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ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Selection and Mechanism Study of Q-Markers for Xanthocerais lignum Anti-Rheumatoid Arthritis Based on Serum Spectrum-Effect Correlation Analysis.

Hao Qian, Lei Su, Yaqiong Yang, Xiangyang Tian, Qingge Dai, Fantao Meng, Xiaoqin Wang

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Hao QianDepartment of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7272-306X
Lei SuDepartment of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, China.
Yaqiong YangDepartment of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, China.
Xiangyang TianDepartment of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, China.
Qingge DaiDepartment of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, China.
Fantao MengDepartment of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, China.
Xiaoqin WangDepartment of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0715-7177

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82360835Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia 2022MS0826
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Abstract

objectiveTo elucidate the chemical profile of Xanthocerais lignum's extracts of different polarities and their impact on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), we identified anti-RA markers and predicted their action mechanisms.

methodsA collagen-induced arthritis rat model was established, and UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS technology was employed to analyze and identify the chemical constituents within the alcohol extract of Xanthocerais lignum and its various extraction fractions, as well as their translocation into the bloodstream. Serum spectrum-effect correlation analysis was utilized to elucidate the pharmacodynamic material basis of Xanthocerais lignum against RA and to screen for Q-Markers. Finally, the potential anti-RA mechanisms of the Q-Markers were predicted through compound-target interaction data and validated using molecular docking techniques.

resultsWe identified 71 compounds, with flavan-3-ols and flavanones as key components. Of these, 36 were detected in the bloodstream, including 17 original and 19 metabolized forms. Proanthocyanidin A2, dihydroquercetin, catechin, and epicatechin (plus glucuronides) showed potential anti-RA activity. These compounds, acting as Q-Markers, may modulate ERK, NF-κB, HIF-1α, and VEGF in the HIF-1 pathway.

conclusionsThis research clarifies Xanthocerais lignum's pharmacodynamic material basis against RA, identifies 4 Q-Markers, and offers insights into their mechanisms, aiding quality assessment and lead compound development for RA treatment.

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Arthritis, RheumatoidBiomarkersMolecular Docking SimulationPlant ExtractsAnimalsAntirheumatic AgentsArthritis, ExperimentalDisease Models, AnimalHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitMaleRatsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AAntirheumatic AgentsBiomarkersHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitPlant ExtractsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AQ-Markerrheumatoid arthritisserum spectrum–effect correlation analysisUPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MSXanthocerais lignum

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PMCPMC11242948

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