[Objectives] To determine the content of neoastilbin,astilbin,neoisoastilbin,isoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in Smilacis glabrae rhizome. [Methods] The ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography method with di...[Objectives] To determine the content of neoastilbin,astilbin,neoisoastilbin,isoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in Smilacis glabrae rhizome. [Methods] The ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography method with diode array detection( UPLC-DAD) was developed. Analysis conditions as follows: waters Acquity UHPLC HT3 C18 chromatographic column( 2.1 × 100 mm),column temperature 30 ℃,mobile phase acetonitrile( A)-0.1% phosphoric acid( B) gradient elution,flow rate 0.2 mL/min,and detection wavelength 327 nm. [Results]Results indicated that the content of astilbin,neoastilbin,isoastilbin,neoisoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in 10 samples of Smilacis glabrae rhizome was 1.313-6.1755 mg,0.013-3.699 mg,0.146-0.975 mg,0.137-0.7 mg,0.147-0.797 mg,0.077-0.112 mg,respectively. [Conclusions]This method is high efficient,convenient and accurate,and can be used as the method for quality control of Smilacis glabrae rhizome.展开更多
Background:To explore the potential mechanism of action of the active ingredients of Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma(SGR)in the treatment of migraine using network pharmacology and in vivo experiments.Methods:Through the sea...Background:To explore the potential mechanism of action of the active ingredients of Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma(SGR)in the treatment of migraine using network pharmacology and in vivo experiments.Methods:Through the search of Traditional Chinese Medicines Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform,Genecards,Drugbank and other databases,we obtained active ingredients,targets of SGR and related disease targets of migraine,and took the intersection for protein-protein interactions analysis.After constructing the network diagram,network topology analysis was performed to derive the core targets and key active ingredients,and Gene Ontology enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses were performed.Finally,molecular docking was performed and validated by in vivo experiments.In vivo experiments,18 male BALB/c mice were selected,and the SGR group was fed with SGR drinking tablet concentrate,and nitroglycerin injection was used to construct a mouse model of migraine.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test was used to detect the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and AKT1 in plasma.Results:The results showed that the core targets of SGR for the treatment of migraine were TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and AKT1.These core targets and key active ingredients had better binding ability.Compared with the blank group,the number of head scratching in the model group increased.Compared with the model group,there was a significant reduction of the number of head scratching in the SGR group.In comparison with the blank group,the protein level in the plasma in the model group was markedly higher.Compared with the model group,the protein level in the SGR group was significantly lower.Conclusion:SGR has the characteristics of improving migraine based on multi-targets,multi-components and multi-pathways,and the mechanism of action may be related to the inhibition of the release of inflammatory factors,neuron protection,and interference with apoptosis and other processes.展开更多
Total glucosides of Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae(RSG)are selective immunosuppressants that exhibit primary efficacy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis through targeted inhibition of activated T cells.In this study,w...Total glucosides of Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae(RSG)are selective immunosuppressants that exhibit primary efficacy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis through targeted inhibition of activated T cells.In this study,we aimed to investigate the potential application of RSG in the treatment of psoriasis and elucidate its mechanism of action and material basis.Our findings revealed significant improvements upon administration of RSG in an imiquimod(IMQ)-induced psoriasis model.These improvements were characterized by a remarkable increase in the number of tail scales in mice and a substantial amelioration of skin erythema,ulceration,and flaking.By transcriptome sequencing and T-cell flow sorting assay,we identified notable effects of RSG on the modulation of various cellular processes.Specifically,RSG prominently down-regulated the Th17/Treg ratio in damaged skin tissues and reduced the proportion of G2 phase cells.Furthermore,RSG exhibited a stimulatory effect on the proliferation and differentiation of epithelial cells.Of particular interest,we discovered thatβ-sitosterol,sitostenone,stigmasterol,smiglanin,and cinchonain Ib displayed potent inhibitory effects on the IL-17-mediated inflammatory response in HaCaT cells.In summary,our study highlights the therapeutic potential of RSG in the treatment of psoriasis,attributed to its ability to regulate the Th17/Treg balance.These findings contribute to the development of new indications for RSG and provide a solid theoretical foundation for further exploration in this field.展开更多
