黄芪属(Astragalus Linn)植物生物学特性及组织培养技术研究进展

文章从药用黄芪属植物营养体、生殖等生物学特性及组织培养技术方面,对近年来的研究进行了综述。

甘肃黄芪属Astragalus Linn.黄芪亚属Subgen. Phaca(Linn.) Bunge植物研究

研究整理了甘肃黄芪属黄芪亚属植物共２０ 种，１ 个亚种，７ 个变种，１ 个变型。提供了分种检索表及每个种的文献及其在甘肃省的产地和分布。其中５

Total flavonoids of Astragalus membranaceus protect against 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-induced neurotoxicity in mice by inhibiting ferroptosis through SLC7A11/GPX-4 signaling pathway

Parkinson’s disease(PD)is a common neurodegenerative disorder with no cure.Astragalus membranaceus is used in Chinese culture as a food supplement to boost immunity.The present study aimed to explore the neuroprotective effects of total flavonoids extracted from A.membranaceus(TFA)and their protective mechanisms.TFA offered neuroprotection against 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine(MPTP)in the mouse model of Parkinsonism,by improving behavior performance in the gait analysis and pole test,and inhibiting the decline of tyrosine hydroxylase(TH)positive neurons and TH protein expression in substantia nigra of mice.TFA also prevented 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium(MPP+)induced neurotoxicity in SHSY5Y cells,by increasing GSH and GSH/GSSG ratio,and reducing reactive oxygen species.In addition,the neuroprotective effects of TFA were associated with its ability to restore MPTP/MPP+induced downregulation of SLC7A11 and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX-4).In conclusion,we demonstrated that TFA exerted significant neuroprotection against MPTP/MPP+induced neurodegeneration by inhibiting ferroptosis through the regulation of SLC7A11/GPX-4 axis,suggesting the use of TFA as a possible food supplement in the prevention of PD.

Astragalus membranaceus(Fisch.)Bge.administered by dissolving microneedles achieves systemic therapeutic effects at low doses Author links open overlay panel

Objective:To determine the main components of Astragalus membranaceus(Fisch.)Bge(A.membranaceus,Huang Qi),Astragaloside IV(AIV)and Astragalus polysaccharides(AP),to characterize their properties,evaluate their in vivo efficacy,and to analyze drug diffusion using dissolving microneedle(DMN)technology in vivo.Methods: Respectively,AIV-and AP-loaded DMNs comprising chitosan(CTS)and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)were prepared via dual-mold forming.Their morphology,mechanical properties,in vivo solubility,and skin irritation characteristics were tested.In vivo efficacy was assessed in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice,in vivo diffusion of AIV and AP by DMNs and conventional methods was compared,and the rheological properties of AIV-CTS-PVA and AP-CTS-PVA mixtures were measured.Results: Subcutaneous dissolution and absorption of AIV-CTS-PVA and AP-CTS-PVA microneedles(MNs)at low doses(50%–17%of intraperitoneal AIV injection and 12%–4%of intravenous AP injection)reduced the spleen index and acid phosphatase activity in immunosuppressed mouse models,increased the thymus index,and achieved equivalent or better systemic therapeutic effects.Compared with injections,AIV and AP achieved controllable solid-liquid conversion through delivery with CTS-PVA MNs,resulting in highly localized aggregation within 48 h,reducing the initial explosive effect of the drug,and achieving stable and slow drug release.Conclusion: The present study enhances our understanding of the efficacy and remote effects of drug-loaded DMNs from a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)perspective,thereby promoting the development of precise and efficient delivery of TCM and further expanding the drug-loading range and application scenarios for DMNs.

Recent efficacy and long-term survival of Astragalus polysaccharide combined with gemcitabine and S-1 in pancreatic cancer

BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer is a highly malignant tumor with a rapid progression rate and a high susceptibility to infiltration and metastasis.Astragalus polysaccharide(APS),a pure Chinese medicine preparation primarily made from the traditional Chinese herb Astragalus,plays a positive role in the treatment of many malignant tumors.AIM To explore the recent efficacy of APS combined with gemcitabine plus tegafur gimeracil oteracil potassium capsule(S-1)(GS)regimen in the treatment of pancreatic cancer and assess its effect on the immune function and long-term survival of patients.METHODS A total of 97 patients who were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and received GS chemotherapy at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University(Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine)from March 2021 to December 2021 were included in the retrospective analysis.Among them,41 patients received APS combined with GS chemotherapy,and 56 patients received GS chemotherapy only.The recent efficacy,immune function,adverse reactions,and long-term survival were compared among these patients.RESULTS After 4 cycles of treatment,the objective response rate of patients receiving the combined therapy of APS and GS was 51.22%,and the disease control rate(DCR)was 56.10%,higher than those of patients receiving the monotherapy with GS alone(30.36%and 35.71%,respectively).Besides,the percentages of CD3+T cells(50.18%±9.57%)and CD4+T cells(31.52%±5.33%)in the peripheral blood of patients receiving the combined therapy of APS and GS were higher compared with those treated with GS regimen alone[(44.06%±8.55%)and(26.01%±7.83%),respectively].Additionally,the incidences of leukopenia,thrombocytopenia,and fatigue in patients receiving the combined therapy of APS and GS were significantly lower than those in patients receiving the monotherapy of GS alone(17.07%,9.76%,31.71%vs 37.50%,28.57%,60.71%).Moreover,the median survival time of patients receiving the combined therapy of APS and GS was 394 days,significantly longer than that of patients receiving the mono-therapy of GS alone(339 days)(hazard ratio:0.66;95%CI:0.45-0.99;P=0.036).All these differences were statistically si-gnificant(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combined therapy of APS and GS improved the recent efficacy and long-term survival of patients with pancreatic cancer and alleviated chemotherapy-induced immune suppression and adverse reactions.

Network pharmacology and molecular dynamics study of the effect of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair on diabetic kidney disease

BACKGROUND Diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is the primary cause of end-stage renal disease.The Astragalus-Coptis drug pair is frequently employed in the management of DKD.However,the precise molecular mechanism underlying its therapeutic effect remains elusive.AIM To investigate the synergistic effects of multiple active ingredients in the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair on DKD through multiple targets and pathways.METHODS The ingredients of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair were collected and screened using the TCMSP database and the SwissADME platform.The targets were predicted using the SwissTargetPrediction database,while the DKD differential gene expression analysis was obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database.DKD targets were acquired from the GeneCards,Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man database,and DisGeNET databases,with common targets identified through the Venny platform.The protein-protein interaction network and the“disease-active ingredient-target”network of the common targets were constructed utilizing the STRING database and Cytoscape software,followed by the analysis of the interaction relationships and further screening of key targets and core active ingredients.Gene Ontology(GO)function and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichments were performed using the DAVID database.The tissue and organ distributions of key targets were evaluated.PyMOL and AutoDock software validate the molecular docking between the core ingredients and key targets.Finally,molecular dynamics(MD)simulations were conducted to simulate the optimal complex formed by interactions between core ingredients and key target proteins.RESULTS A total of 27 active ingredients and 512 potential targets of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair were identified.There were 273 common targets between DKD and the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair.Through protein-protein interaction network topology analysis,we identified 9 core active ingredients and 10 key targets.GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses revealed that Astragalus-Coptis drug pair treatment for DKD involves various biological processes,including protein phosphorylation,negative regulation of apoptosis,inflammatory response,and endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response.These pathways are mainly associated with the advanced glycation end products(AGE)-receptor for AGE products signaling pathway in diabetic complications,as well as the Lipid and atherosclerosis.Molecular docking and MD simulations demonstrated high affinity and stability between the core active ingredients and key targets.Notably,the quercetin-AKT serine/threonine kinase 1(AKT1)and quercetin-tumor necrosis factor(TNF)protein complexes exhibited exceptional stability.CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that DKD treatment with the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair involves multiple ingredients,targets,and signaling pathways.We propose a novel approach for investigating the molecular mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of the Astragalus-Coptis drug pair on DKD.Furthermore,we suggest that quercetin is the most potent active ingredient and specifically targets AKT1 and TNF,providing a theoretical foundation for further exploration of pharmacologically active ingredients and elucidating their molecular mechanisms in DKD treatment.

