Study on Antioxidant Enzyme Activity and Physiology and Biochemistry of Solanum nigrum L. under Glyphosate Stress

[Objectives] This study was conducted to investigate the scientific prevention and control of Solanum nigrum L. [Methods] Through experiments on S. nigrum from different sources, it was found that glyphosate stress had significant effects on antioxidant enzyme activity and oxidative damage of sensitive S. nigrum plants. [Results] Sensitive S. nigrum showed oxidative damage under glyphosate stress, while resistant S. nigrum responded to adversity damage by improving its antioxidant enzyme activity. The experimental results showed that the antioxidant enzymes and reduced glutathione of S. nigrum had certain metabolic detoxification effects under glyphosate stress. [Conclusions] This study provides a theoretical basis for scientific prevention and control of S. nigrum , and has a certain reference value for revealing the glyphosate resistance mechanism of S. nigrum .

Exploring the molecular mechanism of Solanum nigrum L in breast cancer treatment through network pharmacology and molecular docking validation

In 2020,breast cancer emerged as the leading type of cancer worldwide,surpassing lung cancer in the number of new cases.The high cost and frequent failure of current treatments due to drug resistance and other challenges underscore the urgent need for novel,affordable,efficient,and less toxic breast cancer therapies with fewer side effects.This study aims to investigate the molecular mechanisms by which Solanum Nigrum L.counters breast cancer,employing network pharmacology and molecular docking methods.Methods:The study identified the primary active compounds of Solanum Nigrum L.using databases such as TCMSP,TCM-ID,NPASS,and BATMAN.Prediction of the compounds'targets was facilitated by the SwissADME website,while main breast cancer targets were sourced from the GeneCards,OMIM,and TTD databases.The identified drug-disease intersection targets were analyzed using the STRING platform to construct a protein interaction network,which was then visualized and refined to select hub targets using Cytoscape 3.9.0 software.The Metascape database's MOCDE functional plugin was employed for identifying potential functional modules within the protein interaction network.Further,the DAVID database was utilized for GO and KEGG enrichment analyses of the intersection targets.Molecular docking of key active compounds with core targets was performed using AutoDock Tools 1.5.7 software.Lastly,the GEPIA2.0 database was used for predicting overall survival curves of hub targets and conducting a pan-cancer analysis.Results:Eleven active compounds of Solanum Nigrum L.,including Diosgenin,Tigogenin,and Quercetin,were identified from traditional Chinese medicine databases.We discovered 113 targets common to both Solanum Nigrum L.and breast cancer.Solanum Nigrum L.exhibits anti-breast cancer properties through interactions with 14 key targets,including SRC,PIK3R1,HSP90AA1,PIK3CA,AKT1,VEGFA,and ESR1.These interactions influence several critical signaling pathways,notably the cancer signaling pathway,PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,Ras signaling pathway,and EGFR signaling pathway.Survival analysis indicated that the aberrant expression of these 14 key targets significantly affects patient survival times.Furthermore,pan-cancer analysis highlighted marked differences in the expression patterns of these targets between breast cancer patients and control groups.Conclusion:Solanum Nigrum L.mediates its therapeutic impact on breast cancer through a comprehensive approach,targeting multiple components,targets,and pathways.

Protective effect of Solanum Nigrum Linn green fruit ethanolic extract on alcoholic liver injury in mice

Alcoholic liver injury is a liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption,which can lead to chronic liver disease death.Solanum Nigrum Linn taste bitter,cold,has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification,promoting blood and detumescence.Solanum Nigrum Linn fruit contains a variety of antioxidant enzymes,can remove the body produced by aerobic metabolism harmful substances.In this paper,a model of alcohol-induced liver injury in C57BL/6 mice was established to evaluate the protective effect of Solanum Nigrum Linn green fruit(SNGF)ethanolic extract on alcohol-induced liver injury.H&E staining and oil red O(ORO)staining showed that hepatic lobules were clearly demarcated,vacuoles were significantly reduced and lipid droplets were reduced in SNGF ethanolic extract treatment group.Serum levels of TC,TG,LDH,TBA,AKP,ALT and AST were decreased in the SNGF ethanolic extract treatment group,and SNGF ethanolic extract could clear reactive oxygen species(ROS)in time.MDA content was signifi cantly decreased after SNGF ethanolic extract treatment,while superoxide dismutase(SOD)and GSH-Px contents were increased after SNGF ethanolic extract treatment.These results suggest that SNGF ethanolic extract has a protective effect on alcohol-induced liver injury.

