Patent Application
20250134922
This invention relates to the field of plant extraction and separation technology, particularly to the extraction of a polysaccharide compound from Ganoderma lucidum with a defined molecular structure that possesses antitumor efficacy and can mitigate the toxic side effects of chemotherapy drugs.
Ganoderma lucidum is a type of fungal plant with a long history of medicinal use in China and Japan. Ganoderma lucidum has a plurality of complex active ingredients, and over 150 compounds have been isolated from it, such as polysaccharides, triterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, furan derivatives, amino peptides, and inorganic elements. Geographic location (longitude and latitude), seed variation, growth environment, and differences in temperature, humidity, and light intensity can significantly affect the content, proportion, and presence of an active ingredient referred to in this invention in Ganoderma lucidum.
This invention provides a polysaccharide compound with a defined molecular structure that has antitumor efficacy and can eliminate the toxic side effects of chemotherapy drugs.
This invention aims to address the unmet international challenges of treating patients with advanced cancer, where “patients with advanced cancer” are defined as: those who are no longer surgical candidates, have a life expectancy of only three to six months, and are still eligible for chemotherapy; the “challenges of treating patients” refer to: allowing patients with advanced cancer to regain their appetite quickly (typically within two to three weeks), reducing or stabilizing tumor size, and using in combination with chemotherapy drugs to essentially eliminate the toxic side effects induced by the chemotherapy drugs on the human body. Long-term combination use with the chemotherapy drugs can achieve the objective of substantially eradicating cancer cells or keeping the number of cancer cells within safe limits for high-quality human survival.
Another important function of the active ingredients specified in this invention is the prevention of mutations in normal human cells and the prevention of cancer cell formation.
Furthermore, the active ingredient in this invention, when used in combination with the chemotherapy drugs, exhibit exceptionally good therapeutic effects on lung cancer, liver cancer, and breast cancer, demonstrating a certain degree of broad-spectrum activity.
The invention provides a method for extracting Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2, comprising the steps of:
A further aspect of the invention: In step S2, the mixture of the Ganoderma lucidum powder and the water in the sealed container is fully stirred and heated at a high temperature to 105-200° C., with boiling time lasting for 2-6 h, during which the internal pressure in the sealed container gradually increases as the heating temperature rises, forming a high-temperature and high-pressure environment within the sealed container.
A further aspect of the invention: In step S2, the mixture of the Ganoderma lucidum powder and the water in the sealed container is heated at a high temperature to 105-170° C., with boiling time lasting for 3-6 h, during which the internal pressure in the sealed container gradually increases as the heating temperature rises, forming the high-temperature and high-pressure environment within the sealed container.
A further aspect of the invention: In step S4, the concentrated liquid containing the active ingredient is mixed with the pure water at a concentration ratio of 1:2 to 1:5.
A further aspect of the invention: In step S3, Ganoderma lucidum residue is removed from the extracted water solution containing the active ingredient by using the membrane concentration technology, obtaining a concentrated liquid or paste containing the active ingredient.
A further aspect of the invention: In step S1, the Ganoderma lucidum is rinsed with clean water to remove surface dust and dried at 105° C., and the dried Ganoderma lucidum is crushed, with the crushed Ganoderma lucidum powder being larger than 60 mesh.
A further aspect of the invention: In step S2, the mixed liquid in the sealed container is heated at a high temperature to 105° C., 110° C., 115° C., 120° C., 125° C., 130° C., 135° C., 140° C., 145° C., 150° C., 155° C., 160° C., 165° C., 170° C., 175° C., 180° C., 185° C., 190° C., 195° C., or 200° C., with boiling times of 2 h, 2.5 h, 3 h, 3.5 h, 4 h, 4.5 h, 5 h, 5.5 h, or 6 h, during which the internal pressure in the sealed container gradually increases as the heating temperature rises, forming the high-temperature and high-pressure environment within the sealed container.
The invention also provides the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2, wherein the structural formula of the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 is
the molecular formula is (C30H50O25)n, where n=92−147.
A further aspect of the invention: n is 92, 96, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 144, or 147.
This invention also provides the application of the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2. The Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 is characterized by its water solubility, is readily absorbed by the human body, offers antitumor effects, and has proven strong efficacy in the prevention of tumor development in humans. Notably, when used in combination with chemotherapy drugs, it can alleviate toxic side effects caused by the chemotherapy drugs on the human body, control and reduce tumor masses, and reduce and eliminate cancer cells.
The beneficial effects of this invention include a simple extraction process, high polysaccharide yield, low production cost, and ease of operation. The resultant Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide is highly soluble and readily absorbed by the human body, enhancing its antitumor effects.
Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments below described by reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended for the purpose of explaining the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.
As shown in
This method offers a simple extraction process, high polysaccharide yield, low production costs, and simple operation.
The invention also provides the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2, wherein the structural formula of the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-3 is
the molecular formula is (C30H50O25)n, where n=92−147.
Following the acquisition of the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 with the aforementioned structure, assay experiments were conducted and the following results are reported herein.
To determine the molecular weight and purity of the polysaccharide using HPGPC.
