Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.is a climber of the Cucurbitaceae family mainly found in tropical Asia.The fruit is widely consumed as a vegetable and different parts of this plant are used in the traditional medicine to tr...Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.is a climber of the Cucurbitaceae family mainly found in tropical Asia.The fruit is widely consumed as a vegetable and different parts of this plant are used in the traditional medicine to treat various types of human ailments.In this review,we critically analyzed and presented the scientific studies on T.dioica available in three electronic databases viz.PubMed,Web of Science and Google Scholar.Our aim was to find the scientific basis of the traditional use to understand the plant’s potential in therapy.Studies have found promising antihyperglycemic,antihyperlipidemic,antitumor,cytotoxic,arsenic poisoning ameliorative,anti-inflammatory,antidiarrheal,and varieties of pharmacological activities of T.dioica.Different types of bioactive compounds have been identified and isolated from T.dioica including peptides namely trichosanthin and lectin;a number of triterpenes like cucurbitacin B,euphol,α-amyrin,-amyrin,lupeol,taraxerol,betulin,and karounidiol;sterols,steroidal saponin,tannin,flavonoids etc.T.dioica contains a number of well-known bioactive phytochemicals and the plant has shown an array of pharmacological activities in vivo.This review will expand our understanding of the therapeutic potential of T.dioica and their phytochemical basis which may help in further research on this species.展开更多
Chromosome studies and soluble protein profiles, fractionated by reducing and non-reducing SDS-PAGE, were carried out in dioecious Trichosanthes bracteata. Somatic chromosome no. 2n = 22 was recorded in both sexes. Th...Chromosome studies and soluble protein profiles, fractionated by reducing and non-reducing SDS-PAGE, were carried out in dioecious Trichosanthes bracteata. Somatic chromosome no. 2n = 22 was recorded in both sexes. The karyotype of male and female plant shows high homogeneity and the absence of any heteromorphic pair of chromosomes negates the possibility of XY mechanism. Soluble protein profiles from the tuberous roots of the male and female plants, fractionated by reducing SDS-PAGE, did not show any qualitative distinction. Whereas the protein profile in non-reducing SDS-PAGE reveals a clear distinction when compared on a single gel. The difference is marked by the presence of a disulphide linked tertiary or folded protein at 19 k D region detected in male sex. However, at the level of primary structure the qualitative expression is similar indicating a common ancestry.展开更多
The compatibility of Chinese herbs is the focus and the difficulty in traditional Chinese medicine research,and it has an important guiding role for clinical medicine.Some scholars believe that the Fuzi(Radix Aconiti ...The compatibility of Chinese herbs is the focus and the difficulty in traditional Chinese medicine research,and it has an important guiding role for clinical medicine.Some scholars believe that the Fuzi(Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata,FZ)compatibility with Tubeimu(Rhizoma Bolbostemmatis,TBM)/Gualou(Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim,GL)does not meet the Chinese medicine theory of“eighteen incompatibilities”.However,this combination has been used many times in many clinical medications.This study reviewed the research progress of pharmacological effects of FZ,and FZ compatibility with TBM/GL,in order to correctly understand and apply the“eighteen incompatibilities”drugs,and provide a reference for further exploration of the combined application in clinical treatment.展开更多
[Objectives]The purpose of this study was to establish a method for the determination of five kinds of flavonoids in trichosanthes peel.[Methods]The contents of rutin,isoquercitrin,quercitrin,quercetin and kaempferol ...[Objectives]The purpose of this study was to establish a method for the determination of five kinds of flavonoids in trichosanthes peel.[Methods]The contents of rutin,isoquercitrin,quercitrin,quercetin and kaempferol in trichosanthes peel samples collected from different sites were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography.With each component as an index,principal component analysis and cluster analysis were performed.[Results]The contents of flavonoids in the trichosanthes peel samples from different sites were different.The cumulative variance contribution rate of isoquercitrin was 95.514%.The results of cluster analysis show that the quality of trichosanthes peel from Anhui was the best.[Conclusions]Taking isoquercitrin as a common factor to carry out content determination will help to better control the quality of trichosanthes peel.展开更多
