Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
an
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
and
characterized
by
the
diffuse
inflammation
ulceration
in
colon
rectum
mucosa,
even
extending
to
caecum.
Epigenetic
modifications,
including
DNA
methylations,
histone
modifications
non-coding
RNAs,
are
implicated
differentiation,
maturation,
functional
modulation
of
multiple
immune
non-immune
cell
types,
influenced
altered
various
chronic
diseases,
UC.
Here
we
review
relevant
studies
revealing
differential
epigenetic
features
UC,
summarize
current
knowledge
about
immunopathogenesis
UC
through
regulation
signaling
networks,
regarding
methylation,
modification,
miRNAs
lncRNAs.
We
also
discuss
epigenetic-associated
therapeutic
strategies
for
alleviation
treatment
which
will
provide
insights
intervene
immunopathological
process
view
regulation.
Annals of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
55(2)
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
Purpose
This
study
examined
the
protective
effects
and
mechanism
of
Lycium
barbarum
polysaccharides
(LBP)
in
context
intestinal
barrier
function
microbiota
mice
with
dextran
sulfate
sodium
(DSS)-induced
chronic
ulcerative
colitis
(UC).
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1012 - 1012
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Oxidative
stress
(OS)
is
a
key
factor
in
the
generation
of
various
pathophysiological
conditions.
Nuclear
erythroid
2
(NF-E2)-related
(Nrf2)
major
transcriptional
regulator
antioxidant
reactions.
Heme
oxygenase-1
(HO-1),
gene
regulated
by
Nrf2,
one
most
critical
cytoprotective
molecules.
In
recent
years,
Nrf2/HO-1
has
received
widespread
attention
as
regulatory
pathway
for
intracellular
defense
against
oxidative
stress.
It
considered
potential
target
treatment
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD).
This
review
highlights
mechanism
action
and
therapeutic
significance
IBD
complications
(intestinal
fibrosis
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)),
well
phytochemicals
targeting
IBD.
The
results
suggest
that
effects
on
mainly
involve
following
aspects:
(1)
Controlling
to
reduce
intestinal
inflammation
injury;
(2)
Regulation
flora
repair
mucosal
barrier;
(3)
Prevention
ferroptosis
epithelial
cells.
However,
due
complex
role
Nrf2/HO-1,
more
nuanced
understanding
exact
mechanisms
involved
way
forward
future.
Phytomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
133, P. 155941 - 155941
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC),
a
chronic
idiopathic
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD),
presents
with
limited
current
drug
treatment
options.
Consequently,
the
search
for
safe
and
effective
UC
prevention
is
imperative.
Our
prior
studies
have
demonstrated
that
phenolic
compound
p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
(HD)
from
Nostoc
commune,
effectively
mitigates
intestinal
inflammation.
However,
mechanisms
underlying
HD's
anti-inflammatory
effects
remain
unclear.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 29, 2024
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
a
recurring
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
in
which
oxidative
stress
plays
role
its
progression,
and
regulation
of
the
oxidative/antioxidative
balance
has
been
suggested
as
potential
target
for
treatment
UC.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
evaluate
protective
effect
andrographolide
against
UC
antioxidant
properties
by
modulating
nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(Nrf2)/heme
oxygenase-1
(HO-1)
pathway.
Dextran
sulfate
sodium
(DSS)
-induced
mice
LPS-induced
HT29
cell
model
were
established
uncover
mechanisms
andrographolide.
ML385,
Nrf2
inhibitor,
used
both
models
assess
whether
exerts
through
Nrf2/HO-1
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
170, P. 116067 - 116067
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
Neuropathic
pain,
a
chronic
condition
with
high
incidence,
imposes
psychological
burdens
on
both
patients
and
society.
It
is
urgent
to
improve
pain
management
develop
new
analgesic
drugs.
Traditional
Chinese
medicine
has
gained
popularity
as
method
for
relief.
Diosmetin
(Dio)
mainly
found
in
herbal
medicines
effective
antioxidant,
anti-cancer,
anti-inflammatory
properties.
There
are
few
known
mechanisms
underlying
the
effectiveness
of
Dio
treating
neuropathic
pain.
However,
complete
understanding
its
therapeutic
effect
missing.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 30, 2024
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
marked
by
recurring
inflammation.
Existing
treatments
are
ineffective
and
may
have
toxic
side
effects.
Thus,
new
therapeutic
agents
urgently
needed.
We
studied
the
botanical
formula
"Li-Hong
Tang
(LHT)",
which
contains
two
main
ingredients,
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 5985 - 6004
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC),
as
the
third
most
common
bisexual
worldwide,
requires
urgent
research
on
its
underlying
mechanisms
and
intervention
methods.
NRF2
is
an
important
transcription
factor
involved
in
regulation
of
redox
homeostasis,
protein
degradation,
DNA
repair,
other
processes,
playing
role
cancer.
In
recent
years,
complex
CRC
has
been
continuously
revealed:
one
hand,
it
exhibits
a
chemopreventive
effect
by
protecting
normal
cells
from
oxidative
stress,
also
protective
malignant
cells.
Therefore,
this
article
explores
dual
related
signaling
pathways
CRC,
including
their
chemical
properties
promoting
effects
occurrence,
development,
metastasis,
chemotherapy
resistance
CRC.
addition,
focuses
exploring
ferroptosis,
well
drug
modulators
(activators
inhibitors)
targeting
natural
products,
compounds,
traditional
Chinese
medicine
formulations.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 1 - 15
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Objective:
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
investigate
the
protective
effect
Cannabidiol
(CBD)
on
DSS-induced
colitis
in
C57BL/6
mice
and
its
related
pathways.
Methods:
A
mouse
model
ulcerative
(US)
was
induced
by
DSS.
Enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
(ELISA),
quantitative
reverse
transcription
polymerase-chain
reaction
(qRT-PCR),
Western
blot
(WB)
immunofluorescence
(IF)
were
used
identify
key
factors
involved
inflammatory
response,
oxidative
stress
intestinal
fibrosis.
In
addition,
we
transfected
si-RNA
into
CCD-18Co
cells.
Results:
research
suggests
that
CBD
significantly
improves
inflammation
up-regulating
nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(Nrf2)
expression,
inhibiting
classical
Nuclear
Factor
kappa-light-chain-enhancer
activated
B
cells
(NF-κb)
pathway,
release
IL-6
(Interleukin),
IL-1β,
Tumor
Necrosis
Factor-α
(TNF-α)
other
factors.
At
same
time,
plays
an
antioxidant
role
regulating
Nrf2/
HO-1
(Heme
Oxygenase-1)
pathway
activating
activity.
On
hand,
may
regulate
Transforming
growth
beta
(TGF-β)/SMADs
signaling
expression
TGF-β
1,
thereby
α-SMA,
Collagen1,
TIMP1
factors,
thus
playing
anti-fibrotic
role.
Notably,
when
Nrf2
inhibited
or
lacking,
loses
above
against
colon
injury.
Conclusion:
affects
NF-κb
Heme
Oxygenase-1
(HO-1)
(TGF-β)/SMAD
Nrf2,
reducing
colonic
improving
progression
Keywords:
Ulcerative
colitis,
cannabidiol,
fibrosis,