Efficacy evaluation of standardized Rheum rhaponticum root extract(ERr 731®)on symptoms of menopause:A systematic review and meta-analysis study

Menopause is characterized by various physical,mental and emotional symptoms.ERr 731®is a standardized extract from Rheum rhaponticum root and has been clinically studied for its role in reducing menopausal symptoms.The current systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ERr 731®supplementation in alleviating the severity of menopausal symptoms.In this review,we searched across three online databases up to March 2023,evaluated the quality of the included studies by the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale,and assessed the risk of bias by the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool.We then performed a metaanalysis using RevMan software to estimate the pooled mean difference(MD).The study protocol was registered in the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews(CRD42023416808).After screening and evaluation,we included four high-quality studies(a total of 390 participants;the ERr 731®group:193 participants;the control group:197 participants)in the meta-analysis.The results showed that ERr 731®supplementation significantly reduced the Menopause Rating Scale score(MD:–15.12;P<0.001),compared with control therapy.Sensitivity analysis revealed no effect of individual studies on the overall pooled estimate or overall observed heterogeneity.The current review provides evidence that ERr 731®supplementation is effective in reducing menopause symptoms.Potential bias and high heterogeneity in the results warrant further clinical studies.

掌叶大黄(RheumpalmatumL.)WRKY基因家族鉴定与分析

【目的】本研究为开展WRKY基因功能验证提供基础,进而为大黄药材品质形成的转录调控机制研究提供科学依据。【方法】基于掌叶大黄(R.palmatum L.)的全长转录组数据,通过生物信息学方法鉴定掌叶大黄WRKY基因家族成员,分析其蛋白理化性质、结构域、系统发育关系、蛋白互作,结合转录组数据进行不同组织和茉莉酸甲酯(methyl jasmonate,MeJA)处理的表达谱分析。【结果】掌叶大黄WRKY基因家族包含53个成员,编码蛋白氨基酸数量为192-748,均为亲水性蛋白,预测定位均在细胞核。掌叶大黄WRKY基因家族与拟南芥WRKY基因家族成员进化树可分为Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ3个亚族,其中Ⅱ亚族WRKY占比最高(58.49%)。转录组数据分析显示掌叶大黄WRKY基因家族成员在掌叶大黄根、根茎和叶中差异表达,其中7个基因在根和根茎中表达量较高,12个基因响应MeJA处理呈差异表达,其中10个被MeJA显著诱导,4个候选基因RpWRKY5/6/9/33的qPCR分析与其转录组结果基本一致。蛋白互作网络显示RpWRKY2/16/20/22/23与查尔酮合酶(chalconesynthase,CHS)发生相互作用。【结论】获得53个掌叶大黄WRKY基因、生物信息、组织及响应MeJA的表达特征,其中5个可能与大黄蒽醌类物质的合成有关。

Characterization of Rheum palmatum mitochondrial genome and comparative analysis among Caryophyllales species

Objective:This work aimed to report the first complete mitochondrial genome(mitogenome)of Rheum palmatum,summarize the features of Caryophyllales mitogenomes,and to reveal the potential of utilizing the mitogenomes of R.palmatum and other Caryophyllales species for inferring phylogenetic relationships and species identification.Methods:Both Illumina short reads and PacBio HiFi reads were utilized to obtain a complete mitogenome of R.palmatum.A variety of bioinformatics tools were employed to characterize the R.palmatum mitogenome,compare the reported mitogenomes in Caryophyllales and conduct phylogenetic analysis.Results:The mitogenome of R.palmatum was assembled into a single master circle of 302,993 bp,encoding 35 known protein-coding genes,18 transfer RNA genes,and three ribosome RNA genes.A total of 249 long repeats and 49 simple sequence repeats were identified in this mitogenome.The sizes of mitogenomes in Caryophyllales varied from 253 kb to 11.3 Mb.Among them,23 mitogenomes were circular molecules,one was linear,and one consisted of relaxed circles,linear molecules,and supercoiled DNA.Out of the total mitogenomes,11 were single-chromosome structure,whereas the remaining 14 were multi-chromosomal organizations.The phylogenetic analysis is consistent with both the Engler system(1964)and the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group III system.Conclusions:We obtained the first mitogenome of R.palmatum,which consists of a master circle.Mitogenomes in Caryophyllales have variable genome sizes and structures even within the same species.Circular molecules are still the dominant pattern in Caryophyllales.Single-chromosome mitogenomes account for nearly a half of all the mitogenomes in Caryophyllales,in contrast to previous studies.It is feasible to utilize mitochondrial genomes for inferring phylogenetic relationships and conducting species identification.

