α-Glucosidase Inhibitors from Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.

Aim To screen for α-glucosidase inhibitor from Glyeyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.. Methods Glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhetinic acid, flavonoids of glycyrrhiza, alkaloids of glycyrrhiza, and glycyrrhiza polysaccharides were isolated from the root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. respectively. Three compounds were isolated from the flavonoids of glycyrrhiza as guided by the α-glucosidase inhibitory test in vitro. Moreover, the characteristics of inhibitory kinetics of glycyrol and glycyrrhetinic acid were investi- gated. Results The flavonoids of glycyrrhiza and glycyrrhetinic acid had the strongest α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Glycyrol,β-sitosterol and liquifitin were isolated and identified. Glycyrol was a fast- binding, reversible, noncompetitive α-glucosidase inhibitor, showing IC50 at 0.26 μg·mL^-1 Glycyrrhetinic acid was a fast-binding, irreversible α-glucosidase inhibitor, showing IC50 at 102.4 μg·mL^-1. Conclusion Glycyrol is an effective α-glucosidase inhibitor.

Measurement and comparison of glycyrrhizic acid contents in root of licorice(Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.)from different cultivating areas

The samples of licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.) from 14 different cultivated areas were determined by the method of high Performance Capillary Electrophoresis (HPCE) for the contents of glycyrrihizic acid (GA) in root. The results showed that the licorice plants come from various cultivated areas of China has different contents of GA. The GA content of licorice from Zhaodong in Heilongjiang Province is the highest, followed by those from E抰uoke, Chifeng, and Hangjin Banner in Inner Mongolia. Some suggestions for establishing the production base of licorice were put forward based on the study.

Primary Speciation Analysis on 6 Kinds of Microelements in Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.

[Objective]The aim was to analyze the primary speciation of 6 microelements in Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. and provide theoretical basis for explaining pharmacodynamic principle of liquorice and discussing quality control of liquorice planting. [Method]The 6 elements Cu,Zn,Ca,Fe,Mg and Mn in roots of G.uralensis were extracted based on traditional decoction method and were separated into water-soluble state and suspension state by micro porous filtering film. The elements in water-soluble state were detected by flame atomic adsorption spectrophotometry （FAAS）. [Result]The results showed that extractive rates of the elements were in the range of 1.71%-60.06%,and immerse-residue ratio in 0.018 3-1.682 0; the results also indicated that the immerse-residue ratio of Zn was biggest （1.68）,Zn played an important medical role and might be considered as the best characteristic element in G.uralensis; the recoveries of the elements were ranged from 95.72% to 103.15% and relative standard deviations （RSD） were less than 2.38%. [Conclusion]Because of its high accuracy,FAAS method is feasible for analyzing primary speciation of microelements in G.uralensis.

Effect of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch polysaccharide on growth performance and immunologic function in mice in Ural City,Xinjiang

Objective:To discuss the effect of Glycyrrhiza uralensis(G.uralensis) Fisch polysaccharide on growth performance and immunologic function in mice in Ural City,Xinjiang and to provide important data supporting the application of Glycyrrhiza polysaccharide.Methods:A total of100 Kunming mice aged 3 weeks old were randomly divided into 5 groups with 20 mice in each group(10 were females and 10 were males).About 0.5 mL normal saline was given to the mice of control group every day and 0.5 mL G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide was given to the mice of other groups at the concentration of 1,20,50 and 100 mg/mL respectively.The growth performance(average body weight,average daily feed intake and feed efficiency),immune organ indexes(spleen index and thymus index) and immunologic function(serum IL-2,CD4^+/CD8^+ and the activity of NK cells) of mice in each group were detected continuously.Results:The average body weight,feed efficiency,serum IL-2,CD4^+/CD8^+ and the activity of NK cells of mice were increased with the increase of administrated time after administrating G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide and were reached up the largest level on Day 28.At the same time,each index was proportional to the given dose and was significantly higher than those of control group and reached up the largest level at the administrated dose of 100 mg/mL.After administrating G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide,the spleen index and thymus index of mice were increased with the increase of administrated dose and the spleen index and thymus index of mice administrated with the dose of 100 mg/mL were maximum which was more than 1.51 times and 1.43 times of that in control group respectively and the comparative differences showed statistical significance(P<0.05).The average daily feed intake of mice in each group was increased with the passage of lime and at the same time,the comparison of average daily feed intake of mice in each group was not significantly different(P>0.05).Conclusions:G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide can significantly improve the growth performance and immunologic function of mice and laid a research basis for the clinical application of G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide.

