Four new lanostane triterpenoids featuring extendedπ-conjugated systems from the stems of Kadsura coccinea

Four new 14(13→12)-abeolanostane triterpenoids featuring extendedπ-conjugated systems,kadcoccitanes E-H(1-4),were obtained from the stems of Kadsura coccinea through using a HPLC−UV-guided approach.Their structural and configurational determination was accomplished through extensive spectroscopic analysis coupled with quantum chemical calculations.Kadcoccitanes E-H were tested for their cytotoxic activities against five human tumor cell lines(HL-60,A-549,SMMC-7721,MDA-MB-231,SW-480)but none of them exhibited activities at the concentration 40μM.

Study on Effect of Drought Stress with PEG-6000 on Physiological and Biochemical Indicators in Kadsura coccinea

[Objective] The aim was to research drought resistance and adaptation mechanisms of Kaclsura coccinea under different drought stresses. [Method] The seedlings of Kadsura coccinea growing one year were taken as materials in order to investigate and analyze leaf SPAD value, relative water content （RWC）, malonaldehyde （MAD）, cell membrane permeability （RP）, proline （PRO） and superoxide dismutase activity （SOD）. [Result] As drought stress improved, leaf SPAD value and RWC were both diminishing and RWC fell remarkably; MAD, Pro, RP and SOD activity were increasing; MAD and RP grew significantly. [Conclusion] Kadsura coccinea is much sensitive to drought stress and will be affected if water loss is too much high.

A new triterpenoid from Kadsura coccinea

A new triterpenoid,possessing a lanost-9（11）-3-one skeleton,was isolated from the roots of Kadsura coccinea,based on the spectral analysis,its structure was elucidated as 3-hydroxy-12-acetoxycoccinic acid.

Evaluation of wound healing and antimicrobial potentials of Ixora coccinea root extract

Objective:To evaluate the wound healing and antimicrobial activity of root extracts of Ixora coccinea(I.coccinea).Methods:To investigate the wound healing efficacy of root extract of I.coccinea Linn,five groups of animals were divided each containing six animals.Two wound models including incision and excision wound models were used in this study.The parameters studied were tensile strength on incision wound model and in terms of wound contraction for excision wound model were compared with standard Nitrofurazone(NFZ) ointment(0.2%w/w). Six extracts(ethanol.aqueous,petroleum ether,benzene,chloroform and ethyl acetate ) of I. coccinea were screened for in vitro growth inhibiting activity against different bacterial strains riz. Staphylococcia aureus.Bacillus pumilius,Enterococcus facialis.Escherichia coli,Salmonella typhi and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and fungi Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger were compared with the standard drugs ciprofloxacin and chloramphenicol for antibacterial and griscofulvin for antifungal screening.The serial dilution and cup(or) well plate methods were used for the antimicrobial study and MIC was determined.Results:The ethanolic extract showed significant (P【0.001) wound healing activity when compared to standard drug NFZ with respect to normal control group.Amongst all.ethanolic extract showed highly significant antibacterial activity against all bacterial strains used in this study when compared to standard.The aqueous extract showed moderate significant inhibition against all bacterial strains when compared to standard. All the extracts were shown negligible activity against the fungal strains used in this study. Conclusions:The ethanolic root extract of I.coccinea showed pronounced wound healing and antibacterial activity.The probable reason to heal the wound was that the external application of the extract prevented the microbes to invade through the wound thus the protection of wound occurs against the infection of the various organisms.

Four 14(13→12)‑Abeolanostane Triterpenoids with 6/6/5/6‑Fused Ring System from the Roots of Kadsura coccinea

Four new rearranged 6/6/5/6-fused lanostane-type triterpenoids,kadcoccitanes A-D(1-4),were isolated from the roots of Kadsura coccinea,and their structures were mainly elucidated by comprehensive analysis of their spectroscopic data.Additionally,the structure of 1 was ambiguously verifed by single-crystal X-ray difraction,while the structure of 2,which features a novel 8,16-epoxy motif,was validated by quantum chemical calculation of NMR parameters and ECD spectrum.Moreover,1 and 4 were found to exhibited anticoagulant activity,while 3 and 4 were found to possess anti-platelet aggregation activity.

