Ginsenoside-Rg_6, a Novel Triterpenoid Saponin from the Stem-Leaves of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey.

A novel dammarane-type triterpene oligoglycoside, named ginsenoside-Rg6 3, was isolated from the stem-leaves of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey., together with two known ones, 20(S)-ginsenoside-Rg2 1 and 20(R)-ginsenoside-Rg2 2. On the basis of chemical and physicochemical evidence , the structure of ginsenoside-Rg6 have been elucidated as 6-O-(-L-rhamnosyl-(1?2)-(-D-glucopyranosyl-dammarane-(E)-20(22), 24-diene-3(, 6(, 12(-triol.

Determination of Saponins in Leaf of Panax Ginseng C. A. Mey. by High Performance Liquid Chromatography

A high performance liquid chromatography（HPLC） with UV detection was established for simultaneous determination of saponins in the leaf of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. Nine ginsenosides（Rbl, Rb2, Rb3, Rc, Rd, F1, F2, F3, F5） and notoginsenoside Fe（NFe） were studied. Among the saponins, the ginsenosides F1, F2, F3, F5 and NFe were determined by HPLC-UV method for the first time. The determination of the ginsenosides via the HPLC-UV method was performed on a reversed-phase C18 column with gradient elution in 40 min. The linearity, precision, accuracy, and detection limit for determining the saponins were studied and the samples from different areas in China were analyzed. The HPLC-ESI-MS was used to identify the saponins. The results indicate that the HPLC-UV provided a good accuracy, reproducibility and sensitivity for the determination of the ten saponins.

后熟阶段的人参(Panax ginseng C.A.Mey)种子对脱水和贮存温度的反应

完成形态后熟和生理后熟期中的人参（PanaxyinsenyC．A．Mey）湿润种子的含水量由47％降至9．4％和5．8％，形成于籽后保存于室温，0～5℃和-196℃条件下1～3年。保存后的形态后熟于籽再低温处理，继续完成生理后熟。结果显示：完成形态后熟的种子在1～5℃保存1年后，种子胚根能萌发，但胚轴、胚芽不能正常生长，保存3年，种子丧失生活力；生理后熟期中的种子在0～5℃保存1年尚能正常出苗，出苗率为44．0％，保存3年，种胚已不能正常发育。但是在-196℃保存3年后，出苗率同保存在0～5C1年的相近．仍为43．1％。说明完成形态后熟种子还没有产生足够的脱水耐性，而经低温层积处理于生理后熟期中的种子就具有了这种耐性，并能进行低温短期或超低温长期保存。

Structure Analysis of Pectin SB_(1-1) from the Root of Panax ginseng

A water-soluble pectin SB_~1-1 was isolated and purified from the root of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. The HPLC analysis indicates that SB_~1-1 is homogenous. Its molecular weight was estimated via gel filtration to be 10000. The GC analysis indicated that it contains the monosaccharides of GalA, Gal, Ara and Rha. Their molar ratio is 2.10∶1.00∶0.12∶0.13. Partial hydrolysis with acid, pectinase treatment, periodate oxidation, Smith degradation, methylation analyses, GC/MS analyses and NMR analyses were used for the structure analyses of SB_~1-1 . The results reveal that SB_~1-1 has a lower branched structure. The main chain is composed of GalA and Gal; the inner part is α-1,4-linked-GalA; the border is 1,4-linked-Gal. Some of the 1,4-linked-GalA and 1,4-linked-Gal residues are substituted at O6. On an average, there is one branch for every ten hexose residues. The side chain is composed of 1,6-linked-Gal and 1,3,6-linked-Gal. The nonreduced end is composed of Rha, Ara and Gal. The main glycosidic link of SB_~1-1 has an α configuration.

Optimizing SSR-PCR system of Panax ginseng by orthogonal design

An orthogonal design was used to optimize SSR-PCR amplification system using Panax ginseng genomic DNA as template. Four levels of five factors （DNA template, Taq DNA polymerase, Mg^2＋, primer, and dNTP） and annealing temperature have been tested separately in this system. The results demonstrated the reaction efficiency was affected by these factors. Based on the results, a stable, productive and reproducible PCR system and cycling program for amplifying a ginseng SSR locus were obtained： 20 μL system containing 1.0 U Taq DNA polymerase, 2.0 mmol·L^-1 Mg^2＋, 0.2 mmol·L^-1 dNTPs, 0.3 μmol·L^-1 SSR primer, 60 ng· μla^-1 DNA template, performed with a program of 94℃ for 5 min, 94℃ for 30 s, annealing at 56.3℃ for 30 s, 72℃ for 1 min, 37 cycles, finishing at 72℃ for 7 min, and storing at 4℃.

