS: A total of 32 SD rats were randomly divided into four groups (n = 8, each group): normal group,model group, low dosage group (treated with 10 g/kg Astragalus membranaceus) and high dosage group (treated with 20 g/kg Astragalus membranaceus). The model of hemorrhagic shock for 60 min and reperfusion for 90 min was established. Therapeutic solution (3 mL)was administrated before reperfusion. At the end of the study, the observed intestinal pathology was analyzed. The blood concentrations of lactic acid (LD), nitric oxide (NO),endothelin-1 (ET-1), malondialdehyde (MDA) and the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) in intestinal mucosa were determined.RESULTS: The intestinal mucosa pathology showed severe damage in model group and low dosage group,slight damage in high dosage group and no obvious damage in normal group. The Chiu's score in low dose group and high dose group was significantly lower than that in model group. The content of MDA in model group was higher than that in low and high dose groups, while that in high dose group was almost the same as in normal group. The activity of SOD and GSH-PX was the lowest in model group and significantly higher in high dose group than in normal and low dose groups. The concentrations of LD and ET-1 in model group were the highest. The concentrations of NO in model group and low dose group were significantly lower than those in high dose group and normal group.CONCLUSION: High dose Astragalus membranaeus has much better protective effect on hemorrhagic shockreperfusion injury of intestinal mucosa than low dose Astragalus membranaceus. The mechanism may be that Astragalus membranaceus can improve antioxidative effect and regulate NO/ET level during hemorrhagic reperfusion.展开更多
A new isoflavane named astraganoside,together with five known compounds had been isolated from the processed Astragralus membranaceus.The structure of the novel compound was elucidated as(3R,4R)-3-(2-hydroxy-3,4-dimet...A new isoflavane named astraganoside,together with five known compounds had been isolated from the processed Astragralus membranaceus.The structure of the novel compound was elucidated as(3R,4R)-3-(2-hydroxy-3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)chroman- 4,7-diol-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(1)based on spectroscopic methods including UV,IR,ESI-MS,1D NMR and 2D NMR techniques.展开更多
Two new saponins named mongholicoside A (1) and mongholicoside B (2) were isolated from the aerial part of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus. Their structures were determined by 1D and 2D NMR, ESI-MS techniques...Two new saponins named mongholicoside A (1) and mongholicoside B (2) were isolated from the aerial part of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus. Their structures were determined by 1D and 2D NMR, ESI-MS techniques and chemical methods.展开更多
Huang Qi(黄芪Astragalus membranaceus)is a well-known and widely used herb in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)tonic preparations.It has been used for many ailments over the last 2000 years.Flavonoids,saponins,and poly...Huang Qi(黄芪Astragalus membranaceus)is a well-known and widely used herb in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)tonic preparations.It has been used for many ailments over the last 2000 years.Flavonoids,saponins,and polysaccharides have been shown to be the main compounds responsible for the biological and pharmacological activities,especially the immunomodulatory properties,of such tonic preparations.This review summarizes the published data on Astragalus extracts and fractions and the natural compounds responsible for the immunomodulatory activity with special reference to the modulation of nuclear factor-kappa B and related pathways(e.g.,Nrf2).In addition,this review highlights the importance of Astragalus membranaceus in TCM for treating patients with diseases related to immunocompromised conditions,such as cancer and diabetes.展开更多
Objective: To explore the change of serious abdominal traumatic patients’ cellular immunity and the effect of Astragalus Injection （AI） on it. Methods: Sixty-three serious abdominal traumatic patients were randomly...Objective: To explore the change of serious abdominal traumatic patients’ cellular immunity and the effect of Astragalus Injection （AI） on it. Methods: Sixty-three serious abdominal traumatic patients were randomly assigned into two groups, the conventional group and the treated group, patients in the conventional group were given conventional treatment, while others in the treated group were given conventional treatment as the basis, with AI 20 ml was added into 250 ml of 5% glucose solution given through intravenous dripping, and then on the first day and 14th day, their T cell activated antigens as well as that of 10 healthy subjects were monitored. Results: On the first day, in the conventional group and treated group, the levels of CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, CD 16 +, CD 69 + and CD3+/homologous leucocytic antigen-DR （HLA-DR+ ） were apparently lower than those in the healthy group （P<0.05）, while the CD8+ was significantly higher than that in the healthy group （P<0.05）, and there was no significant difference between the conventional group and the treated group （P>0.05） ; on the 14th days, the levels of CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, CD 16 + , CD 69 + and CD3+/HLA-DR+ of the treated group got closed to healthy subject value, and got even higher than those of conventional group （P<0.05）; CD8+ got close to that of healthy subjects, while obviously lower than that of conventional group （P<0.05）. Conclusion: After serious abdominal trauma, cellular immunity lowered, auxiliary use of AI was beneficial to the restoration of cellular immunity.展开更多