Analysis of Growth and Quality of Sun-cured Tobacco Kadsura Coccinea In Guangchang County

[Objective] The aim was to study the growth and quality characteristics of sun-cured tobacco Kadsura Coccinea in Guangchang County and give full play to its advantages. [Method] The research took tobacco varieties including Tiechi in Yiqian, Mushao in Yangxi Tiechi in Chishui, and Liuye in Toupo as test materials to explore development process, quality characteristics and economic traits of different varieties. [Result] The variety of Tiechi in Yiqian had medium growht, moderate growth periods, and the best economic benefits. Total content of aroma matter was the highest in the varieties of Tiechi in Yiqian. Also it had more content of products of browning reaction and products degraded by cembranoids. Besides, volume and quality of aroma were higher, as well as the score of sensory quality. [Conclusion]Comprehensive comparisons suggested that the variety of Tiechi in Yiqian was superior to others at tobacco-growing, economic benefits and quality.

Experimental Study on Anti-adjuvant Arthritis in Rats of Kadsura coccinea

[Objectives] To investigate the therapeutic effect of Kadsura coccinea on adjuvant arthritis( AA) rats and its mechanism from cytokine levels. [Methods] The complete Freund's adjuvant( CFA)-induced AA model of rats was used. The therapeutic effect of K. coccinea on AA rats was evaluated by the articular swelling,arthritis score,immune organ index and hematoxylin-eosin( HE) staining. The content of inflammatory factors TNF-α,IL-6,and IL-1β in the serum of AA rats was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay( ELISA) respectively. [Results]Compared with the model group,the total extract of K. coccinea( KCTE) could significantly inhibit the primary and secondary articular swelling of AA rats,lower the arthritis score and immune organ index,and improve the pathological state of ankles of AA rats. In the groups with a high and middle dosage of KCTE( KCTE-H and KCTE-M),KCTE could significantly reduce the content of TNF-α and IL-6 in the serum of rats,exhibiting a certain dose-effect relationship. [Conclusions]KCTE had significant therapeutic effect on the AA of rats,and the mechanism might be associated with the modulation of immune function and the decrease in the secretion of inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6.

Comparative Identification between Kadsura coccinea and Kadsura heteroclite

[Objectives]The purpose was to provide scientific basis for the identification and application of Kadsura coccinea and its chief adulterant Kadsura heteroclite.[Methods]The botanical characteristics,traits and microscopic morphology of the two plants were compared.[Results]K.coccinea was clearly distinguished from K.heteroclite in botanical characteristics,traits and microscopic morphology.[Conclusions]This study is of great significance to the identification and development of K.coccinea.

Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Ixora Coccinea Leaf Extract—A Green Approach

Green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles using plant extract is a promising alternative to traditional method of chemical synthesis. In this paper, we report the synthesis of nanostructured zinc oxide particles by biological method. Highly stable and spherical zinc oxide nanoparticles are produced by using zinc acetate and Ixora coccinea leaf extract. Formation of zinc oxide nanoparticles has been confirmed by UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Dynamic light scattering analysis (DLS), zetapotential study and Scanning Electron Microscope with the Energy Dispersive X-ray studies (EDX). Dynamic light scattering analysis shows average particle size of 145.1 nm whereas high zeta potential value confirms the stability of formed zinc oxide nanoparticles. The Scanning Electron Microscope reveals spherical morphology of nanoparticles and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis confirms the formation of highly pure zinc oxide nanoparticles. The zinc oxide nanoparticles from Ixora coccinea leaves are expected to have applications in biomedical, cosmetic industries, biotechnology, sensors, medical, catalysis, optical device, coatings, drug delivery and water remediation, and also may be applied for electronic and magneto-electric devices. This new eco-friendly approach of synthesis is a novel, cheap, and convenient technique suitable for large scale commercial production.

