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Fei W, Rong L, Qi X, Chen X, Luo Y, Wen H, Xie J. Effects of Premna microphylla turcz polysaccharide on rheological, gelling, and structural properties of mung bean starch and their interactions. Food Res Int 2024; 189:114561. [PMID: 38876594 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Premna microphylla turcz polysaccharide (PMP) on the rheological, gelling, and structural properties of mung bean starch (MBS) and their potential interaction mechanism. Results showed that the addition of PMP significantly improved the pasting properties, rheological properties, water holding capacity, and thermostability of MBS. The texture tests showed a decrease in hardness, gumminess and chewiness, indicating the retrogradation of MBS was inhibited. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) suggested the MBS-PMP composite gels expressed a denser microstructure with obvious folds and tears. Moreover, the results of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and interaction force tests revealed the main forces between MBS and PMP were hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions to form composite gels with great gelling properties. These results facilitate the practical application of MBS and PMP, and provide some references for understanding the interaction mechanism between starch and polysaccharide.
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- Weiqi Fei
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China.
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Li T, Zhang Y, Dong R, Bi W, Wang S, Zeng K, Han L. Identification and mechanistic exploration of key anti-inflammatory molecules in American ginseng: Impacts on signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 STAT3 phosphorylation and macrophage polarization. Phytother Res 2024. [PMID: 38973353 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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American ginseng (AG) has been reported to have anti-inflammatory effects in many diseases, but the key molecules and mechanisms are unclear. This study aims to evaluate the anti-inflammatory mechanism of AG and identify the key molecules by in vivo and in vitro models. Zebrafish was employed to assess the anti-inflammatory properties of AG and the compounds. Metabolomics was utilized to identify potential anti-inflammatory molecules in AG, while molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to forecast the interaction capabilities of these compounds with inflammatory targets. Additionally, macrophage cell was employed to investigate the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the key molecules in AG by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and western blotting. Seven potential anti-inflammatory molecules were discovered in AG, with ginsenoside Rg1, ginsenoside Rs3 (G-Rs3), and oleanolic acid exhibiting the strongest affinity for signal transducer and activator of transcription 3. These compounds demonstrated inhibitory effects on macrophage migration in zebrafish models and the ability to regulate ROS levels in both zebrafish and macrophages. The cell experiments found that ginsenoside Rg1, ginsenoside Rs3, and oleanolic acid could promote macrophage M2/M1 polarization ratio and inhibit phosphorylation overexpression of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3. This study revealed the key anti-inflammatory molecules and mechanisms of AG, and provided new evidence of anti-inflammatory for the scientific use of AG.
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- Taiping Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
- State Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Guan T, Wang R, Wang J, Zhang Q, Liu Z, Yang Z, Guan F, Li W, Wang Y. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical constituents in goupi plaster prepared by various extraction methods using UPLC-Q-Exactive-MS and UPLC-MS/MS. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31365. [PMID: 38818193 PMCID: PMC11137406 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31365] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Goupi plaster, a representative preparation of black plaster, has demonstrated promising effects in treating knee osteoarthritis. However, high temperature used in traditional frying extraction may cause decomposition of its effective components, thus limiting the efficacy. This study aimed to explore the scientific nature of the traditional preparation technology of Goupi plaster, and to compare the effects of different extraction methods on the types of chemical components and the content of index components. The UPLC-Q-Exactive-MS and UPLC-MS/MS technologies which have high efficiency, sensitivity and accuracy, were used to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze the chemical components of Goupi plaster under different preparation processes. The results show that the extraction solvent approach is different from the traditional frying extraction method, and has a positive effect. However, the mechanism of action of Goupi plaster is complex and its pharmacological effects are diverse. Future studies should explore whether it necessary to change the frying extraction method. This experiment provides a theoretical basis that will guide further scientific discussion and research into the frying extraction of Goupi plaster.