乌拉尔甘草(Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.)大面积人工种植试验初报

人工种植甘草是治沙工程中的内容之一 ,试验通过采取机械直播的方式种植甘草 ,研究了不同播种深度、灌溉水平、种植密度对出苗率、保苗率及生长量的影响。结果表明 ,在灌溉条件下 ,甘草播种量为 2 2 .5kg/hm2 ,密度 30万株 /hm2 ;在喷水条件下 ,喷水时数达 2 0h,灌溉总额约为 1 50 0 m3/hm2

Molecular Cloning and Expression Analysis of an Actin Gene from Chinese Licorice(Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch)

A PCR-based homologous cloning strategy was used to identify an actin gene from the roots of Chinese licorice（Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch）. Results of sequence analysis indicate that a 1137 bp cDNA with an open reading frame encoding 377 amino acids, actin ortholog, GuActin, was successfully cloned and characterized（GenBank accession No. EU190972）. Thus far, GuActin is the first actin of Chinese licorice that has been identified at a molecular level. Analysis by Northern blot shows that GuActin was expressed strongly in the roots, particularly in radicles than in stems and leaves. These results suggest that GuActin may be a member of the vegetative subfamily of the actin family.

Effect of Ar Ion Beam Implantation on Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of Liquorice(Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch)Under Short-Term Artificial Drought Conditions

Ar^＋ ion beam with low energy of 30 keV was implanted into liquorice （Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch） seeds at the doses of 0, 600, 900 and 1200 × （2.6 × 10^13） ions/cm^2, respectively. The seeds were sowed in pots and after one month the plants were subjected to different drought conditions for two months. Then the plants＇ morphological and physiological characteristics, antioxidation enzymes and levels of endogenous hormones were investigated. The results showed that ion implantation at a proper dose can greatly enhance the liquorice seedlings＇ resistance against drought stress.

Impact of Ion Implantation on Licorice(Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch) Growth and Antioxidant Activity Under Drought Stress

Low energy ion beams are known to have stimulation effects on plant generation and to improve plants＇ intrinsic quality. In the present study, the growth and physiological index of licorice implanted with 0, 8, 10; 12 and 14× （2.6× 10^15） ions/cm^2 were investigated under well-watered and drought-stress conditions. The results showed that a proper dose of ion implan- tation was particularly efficient in stimulating the licorice growth and improving the plant biomass significantly in both the well-watered and drought-stress conditions. The physiological results of licorice measured by leaf water potential, lipid oxidation, soluble protein and antioxidant system showed a significant correlation between ion implantation and water regime except for leaf water potential. Therefore, the study indicated that ion implantation can enhance licorice＇s drought tolerance by increasing the activity of superoxide dismutase （SOD）, eatalase （CAT） and DPPH （1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl） radical scavenging ability to lower oxidative damage to lipids in plants. Ion beam implantation, therefore, provides an alternative method to enhance licorice drought tolerance.

ISOLATION, PROPERTIES AND CHEMICAL STRUCTURE OF A GLUCAN FROM GLYCYRRHIZIA URALENSIS FISCH

A new polysaccharide,GBW was obtained homogeneous as determined by HPLC from the roots of Glycyrrhizia uralensis Fisch. The molecular weight was estimated to be 4000. The component sugar was identified as glucose only. The specific rotation [α]^(28)_D (C=0.1,H_2O) was +1200. The α-configuration was established by IR and ^(13)C NMR. Methylation analysis, periodate oxidation, Smith degradation, partial hydrolysis, KI-I_2 reaction and ^(13)C NMR showed that GBW is a new (1→4)linked linear α-D-glucan. The structure is shown as 1.

Effects of Different Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Growth and Protective Enzyme Activity of Glycyrrhiza uralensis

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of 5 kinds of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi( Acaulospora mellea,Glomus mosseae,Glomus versiforme,Glomus aggregatum,Glomus etunicatum) on the growth and protective enzyme activity of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. [Method] The growth indicators and protective enzymes activity of glycyrrhiza plants inoculated and uninoculated with fungi were compared. [Result] The plant height,basal diameter,main root length,aboveground fresh weight,underground fresh weight,aboveground dry weight and underground dry weight of the inoculated glycyrrhiza plants were increased significantly compared with those in the control( non-inoculation) group. In the inoculated glycyrrhiza plants,the growth index was significantly increased compared with that in the control group( P <0. 05); the activities of superoxide dismutase( SOD) and peroxidase( POD) increased first and then decreased; and the activity of catalase( CAT) showed a continuous rising trend. The effects of different inoculants on the growth of G. uralensis were significantly different.[Conclusion]G. etunicatum,G. mosseae and G. aggregatum had a significant effect on the growth of G. uralensis,and were superior to other fungi in resisting the adverse environment.

