Cross-kingdom regulation by plant-derived miRNAs in mammalian systems

MicroRNAs(miRNAs)are small noncoding RNA molecules ubiquitously distributed across diverse organisms,serving as pivotal regulators of genetic expression.Notably,plant-derived miRNAs have been demonstrated to have unique bioactivity and certain stability in mammalian systems,thereby facilitating their capacity for cross-kingdom modulation of gene expression.While there is substantial evidence supporting the regulation of mammalian cells by plant-derived miRNAs,several questions remain unanswered.Specifically,a comprehensive investigation of the mechanisms underlying the stability and transport of plant miRNAs and their cross-kingdom regulation of gene expression in mammals remains to be done.In this review,we summarized the origin,processing,and functional mechanisms of plant miRNAs in mammalian tissues and circulation,emphasizing their greater resistance to mammalian digestion and circulation systems compared to animal miRNAs.Additionally,we introduce four well-known plant miRNAs that have been extensively studied for their functions and mechanisms in mammalian systems.By delving into these aspects,we aim to offer a fundamental understanding of this intriguing field and shed light on the complex interactions between plant miRNAs and mammalian biology.

Study on Antibacterial Efficacy of Plant-Derived Compound Preservative and Its Product Application

Natural antiseptic formulas are increasingly favored by consumers. This article take preservatives compounded from cinnamon, sophora flavescens and other plant extracts as the main research object, evaluated its antibacterial efficacy and application in cosmetics, expect that it can be used in cosmetics to replace conventional chemical preservatives. Research on its antibacterial efficacy through inhibition zone and MIC experiment, and product application research used anti-corrosion challenge and antibacterial rate experiment. The results showed that the plant-derived antiseptic system had a broad antibacterial spectrum, inhibition of 10 different common pathogenic bacteria, and had a very significant inhibitory effect on Gram-positive bacteria and fungi;Among them, the diameter of the antibacterial circle for Bacillus subtilis and Aspergillus niger can reached 31.89 mm and 28.26 mm, while the MIC value was 0.4 mg/mL and 0.8 mg/mL. The spray product with 1.5% addition amount successfully passed the anti-corrosion challenge test and meets the anti-corrosion standard requirements;The 2% added amount of disposable gel product has an inhibitory rate of 51.05% and 70.74% against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus within 20 minutes of action. In summary, the plantderived compound preservative has ability to be used in cosmetic preservative systems.

Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles and their therapeutic activities

Nanotechnologies have been successfully applied to the treatment of various diseases.Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PENs) are expected to become effective therapeutic modalities for treating disease or in drug-delivery. PENs are minimally cytotoxic to healthy tissues, with which they show excellent biocompatibility, and are biased towards tumors by targeting specific tissues through special endocytosis mechanisms. Thus, the use of these PENs may expand the scope of drug therapies while reducing the off-target effects.In this review, we summarize the fundamental features and bioactivities of PENs extracted from the grape, grapefruit, ginger, lemon, and broccoli and discuss the applications of these particles as therapeutics and nanocarriers.

Effects of Plant-derived Humic Acid Organic Fertilizer on Selenium Content of Rice in Northern Guangxi

This study was to find out the suitable application amount of plant-derived humic acid organic fertilizer for selenium-rich rice production in northern Guilin area by applying the fertilizer at different amounts.The results showed that plant-derived humic acid organic fertilizer could effectively activate selenium in selenium-rich soil,and then promote the uptake of selenium by rice.With costs,selenium enrichment and rice yield as the main evaluation indicators,A4 was chosen as the best treatment,that is,the application of 4 500 kg/hm^2 of plant-derived humic acid organic fertilizer as base fertilizer could achieve the best benefit.

Resistance Selection of Tetranychus cinnabarinus to Three Acaricides and Its Management Strategy

The effects of retarding resistance evolution of mixing and sequencing acaricides were studied based on the resistance selection of three acaricides to Tetranychus cinnabarinus in the laboratory.Tetranychus was continuously selected with fenpropathrin,abamectin and pyridaban for 28,30 and 31 generations,respectively,and resistance factor increased tp 65.6,7.2and 1.2 time,accordingly.Results of cross-resistance determination suggested that there were no cross-resistance existed among the three acaricides.Analysis of resisance selection and estimation of realized heritability(h^2)or resistance to three single and two mixed acaricides showed that a mixture of fenpropathrin+ abamectin would slow resistance development compared with a sequence of renpropathrin followed by abamectin while the mixture of pyridaben+abamectin and the sequence of pyridaben followed by abamectin would effectively retard resistance evolution.

