山东省菟丝子属植物新分布记录种——原野菟丝子(Cuscuta campestris Yuncker)

【目的】中药材菟丝子为旋花科Convolvulaceae植物南方菟丝子Cuscuta australis或菟丝子Cuscuta chinensis的干燥成熟种子,以山东和河南产区品质为好。为了菟丝子商品药材的鉴别并保证菟丝子商品药材的纯正性提供重要参考。【方法】在山东省开展了山东省草本植物种质资源普查。【结果】通过野外调查发现旋花科菟丝子属植物1个新分布记录种,即原野菟丝子Cuscuta campestris。【结论】为菟丝子药材的进一步开发利用奠定基础。

An Antioxidant Acidic Polysaccharide from Cuscuta chinensis

An acidic polysaccharide, H2, was isolated from the alkali-extract CHC of seeds of Cuscuta chinensis Lam. with the molecular weight more than 1.0 x 10(6). Chemical and spectroscopic studies led to the structure determination as follows: the backbone chain consists of 1, 6-linked-beta -D Galp, 1,4-linked-X -D Galp, 1,4-linked-beta -D GalA and 1,2- or 1,4-linked-beta -L Rhap having branching points at position O-3 of some 1,6-linked-beta -D Galp residues (one among eight) and O-4 or O-2 of 1,2- or 1,4-linked-beta -L Rhap residues to terminal beta -D-galactopyranose. The side chains composed of terminal Galp, 1,6-linked-beta -D Galp, 1,4-linked beta -D Galp and 1,3,6-linked-beta -D Galp also linked at position O-3 of 1,6-linked-beta -D Galp residues in the backbone chain. beta -L-arabinofuranosyl and terminal beta -L-rhamnopyranosyl residues existed in the periphery of this polysaccharide linked to O-3 of 1,6-linked-beta -D Galp residues in the backbone chain and the side chains. The polysaccharide H2 increased significantly the survival rate of PC12 cells indicating that it had protective effects against H2O2 insult.

Research Progress on Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Effect of Semen Cuscutae

In this paper,by summarizing the literature in recent years,it is considered that the chemical constituents of S.cuscutae are mainly flavonoids.The main pharmacological effects include improving osteoporosis,improving ovarian function,improving drug-induced reproductive toxicity,regulating spermatogenic cell apoptosis,resisting liver fibrosis,resisting inflammation,improving cardiovascular function,protecting fetus,protecting synapses and so on.By summarizing the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of S.cuscutae,this study aims to better study the mechanism of anti-osteoporosis based on the fact that S.cuscutae has the function of tonifying liver and kidney.

日本菟丝子(Cuscuta japonica)寄生对加拿大一枝黄花(Solidago canadensis)生理生态特性的影响

调查发现，野外有日本菟丝子（Cuscuta japonica）寄生于加拿大一枝黄花（Solidago canadensis）植株的现象，被寄生的加拿大一枝黄花植株矮小，叶片枯黄，生长严重受阻。在实验控制条件下，观测了日本菟丝子寄生后加拿大一枝黄花生理生态特性的相关指标，并对寄主进行了解剖观察，探讨了应用日本菟丝子防除加拿大一枝黄花的可行性。结果表明：（1）日本菟丝子可以寄生于加拿大一枝黄花的茎及叶片，寄生根能够穿过加拿大一枝黄花表皮、皮层直至髓部，从寄主植株吸收水分和养分，使自身生物量得到增加，并严重影响了寄主的生长；（2）寄生50～60d后，被寄生植株最大光合速率只有对照的58．81％，而光合补偿点则为对照的153．39％；脯氨酸和丙二醛含量分别为对照的2．88和1．29倍，可溶性蛋白、可溶性总糖含量则分别下降了43．45％、44．47％；（3）金华地区，自然条件下生长的加拿大一枝黄花一般在9月中旬现蕾，10月中旬进入盛花期，而被寄生植株直到10月下旬才开始现蕾，花序长度不到正常植株的10％，当菟丝子生物量（干重）超过加拿大一枝黄花植株的13．14％时该植株不能开花结实。从实验结果看，日本菟丝子寄生可以严重影响加拿大一枝黄花的营养生长和开花结实。因此，利用日本菟丝子有望成为防治加拿大一枝黄花危害的一种辅助手段。