Some Western scholars have re-examined the concept of“Chinese medicine”and its knowledge system under the influence of global history research methods in recent years,in an attempt to understand the factors that led...Some Western scholars have re-examined the concept of“Chinese medicine”and its knowledge system under the influence of global history research methods in recent years,in an attempt to understand the factors that led to the spread of Chinese medicine around the world,and what kind of Chinese medicine is constituted outside of China.Thus,researchers have studied the initial stage of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)’s entry into the western world,tracing its roots and observing new knowledge systems formed in the process of cross-cultural communication.Responding to the research of Western scholars,this paper studies the Radicis Chynae(《中国根书简》Letters on Chinese Root),a monograph written by Andreas Vesalius,a famous European anatomist who lived in the 16th century.The author of this article examined the understanding and interpretation of Chinese medicine by the European intelligentsia from 16th to 19th century,investigated the influence of the westward spread of TCM on the scientific revolution and medical progress in Europe,and analyzed its relationship with the rise of Sinology in Europe.This article discusses the knowledge interaction between Chinese medicine and the formation of modern European medicine from the perspective of global history and cross-culture.展开更多
A novel phenylpropanoid-substituted catechin glycoside glabraoside A 1 and a new dihydrochalcone 3'-(7"-allylphenyl)-2',4',4"-trihydroxy-6'-methoxydihydrochalcone 2 were isolated from the herbs of Sarcandra gl...A novel phenylpropanoid-substituted catechin glycoside glabraoside A 1 and a new dihydrochalcone 3'-(7"-allylphenyl)-2',4',4"-trihydroxy-6'-methoxydihydrochalcone 2 were isolated from the herbs of Sarcandra glabra. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analyses and chiroptical methods.展开更多
A new flavonol glycoside, named neosmitilbin was isolated form the rhizome of Smilax glabra. Its structure and absolute configuration were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic studies.
This study was conducted to comprehensively evaluate the effects of salicylic acid and sodium molybdate on cold tolerance of an ornamental plant Bougainvillea glabra and to provide a theoretical guidance for landscape...This study was conducted to comprehensively evaluate the effects of salicylic acid and sodium molybdate on cold tolerance of an ornamental plant Bougainvillea glabra and to provide a theoretical guidance for landscape maintenance.B.glabra plants were treated with 0.5 mmol/L salicylic acid and 2.0 μmol/L alone or in combination,and then exposed to low temperature stress before physiological indices were measured.The results showed that all salicylic acid and sodium molybdate treatments reduced the relative conductivity and malondialdehyde( MDA) content of B.glabra to varying extents under the stress of low temperature,and more significant effect was achieved by using the two agents in combination.Oxygen free radicals production rate increased with decreasing temperature from 20 to 6 ℃,but declined with temperature decreasing from 3 to-3 ℃.The SOD activity of the control( CK) was significantly lower than that of other treatments at 0 and-3 ℃.The treatments with salicylic acid and sodium molybdate alone and in combination increased POD activity of B.glabra plants,especially at 0 ℃,as the POD activity of treatments T1,T2 and T3 was significantly higher than that of CK at 0 ℃.In addition,under low temperature stress,the contents of soluble sugar,starch and proline increased initially and decreased subsequently with temperature decreasing.The soluble sugar content at 3 ℃,starch and proline contents at 0 and-3 ℃ in treatments with salicylic acid and sodium molybdate alone and in combination were significantly higher than those of CK.All above results proved that salicylic acid and sodium molybdate are able to improve cold tolerance of B.glabra,and better effect can be achieved by using them together.展开更多
