Objective:To evaluate the effect of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA)on thioacetamide-induced liver fibrosis.Methods:Thioacetamide was administered to rats intraperitoneally in doses of 200 mg/kg twice a week for 12 weeks...Objective:To evaluate the effect of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA)on thioacetamide-induced liver fibrosis.Methods:Thioacetamide was administered to rats intraperitoneally in doses of 200 mg/kg twice a week for 12 weeks.Thioacetamide-intoxicated rats were given silymarin(50 mg/kg)or HSYA(5 mg/kg)orally every day for 8 weeks.Liver enzymes,fibrosis markers,histological changes as well as immunohistochemistry of TNF-α,IL-6,p21,α-SMA,and caspase-3 were examined.The effect of HSYA on HSC-T6 activation/proliferation and apoptosis was also determined in vitro.Results:HSYA decreased liver enzymes,TNF-α,IL-6,and p21 expressions,hepatic PDGF-B,TIMP-1,TGF-β1,and hydroxyproline levels,as well as fibrosis score(S2 vs.S4)compared to the thioacetamide group.HSYA also downregulatedα-SMA while increasing caspase-3 expression.Surprisingly,at 500μg/mL,HSYA had only a slightly suppressive effect on HSC proliferation,with a 9.5%reduction.However,it significantly reduced TGF-β1,inhibitedα-SMA expression,induced caspase-3 expression,and promoted cell senescence.Conclusions:HSYA may be a potential therapeutic agent for delaying and reversing the progression of liver fibrosis.More research on HSYA at higher doses and for a longer period is warranted.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effect and possible mechanism of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA) on human immortalized keratinocyte cell proliferation and migration.Methods:HaCaT cells were treated with HSYA.Cell prolifera...Objective:To investigate the effect and possible mechanism of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA) on human immortalized keratinocyte cell proliferation and migration.Methods:HaCaT cells were treated with HSYA.Cell proliferation was detected by the cell counting kit-8 assay,and cell migration was measured using wound healing assay and Transwell migration assay.The mRNA and protein expression levels of heparin-binding epidermal growth factor(EGF)-like growth factor(HBEGF),EGF receptor(EGFR),phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K),protein kinase B(AKT),mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α) were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR) and Western blot,respectively.Circ_0084443-overexpressing HaCaT cells and empty plasmid HaCaT cells were constructed using the lentiviral stable transfection and treated with HSYA.The expression of circ_0084443 was detected by qRT-PCR.Results:HSYA(800 μmol/L) significantly promoted HaCaT cell proliferation and migration(P<0.05or P<0.01).It also increased the mRNA and protein expression levels of HBEGF,EGFR,PI3K,AKT,mTOR and HIF-1α,and increased the phosphorylation levels of PI3K and AKT(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Furthermore,HSYA promoted HaCaT cell proliferation and migration via the HBEGF/EGFR and PI3K/AKT/m TOR signaling pathways(P<0.01).Circ_0084443 attenuated the mRNA expression levels of HBEGF,EGFR,PI3K,AKT,mTOR and HIF-1α(P<0.05).HSYA inhibited the circ_0084443 expression,further antagonized the inhibition of circ_0084443on HBEGF,EGFR,PI3K,AKT,m TOR and HIF-1α,and promoted the proliferation of circ_0084443-overexpressing HaCaT cells(P<0.05 or P<0.01).However,HSYA could not influence the inhibitory effect of circ_0084443 on HaCaT cell migration(P>0.05).Conclusion:HSYA played an accelerative role in HaCaT cell proliferation and migration,which may be attributable to activating HBEGF/EGFR and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways,and had a particular inhibitory effect on the keratinocyte negative regulator circ_0084443.展开更多
