Chemical composition and pharmacological activities of Atractylodes lancea:A review

Atractylodes lancea(called Cangzhu in China)is a medicinal plant that has long been used as tonic agent in various ethno-medical systems in East Asia,especially in China,for the treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction,cancer,osteoporosis,obesity and fetal irritability.We used the TCMSP database to search for the main active ingredients and traditional Chinese medicine targets of Atractylodes macrocephala.There are a total of 38 related articles,of which 27 are closely related to chemical composition and activity.This study reviews the chemical components and pharmacological effects of A.lancea,aiming to provide reference for its further research and development.

Effect of Three Precursors on Accumulation of Principal Volatile Oil Constituents in Tissue Culture Plantlets of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.

[Objective] This study was to explore the effect of three precursors on the accumulation of principal volatile oil constituents in tissue culture plantlets of Atractylodes lancea （Thunb.） DC. with the aim to provide references for the improvement of artificial cultivated A. lancea quality. [Method] Three precursors were added into the MS rooting medium for A. lancea tissue culture plantlets and the volatile oil was extracted by ultrasonication after cultured for several days. The content of atractylon, atractylol, β-eucalyptol and atractydin in the volatile oil were determined by using gas chromatography method. [Result] The addition of xylose, isoprene and tetrahydrofuran impacted the growth indicators, yield of volatile oil and relative percentage content of the four constituents of A. lancea tissue culture plantlets. In the 6 g/L xylose optimized medium, the atractylon and β-eucalyptol content reached up to 4.23% and 56.34%, respectively, 1.41% and 1.66% higher than the control; although the addition of isoprene into medium raised the atractylon content, the accumulation of total volatile oil was inhibited that it decreased by 23.67%, 31.06% and 7.10% to the control; for the tetrahydrofuran optimized medium, the content of atractylon, atractylol and atractydin all increased, and the total volatile oil content increased by 49.97% to the control when the concentration of tetrahydrofuran was 0.07 g/L. [Conclusion] The addition of xylose and tetrahydrofuran promoted the accumulation of principal constituents of the volatile oil, whereas the addition of isoprene inhibited the accumulation.

Effect of Endophytic Fungi AL12 on the Metabolites Distribution in Organs of Atraetylodes lancea

[Objective] To examine the effect of endophytic fungi ALl2 （Gilmaniella sp.） on metabolites distribution in organs of Atractylodes lancea. [Method] Endophytic fungi ALl2 was inoculated on Atraetylodes lancea plantlets in tissue culture, and the distribution of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, soluble sugar in leaves and roots of the inoculated group were detected. The weight of leaves and roots were compared. Gas Chromatography was used to analyze the volatile oil components. [Result] Compared with the control group, the average fresh weight and dry weight of leaves and roots of A. lancea which had been symbiosed with ALl2 increased significantly. The content of lignin and soluble sugar increased in the leaves of the inoculated group, and the content of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, soluble sugar and volatile oil also increased in roots. [Conclusion] The results indicate that symbiosed with ALl2 is benefit for the development of A. lancea roots and can promote the transfer and accumulation of the medicinal components to the roots.

Therapeutic potential and pharmacological activities of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.

The rhizome of Atractylodes Iancen(A.lancea)(Thunb.) DC.(AL)is extensively used in Chinese,Thai,and Japanese traditional medicines as crude extracts/decoctions or a component in various herbal formulations.Various pharmacological activities of Al.and its major constituents have been demonstrated in ritro.ex ciro.and in animal models.Results from the toxicity studies in animal models suggest safety profile of AL,and its active constituents.Despite extensive use with positive impression in many diseases,there has not been a clinical study that can conclusively support its efficacy and safely profile in human.This review comprehensively summarizes current information on the pharmacological activities of AL and their active constituents including anticancer,anti-inflammatory,antimicrobial and antipyretic activities,as well as activities on central nervous,cardiovascular,and gastrointestinal systems.

A new polyacetylene glycoside from the rhizomes of Atractylodes lancea

A new polyacetylene glycoside,（1,3Z,11E）-tridecatriene-7,9-diyne-5-hydroxyl-6-O-β-D-glucopyranoside,was isolated from the rhizomes of Atractylodes lancea（Thunb.） DC.Its structure was elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis.

A New Lignan Glucoside from Lancea tibetica

A new 7-9'-monoepoxy tetrahydrofuran type lignan glucoside with the cis-relationship of H-7 and H-8, named tibeticoside A 1, was isolated from the medicinal whole plants of Lancea tibetica. Its structure was elucidated by spectroscopic methods and chemical transformation.

