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  1. Article ; Online: Production of marine bacterial metalloprotease A69 and evaluation of its potential in preparing soybean peptides with angiotensin‐converting enzyme‐inhibitory activity

    Zhang, Xia / Zhao, Wen‐Xiao / Wang, Yan / Cheng, Jun‐Hui / Bao, Kai / He, Jin / Chen, Xiu‐Lan

    Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 2023 Nov., v. 103, no. 14, p. 7153-7163

    2023  , Page(s) 7153–7163

    Abstract: BACKGROUND: Marine bacteria secrete a variety of proteases, which are a good source to explore proteases with application value. However, only a few marine bacterial proteases with a potential in bioactive peptides preparation have been reported. RESULTS: ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND: Marine bacteria secrete a variety of proteases, which are a good source to explore proteases with application value. However, only a few marine bacterial proteases with a potential in bioactive peptides preparation have been reported. RESULTS: The metalloprotease A69 from the marine bacterium Anoxybacillus caldiproteolyticus 1A02591 was successfully expressed in the food safe bacterium Bacillus subtilis as a secreted enzyme. A technique to efficiently produce protease A69 in a 15‐L bioreactor was established, with a production of 8988 U mL⁻¹. Based on optimizing the hydrolysis parameters of A69 on soybean protein, a process for soybean protein peptides (SPs) preparation was set up, in which soybean protein was hydrolyzed by A69 at 4000 U g⁻¹ and 60 °C for 3 h. The prepared SPs had a high content (> 90%) of peptides with a molecular mass less than 3000 Da and contained 18 amino acids. The prepared SPs showed high angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE)‐inhibitory activity, with an IC₅₀ value of 0.135 mg mL⁻¹. Moreover, three ACE‐inhibitory peptides, RPSYT, VLIVP and LAIPVNKP, were identified from the SPs using liquid chromatography‐mass spectrometry analysis. CONCLUSION: The marine bacterial metalloprotease A69 has a promising potential for preparing SPs with good nutritional and potential antihypertensive effects, laying a good foundation for its industrial production and application. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
    Keywords Anoxybacillus ; Bacillus subtilis ; agriculture ; aquatic bacteria ; bioreactors ; enzyme inhibitors ; hydrolysis ; liquid chromatography ; mass spectrometry ; metalloproteinases ; molecular weight ; peptides ; peptidyl-dipeptidase A ; soy protein ; soybeans
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-11
    Size p. 7153-7163
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 184116-6
    ISSN 1097-0010 ; 0022-5142
    ISSN (online) 1097-0010
    ISSN 0022-5142
    DOI 10.1002/jsfa.12797
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  2. Article ; Online: Production of marine bacterial metalloprotease A69 and evaluation of its potential in preparing soybean peptides with angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitory activity.

    Zhang, Xia / Zhao, Wen-Xiao / Wang, Yan / Cheng, Jun-Hui / Bao, Kai / He, Jin / Chen, Xiu-Lan

    Journal of the science of food and agriculture

    2023  Volume 103, Issue 14, Page(s) 7153–7163

    Abstract: Background: Marine bacteria secrete a variety of proteases, which are a good source to explore proteases with application value. However, only a few marine bacterial proteases with a potential in bioactive peptides preparation have been reported.: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Marine bacteria secrete a variety of proteases, which are a good source to explore proteases with application value. However, only a few marine bacterial proteases with a potential in bioactive peptides preparation have been reported.
    Results: The metalloprotease A69 from the marine bacterium Anoxybacillus caldiproteolyticus 1A02591 was successfully expressed in the food safe bacterium Bacillus subtilis as a secreted enzyme. A technique to efficiently produce protease A69 in a 15-L bioreactor was established, with a production of 8988 U mL
    Conclusion: The marine bacterial metalloprotease A69 has a promising potential for preparing SPs with good nutritional and potential antihypertensive effects, laying a good foundation for its industrial production and application. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
    MeSH term(s) Glycine max/chemistry ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors/chemistry ; Soybean Proteins ; Peptides/chemistry ; Peptide Hydrolases/chemistry ; Endopeptidases/chemistry ; Hydrolysis ; Metalloproteases ; Bacillus subtilis/metabolism ; Angiotensins ; Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A/chemistry
    Chemical Substances Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors ; Soybean Proteins ; Peptides ; Peptide Hydrolases (EC 3.4.-) ; Endopeptidases (EC 3.4.-) ; Metalloproteases (EC 3.4.-) ; Angiotensins ; Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A (EC 3.4.15.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 184116-6
    ISSN 1097-0010 ; 0022-5142
    ISSN (online) 1097-0010
    ISSN 0022-5142
    DOI 10.1002/jsfa.12797
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  3. Article ; Online: Xiaoer niuhuang qingxin powder alleviates influenza a virus infection by inhibiting the activation of the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway.

