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  1. Article: Editorial: Traditional medicine and phytochemicals for neurodegenerative diseases treatment: application of interdisciplinary technologies in novel therapeutic target and drug discovery.

    Cai, Chuipu / Fang, Jiansong / Ke, Hanzhong

    Frontiers in neuroscience

    2023  Volume 17, Page(s) 1268710

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2411902-7
    ISSN 1662-453X ; 1662-4548
    ISSN (online) 1662-453X
    ISSN 1662-4548
    DOI 10.3389/fnins.2023.1268710
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  2. Article: [Research progress of Acanthopanax senticosus in prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases].

    Wang, Xue / Dai, Zhao / Fang, Jian-Song

    Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

    2022  Volume 47, Issue 16, Page(s) 4314–4321

    Abstract: Neurodegenerative diseases are global public health problems that seriously affect the quality of human life. The incidence of neurodegenerative diseases is increasing year by year and there has been no effective treatment. Acanthopanax senticosus is a ... ...

    Abstract Neurodegenerative diseases are global public health problems that seriously affect the quality of human life. The incidence of neurodegenerative diseases is increasing year by year and there has been no effective treatment. Acanthopanax senticosus is a Chinese medicine for tonifying kidney and has a long medicinal and edible history. It contains many active ingredients such as saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, organic acids and polysaccharides, with pharmacological effects of anti-oxidation, anti-age, anti-inflammation, anti-fatigue and immune regulation. Modern medical studies have found that A. senticosus can act on the central nervous system, and its extracts and active ingredients can improve learning and memory ability, playing vital roles of anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, antagonizing against amyloid β protein(Aβ) toxicity, modulating neurotransmitter release, signaling pathways and brain energy metabolism, maintaining the structure and function of mitochondria, and epigenetic regulation. It treats neurodegenerative diseases via multiple components, multiple targets, and multiple pathways, with the characteristics of low toxic side effects. This study reviewed the pharmacological reports of A. senticosus on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and ischemic stroke in China and abroad in recent ten years, and summarized the active ingredients and the mechanism underlying the neuroprotective effects of A. senticosus. Additionally, the significant advantages of A. senticosus in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and the limitations of the reports were discussed from the aspects of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) theory and modern medical research. This study provided theoretical support for the drug development and clinical application of A. senticosus in treating neurodegenerative diseases and also facilitated the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases by kidney-tonifying method in TCM.
    MeSH term(s) Amyloid beta-Peptides ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; Eleutherococcus/chemistry ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Humans ; Neurodegenerative Diseases/drug therapy ; Neurodegenerative Diseases/prevention & control ; Plant Extracts/chemistry ; Plant Extracts/pharmacology ; Plant Extracts/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Amyloid beta-Peptides ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; Plant Extracts
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2022-08-21
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1004649-5
    ISSN 1001-5302 ; 0254-0029
    ISSN 1001-5302 ; 0254-0029
    DOI 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20220307.701
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  3. Article ; Online: Developing a taxonomy for colorectal cancer.

    Fang, Jiansong / Wang, Dawei / Fan, Xiude

    eLife

    2022  Volume 11

    Abstract: Analyzing how gene interaction networks are perturbed in individuals can help identify different types of colorectal cancers, paving the way towards personalized care. ...

    Abstract Analyzing how gene interaction networks are perturbed in individuals can help identify different types of colorectal cancers, paving the way towards personalized care.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Colorectal Neoplasms/genetics ; Gene Regulatory Networks
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2687154-3
    ISSN 2050-084X ; 2050-084X
    ISSN (online) 2050-084X
    ISSN 2050-084X
    DOI 10.7554/eLife.84025
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  4. Article ; Online: Inflammatory microenvironment in gastric premalignant lesions: implication and application.

    Zhang, Shengxiong / Shen, Yang / Liu, Hao / Zhu, Di / Fang, Jiansong / Pan, Huafeng / Liu, Wei

    Frontiers in immunology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1297101

    Abstract: Gastric precancerous lesions (GPL) are a major health concern worldwide due to their potential to progress to gastric cancer (GC). Understanding the mechanism underlying the transformation from GPL to GC can provide a fresh insight for the early ... ...

