Effect of N-methyltyramine on the regulation of adrenergic receptors via enzymatic epinephrine synthesis for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders - 16/02/19
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Abstract |
Background |
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (CRP), Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (AFI) and Aurantii Fructus (AF) are all important Citrus species used in traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Although they have been used since ancient times and are still in use today, the mechanistic basis for their regulation of adrenergic receptors (ARs) is still not clear.
Purpose |
In this study, we aimed to determine the active components and mechanisms of action of CRP, AFI and AF in treating gastrointestinal disorders related to ARs.
Methods |
First, the phenethylamine alkaloid components of CRP, AFI and AF were identified and compared across 30 samples of three Citrus species by UPLC-Q/TOF-MS in combination with content difference analysis. Second, the effect of the main active alkaloid component on AR-based gastrointestinal disorders was investigated by an in vivo small intestinal propulsive test and an in vitro relaxing small intestinal smooth muscle activity test. The mechanism of AR regulation of the active alkaloid was further studied by evaluating its effect on relaxing small intestinal smooth muscle in the presence of an inhibitor. Lastly, the enzymes, which played an important role in epinephrine synthesis and AR regulation, were detected by immunohistochemistry.
Results |
Three phenethylamine AR regulators (N-methyltyramine, synephrine and hordenine) in CRP, AFI and AF were characterized. It was found that N-methyltyramine could relax mouse small intestinal smooth muscle and inhibit small intestinal propulsion. The effect of N-methyltyramine on relaxing small intestinal smooth muscle could be inhibited by a-methyl-l-tyrosine. The enzymes related epinephrine synthesis and AR function were found in the mouse small intestine. The biotransformation process that converts N-methyltyramine to epinephrine was determined.
Conclusion |
The treatment of gastrointestinal disorders of CRP, AFI and AF is associated with their alkaloid component N-methyltyramine via the regulation of ARs, and the mechanism is considered to be the biotransformation of N-methyltyramine to epinephrine by serial synthase, which takes place at the nerves cells in small intestine.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Abbreviations : TCM, CRP, AFI, AF, AR, UPLC/Q-TOF-MS, ESI, MS, PBS, SEM, ANOVA, BPI, DMPD, TYH, DDC, DBH, rhDBH
Keywords : Citrus species, Adrenergic receptor, N-methyltyramine, Treating gastrointestinal disorders, Biotransformation
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Vol 111
P. 1393-1398 - mars 2019 Retour au numéro
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