1
|
Zhang SP, Bai B, Chen GM, Wang YQ, Hu C, Liu XF, Gao P, Li YT, Fu NX, Yang XQ. Secondary metabolites in host pears defense against two fruit borers and cytochrome-P450-mediated counter-defense. iScience 2024; 27:109518. [PMID: 38585662 PMCID: PMC10995863 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Herbivorous insects have evolved metabolic strategies to survive the challenges posed by plant secondary metabolites (SMs). This study reports an exploration of SMs present in pears, which serve as a defense against invasive Cydia pomonella and native Grapholita molesta and their counter-defense response. The feeding preferences of fruit borers are influenced by the softening of two pear varieties as they ripen. The content of SMs, such as quercetin and rutin, increases due to feeding by fruit borers. Notably, quercetin levels only increase after C. pomonella feeding. The consumption of SMs affects the growth of fruit borer population differently, potentially due to the activation of P450 genes by SMs. These two fruit borers are equipped with specific P450 enzymes that specialize in metabolizing quercetin and rutin, enabling them to adapt to these SMs in their host fruits. These findings provide valuable insights into the coevolution of plants and herbivorous insects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shi-Pan Zhang
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Economical and Applied Entomology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Major Agricultural Invasion Biological Monitoring and Control, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
| | - Bing Bai
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Economical and Applied Entomology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Major Agricultural Invasion Biological Monitoring and Control, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
| | - Gao-Man Chen
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Economical and Applied Entomology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Major Agricultural Invasion Biological Monitoring and Control, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
| | - Ya-Qi Wang
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Economical and Applied Entomology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Major Agricultural Invasion Biological Monitoring and Control, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
| | - Chao Hu
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Economical and Applied Entomology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Major Agricultural Invasion Biological Monitoring and Control, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
| | - Xu-Fei Liu
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Economical and Applied Entomology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Major Agricultural Invasion Biological Monitoring and Control, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
| | - Ping Gao
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Economical and Applied Entomology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Major Agricultural Invasion Biological Monitoring and Control, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
| | - Yu-Ting Li
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Economical and Applied Entomology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Major Agricultural Invasion Biological Monitoring and Control, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
| | - Nan-Xia Fu
- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
| | - Xue-Qing Yang
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Economical and Applied Entomology of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
- Key Laboratory of Major Agricultural Invasion Biological Monitoring and Control, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Zhang W, Yan M, Zheng X, Chen Z, Li H, Mao J, Qin H, Zhu C, Du H, Abd El-Aty AM. Exploring the Aroma Fingerprint of Various Chinese Pear Cultivars through Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Volatile Compounds Using HS-SPME and GC×GC-TOFMS. Molecules 2023; 28:4794. [PMID: 37375349 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28124794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
To comprehensively understand the volatile compounds and assess the aroma profiles of different types of Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. Anli, Dongmili, Huagai, Jianbali, Jingbaili, Jinxiangshui, and Nanguoli were detected via headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) coupled with two-dimensional gas chromatography/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC×GC-TOFMS). The aroma composition, total aroma content, proportion and number of different aroma types, and the relative quantities of each compound were analyzed and evaluated. The results showed that 174 volatile aroma compounds were detected in various cultivars, mainly including esters, alcohols, aldehydes, and alkenes: Jinxiangshui had the highest total aroma content at 2825.59 ng/g; and Nanguoli had the highest number of aroma species detected at 108. The aroma composition and content varied among pear varieties, and the pears could be divided into three groups based on principal component analysis. Twenty-four kinds of aroma scents were detected; among them, fruit and aliphatic were the main fragrance types. The proportions of aroma types also varied among different varieties, visually and quantitatively displaying changes of the whole aroma of the different varieties of pears brought by the changes in aroma composition. This study contributes to further research on volatile compound analysis, and provides useful data for the improvement of fruit sensory quality and breeding work.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenjun Zhang
