PI3K/AKT signaling pathway: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential in depression
Ningning Guo,
No information about this author
Xin Wang,
No information about this author
Muran Xu
No information about this author
et al.
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
206, P. 107300 - 107300
Published: July 9, 2024
Depression
is
a
serious
global
mental
disorder.
Numerous
studies
have
found
that
depression
may
be
closely
related
to
decreased
neurogenesis,
neuroinflammation,
neurotransmitter
imbalance,
and
synaptic
plasticity
dysfunction.
The
pathogenesis
of
complex
involves
multiple
signal
transduction
pathways
molecular
changes.
PI3K/AKT
pathway
an
essential
signaling
in
neurons,
which
widely
expressed
emotion-related
regions
the
brain.
Therefore,
play
moderating
role
mood
disorders.
However,
mechanism
not
been
fully
described.
This
review
systematically
summarized
discussed
its
potential
treatment
depression.
will
help
development
antidepressants.
Language: Английский
Network pharmacology to unveil the blood components and mechanisms of Tongmai Yangxin Pills in treating elderly coronary heart disease
Y. Zhang,
No information about this author
Chaohui Li,
No information about this author
Yi-Zhi Yan
No information about this author
et al.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Background
Tongmai
Yangxin
Pills
(TMYXP)
is
a
well-known
traditional
Chinese
medicine
compound
to
treat
coronary
heart
disease
(CHD).
Aging
key
immutable
independent
risk
factor
for
CHD.
Currently,
there
are
few
gene
expression
profiles
of
patients
treated
with
(TCM)
or
TCM
compound.
However,
the
chemical
composition
and
underlying
mechanisms
TMYXP
against
elderly
CHD
need
be
elucidated.
Objective
Exploring
mechanism
in
treating
based
on
human
profiles,
find
pharmacodynamic
ingredients
plasma
pharmacochemistry
network
pharmacology.
Methods
A
strength
this
study
use
pharmacology
analysis
before
after
treatment.
This
focused
peripheral
blood
mononuclear
cell
samples
from
6
over
60
years
old
(GSE142008).
total
40
components
identified
by
UPLC/Q-TOF-MS
method
SD
rats.
Then,
we
collected
literature-validated
component
targets
further
analysis.
Results
All
exhibited
non-toxic
properties.
By
retrieving
validated
components's
targets,
15
correspond
4,789
targets.
Genistein,
emodin,
isoliquiritigenin,
glycyrrhizic
acid,
gallic
verbascoside,
calycosin,
rhein,
formononetin
ephedrine
were
most
potential
anti-CHD
TMYXP.
The
above
10
mainly
regulate
hub
genes
CASP3,
TGFB1,
PTGS2,
CXCL8,
FAS
JAK2
,
mediating
multiple
exerts
effects
TNF
signaling
pathway,
PI3K-Akt
p53
MAPK
lipid
atherosclerosis,
NOD-like
receptor
diabetic
cardiomyopathy
cytokine-cytokine
interaction.
We
used
molecular
docking
technology
verify
direct
interaction
its
target
Conclusion
builds
bridge
connecting
confirmed
clinical
efficacy,
identifies
series
lead
compounds,
analyzes
their
possible
research
strategy
has
promote
modernization
transformation
drug
development.
Language: Английский
Unraveling the Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier in the Pathophysiology of Depression: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
Shamili Mariya Varghese,
No information about this author
Shashikant Patel,
No information about this author
Amritasree Nandan
No information about this author
et al.
Molecular Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61(12), P. 10398 - 10447
Published: May 10, 2024
Language: Английский
Novel insights into dietary bioactive compounds and major depressive disorders: evidence from animal studies and future perspectives
Chwan‐Li Shen,
No information about this author
Taha Hassan,
No information about this author
Peyton Presto
No information about this author
et al.
Journal of Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Neuroprotective effects of total phenolics from Hemerocallis citrina Baroni leaves through the PI3K/AKT pathway
Yanjun Jia,
No information about this author
Yanping Wang,
No information about this author
Zixia Wang
No information about this author
et al.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 12, 2024
Neurological
injury,
as
a
major
pathogenic
mechanism
in
depression,
holds
significant
importance
the
research
and
development
of
antidepressant
drugs.
Hemerocallis
citrina
Baroni
(
H.
),
referred
to
“Forgetting
Sadness
Grass,”
has
been
confirmed
possess
remarkable
neuroprotective
effects.
Studies
have
identified
that
total
phenolics
leaves
(HLTP)
consist
flavonoids
phenolic
acids
numerous
studies
substantiated
effects
them.
Based
on
this,
we
propose
HLTP
may
properties.
To
confirm
this
hypothesis,
initially
employed
network
pharmacology
techniques
predict
potential
targets
for
based
Swiss
Target
Prediction
database.