Objective: To explore the anti-cancer mechanism of active ingredients of Astragalus membranaceus (AM) through network pharmacology. Methods: TCMSP, PubChem, STICTH and GeneCards databases were used to predict and scre...Objective: To explore the anti-cancer mechanism of active ingredients of Astragalus membranaceus (AM) through network pharmacology. Methods: TCMSP, PubChem, STICTH and GeneCards databases were used to predict and screen the main active ingredients and anti-cancer targets of AM. Active ingredient-target-disease network was constructed by Cytoscape 3.7.0 software, and protein interaction network was constructed by STRING platform. KEGG signaling pathway and GO biological process of targets were analyzed by Bioconductor database. Results: Twenty-four active ingredients were screened from AM, which acted on 106 cancer targets such as PTGS, NCOA2, ADRB2, PRSS1, NOS2, NOS3, GABRA1. Through these targets, the anti-cancer effect of AM mainly acts on small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, endometrial cancer, enriched in chemical carcinogenesis, Platinum drug resistance, Epstein-Barr virus infection, TNF signaling pathway, Toll-like receptor signaling pathway, p53 signaling pathway, VEGF signaling pathway, NF-kappa B signaling pathway, and PI3K - Akt signaling pathway. Conclusion: This study found that the main anti-cancer compounds of AM are kaempferol, quercetin, 7-O-methylisomucronulatol, formononetin, isorhamnetin, Calycosin, 3,9-di-O-methylnissolin. The main targets include PTGS, PTGS1, NCOA2, ADRB2, PRSS1, NOS2, NOS3, GABRA1, F2. The mechanisms involved in anticancer could be summarized as following: blocking the chemical carcinogenesis, reversing the platinum drug resistance, anti - Epstein - Barrvirus infection, and inhibiting cell proliferation related signaling pathways, such as TNF signaling pathway, Tolllike receptor signaling pathway, p53 signaling pathway, VEGF signaling pathway, NF-kappa B signaling pathway, PI3K - AKT signaling pathway.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the effect of Astragalus injection (AI) on plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors in aged patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Methods: Seventy-two CHF patients were randomly divide...Objective: To investigate the effect of Astragalus injection (AI) on plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors in aged patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Methods: Seventy-two CHF patients were randomly divided into the AI group (36 cases) treated with AI and the control group (36 cases) treated with conventional treatment. Plasma levels of soluble Fas (sFas), soluble Fas ligand (sFasL), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) with monoclonal anti-human antibodies. Besides, New York Heart Association (NYHA) grading was assessed according to improved symptoms and left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were assessed by echocardiogram after 4 weeks of treatment. Results: After 4 weeks of treatment, NYHA grading was markedly improved in the two groups, but it was significantly better in AI group than that in the control group (P<0.05). As compared with the control group, sFas, sFasL,TNF-α and IL-6 in the AI group were obviously lower, the difference between the two groups and between before and after treatment were significant (P<0.05 or P 0.01 ). Moreover, in AI group, LVESV and LVEDV decreased, LVEF increased, which was significantly different than that before treatment (P<0.05), respectively. Conclusion: AI could lower plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors, and is one of the effective drugs in improving cardiac function in the aged patients with CHF.展开更多
BACKGROUND:In studies concerning cell injury induced by cerebral ischemia-reperfusion,current experiments have primarily focused on altered protein levels.In addition,the apoptotic proteins Bax and Bcl-2 have been tho...BACKGROUND:In studies concerning cell injury induced by cerebral ischemia-reperfusion,current experiments have primarily focused on altered protein levels.In addition,the apoptotic proteins Bax and Bcl-2 have been thoroughly studied with regard to initiating neuronal apoptosis. OBJECTIVE:To establish an in vitro model of oxygen-glucose deprivation and reintroduction in the rat hippocampus to simulate cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury;to observe c-Jun N-terminal kinase 3(JNK3) mRNA expression in hippocampal neurons following Astragalus injection;and thus to determine changes in the signaling and downstream pathways of neuronal apoptosis at the cellular and molecular level. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:A randomized,controlled,cellular and molecular experiment was performed at the Department of Central Laboratory,Chengde Medical College from February to June 2008. MATERIALS:Astragalus injection,the main ingredient of astragaloside,was purchased from Chengdu Di'ao Jiuhong Pharmaceutical Manufactory,China.JNK3 mRNA probe and in situ hybridization kit were purchased from Tianjin Haoyang Biological Technology,China,and JNK3 RT-PCR primers were designed by Shanghai Bio-engineering,China. METHODS:Primary cultures of hippocampal neurons derived from Sprague Dawley rats,aged 1-2 days,were established.After 8 days,the hippocampal neurons were assigned to the following interventions:model group,Astragalus group,and vehicle control group,cells were subjected to oxygen-glucose reintroduction after oxygen-glucose deprivation for 30 minutes in sugar-free Earle's solution and a hypoxia device,which contained high-purity nitrogen.The normal control group was subjected to primary culture techniques and was not treated using above-mentioned interventions. In addition,the Astragalus and vehicle control groups were treated with Astragalus injection(0.5 g/L raw drug) or sterile,deionized water at 2 hours prior to oxygen-glucose deprivation,respectively. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:JNK3 mRNA expression was measured by in situ hybridization and RT-PCR at 0,0.5,2,6,24,72,and 120 hours after oxygen-glucose reintroduction. RESULTS:Hippocampal neuronal morphology was normal in the normal control group. Hippocampal neurons exhibited apparent apoptosis-like pathological changes in the model,as well as the vehicle control,groups.The apoptosis-like pathological changes in the hippocampal neurons were less in the Astragalus group.Results from in situ hybridization and RT-PCR showed that JNK3 mRNA expression significantly increased in hippocampal neurons from model group,as well as the vehicle control group,compared with the normal control group(P<0.05).In addition,JNK3 mRNA expression significantly decreased in hippocampal neurons of the Astragalus group,compared with the model group and vehicle control group(P<0.05). CONCLUSION:Astragalus injection inhibited apoptosis-related JNK3 mRNA expression following oxygen-glucose deprivation and reintroduction,and accordingly played a role in inhibiting hippocampal neuronal apoptosis.