Enhanced intestinal barrier function as the mechanism of antibiotic growth promoters in feed additives.

Antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) are a cost-effective tool for improving livestock productivity. However, antimicrobial-resistant bacteria have emerged, and the search for alternatives to AGPs has consequently intensified. To identify these alternatives without the risk of the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, it is important to determine the mechanism of action of AGPs and, subsequently, search for compounds with similar properties. We investigated the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities and intestinal barrier function of several AGPs using epithelial and immune cells. At the minimum administered dose of antibiotics, which effectively function as a growth promoter, the mechanism of action is to enhance the intestinal barrier function, but not the antimicrobial activity as determined using Dunnett's test (n = 3, P < .05). Inflammatory response was dependent on the combination of antibiotics (100 µmol/L) and immune cells. The results suggest that future studies should screen for nonantibiotic compounds that ameliorate intestinal barrier function.

The anti-tussive, anti-inflammatory effects and sub-chronic toxicological evaluation of perilla seed oil.

BACKGROUND: Perilla seed oil (PSO) is the main constituent of perilla seeds currently being used in the food industry, however it also has great clinical potential in the regulation of lung function as a nutrition supplement because of the high content of α-linolenic acid (ALA). In this study, the pharmacological activities including anti-tussive, expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect of PSO were performed. Furthermore, the 90-day sub-chronic oral toxicity with a 30 day recovery period was evaluated in Wistar rats. RESULTS: The pharmacological studies demonstrated that PSO inhibited cough frequency induced by capsaicine in mice. PSO also inhibited the leukotriene B4 (LTB4) release from the calcium ionophore A23187-induced polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) to some extent. In this sub-chronic toxicity study, mortality, clinical signs, body weight, food consumption, hematology, serum biochemistry, urinalysis, organ weight, necropsy, and histopathology were used to evaluate the toxicity of PSO. Lower body weight and various negative impacts on liver related parameters without histopathological lesion were observed in the 16 g kg-1 groups. No clinically significant changes were discovered in the 4 g kg-1 group during the test period. CONCLUSION: In summary, PSO exhibited anti-tussive and anti-inflammatory activities in vivo and in vitro. These sub-chronic toxicity studies inferred that the 'no-observed adverse effect level' (NOAEL) of PSO in Wistar rats was determined to be 4 g kg-1 . These results may provide a safety profile and a valuable reference for the use of PSO. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.

Mild temperature photothermal assisted anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory nanosystem for synergistic treatment of post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis.

Rationale: Endophthalmitis, which is one of the severest complications of cataract surgeries, can seriously threaten vision and even lead to irreversible blindness owing to its complicated microenvironment, including both local bacterial infection and severe inflammation. It is urgent to develop a comprehensive treatment for both anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Methods: Herein, we developed AuAgCu2O-bromfenac sodium nanoparticles (AuAgCu2O-BS NPs), which was designed to combine anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects for integrated therapy of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. The AuAgCu2O-BS NPs could eradicate methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacterial strain relied on their photodynamic effects and the release of metal ions (Ag+ and Cu+) by the hollow AuAgCu2O nanostructures mediated mild photothermal effects. The anti-inflammatory drug, bromfenac sodium, released from the nanoparticles were able to significantly reduce the local inflammation of the endophthalmitis and promote tissue rehabilitation. In vivo bacterial elimination and anti-inflammation were confirmed by a postcataract endophthalmitis rabbit model. Results: Excellent antibacterial ability of AuAgCu2O-BS NPs was verified both in vitro and in vivo. Ophthalmological clinical observation and pathologic histology analysis showed prominent treatment of inflammatory reaction. Importantly, the mild temperature photothermal effect not only promoted the release of metal ions and bromfenac sodium but also avoided the thermal damage of the surrounding tissues, which was more suitable for the practical application of ophthalmology due to the complex structure of the eyeball. Moreover, superior biocompatibility was approved by the preliminary toxicity investigations, including low cytotoxicity, negligible damage to major organs, and stable intraocular pressure. Conclusions: Our studies of nanosystem provide a promising synergic therapeutic strategy for postcataract endophthalmitis treatment with favorable prognosis and promise in clinical translations.