    Ma, Lanying / Wang, Tong / Liu, Meiyi / Ji, Lingyun / Wang, Yanan / Li, Shuting / Zhang, YaNan / Wang, Yuan / Zhao, WenXiao / Wu, ZhiChun / Yu, HuaYun / Zhao, HaiJun

    Journal of ethnopharmacology

    2024  Volume 328, Page(s) 118000

    Abstract: Ethnopharmacological relevance: Xiaoer Niuhuang Qingxin Powder (XNQP) is a classic traditional Chinese medicine formula with significant clinical efficacy for treating febrile convulsions and influenza.: Aim of the study: This study aims to explore ... ...

    Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance: Xiaoer Niuhuang Qingxin Powder (XNQP) is a classic traditional Chinese medicine formula with significant clinical efficacy for treating febrile convulsions and influenza.
    Aim of the study: This study aims to explore the potential mechanisms of XNQP in combating combating the influenza A virus, providing a theoretical basis for its clinical application.
    Materials and methods: The present investigation employed network pharmacology and bioinformatics analysis to determine the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway as a viable target for XNQP intervention in IAV infection.Subsequently, a mouse model of influenza A virus infection was established, and different doses of XNQP were used for intervention. The protein expression levels of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB were detected using HE staining, Elisa, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and western blot.
    Results: The results showed that treatment with XNQP after IAV infection reduced the mortality and prolonged the survival time of infected mice. It reduced the release of TNF-α and IFN-γ in the serum and alleviated pathological damage in the lung tissue following infection. Additionally, the levels of TLR4, MyD88, NF-κB, and p-NF-κB P65 proteins were significantly reduced in lung tissue by XNQP. The inhibitory effect of XNQP on the expression of MyD88 and NF-κB was antagonized when TLR4 signaling was overexpressed. Consequently, the expression levels of MyD88, NF-κB, and p-NF-κB P65 were increased in lung tissue. Conversely, the expression levels of the proteins MyD88, NF-κB, and p-NF-κB P65 were downregulated when TLR4 signaling was inhibited.
    Conclusions: XNQP alleviated lung pathological changes, reduced serum levels of inflammatory factors, reduced mortality, and prolonged survival time in mice by inhibiting the overexpression of the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway in lung tissues after IAV infection.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Humans ; NF-kappa B/metabolism ; Toll-Like Receptor 4/metabolism ; Myeloid Differentiation Factor 88/metabolism ; Powders ; Influenza, Human ; Signal Transduction ; Influenza A virus ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal
    Chemical Substances NF-kappa B ; niuhuang qingxin ; Toll-Like Receptor 4 ; Myeloid Differentiation Factor 88 ; Powders ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-26
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 134511-4
    ISSN 1872-7573 ; 0378-8741
    ISSN (online) 1872-7573
    ISSN 0378-8741
    DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118000
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  4. Article ; Online: Research progress on the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine regulating intestinal microbiota to combat influenza a virus infection.