Osteosarcoma is a very serious primary bone cancer with a high death rate and a dismal prognosis.Since there is no permanent therapy for this condition,it is necessary to develop a cure.Therefore,this investigation wa...Osteosarcoma is a very serious primary bone cancer with a high death rate and a dismal prognosis.Since there is no permanent therapy for this condition,it is necessary to develop a cure.Therefore,this investigation was carried out to assess the impacts and biological functions of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HYSA)in osteosarcoma cell lines(MG63).In this investigational study,MG63 cells were utilized.Microarray experiments,quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR),immunofluorescent staining,extracellular acidification rate(ECAR),oxygen consumption rate(OCR),glucose consumption,lactate production,and ATP levels,proliferation assay,5-Ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine(EDU)staining,and Western blot were performed.In MG63 cells,HYSA lowered cell proliferation and metastasis rates,suppressed EDU cell number,and enhanced caspase-3/9 activity levels.HYSA reduced the Warburg effect and induced ferroptosis(FPT)in MG63 cells.Inhibiting ferroptosis diminished HYSA’s anti-cancer activities in MG63 cells.The stimulation of the HIF-1α/SLC7A11 pathway decreased HYSA’s anti-cancer activities in MG63 cells.HIF-1αis one target spot for HYSA in a model of osteosarcoma cancer(OC).HYSA altered HIF-1α’s thermophoretic activity;following binding with HYSA,HIF-1α’s melting point increased from~55°C to~60°C.HYSA significantly enhanced the thermal stability of exogenous WT HIF-1αwhile not affecting Mut HIF-1α,suggesting that ARG-311,GLY-312,GLN-347,and GLN-387 may be involved in the interaction between HIF-1αand HYSA.Conclusively,our study revealed that HYSA induced FPT and reduced the Warburg effect of OC through mitochondrial damage by HIF-1α/HK2/SLC7A11 pathway.HYSA is a possible therapeutic option for OC or other cancers.展开更多
Objective: To examine the protective effects of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA) against the senescence of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) induced by D-galactose(D-gal) in vitro, and investigate the potential mechanism invo...Objective: To examine the protective effects of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA) against the senescence of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) induced by D-galactose(D-gal) in vitro, and investigate the potential mechanism involved.Methods: Grouping experiment, Normal control(NC) group: conventional culture with complete medium;Senescence group: MSCs were cultured for 48 h with complete medium containing 10 g/L D-gal;HSYA group: on the basis of senescence induction, HSYA with the suitable concentration was used to protect MSCs. The key experimental indices associated with oxidative stress, inflammatory response, cell senescence, proliferation and apoptosis were measured through chemical colorimetry, β-galactosidase staining, Ed U incorporation and flow cytometry, respectively. The relative quantity(RQ) of proteins related closely to cell proliferation, apoptosis, and NF-κB signaling were measured by Western blotting.Results: As compared with Senescence group, treatment with HSYA(120 mg/L) effectively ameliorated the adverse situation of MSCs. Oxidation stress and inflammation along with D-Gal induction was dramatically alleviated in MSCs;The β-Gal-positive staining indicated that MSC senescence was significantly mitigated;The proliferative capability of MSCs was significantly increased by up-regulating PCNA and inhibiting p16 expression;The anti-apoptotic effect on MSCs was exerted by down-regulating the RQ of cleaved Caspase-3 and Bax;The activity of NF-κB signaling in MSCs was notably suppressed through inhibiting phosphorylation of IKKβ and p65.Conclusion: HSYA(120 mg/L) significantly delayed the D-Gal-induced senescence process in MSCs through attenuating inflammatory reaction and oxidative stress, and suppressing the activity of NF-κB signaling.