辣椒炭疽病菌Colletotrichum nigrum鉴定、生物学特性及药剂敏感性研究

对2021年9—10月从吉林省和内蒙古自治区东部辣椒主产区采集的辣椒果实炭疽病样本进行病菌的组织分离和纯化,获得212株形态特征基本一致的菌株,对代表菌株进行柯氏验证,证明其具有致病性,为该病害的病原菌。结果表明,结合病原菌的形态学特征及基于ITS、TUB2、ACT、GAPDH和CHS-1基因序列构建系统发育树,确定病原菌为Colletotrichum nigrum。病原菌的生物学特性研究发现,OA培养基适合病原菌菌丝生长;D-麦芽糖是最佳碳源;蛋白胨为最佳氮源;最佳pH为10;最适培养温度为20℃;全黑暗时最适合菌丝生长。代表菌株对25种杀菌剂敏感性研究表明,400 g·L^(-1)氯氟醚·吡唑酯SC、240 g·L^(-1)氯氟醚·吡唑酯EC、42.4%唑醚·氟酰胺SC、40%唑醚·戊唑醇SC、43%唑醚·氟酰胺SC对病菌菌丝生长速率和孢子萌发均有明显抑制作用,其EC_(50)<1 mg·L^(-1),可作为该病害防治的优选药剂。

Evaluation of Total Polyphenol and Flavonoid Contents of Fresh and Dried Pepper (Piper nigrum) from the Ivory Coast

The growing interest in the potential biological activity of polyphenols and flavonoids has highlighted necessity to assess their content in fresh and dried pepper from Ivory Coast. The total polyphenol content was determined using the Folin-Ciocalteu test and the total flavonoid content was also measured spectrophotometrically using the aluminum chloride colorimetric test. The results obtained indicate the total polyphenol levels of fresh and dried peppers are higher in the samples collected in Danane (0.8 ± 0.05 mg GAE/100g) and in Azaguie (0.4 ± 0.08 mg GAE/100g). The lowest concentrations were obtained with fresh and dried pepper samples collected in N’douci (0.22 ± 0.02 mg GAE/100g) and in PK 103 (0.22 ± 0.02 mg GAE/100g). The highest content of total flavonoids was revealed in the locality of PK 103 (1.85 ± 0.62 mg EC/100g) followed by the locality of Maféré (1.37 ± 0.25 mg EC/100g) respectively for black pepper and green pepper. Then, the lowest flavonoid contents were obtained in the dried pepper of Lopou (0.57 ± 0.03 mg EC/100g) and the fresh pepper of PK 103 (0.47 ± 0.03 mg EC/100g). The results obtained highlight the importance of these black spices as promising sources of phenolic compounds and could be used in pharmaceutical treatments and in food.

一株引起清溪乌鳖(Pelodiscus sinensis nigrum)“摇头病”致病菌的分离鉴定与药敏分析

从患"摇头病"清溪乌鳖(Pelodiscus sinensis nigrum)的肝脏、脾脏、肾脏、肺组织中分离得到1株细菌。菌落为圆形乳白色凸起,融蜡状,表面光滑,边缘清晰整齐;对该菌进行染色镜检可见其为革兰氏阳性杆菌,呈单个或链状排列。结合生理生化检测结果、16S rDNA基因和gyrB基因和rpoB基因序列分析以及系统进化树结果,该菌株为蜡样芽孢杆菌群(Bacillus cereus group)内新种。用不同浓度的分离菌腹腔注射感染健康的清溪乌鳖,观察发现死亡的清溪乌鳖出现与自然发病鳖相似的症状且从病鳖内脏中可分离得到同样的菌;经统计和计算,其LD50为2.42×105 CFU/kg体重。应用纸片扩散法对14种常用抗菌药物进行药敏试验,结果显示,分离菌对头孢氨苄、氟苯尼考、强力霉素、恩诺沙星、氧氟沙星五种药物敏感;对利福平、头孢他啶则耐药。本研究为清溪乌鳖细菌性病原的报道,旨在为该病的确诊与防治提供科学依据和参考。