Protective effect of Solanum Nigrum Linn green fruit ethanolic extract on alcoholic liver injury in mice

Alcoholic liver injury is a liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption,which can lead to chronic liver disease death.Solanum Nigrum Linn taste bitter,cold,has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification,promoting blood and detumescence.Solanum Nigrum Linn fruit contains a variety of antioxidant enzymes,can remove the body produced by aerobic metabolism harmful substances.In this paper,a model of alcohol-induced liver injury in C57BL/6 mice was established to evaluate the protective effect of Solanum Nigrum Linn green fruit(SNGF)ethanolic extract on alcohol-induced liver injury.H&E staining and oil red O(ORO)staining showed that hepatic lobules were clearly demarcated,vacuoles were significantly reduced and lipid droplets were reduced in SNGF ethanolic extract treatment group.Serum levels of TC,TG,LDH,TBA,AKP,ALT and AST were decreased in the SNGF ethanolic extract treatment group,and SNGF ethanolic extract could clear reactive oxygen species(ROS)in time.MDA content was signifi cantly decreased after SNGF ethanolic extract treatment,while superoxide dismutase(SOD)and GSH-Px contents were increased after SNGF ethanolic extract treatment.These results suggest that SNGF ethanolic extract has a protective effect on alcohol-induced liver injury.

大蕉(Musaparadisiaca ABB Linn.)花序愈伤组织的诱导及其体细胞胚发生

大蕉未成熟雄花接种到胚性愈伤组织诱导培养基中,4￣5个月后可诱导出胚性愈伤组织,并可在继代培养基上增殖。胚性愈伤组织转移到体细胞胚诱导培养基中可诱导出体细胞胚。体细胞胚在成熟培养基上培养2个月后转移到含有0.2mg·L-16-BA的分化培养基上可以萌发,进而形成再生植株。组织学切片证明所诱导的愈伤组织是胚性组织,其所产生的体胚具有典型的单子叶植物体细胞胚的组织结构。

A Preliminary Phylogenetic Study of the Subgenus Pogonophace ( Astragalus ) in China Based on ITS Sequence Data

The internal transcribed spacers (ITS) (including ITS1, 5.8S rRNA gene and ITS2) of Caragana roborovskyi and eight species of subgenus Pogonophace ( Astragalus) were sequenced, and analyzed together with other ITS data (from GenBank) of 48 species representing Astragalus and 12 related genera. The results of phylogenctic analyses suggest that the subgenus Pogonophace is not a monophyletic group. Sect. Sesbanella (Astragalus hoantchy and A. dshimensis) and other species of Pogonophace are nested within different major clades in the phylogenetic tree. The species of sections Bibracteola, Phyllolobium and Trichostylus compose a monophyletic group with a close relationship to subtribe Coluteinae instead of Astragalus. Astragalus tribulifolius and A. tanguticus might be a vicariant species pair as inferred by the ITS data.

ISOFLAVONES FROM ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS

Two new isoflavones (8, 3'-dihydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyisoflavone, odoratin-7-0-[3-D-glu-copyranoside) and four known isoflavones (formononetin, 7,3'-dihydroxy-8,4'-dimethoxyisoflavone, calycosin, calycosin-7-0-(3-D-glucopyranoside) were isolated from the roots of Astragalus mem-branaceus (Fisch.) Bunge. Their structures were established by spectral analysis.

Study on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Calophyllum inophyllum Linn.

[Objective] The experiment aimed to research the photosynthetic characteristics of Calophyllum inophyllum Linn.and the relations between Calophyllum inophyllum Linn. and ecological factors.[Method] The portable photosynthesis system(Li-6400) was used to determine photosynthetic characteristics of 6-year-old Calophyllum inophyllum Linn.[Result] Both the leaf net photosynthetic rate change and diurnal variation of transpiration rate were single peak type.The relations among the leaf net photosynthetic rate of Calophyllum inophyllum Linn.and photosynthetically active radiation,CO2 concentration and other relevant ecological factors(including transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, difference of vapour pressure and leaf temperature) were two quadratic linear relations.[Conclusion] Calophyllum inophyllum Linn. preferred strong light irradiation and high temperature environment and the experiment has provided foundations for ecological and commercial cultivations.

Genetic Variability of Astragalus sinicus L. Based on ISSR Markers

Genetic relationships among 22 accessions of Astragalus sinicus L. col ect-ed from different provinces of China were analyzed by inter-simple sequence repeat （ISSR） markers. The results showed that 10 highly reproducible ISSR fragments a-mong 40 primers were screened. Using these primers, a total of 684 ISSR frag-ments from 500 to 3 000 bp were amplified, and 59.2% of them showed polymor-phic by unweighted pair-group method with arithmetic （UPGMA） analysis. It revealed that the 22 accessions had a similarity range from 0.63 to 0.95, and existed biolog-ical diversities. Based on cluster and principal coordinate analyses, al accessions could be divided into four distinct groups.