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA), an active ingredient of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine Carthamus tinctorius L., on lung inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis induced by bleomyci...Objective: To observe the effect of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA), an active ingredient of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine Carthamus tinctorius L., on lung inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis induced by bleomycin(BLM) in rats. Methods: Animals were divided into 6 groups including normal group, model group, three HSYA groups and dexamethasone(DXM) group. Three doses of HSYA(35.6, 53.3, and 80.0 mg·kg^(–1)·day^(–1)) were intraperitoneally(i.p.) injected in rats for 3 weeks after BLM administration and DXM was used as the positive control(n=8 or 12). Arterial blood gas was assayed and morphological changes were observed. Lung mRNA expressions of tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α, interleukin(IL)-1β, IL-6 and some cytokines in lung tissue were detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Nuclear factor-κB p65 or α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA) protein distribution in rat lung tissue was observed by immunohistochemistry. Results: On the 7 th day after BLM administration, lung tissue showed serious inflammation. Treatment with HSYA or DXM ameliorated lung inflammation. After treatment with HSYA or DXM, oxygen partial pressure(PaO_2) increased(HSYA 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.01) and CO_2 partial pressure(PaCO_2) decreased(HSYA 53.3, 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.05). Moreover, the mRNA expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6; and the number of NF-κB p65 positive cells was lower in HSYA 53.3 and 80.0 mg·kg^(–1) groups than those in the model group(all P<0.05). Twenty-one days after BLM administration, HSYA or DXM treatment ameliorated fibrosis, increased PaO_2(HSYA 53.3, 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.01), and decreased PaCO_2(53.3 and 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.05). Further, the mRNA expression of TGF-β1, α-SMA, and collagen Ⅰ as well as the number of α-SMA positive cells increased in the model group and HSYA can attenuate these changes(53.3, 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.05). Hematoxylin and eosin and Masson's trichrome staining indicated that the fibrosis and collagen deposition were ameliorated in HSYA groups(53.3, 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.05). Conclusion: HSYA could alleviate acute lung inflammation and chronic pulmonary fibrosis induced by BLM in rats.展开更多
Objective:To assess the effect and safety of Hydroxysafflor Yellow A for Injection(HSYAI)in treating patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS)and blood stasis syndrome(BSS).Methods:A multicenter,randomized,double-blind...Objective:To assess the effect and safety of Hydroxysafflor Yellow A for Injection(HSYAI)in treating patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS)and blood stasis syndrome(BSS).Methods:A multicenter,randomized,double-blind,multiple-dose,active-controlled phaseⅡtrial was conducted at 9 centers in China from July 2013 to September 2015.Patients with moderate or severe AIS and BSS were randomly assigned to low-,medium-,high-dose HSYAI groups(25,50 and 70 mg/d HSYAI by intravenous infusion,respectively),and a control group(Dengzhan Xixin Injection(灯盏细辛注射液,DZXXI)30 mL/d by intravenous infusion),for 14 consecutive days.The primary outcome was the Modified Rankin Scale(mRS)score 1 at days 90 after treatment.The secondary outcomes included the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score 1,Barthel Index(BI)score 95,and BSS score reduced 30%from baseline at days 14,30,60,and 90 after treatment.The safety outcomes included any adverse events during 90 days after treatment.Results:Of the 266 patients included in the effectiveness analysis,66,67,65 and 68 cases were in the low-,medium-,and high-dose HSYAI and control groups,respectively.The proportions of patients in the medium-and high-dose HSYAI groups with mRS score 1 at days 90 after treatment were significantly larger than the control group(P<0.05).The incidences of favorable outcomes of NIHSS and BI at days 90 after treatment as well as satisfactory improvement of BSS at days 30 and 60 after treatment in the medium-and high-dose HSYAI groups were all significantly higher than the control group(P<0.05).No significant difference was reported among the 4 groups in any specific adverse events(P>0.05).Conclusions:HSYAI was safe and well-tolerated at all doses for treating AIS patients with BSS.The medium(50 mg/d)or high dose(75 mg/d)might be the optimal dose for a phaseⅢtrial.展开更多