Differential metabolome landscape of Kadsura coccinea fruit tissues and potential valorization of the peel and seed tissues

Kadsura coccinea(Lem.)is a woody wine plant with a peculiar fruit enriched in important health-promoting compounds.The non-editable part of the fruit,i.e.,the seed and peel,represents more than 60%of the fruit and is considered a biowaste.This significantly restricts the development of the K.coccinea fruit industry.Clarifying the metabolic components of the different fruit parts can help to improve the utilization rate and valorization of K.coccinea.Herein,we evaluated K.coccinea fruit peel,pulp,and seed using widely-targeted metabolomics and quantified a set of 736 bioactive compounds from 11 major metabolite classes.The most prominent metabolite classes included lipids,amino acids,flavonoids,and lignans.Furthermore,our results emphasized a significant accumulation of flavonoids in pulp tissues,while alkaloids and lignans were abundant in peel and seed tissues,respectively.A total of 183 metabolites were differentially accumulated among the three tissues.Procyanidin C2,rutinoside,2-hydroxyoleanolic acid,5-hydroxymethyluracil,nootkatol,isoquercitrin,isohyperoside,quercetin-7-O-glucoside,hyperin,and rutin showed elevated accumulation in the peel.In the seed,kadsuralignan G,kadcoccilactone A,kadsuralignan H,lysoPE 20:5,iso-schisandrin ethyl alcohol,and kadangustin were significantly enriched.Our results highlight the diverse metabolome composition of K.coccinea fruit parts,which can be further exploited for its valorization in various industries.

Diurnal Variation of Photosynthetic Physiological Characteristics of Kadsura coccinea(Lem.)A.C.Smith

[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the diurnal variations of photosynthetic and physiological characteristics in 3-year-old Kadsura coccinea(Lem.)A.C.Smith plants.[Methods]A Li-6400 portable photosynthetic system was used to study the diurnal variations of the photosynthetic physiological characteristics of K.coccinea.[Results]The diurnal variation of the net photosynthetic rate(Pn)of K.coccinea leaves showed a"double peak"curve,and there was a lunch break at noon.The maximum value of Pn[4.51 mmol/(m^(2)·s)]appeared at 10:00,and the daily average Pn was 3.98 mol/(m^(2)·s);and the stepwise regression analysis showed that photosynthetically active radiation(PAR)and stomatal conductance(Gs)were the main factors affecting Pn.The partial correlation analysis and path analysis showed that the order of effects on Pn was Gs>PAR.[Conclusions]This study provides a reference for further research on the development and utilization of K.coccinea.

Technical Regulations for Standardized Planting of Rare and Multi-purpose Wild Fruit Kadsura coccinea

The cultivation technology were standardized for improving the yield and quality,and the commodity value and the competitiveness of fruit market,and solving the bottleneck problem—fruit quality and yield that affect the industrial development of rare and multi-purpose wild fruit Kadsura coccinea(Lem.)A.C.Smith.Through the investigation of K.coccinea production area and planting area,collection and analysis of fruit samples,it was found that in most planting area,the varieties of K.coccinea were mixed,with great differences in fruit quality and yield,which makes it impossible to realize large-scale planting.In view of these problems,a series of studies have been carried out and the technical regulations for standardized planting of rare and multi-purpose wild fruit K.coccinea were formulated.

Leaves Aqueous Extract of <i>Boerhavia coccinea</i>Induces Antinociceptive Effect but Increases Nitric Oxide Production in Macrophages

Pain treatment is one of the most challenging situations of the modern medicine. To overcome the actual limitations, new strategies should be developed and phytotherapy represents a promising alternative. Boerhavia coccinea is a medicinal plant used for the treatment of pain. The present work was undertaken to evaluate the antinociceptive effects of crude aqueous extract of the leaves of Boerhavia coccinea (AE) on acute pain and examine its mechanism of action. The analgesic effect of AE was evaluated at doses 50, 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg using the formalin-induced nociception in mice. The specific analgesic effect of AE was verified by testing its effect of AE on the sleep induced by diazepam. The anti-inflammatory effects of AE were also tested in vivo (100 and 200 mg/kg) on CFA-induced inflammation and in vitro (1 to 300 μg/ml) on the production of NO by non-activated or activated (LPS, 1 μg/l) macrophages. The effect of AE in non-stimulated macrophages was evaluated in absence and in presence of L-NAME (100 μg/ml) or dexathetasone (30 μg/ml). AE administered orally significantly (p < 0.001) inhibited both neurogenic and inflammatory phases of the formalin pain with a maximum inhibition percentage of 81% at the 1st phase and 90% at the 2nd phase, but did not show any anti-inflammatory effect. AE at 50 mg/kg increased the latency to sleep and reduced sleep duration. AE drastically (p < 0.001) increased the NO production by non-activated or activated macrophages by up to 5654%. L-NAME and dexamethasone potentiated the activation effect of AE on NO production. In conclusion, AE possess potent antinociceptive effect that is not related to any anti-inflammatory activity. Instead, this extract increases the nitric oxide production by an unknown mechanism.