Samples and standards were precisely weighed to prepare a 5 mg/mL solution, which was centrifuged at 12,000 rpm for 10 min, and the supernatant was filtered through a 0.22-μm micropore filter. Then the sample was transferred to a 1.8-mL sample vial.
Column: BRT105-104-102 tandem gel permeation chromatography column (8×300 mm); Mobile phase: 0.05 M NaCl solution; Flow rate: 0.6 mL/min; Column temperature: 40° C.; Injection volume: 20 μL; Detector: Differential refractometer RI-10A.
4. Experimental Results
As shown in
The equation of the calibration curves for lgMp-RT is: y=−0.1082x+11.661R2=0.9928;
The equation of the calibration curves for lgMw-RT is: y=−0.1926x+12.241R2=0.9965;
The equation of the calibration curves for lgMn-RT is: y=−0.1783x+11.506R2=0.9911;
Using the standard curves, a formula was derived to calculate the molecular weight of each sample. The molecular weight chromatograms for the samples are shown in
To determine the monosaccharide composition using an ion chromatograph.
This method is based on the electrochemical activity of sugar molecules and their ionization in strong alkaline solutions. Sugar compounds are weak acids with a pKa greater than 11. In high pH eluents, they partially or fully exist as anions. Efficient anion exchange and separation of sugar compounds is achieved, which leverages differences in ion exchange due to variations in pKa of different sugars, as well as differences in hydrophobic interactions between some sugars and the anion exchange resin. Detection is then accomplished by measuring the current produced by the oxidation of hydroxyl groups in the sugar molecules at a gold electrode surface.
Standard stock solutions were prepared using 16 different monosaccharide standards (fucose, rhamnose, arabinose, galactose, glucose, xylose, mannose, fructose, ribose, galacturonic acid, glucuronic acid, glucosamine hydrochloride, galactosamine hydrochloride, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, guluronic acid, and mannuronic acid).
Concentration standards of each monosaccharide standard solution were accurately prepared and used as a mixed standard. The mass of different monosaccharides was determined using an absolute quantification method and the molar ratios were calculated based on the molar mass of each monosaccharide.
5 mg of the sample was accurately weighed in an ampule. 2 mL of 3M TFA was added and hydrolyzed at 120° C. for 3 h. The acid hydrolysate was accurately transferred to a tube and evaporated to dryness under nitrogen. 5 mL water was added, vortexed to mix, and then 50 μL was taken and added to 950 μL of deionized water, and centrifuged at 12,000 rpm for 5 min. The supernatant was transferred for IC analysis.
Column: Dionex Carbopac™ PA20 (3×150 mm); Mobile phase: A: H2O; B: 15 mM NaOH; C: 15 mM NaOH & 100 mM NaOAc; Flow rate: 0.3 mL/min; Injection volume: 5 μL; Column temperature: 30° C.; Detector: Electrochemical detector.
Mixed standard: Solvent peaks at 2.0 min for sodium hydroxide and at 41 min for sodium acetate, as shown in
To determine the linkage patterns of polysaccharide samples through derivatization such as methylation by GC-MS analysis.
The sample underwent methylation, hydrolysis, and acetylation, followed by GC-MS analysis, which was compared with the standard mass spectral library.
2-3 mg of the polysaccharide sample was weighed and placed in a glass reaction vial, 1 mL of anhydrous DMSO was added, and methylation reagent A was added rapidly. The solution was sealed and dissolved under ultrasonication, then methylation reagent B was added. The reaction was allowed at 30° C. in a magnetic stirring water bath for 60 min. Finally, 2 mL of ultrapure water was added to stop the methylation reaction.
The methylated polysaccharide was taken, 1 mL of 2M trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) was added, and hydrolyzed for 90 min. The rotary evaporator was used to dry. 2 mL of double-distilled water was added to the residue, which was reduced with 60 mg of sodium borohydride for 8 h, neutralized with glacial acetic acid, and evaporated using the rotary evaporator. Then, it was dried in a 101° C. oven, then 1 mL of acetic anhydride was added for acetylation and reacted at 100° C. for 1 h, and cooled. Then 3 mL of toluene was added, vacuum concentrated to dry, and this process was repeated 4-5 times to remove excess acetic anhydride.
The acetylated product was dissolved in 3 mL of CH2Cl2 and transferred to a separatory funnel. A small amount of distilled water was added and shaken thoroughly, then the upper aqueous layer was removed. This process was repeated four times. The CH2Cl2 layer was dried with an adequate amount of anhydrous sodium sulfate, brought to a volume of 10 mL, and placed in a vial for liquid analysis. The acetylated sample was analyzed using a Shimadzu GCMS-QP 2010 gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer.
GC-MS Conditions: RXI-5 SIL MS column 30 m×0.25 mm×0 0.25 μm; Temperature program: started at 120° C., increased at 3° C./min to 250° C., held for 5 min; Injector temperature at 250° C., detector temperature at 250° C., carrier gas was helium, flow rate was 1 mL/min.
