大黄属Rheum和酸模属Rumex的药用和开发

大黄属Ｒｈｅｕｍ和酸模属Ｒｕｍｅｘ的药用和开发沈世林张俊英李永升＊兰州医学院（７３００３０）大黄是临床上常用的中药，土大黄又是民间常用的草药，无论是种属间，还是化学成份以及应用等多方面，二者之间关系极为密切。因此，为了合理利用大黄属Ｒｈｅｕｍ和酸模属...

A New Ceramide (Rumexamide) and Other Chemical Constituents from <i>Rumex abyssinicus</i>Jacq (Polygonaceae): Isolation, Characterization, Antibacterial Activities and Chemophenetic Significance

The chemical study of Rumex abyssinicus Jacp (Polygonaceae) led to the isolation of a new ceramide named (R)-2'-hydroxy-N-[(2S,3S,4R,16E)-1,3,4-trihydroxyhexacos-16-en-2-yl]hexadecanamide (rumexamide) (1) together with sixteen known compounds: bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (2), chrysophanol (3), physcion (4), citreorosein (5), emodin (6), chrysophanein (7), physcionin (8), lupeol (9), 3β,28-dihydroxylup-20(29)-ene (10), 3β-dihydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid (11), oleanolic acid (12), ergosta-6,22-diene-3,5,8-triol (13), stigmastane-3,6-dione (14), a mixture of β-sitosterol (15) and stigmasterol (16), and stigmasterol 3-O-β-D-glucoside (17). Their structures were determined by interpretation of their spectroscopic 1D NMR (1H and 13C NMR), 2D NMR (COSY 1H-1H, HSQC and HMBC) data in conjunction with mass spectrometry (TOFESIMS and HR-TOFESIMS) and by comparison with those reported in the literature. Among all the known compounds, twelve (2, 5, 8-17) were firstly isolated from Rumex abyssinicus, seven (2, 10-14 and 17) from the genus Rumex and three (13, 14, 17) from family Polygonaceae. The in vitro antibacterial activities of extracts (MeOH, n-BuOH and EtOAc), as well as compounds 9, 11, 12, 15 + 16 and 17 against pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 43300, Shigella flexneri NR 518, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 700603, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922), were performed using the broth microdilution method and the results show that, extracts were not active (MIC > 1000 μg/mL) while compounds were weakly or not active (MIC ≥ 500 μg/mL) against all bacteria strains. Furthermore, the chemophenetic relationships of the isolated compounds and their significances were discussed.

钙对NaCl胁迫下杂交酸模(Rumex K-1)幼苗叶片光抑制的减轻作用

一定浓度范围内的外源Ca2 + 能够减轻NaCl胁迫下杂交酸模 (RumexK 1)叶片的光抑制程度 ,其中浓度为 8mmol/L时效果最强。Ca2 + 增加NaCl胁迫下杂交酸模叶片光化学猝灭系数 (qP)、PSⅡ反应中心光能捕获效率 (Fv’/Fm’)和PSⅡ实际光化学效率 (ΦPSⅡ),降低QB 非还原性反应中心的相对含量。此外 ,Ca2 +还能降低NaCl胁迫下叶片的渗透势、增加可溶性蛋白和脯氨酸的含量 ,而对叶片水势无明显影响。探讨了Ca2 +

NaCl胁迫增强杂交酸模(Rumex K-1)幼苗叶片光系统Ⅱ的耐热性

NaCl胁迫对杂交酸模幼苗光系统Ⅱ(PS Ⅱ)的最大光化学效率没有影响,但是增强了PS Ⅱ的耐热性。热胁迫条件下,与未经盐胁迫处理的叶片相比,经NaCl 200 mmol/L处理的杂交酸模幼苗叶片,其PS Ⅱ最大光化学效率下降较小,反映OEC受伤程度的指标Fk/Fj上升较小。此外,光化学猝灭系数(qp)、PS Ⅱ反应中心光能捕获效率(Fv’/Fm’)、PS Ⅱ光化学转换效率(ΦPS Ⅱ)的下降以及QB-非还原性反应PS Ⅱ反应中心的相对含量上升程度也较小。探讨了盐胁迫增强杂交酸模幼苗叶片PS Ⅱ耐热性的可能机理。