Tubastraea coccinea: A Non-Indigenous Coral (Cnidaria, Scleractinia) Collected at Arvoredo Island, South of Brazil with Potential MRSA and VRE Antimicrobial Activity

Bacterial infection is considered to be one of the most critical health issues of the world. It is essential to overcome this problem by the development of new drugs. Marine organisms as corals, sponges, seaweeds, and other are an incredible source of novel pharmacologically active compounds. Herein, the antimicrobial activity (extract/fractions) of the invasive stony coralTubastraea coccinea was evaluated by the disk diffusion method against 21 microbial strains (ATCC and clinical strains). Micro broth dilution was used to determinate the MIC of the fractions that showed antimicrobial activity by the disk diffusion method. Bioautography assay was also performed. Our results showed that the n-butanol (BF) and aqueous fractions (AF) showed activity against ATCC strains Staphylococcus aureus (MIC 31.25 and 250 μg/mL),Salmonella typhimurium (MIC 125 and 500 μg/mL), Escherichia coli (MIC 62.5 and 500 μg/mL) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MIC 62.5 and 500 μg/mL), respectively. Moreover, BF fraction was also effective against the clinical strains S. aureus(MIC 62.5 μg/mL), Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase—KPC (MIC 125 μg/mL), Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus—MRSA (MIC 125 μg/mL) and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis—VRE (MIC 62.5 μg/mL). The ratio MBC/MIC reinforces the bactericidal profile of BF fraction. The bioautography assay of BF fraction showed the presence of antimicrobial components at Rf0.55.

Antinociceptive and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Methanol Extract of Ormosia coccinea （Aubl,） Jacks in vivo

The present study was conducted to evaluate the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of methanol extract of rachis of Ormosia coccinea （Aubl.） Jacks （MEOC） using animal models of nociception and inflammation. The antinociceptive activity of the extract was assessed using acetic acid-induced abdominal writhing, hot-plate, and formalin tests. Oral administration of MEOC （500 mg/kg） produced significant （t7 〈 0.05） antinociceptive effects when tested in mice using acetic acid-induced abdominal writhing test and on the inflammatory phase of the formalin test. It was also demonstrated that MEOC had no significant effect on the response latency time to the heat stimulus in the thermal model of the hot plate test. The anti-inflammatory activity of the extract was assessed using carrageenan, histamine and serotonin induced oedema in rat paw. The oral administration of MEOC showed maximum inhibition （64.29%） at 1 h on carrageenan edema, but it did not modify the edema induced by histamine and serotonin. The present results suggest that MEOC has a peripheral antinoeiceptive and anti-inflammatory action.

火把花的繁殖生物学研究

【目的】火把花(Colquhounia coccinea)表现出典型的鸟媒综合征,因此具有作为引鸟景观植物的开发潜力。【方法】以自然、人工生境的火把花居群为对象,通过观察和试验对其开花物候、花部综合特征、访花动物及其行为、繁育系统、种子萌发特性进行研究,以明确火把花的繁殖特性及对不同访花动物的吸引潜力。【结果】火把花的整体花期持续约3个月,单花花期为(9.6±0.6)d;花蜜较丰富且稀薄,具有较短的花冠管和己糖为主的花蜜糖组成;访花动物主要是中华蜜蜂和多种食蜜鸟类,尤其是短喙的泛化鸟类,且在非自然生境中仍然能吸引鸟类访花;完全自交亲和但需要传粉者才能完成授粉,不存在花粉限制;不同授粉处理种子的发芽能力无显著差异;中华蜜蜂能有效传粉,鸟类的传粉作用需进一步验证。【结论】火把花可供观赏的时间很长,具有明显吸引鸟类访花的能力,容易通过有性繁殖途径快速获得大量幼苗。