Chronic stress plays a critical role in the etiology of sporadic Alzheimer's disease(AD).However,there are currently no effective drugs that can target chronic stress to prevent AD.In this study,we explored the ne...Chronic stress plays a critical role in the etiology of sporadic Alzheimer's disease(AD).However,there are currently no effective drugs that can target chronic stress to prevent AD.In this study,we explored the neuroprotective effect of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA)against chronic mild stress(CMS)-induced memory impairments in mice and the underlying mechanism.The Morris water maze test showed that HSYA significantly reduced CMS-induced learning and memory impairments in mice.HSYA increased the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)and activated downstream tropomyosin-related kinase B(TrkB)and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)signaling.HSYA decreased the expression of regulator of calcineurin 1-1L(RCAN1-1L)that could promote the activity of glycogen synthase kinase-3β(GSK-3β).HSYA also attenuated tau phosphorylation by inhibiting the activity of GSK-3βand cyclin-dependent kinase-5(Cdk5).Our data indicated that HSYA has protective effects against CMS-induced BDNF downregulation,tau phosphorylation and memory impairments.HSYA may be a promising therapeutic candidate for AD by targeting chronic stress.展开更多
The regulatory mechanism of the MBW(MYB-bHLH-WD40) complex in safflower(Carthamus tinctorius) remains unclear. In the present study,we show that the separate overexpression of the genes CtbHLH41, CtMYB63, and CtWD40-6...The regulatory mechanism of the MBW(MYB-bHLH-WD40) complex in safflower(Carthamus tinctorius) remains unclear. In the present study,we show that the separate overexpression of the genes CtbHLH41, CtMYB63, and CtWD40-6 in Arabidopsis thaliana increased anthocyanin and procyanidin contents in the transgenic plants and partially rescued the trichome reduction phenotype of the corresponding bhlh41, myb63,and wd40-6 single mutants. Overexpression of CtbHLH41, CtMYB63, or CtWD40-6 in safflower significantly increased the content of the natural pigment hydroxysafflor yellow A(HYSA)and negatively regulated safflower petal size.Yeast-two-hybrid, functional, and genetic assays demonstrated that the safflower E3 ligase CtBB1(BIG BROTHER 1) can ubiquitinate CtbHLH41,marking it for degradation through the 26S proteasome and negatively regulating flavonoid accumulation. CtMYB63/CtWD40-6 enhanced the transcriptional activity of CtbHLH41 on the CtDFR(dihydroflavonol 4-reductase) promoter.We propose that the MBW-CtBB1 regulatory module may play an important role in coordinating HYSA accumulation with other response mechanisms.展开更多
基金funded by Theodore Bilharz Research Institute (grant number:ID-MS-99/A,Principal investigator:Naglaa M.El-Lakkany).
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effect of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA)on thioacetamide-induced liver fibrosis.Methods:Thioacetamide was administered to rats intraperitoneally in doses of 200 mg/kg twice a week for 12 weeks.Thioacetamide-intoxicated rats were given silymarin(50 mg/kg)or HSYA(5 mg/kg)orally every day for 8 weeks.Liver enzymes,fibrosis markers,histological changes as well as immunohistochemistry of TNF-α,IL-6,p21,α-SMA,and caspase-3 were examined.The effect of HSYA on HSC-T6 activation/proliferation and apoptosis was also determined in vitro.Results:HSYA decreased liver enzymes,TNF-α,IL-6,and p21 expressions,hepatic PDGF-B,TIMP-1,TGF-β1,and hydroxyproline levels,as well as fibrosis score(S2 vs.S4)compared to the thioacetamide group.HSYA also downregulatedα-SMA while increasing caspase-3 expression.Surprisingly,at 500μg/mL,HSYA had only a slightly suppressive effect on HSC proliferation,with a 9.5%reduction.However,it significantly reduced TGF-β1,inhibitedα-SMA expression,induced caspase-3 expression,and promoted cell senescence.Conclusions:HSYA may be a potential therapeutic agent for delaying and reversing the progression of liver fibrosis.More research on HSYA at higher doses and for a longer period is warranted.