Effects of Leaf Extract of Phyllanthus reticulatus from Guangxi on Human Gastric Cancer SGC-7901 Cells in vitro

[Objectives]To observe the effect of drug-containing serum from different extracts of Phyllanthus reticulatus leaf on the proliferation of human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells and the effect of in vivo on the life extension rate of mice with H22 ascites tumor,and to investigate the effects of chemical components such as Corilagin,ethyl gallate,ethyl brevifolincarboxylate,and gallic acid on the proliferation of human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells.[Methods]MTT method was used to observe the inhibitory effect of drug-containing serum of different extracts of P.reticulatus leaf on human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells in vitro to determine its active site.The active site was used as the research object to establish a Kunming mouse ascites tumor model,to investigate the effect on the life extension rate of mice with H22 ascites tumor,to further separate the monomer components from the effective fraction and investigate its effect on human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells.[Results]Compared with the 10%blank serum control group,10%drug-containing serum of ethyl acetate and n-butanol in P.reticulatus leaf had significant inhibitory effect on the proliferation of human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells,and the inhibition rate was 34.99%and 28.68%,respectively(P<0.05).Compared with the blank group,the survival time of the high dose group of ethyl acetate in P.reticulatus leaf was significant(P<0.05).Gallic acid,Corilagin,and Brevifolincarboxylic acid ethyl ester had a significant inhibitory effect on the proliferation of human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells,with IC 50 of 26.52,70.45,and 158.86μg/mL,respectively.Ethyl gallate had no inhibitory effect on the proliferation of human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells,and its IC 50 was 251.96μg/mL.[Conclusions]The drug-containing serum of ethyl acetate and n-butanol extract of P.reticulatus can inhibit the proliferation of human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells.Ethyl acetate of P.reticulatus leaves can increase the life extension rate of mice with H22 ascites tumor.Gallic acid,Corilagin,and Brevifolincarboxylic acid ethyl ester isolated from its active site are the material basis for inhibiting the proliferation of human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells.

GC-MS Analysis of Volatile Oils in Mango Leaves from Different Producing Areas

[Objectives]To analyze the composition of volatile oils from mango leaves from different producing areas.[Methods]The volatile oils in mango leaves from different areas was extracted by steam distillation,and the GC-MS method combined with retention index and peak area normalization method was used for qualitative and quantitative analysis.[Results]The volatile oils of mango leaves in southern provinces contained high content of terpenes,such asα-gurjunene(18.39%-34.13%),(+)-viridiflorene(8.95%-16.30%)and(E)-β-ocimene(3.49%-7.63%).The volatile oils components of mango leaves were significantly different in different provinces,for example,mango leaves produced in Hainan Province contained a large amount ofβ-selinene(23.00%),but not in other provinces.[Conclusions]The origin had a great influence on the composition and contents of volatile oils in mango leaves.

Pharmacological Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Course Reform of Experimental Teaching under the Background of Courses on the Ideological and Political Dimension

Pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine is a bridge course linking traditional medicine and modern medicine.In the past,the teaching often focused on the cultivation of basic theories and skills,but did not integrate into the systematic design of ideological and political education.According to the characteristics of the course,this paper combines professional courses with ideological and political education from the aspects of teaching objectives,teaching contents,teaching methods,teaching resources and professional teachers’quality,so as to enhance students’recognition of Chinese excellent culture.

Extraction Process and Content Determination of Caffeic Acid in Zhuang Medicine Cryptolepis buchananii

[Objectives]To establish a method for determining the content of caffeic acid in Zhuang Medicine Cryptolepis buchananii.[Methods]The content of caffeic acid in C.buchananii leaves was determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).[Results]The results of HPLC determination showed that the RSD values were less than 3%,and the content of caffeic acid in 10 batches of C.buchananii leaves was in the range of 0.0965%-0.4772%.[Conclusions]This method is accurate and reliable,has good linear relationship and high precision,and can be used for quality evaluation of C.buchananii.

Determination of Naringin Content in Peel of Guangxi Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr by HPLC

[Objectives]To establish a method for determining the naringin content in the peel of Guangxi Citrus maxima(Burm.)Merr.[Methods]The high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)method was applied.The chromatographic column was Agilent HC-C18(4.6 mm×250 mm,5μm);the mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.1%phosphoric acid(18∶82);the flow rate was 1.0 mL/min;the column temperature was 25℃;the detection wavelength was 283 nm.[Results]Naringin showed a good linear relationship in the range of 0.164-3.27μg,r=0.9999.The average recovery rate was 98.66%,and RSD=1.80%(n=6).[Conclusions]This method is simple,feasible,reproducible,and accurate,so it can be used for the determination of naringin content in the peel of Guangxi C.maxima.