Seed dormancy and germination characteristics of two Rheum species in the Himalaya-Hengduan Mountains

Seed dormancy and germination characteristics are important factors determining plant reproductive success, and may be expected to have a major influence on plant distribution. In this study, we aimed to explore the characteristics of seed dormancy and germination in two endemic Rheum species(Rheum nobile and Rheum alexandrae) in the Himalaya-Hengduan Mountains. To determine the type of dormancy,fresh seeds of the two species(one population each) were incubated in light at 25/15 and 15/5℃, and then dry after-ripening(DAR) seeds were incubated on water agar substrate with or without GA_3. To determine the effect of temperature and light on germination, DAR seeds of the two species(two populations each) were incubated both in the light and in the dark at several temperatures, including constant and alternating temperatures. Base temperature(T_b) and thermal times for 50% germination(θ_(50)) were calculated. DAR released physiological dormancy(PD), increasing final germination at 15/5℃ and widening the range of germination temperatures from higher to lower, indicative of type 2 non-deep PD for the two Rheum species. Light had no significant effect on germination of seeds from the two species(two populations each). Seeds of the two species germinated significantly better(>80%) at medium temperatures(10-25℃) than at extreme low(5℃) or high(35℃) temperatures. Alternating temperatures(25/15 and 15/5℃) did not significantly increase the final germination of the two species either in the light and in the dark, but it promoted seed germination more quickly than corresponding constant temperatures in the light in both Rh. alexandrae populations, especially at 15/5℃. Germination in response to temperature was well described by the thermal-time model at suboptimal temperatures. The estimated Tbvalues were 1 and 0.9℃, respectively, in two Rh. nobile populations; 4 and 4.1℃,respectively, in two Rh. alexandrae populations; θ_(50)(thermal time) were 100 and 125℃d, respectively in two Rh. nobile populations; 76.92 and 83.33℃d, respectively in two Rh. alexandrae populations. The dormancy type, and germination responses to temperature and light condition does not explain why the two Rheum species are distributed in contrasting habitats. However, these findings reflect an advantageous germination strategy of these two Rheum species to adapt to the same alpine environments.

Chemical Constituents of Rheum tanguticum Maxim.ex Balf.

Aim To study the chemical constituents of the root and rhizome of Rheum tanguticum Maxim. ex Balf. Methods Chemical constituents were isolated and purified by many chromatographic methods, and their structures were elucidated by MS, NMR, and others. Results Twenty compounds were isolated and their structures were identified as β-sitosterol, chrysophanol, aloe-emodin, physcion, rhein, emodin, etc. Conclusion Among these compounds, 4-(4′-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone, 4-(4′-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone-4′-O-β-D-(2″-...

大黄属Rheum和酸模属Rumex的药用和开发

大黄属Ｒｈｅｕｍ和酸模属Ｒｕｍｅｘ的药用和开发沈世林张俊英李永升＊兰州医学院（７３００３０）大黄是临床上常用的中药，土大黄又是民间常用的草药，无论是种属间，还是化学成份以及应用等多方面，二者之间关系极为密切。因此，为了合理利用大黄属Ｒｈｅｕｍ和酸模属...