Research Advances on Panax japonicus and its Approximation Varieties in Tujia Nationality

Panax japonicus and its approximation varieties,such as Rhizoma Panacis Majoris and Panax japonicus C. A. Mey. var.major （Burk.） C.Y. Wu et K.M. Feng belong to Panax,which are less commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. Because of similar traits and effectiveness,they were always used as one type of medicine for a long time. Aiming at this phenomenon,the chemical composition and contents of P. japonicus and its approximation varieties from different area were compared in order to provide a chemical basis for clarifying the classification of the genus.

Antagonistic Effects of Sphingomonas and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on 4 Kinds of Pathogenic Bacteria of Ginseng

[Objectives]To explore effective biocontrol methods for diseases in the process of ginseng cultivation,and develop an efficient and environmentally friendly biocontrol agent.[Methods]In this study,2 strains were isolated from biogas slurry,and Cylindrocarpon destructans(XF),Fusarium solani(GF),Botrytis cinerea Pers(HM)and Alternaria panax Whetz(HB)were used as test materials.The strains were isolated and identified by dilution plate method,16S rDNA sequence identification method,confrontation culture method,filter paper method and ultraviolet spectrophotometer method,and the bacteriostatic activity and bacteriostatic rate were tested.[Results]Strain 15(Sphingomonas)and strain 19(Pseudomonas aeruginosa)were screened out through identification and analysis,and they grew stably within 8-10 d.The bacteriostatic rates of strain 15 against A.panax and B.cinerea were 47.37%and 43.40%,respectively,and the bacteriostatic rates of strain 19 against A.panax and B.cinerea were 62.30%and 63.27%,respectively.The bacteriostatic activity of the extract of strain 19 increased with the increase of OD_(600) value,and the bacteriostatic effect was optimal when the OD_(600) value was in the range of 0.8-1.0,up to 70%,so it had a strong biocontrol potential.[Conclusions]This experiment provides convenience for more effective inoculation,establishes a fast,simple and accurate method for the determination of the best bacteriostatic rate of P.aeruginosa culture solution to HM,and lays a foundation for large-scale culture of P.aeruginosa culture solution.Besides,it is expected to provide a theoretical basis for the efficient control of ginseng B.cinerea in field production,use it for the prevention and control of ginseng shoot diseases,and provide a reference for the efficient and diverse development of biocontrol agents for ginseng shoot diseases.

人参基因组DNA的提取及RAPD-PCR反应条件的优化

探讨了人参基因组DNA提取方法及RAPD-PCR反应条件的优化.结果表明,用改良的CTAB方法提取的DNA均达到了RAPD-PCR分析的要求;优化的RAPD-PCR反应条件为:在25μL RAPD-PCR反应体系中,模板DNA 20 ng,dNTP 200μmol/L,MgCl21.5mmol/L,10×Buffer 2.5μL,引物浓度0.4μmol/L,Taq DNA聚合酶1.0 U,其余以ddH2O定容至25μL.PCR反应程序为:94℃预变性5 min;94℃45 s,40℃退火1 min,72℃1 min,共40个循环;最后在72℃延伸5 min.

Identification of microRNA and analysis of target genes in Panax ginseng

Objective: Ginsenosides, polysaccharides and phenols, the main active ingredients in Panax ginseng, are not different significantly in content between 3 and 5 years old of ginsengs called Yuan ginseng and more than ten years old ones called Shizhu ginseng. The responsible chemical compounds cannot fully explain difference in efficacy between them. According to reports in Lonicerae Japonicae Flos(Jinyinhua in Chinese) and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma(Gancao in Chinese), microRNA may play a role in efficacy,so we identified microRNAs in P. ginseng at the different growth years and analyzed their target genes.Methods: Using high-throughput sequencing, the RNA-Seq, small RNA-Seq and degradome databases of P. ginseng were constructed. The differentially expressed microRNAs was identified by qRT-PCR.Results: A total of 63,875 unigenes and 24,154,579 small RNA clean reads were obtained from the roots of P. ginseng. From these small RNAs, 71 miRNA families were identified by bioinformatics target prediction software, including 34 conserved miRNAs, 37 non-conserved miRNA families, as well as 179 target genes of 17 known miRNAs. Through degradome sequencing and computation, we finally verified 13 targets of eight miRNAs involved in transcription, energy metabolism, biological stress and disease resistance, suggesting the significance of miRNAs in the development of P. ginseng. Consistently, major miRNA targets exhibited tissue specificity and complexity in expression patterns.Conclusion: Differential expression microRNAs were found in different growth years of ginsengs(Shizhu ginseng and Yuan ginseng), and the regulatory roles and functional annotations of miRNA targets in P. ginseng need further investigation.

