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Protocatechuic Acid from Alpinia oxyphylla Induces Schwann Cell Migration via ERK1/2, JNK and p38 Activation.
This study investigated the role of PCA in promoting neural regeneration and the underlying molecular mechanisms. Nerve regeneration is a complex physiological response that takes place after injury. Schwann cells play a crucial role in the endogenous repair of peripheral nerves due to their ability to proliferate and migrate. The role of PCA in Schwann cell migration was determined by assessing the induced migration potential of RSC96 Schwann cells. PCA induced changes in the expression of proteins of three MAPK pathways, as determined using Western blot analysis. In order to determine the roles of MAPK (ERK1/2, JNK, and ...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - June 28, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ju DT, Kuo WW, Ho TJ, Paul CR, Kuo CH, Viswanadha VP, Lin CC, Chen YS, Chang YM, Huang CY Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research

Salidroside improves endothelial function and alleviates atherosclerosis by activating a mitochondria-related AMPK/PI3K/Akt/eNOS pathway.
This study was to investigate the molecular mechanism of antiatherogenic effects of SAL. Given the importance of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in atherosclerosis, we sought to elucidate whether SAL could stimulate eNOS activation and also to explore its upstream signaling pathway. Six-week old apoE(-/-) male mice were fed a high-fat diet for 8weeks and then were administered with SAL for another 8weeks. SAL significantly improved endothelial function associated with increasing eNOS activation, thus reduced the atherosclerotic lesion area. SAL increased eNOS-Ser1177 phosphorylation and decreased eNOS-Thr495 phosp...
Source: Vascular Pharmacology - July 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Xing SS, Yang XY, Zheng T, Li WJ, Wu D, Chi JY, Bian F, Bai XL, Wu GJ, Zhang YZ, Zhang CT, Zhang YH, Li YS, Jin S Tags: Vascul Pharmacol Source Type: research

Zyflamend, a polyherbal mixture, inhibits lipogenesis and mTORC1 signalling via activation of AMPK
The objective in this study was to determine if the antiproliferative effects are mediated, in part, through the activation of AMPK signalling and inhibition of its downstream targets, lipogenesis and mTORC1 complex. By increasing the phosphorylation of AMPK in CWR22Rv1 and PC3 prostate cancer cell lines, Zyflamend decreased de novo lipid biosynthesis by decreasing the activity of acetyl-CoA carboxylase and the expressions of fatty acid synthase and SREBP-1c, with a concomitant up regulation of fatty acid oxidation. In addition, via AMPK, Zyflamend inhibited the activity of mTORC1 complex by directly phosphorylating raptor...
Source: Journal of Functional Foods - July 25, 2015 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

7‐Methoxy‐(9H‐β‐Carbolin‐1‐Il)‐(E)‐2‐Propenoic Acid, a β‐Carboline Alkaloid from Eurycoma Longifolia, Exhibits Anti‐Inflammatory Effects by Activating the Nrf2/Heme Oxygenase‐1 Pathway
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Source: Journal of Cellular Biochemistry - August 21, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Nguyen Hai Dang, Young‐Yeon Choo, Nguyen Tien Dat, Nguyen Hoai Nam, Chau Van Minh, Jeong‐Hyung Lee Tags: Article Source Type: research

7‐Methoxy‐(9H‐β‐Carbolin‐1‐il)‐(E)‐1‐Propenoic Acid, a β‐Carboline Alkaloid From Eurycoma longifolia, Exhibits Anti‐Inflammatory Effects by Activating the Nrf2/Heme Oxygenase‐1 Pathway
ABSTRACT Eurycoma longifolia is an herbal medicinal plant popularly used in Southeast Asian countries. In the present study, we show that 7‐methoxy‐(9H‐β‐carbolin‐1‐il)‐(E)‐1‐propenoic acid (7‐MCPA), a β‐carboline alkaloid isolated from E. longifolia, exerted anti‐inflammatory effects by activating the nuclear factor‐E2‐related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase‐1 (HO‐1) pathway. 7‐MCPA inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐induced production of nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) in RAW264.7 cells and rescued C57BL/6 mice from LPS‐induced lethality in v...
Source: Journal of Cellular Biochemistry - September 3, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Nguyen Hai Dang, Young‐Yeon Choo, Nguyen Tien Dat, Nguyen Hoai Nam, Chau Van Minh, Jeong‐Hyung Lee Tags: Article Source Type: research

Costunolide induces lung adenocarcinoma cell line A549 cells apoptosis through ROS (reactive oxygen species)-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress.
Abstract Costunolide is an active sesquiterpene lactone derived from many herbal medicines. It has a broad spectrum of bioactivities, including anti-inflammatory and potential anti-tumor effects. The aims of the present study were to evaluate the inhibitory effects of costunolide on A549 cell growth and to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms. Annexin V-FITC/PI flow cytometry analysis revealed that costunolide induced apoptosis. To study the mechanism, we found that costunolide exposure activated the unfolded protein response (UPR) signaling pathways, as shown by the up-regulation of GRP78 and IRE1α and th...
Source: Cell Biology International - November 26, 2015 Category: Cytology Authors: Wang Z, Zhao X, Gong X Tags: Cell Biol Int Source Type: research