Study on the Mechanism of Atractylodes lancea in the Treatment of Diabetes Based on Network Pharmacology

[Objectives]To predict the mechanism of Atractylodes lancea in the treatment of diabetes by using the method of network pharmacology.[Methods]The active constituents of A.lancea were mined and their action targets were predicted by using TCMSP database,and the targets of diabetes were screened out by GeneCards,and OMIM databases.The"constituent-target-pathway-disease"network of A.lancea in the treatment of diabetes was constructed by using Cytoscape software.The target protein-related interaction network was constructed by STRING database,and the biological function annotation and pathway analysis of key targets were carried out.[Results]The 4 active constituents of A.lancea could treat diabetes by intervening in 47 targets,95 GO biological processes and 116 main biological pathways.[Conclusions]The wogonin,NSC63551,3β-acetoxy atractylone andβ-carotene in A.lancea may regulate nuclear receptor activity,transcription factor activity(directly bind to the ligand-regulated sequence-specific DNA),steroid receptor,G protein-coupled amine receptor activity,sodium-chloride transporter activity,neurotransmitter receptor activity and other pharmacological effects,by mediating AGE-RAGE pathway,IL-17 pathway,PI3K-Akt pathway,p53 pathway,etc.,so as to treat diabetes.

Seed Propagation Technique of Atractylodes lancea in Maoshan, Jiangsu

Due to over exploitation, the Atractylodes resources in such five counties and cities as Jurong, Jintan, Lishui, Liyang and Gaochun have been exhausted. This paper summarized the seed propagation technique of Atractylodes lancea in Maoshan, Jiangsu Province, aiming to provide reference for the restoration of A. lancea production in Maoshan, Jiangsu.

Research Progress of Diseases on Atractylodes lancea

According to the current situation of diseases on Atractylodes lancea , the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms and control methods of root diseases, leaf diseases and other diseases of A. lancea are analyzed, in order to provide a reference for the diagnosis and control of diseases on A. lancea .

苍术（Atractybeslancea（Thunb．）DC．）种内遗传多样性分析

分析了苍术（Ａｔｒａｃｔｙｌｏｄｅｓｌａｎｄｅａ（Ｔｈｕｎｂ．）ＤＣ．）５种等位酶（ＭＤＨ，ＧＤＨ，ＰＰＯ，ＳＯＤ，ＰＥＲ）１２个位点上２５个等位基因的分化特征。结果表明：群体内多态位点比例平均为０．６１，每个位点的平均杂合率为０．２６，每个位点发现的平均等位基因数为１．７８。苍术种内基因多样性的８６％产生在群体内，群体间分化的明显效果为１４％。所有配对组合，群体间的平均遗传距离是０．１１，遗传同一性是０．９０。说明苍术种内变异很大。同时探讨茅苍术的分类位置，认为茅苍术不是苍术和白术的杂交种。

拉萨河谷肉果草(Lancea tibetica)传粉生物学研究

文章通过野外定点观测和室内实验对肉果草(Lancea tibetica)的花部综合特征、开花物候以及访花昆虫类型进行了初步研究,并运用杂交指数、花粉胚珠比值、花粉活力和柱头可授性以及人工套袋实验对其繁育系统进行了测定。结果表明:(1)肉果草居群花期为5月中上旬至6月中旬,持续约40 d,单花花期5~6 d,平均单株花序开放15~20 d;(2)肉果草杂交指数(OCI)值为4,表明其繁育系统为异交为主,部分自交亲和,需要传粉者;花粉胚珠比(P/O)为115.2,判断其繁育类型属兼性自交型;在人工套袋实验中发现其自交率较高,去雄不授粉套袋结实率为0,不存在无融合生殖;(3)肉果草主要访花昆虫有隧蜂和蚂蚁,它们的身体结构与花部特征相适应,都能顺利钻进花冠筒深处,其中隧蜂为最有效传粉者。

不同叶面肥对茅苍术种子种苗生长及苍术素含量的影响

结合十堰市茅苍术[Atractylodes lancea(Thunb.)DC.]种子种苗生产需求,以一年生茅苍术种子种苗为材料,开展不同叶面肥对种苗的生物量和干燥根茎苍术素含量的影响研究。结果表明,不同叶面肥均未能促进一年生茅苍术种苗植株增高,对须根长和须根数无显著影响,减少了地下根茎鲜重和干重,相对提高了干重占比,但显著提高了一年生茅苍术种苗根茎的苍术素含量。此外,尽管叶面肥采用尿素能够提高一年生茅苍术种苗的叶片生长,但叶面肥采用磷酸二氢钾和硝酸钾有利于提高一年生茅苍术种苗的苍术素积累,提高了品质,更有利于大田生产应用。