The GC-MS chromatogram of the sample (PMAA) is shown in
The permethylated alditol acetate (PMAA) analysis of the polysaccharide is presented in the following table and
Deuterium oxide (D2O, 99.9%) and deuterated acetone as internal standard; freeze-dryer, Bruker 600M Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer;
50 mg of the polysaccharide sample was weighed and dissolved in 0.5 mL of deuterium oxide followed by freeze-drying. The lyophilized powder was redissolved in 0.5 mL of deuterium oxide and freeze-drying was continued. The process was repeated to ensure complete exchange of labile hydrogens. Subsequently, the sample was dissolve in 0.5 mL of deuterium oxide, and 1H NMR, 13C NMR, DEPT135 one-dimensional and two-dimensional spectral measurements were performed at 25° C. using a 600 MHz NMR spectrometer.
The hydrogen spectrum signals were primarily concentrated between 3.0 and 5.5 ppm. The signals for sugar ring protons were between δ3.2-4.0 ppm, with main terminal group protons peaks at δ4.66, 4.64, 4.46, 4.43, and 4.41, primarily distributed in the 4.3-5.5 ppm region as shown in
Carbon spectral analysis in 13C NMR (201 MHz, D2O): The NMR carbon spectrum signals were mainly concentrated between 60-120 ppm. Observations of the carbon spectrum indicated main anomeric carbon signal peaks at δ103.92, 103.88, 103.82, 103.81, and 103.11, primarily between δ93-105. Other notable signal peaks were at δ74.51, 76.73, 70.88, 76.4, 70.48, 74.75, 85.63, 69.62, 77.02, 62.03, 74.15, 71.56, 80.14, 76.67, 61.66, 76.68, 74.08, 81.22, 75.39, 70.19, 72.71, 74.54, 69.22, 76.07, and 62.12 ppm. Based on monosaccharide composition results, the polysaccharide is composed of glucose, indicating the polysaccharide is primarily glucan. This is depicted in
Dept135 spectral analysis showed inverted peaks at 70.48, 70.19, 62.12, 62.03, and 61.66 ppm, indicative of chemical shifts for C6, as shown in
HSQC spectra show that the anomeric carbon signal at δ103.94 corresponds to anomeric hydrogen signal at δ4.66. HH-COSY identifies H1-2 signal at 4.66/3.47; H2-3 signal at 3.47/3.65. We deduce H1, H2, and H3 as δ4.66, 3.47, and 3.65 respectively, corresponding to δ103.88, 74.75, and 85.63.
HH-COSY identifies H6b-a signal at 3.81/3.62; H6a-5 signal at 3.62/3.39. The corresponding H6b, H6a, and H5 are at δ3.81, 3.62, and 3.39 respectively. The corresponding C5 is at 77.02; the chemical shift of C6 is at δ62.03. Therefore, this signal is attributed to the glycosidic bond →3)-β-Glcp-(1→.
Further HSQC observations show anomeric carbon signal at δ103.92, corresponding to anomeric hydrogen signal at δ4.41. HH-COSY identifies H1-2 signal at 4.41/3.22; H2-3 signal at 3.22/3.38; H3-4 signal at 3.38/3.54. We deduce H1, H2, H3, and H4 as δ4.41, 3.22, 3.38, 3.54 respectively, corresponding to C1-4 at δ103.92, 74.51, 76.73, and 70.88. NOESY spectra show correlated peaks at δ4.43 with 3.38, 3.54, 3.76, and 4.12. Dept135 combined with HSQC allows the attribution of δ3.76, 4.12 as peaks for H6a,b; H5 at 3.54 ppm. Corresponding C5 is at δ76.40; C6 chemical shift is at δ70.48, with H6a at δ3.76, 4.11. Therefore, this signal is attributed to the glycosidic bond →6)-β-Glcp-(1→.
Using similar patterns and combining HMBC and NOESY, all glycosidic bond signals are assigned as shown in the following table:
From the HMBC spectra, based on the one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR spectra, we have attributed the signals of the glycosidic bonds in the polysaccharide: The anomeric hydrogen of the glycosidic bond →6)-β-D-Glcp-(1→shows correlation signal peaks with C6 of →4,6)-β-D-Glcp-(1→, indicating the presence of a →6)-β-D-Glcp-(1→4,6)-β-DGlcp-(1→linkage.
From the HMBC spectra, the anomeric hydrogen of the glycosidic bond β-D-Glcp-(1→shows correlation peaks with the H3 of →3)-β-D-Glcp-(1→, indicating the presence of a β-D-Glcp-(1→3)-β-D-Glcp-(1→linkage.
The anomeric hydrogen of the glycosidic bond →3)-β-D-Glcp-(1→shows correlation peaks with the H4 of →4)-β-D-Glcp-(1→, indicating the presence of a →3)-β-D-Glcp-(1→4)-β-D-Glcp-(1→linkage.
The anomeric hydrogen of the glycosidic bond →4)-β-D-Glcp-(1→shows correlation peaks with the H4 of →4,6)-β-D-Glcp-(1→, indicating the presence of a →4)-β-D-Glcp-(1→4,6)-β-D-Glcp-(1→linkage.
Based on the above, we can deduce that the main chain of the polysaccharide is the β-1,6 glucan, with β-D-Glcp-(1→3)-β-D-Glcp-(1→4)-β-D-Glcp-(1→linked to the main chain through an O- 4 bond of →4,6)-β-D-Glcp-(1→. The condensed structural formula is as follows.
