The Effect and Mechanism of Fructus lycii on Improvement of Exercise Fatigue Using a Network Pharmacological Approach with in vitro Experimental Verification

Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect and underlying mechanism of Fructus lycii in improving exercise fatigue.Methods A network pharmacological approach was used to explore potential mechanisms of action of Fructus lycii.Skeletal muscle C2C12 cells and immunofluorescence were employed to verify the effect and mechanism of the representative components in Fructus lycii predicted by network pharmacological analysis.Results Six potential active components,namely quercetin,β-sitosterol,stigmasterol,7-Omethylluteolin-6-C-beta-glucoside_qt,atropine,and glycitein,were identified to have potency in improving exercise fatigue via multiple pathways,such as the PI3K-Akt,neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction,IL-17,TNF,and MAPK signaling pathways.The immunofluorescence results indicated that quercetin,a significant active component in Fructus lycii,increased the mean staining area of 2-NBDG,TMRM,and MitoTracker,and decreased the area of CellRox compared to the control.Furthermore,the protein expression levels of p-38 MAPK,p-MAPK,p-JNK,p-PI3K,and p-AKT markedly increased after quercetin treatment.Conclusion Fructus lycii might alleviate exercise fatigue through multiple components and pathways.Among these,quercetin appears to improve exercise fatigue by enhancing energy metabolism and reducing oxidative stress.The PI3K-AKT and MAPK signaling pathways also appear to play a role in this process.

Lignans are the main active components of Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus for liver disease treatment:a review

As a traditional Chinese herbal medicine,Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus(SC)has been used in medicine and food industry due to its health care and therapeutic effects.Over the past 20 years,the use of SC and its active ingredient lignans in the prevention and treatment of liver diseases has been increasing,and their hepatoprotective effects has increased the interest of the public and academia.Therefore,in the present work,we first determined the effectiveness of SC in the treatment of liver diseases such as metabolic associated fatty liver disease,alcoholic liver disease,cholestatic liver disease and acute liver injury.Subsequently,the pharmacological effects and molecular mechanisms of lignans,the active components of SC,for liver disease treatment were comprehensively summarized for the first time.The results showed that the lignans in SC could achieve hepatoprotective effects by regulating lipid metabolism,anti-fibrosis,anti-inflammation,anti-oxidation,anti-tumor and regulating bile acid metabolism.The mechanism mainly involved adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase,endoplasmic reticulum stress,sterol regulatory element binding protein 1c,autophagy,transforming growth factor-β,mitogen-activated protein kinase,microRNA,nuclear factor kappa-B,nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2,heat shock proteins and pregnane X receptor signaling pathways.These results can lay a scientific foundation for the development of hepatoprotective drugs or functional foods from SC/lignans.

How Schisandrae Fructus Benefits the Body: Mechanisms in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine

Schisandrae chinensis Fructus (SF) is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to TCM theory, SF can invigorate Qi in the liver and other visceral organs through the meridian system. Furthermore, the liver’s pivotal role in regulating the functions of various visceral organs helps explain how SF can promote holistic health benefits. The main active ingredient of SF, schisandrin B (Sch B), has been found to improve mitochondrial ATP production and enhance glutathione redox status in multiple organs. This could account for the overall protective effects of Sch B on organs. Due to its stronger impact on liver function, the positive influence of Sch B on different organs may be facilitated by signal molecules originating from the liver.

Insight into the Efficacy and Potential Mechanism of Fructus Aurantii on Skin Based on Network Pharmacology