Identification of anti-inflammatory components in Panax ginseng of Sijunzi Decoction based on spectrum-effect relationship

Objective: This study aimed to identify the main medicinal active components of Panax ginseng(P. ginseng) in the compatibility environment of clinical application. For this purpose, the anti-inflammatory ingredients of P. ginseng were investigated based on its therapeutic effect in Sijunzi Decoction(SJD) which is a widely used traditional Chinese formula.Methods: The fingerprints of 10 batches of SJD consisting of different sources of P. ginseng were established by UPLC technique to investigate the chemical components. At the same time, the antiinflammatory effects of these components were evaluated by dextran sulfate sodium-induced ulcerative colitis mouse model. Grey relational analysis was applied to explore the correlation degree between fingerprints and anti-inflammatory effects in SJD. Lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 murine macrophages were established to evaluate the anti-inflammatory action of the screened effective substances of P. ginseng.Results: According to grey relational analysis, notoginsenoside R1, ginsenoside Rg2 and ginsenoside Rb3of P. ginseng were the major anti-inflammatory contributions in SJD. They had been proven to be closely associated with the anti-inflammatory process of SJD and displayed a close effect compared with SJD by LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 murine macrophages.Conclusion: Our work provides a general strategy for exploring the pharmacological ingredients of P. ginseng in traditional Chinese formulas which is beneficial for establishing the quality standards of traditional herbs in traditional Chinese medicine prescription based on their clinical therapeutic effect.

Triterpenoid Saponins from Tu Jia Ethnomedicine Bai San Qi and Their Cytotoxicity on Hep G2 and BGC-823 Cell Lines

Objective Tu Jia ethnomedicine is a unique medical system inherited and adhibited by Tu Jia minority living in central-south China. Panax japonicus C. A. Mey.(Bai San Qi,白三七) is recognized as an effective and rare medicinal plant to treat weakness, fatigue and rheumatism in Tu Jia ethnomedicine. This paper is to discover more substance evidence for the application of Tu Jia ethnomedicine. Methods Column chromatography and preparative high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was applied for isolation and purification;1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 1H-1H COSY, HSQC and HMBC NMR spectra were applied for structure identification;Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolim (MTT) assays were applied for cytotoxicity evaluation. Results Totally 12 known compounds were isolated by column chromatography and preparative HPLC from rhizomes of Panax japonicus C. A. Mey.(Bai San Qi,白三七). Structures of these compounds were identified by their NMR spectra. All the 12 compounds were triterpenoid saponins. Five of them were oleanolic acid type, and the remaining 7 were dammarane type. Eleven compounds were assayed for their cytotoxic activity against Hep G2 human liver cancer cell lines and BGC-823 human gastric cancer cell lines. Three of the 11 showed relatively dominant cytotoxicity against these cell lines. Conclusions A total of 12 known compounds have been identified from Panax japonicus C. A. Mey.(Bai San Qi,白三七);NMR spectra of compounds with similar skeletons showed regular characteristics;3 compounds showed relatively dominant cytotoxicity against Hep G2 and BGC-823 cancer cell lines, and the result can be valued as weak while setting the taxol as a positive control.

Active compounds in RenShenJian decoction ameliorate insulin resistance in vitro

Background:RenShenJian decoction,a combination of Pueraria lobata(Willd.)Ohwi and Panax ginseng C.A.Mey,has been used in China since the Song Dynasty(960-1279 C.E.)to relieve symptoms of diabetes mellitus.However,the key compounds in RenShenJian that ameliorate insulin resistance remain unclear.This study identified the anti-diabetic compounds in RenShenJian by rescuing the decreased function of adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK),sirtuin 3(SIRT3),or glucose transporter isoform 4(GLUT4).Methods:After streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice were treated with RenShenJian,fasting blood glucose levels and protein expression of SIRT3,p-AMPK,and AMPK were determined.Compounds from RenShenJian in plasma were monitored using multiple responses by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.Additionally,two insulin-resistant cell models were incubated with compounds identified in RenShenJian in the blood.Glucose uptake was determined using the fluorescent analog 2-(N-(7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-dia-xol-4-yl)amino)-2-deoxyglucose.Protein expression levels of p-AMPK,AMPK,SIRT3,and GLUT4 were detected by western blotting.Results:RenShenJian decreased FBG levels and upregulated SIRT3 expression and AMPK phosphorylation in diabetic mice.Thirteen RenShenJian extracts were identified in the blood,11 of which increased the ratios of 2-(N-(7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-dia-xol 4-yl)amino)-2-deoxyglucose uptake in two insulin-resistant cell models.Nine extracts increased AMPK phosphorylation,nine increased SIRT3 expression,and six elevated GLUT4 expression in palmitate-induced HepG2 cells.Five extracts-puerarin,puerarin 6″-O-xyloside,genistein,ginsenoside Rb1,and ginsenoside Rd-simultaneously activated AMPK,SIRT3 and GLUT4.Conclusion:A series of compounds in RenShenJian that target AMPK,SIRT3,and/or GLUT4 was confirmed and indicate the chemical material basis of amelioration of insulin resistance by RenShenJian.