Spirodiclofen Derivatives as Highly Potential Acaricides: Synthesis, Structure and Bioactivity

A series of new compounds as highly potential acaricides was synthesized based on the structure of spiro-diclofen. Their structures were identified by 1H NMR spectroscopy and element analysis. The bioassay indicated that most of the compounds exhibited excellent acaricidal activities, what's more, the bioactivities of some new compounds were better than that of the commercial spirodiclofen at a concentration of 20 μg/mL. The relationship between structure and biological activity was also discussed.

Advances in the research of plant-derived natural products against retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma(RB)is a highly aggressive ocular tumor,and due to socioeconomic and medical constraints,many children receive treatment only in the metaphase and advanced clinical stages,resulting in high rates of blindness and disability.Although several approaches exist in the treatment of RB,some children with the disease do not have satisfactory results because of various factors.Plantderived natural products have shown definite therapeutic effects in the treatment of various tumors and are also widely used in the study of RB.We review plant-derived natural products used in the study of anti-RB to provide ideas for the clinical application of these drugs and the development of new therapeutic drugs.

Enhanced Sporicidal Activity of Alcohol and Epigallocatechin-Palmitate-Based Hand Hygiene Formulations Comprised of Plant-Derived Compounds

Pathogenic spore-forming bacteria pose high risks to healthcare settings, as well as in the food and beverage industries. We reported recently that novel alcohol-based formulations containing plant-derived compounds, including epigallocatechin-3-gallate-palmitate (EGCG-P), a green tea polyphenol ester, provide > 99.99% inactivation of bacterial spores within 60 sec. Based on recently published data from our group and others, we hypothesize that a combination of EGCG-P and alcohol formulated with other plant-derived ingredients would achieve high sporicidal efficacy against a wide spectrum of bacterial spores and can provide novel hand hygiene methods against bacterial spores without toxicity. The objectives of the current study were to optimize two novel formulations with combinations of glycerol, citric acid, and EGCG-P to increase sporicidal activity and explore the rapid inactivation mechanisms and suitability for sporicidal products with broad-spectrum activities against aerobic and anaerobic bacterial spores. Methods included suspension testing of two formulations against spores from Bacillus cereus and Clostridium sporogenes, quantification of spore germination, and scanning electron microscopy. The results demonstrated that these novel formulations were able to reduce spore germination by >99.999% after 30 sec exposure in suspension tests, and rapidly caused physical damage to the spores. Additional studies are warranted to determine the suitability of the novel formulations for future hand hygiene use.

Green synthesis,characterization,acaricidal,larvacidal,and repellent activities of copper nanoparticles of Astragalus sinicus against Hyalomma anatolicum

Objective:To green synthesize and characterize copper nanoparticles(Cu NPs)using Astragalus sinicus,as well as evaluate the acaricidal,larvacidal,and repellent activities of Cu NPs against Hyalomma anatolicum(H.anatolicum),one of the most prevalent ticks infesting cattle in Saudi Arabia.Methods:Cu NPs were green synthesized by adding the Astragalus sinicus extract to a copper sulfate solution.The acaricidal,larvicidal,and repellent activities of Cu NPs against H.anatolicum were assessed via the adult immersion test,the larval packet test,and the vertical movement behavior of tick larvae,respectively.The effects of Cu NPs on acetylcholinesterase as well as oxidative enzyme activities were examined.Results:The green synthesized Cu NPs displayed a spherical form with a size range of 15-75 nm.After exposure of adult H.anatolicum to different concentrations of Cu NPs,the viability rate of adult H.anatolicum and the mean number,weight,and hatchability of eggs were noticeably reduced,in comparison to the control group(P<0.001).In addition,the viability rate of larvae considerably declined(P<0.001)with the LC_(50)and LC_(90)values of 11.30 and 20.34μg/m L,respectively.The maximum repellent activity of Cu NPs was observed at 50,100,and 200μg/m L with complete repellent activity after 60,120,and 180 min of exposure,respectively.Cu NPs,mainly at 1/2 LC_(50)and LC_(50)concentrations,markedly suppressed the acetylcholinesterase activity of the larval stage of H.anatolicum(P<0.001).Moreover,Cu NPs,mainly at LC_(50)dose,significantly elevated malondialdehyde level while declining glutathione-S-transferase level in H.anatolicum larvae(P<0.001).Conclusions:Cu NPs show potent acaricidal,larvicidal,and repellent activities against adults and larvae of H.anatolicum.However,further studies must be performed to clarify the precise mechanisms and the efficacy of Cu NPs in practical use.