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of Astragalus Injection (Al) on levels of blood selenium (Se) and cytokines, and T cellular immune function with viral myocarditis (VM) in children. Methods: Eighty children with VM we...Objective: To observe the effect of Astragalus Injection (Al) on levels of blood selenium (Se) and cytokines, and T cellular immune function with viral myocarditis (VM) in children. Methods: Eighty children with VM were randomly divided into 2 groups. The control group consisted of 38 patients, to whom conventional therapy, including energy mixture, vitamin C and coenzyme Q10, etc. were given. The treated group (n = 42), to whom combination therapy of conventional therapy and AI were given. The levels of blood Se and cytokine, including interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and also evaluation of T lymphocyte subsets and cardiac function were observed. Results: The results showed that after treatment, the levels of blood Se were significantly higher (P<0.01), while IL-1, IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly lower (P<0.01) than those before treatment in the control group. The left ventricular end diameter (LVED) were significantly decreased (P<0.01), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) were significantly increased than those before treatment in the treated group(P<0.01, P<0.05). T lymphocyte subsets got normalized (P<0.01), and compared with the control group, the difference was significant ( P <0.01 ). Conclusion. Astragalus membranaceus possesses anti-viral effect, adjusts the balance of cytokine and T cellular immunity, and improves the clinical manifestation and cardiac function. It is an effective approach in treating viral myocarditis.展开更多
The traditional Chinese herb Astragalus membranaceus is a well-known treatment for neurological diseases and is considered to exhibit anti-dementia properties.This study investigated the synergistic effects of magnesi...The traditional Chinese herb Astragalus membranaceus is a well-known treatment for neurological diseases and is considered to exhibit anti-dementia properties.This study investigated the synergistic effects of magnesium ions and Astragalus membranaceus on global brain ischemia in rats.4'-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole staining demonstrated that the number of living neurons was significantly greater in the rat hippocampus after administration of a combination of Astragalus membranaceus and magnesium,compared with a vehicle group,an Astragalus membranaceus alone group,and a magnesium alone group.Western blot assay revealed that cleaved Caspase-3 protein expression was significantly reduced in the rat hippocampus in the combined Astragalus membranaceus and magnesium group compared with the Astragalus membranaceus alone group and the magnesium alone group.The results suggested that the combination of Astragalus membranaceus and magnesium exhibits a stronger neuroprotective effect on global brain ischemia in rats compared with Astragalus membranaceus or magnesium alone.This effect was associated with decreased Caspase-3 expression.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of Astragalus Injection (AI) on left ventricular remodeling in aged patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Methods: Patients with AMI were randomly divided into the AI group (...Objective: To observe the effect of Astragalus Injection (AI) on left ventricular remodeling in aged patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Methods: Patients with AMI were randomly divided into the AI group (46 cases) treated with AI and the control group (46 cases) treated conventionally. Left ventricular end-diastolic volume index (LVEDVI), left ventricular end-systolic volume index (LVESVI), anterior endocardial segmental length (ASL) and posterior endocardial segmental length (PSL) were all assessed by echocardiogram after 1 week and 4 weeks treatment. The cardiac systolic and diastolic functions were detected by nuclide gating cardiac blood pool imaging at the 4th week. Results: After four weeks' treatment, no obvious change of LVEDVI, LVESVI and ASL in the AI group was found, but these indexes increased significantly in the control group, with significant difference shown between the two groups (P<0.05). As compared with the control group, the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular peak ejecting rate (LVPER) and left ventricular peak filling rate (LVPFR) were heightened, the time for peak filling rate (LVTPFR) in the left ventricle was shortened in the AI group.Conclusion: AI is one of the effective drugs in reversing left ventricular remodeling in aged patients with AMI.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of Astragalus Injection on inflammatory factors, chemokines, renal function and humoral immunity in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods:80 patients with pulmonary tubercu...Objective:To investigate the effects of Astragalus Injection on inflammatory factors, chemokines, renal function and humoral immunity in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods:80 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis who were treated in the department of respiratory medicine in our hospital from October 2015 to October 2017 were randomly divided into control group and observation group, 40 cases in each group. Patients in the control group were given levofloxacin treatment;and patients in the observation group were given astragalus injection combined with levofloxacin treatment. Before and after treatment, procalcitonin (PCT), interferon-γ (INF-γ), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), macrophage inflammatory protein-1α (MIP-1 ), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (SCr), uric acid (UA) and immunoglobulin (IgA, IgM, IgG) levels were measured and compared between the patients in the two groups.Result: After treatment, the levels of PCT, INF-γ, MCP-1 and MIP-1 in serum of the patients in the two groups were significantly decreased, and the levels of IgA, IgM and IgG were significantly increased. The changes of the PCT, INF-γ, MCP-1, MIP-1 , IgA, IgM and IgG of patients in the observation group were significantly stronger than those in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the levels of BUN, SCr and UA in serum of patients in the two groups increased significantly. The serum levels of above indexes of patients in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion: Astragalus injection can significantly relieve the inflammatory state of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, reduce the level of chemokines, enhance the renal function and immune function of patients. It has good clinical efficacy.展开更多
