Network pharmacology-based exploration of the mechanism of Wenweishu granule in treating chronic atrophic gastritis with spleen-stomach cold deficiency syndrome.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Wenweishu (WWS) is a traditional Chinese medicine compound formulated for chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) treatment by warming the stomach and alleviating pain. However, its pharmacological mechanisms remain underexplored.

Aim Of The Study: This study investigated the therapeutic effects and potential mechanisms of WWS on CAG with spleen-stomach cold deficiency syndrome (SSCDS).

CMPK2 Promotes CD4 T Cell Activation and Apoptosis through Modulation of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a classic autoimmune disease characterized by abnormal autoantibodies, immune complex deposition, and tissue inflammation. Despite extensive research, the exact etiology and progression of SLE remain elusive. Cytidine/uridine monophosphate kinase 2 (CMPK2), a mitochondrial nucleoside monophosphate kinase, has garnered attention for its potential involvement in the development of various diseases, including SLE, where it has been observed to be dysregulated in affected individuals.

Berberine, a natural alkaloid: Advances in its pharmacological effects and mechanisms in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.

The rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases poses a significant challenge to global public health. Continual exploration of natural compounds for effective treatments for autoimmune diseases is crucial. Berberine, a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid, is a bioactive component found in various medicinal plants, exhibiting diverse pharmacological properties.

PSAT1 mediated EMT of colorectal cancer cells by regulating Pl3K/AKT signaling pathway.

The metastasis of colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the significant barriers impeding its treated consequence and bring about high mortality, less surgical resection rate and poor prognosis of CRC patients. PSAT1 is an enzyme involved in serine biosynthesis. The studies showed that PSAT1 plays the part of a crucial character in the regulation of tumor metastasis.

Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway promotes abnormal activation of fibroblast-like synoviocytes and angiogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis and the intervention of Er Miao San.

Background: Er Miao San (EMS) is an important herbal formula and a representative prescription for the treatment of the downwards flow of damp-heat syndrome. Clinical practice has proven that EMS can effectively treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previous studies have demonstrated that EMS regulates the functions of T cells and dendritic cells and affects the polarization of macrophages.

Exploring the effect of Er miao San-containing serum on macrophage polarization through miR-33/NLRP3 pathway.

Headings Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease. Er miao San (EMS) has been shown to have good anti-inflammatory effects and is widely used in the clinical treatment of RA. However, the exact mechanism is not completely understood.

A novel variant in BCL11B in an individual with neurodevelopmental delay: A case report.

Background: B-Cell CLL/Lymphoma 11B (BCL11B) is a C H zinc finger transcription factor that has broad biological functions and is essential for the development of the immune system, neural system, cardiovascular system, dermis, and dentition. Variants of BCL11B have been found in patients with neurodevelopmental disorders and immunodeficiency.

Materials And Methods: Whole-exome sequencing (WES) and clinical examinations were performed to identify the etiology of our patient.

Case report and literature review: Novel compound heterozygous variants causing both of peripheral and central nervous system defects.

Background: Pathogenic variants in the gene have been described to be associated with a diverse spectrum of syndromes, such as autosomal recessive bilateral temporooccipital polymicrogyria (OMIM 612691), autosomal dominant amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-11 (ALS11; OMIM 612577), autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, type 4J (CMT4J; OMIM 611228), and autosomal recessive Yunis-Varon syndrome (YVS; OMIM 216340). Heterozygous variants are responsible for ALS11 characterized by progressive muscular weakness, atrophy, and bulbar palsy. CMT4J is a disorder of peripheral nervous system defects mainly presenting with a highly variable onset of proximal and/or distal muscle weakness.

MX2: Identification and systematic mechanistic analysis of a novel immune-related biomarker for systemic lupus erythematosus.

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that involves multiple organs. However, the current SLE-related biomarkers still lack sufficient sensitivity, specificity and predictive power for clinical application. Thus, it is significant to explore new immune-related biomarkers for SLE diagnosis and development.

NEK7: a new target for the treatment of multiple tumors and chronic inflammatory diseases.

NIMA-related kinase 7 (NEK7) is a serine/threonine kinase, which is the smallest one in mammalian NEK family. At present, many studies have reported that NEK7 has a physiological role in regulating the cell cycle and promoting the mitotic process of cells. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have proposed that NEK7 is involved in the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome.

Effect of Er Miao San on peritoneal macrophage polarisation through the miRNA-33/NLRP3 signalling pathway in a rat model of adjuvant arthritis.

Context: Er Miao San (EMS) is a formulation that contains and in 1:1 ratio, and is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory diseases.

Objective: We investigated the mechanism of action and effects of EMS on peritoneal macrophage differentiation in a rat model of adjuvant arthritis (AA).

Materials And Methods: EMS (3, 1.

The Protective Effects of the Ethyl Acetate Part of Er MiaoSan on Adjuvant Arthritis Rats by Regulating the Function of Bone Marrow-Derived Dendritic Cells.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effects of Er Miao San (EMS) and the regulative function of bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) on adjuvant arthritis (AA) in rats.

Methods: The ethyl acetate part of EMS (3 g/kg, 1.5 g/kg, and 0.

