Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. e42159 - e42159
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
To
investigate
the
regulatory
mechanism
of
Caesalpinia
sappan
L.
ethyl
acetate
extract
(CSEAE)
on
angiogenesis
in
atherosclerosis
(AS)
based
miR-126/VEGF
signalling
pathway.
Our
study
first
screened
for
differentially
expressed
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
associated
with
AS
using
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
public
database
at
National
Center
Biotechnology
Information
(NCBI)
and
R
language
software.
Subsequently,
our
verified
target-regulatory
relationship
between
miR-126
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
(VEGF)
human
umbilical
vein
cells
(HUVECs)
by
"TargetScan"
website
dual-luciferase
reporter
assay.
In
cellular
experiments,
used
cell
proliferation
assays
flow
cytometry
to
assess
effects
CSEAE-Mediated
serum
apoptosis
HUVECs.
animal
HE
staining,
Oil
Red
O
staining
immunohistochemistry
(IHC)
detect
plaque
area/lumen
area
(%),
lipid
area/plaque
(%)
microvessel
density
(MVD)
mouse
aortas.
addition,
performed
RT‒PCR,
ELISA
Western
blot
ex
vivo
experiments.
A
total
39
miRNAs
were
identified,
among
which
expression
level
was
significantly
downregulated.
Dual
luciferase
gene
assay
results
showed
that
VEGF
have
a
targeting
relationship,
mimic
could
inhibit
activity
wild-type
vector
(p
value
<
0.01).
increased
proliferative
after
24-72
h
treatment
(p-value
<0.01)
decreased
apoptotic
HUVECs
0.01),
RT‒PCR
upregulated
0.01)
downregulated
mRNA
IHC
CSEAE
reduced
MVD
aorta
plaques
mice
aortic
Moreover,
analysis
protein
levels
phosphatidyl-inositol-3-kinase
(PI3K)
Ser/Thr-protein
kinase
(AKT1)
aortas,
while
receptor
(VEGFR2)
hypoxia-inducible
factor-1
(HIF-1)
mice.
This
emphasises
as
natural
medicinal
can
improve
migratory
viability
reduce
maintain
health
arterial
microenvironment,
also
inhibits
delays
formation
ApoE-/-
mice,
suggesting
therapeutic
effect
may
be
related
its
inhibition
neovascularisation
molecular
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: June 15, 2023
"Medicine
food
homology"
(MFH)
is
a
term
with
lengthy
history.
It
refers
to
the
fact
that
lot
of
traditional
natural
products
have
both
culinary
and
therapeutic
benefits.
The
antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory
anticancer
effects
MFH
plants
their
secondary
metabolites
been
confirmed
by
numerous
research.
A
bacterially
generated
inflammatory
illness
complicated
pathophysiology,
periodontitis
causes
loss
teeth's
supporting
tissues.
Several
recently
shown
ability
prevent
treat
periodontitis,
which
exhibited
blocking
disease's
pathogens
virulence
factors
go
along
them,
lowering
host's
reactions
halting
alveolar
bone.
To
give
theoretical
foundation
for
creation
functional
foods,
oral
care
adjuvant
therapies,
this
review
has
especially
explored
potential
medicinal
benefit
in
prevention
treatment
periodontitis.
British Journal of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
181(12), P. 1768 - 1792
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Abstract
Background
and
Purpose
Panax
ginseng
is
widely
applied
in
the
adjuvant
treatment
of
cardiometabolic
diseases
clinical
practice
without
clear
mechanisms.
This
study
aims
to
clearly
define
efficacy
underlying
mechanism
P.
its
active
components
protecting
against
atherosclerosis.
Experimental
Approach
The
anti‐atherogenic
total
saponin
extract
(TGS)
was
evaluated
on
Ldlr
−/−
mice.
Gut
microbial
structure
analysed
by
16S
rRNA
sequencing
PCR.
Bile
acid
profiles
were
revealed
using
targeted
metabolomics
with
LC–MS/MS
analysis.
contribution
gut
microbiota
atherosclerosis
assessed
co‐housing
experiments.