Microwave-assisted extraction(MAE)was used for extraction of effective components of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.),and then chromatographic fingerprint of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.)was studied by high performance liquid chro...Microwave-assisted extraction(MAE)was used for extraction of effective components of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.),and then chromatographic fingerprint of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.)was studied by high performance liquid chromatography/diode array detector(HPLC/DAD).The conditions of MAE were optimized by an orthogonal experiment,and then the authentication and validation of the chromatographic fingerprint were conducted.Nine peaks were identified as common peaks in the fingerprint chromatograms,and isofraxidin was considered as a reference compound and quantified.Relative standard deviations of retention time and peak area of each component were less than 3% and 8%,respectively.Similarity and difference analysis were conducted by use of PCA and relation coefficient.Twenty batches of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.)samples from two different producing areas could be classified into two different groups in the PCA model.The results showed that MAE-HPLC/DAD method was simple,efficient and stable for the study of complex chromatographic fingerprint of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.),which could provide more reliable and precise information for quality evaluation.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic potential of hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root against ethanol and cerulein induced chronic pancreatitis in rats.Methods:The phytochemical profile of hydroalcoholic extract ...Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic potential of hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root against ethanol and cerulein induced chronic pancreatitis in rats.Methods:The phytochemical profile of hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root was determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry(GC-MS).Chronic pancreatitis was induced in male albino Wistar rats by feeding them a diet containing ethanol(0%-36%of total calories)for 4 weeks and cerulein(20μg/kg b.wt,i.p.)thrice a week for 3 weeks.Lipase and amylase in serum,lipid peroxides and antioxidants including reduced glutathione,glutathione peroxidase,superoxide dismutase and catalase in pancreas were determined.Inflammatory response was measured by myeloperoxidase in the pancreas,caspase-1 and the concentrations of IL-1 as and liver was carried oαand IL-18 in serum.Moreover,histological evaluation of the pancreut.Results:Different flavonoids and saponins were identified in the hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root through HPLC and GC-MS.A marked increase in the levels of serum lipase,amylase,lipid peroxides,caspase-1,myeloperoxidase,IL-1 in the levels of antioxidants were observed after ethanoα,and IL-18 and a marked decrease l and cerulein administration.Treatment with hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root attenuated these changes.In addition,histological observation confirmed the protective effect of the extract in the pancreas and liver against inflammatory changes induced by ethanol and cerulein.Conclusions:The licorice root extract attenuates ethanol and cerulein induced pancreatitis in rats probably due to its antioxidant phytonutrients since ethanol and cerulein-induced production of reactive oxygen species contributes to severe inflammation in the pancreas.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the osteoblastogenic activity of the ethyl acetate(EtOAc)extract of Smilax glabra Roxb roots and its major active compound astilbin.Methods:Astilbin was isolated from EtOAc extract using silic...Objective:To investigate the osteoblastogenic activity of the ethyl acetate(EtOAc)extract of Smilax glabra Roxb roots and its major active compound astilbin.Methods:Astilbin was isolated from EtOAc extract using silica gel chromatography combined with fraction crystallization.Chemical structure of astilbin was determined by analysis of the spectroscopic data in comparison with the literature.MTT method was used to detect the toxicity.Alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity was determined by the spectrophotometric method at 405 nm using p-nitrophenyl phosphate as a substrate.Calcium deposition was stained with alizarin red-S,distained with cetylpyridium chloride,and quantified at 562 nm.In silico model for astilbin-ALP interaction was analyzed using AutoDock 4.2.6.The changes in expression of osteoblast differentiation related genes were determined using quantitative real-time PCR.Results:Both the EtOAc extract and astilbin had no toxicity toward osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells at 5.0,10,25,and 50μg/mL.At 25μg/mL,they enhanced ALP activity and mineralization of osteoblasts up to 30%and 55%for the EtOAc extract and 22%and 41%for astilbin,respectively.Molecular docking analysis of astilbin-ALP interaction revealed Arg167,Asp320,His324,and His437 were key residues participating in hydrophobic interaction;meanwhile,His434 and Thr436 residues were involved in hydrogen bond formation in the active site of human tissue-nonspecific ALP.Moreover,the expression level of genes opn,col1,osx,and runx2 were up-regulated in astilbin treated samples with the fold changes as 2.2;3.7;4.1;2.3,respectively at 10μg/mL(P<0.05).Conclusions:The EtOAc extract and its major compound astilbin exhibit osteoblastogenic activity by up-regulating important markers for bone cell differentiation.It could be a new and promising osteogenic agent with dual actions for therapeutic applications.展开更多
