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Dioscin demonstrates protective effects against chronic prostatitis (CP) by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. It achieves this by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway, offering a potential new therapy for CP.

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  • Chronic prostatitis (CP) is an inflammatory condition with limited therapeutic options.
  • Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying CP is crucial for developing effective treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of dioscin in chronic prostatitis (CP) models.
  • To evaluate dioscin's impact on inflammation, oxidative stress, and the TLR4/NF-κB pathway in CP.

Main Methods:

  • CP models were established both in vivo (rats) and in vitro (P69 cells).
  • Dioscin treatment effects were assessed using histopathology, ELISA, enzyme activity assays, and cell proliferation assays.
  • The TLR4/NF-κB pathway activation was analyzed via qPCR and Western blot.

Main Results:

  • Dioscin treatment improved prostate tissue morphology and reduced inflammatory markers in CP models.
  • Dioscin significantly decreased oxidative stress markers and inhibited the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway activation.
  • In vitro, dioscin dose-dependently reduced lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and pathway activation in P69 cells.

Conclusions:

  • Dioscin exhibits significant protective effects in chronic prostatitis.
  • The mechanism involves the suppression of inflammatory responses and oxidative stress via the TLR4/NF-κB pathway.
  • Dioscin represents a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment and prevention of CP.