Key
Results
Ginsenoside
Rb1,
representing
protopanaxadiol
(PPD)‐type
saponins,
increased
intestinal
Lactobacillus
abundance,
resulting
enhanced
bile
salt
hydrolase
(BSH)
activity
promote
conjugated
hydrolysis
excretion,
followed
suppression
enterohepatic
farnesoid
X
receptor
(FXR)–fibroblast
growth
factor
15
(FGF15)
signal,
thereby
cholesterol
7α‐hydroxylase
(CYP7A1)
transcriptional
expression
facilitated
metabolic
elimination
cholesterol.
Synergistically,
protopanaxatriol
(PPT)‐type
represented
ginsenoside
Rg1,
protected
atherogenesis‐triggered
leak
endotoxaemia.
Rg1
directly
induced
mucin
production
nutritionally
maintain
Akkermansia
muciniphila
,
which
reciprocally
inhibited
permeation.
Rb1/Rg1
combination,
rather
than
a
single
compound,
can
largely
mimic
holistic
TGS
mice
from
atherogenesis.
Conclusion
Implications
Our
provides
strong
evidence
supporting
combinations
as
effective
therapies
atherogenesis,
via
targeting
different
signal
nodes
may
provide
some
elucidation
mode
herbal
medicines.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 3413 - 3427
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
caused
by
arteriosclerosis
are
the
leading
cause
of
death
and
disability
worldwide.
In
late
stages
atherosclerosis,
atherosclerotic
plaque
gradually
expands
in
blood
vessels,
resulting
vascular
stenosis.
When
unstable
ruptures
falls
off,
it
blocks
vessel
causing
thrombosis,
to
strokes,
myocardial
infarctions,
a
series
other
serious
that
endanger
people's
lives.
Therefore,
regulating
stability
is
main
means
used
address
high
mortality
associated
with
CVDs.
The
progression
complex
integration
cell
apoptosis,
lipid
metabolism
disorders,
inflammatory
infiltration,
smooth
muscle
migration,
neovascular
infiltration.
More
recently,
emerging
evidence
has
demonstrated
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
play
significant
role
pathophysiological
process
formation
affecting
biological
functions
vasculature
its
cells.
purpose
this
paper
comprehensively
review
regulatory
mechanisms
involved
susceptibility
rupture,
discuss
limitations
current
approaches
treat
instability,
highlight
potential
clinical
value
ncRNAs
as
novel
diagnostic
biomarkers
therapeutic
strategies
improve
reduce
risk
major
cardiovascular
events.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Sept. 7, 2021
Extracellular
vesicles
are
cellular
secretory
particles
that
can
be
used
as
natural
drug
delivery
carriers.
They
have
successfully
delivered
drugs
including
chemotherapeutics,
proteins,
and
genes
to
treat
various
diseases.
Oxidative
stress
is
an
abnormal
physiological
phenomenon,
it
associated
with
nearly
all
In
this
short
review,
we
summarize
the
regulation
of
EVs
on
oxidative
stress.
There
direct
effects
indirect
through
EVs.
On
one
hand,
they
deliver
antioxidant
substances
or
oxides
recipient
cells,
directly
relieving
aggravating
other
regulate
factors
stress-related
signaling
pathways
cells
by
mediation
EVs,
realizing
To
best
our
knowledge,
however,
only
endogenous
been
till
now.
And
heterogeneity
may
complicate
Therefore,
review
aims
draw
more
attention
EVs-based
stress,
hope
excellent
carriers
exogenous
exploited.
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
25(14), P. 7052 - 7065
Published: June 16, 2021
Abstract
Knowledge
regarding
the
relationship
between
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
atherosclerosis
(AS)
and
transfer
RNA‐derived
small
RNAs
(tsRNAs)
is
limited.
This
study
illustrated
expression
profile
of
tsRNAs,
thus
exploring
its
roles
in
AS
pathogenesis.
Small
RNA
sequencing
was
performed
with
four
atherosclerotic
arterial
healthy
subject
samples.