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan 250100, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory Test Technology on Food Quality and Safety, Ji'nan 250100, China
| | - Mengmeng Yan
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan 250100, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory Test Technology on Food Quality and Safety, Ji'nan 250100, China
| | - Xinxin Zheng
- School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Ji'nan 250353, China
| | - Zilei Chen
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan 250100, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory Test Technology on Food Quality and Safety, Ji'nan 250100, China
| | - Huidong Li
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan 250100, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory Test Technology on Food Quality and Safety, Ji'nan 250100, China
| | - Jiangsheng Mao
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan 250100, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory Test Technology on Food Quality and Safety, Ji'nan 250100, China
| | - Hongwei Qin
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan 250100, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory Test Technology on Food Quality and Safety, Ji'nan 250100, China
| | - Chao Zhu
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan 250100, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory Test Technology on Food Quality and Safety, Ji'nan 250100, China
| | - Hongxia Du
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan 250100, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory Test Technology on Food Quality and Safety, Ji'nan 250100, China
| | - A M Abd El-Aty
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Liu C, Li H, Ren A, Chen G, Ye W, Wu Y, Ma P, Yu W, He T. A comparison of the mineral element content of 70 different varieties of pear fruit ( Pyrus ussuriensis) in China. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15328. [PMID: 37180575 PMCID: PMC10174059 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Pyrus ussuriensis (Maxim.) is a unique pear tree that grows in northern China. The tree has strong cold resistance and can withstand low temperatures from -30 °C to -35 °C. Due to its unique growth environment, its fruit is rich in minerals and has much higher levels of minerals such as K, Ca and Mg than the fruit of Pyrus pyrifolia (Nakai.) and Pyrus bretschneideri (Rehd.) on the market, and many say the ripe fruit tastes better than other varieties. A comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of mineral elements in the fruits of different varieties of P. ussuriensis will provide a valuable scientific basis for the selection, breeding and production of consumer varieties of P. ussuriensis, and provide a more complete understanding of nutritional differences between fruit varieties. Methods In this study, 70 varieties of wild, domesticated and cultivated species of P. ussuriensis from different geographical locations were compared. Targeting four main mineral elements and eight trace mineral elements contained in the fruit, the differences in mineral content in the peel and pulp of different varieties of P. ussuriensis were analyzed, compared and classified using modern microwave digestion ICP-MS. Results The mineral elements in the fruit of P. ussuriensis generally followed the following content pattern: K > P > Ca > Mg > Na > Al > Fe > Zn > Cu > Cr > Pb > Cd. The mineral element compositions in the peel and pulp of different fruits were also significantly different. The four main mineral elements in the peel were K > Ca > P > Mg, and K > P > Mg > Ca in the pulp. The mineral element content of wild fruit varieties was higher than that of cultivated and domesticated varieties. Correlation analysis results showed that there was a significant positive correlation between K, P and Cu in both the peel and pulp of P. ussuriensis fruit (P < 0. 01). Cluster analysis results showed that the 70 varieties of P. ussuriensis could be divided into three slightly different categories according to the content of the peel or pulp. According to the contents of the fruit peel, these varieties were divided into: (1) varieties with high Na, Mg, P, K, Fe and Zn content, (2) varieties with high Ca content and (3) varieties with medium levels of mineral elements. According to the fruit pulp content, these varieties were divided into: (1) varieties with high Mg, P and K content, (2) varieties with low mineral element content, and (3) varieties with high Na and Ca content. The comprehensive analysis of relevant mineral element content factors showed that 'SSHMSL,' 'QYL,' 'SWSL' and 'ZLTSL-3' were the best varieties, and could be used as the focus varieties of future breeding programs for large-scale pear production.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chang Liu
