Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Rhizoma of Polygonum cuspidatum

Aim To establish reliable methods for evaluating the quality of rhizoma of Polygonum cuspidatum( Huzhang in Chinese). Methods TLC and HPLC were employed for the chemical identification and content determination,respectively. Results A qualitative TLC method and a quantitative HPLC method with piceid as the reference substance were established, respectively. With piceid as the reference substance and ethyl acetate-methanol-formic acid-water ( 19:3:0.5:1) as the mobile phase, a TLC method for the identification of Huzhang from the commonly used crude drugs of the same family was also set up. Conclusion The established TLC method can reasonably appraise the quality of the drug and easily distinguish Huzhang from the other commonly used crude drugs of the same family. The HPLC method for determining piceid is simple, reproducible, accurate, and feasible.

尖叶走灯藓(Plagiomnium cuspidatum)叶绿素荧光对复合重金属胁迫的响应

利用快速叶绿素荧光动力学技术研究了Cu2+、Zn2+、Cd2+、Pb2+四种重金属离子复合污染下尖叶走灯藓Plagiomnium cuspidatum(Hedw.)T.Kop.叶绿素荧光动力学以及叶绿素含量的变化。结果显示,重金属胁迫导致尖叶走灯藓PSII反应中心的最大光化学效率(Fv/Fm)、光合机构电子传递的量子产额(ETo/ABS)、捕获的激子将电子传递到电子传递链中超过QA的其它电子受体的概率(ETo/TRo)、单位叶面积的反应中心的数量(RC/CSo)降低。重金属胁迫也显著降低尖叶走灯藓植物体叶绿素a、叶绿素b、总叶绿素含量以及Chla/b的值,降低的程度与重金属浓度和胁迫时间有关。尖叶走灯藓可以耐受10μmol/L浓度的复合重金属污染,在10μmol/L浓度范围内,尖叶走灯藓PSII最大光化学效率Fv/Fm、单位面积有活性反应中心的数目RC/CSO、捕获的激子将电子传递到超过QA的其它电子受体的概率ETO/TRO以及用于电子传递的量子产额ETO/ABS等与对照相比均无明显变化,表明在此浓度范围内,重金属不会对尖叶走灯藓的光合器官造成伤害。50μmol/L和100μmol/L浓度的重金属则造成光合系统的不可逆损伤。

Optimization of extraction and determination of emodin from Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc. products by HPLC-DAD

A uniform experimental design procedure was used to investigate the effects of some operating parameters on the extraction of emodin from Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc. products. Variables tested were volume ratio of material to solvent, size of material, extraction time and temperature and composition of extraction solvent （mixtures of acetone-water）. Each variable was tested at seven levels; 7 experiments were performed in random order. Analyses of the extracts were performed by high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection（HPLC-DAD）. Analytical responses were processed by using a forward regression analysis, in order to find polynomial function describing the relationship between variables and responses. For all the analytes the experimental conditions for providing the highest extraction yield inside the experimental domain considered were found. Finally, a simple, rapid and accurate analytical method was developed for the determination of emodin by high performance liquid chromatography. The separation is achieved within 25 rain on an ODS column using methanol and water as gradient mobiles. Emodin can be quantified by using external standard method detecting at 436 nm. Good linearity is obtained with correlation coefficient exceeding 0.9986 and the detection limit and the quantification limit are 1.53 and 3.23 mg/L respectively. This method shows good reproducibility for the quantification of the emodin with intra-day and inter-day relative standard deviation less than 2.3% and 5.6% respectively. Under optimized extraction conditions, the recovery of the standard is 96.5%. The validated method is successfully applied to quantify the emodin in seven Polygonum cuspidatum sieb. Et zucc. products, which provided an idea for the pre-treatment of determination of active compounds in traditional Chinese medicines.