[Objectives]This study was conducted to explore the mechanism and pharmacological activity of Fructus Aurantii on human skin through network pharmacology.[Methods]The active components and targets of Fructus Aurantii were screened byTCMSPand SymMap data-bases,and the targets were humanized after de-duplication by UniProt database.Relevant therapeutic targets were searched in Gencards data-base with"skin"as the key word,and those with higher weights were retained.An effective component-human skin action target network of Fructus Aurantii was established by Cytoscape software.Then,the topological analysis of protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was made by using String database and Cytoscape software.Gene Ontology(GO)funetional enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichment analysis were carried out by david database,and the analysis results were visualized by Hiplot soft-ware.[Results]Thirteen active compounds of Fructus Aurantii were obtained by screening,and 99 gene targets of Fructus Aurantii which might have pharmacological activity on human skin were obtained by intersection analysis.PTGS2,PTGS1,HSP90AB1,HSP90AAI,NCOA2 and PIK3CG might be core action targets of Fructus Aurantii on human skin according to the topological analysis of the active component-target network.The analysis of PPI network showed that IL-1β,INS,TNF,TP53 and ESR1 might be core action proteins of Fructus Auranti.GO enrichment analysis showed that Fructus Aurantii might balance the imbalance of skin microenvironment caused by various in-vitro stimuli by participating in biological processes such as response to xenobiotic stimulus and regulation of small molecule metabolic process.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that the targets of Fructus Aurantii acting on human skin were enriched in pathways in cancer,Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus infection,pathways in measles,AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications,IL.-17 signaling pathway,etc.[Conclusions]Fructus Aurantii may act on human skin targets through a variety of active components,and play a regulatory role in skin-related diseases.

Determination of Benzoylaconitine Compounds in the Decoctions of Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata(Heishun Pieces),Trichosanthis Fructus and Their Combination

[Objectives]This study was conducted to determine the contents of benzoylmesaconine,benzoylaconitine and benzoylhypacoitine in the decoctions of Heishun pieces,Trichosanthis Fructus and their combination.[Methods]Heishun pieces,Trichosanthis Fructus and their combination were extracted for different time periods,and then grouped.HPLC was performed using an Agilent ZORBAX SB-C 18 chromatographic column(4.6 mm×250 mm,5μm)and acetonitrile-0.02 mol/L sodium dihydrogen phosphate as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1 mL/min and a column temperature of 30℃,and the sample volume was 20μL.The detection wavelength was 230 nm.[Results]The total amounts of benzoylmesaconine,benzoylaconitine and benzoylhypacoitine in the single decoction group of Heishun pieces were all significantly different from those in the combined decoction group at corresponding time.[Conclusions]The total content of the benzoylaconitine type increased significantly after the combined decoction of Heishun pieces and Fructus Trichosanthis,which proves the scientificity of"eighteen incompatible medicaments,19 counteraction"in traditional Chinese medicine to some extent.

Study on the mechanism of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud.- Jujubae Fructus in the treatment of hepatocirrhosis based on network pharmacology

The active components,targets,and pathways of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud.-Jujubae Fructus in treating hepatocirrhosis and the mechanism of action were explored by means of network pharmacology.Firstly,the active components and related targets of Jujubae Fructus were screened by TCMSP database and standardized by Uniprot database.The compounds of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud.were obtained by searching the literature and finally screened by PubChem database,Swiss ADME,and SwissTargetPrediction.Hepatocirrhosis targets were obtained through Genecards database,PPI network analysis was conducted on common targets of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud.-Jujubae Fructus and hepatocirrhosis by using String database,GO enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis was conducted through Metascape database by using intersection targets of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud.-Jujubae Fructus and hepatocirrhosis,and the results were drawn by using Weishengxin online drawing platform.Then,the network of drug-compound-target-pathway was constructed by the software of Cytoscape3.8.0.Finally,the above results were verified by molecular docking.47 active compounds from Euphorbia fischeriana Steud.-Jujubae Fructus were screened out,which had 38 common targets,162 intersection targets,and 340 signal pathways with hepatocirrhosis,mainly involving hepatitis C,JAK-STAT signal pathway and AGE-RAGE signal pathway.Targets,such as MAPK1,AKT1,TNF,JUN,IL6 and PTGS2,play important roles in the treatment.The findings suggested that the main active ingredients of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud.-Jujubae Fructus in treating hepatocirrhosis are quercetin,scopolamine,physcion,7-deoxyrangduin,17-Hydroxyjolkinolide A,etc.Molecular docking results showed that the main active components and core targets might have a good binding capacity.This study preliminarily explored the potential mechanism of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud.-Jujubae Fructus in treating hepatocirrhosis and provided a theoretical basis for the clinical application of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud.-Jujubae Fructus.