- College of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Mudanjiang Branch, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Fruit Breeding and Cultivation in Cold Areas, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
| | - Honglian Li
- Institute of Pomology, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling, Jilin, China
| | - Aihua Ren
- Horticulture Branch, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
| | - Guoyou Chen
- Quality and Safety Institute of Agricultural Products, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Inspection and Testing Center for Quality of Cereals and Their Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Heilongjiang, China
| | - Wanjun Ye
- Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
| | - Yuxia Wu
- College of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
| | - Ping Ma
- College of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Bayin Guoleng Vocational and Technical College, Korla, China
| | - Wenquan Yu
- Mudanjiang Branch, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Fruit Breeding and Cultivation in Cold Areas, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
| | - Tianming He
- College of Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Hu F, Li F, Zheng Z, Sun-Waterhouse D, Wang Z. Surfactant-Mediated Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction and Purification of Antioxidants from Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai for Chemical- and Cell-Based Antioxidant Capacity Evaluation. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227970. [PMID: 36432081 PMCID: PMC9698517 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
In this study, a surfactant-mediated ultrasonic-assisted process was used for the first time to produce an antioxidant-enriched extract from Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai (C. speciosa, a popular fruit grown widely in the temperate regions of China). Ultrasonic treatment at 51 °C and 200 W for 30 min with sodium dodecyl sulfate as the surfactant led to a phenolic yield of 32.42 mg/g from dried C. speciosa powder, based on single-factor experiments, the Plackett-Burman design and the Box-Behnken design. The phenolic content increased from 6.5% (the crude extract) to 57% (the purified extract) after the purification, using LSA-900C macroporous resin. Both the crude and purified extracts exhibited a significant total reducing power and DPPH/ABTS scavenging abilities, with the purified extract being more potent. The purified extract exerted significant antioxidant actions in the tert-butyl hydroperoxide-stimulated HepG2 cells, e.g., increasing the activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase, while decreasing the reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde levels, through the regulation of the genes and proteins of the Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway. Therefore, the extract from C. speciosa is a desirable antioxidant agent for the oxidative damage of the body to meet the rising demand for natural therapeutics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fuxia Hu
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
| | - Feng Li
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
| | - Zhenjia Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
| | - Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
- Correspondence: (D.S.-W.); (Z.W.); Tel.: +86-053-882-460-07 (Z.W.)
| | - Zhaosheng Wang
- Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control in Shandong Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China
- Correspondence: (D.S.-W.); (Z.W.); Tel.: +86-053-882-460-07 (Z.W.)
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Structure, Physicochemical Property, and Functional Activity of Dietary Fiber Obtained from Pear Fruit Pomace (Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim) via Different Extraction Methods. Foods 2022; 11:foods11142161. [PMID: 35885404 PMCID: PMC9319332 DOI: 10.3390/foods11142161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
In this study, soluble dietary fiber (SDF) and insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) were extracted from Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim pomace via three methods including enzymic extraction (EE), microwave-assisted enzymatic extraction (MEE), and three-phase partitioning (TPP). The effects of different extraction methods on the structure, physicochemical property, and functional activity of the extracted dietary fiber were evaluated. The results showed that different extraction methods had significant effects on the extraction yield, molecular weight distribution, thermal stability, antioxidant activity, and hypoglycemic activity in vitro, but resulted in no difference in the structure and composition of functional groups. It is noteworthy that SDF extracted by TPP has a more complex and porous structure, lower molecular weight, and higher thermal stability, as well as better physicochemical properties and in vitro hypoglycemic activity. IDF extracted by MEE showed the greatest water and oil holding capacity; the highest adsorption capacity for glucose, cholesterol, and nitrite ion; as well as the strongest inhibitory activity on α-amylase. These results suggest that PUP may be a source of cheap natural dietary fiber.