This invention also provides the application of the Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2. The Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 is characterized by its water solubility, is readily absorbed by the human body, offers antitumor effects, and has proven efficacy in the prevention of tumor development in humans. Notably, when used in combination with cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug, it can alleviate toxic side effects caused by the chemotherapy drugs on the human body, control and reduce tumor masses, and reduce and eliminate cancer cells.
The Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 is used in medications to inhibit tumor metastasis or to enhance human immune function.
To study the antitumor effect of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 on lung cancer-bearing mice which are prepared by implanting LLC tumor homogenate in the right axilla of C57 mice. This study aims to provide experimental evidence for clinical studies of GLP-2.
Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2, provided by Shenzhen Aolimei Oncology Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Cisplatin, batch number: E2128081, product of Shanghai Aladdin Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd.
68 SPF male C57 mice, weighing 16-18 g, supplied by Guangdong Medical Laboratory Animal Center. Laboratory animal production license number: SCXK (Yue) 2022-0002; laboratory animal quality certification number: 44007200109382.
PBS buffer, prepared by Shenzhen Aolimei Oncology Medical Technology Co., Ltd.; fetal bovine serum, product of Zhejiang Tianhang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; DMEM culture medium, product of Gibco; 0.25% trypsin, product of Gibco.
Vernier caliper, product of Shanghai Tool Works Co., Ltd.; I-2000 scale, Dongguan Nancheng Changxie Electronic Products Factory; ophthalmic scissors and tweezers, products of Shanghai Jinzhong Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.; CCL-170B-8 CO2 incubator, product of ESCO, Singapore; Luna-II cell counter, product of Nanjing Hengqiao Instrument Co., Ltd.
Healthy LLC cells were inoculated subcutaneously into the left shoulder of 8 healthy male C57 mice. Once tumors reached a volume of 2,000-3,000 mm3, they were harvested and homogenized to prepare a homogenate suspension. This suspension was then injected subcutaneously into the axilla of 52 healthy male C57 mice to establish a solid tumor model. Once all mouse tumors averaged a volume of about 180 mm3, mice were randomized into groups based on tumor volume and were administered the respective drugs or drug solvents via oral gavage or intraperitoneal injection for 18 consecutive days. Longest and shortest diameters of tumors were measured every three days to calculate tumor volume, and mouse weights were recorded every three days. At the end of the experiment, tumors, spleens, and thymuses were harvested and weighed to calculate tumor, spleen, and thymus indices.
Based on previous experimental results, Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 was administered at a low dose of 50 mg/kg and a high dose of 150 mg/kg. The doses for each respective drug administered in this experiment are shown in Table 1.
Rationale for cisplatin dosage design: Based on the clinical dosage of cisplatin, which should not exceed 100 mg/m2 per person per day, and considering the tolerance of mice to cisplatin, a dose of 4 mg/kg has been selected as the administration dosage.
Relative tumor growth inhibition rate
Relative tumor growth inhibition rate (%)=(1−TRTV/CRTV)×100%. Where TRTV is the relative tumor volume in the experimental group, and CRTV is the relative tumor volume in the model control group. Relative tumor volume (RTV)=Vt/V0, where Vt is the tumor volume on day t of dosing, and V0 is the tumor volume at the time of grouping. Evaluation criteria: A relative tumor growth inhibition rate of ≥40% and a statistical analysis with P<0.05 indicate effective inhibition.
Tumor growth inhibition rate
Tumor growth inhibition rate (%)=(1−T/C)×100%. Where T represents the average tumor weight in the treatment group, and C represents the average tumor weight in the model control group. Evaluation criteria: A tumor growth inhibition rate of ≥40% and a statistical analysis with P<0.05 indicate effective inhibition.
Spleen and thymus organ coefficients: After the last dose, spleen, thymus, and tumor weights are measured, and organ coefficients are calculated.
Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 17.0, with the significance level set at P≤0.05. Measurement data were expressed as mean±standard deviation (
As shown in Table 2, the mortality rate was 25% in the cisplatin group and 0 in the remaining groups of mice.
As shown in Table 3, compared to the normal group, the body weight of mice in the model control group significantly increased from D15 to D18, and the body weight of mice in the cisplatin group, the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups significantly decreased from D6 to D18.
Compared to the model control group, the body weight of mice in the cisplatin group significantly decreased from D9 to D18, and the body weight of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups significantly decreased from D6 to D18.
Compared to the cisplatin group, the body weight of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group significantly decreased from D9 to D18, and the body weight of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group significantly decreased on D18.
25.4 ± 2.1*
26.2 ± 2.2*
20.4 ± 1*
19.7 ± 0.8*+
18.5 ± 0.6*+
18.2 ± 1.2*+
17.9 ± 1.4*+
19.4 ± 0.8*+
18.3 ± 0.8*+#
16.6 ± 0.8*+#
15.6 ± 0.7*+#
14.7 ± 1*+#
20 ± 1.3*+
19.3 ± 1.8*+
18.5 ± 1.9*+
17.3 ± 1.7*+
16.3 ± 1.4*+#
As shown in Table 4, compared to the model control group, the tumor volume in the cisplatin group, the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group, and the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group was significantly reduced from D6 to D18.