田野菟丝子(Cuscuta campestris)寄生对薇甘菊(Mikania micrantha)入侵群落土壤微生物生物量和酶活性的影响

比较分析了广东省内伶仃岛薇甘菊未入侵群落、薇甘菊入侵群落、田野菟丝子刚寄生的薇甘菊入侵群落和田野菟丝子寄生3 a的薇甘菊入侵群落的土壤化学特性、微生物生物量碳氮磷及土壤酶活性的变化,旨在探讨薇甘菊入侵如何改变土壤特性及田野菟丝子的寄生如何改变薇甘菊入侵地土壤特性。薇甘菊入侵群落土壤的pH值(6.046)、有机碳(35.937 g.kg-1)、全氮(2.449 g.kg-1)、有机氮(2.383 g.kg-1)和氨态氮(0.051 g.kg-1)含量要显著地高于薇甘菊未入侵群落土壤(5.593,29.512g.kg-1,0.800 g.kg-1,0.722 g.kg-1,0.043 g.kg-1),而土壤硝态氮含量(0.015 g.kg-1)要显著地低于薇甘菊未入侵群落土壤(0.033 g.kg-1),土壤全磷和有效磷没有明显的差异;薇甘菊入侵群落土壤的微生物生物量碳、氮、磷、土壤酸性磷酸酶、脲酶和β-D-葡萄糖苷酶活性要显著地高于薇甘菊未入侵群落土壤。田野菟丝子寄生可以使薇甘菊入侵地的土壤pH值(5.634)、有机碳(27.225 g.kg-1)、全氮(1.836 g.kg-1)、有机氮(1.793 g.kg-1)和氨态氮(0.024 g.kg-1)含量显著性下降,对于全磷、有效磷和硝态氮则无明显影响;同时田野菟丝子寄生可以使土壤微生物生物量碳、氮、磷、土壤酸性磷酸酶、脲酶及β-D-葡萄糖苷酶活性显著下降,但改变后的土壤与未入侵地之间仍具有一定的差异。田野菟丝子寄生达3 a的薇甘菊入侵地的土壤总有机碳(35.719 g.kg-1)、全氮(2.356 g.kg-1)、有机氮(2.304 g.kg-1)和氨态氮(0.040 g.kg-1)含量相对于寄生早期显著增加,有机碳、全氮、有机氮等含量恢复到薇甘菊入侵地的水平,与未入侵地之间存在显著性差异;田野菟丝子寄生时间对土壤微生物生物量氮磷及土壤酸性磷酸酶和β-D-葡萄糖苷酶活性无显著性影响,但微生物生物量碳及脲酶活性显著升高,甚至超出薇甘菊入侵地。薇甘菊入侵可以改变土壤微生物生物量和酶活性,最终改变土壤化学特性,有利于其入侵;而田野菟丝子寄生可以打破土壤微生物生态系统的动态平衡,引起土壤微生物生物量和酶活性的改变,而最终又引起土壤化学特性的改变。此研究结果对于评价薇甘菊入侵的后果、田野菟丝子防治的可能机制及带来的后果具有重要的意义。

Effects of flavonoids from Semen Cuscutae on the reproductive system in male rats

Aim: To evaluate the effects of the flavonoids extracted from the Semen Cuscutae (FSC) on the reproductive and en-docrine functions in male rats. Methods: (1) FSC were obtained from the semen of Cuscuta sinensis Lam throughsolvent extraction and polyamide columnar chromatography; (2) Effect of FSC on the reproductive organs was assessedin immature rats. Rats were administered FSC through gastric gavage at a dose of 300 mg/kg per day for 7 days and theweights of testis, epididymis, seminal vesicle and pituitary gland were then observed; (3) To observe the effect of FSCon the reproductive endocrine function: same dose level of FSC was given to male rats of different age groups for 7days; on day 8, the plasma testosterone (T), estradiol (E_2) and LH were determined by RIA, the specific binding ofLH was estimated and the testes were weighed. (4) Effect of FSC on LH secretion was assessed in vitro on culturedadenohypophysis. (5) Effect of FSC on T secretion was assessed in vitro on Leydig cell culture. Results: FSC in-creased the weights of testis, epididymis and pituitary gland, and stimulated T and LH secretion both in vitro and inimmature rats. Conclusion: FSC invigorates the reproductive system and reproductive endocrine function in male rats.

