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Abstract Title:

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Berberine Hydrochloride in an LPS-Induced Murine Model of Mastitis.

Abstract Source:

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 ;2018:5164314. Epub 2018 Apr 15. PMID: 29849710

Abstract Author(s):

Xichun Wang, Shibin Feng, Nana Ding, Yanting He, Cheng Li, Manman Li, Xuedong Ding, Hongyan Ding, Jinchun Li, Jinjie Wu, Yu Li

Article Affiliation:

Xichun Wang

Abstract:

Berberine hydrochloride is an isoquinoline type alkaloid extracted from Berberidaceae, Rutaceae, and other plants. Previous reports have shown that berberine hydrochloride has anti-inflammatory properties. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, a lipopolysaccharide- (LPS-) induced murine model of mastitis was established to explore the anti-inflammatory action of berberine hydrochloride. Sixty mice that had been lactating for 5-7 days were randomly divided into six groups, including control, LPS, three berberine hydrochloride treatment groups (5, 10, and 20 mg/kg), and a dexamethasone (DEX) (5 mg/kg) group. Berberine hydrochloride was administered intraperitoneally 1 h before and 12 h after LPS-induced mastitis, and all mice were sacrificed 24 h after LPS induction. The pathological and histopathological changes of the mammary glands were observed. The concentrations and mRNA expressions of TNF-, IL-1, and IL-6 were measured by ELISA and qRT-PCR. The activation of TLR4 and NF-B signaling pathways was analyzed by Western blot. Results indicated that berberine hydrochloride significantly attenuated neutrophil infiltration and dose-dependently decreased the secretion and mRNA expressions of TNF-, IL-1, and IL-6 within a certain range. Furthermore, berberine hydrochloride suppressed LPS-induced TLR4 and NF-B p65 activation and the phosphorylation of I-B. Berberine hydrochloride can provide mice robust protection from LPS-induced mastitis, potentially via the TLR4 and NF-B pathway.

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