Compared to the cisplatin group, the tumor volume in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group and cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group was significantly reduced from D15 to D18.
692.4 ± 215.3
+
956.4 ± 394
+
1186.6 ± 386.4
+
1388.9 ± 448.2
+
1679.8 ± 439
+
566.8 ± 281.2
+
735.2 ± 309.5
+
799.3 ± 304
+
831.9 ± 302.6
+*
860.4 ± 357.7
+#
520.1 ± 171.9
+
777.4 ± 480.6
+
889 ± 509
+
847.9 ± 391.1
+*
937.4 ± 261
+#
As indicated in Table 5, compared to the model control group, the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin group from D6 to D18 was over 40%, specifically 41.7%, 40.1%, 56.2%, 68.0%, and 70.9%; the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group from D6 to D18 was over 50%, specifically 52.7%, 54.0%, 71.1%, 80.8%, and 85.5%; the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group from D6 to D18 was over 45%, specifically 53.7%, 48.7%, 66.2%, 79.3%, and 83.3%.
As shown in Table 6, compared to the cisplatin group, the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group from D15 to D18 was 39.9% and 50.3% (P<0.05), and the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group from D15 to D18 was 35.4% and 42.5% (P<0.05).
As indicated in Table 7, compared to the model group, the tumor index, spleen index, and thymus index were significantly reduced in the cisplatin group, the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group, and the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group. Compared to the cisplatin group, the tumor index and spleen index were significantly reduced in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group and the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group. Compared to the normal group, the spleen index was significantly higher in the model control group, but significantly reduced in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group; the thymus index was significantly reduced in the model control group, cisplatin group, cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group, and cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group.
Compared to the model control group, the tumor growth inhibition rate was 67.3% in the cisplatin group, and 83.6% and 81.2% in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups, respectively. Compared to the cisplatin group, the tumor growth inhibition rate was 49.7% and 42.4% in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups, respectively.
11.4 ± 2.2*
1.1 ± 0.4*
11.8 ± 3.6
+
4.1 ± 1.2
+
0.4 ± 0.1*+
7 ± 3.6
+#
2.1 ± 0.3*+#
0.4 ± 0.1*+
7.3 ± 2.8
+#
2.6 ± 0.5
+#
0.4 ± 0.1*+
3.1 ± 0.3
+
1.7 ± 0.2
+
Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharide GLP-2 combined with cisplatin significantly inhibits tumor growth in LLC-bearing mice and exhibits a significant synergistic effect.
To study the antitumor effect of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 on hepatoma-bearing mice which are prepared by implanting H22 hepatoma tumor homogenate in the right axilla of C57 mice. This study aims to provide experimental evidence for clinical studies of GLP-2.
Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2, provided by Shenzhen Aolimei Oncology Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Cisplatin, batch number: E21268081, product of Shanghai Aladdin Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd.
55 SPF male C57 mice, weighing 16-18 g, supplied by Guangdong Medical Laboratory Animal Center. Laboratory animal production license number: SCXK (Yue) 2022-0002; laboratory animal quality certification number: 44007200104725.
PBS buffer, prepared by Shenzhen Aolimei Oncology Medical Technology Co., Ltd.; fetal bovine serum, product of Zhejiang Tianhang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; 1640 culture medium, product of Gibco; 0.25% trypsin, product of Gibco.
Vernier caliper, product of Shanghai Tool Works Co., Ltd.; I-2000 scale, Dongguan Nancheng Changxie Electronic Products Factory; ophthalmic scissors and tweezers, products of Shanghai Jinzhong Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.; CCL-170B-8 CO2 incubator, product of ESCO, Singapore; Luna-II cell counter, product of Nanjing Hengqiao Instrument Co., Ltd.
A homogenate suspension of H22 mouse hepatoma was injected subcutaneously under the axilla of 45 healthy male C57 mice to create a solid tumor model. Once all mouse tumors averaged a volume of about 150 mm3, mice were randomized into groups based on tumor volume and were administered the respective drugs or drug solvents via oral gavage or intraperitoneal injection for 18 consecutive days. Longest and shortest diameters of tumors were measured every three days to calculate tumor volume, and mouse weights were recorded every three days. At the end of the experiment, tumors, spleens, and thymuses were harvested and weighed to calculate tumor, spleen, and thymus indices.
Based on previous experimental results, Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 was administered at a low dose of 50 mg/kg and a high dose of 150 mg/kg as shown in Table 8.
Rationale for cisplatin dosage design: Based on the clinical dosage of cisplatin, which should not exceed 100 mg/m2 per person per day, and considering the tolerance of mice to cisplatin, a dose of 3 mg/kg has been selected as the administration dosage.
Relative tumor growth inhibition rate (%)=(1−TRTV/CRTV)×100%. Where TRTV is the relative tumor volume in the experimental group, and CRTV is the relative tumor volume in the model control group. Relative tumor volume (RTV)=Vt/V0, where Vt is the tumor volume on day t of dosing, and V0 is the tumor volume at the time of grouping. Evaluation criteria: A relative tumor growth inhibition rate of ≥40% and a statistical analysis with P<0.05 indicate effective inhibition.