A peptide trypsin inhibitor was isolated and purified from the roots of Trichosanthes kirilowii （a Chinese medical herb） by using immobilized anhydro-trypsin affinity chromatography and HPLC C<sub>18</sub&g...A peptide trypsin inhibitor was isolated and purified from the roots of Trichosanthes kirilowii （a Chinese medical herb） by using immobilized anhydro-trypsin affinity chromatography and HPLC C<sub>18</sub> column reverse chromatography. It contains two major components, both consisting of 27 amino acid residues with three pairs of disulfide bonds. The sequence determination indicated that the difference between them is only in the ninth position, being Gln and Lys, respectively. The peptide bond of the inhibitor reactive site Arg-Ile （3--4） is easy to cleave at low pH by trypsin, resulting in a modified inhibitor. It might be the smallest naturally occurring protein inhibitor so far known. The modification reaction of the Trichosanthes inhibitor with trypsin is similar to the catalytic enzyme-substrate reaction. The dissociation constant of the modified inhibitor with trypsin is around fourfold that of the natural inhibitor.展开更多
AIM: Trichosanthes dioica Roxb. (Cucurbitaceae), commonly known as pointed gourd in English, is a dioecious climber grown widely in the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally, this plant has been used in India for several...AIM: Trichosanthes dioica Roxb. (Cucurbitaceae), commonly known as pointed gourd in English, is a dioecious climber grown widely in the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally, this plant has been used in India for several medicinal purposes. The present study aimed to evaluate certain neuropharmacological properties of the hydroalcoholic extract of T. dioica root (TDA) in experimental animal models. METHODS: TDA (at 100 and 200 mg·kg-1 body weight, p.o.) was evaluated for anti-nociceptive activity by the acetic acid-induced writhing and tail flick methods. Locomotor depressant activity was measured by means of an actophotometer. Skeletal muscle relaxant effects were evaluated by using a rota-rod apparatus, and the sedative potentiating property by a phenobar-bitone-induced sleep potentiation study. RESULTS: The results of the present study revealed significant (P<0.001) and dose dependent anti-nociceptive, locomotor depressant, muscle relaxant, and sedative potentiating effects of TDA, demonstrating its depressant action on the central nervous system (CNS). CONCLUSION: From the present study, it can be concluded that T. dioica root possessed prominent anti-nociceptive, as well as depressant, action on the CNS, as manifested by these important neuropharmacological properties in mice.展开更多
Trichosanthes trypsin inhibitor (TTI) is a peptide consisting of 27 amino acid residues with three pairs of disulfide bonds. This paper reports the total synthesis and disulfide bond refolding of this inhibitor and it...Trichosanthes trypsin inhibitor (TTI) is a peptide consisting of 27 amino acid residues with three pairs of disulfide bonds. This paper reports the total synthesis and disulfide bond refolding of this inhibitor and its analogue. After purification, the amino acid sequence and stoichiometrical inhibitory activity against trypsin of the synthetic inhibitor were compatible with those of the natural inhibitor. The analogue of this inhibitor in which residue Met in position 6 was replaced by Ala was also synthesized. The antitrypsin activity of this synthetic analogue was also approximate to that of the natural inhibitor.展开更多
In this paper,the advances in study on triterpenoids in Trichosanthes,Hemsleya,Gynostemma,Actinostemma and Siraitia Merr. plants were reviewed.Terpenoids are the main secondary metabolites of Cucurbitaceae and have ob...In this paper,the advances in study on triterpenoids in Trichosanthes,Hemsleya,Gynostemma,Actinostemma and Siraitia Merr. plants were reviewed.Terpenoids are the main secondary metabolites of Cucurbitaceae and have obvious pharmacological activity. It is noteworthy that in these plants,there are a variety of triterpenoids,which are diverse in structure. Triterpenoid saponins have greater potential for development.展开更多
葫芦科栝楼属植物大方油栝楼Trichosanthes dafangensis N.G.Ye et S.J.Li是狭域分布在贵州地理区域的一个特有种子植物[1-2]。它不仅因其繁殖器官的一些变异而在属内显得较为特殊,对于探讨栝楼属植物的系统演化具有很高的参考价值。而...葫芦科栝楼属植物大方油栝楼Trichosanthes dafangensis N.G.Ye et S.J.Li是狭域分布在贵州地理区域的一个特有种子植物[1-2]。它不仅因其繁殖器官的一些变异而在属内显得较为特殊,对于探讨栝楼属植物的系统演化具有很高的参考价值。而且在当地被作为瓜子食用已有很长历史,是一种很有价值的野生经济植物[3]。但由于生境的狭窄,长期以来只被生长地附近的村民们所利用,目前尚处待开发利用的地位。展开更多
From the press-residue of the fresh root tuber of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cu-curbitaceae),a new ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP),trichobitacin,was isolated.It has the activity of RNA N-glycosidase and can in...From the press-residue of the fresh root tuber of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cu-curbitaceae),a new ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP),trichobitacin,was isolated.It has the activity of RNA N-glycosidase and can inhibit the growth of human placental trophoblastic cells.Its molecular weight is 27,228 Da (ES-MS) and pI 9.6.It is a single chain basic RIP.Its amino acid composition was determined.It is a new RIP.It consists of 0.7~0.9% galactose and may be a glycoprotein.Its A’-and C-terminal amino acid is Asp and Ala,respectively.Its N-terminal preliminary amino acid sequence has been determined.展开更多
