莲心碱降压作用机制的整合网络药理学与分子对接分析。

Integrated network pharmacology and molecular docking analyses of the mechanisms underlying the antihypertensive effects of lotusine.

机构信息

Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, China.

Core Facility Center, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.

出版信息

Eur J Pharmacol. 2023 Apr 15;945:175622. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175622. Epub 2023 Feb 28.

Abstract

Hypertension is a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor and cause of death worldwide. Lotusine, an alkaloid extracted from a plant used in traditional Chinese Medicine, has shown anti-hypertensive effects. However, its therapeutic efficacy requires further investigation. We adopted integrated network pharmacology and molecular docking approaches with the aim of investigating lotusine's antihypertensive effects and mechanisms of action in rat models. After identifying the optimal intravenous dosage, we observed the effects of lotusine administration on two-kidney, one-clip (2K1C) rats and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). Based on network pharmacology and molecular docking analyses, we measured renal sympathetic nerve activity (RSNA) to evaluate lotusine's effect. Finally, an abdominal aortic coarctation (AAC) model was established to evaluate lotusine's long-term effects. The network pharmacology analysis identified 21 intersection targets; of these, 17 were also implicated by the neuroactive live receiver interaction. Further integrated analysis showed high lotusine affinity for the cholinergic receptor nicotinic alpha 2 subunit, adrenoceptor beta 2, and adrenoceptor alpha 1B. Blood pressure of the 2K1C rats and SHRs decreased after treatment with 2.0 and 4.0 mg/kg of lotusine (P < 0.001 versus saline control). We also observed RSNA decreases consistent with the network pharmacology and molecular docking analysis results. Results from the AAC rat model indicated that myocardial hypertrophy was decreased with lotusine administration, demonstrated by echocardiography and hematoxylin and eosin and Masson staining. This study provides insights into the antihypertensive effects and underlying mechanisms of lotusine; lotusine may exert long-term protective effects against myocardial hypertrophy caused by elevated blood pressure.

摘要

高血压是一种可改变的心血管风险因素,也是全球范围内的死亡原因。莲子碱是从一种用于传统中药的植物中提取的生物碱,具有抗高血压作用。然而,其治疗效果需要进一步研究。我们采用整合网络药理学和分子对接方法,旨在研究莲子碱在大鼠模型中的降压作用和作用机制。在确定最佳静脉注射剂量后,我们观察了莲子碱给药对双肾一夹(2K1C)大鼠和自发性高血压大鼠(SHRs)的影响。基于网络药理学和分子对接分析,我们测量了肾交感神经活性(RSNA)来评估莲子碱的作用。最后,建立了腹主动脉缩窄(AAC)模型来评估莲子碱的长期作用。网络药理学分析确定了 21 个交集靶点;其中,17 个靶点也与神经活性活体受体相互作用有关。进一步的综合分析表明,莲子碱与胆碱能受体烟碱 α2 亚单位、肾上腺素能受体 β2 和肾上腺素能受体 α1B 具有高亲和力。用 2.0 和 4.0mg/kg 莲子碱治疗后,2K1C 大鼠和 SHRs 的血压均降低(与生理盐水对照组相比,P<0.001)。我们还观察到与网络药理学和分子对接分析结果一致的 RSNA 降低。AAC 大鼠模型的结果表明,莲子碱给药可减轻心肌肥厚,通过超声心动图和苏木精-伊红及 Masson 染色得到证实。本研究为莲子碱的降压作用及其潜在机制提供了新的见解;莲子碱可能对高血压引起的心肌肥厚发挥长期保护作用。

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