苹果全爪螨抗药性研究进展

苹果全爪螨是重要的蔷薇科果树害虫之一,具有体型小、繁殖快、世代周期短等生物学特点。该螨以若螨和成螨取食苹果叶片和嫩芽,影响果树生长发育,造成果实品质和产量下降,自20世纪60年代开始其在我国果园的发生逐年加重。国内外对苹果全爪螨的防治主要采用化学杀螨剂,由于化学杀螨剂长期不规范的使用,致使该螨对多种类型的化学杀螨剂产生了抗药性。本文总结了苹果全爪螨的发生、为害、抗药性现状及其抗性机理,同时结合国内外苹果全爪螨抗药性和防治相关研究,提出该螨抗药性治理策略,以期为其防治提供参考。

高效液相色谱-串联质谱法测定除螨类化妆品中10种抗螨虫药物

建立了12 min内同时测定除螨类化妆品中10种抗螨虫药物成分的高效液相色谱-质谱(HPLC-MS/MS)的定性定量分析方法。实验比较了不同提取溶剂,优化了色谱和质谱等仪器条件参数。最终采用以甲醇溶液为提取溶剂对化妆品样品进行超声提取,过0.22μm滤膜,选择Thermo Hypersil GOLD C18(100mm×2.1mm,1.9μm)色谱柱分离,以0.01%甲酸水(含2 mmol·L^(-1)甲酸铵)-0.01%甲酸甲醇(含2 mmol·L^(-1)甲酸铵)作为流动相梯度洗脱,采用电喷雾离子源正离子模式和在多反应监测(MRM)模式下测定,外标法定量。实验结果显示,10种抗螨虫药物均在12min内出峰,定量限通过分别稀释相应标准溶液至仪器的10倍信噪比(S/N=10)获得,并将该点作为标曲最低点,以各组分的质量浓度对相应的峰面积进行线性回归,在各自线性范围内,各组分线性关系良好,相关系数大于0.999,检出限为0.015~0.075 mg·kg^(-1),定量限为0.05~0.25 mg·kg^(-1)。水剂类、乳液膏霜类两种基底在低(定量限附近)、中、高三个加标浓度下,回收率为81.24%~109.57%,相对标准偏差(RSD)均小于7%。该方法操作简单,检测迅速,重复性好,能够满足除螨类化妆品中10种抗螨虫药物非法添加的快速筛查和定量分析。

A review:the mechanism of plant-derived polysaccharides on osteoblasts and osteoclasts

Bone loss and deterioration of bone microarchitecture would increase the bone fragility and fracture risk,leading to the osteoporosis.More and more evidences proved that plant-derived polysaccharides could have a remarkable influence on osteoblasts and osteoclasts,exerting anti-osteoporosis effects.According to the previous research,the extract of Cibotium barumoz,Achyranthes bidentata,Curculigo orchioides,Epimedium brevicornum,Angelica sinensis,Polygonatum sibiricum,Dendrobium officinale,Morinda officinalis,Nelumbo mucifera,Diospyros kaki,Hordeum vulgare,Cistanche deserticola,Commiphora Myrrha and other plant-derived polysaccharides could benefit to the osteoblasts and osteoclasts.The essential mechanisms are mainly related to the activation or inhibition of many factors,including runt-related transcription factor 2(Runx2),B-catenin,osterix(Osx),activator protein-1(AP-1),osteocalcin(OCN/BGP),alkaline phosphatase(ALP),osteopontin(OPN),bone morphogenetic protein(BMP),phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/C-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK)/extracellular regulated protein kinase(ERK),osteoprotegerin(OPG),receptor activator of nuclear factor-kB(RANK),monocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor(M-CSF),tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6(TRAF-6),receptor activator of nuclear factor(NF)-KB ligand(RANKL),nuclear factor of activated T cells 1(NFATc1),c-Fos,matrix metallopeptidase-9(MMP-9),glycogen synthase kinase 3β(GSK3B)/B-catenin,nuclear factor E2-related factor 2(Nf2),as well as these related pathways,such as Wnt/p-catenin,BMP-2/SMAD1/5/8,PI3K/AKT,OPG/RANKL/RANK,NF-κB,MAPKs,etc.These plant-derived polysaccharides could improve the dynamic balance of bone formation and resorption through promoting the differentiation and maturation of osteoblast or inhibiting its formation.The reviewed plant-derived polysaccharides and their regulating mechanisms on the osteoclasts and osteoblasts provide the evidences for the development of osteoporosis therapeutics.