我国东北地区苍术的生境适宜性评价

苍术(Atractylodes lancea)是我国东北地区的道地药材,市场需求日益增加,人们种植意愿浓厚。然而,当前苍术人工栽培种源杂乱、存活率低、产量及品质参差不齐,原因在于对苍术的适宜生存环境缺乏科学判断。针对东北地区苍术的自然分布数据和环境变量数据,应用最大熵模型(Maxent)和地理信息系统(GIS)对其生境适宜性进行评估和区划。结果表明:苍术在我国东北地区主要分布于辽西山地、小兴安岭、长白山及其余脉,生境适宜区(P>0.5)面积为10.96万km^(2),占东北地区总面积的8.84%;影响苍术分布的6个主要环境因子(贡献率)依次为年均降水量(26.5%)、最暖季平均温度(18.6%)、降水量季节性变异系数(16.6%)、海拔(12.2%)、年平均气温(11%)、最冷季降水量(5.2%),累计贡献率超过90%,水分因子(年均降水量+降水量季节性变异系数)比温度因子(最暖季平均温度+年平均气温)对苍术的分布影响更大;根据对苍术主要生境适宜区的分析,苍术在东北地区可能存在两种气候生态型,即辽西的耐旱型、长白山的耐寒型。综上所述,在发展苍术种植产业的过程中,除了应关注苍术的适宜分布区以外,还应充分考虑不同区域种源的生态需求,以避免由于盲目引种而导致的种植损失。

林下苍术“拟境栽培”技术

林下种植中药材是模拟药用植物野生生境的“拟境栽培”方式,有利于提高药材产量和林下土地资源的高效利用。本研究以苍术林下种植为研究对象,结合种植实践,从地块选择、整地、移栽、播种、田间管理等方面总结了林下苍术“拟境栽培”技术要领和影响林下苍术生长发育过程中光合特性参数及有效成分合成和积累的生态因素,以期为林下大规模种植苍术提供技术理论支持。

与玉米间作促进苍术根际养分吸收利用的原因

与玉米间作能够缓解苍术连作障碍,而养分条件变化是关键因素之一。为探究苍术||玉米间作对苍术根际养分吸收利用的影响,本研究开展了为期2年的苍术||玉米间作根际不同分隔处理的田间试验,共设置了4种处理:苍术单作(A)、苍术||玉米间作不隔膜(AI)、苍术||玉米间作隔尼龙膜(AN)和苍术||玉米间作隔塑料膜(AP),分别测定了苍术生物量和4种挥发油成分含量,苍术根茎氮磷钾含量,根际土壤pH、有机质和土壤养分因子含量。结果发现,AI和AN处理的苍术根茎鲜重均高于A和AP,且AI与A和AP的差异达显著水平(P<0.05)。苍术4种挥发油含量均表现为AI和AN高于A和AP,其中AI的β-桉叶醇含量分别比A和AP显著高128.4%和205.6%(P<0.05),AI和AN的苍术素含量比A和AP显著提高75.0%~875.0%(P<0.05);相比A和AP,AI和AN的苍术根茎4种挥发油成分总含量显著提高82.8%~210.3%(P<0.05),表明苍术||玉米间作的地下根际互作对促进苍术根茎生物量和挥发油积累有重要作用。AI和AN比A和AP苍术根际土壤pH下降0.4%~6.3%、土壤有机质含量提高13.5%~48.1%;AI的苍术根际土壤碱解氮含量分别比A和AP显著提高32.8%和36.2%(P<0.05),AN的速效钾含量分别显著提高51.5%和46.7%(P<0.05)。相关性分析发现,苍术酮主要与苍术根茎氮磷钾含量和根际土壤氮磷钾含量呈正相关,而苍术素主要与根茎钾含量呈正相关。与A和AP相比,AI苍术磷吸收效率分别提高23.4%和30.0%(P<0.05);AI和AN的氮和钾利用效率比A显著提高131.3%~222.2%(P<0.05)。综上可知,苍术||玉米间作体系中,与无根际互作(A和AP)相比,地下根际互作效应(AI和AN)可提高苍术根际酸化水平,活化土壤氮磷钾,促进苍术根茎养分吸收利用,进而提高苍术产量,同时影响苍术根茎挥发油积累。本研究揭示了苍术||玉米间作地下根际作用是促进苍术根际养分吸收利用的重要因素,为药用植物生态多样性种植模式推广提供重要参考。

Atractylodes lancea rhizome water extract reduces triptolide-induced toxicity and enhances anti-inflammatory effects

The present study was designed to explore the influence of water extracts of Atractylodes lancea rhizomes on the toxicity and anti-inflammatory effects of triptolide(TP). A water extract was prepared from A. lancea rhizomes and co-administered with TP in C57BL/6 mice. The toxicity was assayed by determining serum biochemical parameters and visceral indexes and by liver histopathological analysis. The hepatic CYP3A expression levels were detected using Western blotting and RT-PCR methods. The data showed that the water extract of A. lancea rhizomes reduced triptolide-induced toxicity, probably by inducing the hepatic expression of CYP3A. The anti-inflammatory effects of TP were evaluated in mice using a xylene-induced ear edema test. By comparing ear edema inhibition rates, we found that the water extract could also increase the anti-inflammatory effects of TP. In conclusion, our results suggested that the water extract of A. lancea rhizomes, used in combination with TP, has a potential in reducing TP-induced toxicity and enhancing its anti-inflammatory effects.

