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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2024

Jian Gan powder ameliorates immunological liver injury in mice by modulating the gut microbiota and metabolic profiles.

Kun Li, Yadong Cui, Xue Zheng, Chunyan Min, Jian Zhang, Zhanpeng Yan, Yu Ji, Fei Ge, Hualiang Ji, Fangshi Zhu

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Article in European journal of medical research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Kun LiAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 100 Hongshan Road, Building 9, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Yadong CuiCollege of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Xue ZhengAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 100 Hongshan Road, Building 9, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Chunyan MinSuzhou Institute for Drug Control, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Jian ZhangCollege of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Zhanpeng YanAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 100 Hongshan Road, Building 9, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Yu JiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hai'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Medical College of Yangzhou University, Nantong, People's Republic of China.
Fei GeDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hai'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Medical College of Yangzhou University, Nantong, People's Republic of China.
Hualiang JiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Haian People's Hospital of Nantong University, 17 Zhong Ba Zhong Road, Hai'an, 226600, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China. 15370841209@163.com.
Fangshi ZhuAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 100 Hongshan Road, Building 9, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China. 15366379153@163.com.
Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNSoochow University · CNYangzhou University · CNNanjing University of Chinese Medicine · CNNantong University · CNSuzhou Research Institute · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundImmunological liver injury (ILI) is a common liver disease associated with the microbiota-gut-liver axis. Jian Gan powder (JGP) exhibits both protective and therapeutic effects on hepatitis virus-induced ILI in the clinic. However, the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. The aim of this study is to investigate the hepatoprotective effects and associated mechanisms of JGP in the context of gut microbiota, utilizing a mouse model of ILI.

methodsThe mouse model was established employing Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) plus lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Following treatment with JGP (7.5, 15, or 30 g/kg), serum, liver, and fresh fecal samples were analyzed. 16S rRNA gene sequencing and untargeted metabolomics profiling were performed to assess the role of JGP on the gut microbiota and its metabolites.

resultsJGP treatment markedly reduced serum IFN-γ, IL-6, IL-22, and hepatic p-STAT3 (phosphorylated transducer and activator of transcription-3) expression. In contrast, JGP increased the percentage of proliferating cell nuclear antigen-positive liver cells in treated mice. Fecal 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed that JGP treatment restored the levels of Alloprevotella, Burkholderia-Caballeronia-Paraburkholderia, Muribaculum, Streptococcus, and Stenotrophomonas. Additionally, metabolomics analysis of fecal samples showed that JGP restored the levels of allylestrenol, eplerenone, phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) (P-20:0/0:0), sphingomyelin (SM) d27:1, soyasapogenol C, chrysin, and soyasaponin I.

conclusionsJGP intervention improves ILI by restoring gut microbiota and modifying its metabolic profiles. These results provide a novel insight into the mechanism of JGP in treating ILI and the scientific basis to support its clinical application.

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Gastrointestinal MicrobiomeAnimalsLiverMetabolomeMicePowdersRNA, Ribosomal, 16SPowdersRNA, Ribosomal, 16S16S rRNA gene sequencingFecal metabolomicsGut microbiotaImmunological liver injuryJian Gan powder

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