Mori fructus aqueous extracts attenuates liver injury by inhibiting ferroptosis via the Nrf2 pathway

Background Liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinogenesis secondary to liver fibrosis are serious liver diseases with no effective treatments.Mori fructus aqueous extracts(MFAEs)have served as successful treatments for many types of liver injury including fibrosis although the molecular mechanisms are unknown at present.Purpose To investigate the effect of MFAEs in alleviating acute and chronic liver injury and tried to decipher the underlying mechanism.Methods and results Mice were divided into 5 groups(n ps:contro=8)for acute(groups:control,0.3%CCl_(4),bifendate(BD),100 and 200 mg/kg MFAEs,7 d)and chronic(groul,10%CCl_(4),BD,100 and 200 mg/kg MFAEs,4 weeks)liver injury study.Each mouse was injected intraperitoneally with 10μL/g corn oil containing CCl_(4)expect the control group.HepG2 cells were used in vitro study.Eighteen communal components were identified by UPLC-LTQOrbitrap-MS.We utilized a mouse model for acute and chronic liver injury using CCl_(4)and MFAEs administration effectively blocked fibrosis and significantly inhibited inflammation in the liver.MFAEs activated the nuclear factor erythroid derived 2 like 2/heme oxygenase 1(Nrf2/HO-1)pathway and promoted the synthesis of the antioxidants glutathione(GSH),superoxidedismutase(SOD)and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)that resulted in reduced levels of CCl_(4)-induced oxidative stress molecules including reactive oxygen species.These extracts administered to mice also inhibited ferroptosis in the liver by regulating the expression of Acyl-CoA synthetase long chain family member 4(ACSL4),solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11)and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4),thus reducing the occurrence of liver fibrosis.Both in vivo and in vitro tests indicated that the mechanism of MFAEs protection against liver fibrosis was linked to activation of Nrf2 signaling.These effects were blocked in vitro by the addition of a specific Nrf2 inhibitor.Conclusion MFAEs inhibited oxidative stress,ferroptosis and inflammation of the liver by activating Nrf2 signal pathway and provided a significant protective effect against CCl_(4)-induced liver fibrosis.

Essential oil extracted from Quzhou Aurantii Fructus prevents acute liver failure through inhibiting lipopolysaccharide-mediated inflammatory response

Quzhou Aurantii Fructus(QAF)has a long history as a folk medicine and food for the treatment of liver diseases.While our earlier study provided evidence of hepatoprotective properties contained within the flavonoids and limonins constituents in QAF,the potential preventative effects afforded by essential oil components present within QAF remains enigmatic.In this study,we prepared Quzhou Aurantii Fructus essential oil(QAFEO)and confirmed its anti-inflammatory effects on liver inflammation through experimentation on lipopolysaccharide and D-galactosamine(LPS/D-GalN)induced acute liver failure(ALF)mouse models.Using RNA-sequence(RNA-seq)analysis,we found that QAFEO prevented ALF by systematically blunting the pathways involved in response to LPS and toll-like receptor signaling pathways.QAFEO effectively suppressed the phosphorylation of tank-binding kinase 1(TBK1),TGF-beta activated kinase 1(TAK1),interferon regulatory factor 3(IRF3),and the activation of mitogen activated kinase-like protein(MAPK)and nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB)pathways in vivo and in vitro.Importantly,QAFEO substantially reduced myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88(MyD88)-toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)interaction levels.Moreover,8 compounds from QAFEO could directly bind to REAL,TAK1,MyD88,TBK1,and IRF3.Taken together,the results of our study support the notion that QAFEO exerts a hepatoprotective effect through inhibiting LPS-mediated inflammatory response.