The perennial root of Astragalus membranaceus is used as a medicine,while root rot is a main factor causing reduction of quality and commodity value of A. membranaceus. The screening and research of the pathogenic spe...The perennial root of Astragalus membranaceus is used as a medicine,while root rot is a main factor causing reduction of quality and commodity value of A. membranaceus. The screening and research of the pathogenic species and their characteristics could provide theoretical and practical basis for the control of this disease. A pathogenic strain was isolated and purified from the root part of four-year-old A. membranaceus,and identified by morphological and molecular biological methods as Fusarium oxysporum. This study will provide a theoretical basis for the research of the biological characteristics and control of F. oxysporum.展开更多
文摘Parkinson’s disease(PD)is a common neurodegenerative disorder with no cure.Astragalus membranaceus is used in Chinese culture as a food supplement to boost immunity.The present study aimed to explore the neuroprotective effects of total flavonoids extracted from A.membranaceus(TFA)and their protective mechanisms.TFA offered neuroprotection against 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine(MPTP)in the mouse model of Parkinsonism,by improving behavior performance in the gait analysis and pole test,and inhibiting the decline of tyrosine hydroxylase(TH)positive neurons and TH protein expression in substantia nigra of mice.TFA also prevented 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium(MPP+)induced neurotoxicity in SHSY5Y cells,by increasing GSH and GSH/GSSG ratio,and reducing reactive oxygen species.In addition,the neuroprotective effects of TFA were associated with its ability to restore MPTP/MPP+induced downregulation of SLC7A11 and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX-4).In conclusion,we demonstrated that TFA exerted significant neuroprotection against MPTP/MPP+induced neurodegeneration by inhibiting ferroptosis through the regulation of SLC7A11/GPX-4 axis,suggesting the use of TFA as a possible food supplement in the prevention of PD.
基金Supported by the Health Industry Scientific Research Special Funding Subproject(No.200902008-04)
文摘Objective:To assess the efficacy and safety of Astragalus membranaceus Injection combined with conventional therapy in the treatment of viral myocarditis.Methods:Randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment compared with conventional treatment alone were included.Study population characteristics and outcome results were extracted independently by two assessors.Meta-analysis was performed for data available.Results:Six RCTs,involving 639 participants,were included in this study.The methodological quality of the included trials was generally low,and there was high risk of publication bias in the included trials.The total effective rate of A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment was significantly higher than that of conventional treatment alone.Compared with conventional treatment,the cointervention treatment group showed significant recovery in myocardium enzyme levels and electrocardiography.Two RCTs reported there were no adverse effects from A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment.Conclusion:A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment appeared to be more efficacious compared with conventional treatment alone for treating viral myocarditis.However,this conclusion should be cautiously interpreted due to low methodological quality,small sample size,limited number of trials,and high risk of publication bias and other unidentified risks of bias.The safety of A.membranaceus Injection combined with conventional treatment remains uncertain.
基金This study was supported by the Chinese Traditional Medicine Foundation of Guangdong Province, China (No. 1040051).
文摘Background The mechanism of mucosal damage induced by ischemia-reperfusion (IR) after hemorrhagic shock is complex; mast cells (MC) degranulation is associated with the mucosal damage. Astragalus membranaceus can protect intestinal mucosa against intestinal oxidative damage after hemorrhagic shock, and some antioxidant agents could prevent MC against degranulation. This study aimed to observe the effects of astragalus membranaceus injection on the activity of intestinal mucosal mast cells (IMMC) after hemorrhage shock-reperfusion in rats Methods Thirty-two Wistar rats were randomly divided into the normal group, model group, low dosage group, (treated with Astragalus membranacaus injection, 10 g crude medication/kg) and high dosage group (treated with Astragalus membranacaus injection, 20 g crude medication/kg). The rat model of hemorrhagic shock-reperfusion was induced by hemorrhage for 60 minutes followed by 90 minutes of reperfusion. The animals were administrated with 3 ml of the test drug solution before reperfusion. At the end of study, intestinal pathology, ultrastructure of IMMC, and expression of tryptase were assayed. The levels of malondisldehyde (MDA), TNF-α, histamine, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in intestine were detected, and the number of IMMC was counted. Results The Chiu’s score of the rats in the model group was higher than in other groups (P<0.01). The Chiu’s score in the high dosage group was higher than that in the low dosage group (P<0.05). Hemorrhage-reperfusion induced IMMC degranulation: Astragalus membranaceus injection attenuated this degranulation. Expression of tryptase and the number of IMMC in the model group increased compared with the other groups (P<0.01) and was significantly reduced by the treatments of Astragalus membranaceus injection at both doses. There was no significant difference between the two treatment groups (P>0.05). MDA content and concentration of TNF-α in the model group were higher than that in the other three groups (P<0.05), and the concentration of TNF-α in the low dosage group was higher than that in the high dosage group (P<0.05). SOD activity and the concentration of histamine in the model group were lower than the other three groups (P<0.05). There was a negative correlation betweenthe Chiu’s score and the concentration of histamine and a positive correlation between the Chiu’s score and the concentration of TNF-α and between the SOD activity and the concentration of histamine in the four groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Astragalus membranaceus injection may reduce the damage to small intestine mucosa by inhibiting the activated IMMC after hemorrhagic shock.
