The screening of lead compounds in plants is an important way to develop new drugs.Gentiana rhodantha Franch ex Hemsl,belonging to genus Gentiana of Gentianaceae family,has the functions of clearing heat and drying da...The screening of lead compounds in plants is an important way to develop new drugs.Gentiana rhodantha Franch ex Hemsl,belonging to genus Gentiana of Gentianaceae family,has the functions of clearing heat and drying dampness,detoxifying and purging fire,relieving cough and so on.Previous studies have shown that many compounds in G.rhodantha have antitumor activities,but the mechanism is still unclear.The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-hepatoma activity of the compounds in G.rhodantha by using the knowledge of network pharmacology.A compound-cancer target network with 57 candidate molecules and 38 potential targets was constructed.Analysis of the models showed that the most effective compound in this plant might be compound 47(rhyncoside D)ether,and the most potential target might be GMP synthase(2vxo).We believe that the present study can provide important clues for the study of anti-hepatoma activity.展开更多
Gentiana rhodantha Franch.ex Hemsl.(G.rhodantha)is a perennial herb distributed in southwest China,belonging to the Gentiana genus of Gentianaceae family.Previous research indicated that G.rhodantha contains flavonoid...Gentiana rhodantha Franch.ex Hemsl.(G.rhodantha)is a perennial herb distributed in southwest China,belonging to the Gentiana genus of Gentianaceae family.Previous research indicated that G.rhodantha contains flavonoids,anthraquinones,terpenes and other compounds,which possess the effects of antioxidant,antibacterial,and antitumor.Besides,its dry herb is used as antiphlogistic and antitussive remedy for the treatment of lung,liver,and gallbladder diseases.This review outlines the chemical constituents and biological activities of G.rhodantha,which will be useful for the further research on this plant.展开更多
文摘The screening of lead compounds in plants is an important way to develop new drugs.Gentiana rhodantha Franch ex Hemsl,belonging to genus Gentiana of Gentianaceae family,has the functions of clearing heat and drying dampness,detoxifying and purging fire,relieving cough and so on.Previous studies have shown that many compounds in G.rhodantha have antitumor activities,but the mechanism is still unclear.The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-hepatoma activity of the compounds in G.rhodantha by using the knowledge of network pharmacology.A compound-cancer target network with 57 candidate molecules and 38 potential targets was constructed.Analysis of the models showed that the most effective compound in this plant might be compound 47(rhyncoside D)ether,and the most potential target might be GMP synthase(2vxo).We believe that the present study can provide important clues for the study of anti-hepatoma activity.
文摘Gentiana rhodantha Franch.ex Hemsl.(G.rhodantha)is a perennial herb distributed in southwest China,belonging to the Gentiana genus of Gentianaceae family.Previous research indicated that G.rhodantha contains flavonoids,anthraquinones,terpenes and other compounds,which possess the effects of antioxidant,antibacterial,and antitumor.Besides,its dry herb is used as antiphlogistic and antitussive remedy for the treatment of lung,liver,and gallbladder diseases.This review outlines the chemical constituents and biological activities of G.rhodantha,which will be useful for the further research on this plant.