Traditional Chinese medicine Euodiae Fructus:botany,traditional use,phytochemistry,pharmacology,toxicity and quality control

Euodiae Fructus,referred to as“Wuzhuyu”in Chinese,has been used as local and traditional herbal medicines in many regions,especially in China,Japan and Korea,for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders,headache,emesis,aphtha,dermatophytosis,dysentery,etc.Substantial investigations into their chemical and pharmacological properties have been performed.Recently,interest in this plant has been focused on the different structural types of alkaloids like evodiamine,rutaecarpine,dehydroevodiamine and 1-methyl-2-undecyl-4(1H)-quinolone,which exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities in preclinical models,such as anticancer,antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,anti-cardiovascular disease,etc.This review summarizes the up-to-date and comprehensive information concerning the botany,traditional uses,phytochemistry,pharmacology of Euodiae Fructus together with the toxicology and quality control,and discusses the possible direction and scope for future research on this plant.

A Rapid Determination of 30 Prohibited Pesticide Residues in Lycii Fructus by UPLC-MS/MS

Prohibited pesticide residues have become one of the main factors affecting the quality and safety of Lycii Fructus,However,rarely studies focus on the rapid determination of these residues.Here,a total of 30 kinds of prohibited pesticide residues were determined by ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)in five different process ways.Pretreatment methods,chromatographic separation and detection conditions in mass spectrometry were all optimized accordingly.Among the five different pretreatment methods,the first and third solid phase extraction failed to provide high recoveries of sulfosulfuron compounds(both lower than 60%).Recovery of chlorphenamidine by the Quick Easy Cheap Effective Rugged and Safe multiresidue method(QuEChERS)was lower than 60%,which did not meet the requirements of trace determination.The concentrations of 30 prohibited pesticides residues treated by straightforward and solid phase extraction showed good linearity in their corresponding ranges,with correlation coefficients over 0.99.The average recoveries of straightforward ranged from 78.13%to 110.9%,while RSD ranged from 1.3%to 16.9%,albeit poor purification was observed.The recovery yield from solid phase extraction was between 67.75%and 103.08%with RSD value from 0.8%to 14.0%,which met the requirements of trace determination,this method has good precision and stability.These results could be employed to other Traditional Chinese Medicines(TCMs)in detecting prohibited pesticide residues.

Advances in Research of Identification of Cnidii Fructus and Its Adulterants

In this paper,the traditional identification and modern identification technology of Cnidii Fructus and its adulterant were reviewed,and their advantages,disadvantages and practicability were summarized,to provide a reference for the rapid and accurate identification and quality evaluation of Cnidii Fructus.

Recent advances in the antiviral activity of Forsythiae Fructus

Forsythiae Fructus,a well-known traditional Chinese medicine preparation derived from the dried fruits of Forsythia suspensa(Thunb.)Vahl,has been historically utilized for its heat-clearing and detoxification properties.Forsythiae Fructus has been reported to exhibit antiviral activity such as against SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus.This review highlights the recent updates on the effects and underlying action mechanisms of compounds in and active fractions from Forsythiae Fructus and Chinese formulae containing Forsythiae Fructus.

Network pharmacology and verification experiment-based prediction of active components and potential targets of Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus-Saposhnikoviae Radix(Yizhiren-Fangfeng)for treatment of diabetic kidney disease