基金Supported by Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(GZYDCHZ[2019]42)National Key R&D Plan(2019YFC1712500)Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Planning Project(QKHHBZ[2020]3003).
文摘[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Astragalus membranaceus in different groups on energy metabolism and CNTF protein expression in skeletal muscle of exercise-induced fatigue rats.[Methods]Thirty-five clean male SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group,and low-,meddle-and high-dose groups of A.membranaceus aqueous solution,with 7 rats in each group.The low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose groups were given by gavage at 0.65,1.3 and 2.6 g/kg,respectively,while the normal group and the model group were given normal food and water.The weight of rats was observed.The contents of serum urea,lactate,muscle glycogen,liver glycogen and CNTF expression were detected.[Results]After modeling,compared with the normal group,the serum lactate and urea contents of rats in the model group significantly increased(P<0.01),while the muscle glycogen content(P<0.01)and liver glycogen content(P<0.05)of the skeletal muscle significantly decreased.Compared with the model group,the low-,meddle-and high-dose groups of A.membranaceus significantly reduced the levels of lactate and urea in serum(P<0.01),while the levels of muscle glycogen and liver glycogen in the skeletal muscle significantly increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).[Conclusions]This study provides a good research foundation for the treatment of exercise-induced fatigue using traditional Chinese herb A.membranaceus in modern clinical practice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81473538,81873189)the Key R&D Program of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,China(2017BY079,2018ZWYQ0077)China Agricultural Research System(CARS-21)
文摘As a traditional Chinese medicine,the root of Astragalus membranaceus var.mongholicus(AMM)or A.membranaceus(AM)has been widely used in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years.Till now,the flavonoids,phenolic acids and saponins are considered as the main active components contributing to their therapeutic effect in these plants.In order to clarify the distribution and contents of these compounds in different organs of these plants,a rapid and sensitive analytical method for simultaneous determination of 25 active compounds including seven types(i.e.dihydroflavones,isoflavane,isoflavones,flavones,pterocarpans,phenolic acid and saponins)within 10 min was established using ultra-pressure liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry(UPLCeMS/MS).Then,the established method was fully validated and successfully applied to the determination of the contents of these analytes in different parts(root,rhizome,stem,leaf and flower)of AMM and AM.The results indicated that the contents of the same type of compounds in two different species plants were significantly different.Moreover,the obvious differences were also found for the distribution and contents of different type of compounds in five organs of the same species.The present study could provide necessary information for the rational development and utilization of AMM and AM resource.
基金Supported by the HKBU Faculty Research Grant FRG/02-03/Ⅱ-64
文摘AIM: To investigate the protective effects of Astragalus membranaceus(Am) against hapten-induced colitis in male Sprague-Dawley rats as well as its underlying mechanism.METHODS: Experimental colitis was induced in rats by enema administration of 2,4-dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (DNBS). Rats were either pretreated with Am extract (2 or 4 g/kg, p.o. once daily) starting from 10 d before DNBS enema, or received Am post-treatment (2 or 4 g/kg, p.o.twice daily) on the three consecutive days following DNBS administration. Colonic lesion area and histological damage were determined, while the activities of myeloperoxidase (MPO) and xanthine oxidase, as well as reduced glutathione (GSH) content were measured in the excised colonic tissues. Besides, protein expression of inducible nitrite oxide synthase (iNOS), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and P-selectin was also detected by Western blot analysis.RESULTS: Our findings had shown that both macroscopic lesion area and histological colonic damage induced by DNBS were significantly reduced by both Am pre- and post-treatments. These were accompanied by attenuation of the elevated colonic MPO activity and downregulation of the iNOS, P-selectin, and ICAM-1 protein expression.Besides, deprivation of colonic GSH level under colitis condition was also preserved.CONCLUSION: These results demonstrate that Am possesses both preventive and therapeutic potential in experimental colitis. The anti-inflammatory actions involve anti-oxidation along with inhibition of adhesion molecule synthesis in the colonic tissues.