Physicochemical Properties, Microstructure, and Antioxidant and Anti-inflammation Effects of Four Major Polysaccharides from Tremella / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To isolate four polysaccharides from Tremella and study their physicochemical properties, microstructures, antioxidant activities and anti-inflammation effects. METHODS: The polysaccharides were purified using water extraction method, DEAE-Sepharose CL-6B and Sephadex G-100. The physicochemical properties and microstructures were studied using high-performance size-exclusion chromatography (HPSEC), gas chromatography (GC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. Anti-inflammation activities of the polysaccharides were identified using real time quantitative PCR. RESULTS: Four kinds of major polysaccharides (TABW-Ⅱ, TFBW-Ⅱ, TEPW-Ⅱ and TSPW-) were purified from water-extraction crude polysaccharides from Tremella. TABW-Ⅱ, TFBW-Ⅱ, TEPW-Ⅱ and TSPW- were homogeneous with relative molecular mass 26×103, 11×103, 21×103 and 356×103, respectively, and they consisted mainly of glucose and mannose. TEM reveale that their molecular morphologies were linear, and TSPW- had more extended structure with entangled chains. Compared with vitamin C (Vc), TSPW- showed more noticeable scavenging effects of superoxide (EC50=0.127 mg•mL-1) and hydroxyl (EC50=0.088 mg•mL-1) radicals (P<0.05). TSPW- also showed the highest inhibitory effects of TNF-α, IL-6 and COX-2 mRNA expressions in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 mouse macrophage cells, and the inhibitory effects were more than 95% at 150 μg•mL-1 TSPW-. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that TSPW- with entangled and extended liner structures have more obvious antioxidant and anti-inflammation effects than other major polysaccharides from Tremella family. Furthermore, this study indicates the potential utilization of Tremella polysaccharides in anti-inflammatory agents.

Anti-gout effect of hirudin and its mechanism / 中草药

Objective: To investigate the anti-gout effect of hirudin and its mechanism. Methods: Hypoxanthine was used to replicate mouse model of hyperuricemia. Sodium uric induced acute gouty inflammation in rats to observe the effect of hirudin on the level of uric acid and inflammation induced by acute hyperuricemia. The serum uric acid, serum urea nitrogen, serum xanthine oxidase activity, and liver xanthine oxidase activity were observed in chronic hyperuricemia mouse model induced by potassium oxonate. The changes of renal pathology, the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) and the expression of glucose transporter 9 (GLUT9) were also be tested. Results: Hirudin could significantly reduce the serum uric acid level in hyperuricemia mice induced by hypoxanthine and significantly inhibit acute toe swelling induced by sodium uric acid in rats. It could significantly reduce the level of serum hyperuricemia, decrease the level of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), significantly inhibit the expression of GLUT9 and alleviate the pathological changes of kidney in chronic hyperuricemia mice induced by potassium oxazinate. Conclusion: Hirudin has significant anti-hyperuricemia and anti-gout effects, and its mechanism may be related to the protection of kidney and the regulation of GLUT9 expression.

Study on the Effects of Maggot Oil on the Healing of Rat with Acute Skin Trauma and Infection and Its Mechanism / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of maggot oil on the healing of rat with acute skin trauma and infection and its mechanism,in order and to provide reference for further development of maggot oil. METHODS:SD rats were randomly divided into normal group,model group,maggot oil group and Jingwanhong treatment group (positive control),with 70 mice in each group. Except for normal group,acute skin trauma and infection model was induced in other groups by smearing Staphylococus aureus suspension at the wound. After modeling,normal group and model group were given normal saline,and maggot oil group and Jingwanhong treatment group were given relevant medicine 0.3 mL/100 g,at 9:00 and 17:00,for consecutive 15 d. Wound and wound healing time of rats were observed in each group. The content of hydroxyproline in wound was determined in 10 rats of each group after 1,2,4,6,8 d of administration. The content of water in wound was determined after 2,4,6,8 d after administration. 2 h after last administration,the content of lysozyme,the levels of inflammatory factors (TNF-α,IL-6),the expression of NF-κB p65(in cytoplasm and nucleus)and p-IκB-α(in cytoplasm)protein were determined in 10 rats of each group. RESULTS:Compared with normal group,wound edema of model group was obvious,and wound healing time was(14.3±2.1)d. After 4,6,8 d of medication,the content of hydroxyproline in wound of rats was decreased significantly in model group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). After 2,4,6,8 d of medication,the content of water in wound was increased significantly in model group(P<0.01). After 15 d of medication,the serum contents of lysozyme,TNF-α and IL-6 in rats were increased significantly in model group (P<0.01). The expression of NF-κB p65 (in cytoplasm) in wound was decreased significantly (P<0.01),while the expressions of NF-κB p65 (in nucleus) and p-IκB-α(in nucleus) protein were increased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with model group,above indicators of administration groups were improved significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS:Maggot oil could protect tissue injury induced by acute skin wound infection,promote wound healing. The possible mechanism might play anti-inflammatory effect through promoting collagen production,increasing lysozyme content,regulating NF-κB signal pathway.

Protective Effects of the Ethanol Extract of Viola tianshanica Maxim against Acute Lung Injury Induced by Lipopolysaccharides in Mice.