GO
KEGG
analyses
were
conducted
pathways,
component-target-pathway
was
constructed.
Molecular
docking
experiments
then
performed
analyze
binding
abilities
selected
active
components
with
main
targets.
Furthermore,
validated
key
through
using
corticosterone-induced
PC12
neuronal
cell
damage
model.
Network
HLTP,
Quercetin,
Rutin,
Apigenin,
Isoquercitrin
are
exert
by
modulating
such
AKT1,
TNF,
TP53,
CASP3
crucial
pathways
including
PI3K/AKT
apoptosis.
revealed
4-O-Caffeoylquinic
acid,
5-O-Caffeoylshikimic
4-p-Coumaroylquinic
5-O-Feruloylquinic
acid
exhibit
low
energies
Particularly,
forms
stable
hydrogen
bonding
residues
LYS389,
GLU49,
GLN47,
LYS30,
ASP44,
GLU40
AKT1.
cells
stimulated
200
μmol/L
Corticosterone
(Cort)
24
h,
treated
50,
100
μg/mL
h.
The
viability
damaged
significantly
increased
dose-dependent
manner
9.50%,
10.42%
21.25%,
respectively
P
<
0.01).
Western
blot
analysis
0.01)
protein
expression
PI3K
AKT
15.24%,
30.44%,
41.03%,
21.78%,
43.63%,
12.86%,
respectively.
In
addition,
biochemical
method,
flow
cytometry
WB
analysis,
found
different
concentrations
can
all
improve
reducing
ROS,
MDA,
Ca
2+
,
Cyt-C,
Caspase-3,
TNF-α
IL-1β,
increasing
SOD,
CAT,
MMP,
Bcl-2/Bax
IL-10.
particular,
at
μg/mL,
compared
Model
group,
decreased
140.2%,
54.66%,
51.34%,
65.26%,
40.32%,
63.87%,
55.38%,
39.65%,
35.45%,
38.38%,
28.54%,
39.98%,
Through
above
experiments,
verified
mediating
signaling
pathway
counteract
oxidative
stress
damage,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
alleviate
inflammatory
injury.
Language: Английский
Phytochemical characterization, toxicity and pharmacological profile of the central effects of the fixed fruit pulp oil of Mauritia flexuosa L.F. (buriti)
Fitoterapia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
180, P. 106303 - 106303
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
Language: Английский
Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum) Prevents Cognitive and Motor Damage in Rats with Hyperammonemia
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 4550 - 4550
Published: Oct. 27, 2023
Hyperammonemia
is
characterized
by
the
excessive
accumulation
of
ammonia
in
body
as
a
result
loss
liver
detoxification,
leading
to
development
hepatic
encephalopathy
(HE).
These
metabolic
alterations
carry
cognitive
and
motor
deficits
cause
neuronal
damage,
with
no
effective
treatment
at
present.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
evaluate
effect
two
subacute
oral
administrations
flaxseed
oil
(0.26
0.52
mL/kg)
on
short-
long-term
memory,
visuospatial
locomotor
activity,
coordination,
morphology
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC)
via
tests
Wistar
rats
hyperammonemia.
The
goal
was
identify
its
role
regulation
cerebral
edema,
without
damage
causing
failure.
contrast
an
ammonium-rich
diet,
normal
foods
did
not
impairment
or
alterations,
evidenced
short-term
memory
tests.
Furthermore,
maintained
regular
cortex,
which
represents
neuroprotective
effect.
We
conclude
that
administration
prevents
impairments
well
hyperammonemia,
supports
potential
use
ameliorate
changes
occur
encephalopathy.
Language: Английский
Co-Morbidity of Insomnia and Depression from a Chinese Perspective
涛 高
No information about this author
Advances in Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 509 - 520
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Psychopharmacological treatment of depression and anxiety and their different drug delivery targets
Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 297 - 322
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Abstract:
General
practitioners
observe
a
high
prevalence
of
anxiety
and
depression
symptoms.
Depressed
or
anxious
patients
frequently
develop
both
conditions.
The
symptoms
diseases
may
be
present
at
the
same
time.
There
has
been
numerous
studies
on
higher
levels
depression,
bipolar
disorder
II,
mixed
depression.
So,
we
ended
up
reviewing
different
drug
delivery
targets.
Even
low
dosages,
antidepressants
were
better
absorbed
more
effective
when
given
by
nose.
In
this
review,
focused
cutting-edge
methods
for
intranasal
antidepressant
vehicles.
Consequently,
it
seems
that
drugs
are
sufficiently
effective,
have
fewer
side
effects,
less
expensive.
researchers
in
metaanalysis
set
out
to
determine
whether
not
they
used
successfully
traditional
medicine
treat
human
animal
studies.
Language: Английский