Study on Pollinating Insects of Astragalus membranaceus (Ficsh) Bunge

[Objective The aim was to study species and pollinating characters of Astragalus membranaceus(Ficsh)Bunge pollinating insects and lay a theory foundation for the breeding of Astragalus membranaceus(Ficsh)Bunge.[Method] With Astragalus membranaceus(Ficsh)Bunge as research object,the species of pollinating insect and pollination behavior were investigated.[Result] There were 16 pollinating insect species,among which,Bombus ignitus,Bombus lucoru,Apis sp.,Betasyrphus serarius(wiedemann)and Colias erate(Esper)we...

Adaptability Comparison of Chinese Milk Vetch (Astragalus sinicus) Varieties for Double-rice Cropping System in Hunan

Five Chinese milk vetch（Astragalus sinicus） varieties were selected to make a comparison in order to screen effective varieties which could suit for the double-rice cropping system of Hunan Province. The results showed that the growth period of Xiangzi 2 is shorter than that of Xiangfei 2, Xiangfei 3 and Yujiangdaye,and is similar to that of Xinyang Chinese milk vetch. The full-bloom stage of Xiangzi 2 is also similar to Xinyang variety and obviously earlier than that of the other three varieties. The fresh grass yield of Xiangzi 2 in full-bloom stage is 23 842.5kg/hm^2, which increases by 39.9% compared with Xinyang variety. Nitrogen content in the fresh grass of Xiangzi 2 is higher than that of the other four varieties. In conclusion, Xiangzi 2 is an extremely early-blossoming and early-maturing Chinese milk vetch variety with moderate fresh grass yield, high nutrient contents, stable characters and wide adaptability. So, Xiangzi 2 is suitable for planting in double-rice cropping region in Hunan Province and other same latitude regions which have similar ecological conditions.

四川省及重庆市绣球属(Hydrangea Linn.)的分类研究(I)——研究历史及地理分布

对绣球属在绣球花 (亚 )科中的位置以及绣球属的研究历史作了综述 ,并对其地理分布作了讨论 ;据广义虎耳草科的rbcL序列资料的分支分析、绣球花科的rbcL序列资料的分支分析、绣球花科种子形态学特征、绣球亚科的脉序研究以及绣球花亚科花粉形态特征 ,推测绣球属可能在绣球花亚科演化上处于一个中心位置 ,与其它各属有着十分亲缘的关系 .绣球属在四川省及重庆市有 18种及 4变种 ,可明确地划分为 4个组 ,即离瓣组 (Sect.Peta lanthae (Maxim .)Wei)、挂苦子组 (Sect.Heteromallae (Rehd .)Wei)、绣球组 (Sect.Hydrangea)和冠盖组 (Sect.Calyptran theMaxim .) .在四川省及重庆市该属广泛分布 ,特别是在四川盆地周围海拔高于 10 0 0m的高山上分布种类较多 。

鸡冠花(Celosia cristata Linn)对Cs和Sr的胁迫反应及其积累特征

通过水培试验研究了不同浓度133Cs和88Sr对鸡冠花(Celosia cristata Linn)幼苗株高、根长、叶绿素和丙二醛等的影响及植株对2种元素的积累特征。结果表明,低浓度(0.1和0.5mmol/L)133Cs和88Sr处理下,鸡冠花幼苗的株高和根长与对照无显著差异,但高浓度(1.0和5.0mmol/L)的133Cs和88Sr会抑制其生长;鸡冠花幼苗的叶片、茎段和根部干重随着133Cs和88Sr处理浓度的增加而减少。133Cs和88Sr在鸡冠花幼苗体内的分布均为根部>茎段>叶片。随核素133Cs和88Sr浓度的上升,鸡冠花幼苗叶绿素含量均呈先升再降趋势,而MDA含量呈先降后升趋势。

欧洲千里光(Senecio vulgaris Linn.)对干旱环境的适应

采用石蜡切片法,研究了欧洲千里光(Senecio vulgaris Linn.)营养器官的显微结构,以探讨其对干旱环境的适应性特点。结果表明:根和茎木质部导管发达,提高了输导能力;薄壁组织丰富,提高了储水能力;叶片表皮细胞外切向壁角质层发达,有利于减少水分散失;同化组织发达,能够适应干旱环境对光合作用的负面影响。欧洲千里光长期生活在干旱环境中,产生了许多适应性结构。