Collapse
|
6
|
Hussain H, Mamadalieva NZ, Hussain A, Hassan U, Rabnawaz A, Ahmed I, Green IR. Fruit Peels: Food Waste as a Valuable Source of Bioactive Natural Products for Drug Discovery. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2022; 44:1960-1994. [PMID: 35678663 PMCID: PMC9164088 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44050134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Fruits along with vegetables are crucial for a balanced diet. These not only have delicious flavors but are also reported to decrease the risk of contracting various chronic diseases. Fruit by-products are produced in huge quantity during industrial processing and constitute a serious issue because they may pose a harmful risk to the environment. The proposal of employing fruit by-products, particularly fruit peels, has gradually attained popularity because scientists found that in many instances peels displayed better biological and pharmacological applications than other sections of the fruit. The aim of this review is to highlight the importance of fruit peel extracts and natural products obtained in food industries along with their other potential biological applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hidayat Hussain
- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Weinberg 3, D-06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
- Correspondence: or (H.H.); (A.H.)
| | - Nilufar Z. Mamadalieva
- Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances of the Academy Sciences of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100170, Uzbekistan;
| | - Amjad Hussain
- Department of Chemistry, University of Okara, Okara 56130, Pakistan;
- Correspondence: or (H.H.); (A.H.)
| | - Uzma Hassan
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan;
| | - Aisha Rabnawaz
- Department of Chemistry, University of Okara, Okara 56130, Pakistan;
| | - Ishtiaq Ahmed
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK;
| | - Ivan R. Green
- Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa;
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Influence of Climate Change on Metabolism and Biological Characteristics in Perennial Woody Fruit Crops in the Mediterranean Environment. HORTICULTURAE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae8040273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
The changes in the state of the climate have a high impact on perennial fruit crops thus threatening food availability. Indeed, climatic factors affect several plant aspects, such as phenological stages, physiological processes, disease-pest frequency, yield, and qualitative composition of the plant tissues and derived products. To mitigate the effects of climatic parameters variability, plants implement several strategies of defense, by changing phenological trends, altering physiology, increasing carbon sequestration, and metabolites synthesis. This review was divided into two sections. The first provides data on climate change in the last years and a general consideration on their impact, mitigation, and resilience in the production of food crops. The second section reviews the consequences of climate change on the industry of two woody fruit crops models (evergreen and deciduous trees). The research focused on, citrus, olive, and loquat as evergreen trees examples; while grape, apple, pear, cherry, apricot, almond, peach, kiwi, fig, and persimmon as deciduous species. Perennial fruit crops originated by a complex of decisions valuable in a long period and involving economic and technical problems that farmers may quickly change in the case of annual crops. However, the low flexibility of woody crops is balanced by resilience in the long-life cycle.
Collapse
|
8
|
Li X, Gao Y, Xiong H, Yang Z. The electrochemical redox mechanism and antioxidant activity of polyphenolic compounds based on inlaid multi-walled carbon nanotubes-modified graphite electrode. OPEN CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2021-0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
The electrochemical redox mechanism of polyphenolic compounds (gallic acid [GA], caffeic acid [CA], ferulic acid [FA], and vanillic acid [VA]) were investigated by electrochemical methods at the inlaid multi-walled carbon nanotubes-modified graphite electrode (MWCNTs/GCE). The obtained micro-information such as the number of electrons and protons were used to deduce the electrochemical oxidation mechanism of four polyphenolic compounds. The antioxidation activities of these compounds were also studied by two methods. The radical scavenging activity followed the order: GA > CA > FA > VA, which was in agreement with the result from the spectrophotometry method. The result indicated that compounds with lower oxidation peak potential (E
pa) showed stronger antioxidation activity. At the same time, compounds with high E