Background:In this study,we analyzed the potential active components,related crucial targets and possible signaling pathway mechanisms of Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus and Saposhnikoviae Radix(AOF-SR)herb pairs in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease(DKD)using network pharmacology and verification experiments.Methods:The active compounds and potential targets of AOF-SR were derived from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform,The Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine,and PubChem databases,and the potential therapeutic targets of DKD were derived from the OMIM,Drugbank,and DisGeNET databases.The“compounds-diseases-targets”network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.6.0.ClusterMaker functionality in Cytoscape is being used to screen important targets for AOF-SR treatment of DKD.Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis of important targets were performed using DAVID database.In addition,according to the predicted results of network pharmacology,HK-2 cells were used to construct DKD model for verification experiment.HK-2 cells were divided into control group,high glucose(HG)group and AOF-SR(HG+AOF-SR)group to detect survival rate and expression of key proteins in NF-κB and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways.Results:A total of 38 compounds were selected from AOF-SR,of which 23 were Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus and 15 were Saposhnikoviae Radix.Through enrichment analysis of 82 important targets,88 signaling pathways were identified;some of these pathways,such as the NF-κB,PI3K-Akt,IL-17,and JAK/STAT signaling pathways,regulate the pathological process of DKD.In verification experiment,the HK-2 cells survival rate was higher in the HG+AOF-SR group than in the HG group(P<0.05).Moreover,western blotting results showed that the expression levels of NF-κB,p-PI3K,and p-Akt in HG+AOF-SR group were significantly lower than those in HG group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Overall,this study revealed the active compounds,important targets and possible mechanisms of AOF-SR treatment for DKD,and conducted preliminary verification experiments on its correctness,provided novel insights into the treatment of DKD by AOF-SR.

Optimization of Extraction Conditions for Total Flavonoids from Fructus Aurantii Immaturus and Its Anti-UVB Radiation Activity

[Objectives]Optimum extraction conditions of total flavonoids from Fructus Aurantii Immaturus(TFFAI)and its resistance activity to ultraviolet radiation were investigated in present research.[Methods]The optimal extraction conditions of TFFAI were determined by single factor and orthogonal experiments,and the survival rate of TFFAI on HaCaT cells irradiated with UVB rays was investigated.It s antioxidant capacity was determined by ABTS.[Results]The results showed that the highest yield of TFFAI was obtained with 70%ethanol at a solid-to-liquid ratio of 1:50(w/v)and 40℃for 1.5 h by single-factor and orthogonal experiments.Total flavonoids(0.25-1.00 mg/ml)could significantly improve the survival rate of HaCaT cell line.Meanwhile,the maximum absorption peak of TFFAI was found at 283 nm,and in-vitro antioxidant experiment identified that TFFAI had a good clearance rate to ABTS.It suggestes that TFFAI could protect the cells from UVB damage by absorption of UVB rays and anti-oxidation.[Conclusions]TFFAI played a protective role on UVB irradiated cells through UVB ultraviolet absorption and antioxidant pathways.

女贞子中主要活性成分红景天苷和特女贞苷的逆转铁过载促进骨形成相互作用研究

目的评价女贞子中主要活性成分红景天苷和特女贞苷的逆转铁过载促进骨形成抗绝经后骨质疏松(postmenopausal osteoporosis,PMOP)效应,并探讨其相互作用关系。方法建立柠檬酸铁铵诱导的斑马鱼骨质疏松模型,分别评估红景天苷(1、5、25、50、100μmol/L)、特女贞苷(1、5、25、50、100μmol/L)及其两种成分混合溶液(1∶1)对骨矿化的影响;茜素红染色后以骨骼染色面积和累积光密度评价其骨矿化程度,并运用等效线法和等辐射分析法评价红景天苷、特女贞苷抗PMOP的相互作用。结果红景天苷、特女贞苷及其混合溶液均有较好地逆转铁过载所致的骨形成抑制作用,且在1~100μmol/L内呈现显著的浓度依赖性;在等效线法中,经半数有效浓度(EC50)计算得混合组γ>1,表明二者无明显的协同作用;在等辐射分析法中,混合组中相应成分的EC50比值分数总和为1.16,其复合点落在95%可信限内(P>0.05),表明两者呈相加作用关系,且未见明显协同作用。结论红景天苷和特女贞苷均可逆转铁过载诱导的骨形成抑制,且当红景天苷和特女贞苷联合使用时,两者呈相加作用。