Network Pharmacology Approach to Uncover the Mechanism Governing the Effect of Polygonum cuspidatum on Hepatoma

Background:As a popular Chinese herbal medicine,polygonum cuspidatum is widely used to treat hepatoma in China.Network pharmacology targets biological networks and analyzes the links between drugs,targets,and diseases in these networks.In this study,network pharmacology was utilized to reveal the potential pharmacological mechanisms of polygonum cuspidatum on hepatoma.Methods:The chemical constituents of polygonum cuspidatum were searched from TCMSP data and target gene names were extracted from UniProt database.The GeneCard,OMIM,PharmGkb,Therapeutic Targets database,and DrugBank database were used to establish a database of hepatoma targets.Common targets for drugs and diseases were obtained from Venn online tools.The protein-protein interaction network was constructed with the STRING database to analyze the related protein interaction relationship.The clusterProfiler R software package was used to enrich the common target proteinsof GO and KEGG to obtained the related functions and pathways.Cytoscape 3.7.2 was used to build a“drug-compound-target-disease”network.Finally,docking of the active components with the core target was carried out.Results:Ten active components of polygonum cuspidatum were obtained,and 108 potential targets for hepatoma were identified.The biological functions of the common target genes of polygonum cuspidatum and hepatoma are shown in GO analysis.Pathways involved in the treatment of hepatoma include virus-related signaling pathways,IL-17 signaling pathways,apoptosis signaling pathways,and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways.Conclusions:The network pharmacology directly shows the“drug-compound-target-disease”effects of polygonum cuspidatum on hepatoma,and provides a basis for studying the mechanism of the effect of polygonum cuspidatum on hepatoma.

Discovery of pulmonary fibrosis inhibitor targeting TGF-b RI in Polygonum cuspidatum by high resolution mass spectrometry with in silico strategy

Pulmonary fibrosis(PF)is an irreversible lung disease that is characterized by excessive scar tissue with a poor median survival rate of 2-3 years.The inhibition of transforming growth factor-β receptor type-I(TGF-β RI)by an appropriate drug may provide a promising strategy for the treatment of this disease.Polygonum cuspidatum(PC)is a well-known traditional Chinese herbal medicine which has an anti-PF effect.Accordingly,a combination of high resolution mass spectrometry with an in silico strategy was developed as a new method to search for potential chemical ingredients of PC that target the TGF-β RI.Based on this strategy,a total of 24 ingredients were identified.Then,absorption,distribution,metabolism,and excretion(ADME)-related properties were subsequently predicted to exclude compounds with potentially undesirable pharmacokinetics behaviour.Molecular docking studies on TGF-β RI were adopted to discover new PF inhibitors.Eventually,a compound that exists in PC known as resveratrol was proven to have excellent biological activity on TGF-β RI,with an IC_(50) of 2.211 μM in vitro.Furthermore,the complex formed through molecular docking was tested via molecular dynamics simulations,which revealed that resveratrol had strong interactions with residues of TGF-β RI.This study revealed that resveratrol has significant potential as a treatment for PF due to its ability to target TGF-β RI.In addition,this research demonstrated the exploration of natural products with excellent biological activities toward specific targets via high resolution mass spectrometry in combination with in silico technology is a promising strategy for the discovery of novel drugs.

Effects of compatibility of Scutellaria baicalensis stems and Polygonum cuspidatum on TRPV1 expression and inflammatory cytokines in rats with acute lung injury

Objective:The protective effect of Scutellaria baicalensis Stems and Polygonum Cuspidatum compatibility on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced acute lung injury(ALI)in rats was studied by observing the expression of TRPV1 and inflammatory cytokines.Methods:48 male SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups:control group,model group,dexamethasone group(5mg/kg)and Scutellaria baicalensis Stems-Polygonum Cuspidatum(3.5,7 and 14g/kg).The administration group was gavaged for 7 days,and the control group and model group were given the same amount of 0.9%sodium chloride.On the 8th day,except the control group,rats in other groups were injected with 8mg/kg LPS through caudal vein to induce Ali model.Take the rat lung tissue 6 hours after modeling,and calculate the wet/dry weight ratio(W/D)of the rat lung tissue;HE staining to observe the pathological changes of lung tissue;Determine the content of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and interleukin-1β(1L-1β)in alveolar lavage fluid(BALF)and the activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD)in serum;Detect the mRNA and protein expression levels of TRPV1 receptor in rat lung tissue.Results:Compared with the model group,Scutellaria baicalensis Stems-Polygonum Cuspidatum can significantly reduce the damage of lung tissue structure and bleeding state,W/D value and TNF-α、IL-1βThe content of TRPV1 decreased,the level of SOD increased,and the mRNA and protein expression of TRPV1 receptor decreased.Conclusion:The combination of Scutellaria baicalensis Stems-Polygonum has a protective effect on acute lung injury in rats,and its mechanism may be related to down-regulating the expression of TRPV1 and inhibiting the levels of TNF-αand IL-1βin inflammatory cells.

