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ArticleScientific reports2020

Flavanomarein inhibits high glucose-stimulated epithelial-mesenchymal transition in HK-2 cells via targeting spleen tyrosine kinase.

Nan-Nan Zhang, Jin-Sen Kang, Shuai-Shuai Liu, Si-Meng Gu, Zhi-Peng Song, Feng-Xiang Li, Li-Feng Wang, Lan Yao, Tian Li, Lin-Lin Li and 3 more

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Nan-Nan ZhangState Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of Central Asian High Incidence Diseases, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China.
Jin-Sen KangDepartment of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China.
Shuai-Shuai LiuDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
Si-Meng GuDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
Zhi-Peng SongState Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of Central Asian High Incidence Diseases, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China.
Feng-Xiang LiDepartment of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China.
Li-Feng WangDepartment of Physiology, Preclinical School, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China.
Lan YaoCollege of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China.
Tian LiDepartment of Histology and Embryology, Preclinical College, XinJiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China.
Lin-Lin LiDepartment of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China.
Ye WangDepartment of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China.
Xue-Jun Li *Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China. xjli@bjmu.edu.cn.
Xin-Min Mao *State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of Central Asian High Incidence Diseases, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China. 13565843968@139.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Flavanomarein (FM) is a major natural compound of Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt with protective effects against diabetic nephropathy (DN). In this study, we investigated the effects of FM on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in high glucose (HG)-stimulated human proximal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2) and the underlying mechanisms, including both direct targets and downstream signal-related proteins. The influence of FM on EMT marker proteins was evaluated via western blot. Potential target proteins of FM were searched using Discovery Studio 2017 R2. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis was conducted to enrich the proteins within the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network for biological processes. Specific binding of FM to target proteins was examined via molecular dynamics and surface plasmon resonance analyses (SPR). FM promoted the proliferation of HK-2 cells stimulated with HG and inhibited EMT through the Syk/TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway. Spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) was predicted to be the most likely directly interacting protein with FM. Combined therapy with a Syk inhibitor and FM presents significant potential as an effective novel therapeutic strategy for DN.

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ActinsCadherinsCell LineCell ProliferationDose-Response Relationship, DrugEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionFibronectinsGene Expression RegulationGlucoseHumansKidneyMolecular Docking SimulationProtein ConformationSignal TransductionSmad ProteinsSyk KinaseActinsCadherinsFibronectinsGlucoseSmad ProteinsSyk KinaseTransforming Growth Factor beta1Vimentin

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PMID31949205
PMCPMC6965095

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