Regulation of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant responses by methanol extract of Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) B. L. Rob. leaves via the inactivation of NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways and activation of Nrf2 in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages - 11/11/23
Abstract |
Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) B.L. Rob. has been traditionally used in tropical countries throughout Asia and Africa to treat gastric ulcers, dyspepsia, and dysentery. However, the mechanisms responsible for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities are not fully understood. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of methanol extracts of M. cordata (MMC) on inflammation and oxidative stress in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated murine RAW 264.7 macrophages and elucidate its underlying regulatory mechanism. MMC significantly suppressed the production of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages by downregulating the expression of inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) at both the mRNA and protein levels. Moreover, MMC effectively reduced the mRNA expression levels and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). These suppressive effects of MMC on pro-inflammatory mediators and cytokines were mediated through the inhibition of transforming growth factor beta-activated kinase 1 (TAK1), which subsequently blocked the activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). MMC also upregulated the nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) by inducing the degradation of Kelch-like ECH-related protein 1 (Keap1), an Nrf2-specific E3 ligase. Accordingly, MMC enhanced Nrf2 target gene expression of anti-oxidative regulators such as heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1). However, it had minimal effect on the DPPH radical scavenging capacity in vitro. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that MMC holds promise as a potential therapeutic agent for alleviating inflammation-related diseases and oxidative stress.
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Highlights |
• | MMC inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators and cytokines. |
• | MMC regulates anti-inflammatory effects via TAK1-mediated NF-κB and MAPK pathways. |
• | MMC activates Nrf2, upregulating HO-1 and NQO1 gene expression for antioxidants. |
• | MMC shows promise as a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent. |
Abbreviations : MMC, LPS, JNK, NF‑κB, MAPK, IκB, ERK, TLR, AP‑1, ERK., TAK1, NO, iNOS, COX-2, TNF-α, PGE2, IL-6, IL-1β, Keap1, GFP, PMA, RT-PCR, SD, ANOVA, ELISA, GAPDH, HO-1, NQO1, Nrf2, NSAIDs
Keywords : Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) B.L.Rob, Nuclear factor kappa B, Mitogen‑activated protein kinases, Nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2, RAW 264.7 macrophages
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Vol 168
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