    Ma, LanYing / Ji, Lingyun / Wang, Tong / Zhai, Zhe / Su, PeiWei / Zhang, YaNan / Wang, Yuan / Zhao, WenXiao / Wu, ZhiChun / Yu, HuaYun / Zhao, HaiJun

    Virology journal

    2023  Volume 20, Issue 1, Page(s) 260

    Abstract: Influenza A viruses (IAV) are a prevalent respiratory pathogen that can cause seasonal flu and global pandemics, posing a significant global public health threat. Emerging research suggests that IAV infections may disrupt the balance of gut microbiota, ... ...

    Abstract Influenza A viruses (IAV) are a prevalent respiratory pathogen that can cause seasonal flu and global pandemics, posing a significant global public health threat. Emerging research suggests that IAV infections may disrupt the balance of gut microbiota, while gut dysbiosis can affect disease progression in IAV patients. Therefore, restoring gut microbiota balance may represent a promising therapeutic target for IAV infections. Traditional Chinese medicine, with its ability to regulate gut microbiota, offers significant potential in preventing and treating IAV. This article provides a comprehensive review of the relationship between IAV and gut microbiota, highlighting the impact of gut microbiota on IAV infections. It also explores the mechanisms and role of traditional Chinese medicine in regulating gut microbiota for the prevention and treatment of IAV, presenting novel research avenues for traditional Chinese medicine-based IAV treatments.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Influenza, Human ; Influenza A virus
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2160640-7
    ISSN 1743-422X ; 1743-422X
    ISSN (online) 1743-422X
    ISSN 1743-422X
    DOI 10.1186/s12985-023-02228-3
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  5. Article ; Online: Molecular Mechanism of Polysaccharides Extracted from Chinese Medicine Targeting Gut Microbiota for Promoting Health.

    Zhao, Wen-Xiao / Wang, Tong / Zhang, Ya-Nan / Chen, Qian / Wang, Yuan / Xing, Yan-Qing / Zheng, Jun / Duan, Chen-Chen / Chen, Li-Jun / Zhao, Hai-Jun / Wang, Shi-Jun

    Chinese journal of integrative medicine

    2022  Volume 30, Issue 2, Page(s) 171–180

    Abstract: The accumulating evidence revealed that gut microbiota plays an important role in pathological process of disease including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Polysaccharides extracted from Chinese ... ...

    Abstract The accumulating evidence revealed that gut microbiota plays an important role in pathological process of disease including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Polysaccharides extracted from Chinese medicine (CM) can not only alleviate pathological status but also promote health by anti-inflammatory, regulating immunity, lowering blood glucose and lipids, anti-cancer, and anti-oxidation. The alterations of gut microbiota composition and metabolism pathways are the potential mechanisms of CM polysaccharides treatment. In addition, they exert functions through gut-organ axis or play an indirect role by synergistic actions with other drugs or components mediated by gut microbiota. This review summarizes the molecular mechanisms of CM polysaccharides interacted with intestinal microbial inhabitants as potential prebiotics for promoting health.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/therapy ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Health Promotion ; Prebiotics ; Polysaccharides/pharmacology ; Polysaccharides/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Prebiotics ; Polysaccharides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-18
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2171254-2
    ISSN 1993-0402 ; 1672-0415
    ISSN (online) 1993-0402
    ISSN 1672-0415
    DOI 10.1007/s11655-022-3522-y
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  6. Article: Effects of Radix Astragali and Its Split Components on Gene Expression Profiles Related to Water Metabolism in Rats with the Dampness Stagnancy due to Spleen Deficiency Syndrome.

    Zhao, Wen-Xiao / Cui, Ning / Jiang, Hai-Qiang / Ji, Xu-Ming / Han, Xiao-Chun / Han, Bing-Bing / Wang, Tong / Wang, Shi-Jun

    Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

    2017  Volume 2017, Page(s) 4946031

    Abstract: Radix Astragali (RA) with slight sweet and warm property is a significant "qi tonifying" herb; it is indicated for the syndrome of dampness stagnancy due to spleen deficiency (DSSD). The purpose of this research was to explore effects of RA and its split ...