黑老虎种质资源与分子生物学研究进展

黑老虎是集药用、食用和观赏于一体的功能性林下经济植物。深入研究和评价黑老虎的不同种质资源,是保护其生物多样性、拓展其资源利用与加快其品种创新的关键。本文重点综述了黑老虎不同资源(含野生和栽培种)特性研究现状,叶绿体全基因组分析、分子鉴定与遗传多样性分析、功能基因研究和实验体系建立方面的研究进展,探讨了黑老虎遗传资源研究中存在的问题和分子生物学研究面临的挑战,并指出了今后的重点研究方向。

不同品系黑老虎田间节肢动物的群落结构与多样性

为探究不同品系黑老虎田间节肢动物群落的结构和多样性,本研究以黑老虎虎绿1号、粉红1号和紫黑1号3个品系为研究对象,采用网捕、糖醋液诱集和黄、蓝板诱集等方法,于2021年对林下药用植物应用技术湖南省工程研究中心黑老虎科研示范基地田间节肢动物进行了系统调查,调查期间共收集到节肢动物6441头,隶属于4纲15目54科67种。研究结果表明,尽管不同品系黑老虎田间节肢动物各类群多样性表现不一,但差异不显著;不同品系黑老虎田间节肢动物群落的多样性指数与节肢动物总类群的变化基本一致;黑老虎田间节肢动物群落以害虫为主导,其变化趋势决定了黑老虎田间整个节肢动物群落的变化趋势,而天敌昆虫有紧随其后伴随害虫的变化而变化的现象。黑老虎田间节肢动物群落结构总体较为稳定,不同品系黑老虎田间节肢动物群落在同一地域、同一时期、相同生长环境下差异不明显。

A lignin glycoside and a nortriterpenoid from Kadsura coccinea

AIM: To study the chemical constituents of the roots and stem bark of Kadsura coccinea. METHOD: Compounds were isolated by column chromatography on silica gel and Sephadex LH-20, and finally purified by prep-HPLC. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods, including 1D- and 2D-NMR, and HR-ESI-MS. RESULTS: Two compounds were determined as(7′S,8′S,8R)-(8β,8′α)- dimethyl-4,4′-dihydroxy-5,3′-dimethoxy-5′-cyclolignan glucoside(1) and micrandiactone H(2), respectively. CONCLUSION: Compunds 1 and 2 are new and neither showed inhibitory effects on nitric oxide(NO) production in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 macrophages.

广东黑老虎炭疽病病原鉴定、生物学特性及其室内药剂毒力检测

[目的]明确黑老虎炭疽病原菌种类,筛选出适宜的防治药剂,为黑老虎炭疽病的识别和大田防治提供理论依据。[方法]采用组织块分离法对广东省云浮市黑老虎炭疽病原菌进行分离,基于科赫法则确定其致病菌,采用形态学和分子生物学相结合的方法对菌株进行种类鉴定,并采用菌丝生长速率法对其进行生物学测定及不同药剂的室内毒力检测。[结果]通过对病叶分离纯化共获得6种菌株,选取具有代表性的典型菌株A1进行形态鉴定以及ITS序列分析,确定黑老虎炭疽病原菌属炭疽菌属(Colletotrichum sp.)。通过对菌株A1进行生物学测定,明确其最适生长培养基为PDA培养基,最适生长温度28℃,菌株致死条件为53℃水浴处理10 min,菌丝最适宜生长pH为6.0,最适光照条件为连续黑暗(暗24 h),最佳碳源、氮源分别为麦芽糖和酵母粉。同时,在福美双、溴菌腈、多菌灵和嘧菌酯4种供试药剂中,多菌灵的抑菌效果最佳,半数效应浓度(EC50)值为0.14μg/mL;其次是福美双和溴菌腈,EC_(50)值分别为55.26和55.32μg/mL,抑菌效果较好;嘧菌酯的EC_(50)值为791.95μg/mL,EC_(50)值在100~1000μg/mL,抑菌效果不明显。[结论]广东省云浮市黑老虎炭疽病原菌为炭疽菌属。多菌灵、福美双及溴菌腈对黑老虎炭疽病原菌菌丝生长具有较好的抑制作用,可作为黑老虎炭疽病的候选田间防治药剂。