Molluscicidal Activity of Nerium indicum Mill,Pterocarya stenoptera DC,and Rumex japonicum Houtt on Oncomelania hupensis

Objective To evaluate the molluscicidal activities of three Chinese plants N. indicum Mill, P. stenoptera DC, and R. japonicum Houtt, and to clarify the molluscicidal mechanism. Methods N-butanol extracts and water extracts of the three plants were obtained. The reactions of EST isozyme, glycogen and total protein of snails to the plant extracts were studied. Results EST electrophoresis showed that EST was an important antidotal enzyme system and reacted strongly to environment EST changed greatly during the whole exposure period so that it could be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. Extracts decreased the glycogen content of the snails＇ soft tissues greatly, and also the protein content. ConcIusion All extracts show strong molluscicidal activity. The LD50 value of the water extract of N. indicum Mill is as low as 13.2 mg/L. EST can be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. The energy metabolism abnormity is the key reason fnr the molluscicidal activities. The biochemical mechanism needs further research.

Inhibitory activities of extracts of Rumex dentatus, Commelina benghalensis, Ajuga bracteosa, Ziziphus mauritiana as well as their compounds of gallic acid and emodin against dengue virus

Objective: To investigate the inhibitory effects against dengue virus serotype 2(DENV-2) by five different fractions(extracted by methanol, ethanol, benzene, chloroform and n-hexane) of Rumex dentatus, Commelina benghalensis, Ajuga bracteosa and Ziziphus mauritiana, as well as their constituents(gallic acid, emodin, and isovanillic acid). Methods: All the samples were tested for cytotoxicity on baby hamster kidney cells by MTT assay and for anti-DENV-2 activity by plaque reduction neutralization assay using two DENV-2 doses(45 and 90 plaqueforming units or PFU). Results: All the samples except isovanillic acid exhibited significant prophylactic effects against DENV-2 infectivity(without cytotoxicity) when administered to cells before infection, but were not effective when given 6 h post-infection. The methanol extract of Rumex dentatus demonstrated the highest antiviral efficacy by inhibiting DENV-2 replication, with IC_(50) of 0.154 μg/mL and 0.234 μg/mL, when added before infection with 45 and 90 PFU of virus, respectively. Gallic acid also exhibited significant antiviral effects by prophylactic treatment prior to virus adsorption on cells, with IC_(50) of 0.191 μg/mL and 0.522 μg/mL at 45 and 90 PFU of DENV-2 infection, respectively. Conclusions: The highly potent activities of the extracts and constituent compounds of these plants against DENV-2 infectivity highlight their potential as targets for further research to identify novel antiviral agents against dengue.

含Rumex K-1草粉、苜蓿草粉、Rumex K-1草粉+石粉三种日粮对家兔生长消化影响的比较

将18只家兔分成三组,A组家兔饲喂40％苜蓿草粉配制的免用颗粒饲料,B组饲喂40％Rumex k-1草粉配制的颗粒日粮,C组饲喂在B组日粮基础上添加3.3％石粉的日粮,以比较Rumex K-I草粉和苜蓿草粉的营养价值和添加石粉对提高Rumex K-1草粉营养价值的作用。结果表明:A、B、C组家兔对3种日粮的采食量分别为159.81±6.08,128.96±8.96和151.11±11.56 g/免/d,各组平均日增重分别为32.61±1.63,30.61±1.98和35.58±4.22g/免/d,有机物消化率(％)分别为59.50±1.12,70.85±1.97和69.06±2.02,粗蛋白消化率(％)分别为68.30±2.81,74.46±2.50和73.33±3.40。与苜蓿草粉日粮比,家免对含Rumex K-1日粮采食量低19.3％(P<0.01),体增重减慢6.5％(P>0.05),而有机物和粗蛋白消化率却分别提高19％(P<0.01)和9.6％(P<0.01)。表明家兔对Rumex K-1草粉日粮具有良好的消化性,但适口性较差,从而影响动物的生长性能。往Rumex K-1日粮中添加石粉,可使家免的采食量增加17.2％(P<0.01),日增重提高16.2％(P<0.05),是提高采食量、从而改善家兔营养的有效办法,可以消除饲喂Rumex K-1草粉时的不良作用。