The Solanum nigrum Complex （Black Night Shade） Grown in the Rift Valley, Western and Nyanza Provinces of Kenya

Solanum nigrum complex comprises of plant species that belong to Solanum section Solanum used as indigenous leafy vegetables in Kenya among many communities. The Solanum nigrum complex species have also been used traditionally as medicine. Many species make up the Solanum nigrum complex, and some include S. scabrum, S. villosum, S. americanum, S. nigrum, S. americanum, and S. physalifolium. The purpose of this study was to determine the species ofSolanum nigrum complex found in Rift Valley, Nyanza and Western provinces of Kenya. Samples were collected from Eldoret-Iten, Kisumu-Nyando, Kisii-Nyamira, Nakuru, and Busia then pressed and sent to a plant taxonomist in Egerton University for classification and identification. It was established that the collected samples belonged to S. nigrum, S. scabrum, and S. villosurn species. The morphological characteristics used to distinguish the species included shape and colour of the stems, size and shape of the leaves, size, shape and colour of the berries, and the inflorescence. S. nigrurn was widely found in some regions with a noticeable bias towards S. scabrum that was preferred due to its large size of leaves and taste when cooked. However, the distribution and presence of S. nigrum and S. villosum in some of the study regions was poor.

土壤镉胁迫对龙葵(Solanum nigrum L.)幼苗生长及生理特性的影响

采用盆栽试验研究了不同浓度Cd(0、10、20、40、80、160 mg·kg-1)处理下,龙葵(Solanum nigrum L.)幼苗对氮(N)、磷(P)和钾(K)吸收及质膜ATPase活性的影响。结果表明,土壤添加Cd浓度≤40 mg·kg-1时显著促进龙葵幼苗生长及生物量的积累与分配,添加Cd浓度>40 mg·kg-1时抑制作用加强;叶绿素含量随Cd添加浓度的增大而下降,在较低浓度Cd(10 mg·kg-1)处理时,显著提高叶绿素含量。随Cd添加浓度的增加,根、茎、叶和果实中的全N、全P和全K含量先升后降(除茎全P降低外);叶片中的Cd积累量最高,茎次之,果实中最低;丙二醛含量与过氧化氢酶(CAT)和超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性增大,但超氧化物歧化酶(POD)活性先升后降;幼苗地上(茎与叶)和地下(根)部H+-ATP以及地下部Ca2+-ATP酶活性随Cd添加浓度的增加不断降低,而地上部Ca2+-ATP酶活性则先升后降。这些结果表明,龙葵在高Cd胁迫(≥40 mg·kg-1)下,能通过加快根系对Cd离子积累来提高抗氧化酶(CAT和SOD)活性、降低POD与质膜ATP酶活性、改变对N、P和K的吸收,从而起到对Cd胁迫的解毒作用。

镉对龙葵(Solanum nigrum L．)根系形态及部分生理指标的影响

以龙葵（Solanum nigrum L）为材料，水培法设置了5个镉质量浓度：0、10、25、50、100mg·L^-1进行试验。在处理17d和34d时，分别对其根系形态和部分生理指标进行测定。结果表明：（1）中低质量浓度（10～50mg·L^-1）的镉促进龙葵根系生长，表现在处理17d时其根长、体积均随镉质量浓度升高而增加；高质量浓度（100mg·L^-1）的镉抑制根系生长，表现在处理34d时其根长、体积、直径低于对照，根长达到届著水平。随着镉处理时间的延长，10mg·L^-1促进效果明品，表现为处理34d时其根长、体积、直径均达到最大值，100mg·L^-1抑制程度加剧，表现为其根长、体积、直径均急剧下降；（2）0～50mg·L^-1的Pro含量和质膜透性与对照相比差异不显著，100mg·L^-1 MDA与Pro含量均冠著高于对照，100mg·L^-1的质膜透性在处理34d时比对照增加了58．7％。说明高质量浓度镉使龙葵积累了大量的MDA和Pro，对龙葵表现出毒害作用，而龙葵作为超积累植物对镉胁迫表现出一定的耐性与适应性。