Cuscuta属6个种快速检疫特征

对菟丝子属 6个种的植株、花、果 ,特别是对花冠、雄蕊、鳞片、子房、花柱的形态特征 ,果实的开裂方式、种子的大小、花纹、晕轮和种脐的形状等进行了较为系统的观察研究 ,为检疫鉴定。

Ex vivo relaxation effect of Cuscuta chinensis extract on rabbit corpus cavernosum

The effect of Cuscuta chinensis extract on the rabbit penile corpus cavernosum （PCC） was evaluated in the present study. Penises obtained from healthy male New Zealand white rabbits （2.5-3.0 kg） were precontracted with phenylephrine （Phe, 10 pmol I^-1） and then treated with various concentrations of Cuscuta chinensis extract （1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mg ml^-1）. The change in penile tension was recorded, and cyclic nucleotides in the PCC were measured by radioimmunoassay （RIA）. The interaction between Cuscuta chinensis and sildenafil was also evaluated. The result indicated that the PCC relaxation induced by Cuscuta chinensis extract was concentration-dependent. Pre-treatment with an nitric oxide synthase （NOS） inhibitor （No〉 nitro-L-arginine-methyl ester, L-NAME）, a guanylyl cyclase inhibitor （1H-[1,2,4]oxadiazolo[4,3-a]quinoxalin-l-one, ODQ）, or a protein kinase A inhibitor （KT 5720） did not completely inhibit the relaxation. Incubation of penile cavernous tissue with the Cuscuta chinensis extract significantly increased cyclic guanosine monophosphate （cGMP） and cyclic adenosine monophosphate （cAMP） in the PCC. Moreover, the Cuscuta chinensis extract significantly enhanced sildenafil-induced PCC relaxation. In conclusion, the Cuscuta chinensis extract exerts a relaxing effect on penile cavernous tissue in part by activating the NO-cGMP pathway, and it may improve erectile dysfunction （ED）, which does not completely respond to sildenafil citrate.

田野菟丝子Cuscuta campestris的研究

本文描述了田野菟丝子的形态特征,研究了田野菟丝子的生物学特性与危害性,提出了检疫防治的对策.

Finger Printing and Quantitative Analysis of <i>Cuscuta chinensis</i>Flavonoid Contents from Different Hosts by RP-HPLC

Background: Cuscuta spp. known as dodders, have been used as traditional medicines in eastern and southern Asian countries for many disorders such as gastrointestinal, respiratory, endocrine, skin and neurological diseases (Drug of mania). Flavonoids are the main biologically active constituents in Cuscuta genus especially in C. chinensis. Our aim in this study was to identify and discriminate between C. chinensis samples which were collected from different hosts, by using the pattern recognition aided fingerprint analysis and comparison of the content of four major flavonoids (hyperoside, rutin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol). Material and methods: Samples were collected from nine different plants in the same time and place, dried, grinded and extracted with methanol (80%) by repeated maceration. Extractions were evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography analysis and fingerprinting. Results: Beside chromatographic fingerprint using similarity index, we compared the content of 4 major flavonoids (hyperoside, rutin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol) of C. chinensis samples on different hosts. Coclusion: The results showed that there were significant differences between the content of four major flavonoids of nine C. chinensis samples, but chromatographic fingerprint by similarity index of more than 0.88, showed that the sample consistency was similar. So, it was suggested that combination of chromatographic fingerprint and the content determination of major flavonoids could be used to evaluate the quality control of C. chinensis from different hosts.

Identification and determination of (+)-sesamin in Semen Cuscutae by capillary GC and GC-MS

(+)-Sesamin was found in Semen Cuscutae for the first time. A rapid and simple approach for the analysis of(+)-sesamin in different sources of Semen Cuscutae is proposed, which used GC-FID for the determination of(+)-sesamin and CC-MS for its identification. The result suggested that this approach could be used to identify Semen Cuscutae from various sources based on the different content of(+)-sesamin in them.

Effect of Mechanical and Chemical Scarification on Germination of Dodder (Cuscuta campestris Yunck.) Seed

Experiments were carried out to evaluate the effect of seed treatment on germination of Cuscuta campestris. This may provide the possible ways to overcome the problem of dormancy in Cuscuta campestris. The experiments were conducted in the Laboratory of Crop Production and Horticulture, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, using mechanical scarification and tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid (H2SO4). For the mechanical scarification the treatments were unscarified, scarified using sandpaper and scarified using gravel arranged in a completely randomized design (CRD) and replicated four times. For the tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid (H2SO4) scarification, the treatment of control, 9:1, 7:3, 1:1, 4:6, 3:7, 2:8 and 1:9 H2SO4 were laid out in a Split plot design and replicated three times. The mechanical scarification was not significant (P ≤ 0.05), a rapid increase of germination from day 3 to day 9 was observed, and the highest rate of germination percentage (14% - 22%) obtained on day 9. Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid treatment of 4:6 concentrations significantly gave the highest C. campestris seeds germination percentage (40.07%) compared with the rest of the treatments, while the time of soaking the seeds in the tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid showed that soaking the seeds for 1 minute significantly gave the highest percentage germination (39.98%) of C. campestris compared with the 3 and 5 minutes soaking treatments. It can be concluded that sulphuric acid of 4:6 concentrations treatments has the potentiality to break dormancy of C. campestris seeds.