新型含丁烯酸内酯基三氟乙基硫醚(亚砜)类化合物的设计、合成与杀螨活性

为寻找高活性杀螨化合物,以sulfiflumin为先导化合物,保留4-甲基-2-氟-5-(2,2,2-三氟乙硫基)苯胺活性基团,通过其与氯乙酰乙酸乙酯成环合成三氟乙基硫醚丁烯酸内酯的核心骨架C1,再对核心骨架进行氧化、氯代或溴代,以及将内酯环改造为硫内酯环及二硫代酮酯环得到C2~C87个化合物,采用1H NMR、^(13)C NMR和HRMS手段对其结构进行了表征。生物活性测试数据表明,目标化合物在100 mg/L质量浓度下具有一定的杀螨活性,尤其是对朱砂叶螨Tetranychus cinnabarinus卵孵化的抑制活性较高(校正孵化抑制率67%~93%);此外,化合物C3对二斑叶螨Tetranychus urticae成虫的的校正死亡率达100%。该研究可为丁烯酸内酯基三氟乙基硫醚(亚砜)衍生物和氟吡呋喃酮衍生物的设计和改造提供研究思路,对探究该类化合物的生物活性具有参考意义。

除螨洗衣液中的除螨剂R301含量的测定——高效液相色谱法

通过对除螨剂R301的紫外吸收光谱进行分析,采取合适检测波长,选择适当的流动相,对待测除螨洗衣液进行分离,测定除螨洗衣液中除螨剂R301含量。通过测定重复性、精密度、回收率,最终建立并验证了高效液相色谱法测定除螨洗衣液中除螨剂R301含量的方法。实验结果表明,标准溶液在2.097~209.7μg/mL时呈线性相关,回收率为99.1%~100.5%,证明该方法准确性高、可靠性强、适用性广。

Acaricidal activity of Cymbopogon citratus and Azadirachta indica against house dust mites

Objective:To examine the acaricidal effects of the essential oil of Cymbopogon citratits leaf extract(lemongrass)and ethanolic Azadirachta indica leaf extract(neem)against house dust mites Dermatophagoides farinae(D.farinae)and Dermalophagoides pteronyssinus(D.pteronyssinus).Methods:Twenty-five adults mites were placed onto treated filter paper that is soaked with plant extract and been tested at different concentrations(50.00%,25.00%,12.50%,6.25%and 3.13%)and exposure times(24hrs,48hrs,72hrs and 96 hrs).All treatments were replicated 7 times,and the experiment repeated once.The topical and contact activities of the two herbs were investigated.Results:Mortalities from lemongrass extract were higher than neem for both topical and contact activities.At 50%concentration,both 24 hrs topical and contact exposures to lemongrass resulted in more than 91%mortalities for both species of inites.At the same concentration and exposure time,neem resulted in topical mortalities of 40.3%and 15.7%against D.pteronyssinus and D.farinae respectively;contact mortalities were 8.0%and 8.9%against the 2 mites,respectively.There was no difference in topical mortalities of D.pteronyssinus from exposure to concentrations oflemongrass and neem up to 12.50%;lemongrass was more effective than neem at the higher concentrations.Conclusions:Generally,topical mortalities of D.farinae due to lemongrass are higher than that due to neem.Contact mortalities of lemongrass are always higher that neem against both species of mites.

