Publications by authors named "Junbo Zou"

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer, characterized by the loss or low expression of estrogen receptor (ER), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) and progesterone receptor (PR). Due to the lack of clear therapeutic targets, paclitaxel (PTX) is often used as a first-line standard chemotherapy drug for the treatment of high-risk and locally advanced TNBC. PTX is a diterpenoid alkaloid extracted and purified from Taxus plants, functioning as an anticancer agent by inducing and promoting tubulin polymerization, inhibiting spindle formation in cancer cells, and preventing mitosis.

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UHPLC-QE-MS technology and network pharmacology are used to comprehensively analyze and validate the potential mechanism of Fufang-Duzhong-Jiangu granules (FFDZ) in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA). UHPLC-QE-MS technology and content-weighted construction of databases and screening conditions are used to obtain key component targets. CTD, Gene Cards, and DisGeNET databases are used to define KOA-related targets.

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Objective: To corroborate the efficacy of Jintiange capsules (JTGs) in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) by exploring the potential mechanism of action of synovial mesenchymal stem cell exosomes (SMSC-Exos) and articular chondrocytes (ACs) through transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq).

Methods: Type II collagenase was used to induce OA in rats. The efficacy of JTGs was confirmed by macroscopic observation of articular cartilage, micro-CT observation, and safranin fast green staining.

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  • - Myocardial infarction (MI) is a serious and complex condition that requires individualized treatment plans due to its varying mechanisms and high risk of complications like heart failure and arrhythmias.
  • - Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a rich historical background and is increasingly supported by modern research for its potential in treating MI, focusing on alleviating symptoms and enhancing patients' quality of life.
  • - This article reviews TCM herbal formulations and their effects on key processes involved in MI, assessing their clinical applications and the latest advancements in this field from an evidence-based perspective.
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  • Arsenic is a toxic substance that can severely damage the liver in both humans and animals, often entering the food chain through arsenic-based pesticides.
  • This study explores how arsenic trioxide (ATO) exposure in chickens affects liver cells by triggering the cGAS-STING signaling pathway, leading to inflammation and immune responses.
  • Findings show that mitochondrial DNA leaks into the cytoplasm during ATO exposure, activating various inflammatory markers and signaling pathways that indicate a significant link between arsenic toxicity and immune reactions in chickens.
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  • - Sanhua Jiangzhi Granules (SJG) is a traditional Chinese medicine that helps regulate lipid metabolism, and this study analyzed its components using advanced techniques to identify 125 core chemical constituents and 312 targets related to hyperlipidemia.
  • - The research suggested that SJG's effectiveness may primarily involve the PPAR signaling pathway, which plays a crucial role in lipid regulation.
  • - Experiments on rats showed that SJG significantly lowered body weight and harmful lipids while increasing beneficial cholesterol, improving liver health, and altering the expression of key enzymes involved in lipid metabolism.
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  • Chuanxiong Rhizoma (CX), derived from the Ligusticum chuanxiong plant, is recognized in traditional Chinese medicine for its healing properties related to blood circulation and pain relief, and has a history documented in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia from 1963 to 2020.
  • This study aims to thoroughly review CX's botany, traditional applications, chemical compounds, pharmacological effects, toxicity, quality control, and its absorption and metabolism in the body.
  • CX has over 400 identified compounds and is used in treating various health issues, especially those affecting the cardiovascular, liver, kidney, and nervous systems, exhibiting numerous pharmacological benefits like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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  • Pseudostellaria heterophylla, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, is known for treating spleen deficiency, fatigue, and loss of appetite, and has garnered global interest for its medicinal properties.
  • The review aims to provide a detailed analysis of P. heterophylla's ethnopharmacology and various scientific aspects, while also highlighting new avenues for future research.
  • More than 289 active compounds have been discovered in P. heterophylla, indicating its potential effectiveness in treating conditions like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, supported by extensive pharmacological studies.
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Essential oil of Schott (ATEO) have significant biological activity, but their physical and chemical properties are unstable and susceptible to interference by external factors, resulting in oxidation, decomposition, and isomerization of essential oils (EOs), ultimately diminishing the quality of EOs and escalating clinical risks. In this research, based on the concept of " combination of medicine and adjuvant, " the unsuitable stabilizer in Lingzhu powder prescription was modified with a SiO surface to become a stabilizer suitable for Pickering emulsion. The modified was synthesized, with a focus on exploring the surface modification of to facilitate its role as a stabilizer in Pickering emulsion.

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Volatile oil stabilization strategies based on encapsulation with a large number of excipients limit further applications. The primary objective of this study is to improve the stability of volatile oils using Pickering emulsion (PE) stabilized by Chinese medicinal powder based on the principle of "integrating drug and excipient". Modified amber was acquired through surface modification, and a stable oil-in-water PE loaded with volatile oil (ATVO) was constructed from modified amber.

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  • Surgery often leaves behind residual tumor tissue, which can lead to recurrence and a reduced quality of life for patients, highlighting the need for effective postoperative treatment options.
  • Injectable in situ-forming hydrogels are being studied as a promising method to deliver therapeutic agents directly to the surgical site, forming a gel that conforms to the area and provides targeted treatment.
  • This paper reviews the advancements in these hydrogels, exploring their materials, applications in various tumors, and the challenges and future prospects for their clinical use.
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At present, chemotherapy combined with photodynamic therapy is exerting satisfactory therapeutic effects in the treatment of tumors. Chlorin e6 (Ce6) is a photosensitizer with high efficiency and low dark toxicity. At the same time, elemene (ELE) contains high-efficiency and low-toxicity anti-cancer active ingredients, which can effectively penetrate tumor tissue and inhibit its recovery and proliferation.