Establishment of Fingerprint of Cryptolepis buchananii Roem. et Schult. by HPLC

[Objectives]This study aimed to establish the fingerprint of Cryptolepis buchananii Roem.et Schult.by HPLC.[Methods]Taking the peak of chlorogenic acid as the references,the 10 batches of C.buchananii Roem.et Schult.materials were detected by HPLC under the conditions of column of Thermo ODS-2 Hypersil(5μm,4.6 mm×250 mm),detection wavelength of 323 nm,column temperature of 25℃,mobile phase of methanol-0.1%phosphoric acid solution,gradient elution and injection volume of 20μL.The common peak identification and similarity evaluation were carried out according to Similarity Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprint of Chinese Traditional Medicine(Version 2004 A).[Results]Among the HPLC fingerprints of the 10 batches of C.buchananii Roem.et Schult.materials,there are 13 common peaks,and their similarity is all greater than 0.9,indicating good similarity.[Conclusions]This study can provide a scientific basis for the quality evaluation of C.buchananii Roem.et Schult.

Preliminary Study on Quality Standard of Pummelo Pericarp from Guangxi

[Objectives]This paper aimed to study the quality standard of pummelo pericarp from Guangxi.[Methods]The medicinal material was identified by microscopy and thin-layer chromatography,and the contents of moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash and extract in the medicinal material were determined according to the methods of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2010 edition).[Results]The content limits for moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash and extract were determined(moisture≤12%;total ash≤6.0%;acid-insoluble ash≤0.6%;water-soluble extract≥43.0%;naringin≥10.00 mg/g).The micro-characteristics of pummelo pericarp were identified,and a thin-layer chromatography identification and content determination method was established.[Conclusions]The established method can provide an experimental basis for the formulation of quality standard for pummelo pericarp.

Determination of Mangiferin and Homomangiferin in the Leaves of 93 Kinds of Mango

[Objectives]To determine the content of mangiferin and homomangiferin in mango leaves by HPLC.[Methods]The mangiferin and homomangiferin were separated and determined by Elite Hypersil C18(5μm,4.6 mm ID×250 mm)chromatographic column.Acetonitrile-0.1%(V/V)phosphoric acid solution was used as the mobile phase for gradient elution,the flow rate was 1.0 mL/min,the detection wavelength was 258 nm,the column temperature was 30℃,and the injection volume was 5μL.[Results]There was a good linear relationship between mangiferin and homomangiferin in the range of 0.0254-0.5080μg/μL(r=0.9999)and 0.000960-0.019200μg/μL(r=0.9999),respectively.The average recovery rate(n=6)of mangiferin and homomangiferin in mango leaves was 101.7%(RSD=2.0%)and 101.0%(RSD=1.7%),respectively.[Conclusions]There were great differences in the content of mangiferin and homomangiferin in the leaves of different varieties of mango.The experimental results could provide a scientific basis for further development and utilization of mango leaf resources.

Study on Infrared Spectra of Citrus grandis Peels from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

[ Objective ] This study aimed to establish the infrared （IR） spectra fingerprints for peels of Citrus grandis from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. [ Method ] The fingerprint was established by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （ FT-IR）, and then were analyzed by Omic software. [ Result ] IR spectra fin- gerprint of C. grand/s were successfully established. There were six common peaks in the characteristic spectra of 12 samples. [ Conclusion] The specific, rapid and stable method can be applied to quality control of C. grandis.

