The hepatoprotective effect of aqueous extracts of Penthorum chinense Pursh against acute alcohol-induced liver injury is associated with ameliorating hepatic steatosis and reducing oxidative stress

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1510-1517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Wei Cao ◽  
Yun Jiang ◽  
Da-Yong Zhang ◽  
Xiao-Jing Zhang ◽  
Yuan-Jia Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Liver Injury ◽  
Hepatic Steatosis ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Hepatoprotective Effect ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Health Food ◽  
Penthorum Chinense Pursh ◽  
Penthorum Chinense

Aqueous extracts ofPenthorum chinensePursh, a health food and folk medicine, protects against acute alcohol-induced liver injury.

scholarly journals Cryptotanshinone from the Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge Attenuates Ethanol-Induced Liver Injury by Activation of AMPK/SIRT1 and Nrf2 Signaling Pathways

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arulkumar Nagappan ◽  
Ji-Hyun Kim ◽  
Dae Young Jung ◽  
Myeong Ho Jung
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Liver Injury ◽  
Hepatic Steatosis ◽  
Salvia Miltiorrhiza ◽  
Sirtuin 1 ◽  
Hepatoprotective Effect ◽  
Related Factor ◽  
Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge ◽  
Antioxidant Genes ◽  
Compound C

Cryptotanshinone (CT), a diterpene that is isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, exhibits anti-cancer, anti-oxidative, anti-fibrosis, and anti-inflammatory properties. Here, we examined whether CT administration possess a hepatoprotective effect on chronic ethanol-induced liver injury. We established a chronic alcohol feeding mouse model while using C57BL/6 mice, and examined the liver sections with hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) and Oil Red O (ORO) staining. Further, we analyzed the lipogenesis, fatty acid oxidation, oxidative stress, and inflammation genes by using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and immunoblotting in in vivo, and in vitro while using HepG2 and AML-12 cells. CT treatment significantly ameliorated ethanol-promoted hepatic steatosis, which was consistent with the decreased hepatic triglyceride levels. Interestingly, CT activated the phosphorylation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), and nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) proteins. Importantly, compound C (AMPK inhibitor) significantly blocked the CT-mediated reduction in TG accumulation, but not Ex52735 (SIRT1 inhibitor), which suggested that CT countering ethanol-promoted hepatic steatosis is mediated by AMPK activation. Furthermore, CT significantly inhibited cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) and enhanced both the expression of antioxidant genes and hepatic glutathione levels. Finally, CT inhibited the ethanol-induced inflammation in ethanol-fed mice and HepG2 cells. Overall, CT exhibits a hepatoprotective effect against ethanol-induced liver injury by the inhibition of lipogenesis, oxidative stress, and inflammation through the activation of AMPK/SIRT1 and Nrf2 and the inhibition of CYP2E1. Therefore, CT could be an effective therapeutic agent for treating ethanol-induced liver injury.

scholarly journals Bamboo Stems (Phyllostachys nigra variety henosis) Containing Polyphenol Mixtures Activate Nrf2 and Attenuate Phenylhydrazine-Induced Oxidative Stress and Liver Injury

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Hye Yang ◽  
Moon-Hee Choi ◽  
Chang-Su Na ◽  
Sam Seok Cho ◽  
Jae Hoon Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Liver Injury ◽  
Iron Overload ◽  
Liver Damage ◽  
Hepg2 Cells ◽  
Hepatoprotective Effect ◽  
Glutathione Depletion ◽  
Related Factor ◽  
Nrf2 Target Gene ◽  
Phyllostachys Nigra