Nitric Oxide and Brassinosteroids Mediated Fungal Endophyte-Induced Volatile Oil Production Through Protein Phosphorylation Pathways in Atractylodes lancea Plantlets

Fungal endophytes have been isolated from almost every plant, infecting their hosts without causing visible disease symptoms, and yet have still proved to be involved in plant secondary metabolites accumulation. To decipher the possible physiological mechanisms of the endophytic fungus-host interaction, the role of protein phosphorylation and the relationship between endophytic fungus-induced kinase activity and nitric oxide （NO） and brassinolide （BL） in endophyte-enhanced volatile oil accumulation in Atractylodes lancea plantlets were investigated using pharmacological and biochemical approaches. Inoculation with the endophytic fungus Gilmaniella sp. ALl2 enhanced the activities of total protein phosphorylation, Ca2^-dependent protein kinase, and volatile oil accumulation in A. lancea plantlets. The upregulation of protein kinase activity could be blocked by the BL inhibitor brassinazole. Furthermore, pretreatments with the NO-specific scavenger cPTIO significantly reduced the increased activities of protein kinases in A. lancea plantlets inoculated with endophytic fungus. Pretreatments with different protein kinase inhibitors also reduced fungus-induced NO production and volatile oil accumulation, but had barely no effect on the BL level. These data suggest that protein phosphorylation is required for endophyte- induced volatile oil production in A. lancea plantlets, and that crosstalk between protein phosphorylation and the NO pathway may occur and act as a downstream signaling event of the BL pathway.

基于瓶内-瓶外结合的濒危药用植物茅苍术组培快繁研究

目的:优化茅苍术离体培养方法及条件,建立一种茅苍术高效组培快繁技术体系。方法:以茅苍术无菌苗为外植体,优化培养条件,筛选最佳增殖培养基,并采用组培瓶内-瓶外结合对茅苍术继代芽苗进行生根诱导,获得组培苗。结果:茅苍术胚轴切割以横切、仅保留下胚轴最佳,平均增殖系数为3.80;光照强度6000 lx更适于茅苍术不定芽诱导,平均增殖系数达4.36。茅苍术最适不定芽增殖培养基为MS+6-BA 1.0 mg/L+NAA 0.5 mg/L+蔗糖50 g/L,增殖系数为12.96±1.55,单芽最高增殖系数可达15,农艺性状整齐度最高。瓶外生根过程中,育苗周期较瓶内生根方式可缩短14 d左右,最适生根基质为草炭∶珍珠岩∶蛭石=3∶1∶1;瓶外生根平均成活率达95.00%,显著高于瓶内生根。结论:通过结合瓶内培养与瓶外生根技术,建立了一种创新性的茅苍术组培快繁技术体系,在缩短育苗周期的同时,提高茅苍术成活率,为濒危药用植物茅苍术工厂化育苗提供科学可行的技术支持。

A New Sesquiterpenoid Glycoside from Rhizomes of Atractylodes lancea

Objective To study the water-soluble chemical constituents from the rhizomes of Atratylodes lancea. Methods Two sesquiterpenoid glycosides were purified by column chromatography and their structures were determined by spectroscopic analysis. They were also evaluated for anti-inflammatory activity by determining the inhibitory activity on LPS-induced NO and PGE2 generation in RAW 264.7 cell lines. Results Compound 1 was a new sesquiterpenoid glycoside, named as（1S,4S,5R,7R,10S）-4,11,14-trihydroxyguai-3-one-11-O-β-D-glucopyranoside, but exhibited no appreciable activity. Compound 2 was atractyloside A and showed weak activity. Conclusion The hydroxyl group at C-10 of guaiol-type glycoside could be important for anti-inflammatory activity.

Sesquiterpenoid and C14-polyacetylene glycosides from the rhizomes of Atractylodes lancea

Four new glycosides including a eudesmane-type sesquiterpenoid（1）, a guaiane-type sesquiterpenoid（2）, and two C_（14）-polyacetylenes（3, 4） were isolated from the rhizomes of Atractylodes lancea. Their structures were elucidated by means of spectroscopic and spectrometric analyses（UV, IR, 1D and 2D NMR, and HR-ESIMS）. The absolute configurations of their aglycones were established based on the experimental and calculated electronic circular dichroism（ECD）, whereas those of monosaccharide moieties were determined by the GC method after chiral derivatization. Compound 4 showed weak anti-inflammatory effects on the LPS-induced NO production in microglia BV2 cells at a concentration of10μmmolL^（-1）.