Fingerprint analysis of Huolingshengji Formula and its neuroprotective effects in SOD1G93A mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Qinming Zhou, Youjie Wang, Jingjing Zhang, Yaping Shao, Song Li, Yuan Wang, Huaibin Cai, Yi Feng, Weidong Le

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Abstract

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurological disease characterized by progressive loss of motor neurons. There are no definitive pathogenic mechanisms and effective treatments for ALS now. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plays an important role in Chinese health care system. Huolingshengji Formula (HLSJ) is a TCM formula which is applied for treating flaccid syndrome. Our previous clinical study has indicated that HLSJ may have therapeutic effects in ALS patients. In the present study, we analyzed the chemical profile of HLSJ by the high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) fingerprint analysis. And we investigated the therapeutic effects and neuroprotective mechanisms of HLSJ against ALS in SOD1G93A mouse model. Eleven typical peaks were identified by the fingerprint analysis of HLSJ, and the HPLC method had good precision, repeatability and stability. Consistent with our clinical studies, HLSJ significantly prolonged the lifespan, extended the disease duration, and prevented the motor neuron loss in the anterior horn of the lumbar spinal cords in SOD1G93A ALS model mice. Additionally, HLSJ alleviated the atrophy of the gastrocnemius muscles and ameliorated the apoptotic and inflammatory levels in the spinal cords of SOD1G93A mice. Collectively, our study indicated that HLSJ might be a novel candidate for the treatment of ALS.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number1668
Pages (from-to)1668
JournalScientific Reports
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 26 2018

Keywords

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/pathology
  • Animals
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal/administration & dosage
  • Mice
  • Muscle, Skeletal/pathology
  • Mutation, Missense
  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Spinal Cord/pathology
  • Superoxide Dismutase-1/genetics
  • Treatment Outcome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General

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