The Clausena lansium genome provides new insights into alkaloid diversity and the evolution of the methyltransferase family

Wampee(Clausena lansium)is an important evergreen fruit tree native to southern China that has a long history of use for medicinal purposes.Here,a chromosome-level genome of C.lansium was constructed with a genome size of 282.9 Mb and scaffold N50 of 30.75 Mb.The assembled genome contains 48.70%repetitive elements and 24,381 protein-coding genes.Comparative genomic analysis showed that C.lansium diverged from Aurantioideae 15.91-24.95 million years ago.Additionally,some expansive and specific gene families related to methyltransferase activity and S-adenosylmethionine-dependent methyltransferase activity were also identified.Further analysis indicated that N-methyltransferase(NMT)is mainly involved in alkaloid biosynthesis and O-methyltransferase(OMT)participates in the regulation of coumarin accumulation in wampee.This suggested that wampee's richness in alkaloids and coumarins might be due to the gene expansions of NMT and OMT.The tandem repeat event was one of the major reasons for the NMT expansion.Hence,the reference genome of C.lansium will facilitate the identification of some useful medicinal compounds from wampee resources and reveal their biosynthetic pathways.

Identification and Molecular Characterization of the Alkaloid Biosynthesis Gene Family in Dendrobium catenatum

As one of the main active components of Dendrobium catenatum, alkaloids have high medicinal value. The physicochemicalproperties, conserved domains and motifs, phylogenetic analysis, and cis-acting elements of the genefamily members in the alkaloid biosynthesis pathway of D. catenatum were analyzed by bioinformatics, and theexpression of the genes in different years and tissues was analyzed by qRT-PCR. There are 16 gene families,including 25 genes, in the D. catenatum alkaloid biosynthesis pathway. The analysis of conserved domains andmotifs showed that the types, quantities, and orders of domains and motifs were similar among members ofthe same family, but there were significant differences among families. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that thegene family members showed some evolutionary conservation. Cis-acting element analysis revealed that therewere a large number of light-responsive elements and MYB (v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog)-related elements in these genes. qRT-PCR showed that expressions of gene family members involved in alkaloidsynthesis were different in different years and tissues of D. catenatum. This study provides a theoretical basisfor further exploration of the regulatory mechanisms of these genes in the alkaloid biosynthesis of D. catenatum.

Study of the Effectiveness of Papaver Sp. Alkaloids as Future Therapeutic Alternatives against Enterococcus Sp. Causing Hospital-Acquired Septicemic Infections

Background and Objective: In recent years, control of Enterococcus sp. It has been proven in the local medical environment to be a cause of acquired septicemia in various age groups, and medical instruments are considered an effective means of transmitting enterococcal septicemia, and catheters are at the forefront in terms of danger. Based on this risk, this study aimed to monitor the spread of Enterococcus sp., which causes blood poisoning acquired from catheters, and to compare its response to antibiotics with that of those isolated from clinical samples in children, as a first study locally. The effectiveness of alkaloids of different types of Papaver sp. In Syrian plants, they were tested against infection with this bacteria. Materials and Methods: The study dealt with two parts: The first part included collecting clinical samples from the University Children’s Hospital in Damascus/bacterial diagnostic laboratories/then isolating and diagnosing the bacteria by following a set of tests to identify the most prevalent genera and species and comparing their prevalence rate with Enterococcus. The second part;It included collecting plant samples, confirming the species taxonomically, then extracting alkaloids from plant parts (fruit, stem, Flowers), then comparing the extent of resistance of bacterial strains to antibiotics compared to the Enterococcus sp., and then confirming the antibacterial activity of the Papaver sp. alkaloids against Enterococcus sp. Result:In its first part, the study confirmed the significant contribution of the Enterococcus sp. to infections acquired from various sources, largely in catheter tip infections (9.09%) and to a lesser extent in other sources (3.7%), The second part was to confirm the effective-ness of the alkaloid extract of the Papaver sp., especially the two species Papaver syriacum, and Papaver dubium, against Enterococcus sp. with areole diameters that ranged between (15 - 26 mm) for the fruit extract and at a minimum inhibitory concentration (3.12 - 6.25 mml) and then the stem (5 - 20 mm). And the effectiveness of the Flowers extract is very weak to almost non-existent. Conclusions: The catheter and medical sources surrounding the patient constitute a dangerous source of multi-resistant Enterococcus sp., which poses a real threat to the lives of children, with new mechanisms represented by colonization of the skin and the ability to form biofilms Surfaces of medical instruments, with are resistant to a wide range of antibiotics. As an alternative and effective modern source to limit its spread in the future, the alkaloid extract of the fruits and stems of the wild Papaver sp. has proven a strong antibiotic effect, especially the two types: Papaver syriacum and Papaver dubium.