Trichosanthin, a protein isolated from the root tuber of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim(Cucurbitaceae), is the active proteinous principle of a Chinese medicine. It is able to induce abortion of mid-gestation and to te...Trichosanthin, a protein isolated from the root tuber of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim(Cucurbitaceae), is the active proteinous principle of a Chinese medicine. It is able to induce abortion of mid-gestation and to terminate early pregnancy, and it is effective for treatment of benign, malignant hydatidiform moles and ectopic pregnancy. Recently it has also been found an inhibitor of human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) and a展开更多
文摘Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.is a climber of the Cucurbitaceae family mainly found in tropical Asia.The fruit is widely consumed as a vegetable and different parts of this plant are used in the traditional medicine to treat various types of human ailments.In this review,we critically analyzed and presented the scientific studies on T.dioica available in three electronic databases viz.PubMed,Web of Science and Google Scholar.Our aim was to find the scientific basis of the traditional use to understand the plant’s potential in therapy.Studies have found promising antihyperglycemic,antihyperlipidemic,antitumor,cytotoxic,arsenic poisoning ameliorative,anti-inflammatory,antidiarrheal,and varieties of pharmacological activities of T.dioica.Different types of bioactive compounds have been identified and isolated from T.dioica including peptides namely trichosanthin and lectin;a number of triterpenes like cucurbitacin B,euphol,α-amyrin,-amyrin,lupeol,taraxerol,betulin,and karounidiol;sterols,steroidal saponin,tannin,flavonoids etc.T.dioica contains a number of well-known bioactive phytochemicals and the plant has shown an array of pharmacological activities in vivo.This review will expand our understanding of the therapeutic potential of T.dioica and their phytochemical basis which may help in further research on this species.
文摘Chromosome studies and soluble protein profiles, fractionated by reducing and non-reducing SDS-PAGE, were carried out in dioecious Trichosanthes bracteata. Somatic chromosome no. 2n = 22 was recorded in both sexes. The karyotype of male and female plant shows high homogeneity and the absence of any heteromorphic pair of chromosomes negates the possibility of XY mechanism. Soluble protein profiles from the tuberous roots of the male and female plants, fractionated by reducing SDS-PAGE, did not show any qualitative distinction. Whereas the protein profile in non-reducing SDS-PAGE reveals a clear distinction when compared on a single gel. The difference is marked by the presence of a disulphide linked tertiary or folded protein at 19 k D region detected in male sex. However, at the level of primary structure the qualitative expression is similar indicating a common ancestry.
文摘The compatibility of Chinese herbs is the focus and the difficulty in traditional Chinese medicine research,and it has an important guiding role for clinical medicine.Some scholars believe that the Fuzi(Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata,FZ)compatibility with Tubeimu(Rhizoma Bolbostemmatis,TBM)/Gualou(Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim,GL)does not meet the Chinese medicine theory of“eighteen incompatibilities”.However,this combination has been used many times in many clinical medications.This study reviewed the research progress of pharmacological effects of FZ,and FZ compatibility with TBM/GL,in order to correctly understand and apply the“eighteen incompatibilities”drugs,and provide a reference for further exploration of the combined application in clinical treatment.
基金College Students'Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Liaoning Province(201911430039).
文摘[Objectives]The purpose of this study was to establish a method for the determination of five kinds of flavonoids in trichosanthes peel.[Methods]The contents of rutin,isoquercitrin,quercitrin,quercetin and kaempferol in trichosanthes peel samples collected from different sites were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography.With each component as an index,principal component analysis and cluster analysis were performed.[Results]The contents of flavonoids in the trichosanthes peel samples from different sites were different.The cumulative variance contribution rate of isoquercitrin was 95.514%.The results of cluster analysis show that the quality of trichosanthes peel from Anhui was the best.[Conclusions]Taking isoquercitrin as a common factor to carry out content determination will help to better control the quality of trichosanthes peel.