Phytochemical and antioxidant activities of Rumex crispus L. in treatment of gastrointestinal helminths in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant activities and phytochemical content of the leaf and root extracts of Rumex crispus using the solvents extraction; methanol extract,ethanol extract, acetone extract(ACE), and water extract.Methods: Total flavonoids content, total phenolic content, and total proanthocyanidin were evaluated using spectrophotometric equivalents of the standards, quercetin, gallic acid and catechin respectively. The antioxidant activities of the plant extracts were determined using ABTS, DPPH, ferric reducing antioxidant power, total antioxidant capacity and nitric oxide scavenging assays.Results: The flavonoids and phenols contents of the extracts were in the range of(19.39 ± 4.08) to(526.23 ± 17.52) mg QE/g and(16.95 ± 12.03) to(240.68 ± 3.50) mg GAE/g, respectively. ACE of the leaf has the highest value of total flavonoids content(526.23 ± 17.52) mg QE/g while ACE of the root has the highest value of total phenolic content(240.68 ± 3.50) mg GAE/g. The highest content of total proanthocyanidin(645.38 ± 1.33) mg CE/g was in ACE of the root. Significant amounts of saponin and alkaloid were also present in the root and leaf extracts. All solvent fractions showed significant antioxidant activities(P < 0.05) with ACE of the root having the highest scavenging value as shown in DPPH, ABTS, total antioxidant capacity, nitric oxide and ferric reducing antioxidant power(IC50= 0.014 mg/m L, <0.005 mg/m L, 0.048 mg/m L,0.067 mg/m L, and 0.075 mg/m L, respectively).Conclusions: In this study, the mean phytochemical content of the root of Rumex crispus is higher than that of the leaf and this may have contributed to its high antioxidant activities. This may also justify the frequent use of the root more than the leaves in traditional medicine for the cure of helminthic infections.

A critical review on Nepal Dock(Rumex nepalensis):A tropical herb with immense medicinal importance

Rumex nepalensis Spreng.(Polygonaceae) commonly known as Nepal Dock has wide-spectrum therapeutic potencies and is extensively used for centuries in traditional medicine systems. The leaves of this plant are edible and a rich source of natural antioxidants. They act as a possible food supplement and are largely used in pharmaceutical industry. Extracts and metabolites from this plant exhibits pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, insecticidal, purgative, analgesic, antipyretic, anti-algal, central nervous system depressant, genotoxic, wound healing and skeletal muscle relaxant activity. Due to its remarkable biological activities, it has the potential to act as a rich source of drug against life threatening diseases. However, more studies are needed to scientifically validate the traditional uses of this plant, beside isolating and identifying their active principles and characterizing the mechanisms of action. We present herein a critical account of its botany, ecology, traditional uses, phytoconstituent profile and major pharmacological activities reported in recent years and therefore will provide a source of information on this plant for further studies.

Two new C-glucoside oxanthrones from Rumex gmelini

Two new C-glucoside oxanthrones, 6-methoxyl-10-hydroxyaloin A （1） and 6-methoxyl-10-hydroxyaloin B （2）, were isolated from the roots of Rumex gmelini Turcz. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic techniques and chemical means C 2009 Zhen Yue Wang. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All fights reserved.