Study of Cuscuta chinensis Lam. in Nuhuang Fuzheng Oral Liquid by Thin Layer Chromatography

[Objectives] To better control the quality of Nuhuang Fuzheng Oral Liquid and study the main component Cuscuta chinensis Lam.by Thin Layer Chromatography. [Methods] Through changing the treatment methods of the test sample solution,proportion of the developing solvent and sample application volume,taking the spot resolution,definition,and Rf value,optimal Thin Layer Chromatography conditions were screened for Cuscuta chinensis Lam. [Results] After the test sample solution passing the neutral alumina column,it was extracted two times using the ethyl acetate. Methanol was added to dissolve. Benzene-ethyl acetate-formic acid( 5∶5∶2.5) was used as developing solvent.And ammonia fumigation was carried out to develop color. In the thin layer chromatograph obtained through these conditions,Nuhuang Fuzheng Oral Liquid test sample solution showed the same stripe in the same position of the control drug chromatogram and there was no obvious tailing phenomenon and the spot was clear. [Conclusions] The thin layer chromatography identification conditions can be used as the method for quality control of Cuscuta chinensis Lam. in Nuhuang Fuzheng Oral Liquid.

Chemical Constituents from the Whole Plant of Cuscuta reflexa

Two new 2H-pyran-2-one glucosides,cuscutarosides A(1)and B(2),and one new steroidal glucoside,7β-methoxy-β-sitosterol 3-O-β-glucopyranoside(3),together with 12 known compounds(4-15)were isolated from the whole plant of Cuscuta reflexa(Convolvulaceae)collected from Myanmar.The chemical structures of these new compounds were elucidated based on extensive spectroscopic analysis.The antiobesity activity of these isolates was evaluated using porcine pancreatic lipase(PPL),and the antiplatelet aggregation activity was screened using rabbit platelets induced by thrombin,platelet-activating factor(PAF),arachidonate(AA),or collagen.7β-Methoxy-β-sitosterol 3-O-β-glucopyranoside(3)showed weak PPL inhibitory activity.Cuscutaroside A(1),its acetylated derivative(1a),and scrophenoside B(8)showed weak inhibitory activity against rabbit platelet aggregation induced by collagen.Compound 1a also showed inhibitory activity against rabbit platelet aggregation induced by AA.

A Textual Research on Materia Medica of Origin of Orthonym and Synonym of Cuscutae Semen

A textual research on materia medica of origin of orthonym and synonym of Cuscutae Semen and synonym of Nu Luo was conducted in this study,and the trade name,regional synonym and nickname of Cuscutae Semen were reviewed.The records of orthonym and synonym of Cuscutae Semen in the past dynasties,and the first published literature and writing date of orthodox and synonym were summarized.The textual research showed that Nu Luo and Cuscutae Semen were not the same plant,which had positive significance for the identification of the origin and modern application of Cuscutae Semen.

不同品种大豆(Glycine max L.)对中国菟丝子(Cuscuta chinensis)寄生的生理生态响应

田间条件下观察了中国菟丝子危害14个大豆品种的差异,随后选择受中国菟丝子危害差异显著的3个品种与中国菟丝子混种,探讨田间条件下中国菟丝子危害这3个品种大豆植株的生理生态效应。实验显示:在寄生关系确立前,受危害重的大豆品种植株的光合色素含量和净光合速率、总黄酮和植株全氮的含量比受危害轻的品种高,而可溶性糖的含量则相反。在寄生关系确立后,危害重的品种植株光合色素含量和净光合速率、总黄酮和植株全氮的含量下降,可溶性糖含量则是危害程度愈重,升幅愈大。在相同栽培条件下,中国菟丝子生物量为:危害重的大豆植株>危害轻的大豆品种植株,同时受危害重的大豆品种植株的生物量下降也大,但中国菟丝子生物量与寄生大豆植株生物量下降量的百分比为:受危害重的品种<受危害轻的品种。结果表明:中国菟丝子在大豆品种间的寄生差异与大豆品种光合作用、次生代谢、同化物质合成和氮含量指标的变化有关,受中国菟丝子影响后大豆品种间的这些生理指标的差异进一步扩大。

An acyltransferase gene that putatively functions in anthocyanin modification was horizontally transferred from Fabaceae into the genus Cuscuta

