Article
Immunology
Isak W. Tengesdal, Alberto Dinarello, Nicholas E. Powers, Matthew A. Burchill, Leo A. B. Joosten, Carlo Marchetti, Charles A. Dinarello
Summary: This study reveals that in melanoma, IL-1 beta-induced inflammation is linked to the expansion of immunosuppressive cells, and inhibition of NLRP3 can reduce STAT3 signaling, preventing the expression of immunosuppressive genes.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jing Wang, Tianshu Liu, Xiongwen Chen, Qiaofeng Jin, Yihan Chen, Li Zhang, Zhengyang Han, Dandan Chen, Yuman Li, Qing Lv, Mingxing Xie
Summary: Th17 cells play a significant role in the pathogenesis of myocarditis, and Bazedoxifene can affect STAT3 signaling to effectively inhibit the progression of cardiac inflammation. Therefore, Bazedoxifene may be a promising therapeutic strategy for the treatment of experimental autoimmune myocarditis.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ying Qi, Xin-jie Wu, Jing-bin Shi, Xiao-wei Shi, Na Zhao, Yang Xiong, Li-pei Wang
Summary: The study found that Sanhuang Xiexin Decoction (SXD) can suppress the development of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) by inhibiting JAK2-STAT3 phosphorylation, which may be related to the modulation of lipid metabolism.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Liping Zhou, Mengyang Hao, Xinsheng Fan, Zishan Lao, Mengwen Li, Erxin Shang
Summary: The traditional Chinese prescription, Houpo Mahuang Decoction (HPMHD), has therapeutic effects on asthma and can regulate serum metabolism. The anti-asthma effects of HPMHD may be related to the protection of tight junctions by inhibiting intracellular Ca2+ concentration.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Wei-ping Hu, Liang Xie, Sheng-yu Hao, Qin-han Wu, Gui-ling Xiang, Shan-qun Li, Dong Liu
Summary: In this study, it was found that progesterone played a protective role on human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells under inflammation by blocking the functions of STAT3. This could help explain the better prognosis for women with PAH.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jiameng Lu, Xiaoqing Ji, Lixia Wang, Fei Sun, Chuanjun Huang, Haiying Peng, Yunxiu Jiang, Zihan Guo, Xinyi Liu, Yanbo Ji, Degan Lu
Summary: This study found that prophylactic administration of IL-27 can improve asthma by restoring the STAT1 and STAT3 pathways, alleviating the Th2 inflammatory environment in the lungs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Ranzhiqiang Yang, Yinghui Song, Kashif Shakoor, Weimin Yi, Chuang Peng, Sulai Liu
Summary: Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a primary malignant liver tumor with a poor prognosis, characterized by neoplastic transformation of intrahepatic biliary epithelial cells. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is an important oncogene that may serve as a target for ICC treatment. Further research is needed to improve understanding of STAT3 and its role in ICC development.
MOLECULAR MEDICINE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Kosuke Miyauchi, Sewon Ki, Masao Ukai, Yoshie Suzuki, Kentaro Inoue, Wataru Suda, Takeshi Matsui, Yoshihiro Ito, Kenya Honda, Haruhiko Koseki, Osamu Ohara, Reiko J. Tanaka, Mariko Okada-Hatakeyama, Masato Kubo
Summary: The study suggests that STAT3 signaling in keratinocytes is essential for maintaining skin homeostasis by negatively regulating the expression of hair follicle-specific keratin genes. Expression patterns associated with dermatitis onset were observed under specific conditions, indicating the involvement of Toll-like receptor-mediated inflammatory responses.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Yun Liu, Shijie Liao, Samuel Bennett, Haijun Tang, Dezhi Song, David Wood, Xinli Zhan, Jiake Xu
Summary: STAT3, a key protein involved in cell growth, differentiation, and survival, is overexpressed in osteosarcoma and various cancers. Its constitutive activation leads to upregulation of oncogenes, affecting processes such as transformation, proliferation, and metastasis.
CELL PROLIFERATION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shenglin Wang, Yunqing Wang, Zhen Huang, Hongxiang Wei, Xinwen Wang, Rongkai Shen, Wenbin Lan, Guangxian Zhong, Jianhua Lin
Summary: This study confirms the moderate anti-tumor effects of gefitinib on osteosarcoma, via suppression of the PI3K/Akt and ERK pathways to reduce cell proliferation and migration. Combined treatment with stattic further enhances the inhibitory effects of gefitinib, reducing cell invasion and promoting apoptosis.