The genus Rumex(Polygonaceae):an ethnobotanical,phytochemical and pharmacological review

Rumex L.,a genus in Polygonaceae family with about 200 species,is growing widely around the world.Some Rumex species,called"sorrel"or"dock",have been used as food application and treatment of skin diseases and hemostasis after trauma by the local people of its growing areas for centuries.To date,29 Rumex species have been studied to contain about 268 substances,including anthraquinones,flavonoids,naphthalenes,stilbenes,diterpene alkaloids,terpenes,lignans,and tannins.Crude extract of Rumex spp.and the pure isolates displayed various bioactivities,such as antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,antitumor,antioxidant,cardiovascular protection and antiaging activities.Rumex species have important potential to become a clinical medicinal source in future.This review covers research articles from 1900 to 2022,fetched from SciFinder,Web of Science,ResearchGate,CNKI and Google Scholar,using“Rumex”as a search term("all fields")with no specific time frame set for the search.Thirty-five Rumex species were selected and summarized on their geographical distribution,edible parts,traditional uses,chemical research and pharmacological properties.

Antioxidant potential of Rumex vesicarius L.:in vitro approach

Objective:To assess in-vitro antioxidant activity of different fraction and perform high performance thin layer chromatography fingerprint analysis of most active fraction of Rumex vesicarius L.(R.vesicarius).Methods:In the present study,acetone,ethyl acetate,n-butanol,and methanol extracts of R.vesicarius were evaluated for radical scavenging activity by studying the inhibition of the level of lipid peroxidation induced by Fe(++)/ascorbate,DNA sugar damage,scavenging of hydrogen peroxide,diphenylphosphine DPPH radical scavenging activity,total phenolic content,total flavonoids content and total proanthocyanidin.High performance thin layer chromatography finger print profiling of R.vesicarius L.was also done.Results:Lipid peroxidation induced by the iron/ascorbate system,hydrogen peroxide,diphenylphosphine and DNA sugar damage were inhibited by the addition of different extract of R.vesicarius.Among them,methanolic extract showed maximum efficacy.The methanolic extract showed the highest total phenolic,total flavonoids and total proanthocyanidin contents.Conclusions:The results suggest that the extracts can be a vital source of phytochemical antioxidants.

Anti-Acinetobacter baumannii activity of Rumex crispus L. and Rumex sanguineus L. extracts

Objective:To examine the effect of Rumex crispus(R.crispus)and Rumex sanguineus(R.sanguineus)plant extracts against isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii(A.baumannii)from wounds,including multidrug-resistant strains.Methods:Six prepared Rumex extracts were subjected to liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.Antimicrobial activity of extracts and pure compounds(catechin,quercetin,isoquercitrin,emodin,and gallic acid)was examined by a microtiter plate method,while for determination of compound binary combinations activity a checkerboard method was applied.Active fractions of extracts were detected by agar-overlay high-performance thinlayer chromatography-bioautography assay followed by liquid chromatography-diode array detection-mass spectrometry analysis.Results:A total of 28 compounds were detected in two extracts of R.crispus and 26 compounds in four different R.sanguineus extracts,with catechin as a dominant component.Anti-A.baumannii activity was confirmed for all six R.sanguineus and R.crispus extracts at the concentration range from 1 to 4 mg/mL.Neither examined single compounds nor their binary combinations exhibited an anti-A.baumannii activity(MIC>256μg/mL).The bioautography showed that fractions with the most prominent anti-A.baumannii activity tended to contain more polar compounds,predominantly flavonol(quercetin and kaempherol)glycosides;but also fractions containing flavanone(eriodictyol)glycosides and anthraquinone(emodin)glycosides;and less polar eriodictyol aglycone.Conclusions:The results justify and elucidate the traditional application of R.sanguineus and R.crispus extracts for wound healing,indicating the necessity for their further examination in combat against multidrug-resistant A.baumannii isolates from wounds.