唐古特大黄(Rheum tanguticum Maxim.ex Balf.)功效组分地理变异及气候响应特征

通过研究道地药材唐古特大黄(Rheum tanguticum Maxim.ex Balf.)四种功效组分的地理变异,以及与多层次气候因子间的响应关系,揭示唐古特大黄不同化学型形成的生态学机制。运用聚类方法研究唐古特大黄成分地理变异的空间规律,并利用相关系数法分析气候因子与唐古特大黄成分的响应关系。结果表明:唐古特大黄功效组分存在明显的地理变异。青海和甘肃地区的唐古特大黄属于结合蒽醌化学生态型;而四川所产唐古特大黄为游离蒽醌化学生态型。不同时间尺度气候因子与唐古特大黄组分间的响应特征为:结合蒽醌类物质与年均温呈强负相关,多酚类物质与年均温和年降水为负相关,而与年均日照时数为正相关;结合蒽醌类物质与最冷季节温度是强负相关,多酚类物质与最冷季节温度和最湿季降雨量呈强负相关;月均温和月均日照对结合蒽醌类物质和多酚类物质影响大,其中1月至6月平均气温和9月至12月平均气温与蒽醌类物质呈强负相关,多酚类物质与5月日照量、6月日照量和7月日照量表现出强正相关。地区间的温度和日照量差异是唐古特大黄不同化学型形成的气候原因。最冷季的低温和最湿季的日照量是影响唐古特大黄品质的关键气候因子和主要时间窗口。温度浮动大,日照量高且降水量少的低温区域有助于结合蒽醌类和多酚类物质的形成和累积。

Biotransformation of Artemisinin by Hairy Root Cultures of Rheum palmatum L.

The biotransformation of artemisinin by hairy root cultures ofRheum palmatum L. was investigated for the first time. The main product, deoxyartemisinin, was isolated and characterized on the basis of its spectral data.

Antimicrobial activity of Sapindus mukorossi and Rheum emodi extracts against H pylori: In vitro and in vivo studies

AIM： To evaluate the antibacterial activity of Sapindus mukorossi （S. mukorossl） and Rheum emodi （R. emodl）. METHODS： Powders of S. mukorossi and R. emodi were extracted successively with petroleum ether, benzene, chloroform and ethanol and were concentrated in vacuum. The disk diffusion method was used for in vitro studies and in vivo studies were performed on male Wister rats. Thirty resistant clinical isolates of H pylon, as determined by their antibiotic sensitivity patterns by E-test, along with two Gram ＋ve （S. aureus, B. subtilis） and two Gram -ve （E. coli, P. vugaris） organisms were screened for their susceptibility patterns against these extracts. RESULTS： In our screening, all 30 resistant isolates and the other four organisms （two Gram ＋ve S. aureus, B. subtilis and two Gram -ve, E. coli, P. vugaris） were sensitive to the test compounds. It was found that ethanol and chloroform extracts of S. mukorossi and ethanol and benzene extracts of R. emodi inhibited Hpylori at very low concentrations, In the in vitro study, the isolates showed a considerable zone of inhibition at very low concentrations （10 μg/mL） for both the extracts. In the in vivo study, the H pylori infection was cleared with minimal doses of extracts of S. mukorossi （2.5 mg/mL） and R. emodi （3.0 mg/mL） given orally for seven days. CONCLUSION： We can conclude from this study that the extracts of S. mukorossi and R. emodi inhibited the growth of pylori in vitro and, in in vivo studies, the H pylori infection cleared within seven days at very low concentrations. We also found that H pylori did not acquire resistance against these herbal extracts even after 10 consecutive passages.

Hepatoprotective activity of Sapindus mukorossi and Rheum emodi extracts: In vitro and in vivo studies

