Journal of Ethnopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
326, P. 117901 - 117901
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Wuji
Wan
(WJW)
is
a
traditional
Chinese
medicine
formula
that
can
be
found
in
the
"Prescriptions
of
Taiping
Benevolent
Dispensary"
has
been
employed
treating
gastric
discomfort,
burning
epigastric
pain,
and
reflux
for
hundreds
years
shown
promise
ulcers
(GUs).
However,
active
components
mechanism
action
against
GUs
remain
unclear.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
explore
WJW
elucidate
underlying
involved
GUs.
Initially,
cell
viability
measured
by
counting
kit
8
(CCK-8)
assay
evaluate
efficacy
WJW-containing
serum
vitro.
ulcer
index,
inhibition
rate,
hematoxylin
staining
(H&E),
periodic
acid-Schiff
(PAS)
were
used
therapeutic
effect
vivo.
Subsequently,
levels
inflammatory
factors
oxidative
stress
determined
using
an
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assays
(ELISA)
on
vitro
vivo
samples.
Additionally,
UPLC-Q
Exactive
Plus
Orbitrap
HRMS
analyze
absorbed
into
blood
its
metabolites.
Network
pharmacology
metabolomics
subsequently
identify
targets
pathways.
Real-time
quantitative
PCR
(RT‒qPCR)
Western
blotting
verify
mRNA
protein
key
Finally,
identified
molecular
docking
binding
stability
targets.
ameliorated
ethanol-induced
damage
GES-1
cells
promoted
healing.
reduced
IL-6,
TNF-α,
MDA,
LDH
while
increasing
IL-10,
SOD,
T-AOC
cells.
Moreover,
treatment
resulted
decreased
MDA
increased
PGE2,
NO
rats.
In
addition,
eight
blood.
network
results
revealed
192
common
entry
GUs,
KEGG
analysis
apoptosis
signaling
pathways
main
activity
Metabolomic
screening
13
differential
There
23
components,
metabolites,
with
TNF
(TNF-α),
AKT1,
PTGS2
(COX2)
MAPK1.
significantly
inhibited
expression
Bax,
Caspase-9,
Caspase-3,
cleaved
COX2,
p-p44/42
MAPK
promoting
Bcl-2
p-AKT1.
Molecular
are
berberine,
palmatine,
coptisine,
evodiamine,
rutaecarpine,
evocarpine,
paeoniflorin.
reduces
inflammation
injury
inhibits
paper,
we
provide
new
strategy
exploring
formulas
diseases
based
target
mechanisms.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 5245 - 5267
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract:
The
development
of
metallic
joint
prostheses
has
been
ongoing
for
more
than
a
century
alongside
advancements
in
hip
and
knee
arthroplasty.
Among
the
materials
utilized,
Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum
(Co-Cr-Mo)
Titanium-Aluminum-Vanadium
(Ti-Al-V)
alloys
are
predominant
prosthesis
construction,
predominantly
due
to
their
commendable
biocompatibility,
mechanical
strength,
corrosion
resistance.
Nonetheless,
over
time,
physical
wear,
electrochemical
corrosion,
inflammation
induced
by
these
that
occur
post-implantation
can
cause
release
various
components.
released
metals
then
flow
metabolize
vivo,
subsequently
causing
potential
local
or
systemic
harm.
This
review
first
details
acknowledges
prosthetic
metals.
Second,
we
outline
concentration,
biodistribution,
elimination
pathways
Lastly,
discuss
possible
organ,
cellular,
critical
biomolecules,
significant
signaling
pathway
toxicities
adverse
effects
arise
from
exposure
Keywords:
prostheses,
metal
release,
toxicity
Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42(2), P. 109 - 125
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
Hexavalent
chromium
(Cr(VI))
is
a
well-known
occupational
and
environmental
human
carcinogen.
The
cellular
effect
of
Cr(VI)
complex
often
nonspecific
due
to
its
ability
modulate
multiple
targets.
toxicity
strongly
linked
the
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
during
reduction
process.
ROS
can
cause
oxidation
macromolecules,
such
as
proteins,
lipids,
DNA,
thereby
altering
their
functions.
A
major
genotoxic
that
contributes
carcinogenesis
formation
DNA
adducts,
which
lead
damage.
Modulations
signaling
pathways
epigenetics
may
also
contribute
carcinogenic
effects
Cr(VI).
has
impact
on
many
aspects
mitochondrial
biology,
including
oxidative
phosphorylation,
mitophagy,
biogenesis.
These
have
potential
alter
trajectory
Cr(VI)-induced
This
perspective
article
summarizes
current
understandings
mitochondria
discusses
future
directions
research
in
this
area,
particularly
with
regard
carcinogenesis.
Environmental Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
37(8), P. 2033 - 2043
Published: April 21, 2022
Deltamethrin
(DLM)
is
a
widely
used
and
highly
effective
insecticide.
DLM
exposure
harmful
to
animal
human.
Quail,
as
bird
model,
has
been
in
the
field
of
toxicology.
However,
there
little
information
available
literature
about
quail
cerebrum
damage
caused
by
DLM.
Here,
we
investigated
effect
on
neurons.
Four
groups
healthy
quails
were
assigned
(10
each
group),
respectively
given
0,
15,
30,
45
mg/kg
gavage
for
12
weeks.
Through
measurements
cerebrum,
it
was
found
that
induced
obvious
histological
changes,
oxidative
stress,
neurons
apoptosis.
To
further
explore
possible
molecular
mechanisms,
performed
real-time
quantitative
PCR
detect
expression
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress-related
mRNA
such
glucose
regulated
protein
78
kD,
activating
transcription
factor
6,
inositol
requiring
enzyme,
kinase
RNA
(PKR)-like
ER
kinase.
In
addition,
detected
ATP
content
evaluate
functional
status
mitochondria.
The
study
showed
significantly
increased
decreased
tissues.
These
results
suggest
chronic
induces
apoptosis
via
promoting
stress
mitochondrial
dysfunction.
Furthermore,
our
provide
novel
explanation
DLM-induced
avian