Mechanism of action of Orthosiphon stamineus against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Insights from systems pharmacology and molecular docking approaches

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common complications of a metabolic syndrome caused by excessive accumulation of fat in the liver. Orthosiphon stamineus also known as Orthosiphon aristatus is a medicinal plant with possible potential beneficial effects on various metabolic disorders. This study aims to investigate the in vitro inhibitory effects of O. stamineus on hepatic fat accumulation and to further use the computational systems pharmacology approach to identify the pharmacokinetic properties of the bioactive compounds of O. stamineus and to predict their molecular mechanisms against NAFLD. Methods: The effects of an ethanolic extract of O. stamineus leaves on cytotoxicity, fat accumulation and antioxidant activity were assessed using HepG2 cells. The bioactive compounds of O. stamineus were identified using LC/MS and two bioinformatics databases, namely the Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated Database (TCMID) and the Bioinformatics Analysis Tool for the Molecular Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BATMAN-TCM). Pathway enrichment analysis was performed on the predicted targets of the bioactive compounds to provide a systematic overview of the molecular mechanism of action, while molecular docking was used to validate the predicted targets. Results: A total of 27 bioactive compounds corresponding to 50 potential NAFLD-related targets were identified. O. stamineus exerts its anti-NAFLD effects by modulating a variety of cellular processes, including oxidative stress, mitochondrial β-oxidation, inflammatory signalling pathways, insulin signalling, and fatty acid homeostasis pathways. O. stamineus is significantly targeting many oxidative stress regulators, including JNK, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), NFKB1, PPAR, and AKT1. Molecular docking analysis confirmed the expected high affinity for the potential targets, while the in vitro assay indicates the ability of O. stamineus to inhibit hepatic fat accumulation. Conclusion: Using the computational systems pharmacology approach, the potentially beneficial effect of O. stamineus in NAFLD was indicated through the combination of multiple compounds, multiple targets, and multicellular components.     

长白山区治疗糖尿病药用植物的调查研究

经过3年调查研究，最后初步确定长白山区治疗糖尿病的药用植物共有24科、37属、38种，为国内外专家研究长白山区的药用植物提供了第一手原始资料。     

中草药的变态反应

通过大量的文献调查、以鱼腥草和丹参及其制剂引起的变态反应为重点,介绍常用中草药诱发变态反应的临床表现、分型、处理和预防方法。为临床安全、有效使用中草药提供借鉴。     

酸味中药复方对糠尿病大鼠动脉硬化的作用

目的研究酸味中药复方对糖尿病大鼠动脉硬化的作用.方法采用免疫组织化学法、图像分析法观察了该方对链脲佐菌素(STZ)诱导的糠尿病大鼠血糖和腹主动脉终末糖化产物(AGEs)、腹主动脉α-SM-肌动蛋白、血小板源生长因子-A(PDGF-A)及血管平滑肌细胞(VSMC)的影响.结果酸味中药复方有降低血糖、减少AGEs含量、降低PDGF-A水平、提高α-SM-肌动蛋白水平以及抑制VSMC增生的作用.结论酸味中药复方对糖尿病大鼠的动脉硬化有一定的防治作用.     

药流与负压吸宫法的效果和可接受性研究

研究的目的:比较RU486/Cytotec药物和负压吸宫术两种流产方法的效果,以及医学的和个人的可接受性.对象为通过咨询,介绍两种流产方法后,让对象自愿选择而组成.年龄在20～34岁.药物组100例,闭经35～42天,第1天口服RU486 600mg,第3天服Cytotec(PGE1)0.4mg,第17、43天回医院随访.手术组100例,闭经≤56天,负压吸宫术后第14、43天回医院随访.结果:完全流产率药物组为89%,手术组为100%.对象选择这两种流产方法的主要原因:药物组94%的人认为痛苦少,手术组的55%认为手术快、节省时间,而且手术同时可取出或放置宫内节育器(占45%).结论:RU486/Cytotec药物流产和负压吸宫术在各自适合的人群中都具有高度的可接受性.两种方法各具优缺点,不能相互取代,二者相辅相成,取长补短,将使终止妊娠的措施更为安全     

凤阳山-百山祖保护区药用蕨类植物资源

凤阳山-百山祖自然保护区自然环境优越，植被保存良好，植物资源丰富，其中具有药用价值的蕨类植物共有79种，按其药效可分为解表类药、清热类药、祛风湿药、利尿类药、驱虫药、止血类药、活血祛疯药、补虚类药、平肝息风药等16类。     

中国远志属药用植物资源及传统疗效

远志属药用植物资源及传统疗效及研究成果，作为中国传统药物之一，远志具有多方面的传统疗效，临床应用十分普遍。中国远志属药用植物资源丰富，很有开发前景。文中就有关研究和生产部门利用国内远志资源提供了重要的理论依据。     

中国药用石斛离体培养的研究进展

综述了近十年来中国药用石斛离体培养的研究现状，分析了目前存在的问题，并探讨了今后的发展趋势。     

类风湿性关节炎治疗最新进展

对近年来国内对类风湿性关节炎(RA)的临床治疗进行了综述．包括：药物治疗、物理治疗、外科和其他疗法，尤其是在药物开发、作用机理、研究进展方面作了更为详尽的归纳阐述。指出：生物制剂作为新兴的RA治疗药物，具有药理靶点选择性高和毒副作用较小的优点．预期将有广泛的应用前景。