Horizontal gene transfer(HGT) refers to the flow of genetic materials to non-offspring,and occasionally HGT in plants can improve the adaptation of organisms in new niches due to expanded metabolic capability.Anthocyanins are an important group of water-soluble red,purple,or blue secondary metabolites,whose diversity results from modification after the main skeleton biosynthesis.Cuscuta is a stem holoparasitic genus,whose members form direct connection with hosts to withdraw water,nutrients,and macromolecules.Such intimate association is thought to increase the frequency of HGT.By transcriptome screening for foreign genes in Cuscuta australis,we discovered that one gene encoding a putative anthocyanin acyltransferase gene of the BAHD family,which is likely to be involved in anthocyanin modification,was acquired by C.australis from Fabaceae through HGT.The anthocyanin acyltransferase-like(AT-like) gene was confirmed to be present in the genome assembly of C.australis and the transcriptomes of Cuscuta pentagona.The higher transcriptional level in old stems is consistent with its putative function in secondary metabolism by stabilizing anthocyanin at neutral pH and thus HGT of this AT-like gene may have improved biotic and abiotic resistance of Cuscuta.

Research progress on the application of the main components of Cuscuta sinensis in the urogenital system

Cuscuta sinensis is a traditional Chinese medicine commonly used in traditional medicine,known for its liver and kidney tonifying effects,sperm fixing and urine reduction properties,fetus calming abilities,eye brightening qualities,and diarrhea stopping capabilities.Modern pharmacological studies have focused on its chemical components such as flavonoids,polysaccharides,alkaloids,steroids,and other bioactive compounds.These studies have revealed its various pharmacological effects,including hormone secretion regulation,ovulation promotion,sperm protection,testicular development promotion,and sperm formation.It is extensively utilized in the treatment of urological and reproductive system diseases,such as male sexual dysfunction,polycystic ovary syndrome,premature ovarian failure,weak spermatozoa,and infertility.This article provides a review of recent advancements in the application of Cuscuta sinensis in the genitourinary system,aiming to enhance the clinical application of Cuscuta sinensis preparations.

Authenticity Survey of Cuscutae Semen on Markets Using DNA Barcoding

Objective Using authentic raw herbal materials is fundamental to herbal medicine quality. Cuscuta chinensis and C. australis are two important species of Cuscutae Semen recorded in Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Due to having tiny bodies of seeds, it is extremely difficult to differentiate them from adulterants and closely related species by morphologic characteristics, leading to serious safety problems. Methods In this study, we developed a fast and efficient method to identify Cuscutae Semen on the market. First, a total of 207 ITS2 sequences representing 45 related species of Cuscutae Semen were collected to construct a standard DNA barcode database, then 33 commercial samples purchased from markets were analyzed by BLAST, and Neighbor-joining tree was used to verify the efficacy of the database. Results The percentage of counterfeits and adulterants in the 33 commercial samples were up to 69.7%, and only 10 commercial products were found to be genuine. The adulterated species included 11 species （Amaranthus hybridus, Brassica carinata, Brassica juncea var. megarrhiza, Chenopodium album, Corispermum heptapotamicum, Cuscuta alata, Cuscuta japonica, Cuscuta monogyna, Foeniculum vulgare, Glycine max, and Medicago sativa）. Conclusion DNA barcoding is a fast and efficient method to identify Cuscutae Semen on the market.

Effect of the semen extract of Cuscuta chinensis on inflammatory responses in LPS-stimulated BV-2 microglia

AIM: To investigate the anti-inflammatory activities of the semen extract of Cuscuta chinensis Lam.(Cuscutae Semen; CS) on the production of inflammatory mediators, nitric oxide(NO), prostaglandin 2(PGE2), and proinflammatory cytokines in lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-stimulated BV-2 microglia. METHOD: BV-2 cells were treated with CS extract for 30 min, and then stimulated with LPS or without for 24 h. The levels of NO, PGE2 and proinflammatory cytokines were measured by Griess assay and ELISA. The expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS), and cyclooxygenase(COX)-2 mRNA and protein was determined by RT-PCR and Western blot, respectively. The phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2), Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK), and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK), and the nuclear expression of nuclear factor(NF)-κB p65 were investigated by Western blot analysis. RESULTS: CS extract significantly decreased the production of NO and PGE2 by suppressing the expression of iNOS and COX-2 in activated microglia. CS extract decreased the production of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 by down-regulating their transcription levels. In addition, CS extract suppressed the phosphorylation of ERK1/2, JNK, and p38 MAPK, and the nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65 in activated microglia. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that CS extract is capable of suppressing the inflammatory response by microglia activation, suggesting that CS extract has potential in the treatment of brain inflammation.