This study was designed to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of bamboo stems using in vitro and in vivo experimental liver damage models. Ethyl acetate fraction of 80% ethanol extract of Phyllostachys nigra stem (PN3) containing polyphenols had a higher NQO1-ARE reporter gene activity as monitored by the activity of the NF-E2-related factor (Nrf2) antioxidant pathway in cells in comparison to extracts from other species and under other conditions. The Nrf2 was translocated from the cytosol to the nucleus in response to PN3, followed by induction of the Nrf2 target gene expression, including HO-1, GCL, and NQO-1 in HepG2 cells. Phosphorylation of Nrf2 in HepG2 cells was enhanced in PN3, which was mediated by PKCδ, ERK, and p38 MAPK. Consequently, PN3 inhibited arachidonic acid (AA) + iron-induced reactive oxygen species generation and glutathione depletion, and, thus, highlighted their role in cytotoxicity. Treatment with major polyphenols of PN3, including catechin, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and p-coumaric acid, also improved AA + iron-mediated oxidative stress and, thus, improved cell viability. Treatment with phenylhydrazine in mice, i.e., the iron overload liver injury model, increased plasma alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels and changed histological features in mice—a response that was almost completely blocked by PN3 administration. Moreover, PN3 extract mitigated phenylhydrazine-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. Conclusively, PN3 can exert a hepatoprotective effect against iron overload-induced acute liver damage due to its antioxidant properties.

scholarly journals Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Effect of Penthorum chinense Pursh Extract against t-BHP-Induced Liver Damage in L02 Cells

Molecules ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 6443-6453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangyang Hu ◽  
Shengpeng Wang ◽  
Anqi Wang ◽  
Ligen Lin ◽  
Meiwan Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Damage ◽  
Hepatoprotective Effect ◽  
Penthorum Chinense Pursh ◽  
Penthorum Chinense ◽  
L02 Cells

Ligustrazine prevents alcohol-induced liver injury by attenuating hepatic steatosis and oxidative stress

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 613-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunfeng Lu ◽  
Wenxuan Xu ◽  
Feng Zhang ◽  
Huanhuan Jin ◽  
Qin Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Liver Injury ◽  
Hepatic Steatosis ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

scholarly journals Hepatoprotective properties of Penthorum chinense Pursh against carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in mice

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Wang ◽  
Xiao-Jiao Zhang ◽  
Ruibing Feng ◽  
Yun Jiang ◽  
Da-Yong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Tetrachloride ◽  
Liver Injury ◽  
Acute Liver Injury ◽  
Penthorum Chinense Pursh ◽  
Penthorum Chinense

Protective effects of Penthorum chinense Pursh against chronic ethanol-induced liver injury in mice

2015 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. 92-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Wei Cao ◽  
Yun Jiang ◽  
Da-Yong Zhang ◽  
Meng Wang ◽  
Wan-Sheng Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Injury ◽  
Chronic Ethanol ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Penthorum Chinense Pursh ◽  
Penthorum Chinense

scholarly journals Penthorum chinense Pursh alleviates ethanol-induced hepatic oxidative impairment in zebrafish via AMPK / p62 / Nrf2 / mTOR pathway

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
xingtao zhao ◽  
mengting zhou ◽  
ying deng ◽  
chaocheng guo ◽  
li liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Blood Stasis ◽  
Mtor Signaling ◽  
Transgenic Zebrafish ◽  
Related Factor ◽  
Sequestosome 1 ◽  
Penthorum Chinense Pursh ◽  
Dose Dependent Decrease ◽  
Penthorum Chinense

