Targeted arginine metabolomics combined with metagenomics revealed the potential mechanism of Pueraria lobata extract in treating myocardial infarction

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The extraction methods for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may have varying therapeutic effects on diseases. Currently, Pueraria lobata (PL) is mostly extracted with ethanol, but decoction, as a TCM extraction method, is not widely adopted. In this study, we present a strategy that integrates targeted metabolomics, 16 s rDNA sequencing technology and metagenomics for exploring the potential mechanism of the water extract of PL (PLE) in treating myocardial infarction (MI). Using advanced analytical techniques like ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) and ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS), we comprehensively characterized PLE's chemical composition. Further, we tested its efficacy in a rat model of MI induced by ligation of the left anterior descending branch of the coronary artery (LAD). We assessed cardiac enzyme levels and conducted echocardiograms. UPLC-MS/MS was used to compare amino acid differences in serum. Furthermore, we investigated fecal samples using 16S rDNA sequencing and metagenomic sequencing to study intestinal flora diversity and function. This study demonstrated PLE's effectiveness in reducing cardiac injury in LAD-ligated rats. Amino acid metabolomics revealed significant improvements in serum levels of arginine, citrulline, proline, ornithine, creatine, creatinine, and sarcosine in MI rats, which are key compounds in the arginine metabolism pathway. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) results showed that PLE significantly improved arginase (Arg), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), and creatine kinase (CK) contents in the liver tissue of MI rats. 16 s rDNA and metagenome sequencing revealed that PLE significantly improved intestinal flora imbalance in MI rats, particularly in taxa such as Tuzzerella, Desulfovibrio, Fournierella, Oscillibater, Harryflintia, and Holdemania. PLE also improved the arginine metabolic pathway in the intestinal microorganisms of MI rats. The findings indicate that PLE effectively modulates MI-induced arginine levels and restores intestinal flora balance. This study, the first to explore the mechanism of action of PLE in MI treatment considering amino acid metabolism and intestinal flora, expands our understanding of the potential of PL in MI treatment. It offers fresh insights into the mechanisms of PL, guiding further research and development of PL-based medicines.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:1719

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Journal of chromatography. A - 1719(2024) vom: 29. März, Seite 464732

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Yi, Bojiao [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Yurou [VerfasserIn]
Yan, Han [VerfasserIn]
Li, Zeyu [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Pin [VerfasserIn]
Fang, Zhengyu [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Yuping [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Hongjun [VerfasserIn]
Guo, Na [VerfasserIn]

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94ZLA3W45F
Amino Acids
Arginine
Arginine metabolism
DNA, Ribosomal
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
Intestinal flora
Journal Article
Metagenomics
Myocardial infarction
Pueraria lobata extract
Targeted metabolomics

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Date Completed 11.03.2024

Date Revised 11.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.chroma.2024.464732

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368771466