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ArticleDrug design, development and therapy2021

Magnesium Isoglycyrrhizinate Alleviates Arsenic Trioxide-Induced Cardiotoxicity: Contribution of Nrf2 and TLR4/NF-κB Signaling Pathway.

Bin Zheng, Yakun Yang, Jinghan Li, Jing Li, Saijie Zuo, Xi Chu, Shan Xu, Donglai Ma, Li Chu

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Article in Drug design, development and therapy, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Bin Zheng *School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050200, People's Republic of China.
Yakun Yang *School of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050200, People's Republic of China.
Jinghan LiSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050200, People's Republic of China.
Jing LiSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050200, People's Republic of China.
Saijie ZuoSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050200, People's Republic of China.
Xi ChuDepartment of Pharmacy, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, People's Republic of China.
Shan XuHebei Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050200, People's Republic of China.
Donglai MaSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050200, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-5398-1725
Li ChuSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050200, People's Republic of China.
Hebei University of Chinese Medicine · CNHebei Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeMagnesium isoglycyrrhizinate (MgIG), a single stereoisomer magnesium salt of glycyrrhizic acid, has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system through anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, and anti-apoptotic actions. However, MgIG has not been shown to provide protection against cardiotoxicity induced by arsenic trioxide (ATO). This study aims to demonstrate the protection of MgIG against ATO-induced cardiac toxicity in mice and to investigate the underlying mechanism.

methodsA mouse cardiotoxicity model was established by administering 5 mg/kg ATO for 7 days. MgIG used in conjunction with the ATO to assess its cardioprotection.

resultsMgIG administration could significantly reduce reactive oxygen species generation and the changes in tissue morphology. Also, MgIG administration increased the activity of antioxidase, such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, and reduced malondialdehyde content and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels. Western blotting showed decreased expression of Bcl-2 associated X protein and Caspase-3, with increased expression of B-cell lymphoma 2. Importantly, MgIG administration increased nuclear factor-erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) expression, while the expressions of nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) and toll-like receptor-4 (TLR4) were significantly decreased.

conclusionOur data showed that MgIG alleviates ATO-induced cardiotoxicity, which is associated to the anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and anti-apoptosis action, potentially through activation of the Nrf2 pathway and suppression of the TLR4/NF-κB pathway.

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AnimalsApoptosisArsenic TrioxideDose-Response Relationship, DrugHeartInflammationInjections, IntraperitonealMaleMiceMice, Inbred StrainsMolecular ConformationNF-E2-Related Factor 2NF-kappa BOxidative StressSaponinsSignal Transduction18alpha,20beta-hydroxy-11-oxo-norolean-12-en-3beta-yl-2-O-beta-D-glucopyranurosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranosiduronate magnesium tetrahydrateArsenic TrioxideNfe2l2 protein, mouseNF-E2-Related Factor 2NF-kappa BSaponinsTlr4 protein, mouseToll-Like Receptor 4Triterpenesarsenic trioxidecardiotoxicitymagnesium isoglycyrrhizinateNrf2TLR4/NF-κB

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