外源钙对甘草生长及生理特性的影响

【目的】为揭示宁夏中部干旱带甘草优质高产栽培过程中甘草对不同钙浓度的适应机制,探究了外源钙对甘草生长及生理生化特性的影响。【方法】以乌拉尔甘草为试验材料,设置0(CK)、5(G_(1))、10(G_(2))、15(G_(3))、20 mmol/L(G_(4))5个钙浓度,分析比较了不同浓度外源钙处理下甘草生长、光合特性及抗氧化酶活性的变化,同时采用主成分分析和隶属函数法综合评价出适宜甘草生长的外源钙施用浓度。【结果】随着钙浓度的增加,甘草主根长、主根直径、单根鲜质量呈先增加后下降的趋势,且不同处理之间差异不显著;甘草叶片叶绿素含量、净光合速率(Pn)、蒸腾速率(Tr)、气孔导度(Gs)、胞间CO_(2)浓度(Ci)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性、过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性、过氧化物酶(POD)活性整体呈现先升后降的趋势,钙浓度为10 mmol/L时,Tr、Pn、Gs、SOD活性、CAT活性均达到峰值,且Pn、Gs显著高于对照(P<0.05)。MDA含量随着钙浓度的增加呈先下降后上升的趋势,各浓度处理间差异显著(P<0.05),钙浓度为10mmol/L时的MDA含量最低。综合评价结果表明,钙浓度为10mmol/L时,隶属函数值的均值最大,为0.739。【结论】施用外源钙有利于改善甘草的生理生化特性,促进生长发育;10mmol/L钙浓度是甘草生长的最佳施用量,可为干旱地区甘草的栽培模式提供理论依据。

甘草多糖GPS对病毒的抑制作用

从甘草残渣中分离得到了一种中性水溶性多糖———甘草多糖 (GPS) ,并研究其对牛艾滋病病毒 (BIV)、腺病毒Ⅲ型 (AdVⅢ )和柯萨奇病毒 (CBV3)的抑制作用 ,结果发现 ,GPS对BIV有一定的抑制作用 ,抑制率为 36 .2 % ,GPS对AdVⅢ和CBV3也有明显的抑制与直接灭活作用 .

乌拉尔甘草不同组织可培养内生菌分离筛选及产β-葡萄糖苷酶菌株初筛

【目的】研究新疆阿勒泰地区乌拉尔甘草不同组织可培养内生菌的资源状况以及选育高产β-葡萄糖苷酶菌株。【方法】以乌拉尔甘草为材料,运用组织匀浆法与16S rDNA和ITS-rDNA分子生物学方法相结合方式,对其主根、须根、茎、叶中的内生菌进行分离、纯化和鉴定;采用七叶苷培养基和β-葡萄糖苷酶酶活力测定筛选产β-葡萄糖苷酶菌株。【结果】从甘草中分离获得内生菌共48株,其中内生细菌33株,内生真菌15株。在主根和茎部位分离内生细菌数量最多,内生真菌在主根中定殖的数量最多。33株甘草内生细菌隶属于8个属,芽孢杆菌属菌株分离获得最多,且甘草主根部位的内生细菌分离种类最多,在甘草不同组织中多样性表现为主根>须根=茎=叶。15株甘草内生真菌隶属于7个属,枝孢属是甘草内生真菌的优势属,内生真菌在不同组织中多样性表现为主根>茎>叶>须根。共有12株具有产β-葡萄糖苷酶的能力,其中分离自主根部位的菌株最多,占比41.7%。【结论】甘草主根组织的可培养内生菌的多样性相较其他组织丰富,且主根部位产β-葡萄糖苷酶菌株较多,是选育产酶菌株的优势部位。

甘草残渣中多糖GPS抗肿瘤作用的研究

自甘草残渣中分离一种水溶性葡聚糖 GPS,急性毒性实验证明其属无毒物质 .通过体内抑瘤实验表明 ,GPS对小鼠肉瘤 S-1 80及艾氏腹水移植瘤皆有明显抑制作用 ,其抑制率分别高于 80 %和 30 % .

