CTAB-silica Method for DNA Extraction and Purification from Castanea mollissima and Ginkgo biloba

A new method CTAB-silica for DNA extraction and purification from the leaves and buds of Castanea mollissima and Ginkgo biloba was tested. The method is based on the silica-based purification protocol developed by Boom et al. (1990). By modifying the protocol, plant genome DNA could be extracted easily from dormant buds, mature leaves, and other parts of plant. Our results showed that the purified DNA was of high purity and could be analyzed by PCR. Furthermore, this CTAB-silica method took much less time for a successful DNA purification process compared to the traditional methods (CTAB and SDS). By our method, the suitable DNA can be extracted and purified from over 10 plant samples by one person in an hour.

Influence of Different Extraction and Purification Methods on Astragalus Polysaccharides and Pharmacological Evaluation

Objective To clarify the influence on component and pharmacological action of Astragalus polysaccharides(APS) as complementary therapeutic agents prepared by different extraction and purification techniques.Methods Components of APS prepared by different extraction and purification techniques were analyzed,and these APS were used for synergy and attenuation of chemotherapy,radiotherapy treatment with H22 liver cancer and Lewis lung cancer of tumor-bearing mice,and also used for the regulation of immune function to immunosuppression mice.Results Experimental data were analyzed by means of statistical method to get pharmaco-result:A3(extracted by microwave assistance and purified by membrane separation)>A4(extracted by refluxing and purified by membrane separation)>A1(extracted by refluxing and no purification)≈A2(extracted by microwave assistance and no purification).There were no significant differences on pharmacodynamic action between A1 and A2.However,compared with A1 and A2,it was worth noting that A3 and A4 exhibited good pharmacodynamic action.Then A3-in and A4-in,the samples in dialyzer after dialysis,were separated and purified to get homogeneous APS,which were the principal constituents of APS in dialyzer,with the molecular weight(Mw) of 7669 and 14142 determined by HPGPC,respectively.The average Mw of APS outside of the dialyzer,A3-out was 3102 and A4-out 3256,which were the main compositions of A3 and A4,accounted for 79.63% and 53.92%,respectively.Conclusion APS with Mw about 5000 Da exhibit better antitumor effect and immunological activity.Refluxing,microwave assistance extractions,and membrane enrichment techniques bring different cases on Mw distribution,components and pharmacodynamic action,and obviously exhibit relationship among component,Mw distribution,and pharmacological action.

Isolation and Purification of Isoaloeresin D and Aloin from Aloe vera by High-speed Counter-current Chromatography

Objective To develop an efficient method to isolate and purify the main components isoaloeresin D and aloin from Aloe vera for its industrial production.Methods High-speed counter-current chromatography was used to isolate isoaloeresin D and aloin in a one-step separation from dried crude extract of A.vera.The biphasic solvent system composed of hexane-ethyl acetate-acetone-water(0.2:5:1.5:5) was used at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min,while the lipophilic phase was selected as the mobile phase and the apparatus was rotated at 840 r/min.The effluent was detected at 254 nm.Results Isoaloeresin D(53.1 mg) and aloin(106.9 mg) were separated from the crude extract(384.7 mg) with the purities of 98.6% and 99.5%,respectively.Conclusion HSCCC is a powerful technique for isolation and separation of chemical composition from aloe.

The exploitation of volatile oil

Rose is a kind of favorite ornamental plant. This article briefly introduced the cultivation and the use of rose around the world both in ancient time and nowadays. Today, volatile oil becomes the mainstream of the rose industry. People pay attention to the effect of volatile oil; meanwhile, they speed up their research on extracting volatile oil and the ingredients.

Octacosanol and health benefits:Biological functions and mechanisms of action

Octacosanol is a widely distributed natural higher aliphatic alcohol that can be isolated and purified from rice bran,sugarcane,beeswax,insect wax,etc.Octacosanol exerts various biological effects,including anti-fatigue,anti-hypoxia,antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,antitumor,etc.Meanwhile,it has the effects of regulating the body's immune function and energy metabolism and has potential benefits for cardiovascular disease,cerebrovascular disorders,diabetes,Parkinson's disease,and others.Octacosanol is primarily responsible for regulating multiple signaling pathways,such as AMPK,PI3K/Akt,and MAPK/NF-κB,to achieve different physiological functions.This review systemically summarized the progress in characterization,extraction and purification,biological functions,molecular mechanisms,and bioavailability of octacosanol.This study will provide a reference for many investigators to further explore the physiological functions of higher aliphatic alcohols and apply them as supplements in functional foods.