    Abstract Radix Astragali (RA) with slight sweet and warm property is a significant "qi tonifying" herb; it is indicated for the syndrome of dampness stagnancy due to spleen deficiency (DSSD). The purpose of this research was to explore effects of RA and its split components on gene expression profiles related to water metabolism in rats with the DSSD syndrome for identifying components representing property and flavor of RA. The results indicated that RA and its split components, especially polysaccharides component, significantly increased the body weight and the urine volume and decreased the water load index of model rats. Our data also indicated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) related to water metabolism involved secretion, ion transport, water homeostasis, regulation of body fluid levels, and water channel activity; the expression of AQP1, AQP3, AQP4, AQP5, AQP6, and AQP8 was improved; calcium, cAMP, MAPK, PPAR, AMPK, and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway may be related to water metabolism. In general, results indicate that RA and its split components could promote water metabolism in rats with the DSSD syndrome via regulating the expression of AQPs, which reflected sweet-warm properties of RA. Effects of the polysaccharides component are better than others.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-05-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2171158-6
    ISSN 1741-4288 ; 1741-427X
    ISSN (online) 1741-4288
    ISSN 1741-427X
    DOI 10.1155/2017/4946031
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  7. Article: [Effect of sophocarpine on HERG K+ channels].

    Qi, Zhi-Ping / Shi, Shan-Shan / Zhao, Xue-Ling / Zhao, Wen-Xiao / Bai, Yun-Long / Lü, Yan-Jie / Li, Bao-Xin / Yang, Bao-Feng

    Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

    2008  Volume 43, Issue 1, Page(s) 44–49

    Abstract: Human ether-a-go-go-related gene (HERG) encodes the rapid component of the cardiac delayed rectifier K+ current, which has an important effect on both proarrhythmia and antiarrhythmia. To investigate the effect of sophocarpine (SC) on HERG channel stably ...

    Abstract Human ether-a-go-go-related gene (HERG) encodes the rapid component of the cardiac delayed rectifier K+ current, which has an important effect on both proarrhythmia and antiarrhythmia. To investigate the effect of sophocarpine (SC) on HERG channel stably expressing in human embryonic kidney-293 (HEK293) cells, whole-cell patch-clamp technique was used to record HERG current and kinetic curves. As the result, it was found that SC inhibited HERG current in a concentration-dependent manner (10, 30, 100, and 300 micromol x L(-1)). At 0 mV, 10, 30, 100, and 300 micromol x L(-1) SC respectively inhibited IHERG by Istep ( 10.7 +/- 2.8)% , (11.3 +/- 5.5)% , (47.0 +/- 2.3)% and (53.7 +/- 2.5)% , and Itail (1.1 +/- 3.0)%, (17.1 +/- 3.3)%, (32.7 +/- 1.9)% (P < 0.05, n = 12) and (56.0 +/- 2.4)% (P < 0.05, n = 13). The time constants of inactivation, recovery from inactivation and onset of inactivation were accelerated. SC did not change other channel kinetics (activation and deactivation). It is concluded that SC inhibited the transfected HERG channels by influencing the inactivation state, which is the probable anti-arrhythmic mechanism.
    MeSH term(s) Alkaloids/pharmacology ; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/pharmacology ; Cell Line ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels/antagonists & inhibitors ; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels/metabolism ; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels/physiology ; Humans ; Kidney/cytology ; Kinetics ; Membrane Potentials/drug effects ; Patch-Clamp Techniques ; Plants, Medicinal/chemistry ; Sophora/chemistry
    Chemical Substances Alkaloids ; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents ; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels ; sophocarpine (6483-15-4)
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2008-01
    Publishing country China
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 788758-9
    ISSN 0513-4870
    ISSN 0513-4870
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  8. Article: [Effect of Daming capsule on expression of connexin43 isoforms in hyperlipemic rat's cardiac muscle].