Viola tianshanica Maxim, belonging to the Violaceae plant family, is traditionally used in Uighur medicine for treating pneumonia, headache, and fever. There is, however, a lack of basic understanding of its pharmacological activities. This study was designed to observe the effects of the ethanol extract (TSM) from Viola tianshanica Maxim on the inflammation response in acute lung injury (ALI) induced by LPS and the possible underlying mechanisms. We found that TSM (200 and 500 mg/kg) significantly decreased inflammatory cytokine production and the number of inflammatory cells, including macrophages and neutrophils, in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. TSM also markedly inhibited the lung wet-to-dry ratio and alleviated pathological changes in lung tissues. In vitro, after TSM (12.5-100 µg/ml) treatment to RAW 264.7 cells for 1 h, LPS (1 µg/ml) was added and the cells were further incubated for 24 h. TSM dose-dependently inhibited the levels of proinflammatory cytokines, such as NO, PGE2, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1ß, and remarkably decreased the protein and mRNA expression of TNF-α and IL-6 in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. TSM also suppressed protein expression of p-IκBa and p-ERK1/2 and blocked nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65. The results indicate that TSM exerts anti-inflammatory effects related with inhibition on NF-κB and MAPK (p-ERK1/2) signaling pathways. In conclusion, our data demonstrate that TSM might be a potential agent for the treatment of ALI.

Research progress of prevention and cue effects of caffeoylquinic acids from Erigeron breviscapus on ischemic stroke / 中草药

This paper summarized the chemical structures and amounts of caffeoylquinic acids in Erigeron breviscapus, as well as its prevention and cure effects on ischemic stroke in clinical and possible pharmacological mechanism. The results showed 22 caffeoylquinic acids reported from E. breviscapus, accounting for 29% of all compounds from this herb; The average content of total polyphenols was 36.93%, and more than 95% of components in Erigeron Breviscapus Injection are caffeoylquinic acids, higher than that of scutellarin. Several high quality clinical studies confirmed that Erigeron Breviscapus Injection enhanced treatment performance and improve the neurological score in the treatment after ischemic stroke and had good safety. In pharmacological research, caffeoylquinic acid compounds display anti-oxidant, anti-free radical, anticoagulation, and anti-fibrosis effects, which can protect neuro, vascular endothelial cells, glial cells, and astrocytes. They are also able to inhibit inflammatory, suppress cytokines IL-1, TNF-α, and enhance SOD & GSH-Px, which play a role in different treatment stages of ischemic stroke. So, caffeoylquinic acid is a kind of important chemical in E. breviscapus.

Anti-inflammation, Analgesic and Hemostatic Effects of Veronicastrum sibiricum / 医药导报

Objective To explore the anti-inflammation, pain-relieving and bleeding-stopping effects of Veronicastrum sibiricum and its potential to be a medicinal resource of Radix clematidis.Methods Total of 120 mice were randomly divided into 6 groups, including the Veronicastrum sibiricum water extract (1.5, 1.0, 0.5 g·mL-1) groups, Radix clematidis water extract (1.0 g·mL-1) group, the 0.9% sodium chloride solution group and 2% aspirin solution group.The mouse hot-plate test and writhing test were carried out to evaluate the analgesic effect.The anti-inflammation effect was observed by the xylene-attracted swelling of the mouse's ears.The bleeding time of the breaking mouse's tails was used for studying hemostatic effect.Results The Veronicastrum sibiricum could significantly increase the pain threshold of mice in hot plate.At the same dosage, the Veronicastrum sibiricum reducing the writhing times of mice was similar to Radix clematidis.Auricle swelling inhibition rate was 5.72% higher than Radix clematidis (P<0.05);The mouse tail bleeding time was 7.6% shorter than Radix clematidis (P<0.05).Conclusion The Veronicastrum sibiricum shows similar analgesic effect to Radix clematidis,and more strong hemostatic and anti-inflammation effects than Radix clematidis.

Analgesic and Anti-inflammation Effect of Borneol / 中药新药与临床药理

Objective To observe the analgesic action and anti-inflammation effect of borneol. Methods The analgesic action and anti-inflammation effect of borneol were observed by mouse hot-plate test,mouse acetic-acid-induced twisting test,mouse abdominal cavity capillary permeability increase test induced by acetic acid,and rat pedal swelling test induced by carrageenin. Results Borneol reduced the pedal swelling of rats,ED50=0.3242 g?kg-1,increased pain threshold in mice ED50=0.3870 g?kg-1,inhibited twisting response of mice obviously,ED50=0.5813 g?kg-1. In the same dose,the analgesic action of borneol was stronger than the anti-inflammatory effect. Conclusion Borneol has certain analgesic action and anti-inflammation effect.

Pharmacodynamic study on Chanfuan Oral Solution / 中成药

AIM: To study the pharmacodynamic effect of Chanfuan Oral Solution. METHODS: Acute blood stagnation caused by adrenaline, ankle swelling, ear edema and writhing caused by acetic acid were taken for experiment models. RESULTS: Chanfuan Oral Solution could significantly reduce blood viscosity. Results also showed that it had inhibitory effect on rat's ankle swelling, ear edema and reduction in ratio of writhing of mice. CONCLUSION: These results suggest Chanfuan Oral Solution is an effective drug for reducing blood viscosity, anti inflammation and analgesia.