高氮磷胁迫下菖蒲(Acorus calamus Linn.)通气组织和根系释氧的响应

以湿地植物菖蒲为研究对象,在水培条件下观察3个浓度梯度的氮磷污水(处理组1、2、3依次为N:40 mg/L、P:4 mg/L;N:80 mg/L、P:8 mg/L;N:120 mg/L、P:12 mg/L)对其胁迫后的根系释氧和通气组织的变化规律,研究发现高氮磷胁迫明显抑制菖蒲株高和根系长度的生长,减少植物根系数量;高氮磷胁迫还可以增加植物根系释氧量和促进根系通气组织形成,由于根系长度和数量的减少,处理组的根系释氧总量不及对照组;高氮磷胁迫不改变菖蒲根系释氧趋势,根尖最大,离根尖越远释氧越小.研究还发现,根尖释氧量大小和通气组织呈正相关,根基和根中部释氧量与通气组织关系不显著,说明植物通气组织的形式更有利于根尖释氧.

基于分形方法探讨槭属(Acer Linn.)植物叶片的形态多样性及其系统学意义

采用数量性状测量法分析了槭属(Acer Linn.)8种1变种1变型的叶片形态性状差异,并采用分形方法对供试种类局部叶脉和叶片轮廓进行分维值计算;在此基础上,对供试槭属植物叶片的形态多样性进行比较,并讨论了分形理论在叶片形态特征的定量分析及植物系统学研究中的意义。叶片数量性状的测量结果表明:供试种类叶片的矩形度和叶形系数呈显著正相关,纵横轴比与一级脉角呈显著负相关,这些叶片形态参数的变异程度与叶片的形态多样性有关,虽然能在一定程度上反映槭属植物的叶形及叶脉结构变化,但难以充分反映叶片的变异细节及本质特征。分维值的计算结果表明:供试种类的叶片轮廓和局部叶脉的分维值呈显著负相关;叶片轮廓分维值在种间及种内均有显著差异(P<0.05),但部分种类间局部叶脉分维值差异不显著(P>0.05);鸡爪槭(A.palmatum Thunb.)的叶片轮廓和局部叶脉的分维值变异系数显著高于其他供试种类,表明其种内叶片变异的多样性相对较高。根据叶片轮廓和局部叶脉的分维值,可将供试种类分为4类:鸡爪槭、红枫〔A.palmatum f.atropurpureum(Van Houtte)Schwerim〕和羽裂槭〔A.palmatum var.dissectum(Thunb.)Miq.〕归为一类,锐角槭(A.acutum W.P.Fang)、色木槭(A.mono Maxim.)、茶条槭(A.ginnala Maxim.)、三角槭(A.buergerianum Miq.)和中华槭(A.sinense Pax)归为一类,建始槭(A.henryi Pax)和樟叶槭(A.cinnamomifolium Hayata)各自归为一类。研究结果揭示:通过叶缘和叶脉的分形分析可以定量反映植物叶片的形态多样性,建议将叶片轮廓分维值和局部叶脉分维值分别作为种水平和属水平的分类依据;此外,分形方法也为定量化研究和评价不同叶片类型的演化程度提供了可行的途径。

美人蕉(Canna indica Linn)镉胁迫的抗氧化机理

采用水培的方式,探讨了不同Cd2+水平(0、1、2.5、7.5、15 mg.L-1)对美人蕉生物量、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化物酶(POD)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性以及丙二醛(MDA)、谷胱甘肽(GSH)、植物螯合肽(PCs)、酸溶性SH、Cd含量的影响。结果表明,1 mg.L-1的Cd显著提高了美人蕉的生物量(p<0.05),促进了美人蕉的生长。随着Cd2+浓度的提高,SOD、POD、CAT活性以及MDA含量显著增加(p<0.05),表明美人蕉受到了活性氧物质的胁迫。美人蕉中GSH、PCs、SH含量也随Cd2+含量的增加而增加,表明Cd胁迫诱导了PCs的产生,有利于降低Cd对植物体本身的毒害,且根系中的含量均高于叶片。美人蕉中Cd含量随着Cd浓度的增加而显著增加,在15 mg.L-1处理时,地上部Cd含量达到555.4 mg.kg-1,表明美人蕉对Cd有较强的富集能力。