藜芦(Veratrum nigrum L.)生品与炮制品中藜芦新碱(veratrosine)含量和毒性差异研究

目的:探讨中药藜芦(Veratrum nigrum L.)的炮制机理研究。方法:利用HPLC-UV方法测定生物碱藜芦新碱(veratrosine)在生品和炮制品中的含量差异以及利用急性毒性实验,考察生品和炮制品毒性差异。结果:藜芦新碱(veratrosine)质量浓度在0 mg/L^2000 mg/L内与峰面积呈良好的线性关系,r=0.9998(n=7);平均回收率为98.6%,RSD为3.17%(n=5)。藜芦水提物灌胃给小鼠的LD50为4.2 g/kg,95%可信限为3.4 g/kg^5.4 g/kg;米泔制藜芦水提物灌胃给小鼠的LD50为5.3 g/kg,95%可信限为4.8 g/kg^6.1 g/kg。醋制藜芦水提物灌胃给小鼠的LD50为3.2 g/kg,95%可信限为2.5 g/kg^3.9 g/kg。结论:藜芦醋制后会使生物碱藜芦新碱(veratrosine)溶出率增高,毒性增强;藜芦米泔制后会使生物碱藜芦新碱(veratrosine)溶出率降低,毒性减弱。

Microwave-assisted extraction of polysaccharides from solanum nigrum

The microwave-assisted method was used to extract polysaccharides from solanum nigrum. The optimum experimental parameters, mechanism of the extraction and the effect of microwave-assisted extraction process on the structures of polysaccharides were investigated. The extract was analyzed by the modified phenol-sulfuric acid method at 490nm. The optimum experimental parameters were obtained by orthogonal experiments as follows: extraction time 15min, microwave radiation power 455W and the process ratio of materials mass to solvent volume 1∶20. The results show that compared with the conventional reflux extraction, the microwave-assisted extraction has a higher yield in shorter time, with no effect on the finally obtained polysaccharides as seen from the FT-IR spectra. The scanning electron microscopy images reveal that the mechanism of the extraction is related to the structural changes of the plant cells in different extracting conditions.

Quantification of total phenol,flavonoid content and pharmacognostical evaluation including HPTLC fingerprinting for the standardization of Piper nigrum Linn fruits

Objective:To carry out the physicochemical and phytochemical standardization with high performance thin layer chromatography fingerprinting of Piper nigrum L.(P.nigrum)fruits in order to ascertain the standard pharmacognostical parameters of this king of spices.Methods:Many standardization parameters like extractive values,total ash value,water soluble ash value and acid insoluble ash,moisture content,loss on drying and pH values of P.nigrum L.fruits were analyzed.The method of Harborne was adopted for the preliminary phytochemicals screening.Analysis of total phenolic and flavonoid contents,pesticides residues,aflatoxin and heavy metals were also performed.CAMAG-high performance thin layer chromatography system was used for fingerprinting of methanolic extract of P.nigrum L.fruits.Results:The results of phytochemicals testing indicated the presence of carbohydrates,phenolic compounds,flavonoids,alkaloids,proteins,saponins,lipids,sterols and tannins in various solvent extracts.Total phenolic and flavonoid contents in methanolic extract were found to be 1.728 1 mg/g and 1.087 ug/g,respectively.Heavy metals concentrations were found to be within standard limits.Aflatoxins and pesticides residues were absent.Conclusions:The outcome of this study might prove beneficial in herbal industries for identification,purification and standardization of P.nigrum L.fruits.

Stress Effect of Cadmium Absorption between Aloe and Solanum nigrum L

The stress effect of cadmium absorption between aloe and Solanum nigrum L was studied through a simulation experiment with different cadmium contents in soil. The results showed that the growth characteristics, biomass and Cd content in the plants of aloe and S. nigrum L were closely related to Cd content in the soil, and S. nigrum L and aloe had a strong tolerance to Cd in the experiment, pH of rhizosphere soil with S. ni- grum L and aloe planted was generally higher than that of non-rhizosphere soil, which is related to the planting pattern. Compared with aloe, S. nig- rum L had a stronger capacity to accumulate Cd, and intercropping S. nigrum L and aloe could inhibit aloe＇s absorption of Cd, which is favorable to the safe planting of aloe. In addition, S. nigrum L has the potential to restore polluted soil.

