Metabolomics Analysis of Anaphylactoid Reactions Induced by Xueshuantong Injection in Normal and Immunocompromised Mice

Overview

Journal Front Pharmacol

Date 2025 Jan 21

PMID 39834838

Authors

Xiaoqian Guo

Chi Zhang

Yingyu Li

Wen Wen

Yinghui He

Feng Tang

Chunming Chen

Chao Hu

Linqi OuYang

Wenlong Liu

Zhenhua Zhu

Hongyu Liu

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Abstract

Background: Xueshuantong injection (Lyophilized) (XSTI) is widely used to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, anaphylactoid reactions (ARs) are frequently reported as one of its side effects, and the mechanisms of ARs and their relationship with the different immune status are still not well understood.

Purpose: This article aims to examine the sensitizing effect of XSTI, explore the impact of normal and immunocompromised states on ARs, and analyze AR-related metabolic pathways by metabolomics.

Methods: An immunocompromised mouse model was established through intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide (CTX). Normal and immunocompromised mice were then treated with normal saline (NS), histamine (HIS), and XSTI, respectively. Behavioral responses, auricle blue staining, and Evans blue (EB) exudation were used as indices to evaluate the sensitization of XSTI on both normal and immunocompromised mice. Subsequently, ARs models with different immune statuses were established, and validated by measuring four serum indicators using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Finally, LC-MS metabolomics analysis was performed on mouse serum to evaluate the metabolic pathways.

Results: The intensity of ARs induced by XSTI in mice was found to increase with the administered dose, with normal mice exhibiting higher AR intensities compared to immunocompromised mice. Metabolomic analysis revealed significant metabolic changes in XSTI-treated mice. The metabolic pathways predicted from these different metabolites include biotin metabolism, histidine metabolism, glycerolipid metabolism, bile secretion, arachidonic acid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, niacin and nicotinamide metabolism, tryptophan metabolism, steroid biosynthesis, and arginine and proline metabolism.

Conclusion: Research indicated that the sensitization of XSTI is dose-dependent, and mice with weakened immune functions exhibit lower sensitivity. Through metabolomics research, the differential metabolites in mice were analyzed, and the metabolic pathways inducing ARs were predicted. This study offers guidance on safe medication from the perspective of organism susceptibility and lays a foundation for research on the potential mechanisms of ARs.

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