Alkaloids as potential antivirals.A comprehensive review

Alkaloids are a diverse group of natural phytochemicals.These phytochemicals in plants provide them protection against pests,and herbivorous organisms and also control their development.Numerous of these alkaloids have a variety of biological effects,and some have even been developed into medications with different medicinal properties.This review aims to provide a broad overview of the numerous naturally occurring alkaloids(isolated from both terrestrial and aquatic species)along with synthetically produced alkaloid compounds having prominent antiviral properties.Previous reviews on this subject have focused on the biological actions of both natural and synthetic alkaloids,but they have not gone into comprehensive detail about their antiviral properties.We reviewed here several antiviral alkaloids that have been described in the literature in different investigational environments i.e.(in-vivo,in-ovo,in-vitro,and in-silico),and found that these alkaloid compounds have significant antiviral properties against several infectious viruses.These alkaloids repressed and targeted various important stages of viral infection at non-toxic doses while some of the alkaloids reported here also exhibited comparable inhibitory activities to commercially used drugs.Overall,these anti-viral effects of alkaloids point to a high degree of specificity,implying that they could serve as effective and safe antiviral medicines if further pursued in medicinal and pharmacological investigations.

A Pair of New Spirocyclic Alkaloid Enantiomers with TrxR Inhibitory Activities Were Isolated from Marine-Derived Aspergillus ruber TX-M4-1

One new spirocyclic alkaloid,5-isopentenyl-cryptoechinuline D(1),along with 11 known compounds(2–12),were iso-lated from a marine fungus Aspergillus ruber TX-M4-1.The structures of compounds 1–12 were elucidated by spectroscopic evi-dences.Compound 1 was initially isolated as an enantiomer,and further separation of 1 by chiral HPLC afforded a pair of enantio-mers,including(-)-5-isopentenyl-cryptoechinuline D(1a)and(+)-5-isopentenyl-cryptoechinuline D(1b).Their absolute configura-tions were elucidated by ECD spectroscopic data.Compounds 1a,5 and 10 could inhibit thioredoxin reductase(TrxR)activity with IC50 values of 6.2,36.3 and 18.6μmol L^(-1),respectively.Surface plasmon resonance(SPR)study also demonsrated the interactions between compounds 6,8 and Niemann-Pick C1 Like 1(NPC1L1)respectively,which indicate that compounds 6 and 8 are potential NPC1L1 inhibitors.

New Neuraminidase Inhibitory Alkaloids from the Mangrove Soil-Derived Fungus Arthrinium sp.SCSIO 41305

New alkaloid,(E)-2-(hydroxyimino)-4-methylpentanamide(1)and a new cyclopentano[b]pyridine,4-hydroxy-7-methyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[c]pyridin-5-one(2),together with ten known compounds(3–12)were isolated from the mangrove soil-derived fungus Arthrinium sp.SCSIO 41305.Extensive spectroscopic analysis and X-Ray crystallographic analysis were used to elucidate the structure of(E)-2-(hydroxyimino)-4-methylpentanamide(1),including its absolute configuration.All the isolated compounds(1–12)were evaluated for their antimicrobial and enzyme inhibitory activities against acetylcholinesterase(ACh E),neuraminidase(NAs),and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K).Among them,compounds 1 and 3 exhibited strong neuraminidase inhibitory activity with IC_(50)values of 12.04,1.92μmol L^(-1)(IC_(50)20μmol L^(-1)for oseltamivir acid),while compounds 5,6,8,and 10showed moderate neuraminidase inhibitory activity,and compounds 6–10 displayed weak enzyme inhibitory activities against PI3K.