The Apoptotic Effect of the Methanol Extract of <i>Polygonum cuspidatum</i>through Up-Regulation Death Receptor 5 and CHOP in HSC-2 Human Oral Cancer Cells

Polygonum cuspidatum is used as a traditional medicinal herb for the therapy of various diseases including several types of cancers. In the present study, we focused on addressing the anti-cancer activity and molecular mechanism of methanol extract of Polygonum cuspidatum (MEPC) in HSC-2 human oral cancer cells. The effect of MEPC on oral cancer cells was estimated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-20yl)-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulphophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium (MTS) assay, 4’-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining and Western blot analysis. MEPC inhibited the cell viability and induced apoptosis through the induction of death receptor (DR) 5. MEPC also increased the expression of C/EBP homologous protein/growth arrest and the DNA damage-inducible gene 153 (CHOP), a transcription factor induced by ER stress. Thus, we concluded that the induction of CHOP leading to DR5 up-regulation is required for the anti-cancer activity of MEPC in HSC-2 cells and MEPC may be a promising drug candidate for oral cancer.

Chemical composition and pharmacological activities of Polygonum cuspidatum

Polygonum cuspidatum is a traditional Chinese medicine,and its medicinal part is dry rhizome.It is mainly used to treat damp heat jaundice,burns,carbuncle,ulcer poisoning,amenorrhea,and snake bite.Recent studies have found that P.cuspidatum also contains active ingredients against coronaviruses.This paper reviews the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of P.cuspidatum,so as to provide a scientific basis for the development and utilization of P.cuspidatum resources in the future.

Preliminary Study on Effects of Anthraquinone Extract of Polygonum cuspidatum on KHV

[Objectives]To study the toxic effect and antiviral activity of anthraquinone extract of Polygonum cuspidatum on infection of Koi herpes virus(KHV).[Methods]The MTT method and CPE microscopy were used to detect the common carp brain(CCB)cytotoxicity of the P.cuspidatum anthraquinone extract in 48 h.Eight groups of different concentrations of the P.cuspidatum anthraquinone extract 1.96,3.91,7.28,15.63,31.25,62.5,125,250μg/mL experimental groups and a control group without drug effect were set up.After determining the maximum non-toxic range of the P.cuspidatum anthraquinone extract,the viral replication inhibition test was carried out.[Results]The concentration of the P.cuspidatum anthraquinone extract 31.25μg/mL was recognized as the maximum non-toxic concentration.The survival rate of CCB cells was higher than 80%,and the toxic dose(CC50)of the drug for 50%cell death was(72.67±2.12)μg/mL.The maximum inhibition rate of the P.cuspidatum anthraquinone extract was 78.63%±5.47%at a concentration of 31.25μg/mL,and the 50%effective drug dose(IC50)for inhibiting the virus was(13.67±0.47)μg/mL,and the therapeutic index(TI)was 5.48±0.49.In the direct virus killing test,the highest virus inhibition rate was 32.21%.[Conclusions]Under the experimental conditions,it can be concluded that the P.cuspidatum anthraquinone extract has high anti-KHV activity,and at the same time.It is expected to lay a theoretical foundation for the research of P.cuspidatum anthraquinone extract against KHV.

虎杖研究进展及质量标志物预测

虎杖是我国常用的大宗中药材,资源丰富且分布较广,具有广阔的开发利用前景。虎杖中化学成分类型丰富,包括二苯乙烯、醌、黄酮等类化合物,虎杖的药理作用主要体现在抗炎、抗氧化、抗病毒、抗菌、抗癌、肝保护、心血管保护、免疫调节等方面。在对其化学成分、药理作用综述的基础上,根据中药质量标志物(Q-marker)理论,从生源途径、化学成分有效性、化学成分可测性及不同配伍环境几方面对虎杖Q-marker进行预测分析,为明确虎杖的Q-marker和制定科学的质量标准提供参考。

虎杖根不同溶剂提取物的抗氧化活性研究

为探究虎杖根6种不同溶剂提取物的抗氧化活性,利用1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼(DPPH)自由基清除法、2,2-二氮-双(3-乙基苯并噻唑-6-磺酸)铵盐(ABTS)自由基清除法和总还原力检测法对6种不同溶剂虎杖根提取物进行抗氧化能力评价。选用抗氧化活性较强的95%乙醇提取物进行细胞层面内源性抗氧化能力的研究,评价其对抗氧化基因Nrf2、SOD、CAT、HO-1的调控作用。结果表明,相较于其他5种提取物,95%乙醇提取物的抗氧化能力最强且具有最高的多酚含量。95%乙醇提取物可显著增加Nrf2、SOD、CAT、HO-1等抗氧化基因的表达。95%虎杖根乙醇提取物具有较好的抗氧化活性,具有开发成为天然抗氧化剂的潜力。