    Abstract Gastric precancerous lesions (GPL) are a major health concern worldwide due to their potential to progress to gastric cancer (GC). Understanding the mechanism underlying the transformation from GPL to GC can provide a fresh insight for the early detection of GC. Although chronic inflammation is prevalent in the GPL, how the inflammatory microenvironment monitored the progression of GPL-to-GC are still elusive. Inflammation has been recognized as a key player in the progression of GPL. This review aims to provide an overview of the inflammatory microenvironment in GPL and its implications for disease progression and potential therapeutic applications. We discuss the involvement of inflammation in the progression of GPL, highlighting
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Stomach Neoplasms ; Precancerous Conditions/pathology ; Inflammation ; Helicobacter pylori ; Antioxidants ; Tumor Microenvironment
    Chemical Substances Antioxidants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1297101
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  5. Article ; Online: Alkali-Driven Photoinduced N-Dealkylation of Aryl Tertiary Amines and Amides.

    Lian, Qi / Chen, Jinke / Huang, Kaipeng / Hou, Keqiang / Fang, Jiansong / Wei, Wentao / Zhou, Jingwei

    Organic letters

    2023  Volume 25, Issue 46, Page(s) 8387–8392

    Abstract: By extending the photoinduced oxidative mechanism of aryl tertiary amines proposed earlier to an alkaline environment based on the prediction of quantum mechanics computations and the validation of meticulous experiments, we discovered a photoinduced ... ...

    Abstract By extending the photoinduced oxidative mechanism of aryl tertiary amines proposed earlier to an alkaline environment based on the prediction of quantum mechanics computations and the validation of meticulous experiments, we discovered a photoinduced oxidative N-dealkylation method for both aryl tertiary amines and amides. The dealkylation was achieved in an alkaline environment under mild conditions accompanied by excellent functional group tolerance.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1523-7052
    ISSN (online) 1523-7052
    DOI 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c03519
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  6. Article: Activation of Wnt/Beta-Catenin Signaling Pathway as a Promising Therapeutic Candidate for Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury.

    Mo, Zhizhun / Zeng, Zhongyi / Liu, Yuxiang / Zeng, Linsheng / Fang, Jiansong / Ma, Yinzhong

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 914537

    Abstract: Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality, and survivors experience serious neurological and motor behavioral deficiencies. Following a cerebral ischemic event, substantial alterations in both cellular and molecular activities occur because of ... ...

    Abstract Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality, and survivors experience serious neurological and motor behavioral deficiencies. Following a cerebral ischemic event, substantial alterations in both cellular and molecular activities occur because of ischemia/reperfusion injury. Wnt signaling is an evolutionarily conserved signaling pathway that has been manifested to play a key role in embryo development and function maintenance in adults. Overactivation of Wnt signaling has previously been investigated in cancer-based research studies. Recently, abnormal Wnt signaling activity has been observed in ischemic stroke, which is accompanied by massive blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, neuronal apoptosis, and neuroinflammation within the central nervous system (CNS). Significant therapeutic effects were observed after reactivating the adynamic signaling activity of canonical Wnt signaling in different cell types. To better understand the therapeutic potential of Wnt as a novel target for stroke, we reviewed the role of Wnt signaling in the pathogenesis of stroke in different cell types, including endothelial cells, neurons, oligodendrocytes, and microglia. A comprehensive understanding of Wnt signaling among different cells may help to evaluate its potential value for the development of novel therapeutic strategies based on Wnt activation that can ameliorate complications and improve functional rehabilitation after ischemic stroke.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2022.914537
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  7. Article ; Online: Identification of immune-associated signatures and potential therapeutic targets for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

    He, Xu / Fang, Jiansong / Gong, Mingli / Zhang, Juqi / Xie, Ran / Zhao, Dai / Gu, Yanlun / Ma, Lingyue / Pang, Xiaocong / Cui, Yimin

    Journal of cellular and molecular medicine

    2023  Volume 27, Issue 23, Page(s) 3864–3877

    Abstract: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) comprises a heterogeneous group of diseases with diverse aetiologies. It is characterized by increased pulmonary arterial pressure and right ventricular (RV) failure without specific drugs for treatment. Emerging ... ...