基金Supported by the Chinese Traditional Medicine Foundation of Guangdong Province, China, No. 102061
文摘AIM: To study the protective effect of Astragalus membranaceus on intestinal mucosa reperfusion injury and its mechanism after hemorrhagic shock in rats.METHODS: A total of 32 SD rats were randomly divided into four groups (n = 8, each group): normal group,model group, low dosage group (treated with 10 g/kg Astragalus membranaceus) and high dosage group (treated with 20 g/kg Astragalus membranaceus). The model of hemorrhagic shock for 60 min and reperfusion for 90 min was established. Therapeutic solution (3 mL)was administrated before reperfusion. At the end of the study, the observed intestinal pathology was analyzed. The blood concentrations of lactic acid (LD), nitric oxide (NO),endothelin-1 (ET-1), malondialdehyde (MDA) and the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) in intestinal mucosa were determined.RESULTS: The intestinal mucosa pathology showed severe damage in model group and low dosage group,slight damage in high dosage group and no obvious damage in normal group. The Chiu's score in low dose group and high dose group was significantly lower than that in model group. The content of MDA in model group was higher than that in low and high dose groups, while that in high dose group was almost the same as in normal group. The activity of SOD and GSH-PX was the lowest in model group and significantly higher in high dose group than in normal and low dose groups. The concentrations of LD and ET-1 in model group were the highest. The concentrations of NO in model group and low dose group were significantly lower than those in high dose group and normal group.CONCLUSION: High dose Astragalus membranaeus has much better protective effect on hemorrhagic shockreperfusion injury of intestinal mucosa than low dose Astragalus membranaceus. The mechanism may be that Astragalus membranaceus can improve antioxidative effect and regulate NO/ET level during hemorrhagic reperfusion.
文摘A new isoflavane named astraganoside,together with five known compounds had been isolated from the processed Astragralus membranaceus.The structure of the novel compound was elucidated as(3R,4R)-3-(2-hydroxy-3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)chroman- 4,7-diol-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(1)based on spectroscopic methods including UV,IR,ESI-MS,1D NMR and 2D NMR techniques.
基金This research was financially supported by the key program of National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 30530870）.
文摘Two new saponins named mongholicoside A (1) and mongholicoside B (2) were isolated from the aerial part of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus. Their structures were determined by 1D and 2D NMR, ESI-MS techniques and chemical methods.
文摘Huang Qi(黄芪Astragalus membranaceus)is a well-known and widely used herb in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)tonic preparations.It has been used for many ailments over the last 2000 years.Flavonoids,saponins,and polysaccharides have been shown to be the main compounds responsible for the biological and pharmacological activities,especially the immunomodulatory properties,of such tonic preparations.This review summarizes the published data on Astragalus extracts and fractions and the natural compounds responsible for the immunomodulatory activity with special reference to the modulation of nuclear factor-kappa B and related pathways(e.g.,Nrf2).In addition,this review highlights the importance of Astragalus membranaceus in TCM for treating patients with diseases related to immunocompromised conditions,such as cancer and diabetes.
文摘Objective: To explore the change of serious abdominal traumatic patients’ cellular immunity and the effect of Astragalus Injection （AI） on it. Methods: Sixty-three serious abdominal traumatic patients were randomly assigned into two groups, the conventional group and the treated group, patients in the conventional group were given conventional treatment, while others in the treated group were given conventional treatment as the basis, with AI 20 ml was added into 250 ml of 5% glucose solution given through intravenous dripping, and then on the first day and 14th day, their T cell activated antigens as well as that of 10 healthy subjects were monitored. Results: On the first day, in the conventional group and treated group, the levels of CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, CD 16 +, CD 69 + and CD3+/homologous leucocytic antigen-DR （HLA-DR+ ） were apparently lower than those in the healthy group （P<0.05）, while the CD8+ was significantly higher than that in the healthy group （P<0.05）, and there was no significant difference between the conventional group and the treated group （P>0.05） ; on the 14th days, the levels of CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+, CD 16 + , CD 69 + and CD3+/HLA-DR+ of the treated group got closed to healthy subject value, and got even higher than those of conventional group （P<0.05）; CD8+ got close to that of healthy subjects, while obviously lower than that of conventional group （P<0.05）. Conclusion: After serious abdominal trauma, cellular immunity lowered, auxiliary use of AI was beneficial to the restoration of cellular immunity.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China Regional Science Fund Project (81673862, 81660833, 81760814)Guizhou Provincial Department of Education Project (Qian jiao yan he GZS ZI[2016]08)+2 种基金Guizhou Postgraduate Workstation Program (Educational Hall) Project (Qian jiao yan he JYSZ ZI[2014]018)Guizhou Science and Technology Department Project [Qian ke he ren cai(2016)4032]Guizhou Provincial Organization Department Project (Qian ren ban fa[2018] No. 3).