Design,Synthesis and Bioactivity Study of Marine Alkaloid Neobacillamide-A Derivatives

The Janus kinases(JAKs)are a family of intracellular tyrosine kinases that play an essential role in many basic biological processes,such as apoptosis and inflammation.Thus any dysfunction of the proteins in this pathway may lead to a variety of diseases,including cancer and diseases that affect the immune system,such as severe combined immune deficient(SCID).Marine biological resources have become an important source in new drug research and development due to their diversity,complexity and speciality.In this study,Marine alkaloid Neobacillamide A was isolated from the greedy and stubborn sponge symbiotic Bacillus atrophicus C89 in the South China Sea.Totally 24 novel marine alkaloid Neobacillamide A derivatives were designed and synthesized,which were evaluated for their inhibitory activity against JAK/STAT signaling pathway and their cytotoxicity to A549 cells.Compounds 13c,13o,14d,14g and 14h showed potent JAK/STAT inhibition capability(concentration of 25μmol L^(-1),all inhibitory potencies were above 60%),especially compound 14g exhibited superior JAK/STAT inhibition effect(89.70%inhibition).In addition,all these compounds with a concentration of 25μmol L^(-1)displayed weak or no cytotoxicity to A549 cells,which means that these Neobacillamide A derivatives with JAK/STAT inhibition capability may have potential anti-inflammatory function.

Anti-inflammatory maistemonine-class alkaloids of Stemona japonica

Three hitherto undescribed Stemona alkaloids,named stemajapines A-C(1-3),along with six known alkaloids(4-9),were isolated and identified from the roots of Stemona japonica(Blume)Miq.(Stemonaceae).Their structures were established by the analysis of the mass data,NMR spectra,and computational chemistry.Stemjapines A and B were degraded maistemonines without spiro-lactone ring and skeletal methyl from maistemonine.Concurrence of alkaloids 1 and 2 revealed an undescribed way to form diverse Stemona alkaloids.Bioassay results disclosed the anti-inflammatory natural constituents stemjapines A and C with IC_(50) values of 19.7 and 13.8μM,respectively,compared to positive control dexamethasone with 11.7μM.The findings may point out a new direction of Stemona alkaloids inaddition to its traditional antitussive and insecticide activities.

Discovery of prenylated indole alkaloid and natural xanthone from cold-seep sediment derived fungus Talaromyces funiculosus SD-523

A new prenylated indole alkaloid 11,17-epi-mangrovamide A(1),a new natural occurring product,1,7-dihydroxy-6-methyl-8-hydroxymethyl-xanthone(2),two known alkaloids,mangrovamide A(3)and mangrovamide G(4),and four known polyketide derivatives(5–8)were isolated and identified from the cold-seep sediment derived fungal strain Talaromyces funiculosus SD-523.Their structures were elucidated by combination of nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),high resolution electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy(HRESIMS),quantum chemical electronic circular dichroism(ECD),and DP4+probability analysis as well as by comparison of the data with literature reports.All isolated compounds were tested for antibacterial activities.

Uncarialines A-E,new alkaloids from Uncaria rhynchophylla and their anticoagulant activity

Uncarialines A-E(1-5),five undescribed monoterpene indole alkaloids,together with five known analogues were obtained from the stems of Uncaria rhynchophylla.Alkaloids 1-3 were unique 3,4-seco-tricyclic alkaloids with a 6/5/10 ring system,while 4 and 5 possessed a rare rearranged scaffold originated from corynantheine-type alkaloids with C-2/C-7 oxidation.Their structures were characterized by a comprehensive analysis of MS,NMR,and ECD.Their effects on blood clotting times of human plasma were evaluated and alkaloid 5 had a slight prolongation effect on both thrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time(p<0.001).