The Oxytropis, legume genus, is native in the northwest of China, and some of its members have been reported to be toxic to grazing livestock. In the course of studying toxic reason of this legume, a toxic alkaloid wa...The Oxytropis, legume genus, is native in the northwest of China, and some of its members have been reported to be toxic to grazing livestock. In the course of studying toxic reason of this legume, a toxic alkaloid was isolated from Oxytropis glabra D C. grown in the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region. The LD+(50) of (—)-thermopsine(Ⅰ) was shown to be 89.98 mg/kg(in mice). This paper reports an approach to the structure elucidation of(-)-thermopsine by combining 2D NMR[;H-;H and;H-;C (one-bond and long-range) COSY] and other physicochemical methods. The stereochemistry of compound Ⅰ is also discussed.展开更多
An ultra-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-qTOF-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetic acid. T...An ultra-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-qTOF-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetic acid. These analytes were separated on a reverse phase C18 column using a mobile phase of acetonitrile:2% acetic acid in water (75:25, v/v) with a flow rate of 200 μL/min. The qTOF-MS was operated under multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode using the electrospray ionization (ESI) technique with positive ion polarity. A comparison of three different extraction techniques i.e. accelerated solvent extraction (ASE), extraction under ultrasonic waves (USW) and the classical extraction by percolation (CE) method was done and quantification of these extracts was also carried out by the proposed method.展开更多
This study was conducted to optimize immunization program to gain the serum against swainsonine (SW) with high titer and to analyze the effects of polychinal antibody in treatment of loco disease of rabbits. Eightee...This study was conducted to optimize immunization program to gain the serum against swainsonine (SW) with high titer and to analyze the effects of polychinal antibody in treatment of loco disease of rabbits. Eighteen rabbits were randomly separated into control group, poisoning group and curing group, with six rabbits in each group. Rabbits in poisoning group and curing group were fed 10 g/(kg ~ d) powder of Oxytropis glabra DC every morning for 70 d till the rabbits in poisoning group began to die. From the 21't to 24'h d of O. glabra administration, each of the rabbits in curing group was injected with 1 mL of polyclonal anti- body against SW every day. Blood samples were collected before O. glabra challenge, and then once every 7 d for the serological and immunological evaluation of serum. The resuhs showed that the serum alkaline phosphatase (AKP) activity and SW content in poisoning groups were significantly higher than those in control group on the 7th d (P 〈0.05 ) ; the serum aspartate transaminase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity in poisoning groups were significantly higher than those in control group on the 14th d (P 〈 0.05 ), while the serum ct - mannosidase (AMA) and rate of E-rosette formation in poisoning groups were signifi- cantly lower than those in control group ( P 〈 0.05 ) ; the serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine ( CRE ) and glucose ( GLU ) concentration in poisoning groups were significantly higher than those in control group on the 21't d (P 〈 0.05 ). By injecting serum against swainsonine, the serum AKP, LDH, AST, alanine transaminase (ALT) activity and contents of BUN, CRE, GLU, SW were reduced and serum AMA and rate of E-rosette formation were increased in curing group, by comparing with those in poisoning group. These results in this experiment indicated that polyclonal antibody against SW had good value of preventing from O. glabra DC.展开更多
基金Supported by Innovating Research Program of Postgraduates of Southwest Minzu University in 2016(CX2016SZ027)
文摘[Objectives] To determine the content of neoastilbin,astilbin,neoisoastilbin,isoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in Smilacis glabrae rhizome. [Methods] The ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography method with diode array detection( UPLC-DAD) was developed. Analysis conditions as follows: waters Acquity UHPLC HT3 C18 chromatographic column( 2.1 × 100 mm),column temperature 30 ℃,mobile phase acetonitrile( A)-0.1% phosphoric acid( B) gradient elution,flow rate 0.2 mL/min,and detection wavelength 327 nm. [Results]Results indicated that the content of astilbin,neoastilbin,isoastilbin,neoisoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in 10 samples of Smilacis glabrae rhizome was 1.313-6.1755 mg,0.013-3.699 mg,0.146-0.975 mg,0.137-0.7 mg,0.147-0.797 mg,0.077-0.112 mg,respectively. [Conclusions]This method is high efficient,convenient and accurate,and can be used as the method for quality control of Smilacis glabrae rhizome.
基金supported by Open Fund Project of Key Laboratory of Xin’an Medicine Ministry of Education(2020xayx09)Scientific Research Program of Chinese Society of Ethnomedicine(2020Z1066-410113).