AIM: To study the hepatoprotective capacity of Sapindus mukorossi (S. mukorossi) and Rheum emodi (R. emodi) extracts in CCl4 treated male rats. METHODS: The dried powder of S. mukorossi and R. emodi was extracted successively with petroleum ether, benzene, chloroform, and ethanol and concentrated in vacuum. Primary rat hepatocyte monolayer cultures were used for in vitro studies. In vivo, the hepatoprotective capacity of the extract of the fruit pericarp of S. mukorossi and the rhizomes of R. emodi was analyzed in liver injured CCl4-treated male rats. RESULTS: In vitro: primary hepatocytes monolayer cultures were treated with CCl4 and extracts of S. mukorossi & R. emodi. A protective activity could be demonstrated in the CCl4 damaged primary monolayer culture. In vivo : extracts of the fruit pericarp of S. mukorossi (2.5 mg/mL) and rhizomes of R. emodi (3.0 mg/mL) were found to have protective properties in rats with CCl4 induced liver damage as judged from serum marker enzyme activities. CONCLUSION: The extracts of S. mukorossi and R. emodi do have a protective capacity both in vitro on primary hepatocytes cultures and in in vivo in a rat model of CCl4 mediated liver injury.

Protective effects of Rheum tanguticum polysaccharide against hydrogen peroxide-induced intestinal epithelial cell injury

AIM: To describe the effect of Rheum tanguticum polysaccharide (RTP) on hydrogen peroxide-induced human intestinal epithelial cell injury. METHODS: Hydrogen peroxide (100 μmol/L) was introduced to induce human intestinal epithelial cell injury. Cells were pretreated with RTP (30,100,300 μg/mL) for 24 h before exposure to hydrogen peroxide. Cell viability was detected by MTT assay and morphological observation. Acridine orange staining and flow cytometry were performed to assess cell apoptosis. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity, production of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured by spectrophotometry with corresponding assay kits. RESULTS: Following exposure to H2O2, a marked decrease in cell survival and SOD activity, increased production of MDA, LDH leakage and cell apoptosis were found. Pretreatment of the cells with RTP could significantly elevate cell survival, SOD activity and decrease the level of MDA, LDH activity and cell apoptosis. CONCLUSION: RTP may have cytoprotective and anti-oxidant effects against H2O2-induced intestinal epithelial cell injury by inhibiting cell apoptosis and necrosis. This might be one of the possible mechanisms of RTP for the treatment of ulcerative colitis in rats.

Effect of Rheum palmatum L.on NF-κ B signaling pathway of mice with acute liver failure

Objective:To explore the regulation effect of Rheum palmatum(R.palmatum) L.on NF-κ.B signaling pathway of ALF mice.Methods:The intraperitoneal injection of D-GalN/LPS was employed for the model building.Mice in the treatment group and positive control group were given the R,palmatum L.and bifendate before the model building.Mice in the normal group were given the intraperitoneal injection of equivalent normal saline for continuously 3d.After 16 h of model building,the blood was collected from eyeballs of mice and then mice were executed.The measurement was performed on the content of ALT,AST,NO and 11-1βin the serum of mice in eaeh group,as well as the activity of Caspase 3 and Caspase 8 in the liver tissue.HE staining was employed to detect the pathological morphology of liver;and the western blot was used to detect the expression of iNOS,COX-2,Bax,Bcl-2,PCNA,NF-κ B p65 and I κ.B.Results:The content of ALT,AST,NO and I1-1β in the serum and the activity of Caspase 3 and Caspase 8 in the liver tissue were increased in the mice of ALF model group.Besides,the expression of iNOS,COX-2 and Bax was increased,the expression of Bcl-2 and PCNA was decreased,the phosphorylation of NF-κ B p65 and 1κ B was significant and the treatment group of R.palmatum L.could inhibit such change.Conclusions:Through NF-κB signaling pathway,the R.palmatum L.could reduce the content of enzyme of liver function and inflammation factor in the serum of ALF mice,regulate the expression of cell apoptosisrelated protein and improve the symptoms of ALF mice.