    Xing, Yan / Yue, Peng / Sun, Li-hua / Zhao, Wen-xiao / Wang, Ying / Zhang, Yong / Liu, Xin / Lu, Yan-jie / Yang, Bao-feng

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

    2007  Volume 32, Issue 14, Page(s) 1440–1445

    Abstract: Objective: To find the molecular mechanism of decreasing blood fat effect of Darning capsule on hyperlipemic rat, we study the expression of connexin43 in the myocardium before and after using the capsule.: Method: Forty Wistar rats were randomly ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To find the molecular mechanism of decreasing blood fat effect of Darning capsule on hyperlipemic rat, we study the expression of connexin43 in the myocardium before and after using the capsule.
    Method: Forty Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 group: control group, hyperlipemia model group, Daming capsule group of high dose, middle dose and low dose (200, 100, 50 mg kg(-1) d(-1)). Each group had 8 rats. Hyperlipemic rat model was made firstly, the blood was obtained via vena caudalis and the indexes of TC, TG, LDL, HDL and NEFA in the serum were measured. The myocardial total RNA was extracted by Trizol method. To compare the expression of connexin43 in the following groups: hyperlipemia, normal and drug, we used the technique of RT-PCR, immunostaining and microconfoul.
    Result: The concentrations of TC, TG, LDL and NEFA in hyperlipemic serum were increased (P <0. 05), while that of HDL was decreased (P <0. 05). After treating with Daming capsule, the concentration of the preceding four indexes were decreased and the concentrations of HDL was increased up to nearly normal level. No significant difference was found in the ECG of the three groups. As compared with the normal group, the mRNA expressions of connexin43 in hyperlipemia group was weakened (P <0.05), while that of the drug group was enhanced(P <0.05). The same result in immunostaining was observed.
    Conclusion: Hyperlipemic rat model was successfully established and Daming capsule has the effect of lowering blood lipid. Furthermore, the molecular mechanism of Darning capsule is related with the change of Cx43 closely.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Capsules ; Cholesterol/blood ; Connexin 43/biosynthesis ; Connexin 43/genetics ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/isolation & purification ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology ; Fatty Acids, Nonesterified/blood ; Hyperlipidemias/blood ; Hyperlipidemias/metabolism ; Hypolipidemic Agents/administration & dosage ; Hypolipidemic Agents/pharmacology ; Male ; Myocardium/metabolism ; Plants, Medicinal/chemistry ; Protein Isoforms/biosynthesis ; Protein Isoforms/genetics ; RNA, Messenger/biosynthesis ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; Triglycerides/blood
    Chemical Substances Capsules ; Connexin 43 ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; Fatty Acids, Nonesterified ; Hypolipidemic Agents ; Protein Isoforms ; RNA, Messenger ; Triglycerides ; Cholesterol (97C5T2UQ7J)
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2007-07
    Publishing country China
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1004649-5
    ISSN 1001-5302 ; 0254-0029
    ISSN 1001-5302 ; 0254-0029
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  9. Article ; Online: The novel mechanism of oxymatrine affecting HERG currents at different temperatures.

    Hu, Mei-Qin / Dong, Zeng-Xiang / Zhao, Wen-Xiao / Sun, Jing / Zhao, Xin / Gu, Dong-Fang / Zhang, Yan / Li, Bao-Xin / Yang, Bao-Feng

    Cellular physiology and biochemistry : international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology

    2010  Volume 26, Issue 4-5, Page(s) 513–522

    Abstract: Background/aims: Human ether-à-go-go-related gene (hERG) has an important role in the repolarization of the cardiac action potential. Our studies were to investigate the effects of oxymatrine (one of the natural constituents extracted from Chinese herb ... ...