文摘A peptide trypsin inhibitor was isolated and purified from the roots of Trichosanthes kirilowii （a Chinese medical herb） by using immobilized anhydro-trypsin affinity chromatography and HPLC C<sub>18</sub> column reverse chromatography. It contains two major components, both consisting of 27 amino acid residues with three pairs of disulfide bonds. The sequence determination indicated that the difference between them is only in the ninth position, being Gln and Lys, respectively. The peptide bond of the inhibitor reactive site Arg-Ile （3--4） is easy to cleave at low pH by trypsin, resulting in a modified inhibitor. It might be the smallest naturally occurring protein inhibitor so far known. The modification reaction of the Trichosanthes inhibitor with trypsin is similar to the catalytic enzyme-substrate reaction. The dissociation constant of the modified inhibitor with trypsin is around fourfold that of the natural inhibitor.
文摘AIM: Trichosanthes dioica Roxb. (Cucurbitaceae), commonly known as pointed gourd in English, is a dioecious climber grown widely in the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally, this plant has been used in India for several medicinal purposes. The present study aimed to evaluate certain neuropharmacological properties of the hydroalcoholic extract of T. dioica root (TDA) in experimental animal models. METHODS: TDA (at 100 and 200 mg·kg-1 body weight, p.o.) was evaluated for anti-nociceptive activity by the acetic acid-induced writhing and tail flick methods. Locomotor depressant activity was measured by means of an actophotometer. Skeletal muscle relaxant effects were evaluated by using a rota-rod apparatus, and the sedative potentiating property by a phenobar-bitone-induced sleep potentiation study. RESULTS: The results of the present study revealed significant (P<0.001) and dose dependent anti-nociceptive, locomotor depressant, muscle relaxant, and sedative potentiating effects of TDA, demonstrating its depressant action on the central nervous system (CNS). CONCLUSION: From the present study, it can be concluded that T. dioica root possessed prominent anti-nociceptive, as well as depressant, action on the CNS, as manifested by these important neuropharmacological properties in mice.
基金supported by the State Biological High Technology Research Grant.
文摘Trichosanthes trypsin inhibitor (TTI) is a peptide consisting of 27 amino acid residues with three pairs of disulfide bonds. This paper reports the total synthesis and disulfide bond refolding of this inhibitor and its analogue. After purification, the amino acid sequence and stoichiometrical inhibitory activity against trypsin of the synthetic inhibitor were compatible with those of the natural inhibitor. The analogue of this inhibitor in which residue Met in position 6 was replaced by Ala was also synthesized. The antitrypsin activity of this synthetic analogue was also approximate to that of the natural inhibitor.
文摘In this paper,the advances in study on triterpenoids in Trichosanthes,Hemsleya,Gynostemma,Actinostemma and Siraitia Merr. plants were reviewed.Terpenoids are the main secondary metabolites of Cucurbitaceae and have obvious pharmacological activity. It is noteworthy that in these plants,there are a variety of triterpenoids,which are diverse in structure. Triterpenoid saponins have greater potential for development.
文摘葫芦科栝楼属植物大方油栝楼Trichosanthes dafangensis N.G.Ye et S.J.Li是狭域分布在贵州地理区域的一个特有种子植物[1-2]。它不仅因其繁殖器官的一些变异而在属内显得较为特殊,对于探讨栝楼属植物的系统演化具有很高的参考价值。而且在当地被作为瓜子食用已有很长历史,是一种很有价值的野生经济植物[3]。但由于生境的狭窄,长期以来只被生长地附近的村民们所利用,目前尚处待开发利用的地位。
基金Project supported by grants from the High Technology Development Program of China,from the Key Project of Chinese Academy 8.5 and from the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘From the press-residue of the fresh root tuber of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim (Cu-curbitaceae),a new ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP),trichobitacin,was isolated.It has the activity of RNA N-glycosidase and can inhibit the growth of human placental trophoblastic cells.Its molecular weight is 27,228 Da (ES-MS) and pI 9.6.It is a single chain basic RIP.Its amino acid composition was determined.It is a new RIP.It consists of 0.7~0.9% galactose and may be a glycoprotein.Its A’-and C-terminal amino acid is Asp and Ala,respectively.Its N-terminal preliminary amino acid sequence has been determined.
文摘Trichosanthin, a protein isolated from the root tuber of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim(Cucurbitaceae), is the active proteinous principle of a Chinese medicine. It is able to induce abortion of mid-gestation and to terminate early pregnancy, and it is effective for treatment of benign, malignant hydatidiform moles and ectopic pregnancy. Recently it has also been found an inhibitor of human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) and a