甘肃大黄属（RHEUM）药用植物资源分布和开发利用研究

通过对甘肃大黄属药用植物资源的地理分布探讨，以及大黄属植物研究的分析，提出合理使用大黄属植物资源的重要性和建议、前景展望。

Comparative Study on Mineral Elements in the Roots of Rheum tanguticum from Qinghai-Plateau

In the present paper,the authors analysed 10 mineral elements in the roots of Rheum tanguticum collected from 30 different habitats.The mean concentration values of the 10 elements decreased as follows: Ca>Mg>K>Fe>Mn>Cr>Zn>Ni>Cu>Se. Ca,Mg,K and Fe were abundant in this herb.Most elements varied over a wide range depending on the different habitats.The mineral element data were evaluated by principal component analysis to reveal the distribution pattern of elements in root.Four principal components(K-Ca factor,Cu factor,Mg factor and Zn-Se factor) of plant elements were selected.The authors' study provided a new scientific foundation for further studies and general application of this Chinese herb.

均匀设计法优选掌叶大黄(Rheum palmatum L.)总蒽醌类物质的薄层层析展开剂体系

以陇东地区子午岭掌叶大黄为实验材料,采用均匀设计法设计试验,以各成分的Rf值为评价指标,分析比较了各展开体系对掌叶大黄总蒽醌类成分的展开情况。结果表明:基于均匀设计法进行的12种展开系统中,以丙酮∶甲醇∶正己烷∶1,2-二氯乙烷=1∶1∶1∶1展开体系效果最佳,展开斑点个数达9个,且各Rf值间差异极显著(P<0.01)。本研究采用均匀设计法优选了大黄总蒽醌类成分的薄层层析展开剂,与药典记录的游离蒽醌展开剂相比,具有样品预处理简单、节约有机溶剂等优越性,可为大孔吸附树脂法进一步分离蒽醌类物质的定性分析提供数据参考。

Inhibition of Hepatitis B Virus Replication by Rheum palmatum L. Ethanol Extract in a Stable HBV-producing Cell Line

肝炎 B 病毒(HBV ) 感染是在世界上的一个严重健康问题。然而，仍然为 HBV 感染没有令人满意的治疗学的策略。到为有更高的功效和更少的副作用的新 anti-HBV 代理人的搜索，繁体中文药感冒 palmatum L 的禁止的活动。对 HBV 复制的乙醇摘录(RPE ) 在这研究被调查。量的即时聚合酶链反应(PCR ) 被采用在稳定的生产 HBV 房间线 HepAD38 对 HBV-DNA 复制分析 RPE 的禁止的活动；HBV 表面抗原(HBsAg ) 和 e 抗原(HBeAg ) 的表示层次被酶也决定在 RPE 处理以后的连接 immunosorbent 试金(ELISA ) 。RPE 能 dose-dependently 禁止 HBV-DNA 和 HBsAg 的生产。50% 抑制(IC50 ) 的集中在 209.63 点被计算， 252.53 渭 g /mL， respectivel y。然而，它对 HBeAg 表示的禁止的活动甚至在高集中是细微的。RPE 在 HepAD38 房间上有弱细胞毒素的效果(CC50 = 1 640 渭 g /mL ) 并且选择索引(SI ) 在 7.82 点被计算。与二 anthraquinone 衍生物 emodin 和 rhein 相比， RPE 显示出 anti-HBV 和更弱的 cytotoxicity 的更高的能力。那么感冒 palmatum L。可能拥有能有效地禁止 HBV-DNA 复制和 HBsAg 表示的另外的功能的代理人。他们改进功效并且减少的结构的活跃代理人，鉴定和修正的进一步的纯化 cytotoxicity 被要求。关键词肝炎 B 病毒(HBV )- 抗病毒 - 感冒 palmatum L.ethanol 摘录(RPE )- HepAD38 房间 CLC 数字 R373 同等地相应的作者。

Processing Technique of Carbonizing by Stir-Frying for Baked Rheum tanguticum Maxim.ex Balf. Optimized by Orthogonal Design

[Objectives]To optimize the processing technology of baked Rheum tanguticum carbon.[Methods]Firstly,the baking temperature and baking time were investigated by single factor,and the content of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural(5-HMF)was determined by HPLC.The main influencing factors of baking effect were baking temperature,baking time and tablet specifications.The L 9(34)orthogonal design experiment was carried out to optimize the processing technique of R.tanguticum carbon.[Results]The optimum processing technique was as follows:small-sized tablets,controlled oven baking temperature at(210±2)℃,and baking time of 20 min.[Conclusions]The optimum processing technique of R.tanguticum carbon is reasonable and feasible.Thus,this experiment can provide a certain reference for processing method and quality control of R.tanguticum carbon.