    Abstract Background/aims: Human ether-à-go-go-related gene (hERG) has an important role in the repolarization of the cardiac action potential. Our studies were to investigate the effects of oxymatrine (one of the natural constituents extracted from Chinese herb Sophora flavescens Ait) on hERG-encoded K(+) channels at different temperatures and its underlying mechanism.
    Methods: The effects of oxymatrine were examined on hERG channels stably expressed in HEK293 cells using a whole-cell patch clamp technique.
    Results: At the temperature 30°C, oxymatrine inhibited hERG current in a concentration-dependent manner and the IC(50) was ∼665 μM. However at the temperature of 20°C, low concentration oxymatrine C≤100 μM increased hERG current density. However, high concentration oxymatrine C>100 μM inhibited the hERG current density significantly. Oxymatrine only affected the activation kinetic of hERG channels at all temperatures and had a high binding affinity for open state of hERG channels except the 300 μM-20°C group which had a high binding affinity for inactive state of hERG channels.
    Conclusion: Oxymatrine is a low potency blocker of hERG K+ channels at 30°C, low concentration oxymatrine affect the hERG activation gating with accelerating hERG tail current at 20°C, oxymatrine is a potential hERG activator at low temperatures.
    MeSH term(s) Alkaloids/pharmacology ; Electrophysiological Phenomena ; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels/antagonists & inhibitors ; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels/metabolism ; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels/physiology ; HEK293 Cells ; Humans ; Kinetics ; Patch-Clamp Techniques ; Protein Binding ; Quinolizines/pharmacology ; Temperature
    Chemical Substances Alkaloids ; Ether-A-Go-Go Potassium Channels ; Quinolizines ; oxymatrine (85U4C366QS)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-10-29
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1067572-3
    ISSN 1421-9778 ; 1015-8987
    ISSN (online) 1421-9778
    ISSN 1015-8987
    DOI 10.1159/000322319
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  10. Article: The Novel Mechanism of Oxymatrine Affecting hERG Currents at Different Temperatures

    Hu, Mei-Qin / Dong, Zeng-Xiang / Zhao, Wen-Xiao / Sun, Jing / Zhao, Xin / Gu, Dong-Fang / Zhang, Yan / Li, Bao-Xin / Yang, Bao-Feng

    Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry

    2010  Volume 26, Issue 4-5, Page(s) 513–522

    Abstract: Background/Aims: Human ether-à-go-go-related gene (hERG) has an important role in the repolarization of the cardiac action potential. Our studies were to investigate the effects of oxymatrine (one of the natural constituents extracted from Chinese herb ... ...

    Institution Department of Pharmacology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin State-Province Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Harbin Mei-Qin Hu and Zeng-Xiang Dong made equal contributions to this study
    Abstract Background/Aims: Human ether-à-go-go-related gene (hERG) has an important role in the repolarization of the cardiac action potential. Our studies were to investigate the effects of oxymatrine (one of the natural constituents extracted from Chinese herb Sophora flavescens Ait) on hERG-encoded K channels at different temperatures and its underlying mechanism. Methods: The effects of oxymatrine were examined on hERG channels stably expressed in HEK293 cells using a whole-cell patch clamp technique. Results: At the temperature 30°C, oxymatrine inhibited hERG current in a concentration-dependent manner and the IC50 was ∼665 µM. However at the temperature of 20°C, low concentration oxymatrine C≤100 µM increased hERG current density. However, high concentration oxymatrine C>100 µM inhibited the hERG current density significantly. Oxymatrine only affected the activation kinetic of hERG channels at all temperatures and had a high binding affinity for open state of hERG channels except the 300 µM-20°C group which had a high binding affinity for inactive state of hERG channels. Conclusion: Oxymatrine is a low potency blocker of hERG K+ channels at 30°C, low concentration oxymatrine affect the hERG activation gating with accelerating hERG tail current at 20°C, oxymatrine is a potential hERG activator at low temperatures.
    Keywords HEK293 cell ; hERG channel ; Patch clamp ; Oxymatrine ; Temperature
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-10-29
    Publisher S. Karger AG
    Publishing place Basel, Switzerland
    Document type Article
    Note Original Paper
    ZDB-ID 1067572-3
    ISSN 1421-9778 ; 1015-8987
    ISSN (online) 1421-9778
    ISSN 1015-8987
    DOI 10.1159/000322319
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