ACTA BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA SINICA
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Feng Zhou, Fanyun Zhu, Tianru Zhu, Zhucheng Zhao, Luyao Li, Shichong Lin, Haiyang Zhao, Lehe Yang, Chengguang Zhao, Liangxing Wang, Jifa Li, Xiaoying Huang
Summary: AT7519, a CDK inhibitor, exhibits great anti-tumor effects in lung cancer by blocking IL-6/STAT3 pathway and inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lan Wu, Zhizheng Li, Yanfei Li
Summary: STAT3, as a transcription factor and signaling molecule, plays an important role in cardiac disease and protection. It regulates the expression of genes involved in oxidation, apoptosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. Additionally, it is also targeted and regulated by miRNAs, which further modulate the mRNA expression profiles in cardiomyocytes and impact cardiac disease and protection.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Peng He, Ying Miao, Yue Sun, Aiwu Bian, Wangrui Jin, Jiangnan Ye, Huang Chen, Jia He, Yangrui Peng, Haijun Gu, Mingyao Liu, Zhengfang Yi, Yihua Chen
Summary: This study describes the design, synthesis, and structure-activity relationship studies of triaromatic heterocyclic derivatives as potent dual phosphorylation STAT3 inhibitors. The best compound 3h (HP590) was discovered with high inhibitory activity against p-Tyr(705) and p-Ser(727), resulting in the growth inhibition of gastric cancer both in vitro and in vivo.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Xiaowei Qian, Ge Lin, Junpei Wang, Siming Zhang, Jingyi Ma, Bin Yu, Ronghua Wu, Mei Liu
Summary: The study reveals that circRNA_01477 promotes spinal astrocyte proliferation and migration after injury, and also contributes to axon growth in neurons by regulating the miRNA-3075/FosB/Stat3 axis.
EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Nozomi Nishimura, Masaya Yokota, Shunjiro Kurihara, Arifumi Iwata, Takahiro Kageyama, Takashi Ito, Aiko Saku, Yuko Maezawa, Koichi Hirose, Hiroshi Nakajima
Summary: This study reveals the important role of STAT3 in airway epithelial cells, which suppresses HDM-induced allergic airway inflammation by regulating lipid metabolism.
ALLERGOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Correction
Plant Sciences
Lingmiao Wen, Tinglan Zhang, Fangfang Chen, Lin Hu, Chongyang Dou, Xian Ding, Alvin Altamirano, Guihua Wei, Zhiyong Yan
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Qing Tang, Mengfei Xu, Shunqin Long, Yaya Yu, Changju Ma, Rui Wang, Jing Li, Xi Wang, Fang Fang, Ling Han, Wanyin Wu, Sumei Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates that Fuzheng Kang-Ai (FZKA) decoction can inhibit the cell growth, proliferation, and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and reverse the acquired resistance of gefitinib. FZKA exerts its effects by regulating the p-ERK1/2-EZH2-Snail/EGFR signaling pathway.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiang Zhao, Xianrun Hu, Qi Xie, Shenglan Qi, Zedong Xiang, Xin Sun, Zhejun Xie, Rui Dang, Limei Zhou, Wei Liu, Xuemei Cheng, Changhong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Fufangmuniziqi formula (FFMN) on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the role of alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins in the process. The results showed that FFMN improved cognitive and memory impairment in the AD mouse model. Alkaloids enhanced the cholinergic system, while flavonoids and saponins attenuated neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. These findings suggest that the combination of alkaloid, flavonoid, and saponin fractions derived from FFMN is a promising anti-AD agent.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bangjian Dong, Ying Peng, Mengyue Wang, Chongsheng Peng, Xiaobo Li
Summary: This study elucidated the tissue distribution and excretion characteristics of the non-polysaccharide components of Sijunzi decoction in rats with spleen deficiency syndrome. It proposed new insights into the rationality of the compatibility of Sijunzi decoction.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jung-Seop Kim, Man-Gi Kim, Ji Eun Ryu, Ye-Been Lee, Quan Feng Liu, Kwang Ki Kim, Seung-Hun Cho, Sung Joon Shin, Byung-Soo Koo, Hyung-Kyoon Choi
Summary: Co-treatment with WCW and donepezil shows promise in improving cognitive function and serum metabolic profiles in a scopolamine-induced AD model. This combination therapy may reduce tyrosine and methionine levels, enhancing cognitive function by mitigating known risk factors for AD. The study provides a foundation for developing other bioactive compounds in AD treatment.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kuang-Hsing Chiang, Tain-Junn Cheng, Wei-Chih Kan, Hsien-Yi Wang, Jui-Chen Li, Yan-Ling Cai, Chia-Hui Cheng, Yi-Chien Liu, Chia-Yu Chang, Jiunn-Jye Chuu
Summary: The ethanolic extract of Orthosiphon aristatus (OA) demonstrated an improving effect on memory and could serve as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD).