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Fund of Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Department (No.20180530070)Science and Technology Innovation Foundation of Dalian (No.2020JJ27SN073)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the effect and possible mechanism of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA) on human immortalized keratinocyte cell proliferation and migration.Methods:HaCaT cells were treated with HSYA.Cell proliferation was detected by the cell counting kit-8 assay,and cell migration was measured using wound healing assay and Transwell migration assay.The mRNA and protein expression levels of heparin-binding epidermal growth factor(EGF)-like growth factor(HBEGF),EGF receptor(EGFR),phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K),protein kinase B(AKT),mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α) were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR) and Western blot,respectively.Circ_0084443-overexpressing HaCaT cells and empty plasmid HaCaT cells were constructed using the lentiviral stable transfection and treated with HSYA.The expression of circ_0084443 was detected by qRT-PCR.Results:HSYA(800 μmol/L) significantly promoted HaCaT cell proliferation and migration(P<0.05or P<0.01).It also increased the mRNA and protein expression levels of HBEGF,EGFR,PI3K,AKT,mTOR and HIF-1α,and increased the phosphorylation levels of PI3K and AKT(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Furthermore,HSYA promoted HaCaT cell proliferation and migration via the HBEGF/EGFR and PI3K/AKT/m TOR signaling pathways(P<0.01).Circ_0084443 attenuated the mRNA expression levels of HBEGF,EGFR,PI3K,AKT,mTOR and HIF-1α(P<0.05).HSYA inhibited the circ_0084443 expression,further antagonized the inhibition of circ_0084443on HBEGF,EGFR,PI3K,AKT,m TOR and HIF-1α,and promoted the proliferation of circ_0084443-overexpressing HaCaT cells(P<0.05 or P<0.01).However,HSYA could not influence the inhibitory effect of circ_0084443 on HaCaT cell migration(P>0.05).Conclusion:HSYA played an accelerative role in HaCaT cell proliferation and migration,which may be attributable to activating HBEGF/EGFR and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways,and had a particular inhibitory effect on the keratinocyte negative regulator circ_0084443.
文摘Osteosarcoma is a very serious primary bone cancer with a high death rate and a dismal prognosis.Since there is no permanent therapy for this condition,it is necessary to develop a cure.Therefore,this investigation was carried out to assess the impacts and biological functions of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HYSA)in osteosarcoma cell lines(MG63).In this investigational study,MG63 cells were utilized.Microarray experiments,quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR),immunofluorescent staining,extracellular acidification rate(ECAR),oxygen consumption rate(OCR),glucose consumption,lactate production,and ATP levels,proliferation assay,5-Ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine(EDU)staining,and Western blot were performed.In MG63 cells,HYSA lowered cell proliferation and metastasis rates,suppressed EDU cell number,and enhanced caspase-3/9 activity levels.HYSA reduced the Warburg effect and induced ferroptosis(FPT)in MG63 cells.Inhibiting ferroptosis diminished HYSA’s anti-cancer activities in MG63 cells.The stimulation of the HIF-1α/SLC7A11 pathway decreased HYSA’s anti-cancer activities in MG63 cells.HIF-1αis one target spot for HYSA in a model of osteosarcoma cancer(OC).HYSA altered HIF-1α’s thermophoretic activity;following binding with HYSA,HIF-1α’s melting point increased from~55°C to~60°C.HYSA significantly enhanced the thermal stability of exogenous WT HIF-1αwhile not affecting Mut HIF-1α,suggesting that ARG-311,GLY-312,GLN-347,and GLN-387 may be involved in the interaction between HIF-1αand HYSA.Conclusively,our study revealed that HYSA induced FPT and reduced the Warburg effect of OC through mitochondrial damage by HIF-1α/HK2/SLC7A11 pathway.HYSA is a possible therapeutic option for OC or other cancers.