    Abstract Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) comprises a heterogeneous group of diseases with diverse aetiologies. It is characterized by increased pulmonary arterial pressure and right ventricular (RV) failure without specific drugs for treatment. Emerging evidence suggests that inflammation and autoimmune disorders are common features across all PAH phenotypes. This provides a novel idea to explore the characteristics of immunological disorders in PAH and identify immune-related genes or biomarkers for specific anti-remodelling regimens. In this study, we integrated three gene expression profiles and performed Gene Ontology (GO) and KEGG pathway analysis. CIBERSORT was utilized to estimate the abundance of tissue-infiltrating immune cells in PAH. The PPI network and machine learning were constructed to identify immune-related hub genes and then evaluate the relationship between hub genes and differential immune cells using ImmucellAI. Additionally, we implemented molecular docking to screen potential small-molecule compounds based on the obtained genes. Our findings demonstrated the density and distribution of infiltrating CD4 T cells in PAH and identified four immune-related genes (ROCK2, ATHL1, HSP90AA1 and ACTR2) as potential targets. We also listed 20 promising molecules, including TDI01953, pemetrexed acid and radotinib, for PAH treatment. These results provide a promising avenue for further research into immunological disorders in PAH and potential novel therapeutic targets.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension/drug therapy ; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension/genetics ; Molecular Docking Simulation ; Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension ; Heart Failure/metabolism ; Biomarkers
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2074559-X
    ISSN 1582-4934 ; 1582-4934 ; 1582-1838
    ISSN (online) 1582-4934
    ISSN 1582-4934 ; 1582-1838
    DOI 10.1111/jcmm.17962
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  8. Article ; Online: Systems pharmacology dissection of pharmacological mechanisms of Xiaochaihu decoction against human coronavirus.

    Xu, Lvjie / Cai, Chuipu / Fang, Jiansong / Wu, Qihui / Zhao, Jun / Wang, Zhe / Guo, Pengfei / Zheng, Lishu / Liu, Ailin

    BMC complementary medicine and therapies

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 252

    Abstract: Background: Although coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is still rage worldwide, there are still very limited treatments for human coronaviruses (HCoVs) infections. Xiaochahu decoction (XCHD), which is one of the traditional Chinese medicine ( ... ...

    Abstract Background: Although coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is still rage worldwide, there are still very limited treatments for human coronaviruses (HCoVs) infections. Xiaochahu decoction (XCHD), which is one of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescriptions in Qingfeipaidu decoction (QFPDD), is widely used for COVID-19 treatment in China and able to relieve the symptoms of fever, fatigue, anorexia, and sore throat. To explore the role and mechanisms of XCHD against HCoVs, we presented an integrated systems pharmacology framework in this study.
    Methods: We constructed a global herb-compound-target (H-C-T) network of XCHD against HCoVs. Multi-level systems pharmacology analyses were conducted to highlight the key XCHD-regulated proteins, and reveal multiple HCoVs relevant biological functions affected by XCHD. We further utilized network-based prediction, drug-likeness analysis, combining with literature investigations to uncover the key ani-HCoV constituents in XCHD, whose effects on anit-HCoV-229E virus were validated using cytopathic effect (CPE) assay. Finally, we proposed potential molecular mechanisms of these compounds against HCoVs via subnetwork analysis.
    Results: Based on the systems pharmacology framework, we identified 161 XCHD-derived compounds interacting with 37 HCoV-associated proteins. An integrated pathway analysis revealed that the mechanism of XCHD against HCoVs is related to TLR signaling pathway, RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathway, cytoplasmic DNA sensing pathway, and IL-6/STAT3 pro-inflammatory signaling pathway. Five compounds from XCHD, including betulinic acid, chrysin, isoliquiritigenin, schisandrin B, and (20R)-Ginsenoside Rh1 exerted inhibitory activity against HCoV-229E virus in Huh7 cells using in vitro CPE assay.
    Conclusion: Our work presented a comprehensive systems pharmacology approach to identify the effective molecules and explore the molecular mechanism of XCHD against HCoVs.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; COVID-19 Drug Treatment ; Network Pharmacology ; Coronavirus
    Chemical Substances xiaochaihu
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2662-7671
    ISSN (online) 2662-7671
    DOI 10.1186/s12906-023-04024-6
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  9. Article: Bushen-Yizhi formula ameliorates mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress via AMPK/Sirt1 signaling pathway in D-gal-induced aging rats.