文摘Objective: To explore the anti-cancer mechanism of active ingredients of Astragalus membranaceus (AM) through network pharmacology. Methods: TCMSP, PubChem, STICTH and GeneCards databases were used to predict and screen the main active ingredients and anti-cancer targets of AM. Active ingredient-target-disease network was constructed by Cytoscape 3.7.0 software, and protein interaction network was constructed by STRING platform. KEGG signaling pathway and GO biological process of targets were analyzed by Bioconductor database. Results: Twenty-four active ingredients were screened from AM, which acted on 106 cancer targets such as PTGS, NCOA2, ADRB2, PRSS1, NOS2, NOS3, GABRA1. Through these targets, the anti-cancer effect of AM mainly acts on small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, endometrial cancer, enriched in chemical carcinogenesis, Platinum drug resistance, Epstein-Barr virus infection, TNF signaling pathway, Toll-like receptor signaling pathway, p53 signaling pathway, VEGF signaling pathway, NF-kappa B signaling pathway, and PI3K - Akt signaling pathway. Conclusion: This study found that the main anti-cancer compounds of AM are kaempferol, quercetin, 7-O-methylisomucronulatol, formononetin, isorhamnetin, Calycosin, 3,9-di-O-methylnissolin. The main targets include PTGS, PTGS1, NCOA2, ADRB2, PRSS1, NOS2, NOS3, GABRA1, F2. The mechanisms involved in anticancer could be summarized as following: blocking the chemical carcinogenesis, reversing the platinum drug resistance, anti - Epstein - Barrvirus infection, and inhibiting cell proliferation related signaling pathways, such as TNF signaling pathway, Tolllike receptor signaling pathway, p53 signaling pathway, VEGF signaling pathway, NF-kappa B signaling pathway, PI3K - AKT signaling pathway.
文摘Objective: To investigate the effect of Astragalus injection (AI) on plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors in aged patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Methods: Seventy-two CHF patients were randomly divided into the AI group (36 cases) treated with AI and the control group (36 cases) treated with conventional treatment. Plasma levels of soluble Fas (sFas), soluble Fas ligand (sFasL), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) with monoclonal anti-human antibodies. Besides, New York Heart Association (NYHA) grading was assessed according to improved symptoms and left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were assessed by echocardiogram after 4 weeks of treatment. Results: After 4 weeks of treatment, NYHA grading was markedly improved in the two groups, but it was significantly better in AI group than that in the control group (P<0.05). As compared with the control group, sFas, sFasL,TNF-α and IL-6 in the AI group were obviously lower, the difference between the two groups and between before and after treatment were significant (P<0.05 or P 0.01 ). Moreover, in AI group, LVESV and LVEDV decreased, LVEF increased, which was significantly different than that before treatment (P<0.05), respectively. Conclusion: AI could lower plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors, and is one of the effective drugs in improving cardiac function in the aged patients with CHF.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,No.C2006000865
文摘BACKGROUND:In studies concerning cell injury induced by cerebral ischemia-reperfusion,current experiments have primarily focused on altered protein levels.In addition,the apoptotic proteins Bax and Bcl-2 have been thoroughly studied with regard to initiating neuronal apoptosis. OBJECTIVE:To establish an in vitro model of oxygen-glucose deprivation and reintroduction in the rat hippocampus to simulate cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury;to observe c-Jun N-terminal kinase 3(JNK3) mRNA expression in hippocampal neurons following Astragalus injection;and thus to determine changes in the signaling and downstream pathways of neuronal apoptosis at the cellular and molecular level. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:A randomized,controlled,cellular and molecular experiment was performed at the Department of Central Laboratory,Chengde Medical College from February to June 2008. MATERIALS:Astragalus injection,the main ingredient of astragaloside,was purchased from Chengdu Di'ao Jiuhong Pharmaceutical Manufactory,China.JNK3 mRNA probe and in situ hybridization kit were purchased from Tianjin Haoyang Biological Technology,China,and JNK3 RT-PCR primers were designed by Shanghai Bio-engineering,China. METHODS:Primary cultures of hippocampal neurons derived from Sprague Dawley rats,aged 1-2 days,were established.After 8 days,the hippocampal neurons were assigned to the following interventions:model group,Astragalus group,and vehicle control group,cells were subjected to oxygen-glucose reintroduction after oxygen-glucose deprivation for 30 minutes in sugar-free Earle's solution and a hypoxia device,which contained high-purity nitrogen.The normal control group was subjected to primary culture techniques and was not treated using above-mentioned interventions. In addition,the Astragalus and vehicle control groups were treated with Astragalus injection(0.5 g/L raw drug) or sterile,deionized water at 2 hours prior to oxygen-glucose deprivation,respectively. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:JNK3 mRNA expression was measured by in situ hybridization and RT-PCR at 0,0.5,2,6,24,72,and 120 hours after oxygen-glucose reintroduction. RESULTS:Hippocampal neuronal morphology was normal in the normal control group. Hippocampal neurons exhibited apparent apoptosis-like pathological changes in the model,as well as the vehicle control,groups.The apoptosis-like pathological changes in the hippocampal neurons were less in the Astragalus group.Results from in situ hybridization and RT-PCR showed that JNK3 mRNA expression significantly increased in hippocampal neurons from model group,as well as the vehicle control group,compared with the normal control group(P<0.05).In addition,JNK3 mRNA expression significantly decreased in hippocampal neurons of the Astragalus group,compared with the model group and vehicle control group(P<0.05). CONCLUSION:Astragalus injection inhibited apoptosis-related JNK3 mRNA expression following oxygen-glucose deprivation and reintroduction,and accordingly played a role in inhibiting hippocampal neuronal apoptosis.