文摘Background:To explore the potential mechanism of action of the active ingredients of Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma(SGR)in the treatment of migraine using network pharmacology and in vivo experiments.Methods:Through the search of Traditional Chinese Medicines Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform,Genecards,Drugbank and other databases,we obtained active ingredients,targets of SGR and related disease targets of migraine,and took the intersection for protein-protein interactions analysis.After constructing the network diagram,network topology analysis was performed to derive the core targets and key active ingredients,and Gene Ontology enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses were performed.Finally,molecular docking was performed and validated by in vivo experiments.In vivo experiments,18 male BALB/c mice were selected,and the SGR group was fed with SGR drinking tablet concentrate,and nitroglycerin injection was used to construct a mouse model of migraine.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test was used to detect the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and AKT1 in plasma.Results:The results showed that the core targets of SGR for the treatment of migraine were TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6,and AKT1.These core targets and key active ingredients had better binding ability.Compared with the blank group,the number of head scratching in the model group increased.Compared with the model group,there was a significant reduction of the number of head scratching in the SGR group.In comparison with the blank group,the protein level in the plasma in the model group was markedly higher.Compared with the model group,the protein level in the SGR group was significantly lower.Conclusion:SGR has the characteristics of improving migraine based on multi-targets,multi-components and multi-pathways,and the mechanism of action may be related to the inhibition of the release of inflammatory factors,neuron protection,and interference with apoptosis and other processes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82074114,81973562 and 81773995),the Scholar of the 14th batch of“Six Talents Peak”highlevel talent selection(No.SWYY-094)the“Double First-Class”University project(No.CPU2018GY33).
文摘Total glucosides of Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae(RSG)are selective immunosuppressants that exhibit primary efficacy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis through targeted inhibition of activated T cells.In this study,we aimed to investigate the potential application of RSG in the treatment of psoriasis and elucidate its mechanism of action and material basis.Our findings revealed significant improvements upon administration of RSG in an imiquimod(IMQ)-induced psoriasis model.These improvements were characterized by a remarkable increase in the number of tail scales in mice and a substantial amelioration of skin erythema,ulceration,and flaking.By transcriptome sequencing and T-cell flow sorting assay,we identified notable effects of RSG on the modulation of various cellular processes.Specifically,RSG prominently down-regulated the Th17/Treg ratio in damaged skin tissues and reduced the proportion of G2 phase cells.Furthermore,RSG exhibited a stimulatory effect on the proliferation and differentiation of epithelial cells.Of particular interest,we discovered thatβ-sitosterol,sitostenone,stigmasterol,smiglanin,and cinchonain Ib displayed potent inhibitory effects on the IL-17-mediated inflammatory response in HaCaT cells.In summary,our study highlights the therapeutic potential of RSG in the treatment of psoriasis,attributed to its ability to regulate the Th17/Treg balance.These findings contribute to the development of new indications for RSG and provide a solid theoretical foundation for further exploration in this field.
基金This study was financed by the grant from the National Research Project for Less Popular Disciplines of China.
文摘Some Western scholars have re-examined the concept of“Chinese medicine”and its knowledge system under the influence of global history research methods in recent years,in an attempt to understand the factors that led to the spread of Chinese medicine around the world,and what kind of Chinese medicine is constituted outside of China.Thus,researchers have studied the initial stage of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)’s entry into the western world,tracing its roots and observing new knowledge systems formed in the process of cross-cultural communication.Responding to the research of Western scholars,this paper studies the Radicis Chynae(《中国根书简》Letters on Chinese Root),a monograph written by Andreas Vesalius,a famous European anatomist who lived in the 16th century.The author of this article examined the understanding and interpretation of Chinese medicine by the European intelligentsia from 16th to 19th century,investigated the influence of the westward spread of TCM on the scientific revolution and medical progress in Europe,and analyzed its relationship with the rise of Sinology in Europe.This article discusses the knowledge interaction between Chinese medicine and the formation of modern European medicine from the perspective of global history and cross-culture.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20432030) for financial support.
文摘A novel phenylpropanoid-substituted catechin glycoside glabraoside A 1 and a new dihydrochalcone 3'-(7"-allylphenyl)-2',4',4"-trihydroxy-6'-methoxydihydrochalcone 2 were isolated from the herbs of Sarcandra glabra. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analyses and chiroptical methods.
文摘A new flavonol glycoside, named neosmitilbin was isolated form the rhizome of Smilax glabra. Its structure and absolute configuration were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic studies.