    Liao, Yanfang / Lai, Yiyi / Xu, Huilin / Gao, Li / Fu, Xiaomei / Wang, Xue / Wang, Qi / Shen, Jiangang / Fang, Jiansong / Fang, Shuhuan

    Chinese medicine

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 1, Page(s) 53

    Abstract: Background: As a major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, aging has become a heavy health care burden worldwide. Age-related decline in mitochondrial function and oxidative stress is strongly associated with neurodegeneration. The previous ... ...

    Abstract Background: As a major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, aging has become a heavy health care burden worldwide. Age-related decline in mitochondrial function and oxidative stress is strongly associated with neurodegeneration. The previous study demonstrated that Bushen-Yizhi formula (BSYZ), a traditional Chinese medicine formula, is effective in reducing neurodegeneration.
    Methods: This study is the first to investigate the effect of BSYZ on D-gal-induced learning memory in rats. Secondly, the potential metabolic mechanism of BSYZ was explored by
    Results: Our data showed that BSYZ increased aspartate and betaine levels, while decreasing choline levels. Furthermore, BSYZ also increased the proteins level of CHDH and BHMT to regulate choline metabolic pathway. Meanwhile, BSYZ alleviated mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress, including enhanced ATP production and the ratio of NAD
    Conclusion: BSYZ treatment effectively rescues neurobehavioral impairment by improving mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation and neuroapoptosis via AMPK/SIRT1 pathway in D-gal-induced aging.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2260322-0
    ISSN 1749-8546
    ISSN 1749-8546
    DOI 10.1186/s13020-023-00755-3
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  10. Article ; Online: Network Proximity Analysis Deciphers the Pharmacological Mechanism of Osthole against D-Galactose Induced Cognitive Disorder in Rats.

    Wang, Xue / Fu, Xiaomei / Luo, Xiurong / Lai, Yiyi / Cai, Chuipu / Liao, Yanfang / Dai, Zhao / Fang, Shuhuan / Fang, Jiansong

    Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 29, Issue 1

    Abstract: Osthole, a natural coumarin found in various medicinal plants, has been previously reported to have neuroprotective effects. However, the specific mechanism by which Osthole alleviates dysmnesia associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains unclear. ... ...

    Abstract Osthole, a natural coumarin found in various medicinal plants, has been previously reported to have neuroprotective effects. However, the specific mechanism by which Osthole alleviates dysmnesia associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the neuroprotective properties of Osthole against cognitive impairment in rats induced by D-galactose and elucidate its pharmacological mechanism. The rat model was established by subcutaneously injecting D-galactose at a dose of 150 mg/kg/day for 56 days. The effect of Osthole on cognitive impairment was evaluated by behavior and biochemical analysis. Subsequently, a combination of in silico prediction and experimental validation was performed to verify the network-based predictions, using western blot, Nissl staining, and immunofluorescence. The results demonstrate that Osthole could improve memory dysfunction induced by D-galactose in Sprague Dawley male rats. A network proximity-based approach and integrated pathways analysis highlight two key AD-related pathological processes that may be regulated by Osthole, including neuronal apoptosis, i.e., neuroinflammation. Among them, the pro-apoptotic markers (Bax), anti-apoptotic protein (Bcl-2), the microgliosis (Iba-1), Astro-cytosis (GFAP), and inflammatory cytokines (TNF-R1) were evaluated in both hippocampus and cortex. The results indicated that Osthole significantly ameliorated neuronal apoptosis and neuroinflammation in D-galactose-induced cognitive impairment rats. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the pharmacological mechanism of Osthole in mitigating D-galactose-induced memory impairment and identifies Osthole as a potential drug candidate for AD treatment, targeting multiple signaling pathways through network proximity and integrated pathways analysis.
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Animals ; Galactose/adverse effects ; Neuroinflammatory Diseases ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Cognitive Dysfunction/chemically induced ; Cognitive Dysfunction/drug therapy ; Coumarins/pharmacology ; Alzheimer Disease/chemically induced ; Alzheimer Disease/drug therapy
    Chemical Substances osthol (XH1TI1759C) ; Galactose (X2RN3Q8DNE) ; Coumarins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1413402-0
    ISSN 1420-3049 ; 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    ISSN (online) 1420-3049
    ISSN 1431-5165 ; 1420-3049
    DOI 10.3390/molecules29010021
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