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of Astragalus Injection (Al) on levels of blood selenium (Se) and cytokines, and T cellular immune function with viral myocarditis (VM) in children. Methods: Eighty children with VM were randomly divided into 2 groups. The control group consisted of 38 patients, to whom conventional therapy, including energy mixture, vitamin C and coenzyme Q10, etc. were given. The treated group (n = 42), to whom combination therapy of conventional therapy and AI were given. The levels of blood Se and cytokine, including interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and also evaluation of T lymphocyte subsets and cardiac function were observed. Results: The results showed that after treatment, the levels of blood Se were significantly higher (P<0.01), while IL-1, IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly lower (P<0.01) than those before treatment in the control group. The left ventricular end diameter (LVED) were significantly decreased (P<0.01), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) were significantly increased than those before treatment in the treated group(P<0.01, P<0.05). T lymphocyte subsets got normalized (P<0.01), and compared with the control group, the difference was significant ( P <0.01 ). Conclusion. Astragalus membranaceus possesses anti-viral effect, adjusts the balance of cytokine and T cellular immunity, and improves the clinical manifestation and cardiac function. It is an effective approach in treating viral myocarditis.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81000498the Natural Science Foundation of Nanjing Medical University, No. 09MJMUM107
文摘The traditional Chinese herb Astragalus membranaceus is a well-known treatment for neurological diseases and is considered to exhibit anti-dementia properties.This study investigated the synergistic effects of magnesium ions and Astragalus membranaceus on global brain ischemia in rats.4'-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole staining demonstrated that the number of living neurons was significantly greater in the rat hippocampus after administration of a combination of Astragalus membranaceus and magnesium,compared with a vehicle group,an Astragalus membranaceus alone group,and a magnesium alone group.Western blot assay revealed that cleaved Caspase-3 protein expression was significantly reduced in the rat hippocampus in the combined Astragalus membranaceus and magnesium group compared with the Astragalus membranaceus alone group and the magnesium alone group.The results suggested that the combination of Astragalus membranaceus and magnesium exhibits a stronger neuroprotective effect on global brain ischemia in rats compared with Astragalus membranaceus or magnesium alone.This effect was associated with decreased Caspase-3 expression.
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of Astragalus Injection (AI) on left ventricular remodeling in aged patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Methods: Patients with AMI were randomly divided into the AI group (46 cases) treated with AI and the control group (46 cases) treated conventionally. Left ventricular end-diastolic volume index (LVEDVI), left ventricular end-systolic volume index (LVESVI), anterior endocardial segmental length (ASL) and posterior endocardial segmental length (PSL) were all assessed by echocardiogram after 1 week and 4 weeks treatment. The cardiac systolic and diastolic functions were detected by nuclide gating cardiac blood pool imaging at the 4th week. Results: After four weeks' treatment, no obvious change of LVEDVI, LVESVI and ASL in the AI group was found, but these indexes increased significantly in the control group, with significant difference shown between the two groups (P<0.05). As compared with the control group, the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular peak ejecting rate (LVPER) and left ventricular peak filling rate (LVPFR) were heightened, the time for peak filling rate (LVTPFR) in the left ventricle was shortened in the AI group.Conclusion: AI is one of the effective drugs in reversing left ventricular remodeling in aged patients with AMI.
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of Astragalus Injection on inflammatory factors, chemokines, renal function and humoral immunity in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods:80 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis who were treated in the department of respiratory medicine in our hospital from October 2015 to October 2017 were randomly divided into control group and observation group, 40 cases in each group. Patients in the control group were given levofloxacin treatment;and patients in the observation group were given astragalus injection combined with levofloxacin treatment. Before and after treatment, procalcitonin (PCT), interferon-γ (INF-γ), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), macrophage inflammatory protein-1α (MIP-1 ), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (SCr), uric acid (UA) and immunoglobulin (IgA, IgM, IgG) levels were measured and compared between the patients in the two groups.Result: After treatment, the levels of PCT, INF-γ, MCP-1 and MIP-1 in serum of the patients in the two groups were significantly decreased, and the levels of IgA, IgM and IgG were significantly increased. The changes of the PCT, INF-γ, MCP-1, MIP-1 , IgA, IgM and IgG of patients in the observation group were significantly stronger than those in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the levels of BUN, SCr and UA in serum of patients in the two groups increased significantly. The serum levels of above indexes of patients in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion: Astragalus injection can significantly relieve the inflammatory state of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, reduce the level of chemokines, enhance the renal function and immune function of patients. It has good clinical efficacy.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21462044,No.30860036)
文摘The perennial root of Astragalus membranaceus is used as a medicine,while root rot is a main factor causing reduction of quality and commodity value of A. membranaceus. The screening and research of the pathogenic species and their characteristics could provide theoretical and practical basis for the control of this disease. A pathogenic strain was isolated and purified from the root part of four-year-old A. membranaceus,and identified by morphological and molecular biological methods as Fusarium oxysporum. This study will provide a theoretical basis for the research of the biological characteristics and control of F. oxysporum.
