The cadmium tolerance capacity of Canna orchioides was evaluated using glasshouse experiment to lay a theoretical foundation to broad applications of this species in cadmium(Cd)polluted areas.The plant growth,Cd absor...The cadmium tolerance capacity of Canna orchioides was evaluated using glasshouse experiment to lay a theoretical foundation to broad applications of this species in cadmium(Cd)polluted areas.The plant growth,Cd absorption,and antioxidative enzyme activities of canna plants treated with different Cd concentrations(0,100,and 200mg·kg^(-1)per dry soil)for 30 days were investigated.The results indicated that the growth of roots,leaves and stems was restricted following Cd addition.The bio-concentration factor was the highest in the roots,followed by the leaves,rhizomes,and stems.Compared with the control,the translocation factor decreased sharply after 100mg·kg^(-1)or 200mg·kg^(-1)Cd treatment,whereas the tolerance index decreased significantly under 200mg·kg^(-1)Cd exposure.The Cd accumulation rate and total Cd accumulation significantly increased under 200mg·kg^(-1)Cd treatment than the control.Themalondialdehyde content remained unchanged at different Cd concentrations,while the relative electrical conductivity of the root increased significantly following 200mg·kg^(-1)Cd treatment.Cd stress increased significantly the activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD),peroxidase(POD),and ascorbate peroxidase(APX)in the leaves,whereas only SOD was raised in the roots.The catalase(CAT)and POD activity in the roots did not differ significantly at different Cd concentrations.Conversely,APX in the roots decreased significantly under Cd stress,which suggests that the protective mechanisms in the leaves differ from those in the roots.These results indicated that C.orchioides has a high tolerance for Cd.Furthermore,the reactive oxygen species caused by Cd stress could be effectively scavenged by the antioxidative system.The present study proved that C.orchioides constitutes a promising ornamental plant for use in the restoration of areas contaminated with Cd.展开更多
From rhizomes of Curculigo orchioideg(Xian Mao)six new cyclo- artane glycosides named curculigosaponin A～F were isolated.The new triterpenoidal sapogenin named curculigenin A,whlch is common to curculigo- saponin A～...From rhizomes of Curculigo orchioideg(Xian Mao)six new cyclo- artane glycosides named curculigosaponin A～F were isolated.The new triterpenoidal sapogenin named curculigenin A,whlch is common to curculigo- saponin A～F,was formulated as 3β,11α,16β-trihydroxycycloartane-24-one by HR-MS and 2D-NMR technical analysis.On the basis of chemical evidence and spectral data,the structures of these saponins were elucidated.展开更多
Curculigo orchioides(CUR)and Epimedium(EPI)are traditional Chinese medicines with estrogen-like biological activity,called Xianmao and Xianlingpi(Er-xian)in Chinese.However,whether Er-xian exerts protective effects on...Curculigo orchioides(CUR)and Epimedium(EPI)are traditional Chinese medicines with estrogen-like biological activity,called Xianmao and Xianlingpi(Er-xian)in Chinese.However,whether Er-xian exerts protective effects on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury(MIRI)is unknown.This study aimed to investigate the cardioprotective effects of Er-xian preconditioning against MIRI and the underlying mechanisms.CUR or EPI was administered intragastrically to aged female rats as a monotherapy or combination therapy.2 weeks later,a rat MIRI model was established.Myocardial infarction size,myocardial morphology,cTnT,cell apoptosis rate,intracellular calcium concentration,mitochondrial permeability transition pore(MPTP)opening and reperfusion injury salvage kinase(RISK)signaling pathway molecules were observed after the surgery.To evaluate the mechanisms of Er-xian,estrogen receptors antagonists ICI 182780 and G15 were used.In this study,Er-xian notably alleviated myocardial tissue damage,maintained mitochondrial morphology,reduced infarct size and cardiac markers,and increased sera levels of E2.Moreover,Er-xian inhibited calcium overload and mPTP opening,and decreased cardiomyocyte apoptosis.We found that the dual therapy of CUR and EPI elicited more noticeable results than CUR or EPI monotherapy.The significant protective effects of Er-xian on ischemia-reperfusion myocardium were attributed to the up-regulation of AKT,ERK1/2 and GSK-3βphosphorylation levels.The cardioprotective effects of Er-xian were significantly reduced after estrogen receptor blockade,especially GPER30.These results indicate that Er-xian attenuates MIRI through RISK signaling pathway and estrogen receptors are the critical mediators.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31460371)the Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Province(Grant No.[2014]2061)the Provincial Nation-class Discipline of Biology Foundation(Grant No.GNYL[2017]009FX4KT37).
