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ArticleMolecular biology reports2023

Exploring the mechanism of Chaihujia Longgu Muli decoction in the treatment of epilepsy in rats based on the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway.

Gang Feng, Xianghua Liu, Baoying Wang, Ruixing Li, Yaxin Chang, Nannan Guo, Yawei Li, Tiantian Chen, Bingxiang Ma

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Gang Feng *College of Pediatric Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4269-6208
Xianghua Liu *College of Pediatric Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Baoying WangCollege of Pediatric Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Ruixing LiCollege of Pediatric Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Yaxin ChangCollege of Pediatric Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Nannan GuoCollege of Pediatric Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Yawei LiCollege of Pediatric Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Tiantian ChenThe First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 450099, China.
Bingxiang MaCollege of Pediatric Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China. mbx1963@126.com.
First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University · CNZhengzhou Jinshui District General Hospital · CN

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Henan Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Scientific Research Special Project 2019JDZX2115, 20-21ZY202
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backgroundThe Chinese herbal formula Chaihujia Longgu Muli Decoction (CD) has a good antiepileptic effect, but its mechanisms remain unclear. Therefore, in this study we explored the molecular mechanisms of CD against epilepsy.

methodsTwelve-day-old SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group, model group, valproic acid group, and CD high, medium, and low groups. Except for the normal group, the other groups were given an intraperitoneal injection of pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) to establish epilepsy models, and the Racine score was applied for model judgment. After 14 consecutive days of dosing, the Morris water maze test was performed. Then, hippocampal Nissl staining and immunofluorescence staining were performed, and synaptic ultrastructure was observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway proteins were detected.

resultsIn PTZ model rats, the passing times were reduced, and the escape latency was prolonged in the Morris water maze test. Nissl staining showed that some hippocampal neurons swelled and ruptured, Nissl bodies in the cytoplasm were significantly reduced, and neurons were lost. Immunofluorescence detection revealed that the expression of PSD95 and SYP was significantly reduced. Electron microscopy results revealed that the number of synapses in hippocampal neurons was significantly reduced and the postsynaptic membrane length was significantly reduced. Western blot analysis showed that the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway was activated, while SYP, SPD95, and PTEN expression was significantly decreased. After treatment with CD, neurobehavioral abnormalities and neuronal damage caused by epileptic seizures were improved.

conclusionCD exerted an antiepileptic effect by inhibiting the activation of the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway.

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AnticonvulsantsEpilepsyAnimalsPentylenetetrazoleRatsRats, Sprague-Dawleyrho-Associated Kinasesrho GTP-Binding ProteinsSeizuresSignal TransductionAnticonvulsantsPentylenetetrazoleRhoA protein, ratrho-Associated Kinasesrho GTP-Binding ProteinsApoptosisChaihujia Longgu Muli decoctionEpilepsyRhoA/ROCK signaling pathwaySynapse

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