pa showed lower antioxidant activity. The greater the number of hydroxyls linked to the aromatic ring, the greater the antioxidation activities of four compounds. Structural analysis of these phenolic-based compounds suggested that multiple OH substitutions and conjugations determine their free radical scavenging activity and electrochemical behavior.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaofen Li
- School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University , Kunming 650500 , People’s Republic of China
- Joint Research Centre for International Cross-border Ethnic Regions Biomass Clean Utilization in Yunnan , Kunming , 650500 , People’s Republic of China
| | - Yuntao Gao
- School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University , Kunming 650500 , People’s Republic of China
- Joint Research Centre for International Cross-border Ethnic Regions Biomass Clean Utilization in Yunnan , Kunming , 650500 , People’s Republic of China
| | - Huabin Xiong
- School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University , Kunming 650500 , People’s Republic of China
- Joint Research Centre for International Cross-border Ethnic Regions Biomass Clean Utilization in Yunnan , Kunming , 650500 , People’s Republic of China
| | - Zhi Yang
- School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University , Kunming 650500 , People’s Republic of China
- Joint Research Centre for International Cross-border Ethnic Regions Biomass Clean Utilization in Yunnan , Kunming , 650500 , People’s Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Sun H, Wang X, Cao X, Liu C, Liu S, Lyu D, Du G. Chemical composition and biological activities of peels and flesh from ten pear cultivars (Pyrus ussuriensis). JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-020-00743-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
|
10
|
Boby N, Abbas MA, Lee EB, Im ZE, Hsu WH, Park SC. Protective Effect of Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. Extract against Ethanol-Induced Gastritis in Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10030439. [PMID: 33809380 PMCID: PMC8002011 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10030439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim (Korean pear) has been used for hundreds of years as a traditional herbal medicine for asthma, cough, and atopic dermatitis in Korea and China. Although it was originally shown to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiatopic properties, its gastroprotective effects have not been investigated. In the present study, we evaluated the protective effects of Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim extract (PUE) against ethanol-induced gastritis in rats. The bioactive compound profile of PUE was determined by gas chromatography mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The gastroprotection of PUE at different doses (250 and 500 mg/kg body weight) prior to ethanol ingestion was evaluated using an in vivo gastritis rat model. Several endpoints were evaluated, including gastric mucosal lesions, cellular degeneration, intracellular damage, and immunohistochemical localization of leucocyte common antigen. The gastric mucosal injury and ulcer score were determined by evaluating the inflamed gastric mucosa and by histological examination. To identify the mechanisms of gastroprotection by PUE, antisecretory action and plasma prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), gastric mucosal cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), and histamine levels were measured. PUE exhibited significant antioxidant effects with IC50 values of 56.18 and 22.49 µg/mL for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′- azino-di-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline)-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) inhibition (%), respectively. In addition, GC/MS and HPLC analyses revealed several bioactive compounds of PUE. Pretreatment with PUE significantly (p < 0.05) decreased the ulcer index by preventing gastric mucosal lesions, erosion, and cellular degeneration. An immunohistochemical analysis revealed that PUE markedly attenuated leucocyte infiltration in a dose-dependent manner. The enhancement of PGE2 levels and attenuation of cAMP levels along with the inhibition of histamine release following PUE pretreatment was associated with the cytoprotective and healing effects of PUE. In contrast, the downregulation of the H+/K+ ATPase pathway as well as muscarinic receptor (M3R) and histamine receptor (H2R) inhibition was also involved in the gastroprotective effects of PUE; however, the expression of cholecystokinin-2 receptors (CCK2R) was unchanged. Finally, no signs of toxicity were observed following PUE treatment. Based on our results, we conclude that PUE represents an effective therapeutic option to reduce the risk of gastritis and warrants further study.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Naila Boby
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (N.B.); (M.A.A.); (E.-B.L.)
| | - Muhammad Aleem Abbas
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (N.B.); (M.A.A.); (E.-B.L.)
| | - Eon-Bee Lee
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (N.B.); (M.A.A.); (E.-B.L.)
