XU Guangyuan,ZHANG Zhuo,ZHANG Xiaoming.Mechanism of Momordica charantia Extract in Regulating Gluconeogenesis in ZDF Diabetes Rats[J].Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae,2023,29(16):65-71.
XU Guangyuan,ZHANG Zhuo,ZHANG Xiaoming.Mechanism of Momordica charantia Extract in Regulating Gluconeogenesis in ZDF Diabetes Rats[J].Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae,2023,29(16):65-71. DOI: 10.13422/j.cnki.syfjx.20231122.
Mechanism of Momordica charantia Extract in Regulating Gluconeogenesis in ZDF Diabetes Rats
extract (MCE) on the gluconeogenesis signaling pathway in diabetes rats.
Method
2
Male Zucker Diabetic Fatty (ZDF) rats aged 5-6 weeks were randomly divided into a model group and an MCE group (administered MCE at a dose of 0.40 g·kg
-1
by gavage). Additionally, seven healthy male ZDF (fa/+) rats were assigned to the normal group and received administration once daily for six consecutive weeks. During the experiment, the general condition of the rats was observed, and body weight was recorded. Fasting blood glucose and random blood glucose levels were measured in the 1
st
, 3
rd
, and 5
th
weeks. In the 6th week, an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was conducted, and serum levels of triglycerides (TG), free fatty acid (FFA), total cholesterol (TC), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were measured. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to examine liver morphology, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) staining was used to assess hepatic glycogen storage, and Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was employed to measure the mRNA expression of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) and glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase) in the liver. Western blot analysis was conducted to measure the phosphorylation level of forkhead box protein O1 (FoxO1) and the protein expression of PEPCK and G6Pase in the liver.
Result
2
Compared with the model group, the MCE group showed significant improvements in body weight, fasting blood glucose, random blood glucose, and glucose tolerance (
P
<
0.05,
P
<
0.01) and reduced serum levels of FFA, TC, and TG (
P
<
0.05,
P
<
0.01). There were no significant differences in ALT and AST between the two groups. In the MCE group, the HE staining revealed more orderly liver cell arrangement and reduced hepatic steatosis and the PAS staining showed increased hepatic glycogen storage. The protein expression of p-FoxO1 in the liver was significantly elevated (
P
<
0.01), while there was no significant difference in FoxO1 protein expression. The mRNA and protein expression of PEPCK and G6Pase significantly decreased (
P
<
0.05).
Conclusion
2
MCE exhibits glucose-lowering and lipid-lowering effects, improves glucose tolerance, and enhances hepatic glycogen storage. These effects may be attributed to the upregulation of p-FoxO1, leading to the inhibition of PEPCK and G6Pase expression and the regulation of gluconeogenesis-related processes.
MARISOL C N , MIRIAMR M D V , ESPERANZA M A , et al . Effect of Momordica charantia administration on anthropometric measures and metabolic profile in patients with obesity: A pilot clinical trial [J]. J Med Food , 2022 , 25 ( 6 ): 645 - 651 .
KIM S K , JUNG J , JUNG J H , et al . Hypoglycemic efficacy and safety of Momordica charantia (bitter melon) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus [J]. Complement Ther Med , 2020 , 52 ( 235 ): 102524 .
SHIMADA T , KATO F , DWIJAYANTI D R , et al . Bitter melon fruit extract enhances intracellular ATP production and insulin secretion from rat pancreatic β -cells [J]. Br J Nutr , 2022 , 127 ( 3 ): 377 - 383 .
OYELERE S F , AJAYI O H , AYOADE T E , et al . A detailed review on the phytochemical profiles and anti-diabetic mechanisms of Momordica charantia [J]. Heliyon , 2022 , 8 ( 4 ): e09253 .
BHATTAMISRA S K , KOH H M , LIM S Y , et al . Molecular and biochemical pathways of catalpol in alleviating diabetes mellitus and its complications [J]. Biomolecules , 2021 , 11 ( 2 ): 323 .
LIU H , GUAN H , TAN X T , et al . Enhanced alleviation of insulin resistance via the IRS-1/Akt/FOXO1 pathway by combining quercetin and EGCG and involving miR-27a-3p and miR-96-5p [J]. Free Radic Biol Med , 2022 , 181 ( 25 ): 105 - 117 .
KOLLAROVA M , CHOMOVA M , RADOSINSKA D , et al . ZDF (fa/fa) rats show increasing heterogeneity in main parameters during ageing, as confirmed by biometrics, oxidative stress markers and MMP activity [J]. Exp Physiol , 2022 , 107 ( 11 ): 1326 - 1338 .
ELEKOFEHINTI O O , OYEDOKUN V O , IWALOYE O , et al . Momordica charantia silver nanoparticles modulate SOCS/JAK/STAT and PI3K/Akt/PTEN signalling pathways in the kidney of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats [J]. J Diabetes Metab Disord , 2021 , 20 ( 1 ): 245 - 260 .
PETER E L , NAGENDRAPPA P B , KALIGIRWA A , et al . The safety and efficacy of Momordica charantia L. in animal models of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and Meta-analysis [J]. Phytother Res , 2021 , 35 ( 2 ): 637 - 656 .
BORA A , KOUAME K , LI X D , et al . New insights into the bioactive polysaccharides, proteins, and triterpenoids isolated from bitter melon ( Momordica charantia ) and their relevance for nutraceutical and food application: A review [J]. Int J Biol Macromol , 2023 , 15 ( 231 ): 123173 .
JOHANNS M , HUE L , RIDER M H . Ampk inhibits liver gluconeogenesis: Fact or fiction? [J]. Biochem J , 2023 , 480 ( 1 ): 105 - 125 .
SAKAI M . Exploring the signal-dependent transcriptional regulation involved in the liver pathology of type 2 diabetes [J]. Diabetol Int , 2023 , 14 ( 1 ): 15 - 20 .
HE L . Alterations of gut microbiota by overnutrition impact gluconeogenic gene expression and insulin signaling [J]. Int J Mol Sci , 2021 , 22 ( 4 ): 2121 .
Research Progress on Signaling Pathways Related to Treatment of Diabetic Cognitive Dysfunction with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Diabetes and Its Complications: A Review
Pathological Mechanism of Diabetes Based on NF-κB Signaling Pathway and Traditional Chinese Medicine Intervention: A Review
Pathogenesis of Diabetes from Theory of Spleen Deficiency Causing Diabetes Based on Intestinal Innate Immunity
Mechanism of Qizhu Kang'ai Prescription for Inhibiting Proliferation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Regulating Tumor Metabolic Reprogramming via PCK1/Akt/p21 Signal Axis
Related Author
LI Xinrui
WANG Yuqing
SU Ming
SUN Xinru
ZHANG Hui
XIAO Kangning
LIU Shanxin
ZHANG Xinjun
Related Institution
Shandong Academy of Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM);Analysis of Key Disciplines of State Administration of TCM
The First Clinical Medical College,Shandong University of Chinese Medicine
Institute of Chinese Materia Medica,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
College of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine