Zeng Jinhao , Pan Huafeng , Guo Jing , Gong Daoyin , Cai Tiantian , Chen Xiaodong , Zhang Yi , You Fengming , Chen Longhui , Zhao Ziming , Liang Chao
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the mechanism underlying the action of Weipixiao (WPX) in a rat's model with ameliorating gastric precancerous lesions (GPL).
METHODS
HPLC analysis was performed to identify the chemical constituents of WPX preparation. Sprague- Dawley rats were randomly assigned into control group, model group, vitacoenzyme group, high-dose WPX group (H-WPX), medium-dose WPX group (M-WPX) and low-dose WPX group (L-WPX). After modeling, the treated rats were administrated WPX or vitacoenzyme intragastrically for consecutive 10 weeks. Gene and protein expressions of GSK3β, C-myc, Cylin E were evaluated by quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and immunohistochemistry, respectively.
RESULTS
WPX could efficiently attenuate the pathological alterations of “non-progressive GPL” in rats. As expected, mRNA and protein levels of C-myc and Cylin E were up-regulated in model rats, while GSK3β expression down-regulated (P < 0.01). WPX treatment, especially at low dose, could significantly down-regulate the mRNA as well as protein levels of C-myc, and could lead to remarkable up-regulation of mRNA and protein levels of GSK3β in GPL rats (P < 0.05). However, no significant changes were observed in WPX-treated rats.
CONCLUSION
Our findings suggested that WPX-mediated attenuation of GPL pathological alterations might be due to its regulatory effect on the expressions of GSK3β and C-myc, and on the dysregulation of Wnt/GSK3β pathway.
期刊介绍:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine(JTCM) is devoted to clinical and theortical research on the use of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The main columns include Clinical Observations, Basic Investigations, Reviews, Questions and Answers, an Expert''s Forum, and Discussions of Clinical Cases. Its key topics include acupuncture and electro-acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, masseotherapy, mind-body therapies, palliative care, and other CAM therapies.