| | - Zi-Eum Im
- Institute of Forest Resources Development, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 36605, Korea;
| | - Walter H. Hsu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA;
| | - Seung-Chun Park
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (N.B.); (M.A.A.); (E.-B.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-950-5964
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Shang XC, Chu D, Zhang JX, Zheng YF, Li Y. Microwave-assisted extraction, partial purification and biological activity in vitro of polysaccharides from bladder-wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) by using deep eutectic solvents. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
|
12
|
Le DD, Nguyen DH, Ma ES, Lee JH, Min BS, Choi JS, Woo MH. PTP1B Inhibitory and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Constituents from Eclipta prostrata L. Biol Pharm Bull 2021; 44:298-304. [PMID: 33361652 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b20-00994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
The white-flowered leaves of Eclipta prostrata L. together with leaves of Scoparia dulcis and Cynodon dactylon are mixedly boiled in water and given to diabetic patients resulting in the significant improvement in the management of diabetes. However, the active constituents from this plant for antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties are remaining unclear. Thus, this study was to discover anti-diabetes and anti-obesity activities through protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTP)1B inhibitory effects. We found that the fatty acids (23, 24) showed potent PTP1B inhibition with IC50 values of 2.14 and 3.21 µM, respectively. Triterpenoid-glycosides (12-15) also exhibited strong to moderate PTP1B inhibitory effects, with IC50 values ranging from 10.88 to 53.35 µM. Additionally, active compounds were investigated for their PTP1B inhibitory mechanism and docking analysis. On the other hand, the anti-inflammatory activity from our study revealed that compounds (1-4, 7, 8, 10) displayed the significant inhibition nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Especially, compound 9 showed the potent inhibitory effects in LPS-induced NO production on RAW264.7 cell. Therefore, further Western blot analysis was performed to identify the inhibitory expression including heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and inhibitor of kappaB (IκB) phosphorylation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Duc Dat Le
- College of Pharmacy, Drug Research and Development Center, Daegu Catholic University.,Division of Computational Physics, Institute for Computational Science, Ton Duc Thang University.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University
| | - Duc Hung Nguyen
- College of Pharmacy, Drug Research and Development Center, Daegu Catholic University.,Department of Biotechnology, V-Kist
| | - Eun Sook Ma
- College of Pharmacy, Drug Research and Development Center, Daegu Catholic University
| | | | - Byung Sun Min
- College of Pharmacy, Drug Research and Development Center, Daegu Catholic University
| | - Jae Sue Choi
- Department of Food and Life Science, Pukyong National University
| | - Mi Hee Woo
- College of Pharmacy, Drug Research and Development Center, Daegu Catholic University
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Anti-Inflammatory Flavonolignans from Triticum aestivum Linn. Hull. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10238656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Wheat (Triticum aestivum Linn.; Poaceae) is a very common and important food grain and ranks second in total cereal crop production. A large amount of wheat hull is produced after threshing that, as the non-food part of wheat, is agro-waste, accounting for 15~20% of the wheat. This study aimed at biologically and phytochemically investigating wheat hull for its valorization as a by-product. In our ongoing search for natural product-derived anti-inflammatory agents, T. aestivum hull was evaluated for its nitric oxide (NO) production inhibition in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated RAW 264.7 cells, and the phytochemical investigation of the ethyl acetate fraction showing inhibitory effect led to the isolation of a flavone (1) and seven flavonolignans (2–8). Compounds 2–8 have not yet been isolated from Triticum species. All compounds were evaluated for their LPS-induced NO production inhibition, and 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 exhibited inhibitory effects with IC50 values ranging from 24.14 to 58.95 μM. These results suggest the potential of using T. aestivum hull as a source for producing anti-inflammatory components, enhancing its valorization as a by-product.