Tanshinone IIA Prevents Leu27IGF-II-induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy Mediated by Estrogen Receptor and Subsequent Akt Activation.
This study investigates the role of ER signaling in mediating the protective effects of tanshinone IIA on IGF-IIR-induced myocardial hypertrophy. Leu27IGF-II (IGF-II analog) was shown in this study to specifically activate IGF-IIR expression and ICI 182,780 (ICI), an ER antagonist used to investigate tanshinone IIA estrogenic activity. We demonstrated that tanshinone IIA significantly enhanced Akt phosphorylation through ER activation to inhibit Leu27IGF-II-induced calcineurin expression and subsequent NFATc3 nuclear translocation to suppress myocardial hypertrophy. Tanshinone IIA reduced the cell size and suppressed ANP a...
Source: The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - November 30, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Weng YS, Wang HF, Pai PY, Jong GP, Lai CH, Chung LC, Hsieh DJ, HsuanDay C, Kuo WW, Huang CY Tags: Am J Chin Med Source Type: research

Nerve Regeneration Potential of Protocatechuic Acid in RSC96 Schwann Cells by Induction of Cellular Proliferation and Migration through IGFR-PI3K-Akt Signaling.
This study investigated the molecular mechanisms by which PCA induces Schwann cell proliferation by activating IGFR-PI3K-Akt pathway. Treatment with PCA induces phosphorylation of the insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I)-mediated phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase/serine - threonine kinase (PI3K/Akt) pathway, and activates expression of cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in a dose-dependent manner. Cell cycle analysis after 18 h of treatment showed that proliferation of the RSC96 cells was enhanced by PCA treatment. The PCA induced proliferation was accompanied by modulation in the expressions of cell cycle proteins cyclin D1, cyclin ...
Source: The Chinese Journal of Physiology - January 16, 2016 Category: Physiology Tags: Chin J Physiol Source Type: research

Geniposide Suppresses Hepatic Glucose Production via AMPK in HepG2 Cells.
This study was designed to determine, for the first time, how geniposide from G. jasminoides regulates hepatic glucose production, and the underlying mechanisms. During in vitro study, we found the inhibitory effect of geniposide on the hepatic glucose production is partly through AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation in HepG2 cells. Geniposide significantly inhibited hepatic glucose production in a dose-dependent manner. AMPK, acetyl coenzyme A synthetase (ACC) and forkhead box class O1 (FoxO1) phosphorylation were stimulated by different concentrations of geniposide. In addition, the enzyme activities of phosp...
Source: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin - February 1, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Guo L, Zheng X, Liu J, Yin Z Tags: Biol Pharm Bull Source Type: research

Ophiopogonin D maintains Ca(2+) homeostasis in rat cardiomyocytes in vitro by upregulating CYP2J3/EETs and suppressing ER stress.
CONCLUSION: OPD is a novel CYP2J3 inducer that may offer a therapeutic benefit in treatment of cardiovascular diseases related to disturbance of Ca(2+) homeostasis and ER stress. PMID: 26838069 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - February 1, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: You WT, Zhou T, Ma ZC, Liang QD, Xiao CR, Tang XL, Tan HL, Zhang BL, Wang YG, Gao Y Tags: Acta Pharmacol Sin Source Type: research

Activation of SIRT3 attenuates triptolide-induced toxicity through closing mitochondrial permeability transition pore in cardiomyocytes.
In conclusion, the current results suggest that activation of SIRT3 substantially ameliorates the detrimental effects of TP by closing the mPTP. PMID: 27064125 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Toxicology in Vitro - April 6, 2016 Category: Toxicology Authors: Yang Y, Wang W, Xiong Z, Kong J, Qiu Y, Shen F, Huang Z Tags: Toxicol In Vitro Source Type: research

Gambogic Acid Inhibits Malignant Melanoma Cell Proliferation Through Mitochondrial p66shc/ROS-p53/Bax-Mediated Apoptosis
Conclusion: Results provided novel preclinical insights into the chemotherapeutic use of GA by highlighting the importance of p66shc/ROS-p53/Bax pathways in the antitumor effect of GA in malignant melanoma.Cell Physiol Biochem 2016;38:1618-1630
Source: Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry - April 27, 2016 Category: Cytology Source Type: research

Clinacanthus nutans Protects Cortical Neurons Against Hypoxia-Induced Toxicity by Downregulating HDAC1/6
This study further opens a new avenue for the use of herbal medicines to regulate epigenetic control of brain injury.
Source: NeuroMolecular Medicine - May 9, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Ophiopogonin B induces apoptosis, mitotic catastrophe and autophagy in A549 cells.
Abstract Ophiopogonin B (OP-B), a saponin compound isolated from Radix Ophiopogon japonicus, was verified to inhibit cell proliferation in numerous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells in our previous study. However, the precise mechanisms of action have remained unclear. In the present study, we mainly investigated the effects of OP-B on adenocarcinoma A549 cells to further elaborate the underlying mechanisms of OP-B in different NSCLC cell lines. Detection by high content screening (HCS) and TUNEL assay verified that OP-B induced apoptosis in this cell line, while detection of Caspase-3, Bcl-2 and Bax showed...
Source: International Journal of Oncology - May 9, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chen M, Guo Y, Zhao R, Wang X, Jiang M, Fu H, Zhang X Tags: Int J Oncol Source Type: research

Gypenoside Attenuates β Amyloid-Induced Inflammation in N9 Microglial Cells via SOCS1 Signaling.
In this study, we hypothesized that GP attenuates Aβ-induced microglial activation by ameliorating microglial M1/M2 states, and the process may be mediated by suppressor of cell signaling protein 1 (SOCS1). In this study, we found that Aβ exposure increased the levels of microglial M1 markers, including iNOS expression, tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin 1β (IL-1β), and IL-6 releases, and coadministration of GP reversed the increase of M1 markers and enhanced the levels of M2 markers, including arginase-1 (Arg-1) expression, IL-10, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and glial cell-derived neurotrophi...
Source: Neural Plasticity - May 25, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Cai H, Liang Q, Ge G Tags: Neural Plast Source Type: research