6 results on '"Yi, Peng"'
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2. A diarylheptanoid compound from Alpinia officinarum Hance ameliorates high glucose-induced insulin resistance by regulating PI3K/AKT-Nrf2-GSK3β signaling pathways in HepG2 cells
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Xu-guang Zhang, Ai-xia Liu, Yu-xin Zhang, Ming-yan Zhou, Xiang-yi Li, Ming-hai Fu, Yi-peng Pan, Jian Xu, and Jun-qing Zhang
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Pharmacology ,Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 beta ,NF-E2-Related Factor 2 ,Superoxide Dismutase ,Hep G2 Cells ,Antioxidants ,Molecular Docking Simulation ,Oxidative Stress ,Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ,Glucose ,Diarylheptanoids ,Drug Discovery ,Alpinia ,Humans ,Insulin ,Insulin Resistance ,Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase ,Reactive Oxygen Species ,Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt ,Signal Transduction - Abstract
Alpinia officinarum Hance, a perennial natural medicine-food herb, has been traditionally used to treat colds, stomachache, and diabetes for thousands of years. 1,7-Diphenyl-4E-en-3-heptanone (DPH5), a diarylheptanoid isolated from the rhizome of A. officinarum has been reported to be safe and to have antioxidant and hypoglycemic effects, suggesting its potential in the treatment of insulin resistance (IR).Aim of to investigate the protective effect of DPH5 on IR and elucidate its underlying mechanism of action.HepG2 cells were used as the research objects. Glucose uptake and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in high glucose-induced insulin-resistant HepG2 cells were assessed using flow cytometry. Glucose consumption and the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were analyzed using the corresponding assay kits. The expression of mRNA and proteins related to insulin signaling, glucose metabolism, and antioxidant factor, including insulin receptor substrate-1 (IRS1), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (AKT), translocation of glucose transporter-4, glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK3β), glucokinase (GCK), pyruvate kinase (PK), phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK), glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase), nuclear factor-erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), NADPH quinoneoxidoreductase (NQO1), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) was determined using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blotting. Furthermore, molecular docking was performed to determine the spatial mechanism of DPH5 on the key targets PI3K, AKT, Nrf2, and GSK3β.DPH5 could improve IR that manifested as increased glucose uptake and glucose consumption in insulin-resistant HepG2 cells. Moreover, DPH5 could enhance antioxidant capacity by activating Nrf2/HO-1 elements, including increasing Nrf2, HO-1, SOD, NQO1, and GSH-Px expression and reducing MDA, ROS, and JNK levels, thereby improving oxidative stress and ultimately alleviating IR. Additionally, DPH5 could promote the expression of IRS1, PI3K, AKT, GSK3β, GCK, and PK, and downregulate the expression of PEPCK and G6pase, thereby accelerating glucose utilization and enhancing insulin sensitivity. The mechanism underlying the effect of DPH5 in alleviating IR was related to the PI3K/AKT- and Nrf2/HO-1-mediated regulation of the GSK3β signaling pathway, and the results were further confirmed using the specific inhibitors LY294002 and ML385. Results from molecular docking indicated that there were different regulatory sites and interacting forces between DPH5 and PI3K, AKT, Nrf2, and GSK3β; however, the binding force was relatively strong.DPH5 improved oxidative stress and glucose metabolism via modulating the PI3K/AKT-Nrf2-GSK3β pathway, thereby ameliorating IR. Overall, our findings suggest the potential of DPH5 as a natural medicine to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus.
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- 2022
3. The adjuvant effects of Antrodia Camphorata extracts combined with anti-tumor agents on multidrug resistant human hepatoma cells
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Chang, Chia-Yu, Huang, Zih-Ning, Yu, Hsun-Hsin, Chang, Liang-Hao, Li, Shun-Lai, Chen, Yi-Peng, Lee, Kuo-Yang, and Chuu, Jiunn-Jye
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- 2008
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4. Mechanism of action of the suppression of influenza virus replication by Ko-Ken Tang through inhibition of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt signaling pathway and viral RNP nuclear export
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Hung-Rong Yen, Chi Jene Chen, Ming Sian Wu, Tsui Yi Peng, Chung-Fan Hsieh, Jim-Tong Horng, Chia Wen Chang, and Tzou Yien Lin
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Viral protein ,viruses ,Biology ,medicine.disease_cause ,Virus Replication ,Virus ,Cell Line ,Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ,Dogs ,Drug Discovery ,medicine ,Influenza A virus ,Animals ,PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway ,Cytopathic effect ,DNA Primers ,Pharmacology ,Cell Nucleus ,Microscopy, Confocal ,Base Sequence ,Akt/PKB signaling pathway ,Virology ,Nucleoprotein ,Influenza B virus ,Protein Transport ,Viral replication ,Microscopy, Fluorescence ,Ribonucleoproteins ,Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt ,Drugs, Chinese Herbal ,Signal Transduction - Abstract
Aims of the study Ko-Ken Tang (KKT, aka kakkon-to), a conventional Chinese herbal medicine, has been used for the treatment of the common cold, fever and influenza virus infection. However, the underlying mechanism of its activity against influenza virus infection remains elusive. In this study, the antiviral effect and its underlying mechanism was evaluated, including the investigation of anti-influenza virus activity of KKT on MDCK cells and corresponding mechanism related to phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling pathway and its consecutive viral RNP nuclear export. Materials and methods The antiviral activity of non-toxic concentration of KKT was examined against various strains of influenza virus and enterovirus 71 by neutralization assay. PI3K/Akt signaling activated by influenza virus was inspected in A549 cells by western blot. Inhibition of influenza polymerase activity by KKT was measured with plasmid-based reverse genetics using primer extension assay and luciferase reporter assay. Inhibition of viral vRNP nuclear export was demonstrated by laser confocal microscopy and interspecies heterokaryon assay. Results KKT inhibits influenza virus replication but not entry, and it exhibits a broad spectrum inhibitory activity against human influenza A viruses and enterovirus 71. KKT does not inhibit viral polymerase activity but directly blocks the virus-induced phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt signaling pathway, which in turns causes retention of viral nucleoprotein in the nucleus, thereby interfering with virus propagation. The inhibition by KKT of the nuclear export of viral protein was further confirmed by heterokaryon assay. Conclusions The results obtained in this study give scientific support to KKT for the treatment of influenza virus infection. KKT could be of potential use in the management of seasonal pandemic influenza virus infection in addition to other clinically available drugs.