基于多尺度特征深度神经网络的不同产地山楂细粒度图像识别

中药是中医治疗疾病的主要途径,也是我国中医药事业传承与创新发展的物质基础,其真伪优劣也会直接影响中医临床的疗效,因此研究科学合理且高效的中药材质量检测方法符合当前行业热点.山楂作为中国著名的药食两用类药材,在烹饪和治疗中具有保护心血管、降低血压的作用,被广泛应用;但由于自然环境与栽培条件的不同,不同产地的山楂易被混淆从而对品质产生影响.尽管化学、生物鉴定的方法广泛而重要,但专业门槛高,耗时较长;且传统图像处理方法容易受外在环境因素干扰,可靠性差.因此亟待研究快速准确的方法以实现山楂产地的精准鉴别;受CoAtNet与Swin-Transformer网络启发,本文结合MBConv模块中深度可分离卷积网络对局部信息建模的特点与Swin Transformer模块多层次结构可弥补网络非局部性损失的特性,提出一种多尺度特征的混合神经网络模型,通过获取图像不同层级特征,将获取的形状、颜色与纹理等浅层特征作为先验知识与高层级语义信息进行特征融合,研究了一种快速有效的识别方法以实现对不同产地山楂的有效鉴别;此外,本文提出一种新的局部空间注意力机制,通过形成通道注意力模块联合空间注意力模块的新结构,实现对图像细粒度特征的聚焦与学习.实验结果表明,本文所提出的方法有最高的鉴别准确率为89.306%,优于其他基线模型.实践证明,本文的研究提高中药材鉴别的科技水平,拓宽传统中医药的研究思路.

益智仁-乌药药对调控PI3K/Akt/mTOR通路介导细胞自噬保护肾小球足细胞的作用机制研究

目的研究益智仁-乌药药对通过调控PI3K/Akt/mTOR信号通路促进足细胞自噬治疗糖尿病肾病(Diabetic Nephropathy,DN)的作用。方法60只造模成功的C57BL/KSJ-db/db(以下简称db/db)小鼠随机分为模型组、二甲双胍组、缬沙坦组、益智仁-乌药药对(低、中、高剂量)组,每组10只;另取10只C57BL/KSJ-db/m(以下简称db/m)小鼠为正常组,正常组和模型组给予生理盐水,治疗组小鼠分别给予相应药物,给药8周后检测小鼠肾脏病理学改变,足细胞自噬体数量、结构及相关蛋白表达。结果与模型组相比,益智仁-乌药药对组可显著减轻糖尿病肾病小鼠肾小球基底膜增厚情况,增加足细胞自噬体数量,显著升高自噬相关蛋白表达(P<0.05),降低PI3K/Akt/mTOR信号通路相关蛋白的表达(P<0.05)。其中益智仁-乌药药对高剂量组各指标改善优于益智仁-乌药低、中剂量组。结论益智仁-乌药药对通过抑制PI3K/Akt/mTOR信号通路激活,提高足细胞自噬水平,减轻足细胞损伤,发挥治疗糖尿病肾病的作用。

Effect of Toosendan Fructus before and after stir-frying process extract on CYP450 enzyme activities in rats in vivo and vitro by cocktail probe drug method

Background:The traditional Chinese medicine Toosendan Fructus has certain hepatotoxicity,which is used after being processed by stir-frying to attenuate toxicity.However,there are few studies on its attenuating toxicity mechanism.The effects of Toosendan Fructus on the activities of CYP450P1A2,CYP2E1 and CYP3A4 were studied in vivo and in vitro and the dose-toxicity mechanism of hepatotoxicity before and after stir-frying was explored to provide the basis for safe,rational use of Toosendan Fructus.Methods:The rat liver microsomes in vitro incubation method and in vivo pharmacokinetics were used to detect the concentrations of phenacetin,chlorzoxazone and dapsone in the liver microsomes in vitro incubation system and the rat plasma to study the effect of stir-frying of Toosendan Fructus on the activity of CYP450P1A2,CYP2E1,CYP3A4.Results:The results of pharmacokinetics in vivo showed that the AUC of phenacetin and dapsone in different groups was lower,and CL value was higher than those of the normal group.At the same dose,the AUC of stir-fried Toosendan Fructus was higher than that of the raw,while CL value was lower.For the same processed product,AUC value was high-dose>low-dose>middle-dose group,CL value was high-dose<low-dose<middle-dose.AUC and CL values of chlorzoxazone showed no difference from those of the normal group.The results of pharmacokinetics in vivo showed that Toosendan Fructus can induce the activity of CYP3A4 in a dose-dependent manner and the induction effect will decrease after stir-frying in vitro.Conclusion:The toxicity attenuation of Toosendan Fructus may be related to the decrease of induction effect after stir-frying.These results would provide the basis for safe,rational use of Toosendan Fructus.

