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ArticleHistology and histopathology2026

Cardioprotective mechanisms of Jiangfu Decoction against myocardial ischemia may involve regulation of the AMPK/PINK1/Parkin mitochondrial autophagy pathway.

Yawei Zhao, Yiwei Hao, Chen Li, Haoying Li, Xue Han, Hefei Wang, Xi Chu, Zhiwei Su, Shijiang Sun

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Yawei Zhao *School of Basic Medicine, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China.
Yiwei Hao *School of Basic Medicine, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China.
Chen LiSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China.
Haoying LiSchool of Basic Medicine, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China.
Xue HanSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China.
Hefei WangThe First Affiliated Hospital, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China.
Xi ChuThe Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China. chux2014@126.com.
Zhiwei SuThe First Affiliated Hospital, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China. axinxiaocui@sina.com.
Shijiang SunThe First Affiliated Hospital, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China.

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Hebei Provincial Department of Finance 2024 Government Funding for Clinical Excellence Programs ZF2024159Scientific Research Program of Hebei Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025015
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backgroundJiangfu Decoction (JFD) is a classical traditional herbal medicine used to clinically treat ischemic heart disease (IHD). Nonetheless, the influence of JFD on myocardial ischemia (MI), along with its precise underlying mechanism, is still unclear. The objective of this research was to investigate the potential mechanisms by which JFD exerts cardioprotective effects on MI induced by isoproterenol (ISO).

methodsAn acute MI model was established by subcutaneous injection of ISO (85 mg/kg/d). To evaluate alterations in myocardial structure, electrocardiogram recordings and heart histology examinations were employed. The myocardial ultrastructure was observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Using specific kits, the levels and activities of oxidative stress markers as well as inflammatory cytokines were separately assessed. Western blotting was employed to assess the expression levels of proteins related to adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), PTEN-induced putative kinase 1 (PINK1), Parkin, Nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), and Caspase-1.

resultsThe findings show that JFD treatments markedly diminished heart rate, pathological alterations in cardiac tissue, chondriosome injury, and serum concentrations of creatine kinase, creatine kinase-myocardial band, lactate dehydrogenase, malondialdehyde, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-18. Concurrently, these treatments augmented the activation of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase in the serum of animals subjected to ISO treatment. Additionally, JFD also reversed the ISO-induced changes in the levels of AMPK, PINK1, Parkin, NLRP3, and Caspase-1.

conclusionJFD exhibits a notable safeguarding influence on MI via a mechanism that involves regulation of the AMPK/PINK1/Parkin mitochondrial autophagy pathway, inhibition of pyroptosis, and reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation.

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AMP-Activated Protein KinasesAutophagyCardiotonic AgentsDrugs, Chinese HerbalMitochondria, HeartMyocardial IschemiaProtein KinasesUbiquitin-Protein LigasesAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalIsoproterenolMaleMyocardiumOxidative StressRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyAMP-Activated Protein KinasesCardiotonic AgentsDrugs, Chinese HerbalIsoproterenolparkin proteinProtein KinasesUbiquitin-Protein Ligases

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