New seco-anthraquinone glucoside from the roots of Rumex crispus

A new seco-anthraquinone,crispuside A(1),and three new 3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-ones,napthalenones A-C(2-4),were isolated from the roots of Rumex crispus L.,along with 10 known anthraquinones(6-14)and naph-thalenone(5).Their structures were fully determined by extensive spectroscopic analyses,including ECD,and X-ray crystallography in case of compound 5,whose absolute configuration was determined for the first time.The isolates 1,6-14 were evaluated for their anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal activity against three skin fungi,e.g.,Epidermophyton floccosum,Trichophyton rubrum,and Microsporum gypseum.Most of the isolates showed weak anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory activity.Only compound 9 exhibited obvious anti-fungal activity against E.floccosum(MIC_(50)=2.467±0.03μM)and M.gypseum(MIC_(50)=4.673±0.077μM),while the MIC_(50)values of the positive control terbinafine were 1.287±0.012 and 0.077±0.00258μM,respectively.The results indicated that simple emodin type anthraquinone is more potential against skin fungi than its oxyglucosyl,C-glucosyl and glycosylated seco analogues.

Acute and Sub-Acute Toxicity of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of <i>Rumex abyssinica</i>Jacq. (Polygonaceae) and <i>Mentha spicata</i>L. (Lamiaceae)

Rumex abyssinica Jacq. (Polygonaceae) is locally used in management of allergies and female reproductive healthcare;whereas Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae) is used to treat gastrointestinal and respiratory distress, dandruff, halitosis and malaria in Uganda. Owing to the paucity of data on their safety profiles, this study evaluated the acute and sub-acute toxicities of 70% ethanolic leaf extracts of both plants in mice and Wistar albino rats. The oral acute toxicity of both plants was evaluated in Swiss mice of 7-8 weeks old (16-22 g) body weight and LD50 determined. Sub-acute toxicity was evaluated in Wistar albino rats (6 per group) at dose rates of 500, 1000 and 1500 mg/kg for 28 days. The LD50 of R. abyssinica and M. spicata in mice was 7727 mg/kg and 13,606 mg/kg body weight, respectively. General signs of toxicity due to large doses of both plants extract included hyperurination, abdominal muscle twitches and convulsions. In the sub-acute toxicity test, rats treated with both extracts did not exhibit any clinical signs of toxicity;no mortality and changes in body weight were observed. R. abyssinica did not cause significant changes in haematological indices, except a significant increase in HCT (p 0.05). However, a dose dependant significant decrease in HCT (p 0.05) and a significant increase (p 0.05) in the levels of WBC, LMY and MCHC were observed in rats treated with M. spicata extract. Biochemical test showed that both extracts caused a significant dose dependent increase (p 0.05) in levels of ALT and ALP. Marked increase in the levels of AST was also observed in rats treated with M. spicata extract. Of the two extracts, only rats treated with </

Isolation and Antifungal Evaluation of Rumex cyprius Murb Extracts

Ethanolic extract of dried Rumex cyprius Murb （polygonaceae） was tested against four pathogenic fungi： three dermatophytes, Microsporum canis, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and T. rubrum, and the causative agent of chalkbrood disease of bees, Ascophaera apis. The extract showed considerable activity against all these fungi. One of the main constituents ofRumex cyprius was isolated and tested for its antimycotic activity. It showed a significant activity against the test fungi and was identified as 1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methylanthracene-9,10-dione based on its IR, UV-V and 1^H NMR spectra.

Effects of n-butanol extract of Rumex gmelini Turcz on the endotoxin-induced acute lung injury in mice

