Peroxisome proliferator-activated
receptor γ (PPARγ)
is an important member of the nuclear receptor superfamily. Previous
studies have shown the satisfactory anti-inflammatory role of PPARγ
in experimental colitis models, mainly through negatively regulating
several transcription factors such as nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB).
Therefore, regulating PPARγ and PPARγ-related pathways
has great promise for treating ulcerative colitis (UC). In the present
study, our objective was to explore the potential effect of naringin
on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) induced UC in mice and its involved
potential mechanism. We found that naringin significantly relieved
DSS-induced disease activities index (DAI), colon length shortening,
and colonic pathological damage. Exploration of the potential mechanisms
demonstrated that naringin significantly activated DSS-induced PPARγ
and subsequently suppressed NF-κB activation. PPARγ inhibitor
GW9662 largely abrogated the roles of naringin in vitro. Moreover,
DSS induced the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)
and (NOD)-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome
was inhibited by naringin. Tight junction (TJ) architecture in naringin
groups was also maintained by regulating zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1)
expression. These results suggested that naringin may be a potential
natural agent for protecting mice from DSS-induced UC.
Salidroside (Sal), as a major glycoside extracted from Rhodiola rosea L., has exhibited its mighty anti-aging, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, and neuroprotective effects in many diseases. Recently, it has showed its protective effect in colitis mice by activating the SIRT1/FoxOs pathway. Whereas, it is not known whether Sal has other protective mechanisms on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice. In this study, we investigated the protective effects and mechanisms of Sal on DSS-induced colitis in mice. The results demonstrated Sal was a competent candidate in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC). Sal remitted DSS-induced disease activity index (DAI), colon length shortening, and colonic pathological damage. Simultaneously, Sal alleviated excessive inflammation by reversing the IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-10 protein levels in DSS-treated mice. Western blot analysis revealed that Sal inhibited p65 and p38 activation together with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPARγ) up-regulation. In addition, Sal skewed the imbalanced activation of nucleotide oligomerization domain-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 inflammasome and autophagy contributing to colitis recovery. The damaged intestinal barrier induced by DSS was also alleviated along with plasma lipopolysaccharides (LPS) reduction after Sal treatment. In vitro, Sal showed PPARγ-dependent anti-inflammatory effect in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. In summary, our results demonstrated that Sal might be an effective factor for UC treatment and its pharmacological value deserved further development.
Dysbiosis causes continuous progress of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Herein, we aim to explore whether Salidroside (Sal) which is a major glycoside extracted from Rhodiola rosea L. could ameliorate dextran...
Endometritis is a disease with a high incidence in dairy cows and causes great economic loss to milk production. This study examined the therapeutic effects of Clostridium butyricum and its culture supernatant on Escherichia coli-induced endometritis in mice. The results showed that Clostridium butyricum and its culture supernatant effectively suppressed inflammatory responses of uterine tissues, such as uterine morphological changes, pathological damage, and the production of inflammatory cytokines. Clostridium butyricum and its culture supernatant significantly decreased uterine microbial loads. In addition, Clostridium butyricum and its culture supernatant restored reproduction outcomes in Escherichia coli-induced endometritis mice. Western blot analysis showed that Clostridium butyricum and its culture supernatant suppressed the NF-κB signaling pathway. Therefore, the anti-inflammatory mechanism of Clostridium butyricum and its culture supernatant may occur through the anti-bacterial activity and regulation of the expression of NF-κB in the uterus. The anti-inflammatory effect of the culture supernatant of C. butyricum was slightly better than that of viable C. butyricum. Therefore, our experimental results showed that Clostridium butyricum culture supernatant may be an effective drug for treating endometritis.
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