Effects of Different Alkaloids in Coptis chinensis on Inhibiting TGEV Proliferation

[Objectives]To study the effects of different alkaloids in Coptis chinensis on inhibiting the proliferation of Transmissible gastroenteritis virus(TGEV).[Methods]The components and content of the main alkaloids in the extract of C.chinensis were analyzed.The main alkaloids were selected as drugs to inhibit the proliferation of TGEV.The maximum non-toxic concentration of Columbamine,Jatrorrhizine,Epiberberine,Coptisine,Palmatine,and Berberine was screened.The protective rate of each drug on TGEV-infected ST cells was determined,and the transcriptional inhibitory effect of the drug on TGEV N gene was detected by fluorescent quantitative PCR.[Results]The extract of C.chinensis mainly contains 6 alkaloids:Columbamine,Jatrorrhizine,Epiberberine,Coptisine,Palmatine,and Berberine,accounting for 2.03%,8.88%,9.21%,15.07%,14.63%,and 50.18%,respectively.In the range of the safe concentration,Jatrorrhizine,Palmatine,and Coptisine had better protective effects on ST cells infected with TGEV;compared with the Columbamine group,the cell protection rate was significantly different(P<0.05);compared with the Berberine group,the difference was extremely significant(P<0.01).The Coptisine and Palmatine groups had significant inhibitory effects on the transcription of TGEV N gene,and the difference was extremely significant compared with the virus group(P<0.05).[Conclusions]Jatrorrhizine and Palmatine in C.chinensis are the main components to inhibit the proliferation of TGEV.

Differential accumulation mechanisms of purine alkaloids and catechins in Camellia ptilophylla,a natural theobromine-rich tea

Tea is consumed worldwide due to its charming flavor and the refreshing effects conferred by caffeine.Caffeine however has undesirable side effects,such as sleep disturbance.Camellia ptilophylla is known for its low caffeine content,and the biosynthesis of purine alkaloids in this species has become a hot topic.In this study,the accumulation of purine alkaloids in a natural C.ptilophylla population(32 plants)was analyzed,and the results showed that 81.25%of this population were caffeine-free,containing only theobromine(TB),while six plants contained both theobromine and caffeine(CAF).RNA-seq analysis of two C.ptilophylla plants with contrasting purine alkaloid contents(TB and CAF)revealed that xanthosine synthesis genes of the SAM cycle and AMP pathway were significantly related to the differential accumulation of purine alkaloids between TB and CAF.The high theobromine content in TB was attributed to the significantly higher expression of TCS-2,TCS-3 and MXMTs and downregulation of the xanthosine degradation pathway in comparison to CAF.Additionally,CsMYB184 was significantly upregulated in TB,opposing the expression pattern of TCS1,but consistent with that of other TCSs and MXMTs.Furthermore,the upregulated expression of catechin biosynthesis genes,F3'H,F3'5'H and SCPLs in TB corresponded to a higher gallocatechin gallate(GCG)content.Overall,these findings provide new insights into the accumulation of theobromine and GCG,which may facilitate the development of tea plant cultivars with low-caffeine or high GCG to meet the diverse demands of consumers.

彝药苦刺化学成分和生物活性的研究进展

目的总结近年来彝族民族药苦刺的化学成分和生物活性的研究进展,为进一步开发利用该民族药提供参考。方法通过万方、维普、CNKI、SCI finder、PubMed等数据库查阅国内外有关苦刺的文献,对其化学成分和药理活性研究结果进行归纳和总结。结果苦刺的根、茎、叶、花和种子皆可入药;该植物所含成分结构类型多样,其中以生物碱和黄酮为主;苦刺具有抗炎、抗糖尿病、抗肿瘤、抗胃溃疡等多种药理作用。结论苦刺是一种富含生物碱和黄酮且生物活性多样的民族药,具有进一步研究开发的价值。