基金supported by Applied Basic Research Project of Zhangjiakou Science and Technology Bureau (No. 1911020D)General Project of Hebei North University (No. YB2018034)+1 种基金Morphology Experimental Teaching Center of Hebei Province (No. XTZX201901)College Students’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program (No. S202110092005)。
文摘Objective: To examine the protective effects of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA) against the senescence of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) induced by D-galactose(D-gal) in vitro, and investigate the potential mechanism involved.Methods: Grouping experiment, Normal control(NC) group: conventional culture with complete medium;Senescence group: MSCs were cultured for 48 h with complete medium containing 10 g/L D-gal;HSYA group: on the basis of senescence induction, HSYA with the suitable concentration was used to protect MSCs. The key experimental indices associated with oxidative stress, inflammatory response, cell senescence, proliferation and apoptosis were measured through chemical colorimetry, β-galactosidase staining, Ed U incorporation and flow cytometry, respectively. The relative quantity(RQ) of proteins related closely to cell proliferation, apoptosis, and NF-κB signaling were measured by Western blotting.Results: As compared with Senescence group, treatment with HSYA(120 mg/L) effectively ameliorated the adverse situation of MSCs. Oxidation stress and inflammation along with D-Gal induction was dramatically alleviated in MSCs;The β-Gal-positive staining indicated that MSC senescence was significantly mitigated;The proliferative capability of MSCs was significantly increased by up-regulating PCNA and inhibiting p16 expression;The anti-apoptotic effect on MSCs was exerted by down-regulating the RQ of cleaved Caspase-3 and Bax;The activity of NF-κB signaling in MSCs was notably suppressed through inhibiting phosphorylation of IKKβ and p65.Conclusion: HSYA(120 mg/L) significantly delayed the D-Gal-induced senescence process in MSCs through attenuating inflammatory reaction and oxidative stress, and suppressing the activity of NF-κB signaling.
基金Supported by Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Foundation of Beijing(No.JJ-2009-22)Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(No.7132047)
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA), an active ingredient of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine Carthamus tinctorius L., on lung inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis induced by bleomycin(BLM) in rats. Methods: Animals were divided into 6 groups including normal group, model group, three HSYA groups and dexamethasone(DXM) group. Three doses of HSYA(35.6, 53.3, and 80.0 mg·kg^(–1)·day^(–1)) were intraperitoneally(i.p.) injected in rats for 3 weeks after BLM administration and DXM was used as the positive control(n=8 or 12). Arterial blood gas was assayed and morphological changes were observed. Lung mRNA expressions of tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α, interleukin(IL)-1β, IL-6 and some cytokines in lung tissue were detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Nuclear factor-κB p65 or α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA) protein distribution in rat lung tissue was observed by immunohistochemistry. Results: On the 7 th day after BLM administration, lung tissue showed serious inflammation. Treatment with HSYA or DXM ameliorated lung inflammation. After treatment with HSYA or DXM, oxygen partial pressure(PaO_2) increased(HSYA 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.01) and CO_2 partial pressure(PaCO_2) decreased(HSYA 53.3, 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.05). Moreover, the mRNA expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6; and the number of NF-κB p65 positive cells was lower in HSYA 53.3 and 80.0 mg·kg^(–1) groups than those in the model group(all P<0.05). Twenty-one days after BLM administration, HSYA or DXM treatment ameliorated fibrosis, increased PaO_2(HSYA 53.3, 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.01), and decreased PaCO_2(53.3 and 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.05). Further, the mRNA expression of TGF-β1, α-SMA, and collagen Ⅰ as well as the number of α-SMA positive cells increased in the model group and HSYA can attenuate these changes(53.3, 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.05). Hematoxylin and eosin and Masson's trichrome staining indicated that the fibrosis and collagen deposition were ameliorated in HSYA groups(53.3, 80.0 mg·kg^(–1), P<0.05). Conclusion: HSYA could alleviate acute lung inflammation and chronic pulmonary fibrosis induced by BLM in rats.