Collapse
|
14
|
Meng XH, Chai T, Shi YP, Yang JL. Bungsteroid A: One Unusual C 34 Pentacyclic Steroid Analogue from Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. J Org Chem 2020; 85:10806-10812. [PMID: 32702985 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c01312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Bungsteroid A (1), possessing an unreported carbon skeleton, was isolated from the pericarps of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. It represents the first carbon skeleton of a C34 steroid analogue featuring a unique 6/6/6/6/5-fused pentacyclic skeleton, which has been determined by spectroscopic methods, quantum-chemical 13C NMR, ECD calculations, and calculations of optical rotations. Bungsteroid A showed the antiproliferative effects against HepG2, MCF-7, and HeLa cell lines with the IC50 values of 56.3 ± 1.1, 64.2 ± 0.9, and 74.2 ± 1.3 μM, respectively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xian-Hua Meng
- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
| | - Tian Chai
- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
| | - Yan-Ping Shi
- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
| | - Jun-Li Yang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Peng F, Li G, Xie Y, Yin HY, Li XJ, Yang YD. Compositional characterization of Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim and their antioxidant activities and induction of apoptosis in Bel-7402 cell. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13222. [PMID: 32267554 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2019] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
In this work, a comparison study on active sites (the total phenolic, total flavonoids, and total triterpenes contents) and antioxidant activities (DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays) of different fractions from Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim was evaluated. Moreover, the inhibition capability on human hepatocarcinoma cells Bel-7402 cells and the mechanism was also discussed. Results showed that the ethyl acetate fraction significantly scavenged DPPH and ABTS+ radicals, exhibited ferric ion reducing antioxidant, and inhibited Bel-7402 cells proliferation. In addition, oleanolic acid was the dominant compound act on the Bel-7402 cells in the extract and it induced apoptosis by the caspase pathway and induced cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase by inhibiting the cyclin D1/CDK4 pathway. The extracts of P. ussuriensis Maxim were confirmed to have anti-oxidative and antiproliferative effects against Bel-7402 cell in vitro. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Fruits and vegetables which contain high levels of antioxidants can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim is a kind of edible and medical fruit with multiple bioactivities, whereas the capability to anti-lung cancer activity has not been investigated. The extracts of P. ussuriensis Maxim were revealed to have anti-oxidative and antiproliferative effects against Bel-7402 cell in vitro. Accordingly, it is the first time to verify that oleanolic acid was the main chemical components of P. ussuriensis with antitumor potential.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fei Peng
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Chestnut Industry, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China
| | - Gang Li
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China
| | - Ying Xie
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Chestnut Industry, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China
| | - Hong-Yang Yin
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China
| | - Xiao-Jing Li
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Chestnut Industry, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China
| | - Yue-Dong Yang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Hebei Chestnut Industry, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Chen YM, Li C, Zhang WJ, Shi Y, Wen ZJ, Chen QX, Wang Q. Kinetic and computational molecular docking simulation study of novel kojic acid derivatives as anti-tyrosinase and antioxidant agents. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2019; 34:990-998. [PMID: 31072148 PMCID: PMC6522964 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2019.1609467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
The novel kojic acid derivatives KAD1 and KAD2 have been demonstrated that they exhibited potent anti-melanogenesis activity in our previous report. In this study, we further study the inhibitory mechanism on mushroom tyrosinase. The inhibitory types of both KADs on diphenolase were classified as mixed type based on the results of the kinetic model. The interaction between KADs and tyrosinase was illustrated by fluorescence quenching, molecular docking and copper chelate activity. The KADs were also evaluated with respect to their antioxidant activities by DPPH and ABTS+ assays. The results showed that KADs have more potent antioxidant activities than kojic acid. Our study could provide new ideas for the development of new anti-tyrosinase and antioxidant agents.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yan-Mei Chen
- a School of Life Sciences , Xiamen University , Xiamen , China
| | - Chen Li
- a School of Life Sciences , Xiamen University , Xiamen , China
| | - Wen-Jing Zhang
- a School of Life Sciences , Xiamen University , Xiamen , China
| | - Yan Shi
- a School of Life Sciences , Xiamen University , Xiamen , China
| | - Zi-Jie Wen
- a School of Life Sciences , Xiamen University , Xiamen , China
| | - Qing-Xi Chen
- a School of Life Sciences , Xiamen University , Xiamen , China
| | - Qin Wang
- a School of Life Sciences , Xiamen University , Xiamen , China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Abstract
Interest in the content of natural antioxidants in plant-based foods can be from the human health perspective, in terms of how these compounds might help promote one's health and wellness, or from the storage point-of-view, as the endogenous antioxidant constituents aid to extend a foodstuff's shelf-life. This chapter reports essential information about the mechanism of antioxidant action and methods employed for determination of their activity, classes of phenolic compounds (phenolic acids, flavonoids, lignans, stilbenes, tannins), sources of plant antioxidants (oil seeds, cereals, legumes, plants of the Lamiaceae family, tea and coffee, tree nuts, fruits, and berries), extraction strategies of phenolic compounds from plant material, and the influence of processing and storage on the content of natural antioxidants in foods and their antioxidant activity. Thermal processing, if not releasing bound phenolics from the structural matrices of the food, tends to decrease the antioxidant potential or, in the best case scenario, has no significant negative impact. Gentler sterilization processes such as high-pressure processing tend to better retain the antioxidant potential of a foodstuff than thermal treatments such as steaming, boiling, or frying. The impact of processing can be assessed by determining the antioxidant potential of foodstuffs either at the point of formulation or after different periods of storage under specified conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ryszard Amarowicz
- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland.