3种类型烟草种质资源烟叶生物碱等化学成分差异性分析

为筛选能为科研、生产和育种利用的优异烟草种质资源。对来源于国内外的141份烤烟、18份白肋烟和6份雪茄烟的烟叶常规化学成分和主要生物碱进行检测、比较和聚类分析。结果表明:总糖和还原糖含量以烤烟最高,总氮、烟碱和氧化钾以白肋烟种质最高。总植物碱和烟碱含量以烤烟种质自来黄2243最高,雪茄烟种质Dutch(Ohio)最低;降烟碱和烟碱转化率以烤烟种质平板柳叶最高,以烤烟种质二性子和白肋烟种质Burley11B最低。聚类分析将165份种质分成4类,烤烟种质主要集中在第1和第4类,其主要特征是总糖和还原糖含量较高,烟碱转化率较低;第2类的总糖和还原糖含量低,总氮、总植物碱和氧化钾含量高;第3类的烟碱和总植物碱含量低,降烟碱含量高,烟碱转化率高。不同类型种质资源的化学成分和生物碱差异明显,筛选出的不同梯度烟碱的种质可为烟碱的进一步研究提供材料支撑。

茶皂素和博落回生物碱复配对4种病原菌的联合毒力

为了明确博落回生物碱与茶皂素混配对棉花立枯病菌、棉花枯萎病菌、苹果轮纹病菌和柑橘炭疽病菌的联合毒力,采用生长速率法测定了博落回生物碱、茶皂素及其不同配比混剂对4种病菌的毒力,通过交互测定法测定了茶皂素和博落回生物碱的毒性比例和增效系数。结果表明:博落回生物碱与茶皂素复配对棉花枯萎病的联合毒力主要为拮抗或相加作用,博落回生物碱与茶皂素复配对苹果轮纹病的联合毒力主要为相加作用,博落回生物碱与茶皂素质量比为1∶48.7的混剂对棉花立枯病表现为增效作用,增效系数为1.536;博落回生物碱与茶皂素质量比为1∶20.2的混剂对柑橘炭疽病菌表现出较好的增效作用,增效系数为1.537。

基因组中非核糖体肽合成酶编码基因的挖掘与分析

[目的]Epichlo内生真菌能够产生抵御牲畜和害虫啃食的生物碱,其中部分生物碱由非核糖体肽合成酶(non-ribosomal peptide synthetase,NRPS)合成。本研究旨在分析E.festucae基因组内的NRPS编码基因,并预测其功能。[方法]以E.festucae E2368菌株基因组数据为对象,综合运用HMMER和全局比对等分析方法以及ClustScan、PKS/NRPS Analysis和NCBI等数据库进行信息比对。[结果]E2368基因组中含有至少19个候选NRPS基因,其中11个未在Epichlo内生真菌中报道。序列比对结果表明候选基因均为子囊菌中已报道的序列,但其中8个基因的功能未知;E2368基因组中存在环孢菌素合成酶基因扩增现象。构建候选NRPS基因所有A结构域氨基酸序列发育树,发现不同NRPS基因的A结构域会聚到同一分枝,而相同NRPS基因的A结构域则分散于不同分枝,说明采用简并引物扩增NRPS基因存在一定的局限性。[结论]对E2368基因组中NRPS基因的挖掘,将有助于解析NRPS基因的多样性,促进对新的天然产物的发现和生物合成途径的认识。

天茄子乙酸乙酯部位化学成分研究

采用脂多糖诱导小鼠单核巨噬细胞RAW 264.7炎症模型导向研究天茄子(Ipomoea turbinata seeds)的抗炎活性成分。采用硅胶、Sephadex LH-20、MCI、ODS柱色谱及半制备型高效液相等方法对乙酸乙酯活性部位进行分离纯化,结合现代波谱技术与理化性质确定化合物结构。从中共分离鉴定了15个化合物,分别为华佗豆甲碱(1)、华佗豆丙碱-4′-O-β-D-(6-O-反式香豆酰基)葡萄糖苷(2)、1,8,15,22-四氮杂环二十八烷-2,9,16,23-四酮(3)、1,8,15,22,29-五氮杂环三十五烷-2,9,16,23,30-五酮(4)、绿原酸甲酯(5)、绿原酸(6)、3,5-二咖啡酰基奎宁酸(7)、3,4-二咖啡酰基奎宁酸(8)、咖啡酸(9)、3,5-二羟基桂皮酸(10)、4-甲氧基肉桂酸(11)、6-氧-(E)-对羟基桂皮酰基-1-β-乙基-葡萄糖甙(12)、E-3-(3,4-二羟基苯亚甲基)-5-(3,4-二羟基苯基)二羟基呋喃-2-酮(13)、丁香脂素-4-O-β-D-吡喃葡萄糖苷(14)和松脂素-4-O-β-D-葡萄糖苷(15)。化合物3~8和10~15为首次从该植物中分离得到,其中8个化合物(3~5、10~13和15)为首次从旋花科中分离得到。活性筛选结果表明,咖啡酰奎宁酸类(5~8)和苯丙酸类成分(9~12)显示有较好的抑制NO释放活性,在50μmol/L浓度下抑制率为29.07%~40.30%。