Tumor growth inhibition rate (%)=(1−T/C)×100%. Where T represents the average tumor weight in the treatment group, and C represents the average tumor weight in the model control group. Evaluation criteria: A tumor growth inhibition rate of ≥40% and a statistical analysis with P<0.05 indicate effective inhibition.
Spleen and thymus organ coefficients: After the last dose, spleen, thymus, and tumor weights are measured, and organ coefficients are calculated.
Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 17.0, with the significance level set at P≤0.05. Measurement data were expressed as mean±standard deviation (
As shown in Table 9, the mortality rate for all groups of mice was 0.
As indicated in Table 10, compared to the normal group, the body weight of mice in the model control group significantly increased on D18; the body weight of mice in the cisplatin group significantly increased from D12 to D18; the body weight of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group significantly decreased from D6 to D18; and the body weight of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group significantly decreased from D12 to D18.
Compared to the model control group, the body weight of mice in the cisplatin group significantly decreased from D12 to D18, the body weight of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group significantly decreased from D6 to D18, and the body weight of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group significantly decreased from D9 to D18.
Compared to the cisplatin group, the body weight of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group significantly decreased on D6, D9, D12, and D18.
25.9 ± 2.6*
20.7 ± 1.4
+*
20.5 ± 1.4
+*
19.9 ± 1.7
+*
18.7 ± 1.7
+#*
18.6 ± 1.6
+#*
18.7 ± 1.5
+*
17.7 ± 1.2
+#*
20.2 ± 1.5
+*
20.3 ± 1.9
+*
20 ± 1.9
+*
19.6 ± 1.8
+*
As shown in Table 11, compared to the model control group, the tumor volume in the cisplatin group was significantly reduced from D12 to D18, and the tumor volume in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group and the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group was significantly reduced from D6 to D18.
Compared to the cisplatin group, the tumor volume in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group was significantly reduced from D15 to D18, and the tumor volume in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group was significantly reduced from D12 to D18.
798 ± 676.5
+
952.7 ± 711.9
+
1097 ± 805.3
+
363.3 ± 108.4
+
458.9 ± 1226.3
+
539.6 ± 288.6
+
557.5 ± 212
+#
659.8 ± 407
+#
331.7 ± 176.1
+
373.8 ± 191.4
+
383.7 ± 185.9
+#
490.7 ± 243.7
+#
551.5 ± 225.4
+#
As indicated in Tables 12 and 136, compared to the model control group, the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin group from D12 to D18 was over 45%, specifically 47.29%, 52.99%, and 64.27%; the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group from D9 to D18 was over 45%, specifically 47.69%, 64.57%, 72.10%, and 79.82%; the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group from D6 to D18 was over 45%, specifically 45.85%, 60.34%, 76.86%, 77.87%, and 83.93%.
Compared to the cisplatin group, the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group from D15 to D18 was 40.64% and 43.52% (P<0.05), and the relative tumor growth inhibition rate in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group from D12 to D18 was 56.10%, 52.93%, and 55.03% (P<0.05).
As indicated in Table 14, compared to the model group, the tumor index, spleen index, and thymus index were significantly reduced in the cisplatin group, the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose dose group, and the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group. Compared to the cisplatin group, the tumor index was significantly reduced in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group and the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group. Compared to the normal group, the spleen index was significantly reduced in the model control group; the thymus index was significantly reduced in the cisplatin group, the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group, and the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group.
Compared to the model control group, the tumor growth inhibition rate was 57.3% in the cisplatin group, and 76.4% and 79.3% in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups, respectively. Compared to the cisplatin group, the tumor growth inhibition rate was 44.8% and 51.6% in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups, respectively.
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Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharide GLP-2 combined with cisplatin significantly inhibits tumor growth in H22-bearing mice and exhibits a significant synergistic effect.
To study the effect of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 combined with chemotherapy on orthotopic H22-bearing mice which are prepared by implanting H22 hepatoma tumors in the right axilla of C57 mice. This study aims to provide experimental evidence for clinical studies of GLP-2.
Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2, batch number: ALM20200518A1, provided by Shenzhen Aolimei Oncology Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Kanglaite soft capsules, batch number: 20211006, Zhejiang Kanglaite Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; cisplatin injection, batch number: 601211204, Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
60 SPF-grade male C57 mice, weighing 12-15 g, provided by Hunan SJA Laboratory Animal Co., Ltd. Laboratory animal production license number: SCXK (Xiang) 2019-0004. The animals were housed in Barrier Environment Laboratory D of Hunan Puruima Pharmaceutical Research Center Co., Ltd., under the laboratory animal use license number: SYXK (Xiang) 2020-0015.
0.9% sodium chloride injection, batch number: 21071401C, Hunan Kangyuan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; ALT assay kit, batch number: 201751; AST assay kit, batch number: 110620; CRE assay kit, batch number: 111644; BUN assay kit, batch number: 201749, all manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. of Japan.