| | - Ronald B Pegg
- Department of Food Science & Technology, The University of Georgia, Athens, United States
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Habinshuti I, Chen X, Yu J, Mukeshimana O, Duhoranimana E, Karangwa E, Muhoza B, Zhang M, Xia S, Zhang X. Antimicrobial, antioxidant and sensory properties of Maillard reaction products (MRPs) derived from sunflower, soybean and corn meal hydrolysates. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2018.11.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
|
19
|
Peng F, Xie Y, Li X, Li G, Yang Y. Chemical components and bioactivity evaluation of extracts from pear (Pyrus UssuriensisMaxim) fruit. J Food Biochem 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Fei Peng
- Analysis and Testing Center, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology; Qinhuangdao China
| | - Ying Xie
- Analysis and Testing Center, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology; Qinhuangdao China
| | - Xiaojing Li
- Department of Chemical Engineering; Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology; Qinhuangdao China
| | - Gang Li
- Department of Chemical Engineering; Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology; Qinhuangdao China
| | - Yuedong Yang
- Department of Chemical Engineering; Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology; Qinhuangdao China
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Zhang JJ, Li Y, Lin SJ, Li HB. Green Extraction of Natural Antioxidants from the Sterculia nobilis Fruit Waste and Analysis of Phenolic Profile. Molecules 2018; 23:E1059. [PMID: 29724043 PMCID: PMC6100383 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23051059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
The waste of Sterculia nobilis fruit was massively produced during food processing, which contains lots of natural antioxidants. In this study, antioxidants in the Sterculia nobilis fruit waste were extracted using the green microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) technique. The effects of five independent variables (ethanol concentration, solvent/material ratio, extraction time, temperature, and microwave power) on extraction efficiency were explored, and three major factors (ethanol concentration, extraction time, and temperature) showing great influences were chosen to study their interactions by response surface methodology. The optimal conditions were as follows: 40.96% ethanol concentration, 30 mL/g solvent/material ratio, 37.37 min extraction time at 66.76 °C, and 700 W microwave power. The Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity value obtained in optimal conditions was in agreement with the predicted value. Besides, MAE improved the extraction efficiency compared with maceration and Soxhlet extraction methods. Additionally, the phenolic profile in the extract was analyzed by UPLC-MS/MS, and eight kinds of phenolic compounds were identified and quantified, including epicatechin, protocatechuic acid, ferulic acid, gallic acid, p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, quercetin, and p-hydroxycinnamic acid. This study could contribute to the value-added utilization of the waste from Sterculia nobilis fruit, and the extract could be developed as food additive or functional food.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiao-Jiao Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
| | - Ya Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
| | - Sheng-Jun Lin
- Zhongshan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhongshan 528403, China.
| | - Hua-Bin Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
- South China Sea Bioresource Exploitation and Utilization Collaborative Innovation Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
| |
Collapse
|