Effects of Ethyl Acetate Extract of Phyllanthus reticulatus Leaves on Autophagy-related Proteins Beclin-1,ATG5 and LC3 in Nude Mice Xenograft Model of HCC

[Objectives]To explore the effects of ethyl acetate extract of Phyllanthus reticulatus leaves on autophagy-related proteins Beclin-1,ATG5 and LC3 by immunohistochemistry,and to preliminarily explore their effects on autophagy.[Methods]BEL-7404 Hepatocellular Carcinoma(HCC)nude mice model was established,and blank group(same volume of pure water),positive control group(20 mg/kg fluorouracil),high dose drug group(600 mg/kg),and medium dose drug group(300 mg/kg),and low dose drug group(150 mg/kg)were set up.After 2 weeks of intragastric administration,the nude mice were sacrificed,and the tumor tissues were taken out,processed by immunohistochemistry,and then made into paraffin sections.Photos were taken under an optical microscope(10×40),and evaluation and analysis were performed with the aid of the Image-Pro Plus 6.0 image analysis software.Differences were calculated using SPSS 20.0 software.The effects of drugs on autophagy-related proteins LC3,Beclin-1 and ATG5 were observed.[Results]Compared with the blank group,the medium and high dose groups of ethyl acetate extract of P.reticulatus leaves had the effect of promoting the increase of autophagy-related proteins LC3,Beclin-1 and ATG5(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference between the low dose group of ethyl acetate extract of P.reticulatus leaves and the blank group(P>0.05).[Conclusions]The ethyl acetate extract of P.reticulatus leaves has a promoting effect on autophagy-related proteins LC3,Beclin-1,and ATG5.

Explorations in Experimental Teaching of Traditional Chinese Medicine Instrumental Analysis Based on the Training of Innovative Talents

Training students’innovative thinking is an essential task of talent training in colleges and universities,and how to train students’innovativeness in experimental teaching is the focus of modern education.Experimental lesson of instrumental analysis is an important section for integrating students’theories and practices,in view of the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine major and instrumental analysis lesson,this lesson orientates opening up students’innovative thinking,explores the way of improving students’innovative ability in an all-around way through reforming the experimental teaching of instrumental analysis according to the teaching objectives.

Innovation Ability of Traditional Chinese Medicine Graduates Cultivated by Industry-University-Research Institute Cooperation Program:A Case Study of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine

Industry-university-research institute cooperation has important strategic significance and practical value for cultivating the innovation ability of graduate students.Taking Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine as an example,this paper analyzed the current status of the joint cultivation of industry-university-research institute,and explored an effective way to cultivate top-notch innovative talents with innovative spirit,entrepreneurial awareness and innovative entrepreneurial ability,in order to maximally stimulate talents to create the vitality of traditional Chinese medicine.

Analysis on the Construction Path of Database of Zhuang and Yao Medicine Information Resources

In order to realize the sharing,exchange,protection and rational utilization of Zhuang and Yao medicine resources,the problems encountered in the development of Zhuang and Yao medicine industry can be solved by using modern information technology in accordance with the present situation of Zhuang and Yao medicine resources in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the actual needs of the development of ethnic medicine.This paper expounds the significance of constructing the database of Zhuang and Yao medicine information resources from three aspects:the inheritance and development of Zhuang and Yao medicine,the sustainable development of Zhuang and Yao medicine industry and the information service system.On this basis,the principle and framework of constructing Zhuang and Yao medicine information resource database are put forward.

Study on Infrared Fingerprint of Cryptolepis buchananii Roem. et Schult.

[Objectives] This study was conducted to establish the infrared fingerprint of Cryptolepis buchananii Roem. et Schult. [Methods] Ten batches of C. buchananii from different habitats were determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The experimental data were clustered by Omic software and Ward method. [Results] The infrared fingerprints of C. buchananii were obtained, and the similarity was all greater than 0.9. [Conclusions] The established method has good stability and controllability and can be used for the identification of C. buchananii.

Protective Effect of the Zhuang Medicine Cryptolepis buchananii Roem. et Schult. on D-GalN-induced Liver Injury in Mice

[Objectives] This study was conducted to study the protective effect of the Zhuang medicine Cryptolepis buchananii Roem. et Schult. on D-galactosamine(D-GalN)-induced liver injury in mice. [Methods] A mouse model of chemical liver injury was established by D-GalN, and the mice with D-GalN-induced liver injury were randomly divided into the blank group, model group, positive control group and drug-administered groups. The levels of alanine aminotransferase(ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) in the serum of the mice in each group and the levels of superoxide dismutase(SOD) and malondialdehyde(MDA) in the liver tissue of the mice were determined, and the liver pathological changes were observed. [Results] The extracts of the Zhuang medicinal herb C. buchananii could reduce the serum ALT and AST levels(P<0.05), increase the SOD content in the liver tissue of mice(P<0.05), and decrease the MDA level(P<0.05). [Conclusions] The Zhuang medicinal herb C. buchananii has a good protective effect on D-GalN-induced liver injury in mice.