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance: In China, Penthorum chinense Pursh (PCP) is renowned for its effectiveness in “promoting blood circulation” and “removing blood stasis”. It can “relieve the liver” and its application in the field of liver protection, including viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver, liver fibrosis, has been known for hundreds of years.Aim of the study: Oxidative stress is widely believed to exert a key role in the pathophysiology of alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Therefore, antioxidant therapy reflects a reasonable strategy for the prevention and treatment of ALD. Hence, this study aimed to elucidate the mechanism of PCP in ethanol-induced liver injury.Methods: Treatment of liver-specific transgenic zebrafish larvae (lfabp: EGFP) at three days post-fertilization (3 dpf) with different concentrations of PCP (100, 50, 25 μg / mL) for 48 h was followed by soaking in 350 mmol / L ethanol for 32 h. Liver function and fat accumulation were identified by phenotypic indicators and biochemical kits. The related proteins and gene expression were further estimated by western blotting and quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Finally, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was adopted to analyze the chemical composition of PCP extract.Results: Firstly, PCP mediated alleviation of ethanol-induced steatosis and reduction of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), total cholesterol (TC) and triglyceride (TG) related indexes were evident. Dose-dependent decrease of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, the activity of malondialdehyde (MDA) and increased the activity of glutathione (GSH), Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in zebrafish substantiated the role of PCP in relieving oxidative stress. Furthermore, PCP induced downregulation of sequestosome 1 (p62 / SQSTM1, p62), Atg13 and Beclin 1 expression promoted autophagy. Meanwhile, PCP contributed to the hepatoprotective function by downregulating the expression of kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) and upregulating the expression of nucleus factor-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), which activated cytoprotective related gene HO-1. Moreover, HPLC of PCP extract confirmed the presence of various polyphenols with potential antioxidant effects. Finally, PCP appeared to promote the activated protein kinase (AMPK) / p62 / Nrf2 / mTOR signaling pathways, which were related to oxidative stress and autophagy in zebrafish.Conclusion: This study claimed that by activating the AMPK / p62 / Nrf2 / mTOR signaling pathway, PCP could attenuate ethanol-induced liver injury in zebrafish.

scholarly journals Antiphotoaging and Antimelanogenic Effects of Penthorum chinense Pursh Ethanol Extract due to Antioxidant- and Autophagy-Inducing Properties

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deok Jeong ◽  
Jongsung Lee ◽  
Sang Hee Park ◽  
You Ah Kim ◽  
Byoung Jun Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Infectious Hepatitis ◽  
Uvb Irradiation ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
B16f10 Cells ◽  
Penthorum Chinense Pursh ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Penthorum Chinense ◽  
Melanin Contents

Ethnopharmacological Relevance. Penthorum chinense Pursh (Penthoraceae) is a traditional herbal plant that has been used in China for the treatment of jaundice, cholecystitis, edema, and infectious hepatitis. In addition, the Korea Medicinal Plant Dictionary states that Penthorum chinense Pursh can be used to treat contusions and skin bruises by improving blood flow. Recent studies have shown that Penthorum chinense Pursh ethanol extract (Pc-EE) exhibits strong antioxidant effects. In this study, we examined the effects of Pc-EE on UVB-induced or H2O2-induced oxidative stress, as well as its antimelanogenic properties. Cell viability, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) expression, cyclooxygenease-2 (COX-2), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) expression and moisturizing factors were investigated in keratinocytes. Collagen synthesis induction was measured in HEK293T cells. For melanogenesis, the effects of Pc-EE on melanin content and tyrosinase activity were measured. Additionally, the antimelanogenic- and autophagy-inducing activities of Pc-EE were examined using immunoblotting and confocal microscopy. Pc-EE protected HaCaT cells against death from UVB irradiation- or H2O2-induced oxidative stress. Pc-EE increased the promoter activity of the type 1 procollagen gene Col1A1 and decreased the expression of MMPs, COX-2, IL-6, and hyaluronidase induced by UVB irradiation- or H2O2-induced oxidative stress. Pc-EE showed a strong antioxidant effect in the DPPH assay. In α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone- (α-MSH-) stimulated B16F10 cells, Pc-EE reduced melanin production, decreased tyrosinase expression and microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) protein levels, and decreased the phosphorylation levels of p38 and JNK. In HEK293T cells, Pc-EE promoted the expression of GFP-LC3B. In B16F10 cells, the LC3B and melanin contents were reduced by Pc-EE and were restored by the autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA). These results suggest that Pc-EE can be used as a skin protection agent due to its antiapoptotic, antiaging, anti-inflammatory, and antimelanogenic properties.

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