文摘Objective:To assess the effect and safety of Hydroxysafflor Yellow A for Injection(HSYAI)in treating patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS)and blood stasis syndrome(BSS).Methods:A multicenter,randomized,double-blind,multiple-dose,active-controlled phaseⅡtrial was conducted at 9 centers in China from July 2013 to September 2015.Patients with moderate or severe AIS and BSS were randomly assigned to low-,medium-,high-dose HSYAI groups(25,50 and 70 mg/d HSYAI by intravenous infusion,respectively),and a control group(Dengzhan Xixin Injection(灯盏细辛注射液,DZXXI)30 mL/d by intravenous infusion),for 14 consecutive days.The primary outcome was the Modified Rankin Scale(mRS)score 1 at days 90 after treatment.The secondary outcomes included the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score 1,Barthel Index(BI)score 95,and BSS score reduced 30%from baseline at days 14,30,60,and 90 after treatment.The safety outcomes included any adverse events during 90 days after treatment.Results:Of the 266 patients included in the effectiveness analysis,66,67,65 and 68 cases were in the low-,medium-,and high-dose HSYAI and control groups,respectively.The proportions of patients in the medium-and high-dose HSYAI groups with mRS score 1 at days 90 after treatment were significantly larger than the control group(P<0.05).The incidences of favorable outcomes of NIHSS and BI at days 90 after treatment as well as satisfactory improvement of BSS at days 30 and 60 after treatment in the medium-and high-dose HSYAI groups were all significantly higher than the control group(P<0.05).No significant difference was reported among the 4 groups in any specific adverse events(P>0.05).Conclusions:HSYAI was safe and well-tolerated at all doses for treating AIS patients with BSS.The medium(50 mg/d)or high dose(75 mg/d)might be the optimal dose for a phaseⅢtrial.
基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.lzujbky-2016-70)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.1506RJZA235).
文摘Chronic stress plays a critical role in the etiology of sporadic Alzheimer's disease(AD).However,there are currently no effective drugs that can target chronic stress to prevent AD.In this study,we explored the neuroprotective effect of hydroxysafflor yellow A(HSYA)against chronic mild stress(CMS)-induced memory impairments in mice and the underlying mechanism.The Morris water maze test showed that HSYA significantly reduced CMS-induced learning and memory impairments in mice.HSYA increased the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)and activated downstream tropomyosin-related kinase B(TrkB)and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)signaling.HSYA decreased the expression of regulator of calcineurin 1-1L(RCAN1-1L)that could promote the activity of glycogen synthase kinase-3β(GSK-3β).HSYA also attenuated tau phosphorylation by inhibiting the activity of GSK-3βand cyclin-dependent kinase-5(Cdk5).Our data indicated that HSYA has protective effects against CMS-induced BDNF downregulation,tau phosphorylation and memory impairments.HSYA may be a promising therapeutic candidate for AD by targeting chronic stress.
基金funded by grants from the Science and Technology Development Project of Jilin Province (No. 20220204058YY)the Science and Technology Research Program of the Education Department of Jilin Province (No. JJKH20210347KJ)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31771868)Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Jilin Agricultural University。
文摘The regulatory mechanism of the MBW(MYB-bHLH-WD40) complex in safflower(Carthamus tinctorius) remains unclear. In the present study,we show that the separate overexpression of the genes CtbHLH41, CtMYB63, and CtWD40-6 in Arabidopsis thaliana increased anthocyanin and procyanidin contents in the transgenic plants and partially rescued the trichome reduction phenotype of the corresponding bhlh41, myb63,and wd40-6 single mutants. Overexpression of CtbHLH41, CtMYB63, or CtWD40-6 in safflower significantly increased the content of the natural pigment hydroxysafflor yellow A(HYSA)and negatively regulated safflower petal size.Yeast-two-hybrid, functional, and genetic assays demonstrated that the safflower E3 ligase CtBB1(BIG BROTHER 1) can ubiquitinate CtbHLH41,marking it for degradation through the 26S proteasome and negatively regulating flavonoid accumulation. CtMYB63/CtWD40-6 enhanced the transcriptional activity of CtbHLH41 on the CtDFR(dihydroflavonol 4-reductase) promoter.We propose that the MBW-CtBB1 regulatory module may play an important role in coordinating HYSA accumulation with other response mechanisms.
