In the present review, we updated current information on the chemistry, contents, and anticancer properties of matrine (MT), oxymatrine (OMT), and compound Kushen injection (CKI). The anticancer properties were focused on lung, breast, and liver cancer cells because they are most susceptible. Sources of information were from Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Direct, PubChem, J-Stage, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). Reference was also made on botanical websites, such as Flora of China and World Flora Online. MT and OMT are dominant quinolizidine alkaloids from the roots of Sophora flavescens (Kushen) of the family Fabaceae. Against lung, breast, and liver cancer cells, MT and OMT inhibit cell proliferation; induce cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy; restrict angiogenesis; and inhibit cell metastasis, invasion, and migration. The processes involve various molecular targets and signaling pathways. CKI is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) composed of root extracts of S. flavescens and Smilax glabra (Baituling) of the family Smilacaceae. With MT and OMT as major components, CKI has been approved for the treatment of cancer in China more than 20 years ago. In recent years, systematic reviews and meta-analysis have been undertaken to evaluate the anticancer effects of CKI. When CKI is used alone and in combination with chemotherapy of western medicine, there is much to be learned concerning their interactions besides their individual and integrated efficacy. Some perspectives of MT, OMT, and CKI are discussed, and their suggestions for future research are provided. 相似文献
目的 观察张氏头针治疗儿童多发性抽动症的临床疗效。方法 2019年3月至2020年12月共招募多发性抽动症儿童60例,随机分为头针组和硫必利组,每组各30例。头针组采用毫针针刺双侧运动区、舞蹈震颤控制区及百会、印堂,每周治疗3次,1个月为1个疗程,共治疗4个疗程;硫必利组给予盐酸硫必利片50-100 mg/次,2次/天,1个月为1个疗程,共治疗4个疗程。比较两组患者治疗前后耶鲁综合抽动严重程度量表(Yale global Tic severity scale,YGTSS)、中医证候积分、SF-36健康调查简表(the MOS item short from health survey,SF-36)及临床疗效评价结果。结果 头针组合硫必利组组内比较:二组的YGTSS评分、中医证候积分与治疗前相比具有显著统计学差异(P<0.05),SF-36评分中头针组在生理功能、生理职能、总体健康、情感职能、心理健康等5个维度的评分高于治疗前,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);硫必利组在生理功能、生理职能、总体健康、心理健康等5个维度的评分高于治疗前,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);头针组合硫必利组组间比较:头针组治疗后YGTSS评分、中医证候积分均低于硫必利组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),头针组在SF-36量表中总体健康和心理健康2个维度照优于硫必利组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗结束3个月随访,头针组YGTSS评分、中医证候积分均低于硫必利组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 张氏头针能够很好的改善多发性抽动症的临床症状,提高其生活质量。 相似文献
To seek significant features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by utilizing bioinformatics analysis.
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) was used to quantify lysine crotonylation (Kcr) and lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation (Khib) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and normal controls.
Results
Seventy-six differentially modified proteins (DMPs) dually modified by Kcr and Khib were identified between SLE patients and healthy people. GO enrichment analysis prompted significant enrichment of seventy-six DMPs in MHC class II protein complex binding and leukocyte migration. KEGG pathways were enriched in antigen processing and presentation pathway and leukocyte transendothelial migration pathway. Six DMPs (CLTC, HSPA1B, HSPA8, HSP90AB1, HSPD1, and PDIA3) were identified in antigen processing and presentation pathway, of which HSPA8 was the core protein. Significant changes of Kcr and Khib in HSPA8 may increase ATP hydrolysis and promote antigen binding to MHC II molecule. In leukocyte transendothelial migration pathway, 7 DMPs (ACTN1, ACTN4, EZR, MSN, RAC1, RHOA, and VCL) were identified. MSN was the protein with the most modification sites in this pathway. In amino terminal ferm region of MSN, Kcr and Khib expression change may lead to the adhesion between leukocytes and endothelial cells, which was an important step of leukocyte migration.
Conclusion
Kcr and Khib may promote the antigen presentation and jointly regulate the tissue damage mediated by leukocyte migration in SLE patients, which may play key roles in the pathogenesis of SLE probably.
Key Points
• Antigen processing and presentation and leukocyte transendothelial migration may play key roles in the pathogenesis of SLE.