Comparative Study on Effects of Rheum officinale and Wine Prepared Rheum palmatum Dachengqi Decoction on Laxative Effect of Mice

[Objectives] To study the differences in the effects of Rheum officinale and wine prepared Rheum palmatum Dachengqi Decoction(DCQ) on laxative effect of mice.[Methods]First,72 mice were randomly divided into positive control group,blank control group,6 and10 g/kg dose R.officinale DCQ groups,6 and 10 g/kg dose wine prepared R.palmatum DCQ groups.After administration at the dose of20 m L/kg,metabolic cage method and carbon powder propulsion were used to conduct Na+-K+-ATPasc activity experiment,and the comparison was made for the differences in the normal laxative effect of R.officinale and wine prepared R.palmatum on DCQ,the carbon powder propulsion rate,and Na+-K+-ATPasc activit.[Results]There are differences in the laxative effect of R.officinale and wine prepared R.palmatum on DCQ,but their differences in changes are,to some extent,connected with R.officinale and wine prepared R.palmatum.From comparison of R.officinale DCQ group,wine prepared R.palmatum DCQ group,blank control group,and positive control group,it is found that there are differences in the normal laxative effect of normal mice,carbon powder propulsion,and inhibition of Na+-K+-ATPase activity.In addition,the comparison of drug administration groups indicates that the differences in the effects of R.officinale DCQ group are most significant,and there are significant differences in the 6 and 10 g/kg groups.[Conclusions]There are certain differences in the influence of R.officinale and wine prepared R.palmatum Dachengqi Decoction on normal laxative effect of mice,which may be connected with the fact that changes in main chemical components of king drugs R.officinale and wine prepared R.palmatum lead to changes in the dissolution amount of anthraquinones in the compound Dachengqi Decoction.

Effect of Different Drying Processes on Active Ingredients of Rheum officinale Baill.

[Objectives]To determine the drying process of different functional rhubarbs.[Methods]The contents of tannins,bianthrone,free anthraquinones and combined anthraquinones in medicinal rhubarb were determined by HPLC.The results were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance.[Results]Under different drying conditions,the contents of tannins,bianthrone,free anthraquinones and combined anthraquinones in medicinal rhubarb were significantly different.Taking the tannins content as the index,the optimum drying condition of the rhizome is 1 cm thick,dried at 60℃,the root is cut 1 cm thick,and dried at 30℃;the bianthrone content is used as an indicator,the rhizome is optimally dried.The condition is to cut 1 cm thick,dry at 60℃,the root is cut to 5 cm thick,and dried at 40℃;the free anthraquinones content is used as an index,and the optimum drying condition of the rhizome is 3 cm thick and dried at 50℃.The root is cut to a thickness of 3 cm and dried at 30℃.The combine anthraquinones content is used as an indicator.The optimum drying conditions for the rhizome are 5 cm thick,dried at 40℃,and the root is cut to 5 cm thick and dried at 70℃.[Conclusions]Different functional components of rhubarb have different directional processing methods.The drying process can reduce the drying temperature or increase the thickness of the slice,and the directional processing of the diarrhea-type rhubarb can be processed.The drying process can be carried out by increasing the drying temperature or reducing the thickness of the slice directed processing of heat-clearing and purging-fire rhubarb.

Electrochemical Determination of Rate Constants for Reactions of OH and its Application in the Evaluation of Anti-Oxidant Actions of Rheum

A single-sweep oscillopolarographic procedure is descrital which allows detethenahon of rateconstants for reachons of oH. For a wide range of compounds, the results fit well with rate constantspreviously obtained with other methods. Rate constants for reactions of six kinds of active compoundscontalned in rheum, a tradihonal Chinese herb, have been deteboned by this method. Rcationmechanism ha5 also been discussed.