The Protective Effect of Different Polar Solvent Extracts of Er Miao San on Rats with Adjuvant Arthritis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antiarthritic effects of different polar solvent extracts of Er Miao San (EMS) on model rats with adjuvant arthritis (AA) and screen the effective pats of EMS in the treatment of arthritis.

Methods: Four different polar solvent extracts of EMS such as petroleum ether (PE), methylene chloride (CHCl), ethyl acetate (EtOAc), and -butanol (-butanol (.

Results: Administration of EtOAc and CHCl parts remarkably inhibited the paw swelling, decreased the index of arthritis, decreased the body weight loss, and improved the changes of histopathology.

Protective Effect of Tong-Qiao-Huo-Xue Decoction on Inflammatory Injury Caused by Intestinal Microbial Disorders in Stroke Rats.

Tong-Qiao-Huo-Xue Decoction (TQHXD) is a classic traditional Chinese medicine prescription for treating cerebral ischemia. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of TQHXD on intervening inflammatory response of ischemic stroke by regulating intestinal flora and repairing the intestinal barrier. A rat model of cerebral ischemia was established using middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and behavioral scores were performed.

Er Miao San, a traditional Chinese herbal formula, attenuates complete Freund's adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats by regulating Th17/Treg cells.

Er Miao San (EMS) is a traditional Chinese medicine composed of and in a 1:1 weight ratio. EMS has been used to treat rheumatism in China for many years. To evaluate the anti-arthritic activity of EMS extract on adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA) in Sprague-Dawley rats and to clarify its mechanisms of action.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Different Elution Fractions of Er-Miao-San on Acute Inflammation Induced by Carrageenan in Rat Paw Tissue.

BACKGROUND Er-Miao-San (EMS) is used in traditional Chinese medicine. This study aimed to investigate the effect of different elution fractions of EMS on acute inflammation induced by carrageenan in the rat paw and the possible mechanisms of action. MATERIAL AND METHODS Different aqueous fractions of EMS added to an AB-8 macroporous resin column and eluted with 0, 30%, 60%, and 90% ethanol.

Immunoglobulin D (IgD) and IgD receptor expression in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Immunoglobulin D (IgD) levels are often elevated in patients with autoimmune diseases. However, the oncogenic activities of IgD and IgD receptor (IgDR) in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) have not been reported in detail. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the expression of IgD and IgDR in patients with DLBCL.

CP-25 reverses prostaglandin E4 receptor desensitization-induced fibroblast-like synoviocyte dysfunction via the G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 in autoimmune arthritis.

Paeoniflorin-6'-O-benzene sulfonate (CP-25) is a novel compound derived from paeoniflorin that has been demonstrated to have therapeutic effects in a rat model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the underlying mechanism has not been elucidated to date. We explored this mechanism in the present study by treating rats with adjuvant arthritis (AA) with CP-25.

CP-25 combined with MTX/ LEF ameliorates the progression of adjuvant-induced arthritis by the inhibition on GRK2 translocation.

Objective: CP-25 attenuates arthritis progression in animal models by inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) membrane expression. This study compared groups treated with high-dose methotrexate (MTX)/leflunomide (LEF) and CP-25 combined with low-dose MTX/LEF in an adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA) rat model and investigated possible mechanisms.

Methods: AA was induced in rats via complete Freund's adjuvant.

The immunoglobulin D Fc receptor expressed on fibroblast-like synoviocytes from patients with rheumatoid arthritis contributes to the cell activation.

Immunoglobulin IgD might play an important role in autoimmune diseases, but the function of IgD has remained elusive, despite multiple attempts to define its biological function. Fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) are specialized cells of the synovium that play a key role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In this study we explored the possible roles of excessive IgD expression on the function of FLSs from RA patients (RA-FLSs).

CP-25 attenuates the inflammatory response of fibroblast-like synoviocytes co-cultured with BAFF-activated CD4(+) T cells.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Total glucosides of paeony (TGP) is the first anti-inflammatory immune regulatory drug approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in China. A novel compound, paeoniflorin-6'-O-benzene sulfonate (code CP-25), comes from the structural modification of paeoniflorin (Pae), which is the effective active ingredient of TGP. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of CP-25 on adjuvant arthritis (AA) fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) co-cultured with BAFF-activated CD4(+) T cells and the expression of BAFF-R in CD4(+) T cells.

CP-25, a novel compound, protects against autoimmune arthritis by modulating immune mediators of inflammation and bone damage.

Paeoniflorin-6'-O-benzene sulfonate (code: CP-25), a novel ester derivative of paeoniflorin (Pae), was evaluated in rats with adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA) to study its potential anti-arthritic activity. AA rats were treated with CP-25 (25, 50, or 100 mg/kg) from days 17 to 29 after immunization. CP-25 effectively reduced clinical and histopathological scores compared with the AA groups.

JAK1-STAT3 blockade by JAK inhibitor SHR0302 attenuates inflammatory responses of adjuvant-induced arthritis rats and decreases Th17 and total B cells.

Objective: To investigate the effects of JAK inhibitor (SHR0302) on adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA) rats and the partial mechanisms focused on T, B lymphocyte subsets through JAK1-STAT3 pathway, including Th17, Treg, total B cells and memory B cells.

Methods: Animals were divided randomly into normal control, AA, SHR0302 (0.3,1.