AR223CN Electronic Scale, Ohaus Instruments (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.; LABOSPECT003 Automatic Biochemical Analyzer, Hitachi, Japan; AniView100 Multimodal Animal In Vivo Imaging System, ANDOR; TDZ5-WS Benchtop Multi-Tube Automatic Balance Centrifuge, Hunan Kaida Industrial Development Co., Ltd.; ME2002E Electronic Scale, Shimadzu Corporation, Japan; Flow Cytometer, BD Biosciences; ASP200S Fully Automatic Tissue Dehydrator, ASP300S Fully Automatic Tissue Dehydrator, TP1020 Fully Automatic Dehydrator, HI1210 Slide Spreader, HI1220 Slide Dryer, RM2235 Paraffin Microtome, EG1150H+C Tissue Embedding Station, AutoStainer XL Automatic Slide Stainer+CV5030 Automatic Cover Slipper, BX43 Biological Microscope+MD50 Digital Imaging System, CX31 Biological Microscope, all from Leica, Germany.
Liver cancer (H22) cells, labeled with Luc fluorescent marker at a concentration of 1×107 cells/mL, were initially inoculated into the peritoneal cavity of 5 male C57 mice. After the development of ascites, the ascitic fluid was aseptically extracted, washed with HBSS buffer, centrifuged to discard the supernatant, and stained with Trypan Blue, and cells in the ascitic fluid were counted under a microscope. The cell concentration was adjusted to 1×1013/mL with HBSS buffer and inoculated into the right hepatic region of 45 male C57 mice, at a volume of 10 μL per mouse, to prepare the orthotopic tumor-bearing mice. One week later, the liver tumor formation in mice was detected using a small animal in vivo imaging system. Based on tumor size, the mice were randomized into groups: model control group, cisplatin group (4 mg/kg), Kanglaite soft capsule group (1,404 mg/kg), cisplatin+Kanglaite soft capsule group (4+1,404 mg/kg), cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group (4+130 mg/kg), and cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group (4+1,170 mg/kg), with 6 mice per group. An additional 6 mice served as the normal control group. The normal control group and the model control group were administered pure water by oral gavage. The chemotherapy group received intraperitoneal injections of cisplatin, and the other groups were administered their respective drug solutions by oral gavage (20 mL/kg) or intraperitoneal injection (10 mL/kg), once daily for 14 consecutive days. After the last dose, blood was collected from the orbital plexus to test blood WBC, RBC, liver and kidney function indicators (ALT, AST, BUN, CRE), and CD3+/CD4+, CD3+/CD8+ratios. The spleen, thymus, and tumors were weighed to calculate organ coefficients.
Based on previous experimental results, Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 was administered at a low dose of 130 mg/kg and a high dose of 1170 mg/kg as shown in Table 15.
The proposed clinical dose for Kanglaite soft capsules is 0.45 g per capsule, 6 capsules per dose, 4 doses per day, which totals 10.8 g per day. When converted to an equivalent mouse dose based on body surface area, it is calculated as 10.8 g/day×0.0026/0.02 kg=1,404 mg/kg. This study used the proposed clinical dose as a basis for the experiment.
Rationale for cisplatin dosage design: Based on the clinical dosage of cisplatin, which should not exceed 100 mg/m2 per person per day, and considering the tolerance of mice to cisplatin, a dose of 4 mg/kg has been selected as the administration dosage.
Animal survival and general condition: Weight was recorded weekly, along with any deaths among the animals.
Tumor volume measurement: Tumor volume changes were measured weekly using small animal in vivo imaging technology.
Hematological tests: After the last dose, routine blood tests (WBC and RBC) and biochemical tests (liver and kidney functions) were performed.
Immune organs: The thymus, spleen, tumor, and liver were weighed, and organ coefficients were calculated as follows: organ coefficient (%)=organ weight/fasting body weight×100%.
CD4+and CD8+content measurement: After the last dose, lymphocyte subtypes CD3+/CD4+and CD3+/CD8+in the blood were measured using flow cytometry.
Significant figures of the study data were rounded according to the nearest whole number. Statistical analysis was conducted in accordance with the center's SOP, using SPSS software. Measurement data are expressed as mean±standard deviation (
As shown in Table 16, before administration, the mice exhibited normal activity, movement, and gait; after administration, a reduction in activity was observed, and tumor growth impacted their food and water intake, leading to minimal weight gain. In the model control group, 2M01 died on D12; in the cisplatin group, 3M01/3M05 and 3M02 died on D9 and D10, respectively; in the Kanglaite soft capsule group, 4M01 died on D9; in the cisplatin+Kanglaite soft capsule group, 5M01 and 5M06 died on D8 and D11, respectively; in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group, 7M03, 7M04, and 7M05 died on D8, D12, and D11.
The mortality rates for each group were 0%, 16.7%, 50.0%, 16.7%, 16.7%, 0%, and 50.0%, respectively. The cisplatin group and the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group had the highest mortality rate, both reaching 50.0%.