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Meryem Tourabi, Asmae EL Ghouizi, Ghizlane Nouioura, Khaoula Faiz, Hind Elfatemi, Karima El-yagoubi, Badiaa Lyoussi, Elhoussine Derwich
Summary: Mentha longifolia is a native plant in Morocco, traditionally used to treat various diseases. This study analyzed the phytochemical profile of the aqueous extract of M. longifolia and evaluated its acute and subacute toxicity in mice. The results showed that M. longifolia extract is rich in phenolic compounds and has no observed toxicity up to a certain dosage limit.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yue Zhang, Liang Li, Tao Chai, Han Xu, Hong-yan Du, Yan Jiang
Summary: Mulberry leaf multi-components (MMC) have hypoglycemic effects and can improve insulin resistance by activating the PI-3K/Akt signaling pathway. These findings highlight the multi-component, multi-target, and combined effects of MMC, and suggest it may be further developed as a hypoglycemic drug.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Correction
Plant Sciences
Shan Luo, Yuanchun Chen, Ruoxi Zhao, Donglai Ma, Yanmeng Zhao, Ying Zhang, Jianming Jiang, Wentao Yu
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nittaya Chansiw, Pattranuch Chusri, Siwaporn Praman, Thaneeya Hawiset, Wannisa Sukhorum, Sorraya Champakam, Rawiwan Charoensup
Summary: This study evaluates the anti-inflammatory activity of Prabchompoothaweep (PCT) extract in an animal model. The results show that PCT significantly reduces inflammation and pro-inflammatory cytokines in acute and sub-acute inflammation. These findings suggest that PCT could be a new option for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yanting Wang, Guoqiang Liang, Wei Mu, Shu Sun, Xuanyi Chen, Xiaofeng Xu
Summary: Bushen Tianjing Recipe (BTR) is a tonic-kidney formula of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with good therapeutic effects in clinical settings. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of BTR on women's reproductive system by incubating miR-23a-induced KGN cells.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiayi Zhi, Li Yin, Zhoudong Zhang, Yaozhong Lv, Fan Wu, Yang Yang, Enming Zhang, Huanqiu Li, Ning Lu, Mengze Zhou, Qinghua Hu
Summary: This study verified the pharmacodynamics of JSW in the treatment of AD and explored its potential mechanism using network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Plant Sciences
Elizabeth Syowai Mutinda, Dong-Juan Zhang, Felix Wambua Muema, Elijah Mbandi Mkala, Emmanuel Nyongesa Waswa, Wyclif Ochieng Odago, Clintone Onyango Ochieng, Moses Kirega Gichua, John Kamau Muchuku, Elizabeth Kamande, Guang-Wan Hu
Summary: This article reviews the traditional uses, pharmacological properties, and phytoconstituents of Balanophora species, revealing that they contain diverse chemical compounds with interesting biological activities. However, research on many species in this genus is still lacking.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Luqi Cai, Yu Chen, Huizhong Xue, Yimeng Yang, Yuqi Wang, Junhe Xu, Chunyan Zhu, Long He, Yonghua Xiao
Summary: Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (SM) has been proven to have potential therapeutic effects for diabetic nephropathy (DN) through its multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway pharmacological effects.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chao Wang, Rui-Jia Fu, Ding-Qiao Xu, Qian Zuo, Ji-Ping Liu, Yu-Ping Tang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the hepatoprotective effects of Shicao on CCl4-induced acute liver injury. A rat model of acute liver injury was established and liver function indices were assessed. Untargeted metabolomics was conducted to identify differential metabolites. Network pharmacology was used to construct a network of metabolite-reaction-enzyme-gene constituents, and key components and hub genes were screened. Shicao showed hepatoprotective effects against acute liver injury in rats.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)