Using
bioinformatics,
protein‐protein
interaction
network
cellular
experiments
were
constructed
to
predict
enriched
signalling
pathways
regulatory
tsRNAs
AS.
Of
total
315
identified
be
dysregulated
group,
131
184
up‐regulated
down‐regulated,
respectively.
Interestingly,
pathway
differentiated
cell
adhesion
molecules
(CAMs)
implicated
closely
associated
Particularly,
tRF‐Gly‐GCC
might
participate
pathogenesis
via
regulating
adhesion,
proliferation,
migration
phenotypic
transformation
HUVECs
VSMCs.
In
conclusion,
help
understand
better.
may
a
promising
target
for
suppressing
abnormal
vessels
functions,
suggesting
novel
strategy
preventing
progression
atherosclerosis.
Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 372 - 387
Published: June 24, 2021
Aminoacyl-tRNA
synthetases
(ARSs)
are
widely
found
in
organisms,
which
can
activate
amino
acids
and
make
them
bind
to
tRNA
through
ester
bond
form
the
corresponding
aminoyl-tRNA.
The
classic
function
of
ARS
is
provide
raw
materials
for
protein
biosynthesis.
Recently,
emerging
evidence
demonstrates
that
ARSs
play
critical
roles
controlling
inflammation,
immune
responses,
tumorigenesis
as
well
other
important
physiological
pathological
processes.
With
recent
development
genome
exon
sequencing
technology,
discovery
new
clinical
cases,
have
been
reported
be
closely
associated
with
a
variety
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs),
particularly
angiogenesis
cardiomyopathy.
Intriguingly,
aminoacylation
was
newly
identified
modify
substrate
proteins,
thereby
regulating
activity
functions.
Sensing
availability
intracellular
related
regulation
cell
physiology.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
research
progress
on
mechanism
CVDs
caused
by
abnormal
introduce
phenotypes
characteristics
dysfunction.
We
also
highlight
potential
CVDs.
Finally,
discuss
some
limitations
challenges
present
research.
current
findings
suggest
significant
involved
CVDs,
values
novel
diagnostic
therapeutic
targets
CVD
treatment.
Journal of Ginseng Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
46(3), P. 489 - 495
Published: Feb. 24, 2022
Although
ginsenosides
and
saponins
in
Korea
red
ginseng
(KRG)
shows
various
pharmacological
roles,
their
roles
the
inflammatory
response
are
little
known.
This
study
investigated
anti-inflammatory
role
of
identified
from
KRG
saponin
fraction
(RGSF)
potential
mechanism
macrophages.The
ginsenoside
composition
RGSF
was
by
high-performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
analysis.
An
effect
its
mechanisms
were
studied
using
nitric
oxide
(NO)
prostaglandin
E2
(PGE2)
production
assays,
mRNA
expression
analyses
genes
cytokines,
luciferase
reporter
gene
assays
transcription
factors,
Western
blot
signaling
pathways
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)-treated
RAW264.7
cells.HPLC
analysis
types
amounts
panaxadiol
RGSF.
reduced
generation
molecules
levels
enzymes
cytokines
LPS-treated
cells.
Additionally,
inhibited
NF-κB
AP-1
suppressing
both
transcriptional
factors
cells.RGSF
contains
that
have
action
via
restraining
macrophages
during
responses.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
710, P. 149863 - 149863
Published: March 31, 2024
Vascular
calcification
is
an
important
factor
in
the
high
morbidity
and
mortality
of
Cardiovascular
cerebrovascular
diseases.
damage
caused
by
intima
or
media
impairs
physiological
function
vascular
wall.
Inflammation
a
central
development
calcification.
Macrophages
are
main
inflammatory
cells.
Dynamic
changes
macrophages
with
different
phenotypes
play
role
occurrence,
progression
stability
This
review
focuses
on
macrophage
polarization
relationship
between
environment,
as
well
mechanism
interaction,
it
considered
that
can
promote
releasing
mediators
promoting
osteogenic
transdifferentiation
smooth
muscle
cells
so
on.
In
addition,
several
therapeutic
strategies
aimed
at
for
described,
which
great
significance
targeted
treatment