黑穗醋栗(Ribes nigrum L.)受精作用的观察

黑穗醋栗柱头属湿润型,花柱为半开闭型,并具引导组织。花粉萌发后主要通过引导组织下伸,于花柱基部的花柱道汇合进入子房;珠孔受精,花粉管通过助细胞释放内容物;授粉后2～4天雌雄性融合,属有丝分裂前型;合子第1次为横分裂;初生胚乳核进而分裂发育成细胞型胚乳。

Protection of Veratrum nigrum L.var.ussuriense Nakai alkaloids against ischemia-reperfusion injury of the rat liver

AIM： TO investigate the protective effects and possible mechanisms of Veratrum nigrum L. var. ussuriense Nakai alkaloids （VnA） on hepatic ischemia/reperfusion （I/R） injury in rats. METHODS： Forty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four experimental groups （n = 10 in each）： （A） Control group （the sham operation group）; （8） I/R group （pretreated with normal saline）; （C） Small-dose （10 μg/kg） VnA pretreatment group; （D） Large-dose （20 μg/kg） VnA pretreatment group. Hepatic ischemia/ reperfusion （Hepatic I/R） was induced by occlusion of the portal vein and the hepatic artery for 90 min, followed by reperfusion for 240 min. The pretreatment groups were administered with VnA intraperitoneally, 30 min before surgery, while the control group and I/R group were given equal volumes of normal saline. Superoxide dismutase （SOD） activity, myeloperoxidase （MPO） activity and nitric oxide （NO） content in the liver tissue at the end of reperfusion were determined and liver function was measured. The expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 （ICAM-1） and E-selectin （ES） were detected by immunohistochemical examinations and Western blot analyses. RESULTS： The results showed that hepatic I/R elicited a significant increase in the plasma levels of alanine aminotransferase （ALT： 74.53 ± 2.58 IU/L vs 1512.54 ± 200.76 IU/L, P 〈 0.01） and lactic dehydrogenase （LDH： 473.48 ± 52.17 IU/L vs 5821.53 ± 163.69 IU/L, P 〈 0.01）, as well as the levels of MPO （1.97 ± 0.11 U/g vs 2.57 ± 0.13 U/g, P 〈 0.01） and NO （69.37 ± 1.52 μmol/g protein vs 78.39 ± 2.28 μmol/g protein, P 〈 0.01） in the liver tissue, all of which were reduced by pretreatment with VnA, respectively （ALT： 1512.54 ± 200.76 IU/L vs 977.93 ± 89.62 IU/L, 909.81 ± 132.76 IU/L, P 〈 0.01, P 〈 0.01; LDH： 5821.53 ± 163.69 IU/L vs 3015.44 ± 253.01 IU/L, 2448.75 ± 169.4 IU/L, P 〈 0.01, P 〈 0.01; MPO： 2.57 ± 0.13 U/g vs 2.13 ± 0.13 U/g, 2.07 ± 0.05 U/g, P 〈 0.01, P 〈 0.01; NO： 78.39 ± 2.28 μmol/g protein vs 71.11 ± 1.73 μmol/g protein, 68.58 ± 1.95 μmol/g protein, P 〈 0.05, P 〈 0.01）. The activity of SOD （361.75 ± 16.22 U/rag protein vs 263.19 ± 12.10 U/rag protein, P 〈 0.01） in the liver tissue was decreased after I/R, which was enhanced by VnA pretreatment （263.19 ± 12.10 U/rag protein vs 299.40 ± 10.80 U/rag protein, 302.09 ＋ 14.80 U/rag protein, P 〈 0.05, P 〈 0.05）. Simultaneously, the histological evidence of liver hemorrhage, polymorphonuclear neutrophil infiltration and the overexpression of ICAM-1 and E-selectin in the liver tissue were observed, all of which were attenuated in the VnA pretreated groups. CONCLUSION： The results demonstrate that VnA pretreatment exerts significant protection against hepatic I/R injury in rats. The protective effects are possibly associated with enhancement of antioxidant capacity, reduction of inflammatory responses and suppressed expression of ICAM-1 and E-selectin.