甘草挥发性成分GC-MS分析

目的对甘草挥发性成分进行研究。方法用水蒸汽蒸馏法提取甘草挥发性成分并采用气相色谱-质谱技术对其进行分析分离、鉴定。结果初步分离出40余个峰,鉴定出32种成分,用峰面积归一化法确定其相对含量。在被测物质中,醇、酚、酯类化合物有2,6-双(1,1-二甲基乙基)-4-甲基苯酚(20.16%)、邻苯二甲酸二甲酯(6.82%)等8种;酸类化合物有正十六酸(8.33%)、正十八酸(4.68%)等8种;烃类化合物有正十九烷(4.71%)、正十八炕(4.16%)、正十七烷(4.02%)等14种;还有2个酮类化合物。结论通过对甘草挥发性成分的研究,为甘草资源的进一步开发利用提供实验依据。

甘草种子蛋白质提取及SDS-PAGE电泳技术研究

目的:建立一套适用于甘草种子蛋白质提取及SDS-PAGE电泳的技术体系,为甘草种子纯度检测提供技术支撑。方法:对甘草种子蛋白质的8种提取方法进行了筛选,在此基础上进一步比较不同的分离胶浓度、不同料液比对甘草种子蛋白质SDS-PAGE电泳的影响,并采用该技术方法对乌拉尔甘草和胀果甘草种子进行鉴定。结果:巯基乙醇法和丙酮沉淀法是适宜的蛋白质提取方法,巯基乙醇法得到12条带,丙酮沉淀法得到9条蛋白质条带,且背景颜色较浅,适宜于进行种子纯度检测。10%分离胶和1∶10的料液比电泳效果较好。乌拉尔甘草和胀果甘草种子有蛋白质条带的差异。结论:建立了一种高质量的甘草种子蛋白质样品的制备方法及SDS-PAGE电泳技术,可用于甘草种子纯度检测。

甘草及枸杞子对IgE抗体应答的调节作用

本文以小鼠为模型研究甘草及枸杞子对IgE合成的调节作用。结果显示,实验组小鼠血清IgE水平明显低于对照组。表明,甘草及枸杞子均可抑制小鼠IgE合成。过继转移试验及T细胞亚类分析提示,甘草抑制IgE合成是T细胞介导的,且与CD8^+细胞有关。

薄层色谱指纹图谱在甘草GAP生产与质控中的应用

目的 研究甘草药材的薄层色谱指纹图谱 ,为科学评价及有效控制其质量提供可靠方法。方法 样品经预处理后点于硅胶 GF2 54预制板上 ,以乙酸乙酯 -乙酸 -甲酸 -水 ( 15∶ 1∶ 1∶ 2 )为展开剂 ,于 2 5 4 nm处进行吸收扫描。结果 甘草药材样品得到的薄层色谱指纹图谱有 6个共有峰 ,依此建立的柱状条形码图能快速地对药材品质作出评判。结论 采用 TL C指纹图谱可有效控制 GAP基地甘草的质量。

甘草质膜水通道蛋白GuPIP1对甘油的转运

旨在进行甘草质膜水通道蛋白GuPIP1对水和溶质通透性的鉴定。将GuPIP1全长编码区的cDNA构入非洲爪蟾卵母细胞检测系统的表达载体psp64 Poly(A),并将体外转录获得GuPIP1的cRNA显微注射入卵母细胞,使GuPIP1基因在卵母细胞中表达,通过测定卵母细胞对水和溶质的转运功能来鉴定GuPIP1的转运功能。结果表明,GuPIP1在异源表达系统非洲爪蟾卵母细胞中具水和甘油通透性,但不能转运尿素,为探讨GuPIP1在植株生理中的作用奠定基础。

甘草种子水浸液对其种子萌发及GuSQS1和GubAS基因表达的影响

为探讨甘草种子是否存在化感自毒作用,以甘草种子为试验材料,采用常规萌发试验和实时荧光定量PCR方法,研究10g·L^(-1)浓度的甘草种子水浸液对其种子萌发率、Gu SQS1基因和Gub AS基因表达的影响。结果表明:甘草种子具有较强的化感自毒作用。10g·L^(-1)甘草种子水浸液处理下甘草种子的萌发率为62%,极显著低于对照处理(76%);该处理极显著抑制了Gub AS基因的表达,但对Gu SQS1基因的表达却具有显著促进作用。该研究结果可为人工调控栽培甘草质量提供一定参考。