ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF β-N-OXALO-L-α,β-DIAMINOPROPIONIC ACID AND ITS ISOMER α-N-OXALO-L-α,β-DIAMINOPROPIONIC ACID FROM PANAX SPECIES

The neuroexcitotoxic nonprotein amino acid β-N-oxalo-L-α, β-diaminopropionic acid (β-N-ODAP)and its isomer a-N-oxalo-L-α, β-diaminopropionic acid (α-N-ODAP)in Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer(cultivated ih Northeastern China), Panax quinquefolius L., Panax notoginseng F.H. Chen (cultivated in Southwestern China), Korean red ginseng and Jilin red ginseng were isolated and identified. Efficient separation and purification methods for β-N-ODAP and α-N-ODAP were developed.

Fingerprint analysis of different Panax herbal species by HPLC-UV method

Aim To establish a method for differentiating commercial samples of Panax species including notoginseng, cultivated ginseng （Chinese ginseng and Korean ginseng）, wild ginseng, red ginseng, three types of American ginsengs, and one American ginseng preparation with their HPLC fingerprints for assnrning the quality of different commercial samples of Panax species. Methods HPLC-UV method was used to establish their fingerprints, Zorbax Extend C18 （250 mm×4.6 mm, 5 μm） was used as the analytical column, and acetonitrile/KH2PO4 aqueous solution was used as the mobile phase with gradient elution. Results The fingerprints of different commercial samples of Panax species varied in their holistic chromatograms and some specific constituents. Conclusion This method is reliable, reproducible and simple, It could be applied in the routine authentication of different commercial samples of Panax species

Application of monoclonal antibody against ginsenoside in ginseng research:a review

Panax genus belonging to a family of Araliaceae grow in Asia(9 species)and in North America(2 species).Especially Panax ginseng was listed in Chinese medical book,Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica approximately 2 thousand years ago and Panax species are now one of the most important natural medicine.Since Panax species contain approximately 260 ginsenosides,its quality control and pharmacological movement of ginsenoside in body are not enough understanding.Monoclonal antibodies against ginsenosides were prepared and set up the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay system for the quality control of natural product.Furthermore,we developed Eastern blotting system using monoclonal antibodies resulted that protopanaxadiol and protopanaxatriol group ginsenosides can be separately stained by two corresponding monoclonal antibodies,respectively.It became evident that the ginseng slice was stained by Eastern blotting system.Histochemical staining of ginseng can make clear the ginsenoside-Rb1 distribution in cells and tissues.Double Eastern blotting system facilitated by two monoclonal antibodies like anti-ginsenoside-Rb1 and anti-ginsenoside-Rg1 monoclonal antibodies gives several information such as sugar number,structure,and qualitative/quantitative evaluation.Immunoaffinity column combined with monoclonal antibodies succeeded one-step isolation of ginsenoside and make it possible to prepare knockout extract of which only antigen molecule was removed suggesting the pharmacological and biological value of antigen molecule in the crude extract.

Ginsenosides in Panax genus and their biosynthesis

Ginsenosides are a series of glycosylated triterpenoids which belong to protopanaxadiol(PPD)-,protopanaxatriol(PPT)-,ocotillol(OCT)-and oleanane(OA)-type saponins known as active compounds of Panax genus.They are accumulated in plant roots,stems,leaves,and flowers.The content and composition of ginsenosides are varied in different ginseng species,and in different parts of a certain plant.In this review,we summarized the representative saponins structures,their distributions and the contents in nearly 20 Panax species,and updated the biosynthetic pathways of ginsenosides focusing on enzymes responsible for structural diversified ginsenoside biosynthesis.We also emphasized the transcription factors in ginsenoside biosynthesis and non-coding RNAs in the growth of Panax genus plants,and highlighted the current three major biotechnological applications for ginsenosides production.This review covered advances in the past four decades,providing more clues for chemical discrimination and assessment on certain ginseng plants,new perspectives for rational evaluation and utilization of ginseng resource,and potential strategies for production of specific ginsenosides.

Identification and differentiation of Panax ginseng,Panax quinquefolium, and Panax notoginseng by monitoring multiple diagnostic chemical markers

To differentiate traditional Chinese medicines(TCM) derived from congeneric species in TCM compound preparations is usually challenging. The roots of Panax ginseng(PG), Panax quinquefolium(PQ) and Panax notoginseng(PN) are used as popular TCM. They contain similar triterpenoid saponins(ginsenosides) as the major bioactive constituents. Thus far, only a few chemical markers have been discovered to differentiate these three species. Herein we present a multiple marker detection approach to effectively differentiate the three Panax species, and to identify them in compound preparations. Firstly, 85 batches of crude drug samples(including 32 PG, 30 PQ, and 23 PN) were analyzed by monitoring 40 major ginsenosides in the extracted ion chromatograms(EICs) using a validated LC–MS fingerprinting method. Secondly, the samples were clustered into different groups by pattern recognition chemometric approaches using PLS-DA and OPLS-DA models, and17 diagnostic chemical markers were discovered. Aside from the previously known Rf and p-F11, ginsenoside Rs1 could be a new marker to differentiate PG from PQ. Finally, the above multiple chemical markers were used to identify the Panax species in 60 batches of TCM compound preparations.

Research progress on naturally-occurring and semi-synthetic ocotillol-type ginsenosides in the genus Panax L.(Araliaceae)

Ocotillol(OT)-type ginsenosides,one subtype of ginsenosides,consist of a dammarane skeleton and a tetrahydrofuran ring.Most naturally-occurring OT-type ginsenosides exist in Panax species,particularly in Panax quinquefolius,which may be attributed to the warm and humid climate of its native areas.Till now,merely 28 types of naturally-occurring OT-type ginsenosides have been isolated.In contrast,semi-synthesized OT-type ginsenosides are attracted considerable attentions.These ginsenosides can be obtained through oxidation and cyclization of side chains of dammarane-type ginsenosides,and other methods,which may change their physical and chemical properties and further improve their bioavailabilities.It is also notable that the pharmacological activities of ginsenosides are closely related to the stereoisomers caused by the configuration at C-20.Semi-synthesis of OT-type ginsenosides can facilitate our understanding of the biosynthesis,transformation and metabolism of OT-type ginsenosides in the body.This review will systematically summarize the research progress on naturally-occurring and semi-synthetic OT-type ginsenosides,which provides a theoretical basis for their bioactivity-guided research.