Acaricidal activity of Derris floribunda essential oil and its main constituent

Objective: To evaluate the acaricidal activity of the essential oil obtained from roots of Derris floribunda(D. floribunda)(Miq.) Benth, and its main constituent nerolidol against the Mexican mite Tetranychus mexicanus(T. mexicanus)(Mc Gregor).Methods: The essential oil from the roots of D. floribunda collected in the Amazon region(Brazil) was obtained by hydrodistillation. Its chemical composition was determined by GC–MS analysis. The acaricidal activities of this essential oil and nerolidol,were evaluated by recording the number of dead females(mortality) and eggs(fertility).Results: The essential oil showed sesquiterpenes as major volatile components. Nerolidol, the main component, represented 68.5% of the total composition of the essential oil. D. floribunda essential oil and nerolidol showed acaricidal activity, with LC_(50) of9.61 mg/m L air and 9.2 mg/m L air, respectively, over a 72 h period. In addition, both the essential oil and nerolidol significantly reduced the fecundity of T. mexicanus.Conclusions: Due to the economic importance of T. mexicanus and the lack of new pesticides, our data are very promising in the search for efficient and safer acaricidal products. Furthermore, this is the first report about the chemical composition and bioactivity of the essential oil of the Amazon plant species D. floribunda.

Acaricidal activities of some essential oils and their monoterpenoidal constituents against house dust mite,Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Acari:Pyroglyphidae)

The acaricidal activities of fourteen essential oils and fourteen of their major monoterpenoids were tested against house dust mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. Five concentrations were used over two different time intervals 24 and 48 h under laboratory conditions. In general, it was noticed that the acaricidal effect based on LC50 of either essential oils or monoterpenoids against the mite was time dependant. The LC50 values were decreased by increasing of exposure time. Clove, matrecary, chenopodium, rosemary, eucalyptus and caraway oils were shown to have high activity. As for the monoterpenoids, cinnamaldehyde and chlorothymol were found to be the most effective followed by citronellol. This study suggests the use of the essential oils and their major constituents as ecofriendly biodegradable agents for the control of house dust mite, D. pteronyssinus.

Acaricidal Activity of Boenninghausenia sessilicarpa Against Panonychus citri

Acaricidal activity of Boenninghausenia sessilicarpa against Panonychus citri was tested in the laboratory. Four solvents were used to prepare crude extracts, petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and ethanol, among which ethanol was the most effective one. The results suggested that ethanol extracts of B. sessilicarpa had eminent acaricidal and ovicidal activities. Concentrated extracts were prepared using petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, or distilled water as solvent. Mite mortality rates in the concentrated extracts by petroleum ether, chloroform, or distilled water were significantly lower than those by ethyl acetate. The LC50 values of eggs and female mites were 0.7639 and 1.1033 mg mL-1, respectively. After liquid chromatography and thin layer chromatography, the concentrated extracts were separated into 14 groups of fractions and further tests for their acaricidal and ovicidal activities were conducted. Fraction 2 was found to possess higher acaricidal and ovicidal activities. The mortality of eggs and adult mites were 85.83 and 63.07%, respectively. Moreover, fraction 2 showed moderate oviposition inhibition effect (0.8795) against P. citri when the used dose was higher than 2.5 mg mL-1.

Synthesis,Structure and Acaricidal Activity of Tricyclohexyltin Benzoate

Tricyclohexyltin 4-amino-3-methyl-benzoate(1) and tricyclohexyltin 3,4-dimethoxybenzoate(2) were synthesized and their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 14.0554(15), b = 11.6947(13), c = 16.2720(17) , Z = 4, V = 2565.7(5) 3, Dc = 1.341 g·cm-3, μ(MoKα) = 1.016 mm-1, F(000) = 1080, R = 0.0833 and wR = 0.2964. Compound 2 is of monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 17.8712(6), b = 8.4433(3), c = 35.5783(13) , Z = 8, V = 5366.8(3) 3, Dc = 1.360 g·cm-3, μ(MoKα) = 0.980 mm-1, F(000) = 2288, R = 0.0549, wR = 0.1279. In compounds 1 and 2, the central Sn atom is coordinated in a tetradentate manner to assume a distorted tetrahedral configuration. Preliminary biological tests showed that these two compounds have strong acaricidal activity.