基金Supported by Applied Basic Research Project of Yunnan Province(2017FD087)National Natural Science Foundation of China(31660559)
文摘This study was conducted to comprehensively evaluate the effects of salicylic acid and sodium molybdate on cold tolerance of an ornamental plant Bougainvillea glabra and to provide a theoretical guidance for landscape maintenance.B.glabra plants were treated with 0.5 mmol/L salicylic acid and 2.0 μmol/L alone or in combination,and then exposed to low temperature stress before physiological indices were measured.The results showed that all salicylic acid and sodium molybdate treatments reduced the relative conductivity and malondialdehyde( MDA) content of B.glabra to varying extents under the stress of low temperature,and more significant effect was achieved by using the two agents in combination.Oxygen free radicals production rate increased with decreasing temperature from 20 to 6 ℃,but declined with temperature decreasing from 3 to-3 ℃.The SOD activity of the control( CK) was significantly lower than that of other treatments at 0 and-3 ℃.The treatments with salicylic acid and sodium molybdate alone and in combination increased POD activity of B.glabra plants,especially at 0 ℃,as the POD activity of treatments T1,T2 and T3 was significantly higher than that of CK at 0 ℃.In addition,under low temperature stress,the contents of soluble sugar,starch and proline increased initially and decreased subsequently with temperature decreasing.The soluble sugar content at 3 ℃,starch and proline contents at 0 and-3 ℃ in treatments with salicylic acid and sodium molybdate alone and in combination were significantly higher than those of CK.All above results proved that salicylic acid and sodium molybdate are able to improve cold tolerance of B.glabra,and better effect can be achieved by using them together.
基金supported the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.20375050 and 20905080)National Key Technologies R&D Program of the 11th-five-year Plan(No.2006BAK03A08)Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology(No.2009B010900021)
文摘Microwave-assisted extraction(MAE)was used for extraction of effective components of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.),and then chromatographic fingerprint of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.)was studied by high performance liquid chromatography/diode array detector(HPLC/DAD).The conditions of MAE were optimized by an orthogonal experiment,and then the authentication and validation of the chromatographic fingerprint were conducted.Nine peaks were identified as common peaks in the fingerprint chromatograms,and isofraxidin was considered as a reference compound and quantified.Relative standard deviations of retention time and peak area of each component were less than 3% and 8%,respectively.Similarity and difference analysis were conducted by use of PCA and relation coefficient.Twenty batches of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.)samples from two different producing areas could be classified into two different groups in the PCA model.The results showed that MAE-HPLC/DAD method was simple,efficient and stable for the study of complex chromatographic fingerprint of sarcandra glabra(Thunb.),which could provide more reliable and precise information for quality evaluation.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic potential of hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root against ethanol and cerulein induced chronic pancreatitis in rats.Methods:The phytochemical profile of hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root was determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry(GC-MS).Chronic pancreatitis was induced in male albino Wistar rats by feeding them a diet containing ethanol(0%-36%of total calories)for 4 weeks and cerulein(20μg/kg b.wt,i.p.)thrice a week for 3 weeks.Lipase and amylase in serum,lipid peroxides and antioxidants including reduced glutathione,glutathione peroxidase,superoxide dismutase and catalase in pancreas were determined.Inflammatory response was measured by myeloperoxidase in the pancreas,caspase-1 and the concentrations of IL-1 as and liver was carried oαand IL-18 in serum.Moreover,histological evaluation of the pancreut.Results:Different flavonoids and saponins were identified in the hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root through HPLC and GC-MS.A marked increase in the levels of serum lipase,amylase,lipid peroxides,caspase-1,myeloperoxidase,IL-1 in the levels of antioxidants were observed after ethanoα,and IL-18 and a marked decrease l and cerulein administration.Treatment with hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root attenuated these changes.In addition,histological observation confirmed the protective effect of the extract in the pancreas and liver against inflammatory changes induced by ethanol and cerulein.Conclusions:The licorice root extract attenuates ethanol and cerulein induced pancreatitis in rats probably due to its antioxidant phytonutrients since ethanol and cerulein-induced production of reactive oxygen species contributes to severe inflammation in the pancreas.