As shown in Table 17, compared to the normal control group, the body weight of mice in the model control group significantly decreased on W2 after administration (P≤0.01). Compared to the model control group, the body weight of mice in both the cisplatin group, the cisplatin+Kanglaite soft capsule group, the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group, and the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group significantly decreased on W1 and W2 after administration (P≤0.05 or P≤0.01). Compared to the cisplatin group, the body weight of mice in the Kanglaite soft capsule group significantly increased on W2 after administration (P≤0.05 or P≤0.01). Compared to the Kanglaite soft capsule group, the body weight of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups significantly decreased on W1 and W2 after administration (P≤0.05 or P≤0.01). There was no significant statistical difference between treatment groups compared to the cisplatin+Kanglaite soft capsule group.
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As shown in Table 19, compared to the normal control group, the organ coefficients of the spleen and liver tissues in the model control group significantly increased (P≤0.05 or P≤0.01). Compared to the model control group, the thymus and spleen coefficients in both the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups significantly decreased (P≤0.05 or P≤0.01), and the thymus and spleen coefficients in both the cisplatin group and the cisplatin+Kanglaite soft capsule group significantly decreased (P≤0.05). There was no statistically difference across the treatment groups when compared to the cisplatin group. Compared to the Kanglaite soft capsule group, the thymus and spleen coefficients in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups significantly decreased (P≤0.05 or P≤0.01), and the spleen coefficients in the cisplatin+Kanglaite soft capsule group significantly decreased (P≤0.05 or P≤0.01); there was no statistically significant difference in the remaining treatment groups.
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As shown in Table 20, compared to the normal control group, the blood AST and CRE level of mice in the model control group significantly increased (P≤0.01); compared to the model control group, the blood WBC level of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group and the Kanglaite soft capsule group significantly decreased (P≤0.05), and blood BUN level of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group significantly decreased (P≤0.05). Compared to the cisplatin group, the blood BUN level in the mice of the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group significantly decreased (P≤0.05). Compared to the Kanglaite soft capsule group, the RBC level of mice in the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose and high-dose groups significantly decreased (P≤0.05 or P≤0.01). Compared to the cisplatin+Kanglaite soft capsule group, the blood WBC level in the mice of the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group significantly increased (P≤0.05 or P≤0.01), with no statistical significance in other groups.
As shown in Table 21, compared to the normal control group, there was a trend of increased blood CD3+/CD4+and CD3+/CD8+ratios in the model control group of mice, though the differences were not statistically significant. Compared to the model control group, the blood CD3+/CD8+ratio in the mice of the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group significantly increased (P≤0.05); the blood CD3+/CD4+and CD3+/CD8+ratios in the mice of the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group significantly increased (P≤0.05). Compared to the cisplatin group, the blood CD3+/CD8+ratio in the mice of the cisplatin+GLP-2 low-dose group significantly increased (P≤0.05); the blood CD3+/CD4+and CD3+/CD8+ratios in the mice of the cisplatin+GLP-2 high-dose group significantly increased (P≤0.05). There was no significant statistical difference between groups compared to the Kanglaite soft capsule group. There was no significant statistical difference between groups compared to the cisplatin+Kanglaite soft capsule group.
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Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 combined with cisplatin significantly inhibits the growth of tumors in orthotopic H22-bearing mice and demonstrates a notable synergistic effect.
Liver cancer is a highly lethal malignancy, where current treatments involving surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy merely delay symptoms, making complete cure extremely difficult. Liver cancer is notably resistant to chemotherapy, especially in cases of advanced liver cancer, where there is no reliable evidence proving that systemic chemotherapy can improve overall survival of patients with advanced liver cancer.
The results of this study showed that in the model control group of mice, tumor volume significantly increased, spleen and liver indices significantly increased, red blood cell counts in the blood significantly increased, white blood cell counts significantly decreased, and liver and kidney functions were significantly abnormal. These findings indicate a decline in lymphatic system function during tumor progression in the model control group of mice. After the last dose, Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 combined with cisplatin significantly inhibited the growth of tumors in mice, significantly reduced the thymus index and spleen index, significantly reduced the number of red blood cells in the blood of mice, and significantly increased the number of white blood cells, with some recovery in liver and kidney function indicators. CD4+T cells and CD8+T cells mediate tumor immune responses, where CD8+T cells are the main effector cells of tumor immunity. Results indicate that Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 combined with cisplatin significantly increased CD3+/CD4+and CD3+/CD8+ratios in the mice's blood, suggesting that Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 combined with cisplatin can protect immune organs and enhance the body's own immune function, thereby playing a role in reducing toxicity and enhancing antitumor effects. Histopathological results also showed that Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 can enhance the body's immunity. Additionally, when compared to Kanglaite soft capsule combined with cisplatin, Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 combined with cisplatin significantly reduced tumor, spleen indices, and thymus indices, indicating that Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide GLP-2 combined with cisplatin has a stronger antitumor effect than Kanglaite soft capsule combined with cisplatin.
The foregoing description concerns merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the invention should be included within the scope of the invention's protection.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202310984408.6 | Aug 2023 | CN | national |
This application is a continuation of international application of PCT application serial no. PCT/CN2024/080442, filed on Mar. 7, 2024, which claims the priority benefit of China application no. 202310984408.6 filed on Aug. 4, 2023. The entirety of each of the above-mentioned patent applications is hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this specification.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| Parent | PCT/CN2024/080442 | Mar 2024 | WO |
| Child | 19012840 | US |