Objective: To study the effects of n-butanol extract of Rumex gmelini Turcz on the endotoxin-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in mice. Methods: Kunming mice were selected as experimental animals and randomly divided into normal control group (NC group), acute lung injury group (ALI group) and n-butanol extract of Rumex gmelini Turcz group (Rum group). ALI group and Rum group were established into ALI models by intraperitoneal injection of endotoxin, and Rum group were given intragastric administration of n-butanol extract of Rumex gmelini Turcz for intervention before model establishment. 12 h after endotoxin injection, the superior lobe of right lung was taken to determine the water content, and the inferior lobe of right lung was taken to determine the contents of AQPs molecules, inflammatory response molecules and oxidative stress molecules. Results: 12 h after endotoxin injection, the water content of lung tissue in Rum group was (6.82±0.97)%. After variance analysis, the water content of lung tissue in ALI group was significantly higher than that in NC group, AQP1 and AQP5 protein levels in lung tissue were significantly lower than those of NC group, AQP3 and AQP4 protein levels were not different from those of NC group, and MPO, NF-kB, TNF-α, HMGB1, IL-8, ROS, ATP, MDA, Bax and Caspase-3 protein levels were significantly higher than those of NC group;the water content of lung tissue in Rum group was significantly lower than that in ALI group, AQP1 and AQP5 protein levels in lung tissue were significantly higher than those of ALI group, AQP3 and AQP4 protein levels were not different from those of ALI group, and MPO, NF-kB, TNF-α, HMGB1, IL-8, ROS, ATP, MDA, Bax and Caspase-3 protein levels were significantly lower than those of ALI group. Conclusion:The n-butanol extract of Rumex gmelini Turcz reduce the pulmonary edema, inflammatory response, oxidative stress and apoptosis during the endotoxin-induced ALI in mice.

土壤重金属镉、铅及其复合污染对羊蹄(Rumex ja-ponicus Houtt)生长及其抗性生理指标的影响

为探究重金属Cd、Pb及其复合污染对植物的生长及生理的影响,选用乐安河湿地优势乡土植物羊蹄(Rumex japonicus Houtt),采用室内土培盆栽实验,分别设置不同的Cd、Pb单因素及其双因素复合污染水平,研究羊蹄的生物量、株高等生长指标及植物组织中丙二醛(MDA)、可溶性糖等抗性生理指标的变化特性。结果表明:随着Cd、Pb污染胁迫浓度的增加以及胁迫时间的延长,羊蹄的生物量及株高均受到显著(P<0.05)抑制,且Cd+Pb双因素复合污染胁迫的抑制作用大于单因素Pb或Cd的污染胁迫;羊蹄植物组织中的MDA含量及可溶性糖含量随Cd、Pb污染胁迫强度的增加及胁迫时间的延长显著增加(P<0.05);在盆栽土壤中单因素Cd或Pb的高浓度胁迫下,羊蹄的自我调控能力显著增强(P<0.05),MDA含量下降。不同污染水平的单因素Cd、Pb及Cd+Pb双因素复合污染胁迫对羊蹄可溶性糖含量的影响均存在显著性(P<0.05)差异。

Rumex dentatus could be a potent alternative to treatment of microbial infections and of breast cancer

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the phytochemicals and in vitro antioxidant,antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential of Rumex dentatus(R.dentatus)leaf extracts.METHODS:The total phenolics and flavonoids content of R.dentatus extracts were evaluated by the Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminum chloride colorimetric methods respectively.Antioxidant potential of studied plant extracts was assessed through 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging capacity,total reducing power and total antioxidant methods.Moreover,antibacterial and antifungal capacity was also evaluated by disc diffusion method against six clinically isolated multi-drug resistant bacterial strains as well as six fungal isolates.Further,cell cytotoxicity was also evaluated through3-(4,5-dimethylthiazolyl-2)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay.RESULTS:Ethanol extract showed highest total phenolic[(38.9±1.5)μg gallic acid equivalent/mg]and total flavonoids[(17.2±1.9)μg quercetin equivalent/mg]contents.Antioxidant assays indicated that ethanol and methanol extracts possess potent antioxidant potential.Moreover,it was observed that ethanol and hexane extracts have the potential to inhibit most of the tested multi-drug resistant bacterial strains while methanol,chloroform and hexane extracts could inhibit the growth of pathogenic fungal strains successfully.Among all the studied extracts,ethanolic extract showed highest cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cell line then Hep-2 and DU-145 cell lines by MTT assay with lowest IC50 of 47.3μg/m L.CONCLUSION:These results suggest that R.dentatus could be a potent alternative candidate for treatment of microbial infections and for breast cancer treatment.