基金supported by the the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology under grant NCCC 08.10/20-20the Institute of Biotechnology under grant CS20-01。
文摘Objective:To investigate the osteoblastogenic activity of the ethyl acetate(EtOAc)extract of Smilax glabra Roxb roots and its major active compound astilbin.Methods:Astilbin was isolated from EtOAc extract using silica gel chromatography combined with fraction crystallization.Chemical structure of astilbin was determined by analysis of the spectroscopic data in comparison with the literature.MTT method was used to detect the toxicity.Alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity was determined by the spectrophotometric method at 405 nm using p-nitrophenyl phosphate as a substrate.Calcium deposition was stained with alizarin red-S,distained with cetylpyridium chloride,and quantified at 562 nm.In silico model for astilbin-ALP interaction was analyzed using AutoDock 4.2.6.The changes in expression of osteoblast differentiation related genes were determined using quantitative real-time PCR.Results:Both the EtOAc extract and astilbin had no toxicity toward osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells at 5.0,10,25,and 50μg/mL.At 25μg/mL,they enhanced ALP activity and mineralization of osteoblasts up to 30%and 55%for the EtOAc extract and 22%and 41%for astilbin,respectively.Molecular docking analysis of astilbin-ALP interaction revealed Arg167,Asp320,His324,and His437 were key residues participating in hydrophobic interaction;meanwhile,His434 and Thr436 residues were involved in hydrogen bond formation in the active site of human tissue-nonspecific ALP.Moreover,the expression level of genes opn,col1,osx,and runx2 were up-regulated in astilbin treated samples with the fold changes as 2.2;3.7;4.1;2.3,respectively at 10μg/mL(P<0.05).Conclusions:The EtOAc extract and its major compound astilbin exhibit osteoblastogenic activity by up-regulating important markers for bone cell differentiation.It could be a new and promising osteogenic agent with dual actions for therapeutic applications.
文摘The Oxytropis, legume genus, is native in the northwest of China, and some of its members have been reported to be toxic to grazing livestock. In the course of studying toxic reason of this legume, a toxic alkaloid was isolated from Oxytropis glabra D C. grown in the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region. The LD+(50) of (—)-thermopsine(Ⅰ) was shown to be 89.98 mg/kg(in mice). This paper reports an approach to the structure elucidation of(-)-thermopsine by combining 2D NMR[;H-;H and;H-;C (one-bond and long-range) COSY] and other physicochemical methods. The stereochemistry of compound Ⅰ is also discussed.
文摘An ultra-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-qTOF-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetic acid. These analytes were separated on a reverse phase C18 column using a mobile phase of acetonitrile:2% acetic acid in water (75:25, v/v) with a flow rate of 200 μL/min. The qTOF-MS was operated under multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode using the electrospray ionization (ESI) technique with positive ion polarity. A comparison of three different extraction techniques i.e. accelerated solvent extraction (ASE), extraction under ultrasonic waves (USW) and the classical extraction by percolation (CE) method was done and quantification of these extracts was also carried out by the proposed method.
基金Supported by Doctoral Fund of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps(2008JC07)Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology,Xin Jiang Production & Construction Corps(HS201207)
文摘This study was conducted to optimize immunization program to gain the serum against swainsonine (SW) with high titer and to analyze the effects of polychinal antibody in treatment of loco disease of rabbits. Eighteen rabbits were randomly separated into control group, poisoning group and curing group, with six rabbits in each group. Rabbits in poisoning group and curing group were fed 10 g/(kg ~ d) powder of Oxytropis glabra DC every morning for 70 d till the rabbits in poisoning group began to die. From the 21't to 24'h d of O. glabra administration, each of the rabbits in curing group was injected with 1 mL of polyclonal anti- body against SW every day. Blood samples were collected before O. glabra challenge, and then once every 7 d for the serological and immunological evaluation of serum. The resuhs showed that the serum alkaline phosphatase (AKP) activity and SW content in poisoning groups were significantly higher than those in control group on the 7th d (P 〈0.05 ) ; the serum aspartate transaminase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity in poisoning groups were significantly higher than those in control group on the 14th d (P 〈 0.05 ), while the serum ct - mannosidase (AMA) and rate of E-rosette formation in poisoning groups were signifi- cantly lower than those in control group ( P 〈 0.05 ) ; the serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine ( CRE ) and glucose ( GLU ) concentration in poisoning groups were significantly higher than those in control group on the 21't d (P 〈 0.05 ). By injecting serum against swainsonine, the serum AKP, LDH, AST, alanine transaminase (ALT) activity and contents of BUN, CRE, GLU, SW were reduced and serum AMA and rate of E-rosette formation were increased in curing group, by comparing with those in poisoning group. These results in this experiment indicated that polyclonal antibody against SW had good value of preventing from O. glabra DC.