Radix aucklandiae from Yunnan Province in China is a significant medicinal plant. In the present study, the essential oil composition from?Radix aucklandiae roots was investigated by gas chromatography-mass spectromet...Radix aucklandiae from Yunnan Province in China is a significant medicinal plant. In the present study, the essential oil composition from?Radix aucklandiae roots was investigated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 23 compounds representing 57.95% of the essential oil were tentatively identified. The main constituents were eremanthin (12.74%), d-Guaiene (6.26%), ζ-Himachalene (6.16%) and l-Caryophyllene (4.84%). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the essential oil from R. aucklandiae were evaluated against three Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus albus and Bacillus subtilis) three Gram-negative bacteria (Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli and Shigella dysenteriae). Results revealed that the essential oil exhibited significant in vitro antimicrobial property. Among all the tested microorganisms, the essential oil showed the strongest inhibitory effect against S. typhimurium. The data of this study suggests that the essential oil from Radix aucklandiae has great potential for application as a natural antimicrobial agent to preserve food.展开更多
[Objectives] To explore the potential targets and action mechanism of radix aucklandiae (RA) in the treatment of gastric ulcer (GU) by network pharmacology. [Methods] Gene targets were obtained through TCMSP, DisGeNet...[Objectives] To explore the potential targets and action mechanism of radix aucklandiae (RA) in the treatment of gastric ulcer (GU) by network pharmacology. [Methods] Gene targets were obtained through TCMSP, DisGeNet, OMIM, GeneCards databases, which related to GU and the active components of RA. The mutual potential functional targets were selected through Venny to constitute the PPI protein interaction network. The DAVID database was applied for GO and KEGG enrichment analysis of the common targets to construct the "Active component-Target-Pathway" network and analyze the relationship between them. [Results] There are 31 active components, 82 related targets and 16 common targets in the treatment of GU. The active components in Ra may exert anti-ulcer effects through six signaling pathways, including NF-κB, Toll-like receptors, VEGF and HIF-1. In addition, PTGS2, TNF, TLR4, JUN, IL2, SRC, RELA, KDR, NOS2 and PLAU may be the 10 key targets of Ra in the treatment of GU. [Conclusions] Ra controls GU through the synergies of multiple components, targets and pathways. It can provide a theoretical basis for further study on the mechanism of RA in treating GU.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of ethanol extracts of Muxiang(Radix Aucklandiae)(RA)on gastric ulcers in rats and explore the potential mechanisms.METHODS:A model was established by ethanol(0.75 m L/kg).According...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of ethanol extracts of Muxiang(Radix Aucklandiae)(RA)on gastric ulcers in rats and explore the potential mechanisms.METHODS:A model was established by ethanol(0.75 m L/kg).According to body weight,rats were pretreated with RA extracts(2.5 or 5 g/kg).The rats were administered 95%ethanol orally after 1 h.The effects of ethanol were evaluated by measuring the gastric secretion volume,p H,pepsin activity,and ulcer area.Histological analysis and immunohistochemistry were also conducted.Furthermore,the effect of the ethanol extract of RA on transiting activity of the gastrointestinal tract was observed in mice.RESULTS:Intragastric administration of RA extracts protected the gastric mucosa from ethanol-induced gastric ulcers,while reducing submucosal edema and preventing hemorrhagic damage.Moreover,the extracts increased the production of gastric mucus,upregulated Bcl-2,and downregulated Bax expression.Importantly,pretreated rats exhibited no significant change in the gastric secretion volume,gastric juice acidity,or pepsin.Furthermore,pretreatment prominently(P<0.05)enhanced propulsive movement of the gastrointestinal tract in normal mice and mice with gastrointestinal motility disorders.CONCLUSION:Ethanol extracts of RA ameliorated gastric lesions in the gastric ulcer rat model.The mechanisms of action were related to improvement of gastrointestinal dynamics,maintenance of mucus integrity,and inhibition of apoptosis by downregulating proapoptotic Bax protein and upregulating anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.展开更多
文摘Radix aucklandiae from Yunnan Province in China is a significant medicinal plant. In the present study, the essential oil composition from?Radix aucklandiae roots was investigated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 23 compounds representing 57.95% of the essential oil were tentatively identified. The main constituents were eremanthin (12.74%), d-Guaiene (6.26%), ζ-Himachalene (6.16%) and l-Caryophyllene (4.84%). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the essential oil from R. aucklandiae were evaluated against three Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus albus and Bacillus subtilis) three Gram-negative bacteria (Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli and Shigella dysenteriae). Results revealed that the essential oil exhibited significant in vitro antimicrobial property. Among all the tested microorganisms, the essential oil showed the strongest inhibitory effect against S. typhimurium. The data of this study suggests that the essential oil from Radix aucklandiae has great potential for application as a natural antimicrobial agent to preserve food.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Province(202101AZ070001-210)Scientific Research Foundation of Education Department of Yunnan Province(2022Y268)Research Project of Pharmacy Innovation Foundation of Anhui Medical University(YXCX202201).