虎杖对湿热证2型糖尿病患者的临床疗效

目的探讨虎杖对湿热证2型糖尿病患者的临床疗效。方法140例患者随机分为对照组和观察组,每组70例,对照组给予常规治疗,观察组在对照组基础上加用虎杖颗粒,疗程8周。检测体质量、BMI、血糖指标(FBG、2 h PG、HbA_(1C)、GA)、血脂指标(TC、TG、HDL-C、LDL-C、ApoA-I、ApoB、ApoA、ApoE、sdLDL-C)、肝功能指标(ALT、AST)、脂肪肝程度、TyG、HSI、中医证候评分和疗效变化。结果观察组中医证候总有效率高于对照组(P<0.01),脂肪肝程度更轻(P<0.01)。治疗后,观察组体质量、BMI、FBG、GA、TG、ApoE、TyG、HSI、ALT、中医证候评分降低(P<0.05,P<0.01),并且2 h PG、TyG、HSI、ALT、中医证候评分低于对照组(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论虎杖可改善湿热证2型糖尿病患者糖脂代谢紊乱,值得临床推广应用。

De novo characterization of the root transcriptome of a traditional Chinese medicinal plant Polygonum cuspidatum

Various active components have been extracted from the root of Polygonum cuspidatum. However, the genetic basis for their activity is virtually unknown. In this study, 25600002 short reads （2.3 Gb） of P. cuspidatum root transcriptome were obtained via lllumina HiSeq 2000 sequencing. A total of 86418 urtigenes were assembled de novo and annotated. Twelve, 18, 60 and 54 unigenes were respectively mapped to the mevalonic acid （MVA）, methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate （MEP）, shikimate and resveratrol biosynthesis pathways, suggesting that they are involved in the biosynthesis of pharmaceutically important anthra- quinone and resveratrol. Eighteen potential UDP-glycosyltransferase unigenes were identified as the candidates most likely to be involved in the biosynthesis of glycosides of secondary metabolites. Identification of relevant genes could be important in eventually increasing the yields of the medicinally useful constituents of the P. cuspidatum root. From the previously published transcriptome data of 19 non-model plant taxa, 1127 shared orthologs were identified and characterized. This information will be very useful for future functional, phylogenetic and evolutionary studies of these plants.

Effects of Polygonum cuspidatum on AMPK-FOXO3α Signaling Pathway in Rat Model of Uric Acid-Induced Renal Damage

Objective: To observe the effects of Chinese medicine(CM) Polygonum cuspidatum(PC) on adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK), forkhead box O3α(FOXO3α), Toll-like receptor-4(TLR4), NACHT, LRR and PYD domains-containing protein 3(NLRP3), and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1) expression in a rat model of uric acid-induced renal damage and to determine the molecular mechanism. Methods: A rat model of uric acid-induced renal damage was established, and rats were randomly divided into a model group, a positive drug group, and high-, medium-, and low-dose PC groups(n=12 per group). A normal group(n=6) was used as the control. Rats in the normal and model groups were administered distilled water(10 m L·kg^(–1)) by intragastric infusion. Rats in the positive drug group and the high-, medium-, and low-dose PC groups were administered allopurinol(23.33 mg·kg^(–1)), and 7.46, 3.73, or 1.87 g·kg^(–1)·d^(–1) PC by intragastric infusion, respectively for 6 to 8 weeks. After the intervention, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, Western blot, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, and immunohistochemistry were used to detect AMPK, FOXO3α, TLR4, NLRP3, and MCP-1 m RNA and protein levels in renal tissue or serum. Results: Compared with the normal group, the m RNA transcription levels of AMPK and FOXO3α in the model group were significantly down-regulated, and protein levels of AMPKα1, pAMPKα1 and FOXO3α were significantly down-regulated at the 6 th and 8 th weeks(P<0.01 or P<0.05). The m RNA transcription and protein levels of TLR4, NLRP3 and MCP-1 were significantly up-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05). Compared with the model group, at the 6 th week, the mRNA transcription levels of AMPK in the high-and medium-dose groups, and protein expression levels of AMPKα1, p AMPKα1 and FOXO3α in the high-dose PC group, AMPKα1 and p AMPKα1 in the mediumdose PC group, and p AMPKα1 in the low-dose PC group were significantly up-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05); the m RNA transcription and protein levels of TLR4 and NLRP3 in the 3 CM groups, and protein expression levels of MCP-1 in the medium-and low-dose PC groups were down-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05). At the 8 th week, the m RNA transcription levels of AMPK in the high-dose PC group and FOXO3α in the medium-dose PC group, and protein levels of AMPKα1, p AMPKα1 and FOXO3α in the 3 CM groups were significantly up-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05); the m RNA transcription levels of TLR4 in the medium-and low-dose PC groups, NLRP3 in the high-and low-dose PC groups and MCP-1 in the medium-and low-dose PC groups, and protein expression levels of TLR4, NLRP3 and MCP-1 in the 3 CM groups were down-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05). Conclusion: PC up-regulated the expression of AMPK and its downstream molecule FOXO3α and inhibited the biological activity of TLR4, NLRP3, and MCP-1, key signal molecules in the immunoinflammatory network pathway, which may be the molecularmechanism of PC to improve hyperuricemia-mediated immunoinflammatory metabolic renal damage.