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Coronary heart disease is a prevalent cardiovascular ailment globally, with myocardial infarction (MI) being one of its most severe manifestations. The morbidity and mortality of MI are escalating, showing an increasing trend among younger, highly educated individuals, thereby posing a serious threat to public health. Currently, thrombolysis, percutaneous coronary intervention, and coronary artery bypass grafting are the primary clinical treatments for MI.

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  • - Houttuynia cordata Thunb, often referred to as "Chinese medicine antibiotic," is a plant known for its health benefits in traditional medicine, primarily for its ability to clear heat and eliminate toxins.
  • - Recent research has focused on Houttuynia cordata polysaccharides (HCPs), which have shown a range of bioactivities, including anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant, and potential anti-cancer properties.
  • - This paper aims to provide a systematic review of HCPs, covering their extraction methods, chemical structures, biological effects, mechanisms of action, and potential applications in therapeutic agents, functional foods, cosmetics, and animal feeds.
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Arsenic is a toxic metal-like element widely used in the pesticide, preservative and semiconductor industries. However, accumulation of arsenic through the food chain can cause serious damage to animal and human health. However, the toxic mechanism of arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity in chickens is not clear, and the present study aimed to investigate the potential role of cGAS-STING and NF-κB pathways on inflammatory injury in chicken liver.

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Porphyra yezoensis, an important medicinal seaweed extensively cultivated and consumed in China, Japan, and South Korea, is traditionally considered a precious healthy food and food additive. Published studies showed that the polysaccharides are major bioactive macromolecules from P. yezoensis with great potential for the development of nutraceuticals and functional foods.

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Dictyophora species is an edible and medicinal fungus belonging to the Basidiomycotina, Gasteromycetes, Phallales, family Phallaceae, and genus Dictyophora, which is popular with consumers in China and across various Asian regions. Polysaccharides from Dictyophora species (DPs) are important bioactive macromolecules with multiple health benefits, according to published studies, including anti-tumor, antioxidative, anti-obesity, anti-hyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, regulation of gut microbiota, antibacterial, renoprotective, and other pharmacological effects. Based on their rich pharmacological activities, the preparation techniques, structural characteristics and pharmacological activities of DPs have been extensively studied.

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  • - The study aimed to investigate how myrrh essential oil (MEO) can help reduce colitis, using various methods like lab experiments, RNA sequencing, and tests on mice induced with colitis.
  • - Results showed that MEO significantly improved symptoms in mice, such as increased body weight and less inflammation, while also reducing inflammatory markers and affecting specific pathways like MAPK.
  • - The findings suggest that components in MEO, particularly gamma-Muurolene and others, work together to inhibit the MAPK pathway, which could lead to new treatments for colitis.
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  • Amomum villosum Lour. is a highly regarded medicinal plant with documented uses since the Tang Dynasty, primarily for its fruit, which is valued for both medicinal and culinary purposes.
  • The review focuses on the comprehensive analysis of A. villosum's distribution, botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological effects, quality control, clinical applications, and toxicity.
  • Approximately 500 bioactive compounds have been isolated from A. villosum, demonstrating diverse pharmacological activities like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor, and antimicrobial effects.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent malignant tumors in the contemporary era, representing a significant global health concern. Early HCC patients have mild symptoms or are asymptomatic, which promotes the onset and progression of the disease. Moreover, advanced HCC is insensitive to chemotherapy, making traditional clinical treatment unable to block cancer development.

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Fatigue is a common physiological state that affects normal human activities. Prolonged fatigue induces a variety of diseases and seriously affects human health, so it is imperative to discover nutritional dietary supplements and treatments without side effects, among which natural anti-fatigue polysaccharides have shown great potential. Polysaccharides, a class of biomolecules produced by a variety of organisms such as plants, animals, bacteria and algae, have attracted much attention in recent years due to their anti-fatigue activity and fewer side effects.

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Background: Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, imposing a significant economic burden on individuals and societies. For the past few years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has attracted much attention due to its advantages such as fewer side effects in the treatment of CCVD. TXL has shown great promise in the treatment of CCVD.

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Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic, progressive, and fatal lung disease with a high mortality rate. Nintedanib, as a multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, is widely used as the first line drug for PF patients. However, only nintedanib oral formulations are used currently in clinic and show a low drug selectivity, significant first-pass effect and low bioavailability with 4.

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  • * Plant essential oils (EOs), like peppermint and rosemary, have gained interest due to their potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which may help in managing UC with fewer side effects compared to traditional medications.
  • * While EOs show promise in treating UC, more clinical studies are needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness, and this article will discuss advancements in their use, the mechanisms behind UC, and research challenges.
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Ethnopharmacologic Relevance: Valeriana jatamansi Jones, belongs to the Valerianaceae family, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine (TIM). This traditional herb has been officially listed in the pharmacopoeia of sixteen countries. Its usage was first described in Diannan Bencao, also known as "Zhizhuxiang", is a famous folk medicine herb with a long history of medicinal usage in China, and it was used to treat indigestion, flu, and mental disorders in the Han, Achang, Bai, Blang, Dai, Jingpo, Naxi, and Wa ethnic groups.

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