文摘[Objectives] To explore the potential targets and action mechanism of radix aucklandiae (RA) in the treatment of gastric ulcer (GU) by network pharmacology. [Methods] Gene targets were obtained through TCMSP, DisGeNet, OMIM, GeneCards databases, which related to GU and the active components of RA. The mutual potential functional targets were selected through Venny to constitute the PPI protein interaction network. The DAVID database was applied for GO and KEGG enrichment analysis of the common targets to construct the "Active component-Target-Pathway" network and analyze the relationship between them. [Results] There are 31 active components, 82 related targets and 16 common targets in the treatment of GU. The active components in Ra may exert anti-ulcer effects through six signaling pathways, including NF-κB, Toll-like receptors, VEGF and HIF-1. In addition, PTGS2, TNF, TLR4, JUN, IL2, SRC, RELA, KDR, NOS2 and PLAU may be the 10 key targets of Ra in the treatment of GU. [Conclusions] Ra controls GU through the synergies of multiple components, targets and pathways. It can provide a theoretical basis for further study on the mechanism of RA in treating GU.
基金Supported by the Science and Technique Plan of the Education Department of Yunnan Province:the Effect of the Ethanol Extract of Muxiang(Radix Aucklandiae)on Gastric Ulcer in Rats(No.2018JS285)Yunnan Innovation Team of Application Research on Tradtional Chinese Medicine Theory of Disease Prevention at Yunnan University of TCM(No.2017HC011)Yunnan Provincial University Key Laboratory of Aromatic Chinese Herb Research.
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of ethanol extracts of Muxiang(Radix Aucklandiae)(RA)on gastric ulcers in rats and explore the potential mechanisms.METHODS:A model was established by ethanol(0.75 m L/kg).According to body weight,rats were pretreated with RA extracts(2.5 or 5 g/kg).The rats were administered 95%ethanol orally after 1 h.The effects of ethanol were evaluated by measuring the gastric secretion volume,p H,pepsin activity,and ulcer area.Histological analysis and immunohistochemistry were also conducted.Furthermore,the effect of the ethanol extract of RA on transiting activity of the gastrointestinal tract was observed in mice.RESULTS:Intragastric administration of RA extracts protected the gastric mucosa from ethanol-induced gastric ulcers,while reducing submucosal edema and preventing hemorrhagic damage.Moreover,the extracts increased the production of gastric mucus,upregulated Bcl-2,and downregulated Bax expression.Importantly,pretreated rats exhibited no significant change in the gastric secretion volume,gastric juice acidity,or pepsin.Furthermore,pretreatment prominently(P<0.05)enhanced propulsive movement of the gastrointestinal tract in normal mice and mice with gastrointestinal motility disorders.CONCLUSION:Ethanol extracts of RA ameliorated gastric lesions in the gastric ulcer rat model.The mechanisms of action were related to improvement of gastrointestinal dynamics,maintenance of mucus integrity,and inhibition of apoptosis by downregulating proapoptotic Bax protein and upregulating anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.