Comparative analysis of chemical constituents, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of ethylacetate extracts of Polygonum cuspidatum and its endophytic actinomycete, Streptomyces sp. A0916

The present study investigated the chemical composition of ethylacetate extracts from an endophytic actinomycete Streptomyces sp. A0916 and its host Polygonum cuspidatum. A comparative analysis of the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of the extracts was also conducted. 32 compounds of P. cuspidatum and 23 compounds of Streptomyces sp. A0916 were isolated and identified by GC/MS. Antimicrobial activities of the extracts were evaluated using eight microbial strains(3 Gram-positive bacteria, 3 Gram-negative bacteria, and 2 fungi). The Streptomyces sp. A0916 extracts showed a wide range of antimicrobial activities and presented greater antimicrobial effectiveness than the P. cuspidatum extracts. The minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of Streptomyces sp. A0916 extracts against the ampicillin-resistant strain Enterococcus faecium SIIA843 was 32 μg·m L-1. Furthermore, the extracts had greater antimicrobial effect against Gram-positive bacteria than Gram-negative bacteria. Finally, the antioxidant activity of the Streptomyces sp. A0916 extracts was equal to that of the P. cuspidatum extracts. In conclusion, our results suggest that the endophytic actinomycetes of the medicinal plants are an important source of bioactive substances.

虎杖多糖中蛋白去除工艺及多糖的抗炎作用研究

目的优化虎杖多糖提取工艺,研究其对RAW264.7细胞活性的影响以及在脂多糖诱导的炎症过程中的作用机制。方法用Sevage法对虎杖多糖粗提取物中游离蛋白进行处理,然后进行单因素实验,最后利用响应面法筛选虎杖多糖提取及除蛋白方案。将RAW264.7细胞分为正常组和不同浓度虎杖多糖组(5、10、20、40、80、120μg·mL^(-1)),采用CCK-8试剂盒检测虎杖多糖对细胞活力的影响。将RAW264.7细胞分为空白组,模型组(100μg·L^(-1)脂多糖),不同浓度给药组(20、40、80μg·mL^(-1)虎杖多糖溶液),采用ELISA试剂盒检测肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素-(IL-6)分泌水平;采用Western blot法检测TLR4、MyD88、NF-κBp65蛋白表达水平。结果筛选得虎杖多糖最优提取方案为Sevage试剂与供试液体积比1∶4、振摇强度8档、振摇时间12 min、除蛋白4次。虎杖多糖质量浓度在20~40μg·mL^(-1)内使细胞活力显著提升,对RAW264.7细胞生长有明显促进作用。与空白组相比,模型组细胞活力升高,TNF-α和IL-6分泌水平及TLR4、NF-κBp65和MyD88蛋白表达水平显著升高,表明巨噬细胞炎症模型构建成功。与模型组相比,虎杖多糖20、40、80μg·mL^(-1)组RAW264.7细胞活力显著降低。此外,在细胞上清液中发现TNF-α和IL-6分泌水平明显减少,并且TLR4、MyD88和NF-κBp65蛋白表达水平也显著降低。结论虎杖多糖可以减少脂多糖诱导的RAW264.7细胞中TNF-α和IL-6分泌,抑制NF-κB信号通路可能是其发挥抗炎作用的一种机制。

