bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 3, 2023
Abstract
Gleditsia
sinensis
Lam.
(GSL)
is
a
medicinal
herb
and
noticeable
resource
of
possessing
hepatic
protective
agents
such
as
alcoholic
liver
disease
(ALD).
At
present,
it
has
been
documented
that
gut
microbiota
(GM)
related
directly
to
etiology
ALD.
Nevertheless,
the
bioactive
molecules
in
GSL,
favorable
GM,
targets,
key
mechanism(s)
against
ALD
are
yet
be
revealed.
Hence,
we
integrated
significant
four
components
clarify
nuanced
pathogenesis
with
help
network
pharmacology
(NP)
concept.
We
retrieved
metabolites
via
gutMGene
constructed
GSL
or
GM-Signaling
pathways-Targets-Metabolites
(GGSTM)
networks.
Finally,
molecular
docking
test
(MDT)
was
performed
verify
findings.
The
suggested
16
GM
6
were
two
signaling
pathways
through
GGSTM
Both
MDT
frontier
orbitals
(FMO)
theory
revealed
most
stable
conformers:
equol
from
Lactobacillus
paracasei
JS1
on
IL6,
Bauer-7-en-3-one,
Urs-12-en-3-one
PPARA,
PPARD,
PPARG,
respectively.
In
conclusion,
this
study
sheds
light
combinatorial
effects
treating
systems
biology
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 25, 2025
Alcohol-related
liver
disease
(ALD)
is
a
chronic
injury
caused
by
long-term
excessive
alcohol
consumption,
with
complex
and
multifaceted
pathological
mechanisms.
Research
indicates
that
oxidative
stress
(OS),
inflammatory
responses,
lipid
metabolic
disturbances
induced
its
metabolites
are
primary
contributors
to
hepatocyte
injury,
positioning
OS
as
key
target
in
ALD
treatment.
The
main
non-pharmacological
treatment
for
abstinence,
while
medical
primarily
relies
on
Western
pharmacological
interventions.
However,
recent
research
has
increasingly
highlighted
the
potential
of
Chinese
botanical
drugs
improving
histological
features
modulating
signaling
pathways
associated
ALD,
underscoring
therapeutic
traditional
herb
medicine.
Despite
these
promising
findings,
precise
mechanisms
effects
extracts
remain
incompletely
understood,
side
must
be
considered.
Therefore,
comprehensive
analysis
herbal
essential
optimize
clinical
administration
ensure
safe,
effective
This
review
focuses
central
theme,
categorizing
into
six
major
groups—flavonoids,
polyphenols,
terpenoids,
alkaloids,
saponins,
anthraquinones—all
widely
used
provides
an
overview
their
characteristics
actions
context
offering
insights
regulation
exploring
treatments
ALD.
Notably,
physical
exercise
shares
overlapping
regulating
OS.
Combining
two
strategies
could
offer
integrative
though
further
needed
confirm
synergistic
benefits
applications.
Journal of Biomedical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: May 24, 2024
Alcohol-related
liver
disease
(ALD)
is
a
major
health
concern
worldwide,
but
effective
therapeutics
for
ALD
are
still
lacking.
Tumor
necrosis
factor-inducible
gene
6
protein
(TSG-6),
cytokine
released
from
mesenchymal
stem
cells,
was
shown
to
reduce
fibrosis
and
promote
successful
repair
in
mice
with
chronically
damaged
livers.
However,
the
effect
of
TSG-6
mechanism
underlying
its
activity
remain
poorly
understood.
Eurasian Journal of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
55(S1), P. 82 - 90
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Alcohol
consumption
poses
a
significant
risk
for
the
development
of
chronic
illnesses,
one
leading
causes
"preventable"
disease
and
death
worldwide.
Harmful
alcohol
is
thought
to
result
in
approximately
2.5-3
million
deaths
each
year,
majority
which
are
caused
by
alcohol-related
liver
diseases.
Hepatocellular
carcinoma,
cirrhosis,
fibrosis,
steatosis,
steatohepatitis
among
illnesses
alcohol.
The
mechanisms
behind
human
diseases
often
mimicked
understood
through
use
animal
models.
Rodents
ideal
animals
study
In
these
experimental
models
using
rodents,
ethanol
ratio,
method
administration,
diet
be
applied
vary.
Within
scope
this
review,
it
aimed
at
providing
information
about
used
today
toxicity
advantages
disadvantages
Crystal Growth & Design,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(11), P. 4416 - 4427
Published: May 25, 2024
Drug
cocrystals
can
modulate
the
physical
and
chemical
properties
of
drugs,
even
complement
each
other's
strengths,
have
a
synergistic
enhancement
effect.
Here,
we
reported
drug
cocrystal
prepared
by
norfloxacin
(NOR)
naringenin
(NAR),
comprising
an
antibacterial
antitumor
active
pharmaceutical
ingredient.
The
hydrate
obtained
crystal
transformation
methods
enhanced
activity
NOR
against
one
Gram-positive
bacterium
(Staphylococcus
aureus),
three
Gram-negative
bacteria
(Escherichia
coli,
Dysentery
bacillus,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa),
fungus
(Candida
albicans),
improved
solubility
NAR,
reduced
hygroscopicity
NOR,
anticancer
NAR
human
breast
cancer
cells
MDA-MB-231.
This
combination
has
potential
therapeutic
synergy
in
clinical
terms.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 1, 2024
The
development
of
rodent
models
that
accurately
reflect
the
pathogenesis
alcoholic
liver
disease
(ALD)
in
humans
is
crucial
for
evaluating
nutritional
intervention
food
bioactive
ingredients
ALD.
Although
various
have
been
employed
to
establish
ALD
over
past
few
decades,
most
successful
cases
are
associated
with
high
mortality
rates,
operational
difficulties,
and
incompatibility
formation
mechanism
compared
human
However,
established
by
oral
administration
simulate
drinking
behavior
often
fail
induce
significant
damage.
Therefore,
it
imperative
explore
simple
effective
modes
establishing
consistent
pathophysiological
process
Herein,
we
summarized
discussed
several
issues
related
construct
rodents
(mainly
mice
rats)
administration,
including
animal
selection,
feeding,
alcohol
intervention,
evaluation
criteria.
purpose
this
review
provide
a
standardized
efficient
formula
modeling,
so
as
facilitate
efficacy
analysis
Patients
with
idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis
contemplating
pregnancy
should
receive
comprehensive
pre-pregnancy
counseling,
including
discussions
about
the
potential
risks
of
on
disease
progression
and
maternal
health.
Collaborative
care
involving
obstetricians,
pulmonologists,
maternal-fetal
medicine
specialists
is
essential
to
optimize
fetal
outcomes
while
minimizing
both.
Careful
consideration
be
given
medication
selection
dosing
during
pregnancy,
a
focus
exposure
teratogenic
or
harmful
agents
maintaining
stability
symptom
control.
Close
monitoring
lung
function,
symptoms,
complications
necessary
throughout
gestation,
regular
assessments
detect
any
signs
exacerbations.
Elderly
patients
fibrosis.
may
present
age-related
changes
in
comorbidities,
functional
status,
necessitating
individualized
management
approaches.
Comprehensive
geriatric
assessment,
evaluation
cognitive
nutritional
frailty,
valuable
identifying
addressing
vulnerabilities
optimizing
for
elderly
fibrosis.nTreatment
decisions
balance
benefits
pharmacological
interventions,
taking
into
account
pharmacokinetic
pharmacodynamic
changes,
polypharmacy,
frailty.