Two new steroidal alkaloids from Veratrum nigrum var.ussuriense

Two new steroidal alkaloids, veraussines A （1） and B （2） were isolated from the roots and rhizomes of Veratrum nigrum var. ussuriense. Their structures were determined as N-（ethoxycarbonyl）- 1 α,2β,3α, 15α-tetrahydroxy-5fl-jervanin- 12-en- 11 -one （1） and N-（methoxycarbonyl）-1α,2β,3α,15α-tetrahydroxy-5/3-jervanin-12-en-1 l-one （2） by spectroscopic analysis.

Impact of Veratrum nigrum L.and Euphorbia fischeriana steud.on Embryo Development of Cattle in Sanjiang Area

It is very important to find out the reasons and the morphological changes of cattle abortion, death embryo and teratism in Sanjiang area, in order to determine the preventive measures, to improve animal quality, and to accelerate the animal industry. In the present studies, 25 cows and 25 local bos calves were investigated. The powder of Veratrum nigrum L. and Euphorbia fischeriana steud. was medicated to the animals during the 15 - 19th day of gestation. It was found that there were different poisoning reactions. When the poisoning was on the 15 - 16th day of gestation, the pregnant animals were easy to miscarriage. When the poisoning was on the 17 - 18th day of gestation, the embryos were easy to become teratism. The joint malformation bicephalus and rachischisis could take place for calves. If the poisoning was after 19th day of gestation , there were much more death embryos. The results of the studies showed that Veratrum and Euphorbia fischeriana steud. were the most poisonous plants to the animal industry of Sanjiang area. Some preventive measures were proposed.

黑穗醋栗(Ribes nigrum L.)叶柄的结构和维管组织变化的研究

黑穗醋栗叶柄由表皮、薄壁组织和维管束等组成。在个体发育过程中,子叶和初生叶的叶柄各组成部分较简单;成长叶和成熟叶的叶柄组成较复杂,其表面除一层表皮细胞外,还有一层下皮;邻接下皮处有数层厚角细胞;薄壁组织中分布3个分离(近轴端)或连合(远轴端)的维管束;每个维管束的韧皮部外面有数层厚壁细胞,增加叶柄的机械支持作用。在同一叶柄的不同水平切面上,维管束的数目和排列不尽相同。但在同一品种的成熟叶叶柄远轴端与叶片基部相接处的结构特征和维管束排列形状常相同,比较稳定。

黑穗醋栗(Ribes nigrum L.)两个品种的核型分析

本文对黑龙江省栽培的黑穗醋栗(Ribes migrum L)两个品种,即厚皮长穗和薄皮黑豆,进行了核型分析。其染色体数目均为2n=2x=16,核型公式为2n=16=16m,核型均由中部着丝点染色体组成,均具有一对随体,文中并对起源问题进行了讨论。

Inhibitory effects of Veratrum nigrum L. Var. ussurience Nakai alkaloids on the hypertrophy of cardiomyocytes from neonatal rat

Objective To examine the effects of Veratrum nigrum L.Var.ussurience Nakai alkaloids(VnA)on angiotensin Ⅱ(AngⅡ)-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and to explore its possible mechanism.Methods The cadiocytes were induced by AngⅡ to set up myocardial hypertrophy model,the animals were divided into six groups according to the different treatments:control group,model group,positive control group,VnA group(low,middle and high dose).The cell protein content,the cell diameter and the expression of calcineurin(CaN)were measured respectively by BCA method,the micrometer and immunofluorescence analysis.Results VnA(middle and high dose)and Captopril inhibited significantly the increase in the protein content induced by AngⅡ(P<0.01).VnA and Captopril inhibited significantly the increase in the diameters induced by AngⅡ(P<0.01).By immunofluorescence analysis,the expression of calcineurin(CaN)was obviously increased in the AngⅡ-induced model group.VnA decreased the expression of CaN significantly.Conclusions VnA could inhibit the cardiomyocyte hypertrophy induced by AngⅡ significantly in a dose-dependent manner.The possible mechanism may be related to the inhibition of CaN expression.