一测多评法测定虎杖药材中6种成分的含量

目的建立一测多评法测定虎杖药材中6种成分的分析方法,并对其进行方法学考察,验证该方法的可行性与准确性。方法以大黄素为内参物,分别建立虎杖苷、白藜芦醇、大黄素-8-O-β-D-葡萄糖苷、大黄素甲醚-8-O-β-D-葡萄糖苷、大黄素甲醚的相对校正因子,计算其他5种成分的含量,用该方法测定不同产地虎杖药材中6种成分含量,同时利用外标法测定各成分含量,测得的结果与外标法测定值进行比较。结果9批不同产地的虎杖中6种有效成分采用一测多评法测得的结果与外标法测定值之间不存在显著性差异,6种成分在测定范围内呈良好的线性关系,平均回收率为98.1%~101.4%,RSD为1.0%~2.3%。结论一测多评法简单快捷,可用于测定虎杖药材中6种成分的含量,可为虎杖药材的质量控制及提取工艺的评价提供参考。

Novel functional food from an invasive species Polygonum cuspidatum:safety evaluation,chemical composition,and hepatoprotective effects

Accidentally,we found that the shoots of Polygonum cuspidatum(SPC)have been consumed for centuries as a traditional vegetable in the Shennongjia region of China.Local residents believe that SPC has biological effects such as antibacterial,anti-aging,and antioxidant.To provide scientific support for the use of SPC as a functional food,SPC was evaluated in terms of safety,chemical composition,and antioxidant activity both in vivo and in vitro.In the first,SPC exhibited no adverse cytotoxic effects or acute toxicity in mice.Then the chemical composition of SPC was determined by ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization–quadrupole time of flight tandem mass spectrometry(UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS).Twenty-two compounds were identified from the SPC extracts,including phenolic,flavonoid,stilbene,and anthra-quinone.Finally,an acute ethanol-induced oxidative stress model in mice showed hepatoprotective effects.In brief,our study indicated that SPC is a safe,multifunctional food with antioxidant and hepatoprotective activities.Importantly,the consumption of SPC as a functional food provides a novel strategy for the efficient utilization of the invasive plant.

虎杖苷抗氧化活性研究进展

虎杖苷是从中药虎杖的干燥根茎中提取的单体化合物,是白藜芦醇的葡糖苷衍生物。现代药理学研究发现,虎杖苷在许多生物过程中发挥重要作用,包括氧化应激、炎症和细胞凋亡等。与白藜芦醇相比,虎杖苷因具有更高的抗氧化活性和生物利用度受到广泛关注。近年来研究发现虎杖苷可以显著改善多种氧化应激相关疾病,如神经退行性疾病、糖尿病、心血管相关疾病等。文章就虎杖苷在多种临床常见疾病中的抗氧化作用进行综述,以期为虎杖苷的后续研究及开发利用提供参考。

Enhanced Recovery of Resveratrol and Emodin from Polygonum cuspidatum by a Simultaneous Extraction and Acid Hydrolysis Process

A novel and efficient extraction/hydrolysis method was developed for the recovery of resveratrol and emodin from a well-known traditional chinese medicinal herb, Polygonum cuspidatum. By using a 85% aqueous acetone solution containing 1.0 mol/L HCl as extractant, extraction of resveratrol and emodin from P. cuspidatum and conversion of resveratrol-3-O-β-glucoside and emodin-8-O-β-D-glucoside into the products could be achieved in one step. The effects of several key parameters including concentration of HCl and acetone, temperature, ratio of solvent to material, extraction duration and extraction times on the process efficiency was systematically investigated. The results showed that the optimal conditions for maximizing the recovery yield were 85% acetone containing 1.0 mol/L HCl as extractant, temperature 70 ℃, ratio of liquid to solid 50 mL /g and extraction duration 30 min. This one-pot extraction/hydrolysis process increased the yield of resveratrol and emodin to 524% and 302%, respectively, compared to a raw sample without hydrolysis. Compared with conventional method, the developed process not only achieved high yield of resveratrol and emodin, but simplified the procedures and reduced time. The results demonstrated that the simultaneous extraction/hydrolysis process is simple and efficient which could act as a useful approach for enhanced recovery of resveratrol and emodin from P. cuspidatum.