Gan-Jiang-Ling-Zhu decoction alleviates hepatic steatosis in rats by the miR-138-5p/CPT1B axis - 30/05/20
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Highlights |
• | GJLZ decoction significantly alleviated HFD-induced hepatic steatosis. |
• | CPT1B expression was significantly up-regulated by GJLZ treatment. |
• | miR-138-5p expression was significantly down-regulated by GJLZ intervention. |
• | CPT1B was targeted by miR-138-5p. |
Abstract |
Background |
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a commonly-encountered chronic liver disease which lacks verified pharmacological interventions. Gan-Jiang-Ling-Zhu decoction (GJLZ) is a classic formula utilized in clinical practice. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of GJLZ in NAFLD and explore the possible underlying mechanisms.
Methods |
Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into three groups: normal group, fed with chow diet for 8 weeks; model group, fed with high fat diet for 8 weeks; and GJLZ group, initially fed HFD for 4 weeks, and then administered the GJLZ decoction for 4 weeks by oral gavage while continuously feeding HFD. Rats were sacrificed after the intervention, and liver tissues and blood samples were harvested. Liver steatosis was detected by HE and Oil Red O staining. Body weight and liver index were analyzed. Liver triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), serum almandine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) were assayed using commercial kits. Differentially expressed genes were identified by RNA-sequencing and verified using real-time PCR (RT-PCR) and western blotting. Whole miRNAs were detected by RNA-sequence analysis, and mRNA-targeted miRNAs were verified by RT-PCR. The miRNA-mRNA regulation pattern was confirmed using the dual-luciferase reporter assay.
Results |
Treatment with GJLZ significantly improved hepatic steatosis and inflammation, reduced liver index and liver TG content, and also significantly reduced serum ALT and AST levels. Based on the results of RNA-sequence analysis, five differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling pathway were recognized. RT-PCR confirmed that carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1b (CPT1B) expression was significantly regulated by GJLZ treatment. GJLZ decoction intervention also increased significantly hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase trifunctional multienzyme complex subunit alpha (HADHA) expression. Next, miRNA profiling and screening were performed based on CPT1B alteration. Rno-miR-138-5p likely responded to GJLZ intervention, and rno-miR-138-5p inhibitor increased CPT1B expression while rno-miR-138-5p mimic reduced CPT1B expression. When CPT1B mutated, miR-138-5p mimic and inhibitor could not regulate the luciferase activity of CPT1B.
Conclusions |
GJLZ is an effective formula for NAFLD management, and its possible mechanism of action involves the regulation of CPT1B expression via rno-miR-138-5p.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Gan-Jiang-Ling-Zhu decoction, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, CPT1B, rno-miR-138-5p, Hepatic steatosis
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