Transcriptomic Profiling of <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Action of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Extract in Response to Lipopolysaccharide Challenge

Honeysuckle, derived from the dried flower buds or blossoms of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Thunb, is a traditional Chinese medicine known for its properties in eliminating heat and toxins, reducing inflammation, and alleviating swelling. In this study, we investigated the potential therapeu...

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Main Authors: Yue Zhao, Chen Wang, Qiuning Liu
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description Honeysuckle, derived from the dried flower buds or blossoms of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Thunb, is a traditional Chinese medicine known for its properties in eliminating heat and toxins, reducing inflammation, and alleviating swelling. In this study, we investigated the potential therapeutic and preventive benefits of <i>L. japonica</i> extract on inflammatory diseases induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) using <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> as a model organism. The fish were fed a diet supplemented with <i>L. japonica</i> extract, followed by LPS injection to induce inflammation. We then analyzed the transcriptional profile to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). A total of 6611 DEGs were identified through comprehensive analysis, including Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses. Our results revealed significant enrichment of DEGs in pathways associated with proteasome function, immune system regulation, and infectious disease response. These findings suggest a strong correlation between <i>L. japonica</i> and immune defense mechanisms, providing valuable insights into the potential anti-inflammatory effects of this plant, particularly in the context of LPS-induced inflammation. This study highlights the potential use of <i>L. japonica</i> in treating inflammatory diseases and underscores its role in immune regulation.
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spelling doaj-art-db44071f83a94bc5b77404e9684020062025-08-20T03:36:19ZengMDPI AGFishes2410-38882025-07-0110733310.3390/fishes10070333Transcriptomic Profiling of <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Action of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Extract in Response to Lipopolysaccharide ChallengeYue Zhao0Chen Wang1Qiuning Liu2School of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Chaohu University, Hefei 238024, ChinaChaohu Regional Collaborative Technology Service Center for Rural Revitalization, Chaohu University, Hefei 238024, ChinaSchool of Wetlands, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng 224007, ChinaHoneysuckle, derived from the dried flower buds or blossoms of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Thunb, is a traditional Chinese medicine known for its properties in eliminating heat and toxins, reducing inflammation, and alleviating swelling. In this study, we investigated the potential therapeutic and preventive benefits of <i>L. japonica</i> extract on inflammatory diseases induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) using <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> as a model organism. The fish were fed a diet supplemented with <i>L. japonica</i> extract, followed by LPS injection to induce inflammation. We then analyzed the transcriptional profile to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). A total of 6611 DEGs were identified through comprehensive analysis, including Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses. Our results revealed significant enrichment of DEGs in pathways associated with proteasome function, immune system regulation, and infectious disease response. These findings suggest a strong correlation between <i>L. japonica</i> and immune defense mechanisms, providing valuable insights into the potential anti-inflammatory effects of this plant, particularly in the context of LPS-induced inflammation. This study highlights the potential use of <i>L. japonica</i> in treating inflammatory diseases and underscores its role in immune regulation.https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/10/7/333<i>Lonicera japonica</i> Thunbtranscriptomicslipopolysaccharideinflammation
spellingShingle Yue Zhao
Chen Wang
Qiuning Liu
Transcriptomic Profiling of <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Action of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Extract in Response to Lipopolysaccharide Challenge
Fishes
<i>Lonicera japonica</i> Thunb
transcriptomics
lipopolysaccharide
inflammation
title Transcriptomic Profiling of <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Action of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Extract in Response to Lipopolysaccharide Challenge
title_full Transcriptomic Profiling of <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Action of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Extract in Response to Lipopolysaccharide Challenge
title_fullStr Transcriptomic Profiling of <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Action of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Extract in Response to Lipopolysaccharide Challenge
title_full_unstemmed Transcriptomic Profiling of <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Action of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Extract in Response to Lipopolysaccharide Challenge
title_short Transcriptomic Profiling of <i>Misgurnus anguillicaudatus</i> Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Action of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Extract in Response to Lipopolysaccharide Challenge
title_sort transcriptomic profiling of i misgurnus anguillicaudatus i reveals the anti inflammatory action of i lonicera japonica i extract in response to lipopolysaccharide challenge
topic <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Thunb
transcriptomics
lipopolysaccharide
inflammation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/10/7/333
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