H3K18 lactylation-mediated SIX1 upregulation contributes to silica-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of airway epithelial cells
Songtao Liu,
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Yiting He,
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Linling Jin
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et al.
Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 154109 - 154109
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Astragalus mongholicusbunge and Angelica sinensis botanical drug decoction mitigates lung inflammation through NOX4/TGF-β1/SMAD3 signaling
Zhifeng Yang,
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Yuqian Chang,
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Tong Zhou
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et al.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 26, 2025
Introduction
Astragalus
mongholicus
bunge
and
Angelica
sinensis
are
botanical
drugs
rich
in
beneficial
nutrients
health-promoting
metabolites.
Their
roots
can
be
decocted
to
a
drug
decoction
“Danggui
Buxue
Tang
(DBT),”
demonstrating
human
anti-inflammatory
Methods
Here,
we
evaluate
the
mitigating
function
of
DBT
on
lung
inflammation
early
fibrosis
rat
model.
The
model
was
established
by
tracheal
dripping
silica
suspension
for
28
days.
Positive
intervention
effects
were
observed
dose-dependent
manner
after
consecutive
gavage
(1.9,
3.8,
7.6
g/kg·bw/d)
days
42
To
explore
underlying
molecular
mechanism.
metabolites
profiled
using
liquid
chromatograph-mass
spectrometer
Chemspider
database.
Results
Lung
confirmed
functional
tests
histopathologic
analysis.
Metabolite
target
analysis
identified
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
phosphate
(NADPH)
oxidase
4
(NOX4)
as
key
regulating
pulmonary
fibrosis.
Gene
ontology
(GO)
estimated
that
oxidative
stress,
inflammatory
response,
myofibroblast
differentiation,
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
deposition
major
pathways
DBT.
KEGG
found
might
modulate
through
transforming
growth
factor-β
(TGF-β)
pathway.
GO
chord
signaling
pathway
maps
revealed
NOX4
contributes
TGF-β
regulation.
vivo
analyses
significantly
reduces
protein
expression,
inhibits
stress
responses,
TGF-β1,
p-SMAD3,
fibronectin
1
(FN1),
smooth
muscle
actin
(α-SMA)
expression.
Discussion
These
findings
demonstrate
lung-protecting
identify
critical
proteins
associated
with
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Current Status and Prospects of the Pathological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Drugs for Silicosis
艳 张
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Advances in Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(04), P. 518 - 530
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis microenvironment: Novel mechanisms and research directions
Feng Gao,
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Lei Pan,
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Wei Liu
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et al.
International Immunopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
155, P. 114653 - 114653
Published: April 14, 2025
Language: Английский
Pharmacological Treatment of Interstitial Lung Diseases: A Novel Landscape for Inhaled Agents
Vito D’Agnano,
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Fabio Perrotta,
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Ramona Fomez
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et al.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 1391 - 1391
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Interstitial
lung
diseases
(ILDs)
encompass
a
heterogeneous
group
of
over
200
disorders
that
require
individualized
treatment.
Antifibrotic
agents,
such
as
nintedanib
and
pirfenidone,
have
remarkably
revolutionized
the
treatment
landscape
patients
with
idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis
(IPF).
Moreover,
approval
has
also
expanded
therapeutic
options
for
progressive
other
than
IPF.
However,
despite
recent
advances,
current
strategies
based
on
antifibrotic
agents
and/or
immunomodulation
are
associated
non-negligible
side
effects.
Therefore,
several
studies
explored
inhalation
route
aiming
to
spread
higher
local
concentrations
while
limiting
systemic
toxicity.
In
this
review,
we
examined
currently
available
literature
about
preclinical
clinical
testing
efficacy
safety
inhalation-based
antifibrotics,
immunomodulatory
antioxidants,
mucolytics,
bronchodilators,
vasodilator
in
ILDs.
Language: Английский
Insights on exploring the therapeutic potential and structural modification of Tetrandrine
Liang Gong,
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He Liu,
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Bo Xu
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et al.
Future Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 2687 - 2700
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Tetrandrine
(Tet),
a
bisbenzylisoquinoline
alkaloid
from
Stephania
tetrandra,
is
noted
for
its
diverse
pharmacological
effects
but
faces
limitations
in
clinical
use
due
to
toxicity,
poor
solubility,
and
low
bioavailability.
Researchers
are
working
address
these
issues
by
developing
Tet
derivatives
with
greater
therapeutic
potential
through
structural
modification.
Generally,
key
modifications
include:
1)
introducing
an
aromatic
heterocycle
or
hydrophobic
alkyne
unit
at
the
C-5
position
can
enhance
antitumor
activity;
2)
adding
amide,
sulfonamide,
electron-withdrawing
group
C-14
3)
changing
structure
quaternary
ammonium
salt
alter
solubility
greatly
boost
antibacterial
4)
modification
of
C-12-methoxybenzyl
motif
metabolic
stability
thus
change
activity
analogs;
5)
simplification
may
result
identification
anticancer
lead
compounds
novel
mechanisms
action.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
strategies
evaluates
biological
activities
derivatives,
aiming
guide
further
optimization
facilitate
discovery
analogs
improved
efficacy.
The
future
direction
possibility
also
considered.
Language: Английский
Single-Cell Sequencing and Machine Learning Integration to Identify Candidate Biomarkers in Psoriasis: INSIG1
Xiangnan Zhou,
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Jingyuan Ning,
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Rui Cai
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et al.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 11485 - 11503
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Psoriasis
represents
a
persistent,
immune-driven
inflammatory
condition
affecting
the
skin,
characterized
by
lack
of
well-established
biologic
treatments
without
adverse
events.
Consequently,
identification
novel
targets
and
therapeutic
agents
remains
pressing
priority
in
field
psoriasis
research.
Language: Английский