Metabolomics analysis reveals the renal protective effect of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey in type 1 diabetic rats

The dry root and rhizome of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey has garnered much interest owing to its medicinal properties against diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In this study, an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS)-based metabolomics approach was used to illustrate the therapeutic mechanisms of ginseng extract on the serum and urinary metabolic profiles in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) rats. Pharmacological and renal parameters in response to the administration of ginseng were also evaluated. In total, 16 serum endogenous metabolites and 14 urine endogenous metabolites, including pyruvic acid, indoleacetic acid, and phenylacetylglycine, were identified as potential biomarkers for diabetes. Pathway enrichment and network analysis revealed that the biomarkers modulated by ginseng were primarily involved in phenylalanine and pyruvate metabolism, as well as in arginine biosynthesis. Moreover, the levels of several renal injury-related biomarkers in T1DM rats were significantly restored following treatment with ginseng. The administration of the extract helped maintain tissue structure integrity and ameliorated renal injury. The findings suggest that the regulatory effect of ginseng extract on T1DM involves metabolic management of diabetic rats, which subsequently attenuates T1DM-induced early renal dysfunction.

Spatio-Temporal Expression Pattern of Six Novel Candidate Genes in Ginsenoside Biosynthesis from Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer

Abstract: To explore the mode of the spatio-temporal expression of six newly discovered ginsenoside biosynthesis candidate gene transcripts, both Northern blotting and semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) were used to elucidate the mRNA expression levels of the transcripts in various tissues and organs of Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer during different growth development stages. The six gene transcripts were all differentially expressed in cultured callus, root, stem, leaf, and seed. The mRNA expression levels were significantly higher in four-year-old roots than in one-year-old roots, and results of semi-quantitative RT-PCR assays were in accordance with those of Northern blotting analyses. The results strongly suggest that all six genes were differentially expressed at root-specific developmental stages. In particular, when a quiescent early stage culture suspension of P. ginseng cells was exposed to the ginsenoside biosynthesis-promoting elicitor Aspergillus niger polysaccharide, the GBR6 gene transcript response showed time-dependent increments and was parallel with ginsenoside productivity (P < 0.01). Overexpressionof the GBR6 gene is likely to play a critically important role in the biosynthesis of ginsenosides. The results of the present study provided a background for the further elucidation of the structure and physiological function of these six candidate genes.

HPLC法测定人参、西洋参和三七不同部位中人参皂苷的含量

目的:为了探讨人参、西洋参和三七中人参皂苷的资源含量,以确保人参、西洋参和三七中人参皂苷资源充分被利用,为开发以人参皂苷为主的创新药物提供科学数据。方法:采用高效液相色谱法对人参、西洋参和三七不同部位中人参皂苷的含量进行测定。色谱条件为:Agilent 1100 Series 高效液相色谱仪;色谱柱为德国 Nucleosil-C_(18)(4.6 mm×150 mm,5μm);流动相为水-乙腈梯度洗脱,流速1.5 mL·min^(-1);A为水,B为乙腈;梯度洗脱程序为:0～16 min,56%B;16～20 min,56%→100%B;20～38 min,100%B;38～45 min,100%→56%B;45～60 min,56%B;60～70 min,56%B。所有组分均70 min 内出完。检测波长203 nm,柱温35℃,灵敏度为0.02AUFS。线性关系考察r=0.9994;精密度试验 RSD=0.26%,平均回收率为99.88%,重现性试验 RSD=2.0%,分离度为R=3.042。结果:人参须根含有较高的人参皂苷 Rb_1(1.082%),人参茎叶则含有较高的人参皂苷 Rc(1.002%)、Re(3.430%)和 Rg_1(1.303%);西洋参根含有较高的人参皂苷 Rb_1(2.213%)和 Re(0.9188%),西洋参芦头中含有较高的人参皂苷 Rb_1(2.840%)和Re(1.224%);三七根含有较高的人参皂苷 Rb_1(2.163%)和 Rg_1(2.633%),三七芦头中含有较高的人参皂苷 Rb_1(4.376%)和 Rg_1(4.145%)。结论:高效液相色谱法分离、分析人参皂苷效果好、准确、迅速、简便,也可作为评价人参属植物质量的有效分析方法。建议对人参、西洋参和三七中含量较高的人参皂苷进行提取分离,直接用于创新药物的开发。