盐益智仁-盐小茴香药对止泻活性部位筛选及“谱效”关系研究

目的筛选盐益智仁-盐小茴香药对(YZYH)止泻活性部位,并通过“谱效”关系研究推测其药效物质基础和质量标志物。方法制备大鼠脾肾阳虚泄泻模型,测定盐益智仁-盐小茴香药对石油醚(YZYH⁃L)、乙酸乙酯(YZYH⁃M)、水(YZYH⁃H)3部位药效指标,包括体重、肛温、腹泻潜伏期(diarrhea incubation period,DIP)、腹泻指数(diarrheal index,DI)等行为学指标及一氧化氮合成酶(nitric oxide synthetase,NOS)、环磷酸鸟苷(cyclic guanosine monophosphate,cGMP)、磷酸肌酸激酶(creatine phosphate kinase,CPK)等生化指标;建立不同部位高效液相色谱(high performance liquid chromatography,HPLC)图谱,采用灰色关联法分析各部位化学成分与止泻药效指标间的“谱效”关系。结果与空白对照组大鼠相比,15 d后,模型组大鼠出现泄泻证主症关键病理指标—水样便,同时,伴随食后腹胀、食欲不振和弓背等脾阳和肾阳虚泄泻的次症典型特征;给与治疗药物后,泄泻主症和次症均有不同程度的改善,其中阳性药、YZYH⁃M部位第28天后泄泻模型大鼠关键指标DIP极显著延长(P<0.01)、DI极显著降低(P<0.01),以及脾、肾阳虚泄泻的次症典型特征代表性指标体重、24 h摄食、饮水量、肛温和血清生化指标NOS、cGMP、CPK等活性的调节作用均较其它给药组好;“谱效”关系研究表明茴香醛、4号色谱峰等成分与DIP、DI、NOS、cGMP、CPK 5个药效指标的关联度重要。结论YZYH⁃M部位为药对止泻活性部位,其作用机制与抑制胃肠功能亢进和调节机体能量代谢与免疫相关;茴香醛及4号峰作为药对的质量标志物。

基于网络药理学与分子对接探讨山茱萸-菟丝子治疗认知障碍的作用机制

目的 利用网络药理学和分子对接方法探讨山茱萸-菟丝子治疗认知障碍的潜在作用机制。方法 利用TCMSP筛选山茱萸、菟丝子活性成分,并预测潜在靶点,从UniProt数据库获得药物成分对应靶点,通过TTD、GeneCards和OMIM数据库获取认知障碍相关靶点,利用R4.2.2软件获取山茱萸-菟丝子与认知障碍的共同靶点。利用Cytoscape3.7.2软件构建“药物-活性成分-靶点”网络,通过STRING11.5数据库构建共有靶点蛋白相互作用网络,利用R4.2.2软件进行GO功能及KEGG通路富集分析,利用AutoDock1.5.6、PyMoL2.4.0软件进行分子对接验证。结果 经过筛选共得到30个药物活性成分,184个药物-疾病交集靶点,通过GO功能和KEGG通路富集分析得到2 678个GO条目和179条信号通路。共同靶点的通路富集分析显示主要与PI3K-Akt、HIF-1α/VEGF等信号通路相关,分子对接结果显示,认知障碍核心靶点与山茱萸-菟丝子主要成分亲和力较好,可能有效自由结合。结论 山茱萸-菟丝子中槲皮素、山柰酚、β-谷甾醇、异鼠李素、豆甾醇、四氢鸭脚木碱等成分可能通过抗氧化应激、抗炎及免疫调节、糖脂调节等作用治疗认知障碍。