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ArticleACS omega2023

Supplementation with Tribulus Terrestris Extract Exhibits Protective Effects on MCAO Rats via Modulating Inflammation-Related Metabolic and Signaling Pathways.

Hongming Zhang, Wenjun Guo, Xingxing Li, Shengxu Xie, Yue Liu, Geng Chen, Yang Wang, Yajuan Xu

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Article in ACS omega, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Non-Invasive Imaging for the Evaluation of a New Oral Supplement in Skin Aging: A Case-Controlled Study.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Hongming ZhangKey Laboratory of Medicinal Materials, Jilin Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Changchun 130012, China.
Wenjun GuoKey Laboratory of Medicinal Materials, Jilin Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Changchun 130012, China.
Xingxing LiKey Laboratory of Medicinal Materials, Jilin Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Changchun 130012, China.
Shengxu XieKey Laboratory of Medicinal Materials, Jilin Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Changchun 130012, China.
Yue LiuKey Laboratory of Medicinal Materials, Jilin Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Changchun 130012, China.
Geng ChenThe First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Yang WangJilin Ginseng Academy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2582-7480
Yajuan XuKey Laboratory of Medicinal Materials, Jilin Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Changchun 130012, China.
Jilin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNChangchun University of Chinese Medicine · CNJilin University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The extract of Tribulus terrestris (TT) has been used as a component of several nutritional supplements for enhancing human vitality. However, its protective effect on ischemic stroke has yet to be fully investigated. In this study, the middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) rat model was established and treated with gross saponin of TT fruit (GSTTF) by gavage to explore its anti-ischemic stroke efficacy. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)-based metabolomics was applied to profile the brain tissue metabolite changes and further obtain the metabolic pathways that were greatly involved in the efficacy of GSTTF. Subsequent molecular biology experiments were applied to validate the findings from metabolomics analysis. The results showed that GSTTF administration remarkably decreased the infarction volume of brain tissue and improved the neurobehavioral scores of MCAO rats. Metabolomics analysis revealed that pathways, including glycerophospholipid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, and arachidonic acid metabolism, were considered associated with the protective effect of GSTTF against MCAO, which were greatly involved in the inflammatory responses. The results of the biochemistry analysis showed that GSTTF treatment significantly reduced the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in brain tissue after MCAO. The anti-inflammatory mechanism of GSTTF was further investigated, which revealed that GSTTF could inhibit the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway to exert protective effects on MCAO. This study provides the underlying anti-inflammatory mechanism of GSTTF for ischemic stroke protection, which has important implications for the development of GSTTF-related functional foods or food supplements.

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