人参RAPD产物的限制性内切酶消化

为了鉴定随机扩增产物的同源性以及更有效地利用DNA分子标记研究人参种质资源，我们首次将毛细管PCR扩增的RAPD反应产物进行限制性内切酶消化并有效的进行了酶切位点分析，结果证明PCR-RFLP是筛选人参特异DNA分子标记的一种简单易行的新方法，可为药用植物种质资源研究提供另一有用的工具。

基于GC-MS法的不同品种人参中脂肪酸成分及含量分析

[目的]研究不同品种人参的脂肪酸成分及相对含量,为人参的良种选育工作提供一项重要指标。[方法]采用索式提取法提取,GC-MS法测定相对含量。[结果]鉴定出20种脂肪酸,其中主要为(Z,Z)-9,12-十八碳二烯酸、棕榈酸和(Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-十八碳三烯酸;不同品种人参脂肪酸单体的含量存在差异,主要为①(Z,Z)-9,12-十八碳二烯酸含量大马牙47.896%、二马牙50.901%、圆膀圆芦50.254%、长脖49.456%,其中二马牙含量最高;②棕榈酸含量大马牙12.370%、二马牙12.535%、圆膀圆芦12.614%、长脖11.983%,圆膀圆芦含量最高;③(Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-十八碳三烯酸含量大马牙10.407%、二马牙12.487%、圆膀圆芦11.936%、长脖12.026%,二马牙含量最高。[结论]用该法可鉴别出不同品种的人参,有望成为人参品种选育的一项重要手段。

超临界CO_2反相微乳萃取人参中人参皂苷的研究

目的提高超临界CO2萃取人参中人参皂苷的萃取率。方法采用二-(2-乙基己基)磺基琥珀酸钠(AOT)/乙醇/水/超临界CO2反相微乳对人参皂苷的萃取进行研究。结果在萃取压力25MPa、温度45℃、时间4h、CO2流量为2L/h条件下,超临界CO2反相微乳萃取的人参皂苷萃取率是乙醇/水/超临界CO2萃取的3.2倍。人参皂苷的萃取率随加入的水量、萃取压力的增大而增大,随AOT浓度、萃取温度的升高先增大后减小。萃取人参皂苷时,采用适量水先浸泡物料与萃取过程中加入水相比,人参皂苷的萃取率要提高30%。结论结合实验结果与理论探讨,超临界CO2反相微乳萃取人参皂苷的机制主要是其形成的极性水池增大了对人参皂苷的溶解度。

酶法修饰人参茎叶总皂苷及其HPLC图谱研究

目的研究生物酶制剂对人参茎叶总皂苷的修饰及其修饰前后HPLC图谱的变化。方法利用复酶制剂A对人参茎叶总皂苷进行酶法修饰,采用TLC法鉴别修饰前后的变化,并比较修饰前后的HPLC图谱的变化。结果在设定的积分事件下,复酶制剂A修饰人参茎叶总皂苷后色谱特征峰由34个减至16个,其中有13个特征色谱峰相对峰面积和相对峰高均明显降低,21个色谱峰检测不到相应信号,产生4个明显增加或新色谱峰。结论复酶制剂A能够有效地修饰人参茎叶总皂苷,采用HPLC图谱能够很好的监测其变化。

人参、西洋参的基因组DNA的RAPD分析

用Operon公司的E．F．C组引物对北京和吉林左家特区的栽培人参和西洋参四大居群各10个样本进行RAPD分析，筛选出18个引物，可以检测到102个多态性位点，其中67．6％表现出多态性。在北京栽培人参、西洋参。吉林左家特区栽培人参、西洋参中分别检测到74，86，74，9O个标记位点，在各居群中均有丰富的多样性存在。西洋参的遗传多态性明显高于人参。聚类分析结果表明，同种不同居群的样本首先聚在一起，种间遗传分化明显大于地理环境造成的分化。由OPF02，OPF04，OPF07，OPF20，OPG12，OPG13，OPG14扩增的指纹图谱中可以找到不同种，不同居群的标记带型及居群内部的丰富遗传多样性。