桑枝总生物碱片联合西药治疗糖尿病合并冠心病的效果

目的探讨桑枝总生物碱片联合西药治疗2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)合并冠心病(coronary heart disease,CHD)患者的效果及对患者糖脂代谢和炎性因子水平的影响。方法选取收治的T2DM合并CHD患者118例作为研究对象,用随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组,每组59例。对照组予以常规西药治疗,观察组在对照组治疗的基础上联合桑枝总生物碱片治疗,2组均连续治疗8周。比较治疗前后2组的糖脂代谢[空腹血糖(fasting blood-glucose,FPG)、稳态模型评估胰岛β细胞功能指数(homeostasis model assessment of insulinβ-cell function index,HOMA-β)、糖化血红蛋白(glycosylated hemoglobin,HbA1c)、血清总胆固醇(total cholesterol,TC)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(high density lipoprotein cholesterol,HDL-C)和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(low density lipoprotein cholesterin,LDL-C)]的水平、炎性因子[血浆脂蛋白磷脂酶A2(lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2,Lp-PLA2)、超敏C反应蛋白(high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,hs-CRP)和同型半胱氨酸(homocysteine,Hcy)]的水平,观察2组不良反应的发生情况。结果治疗后,观察组的FPG、HbA1c水平均低于对照组,HOMA-β水平高于对照组(P<0.05);观察组的TC、LDL-C水平均低于对照组,HDL-C水平高于对照组(P<0.05);观察组血浆Lp-PLA2、hs-CRP、Hcy水平均低于对照组(P<0.05)。2组不良反应发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论桑枝总生物碱片联合西药治疗T2DM合并CHD患者疗效显著,可有效改善糖脂代谢紊乱,降低炎性因子水平。

息半夏总生物碱的提取工艺优化及其生物活性分析

以息半夏的块茎为原料,乙醇为超声波辅助提取溶剂,考察乙醇体积分数、超声时间、料液比、超声温度等单因素对总生物碱提取率的影响,设计正交试验优化提取工艺,并测试总生物碱的体外抗氧化和降血糖活性。结果表明,最佳提取条件为乙醇体积分数65%、提取时间60 min、料液比1∶45、超声温度65℃,总生物碱的提取率达0.502%;总生物碱对DPPH、ABTS自由基的清除率分别达89.90%和43.60%,对α-葡萄糖苷酶的抑制率达86.40%。该工艺简单可行,总生物碱表现出良好的体外抗氧化和降血糖生物活性。

黄连生物碱对TGEV诱导的ST细胞炎症反应的调节作用

分别用质量浓度为100、50、25μg/m L的黄连生物碱(ACC)处理猪传染性胃肠炎病毒(TGEV)感染的猪睾丸细胞(ST),采用噻唑蓝(MTT)法检测细胞的活力;采用硝酸还原酶法检测NO含量;采用比色法检测总一氧化氮合成酶(TNOS)和诱导型一氧化氮合成酶(i NOS)活性;采用荧光定量PCR检测TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、IL-10等炎症基因的表达。结果表明:100、50μg/mL的ACC可极显著提高TGEV感染的ST细胞的存活率,25μg/mL的ACC可显著提高TGEV感染的ST细胞存活率;TGEV感染后ST细胞NO含量急剧升高,100、50μg/mL的ACC可极显著降低ST细胞TNOS和i NOS活性,25μg/mL ACC可显著降低TNOS和i NOS活性;ACC可极显著下调ST细胞TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、IL-10m RNA的表达水平。表明黄连生物碱可以降低TGEV诱导的ST细胞的炎症反应,缓解病毒对细胞的损伤。