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- 2010
5. Antihypertensive effect of 3,3,5,5-tetramethyl-4-piperidone, a new compound extracted from Marasmius androsaceus
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Yan Song, Ling Zhang, Haibo Zhu, Kai Qu, Ming Yang, Zhongwei Sun, and Yi Peng
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Male ,Hemodynamics ,Stimulation ,Pharmacology ,Pharmacognosy ,Biology ,urologic and male genital diseases ,Dogs ,Rats, Inbred SHR ,Drug Discovery ,Animals ,Rats, Wistar ,Marasmius androsaceus ,Hemodynamic effects ,Antihypertensive Agents ,Piperidones ,Traditional medicine ,Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ,Plant Extracts ,Left ventricular work ,bacterial infections and mycoses ,female genital diseases and pregnancy complications ,Marasmius ,Rats ,Blood pressure ,Cats ,Female ,Nictitating membrane - Abstract
Aim of the study To evaluate the antihypertensive effect of 3,3,5,5-tetramethyl-4-piperidone (TMP), a new compound extracted from Marasmius androsaceus . Besides, the hemodynamic profiles and pertinent mechanism of the compound were explored. Materials and methods Acute and chronic antihypertensive effects of TMP were examined in spontaneous hypertensive rats (SHRs) and reno-hypertensive rats (two kidneys one clip model, 2K1C). Anesthetized dogs were used to evaluate the hemodynamic effects of TMP. Moreover, the cat nictitating membrane response was used to test the ganglionic blocking property of TMP. Results TMP (2.5, 5 and 10 mg/kg, p.o.) notably reduced the blood pressure of SHR in 30 min. Two-week administration of TMP (2.5, 5 and 10 mg/kg, p.o.) also decreased the blood pressure of 2K1C rats. TMP (30 mg/kg, i.v.) abolished the response of the nictitating membrane induced by preganglionic stimulation. The results of hemodynamic study in anesthetized dogs showed that, except for the reduction in blood pressure and left ventricular work, no other changes were detected. The results of heart rate variability analysis indicated an intact sympathetic–vagal balance after TMP treatment. Conclusions TMP is a new antihypertensive compound, and the effect is partially related to ganglionic blocking.
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- 2008
6. The adjuvant effects of Antrodia Camphorata extracts combined with anti-tumor agents on multidrug resistant human hepatoma cells
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Chia-Yu Chang, Kuo-yang Lee, Li Shun-Lai, Zih-Ning Huang, Hsun-Hsin Yu, Jiunn-Jye Chuu, Yi-Peng Chen, and Liang-Hao Chang
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ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B ,Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase-1 ,Antineoplastic Agents ,Mice ,Western blot ,Cell Line, Tumor ,Drug Discovery ,medicine ,Animals ,Humans ,ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B, Member 1 ,Antrodia ,Pharmacology ,Mice, Inbred ICR ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,biology ,Cell growth ,Plant Extracts ,Cell Cycle ,Liver Neoplasms ,Cell cycle ,biology.organism_classification ,In vitro ,Drug Resistance, Multiple ,Apoptosis ,Cell culture ,Cyclooxygenase 2 ,Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ,Immunology ,Cancer research ,Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerases ,Adjuvant ,Phytotherapy - Abstract
The objectives of this study were to investigate the adjuvant anti-tumor effects of Antrodia camphorate in human hepatoma cells (C3A and PLC/PRF/5) which are resistance to most anti-tumor agents, elucidate the possible regulation pathways, and measure the tumor growth and survival rate in xenograft-nude mice after combined with anti-tumor agents.The AC extracts were measured by using a phenol/sulfuric acid method as previously described. The in vitro cell proliferation assay of ACs and anti-tumor agents was tested on C3A and PLC/PRF/5 cell lines. The percentage of human hepatoma cells undergoing apoptosis and distributing in different phases of cell cycle were determined by Flow cytometric analysis. Western blot analysis for MDR-1 and apoptosis- related proteins. The measurements of tumor growth and survival analysis of hepatoma implanted nude mice treated with Antrodia camphorata extracts and anti-tumor agents alone or in combinations.We have found that Antrodia camphorata extracts, when combined with anti-tumor agents, showed adjuvant antiproliferative effects on hepatoma cells (in vitro) and on xenografted cells in tumor-implanted nude mice (in vivo), which then extended their median survival days. Furthermore, solid-state extracts of Antrodia camphorata (AC-SS) showed its adjuvant effects through the inhibition of MDR gene expressions and the pathway of COX-2- dependent inhibition of p-AKT, which ultimately resulted in the induction of apoptosis in hepatoma cells.In this study, we have found that Antrodia camphorata extract, when combined with anti-tumor agents, showed adjuvant antiproliferative effects on hepatoma cells (in vitro) and on xenografted cells in tumor-implanted nude mice (in vivo).
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- 2007
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