文摘The cadmium tolerance capacity of Canna orchioides was evaluated using glasshouse experiment to lay a theoretical foundation to broad applications of this species in cadmium(Cd)polluted areas.The plant growth,Cd absorption,and antioxidative enzyme activities of canna plants treated with different Cd concentrations(0,100,and 200mg·kg^(-1)per dry soil)for 30 days were investigated.The results indicated that the growth of roots,leaves and stems was restricted following Cd addition.The bio-concentration factor was the highest in the roots,followed by the leaves,rhizomes,and stems.Compared with the control,the translocation factor decreased sharply after 100mg·kg^(-1)or 200mg·kg^(-1)Cd treatment,whereas the tolerance index decreased significantly under 200mg·kg^(-1)Cd exposure.The Cd accumulation rate and total Cd accumulation significantly increased under 200mg·kg^(-1)Cd treatment than the control.Themalondialdehyde content remained unchanged at different Cd concentrations,while the relative electrical conductivity of the root increased significantly following 200mg·kg^(-1)Cd treatment.Cd stress increased significantly the activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD),peroxidase(POD),and ascorbate peroxidase(APX)in the leaves,whereas only SOD was raised in the roots.The catalase(CAT)and POD activity in the roots did not differ significantly at different Cd concentrations.Conversely,APX in the roots decreased significantly under Cd stress,which suggests that the protective mechanisms in the leaves differ from those in the roots.These results indicated that C.orchioides has a high tolerance for Cd.Furthermore,the reactive oxygen species caused by Cd stress could be effectively scavenged by the antioxidative system.The present study proved that C.orchioides constitutes a promising ornamental plant for use in the restoration of areas contaminated with Cd.
文摘From rhizomes of Curculigo orchioideg(Xian Mao)six new cyclo- artane glycosides named curculigosaponin A～F were isolated.The new triterpenoidal sapogenin named curculigenin A,whlch is common to curculigo- saponin A～F,was formulated as 3β,11α,16β-trihydroxycycloartane-24-one by HR-MS and 2D-NMR technical analysis.On the basis of chemical evidence and spectral data,the structures of these saponins were elucidated.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81673787)the Science and Technology Plan Project of Xi'an City(No.2019114813YX003SF036-3)Scientific research project of Xi'an Health Committee(No.2021yb43).
文摘Curculigo orchioides(CUR)and Epimedium(EPI)are traditional Chinese medicines with estrogen-like biological activity,called Xianmao and Xianlingpi(Er-xian)in Chinese.However,whether Er-xian exerts protective effects on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury(MIRI)is unknown.This study aimed to investigate the cardioprotective effects of Er-xian preconditioning against MIRI and the underlying mechanisms.CUR or EPI was administered intragastrically to aged female rats as a monotherapy or combination therapy.2 weeks later,a rat MIRI model was established.Myocardial infarction size,myocardial morphology,cTnT,cell apoptosis rate,intracellular calcium concentration,mitochondrial permeability transition pore(MPTP)opening and reperfusion injury salvage kinase(RISK)signaling pathway molecules were observed after the surgery.To evaluate the mechanisms of Er-xian,estrogen receptors antagonists ICI 182780 and G15 were used.In this study,Er-xian notably alleviated myocardial tissue damage,maintained mitochondrial morphology,reduced infarct size and cardiac markers,and increased sera levels of E2.Moreover,Er-xian inhibited calcium overload and mPTP opening,and decreased cardiomyocyte apoptosis.We found that the dual therapy of CUR and EPI elicited more noticeable results than CUR or EPI monotherapy.The significant protective effects of Er-xian on ischemia-reperfusion myocardium were attributed to the up-regulation of AKT,ERK1/2 and GSK-3βphosphorylation levels.The cardioprotective effects of Er-xian were significantly reduced after estrogen receptor blockade,especially GPER30.These results indicate that Er-xian attenuates MIRI through RISK signaling pathway and estrogen receptors are the critical mediators.