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- Tong Guan
- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Wang M, Hu J, Hai X, Cao T, Zhou A, Han R, Xing L, Yu N. Quality Evaluation of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua Based on UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS and Electronic Sensory Techniques with Different Numbers of Steaming Cycles. Foods 2024; 13:1586. [PMID: 38790887 PMCID: PMC11120622 DOI: 10.3390/foods13101586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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In this study, electronic sensory techniques were employed to comprehensively evaluate the organoleptic quality, chemical composition and content change rules for Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua (PCH) during the steaming process. The results were subjected to hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). These analyses revealed, from a sensory product perspective, overall differences in colour, odour and taste among the samples of PCH with different numbers of steaming cycles. Using the UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS technique, 64 chemical components, including polysaccharides, organic acids, saponins and amino acids were detected in PCH before and after steaming. The sensory traits were then correlated with the chemical composition. From the perspectives of sensory traits, chemical composition, and multi-component index content, it was preliminarily deduced that carrying out five cycles of steaming and sun-drying was optimal, providing evidence for the quality evaluation of PCH during the steaming process.
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- Mengjin Wang
- Department of Biopharmaceuticals, College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (M.W.)
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- Department of Biopharmaceuticals, College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (M.W.)
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- Department of Biopharmaceuticals, College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (M.W.)
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- Department of Biopharmaceuticals, College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (M.W.)
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of R&D of Chinese Medicine, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Biopharmaceuticals, College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (M.W.)
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- MOE-Anhui Joint Collaborative Innovation Center for Quality Improvement of Anhui Genuine Chinese Medicinal Materials, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Biopharmaceuticals, College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; (M.W.)
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of R&D of Chinese Medicine, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Formula, Hefei 230012, China
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Chang Y, Jiang Y, Chen J, Li S, Wang Y, Chai L, Ma J, Wang Z. Comprehensive analysis of Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim. fruits based on UPLC-MS/MS and GC-MS: A rapid qualitative analysis. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:1911-1927. [PMID: 38455163 PMCID: PMC10916571 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3887] [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: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim. fruits (ESF), as a natural edible fruit, has long been popularized. However, few studies have conducted comprehensive chemical analyses of it. This study aimed to assess nonvolatile, volatile, and fatty oil components of ESF and to preliminarily explore the antioxidant activities. The qualitative and quantitative analyses of volatile and fatty oil components of ESF from 15 different regions were performed by the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Totally, 37 and 28 compounds were identified from volatile oil and fatty oil, respectively. The ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS) was used to accurately detect 43 compounds of nonvolatile components. The volatile and fatty oil components and nonvolatile components of ESF were used as samples to determine the antioxidant activity of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) in vitro. The components of ESF had antioxidant activity, and the nonvolatile components had stronger antioxidant activity. The results revealed that the proposed method, which is of great significance for the screening of new active ingredients, is valuable for the identification of pharmaceutical component and further development of food industry.
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- Yaodan Chang
- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Ministry of EducationHeilongjiang University of Chinese MedicineHarbinChina
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Ministry of EducationHeilongjiang University of Chinese MedicineHarbinChina
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Ministry of EducationHeilongjiang University of Chinese MedicineHarbinChina
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Ministry of EducationHeilongjiang University of Chinese MedicineHarbinChina
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Ministry of EducationHeilongjiang University of Chinese MedicineHarbinChina
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- Department of Rheumatism, The First Affiliated HospitalHeilongjiang University of Chinese MedicineHarbinChina
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- Department of Acupuncture, The Second Affiliated HospitalHeilongjiang University of Chinese MedicineHarbinChina
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao, Ministry of EducationHeilongjiang University of Chinese MedicineHarbinChina
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Yan BH, Xu QX, Ge X, Gao MT, Li Y, Guo L, Hu P, Pan Y. Molecular mechanisms of Chengshi Beixie Fenqing Decoction based on network pharmacology: pivotal roles of relaxin signaling pathway and its associated target proteins against Benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:2075-2093. [PMID: 37102991 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2203237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease that affects the quality of life of middle-aged and older men. We investigated the therapeutical effects of Chengshi Beixie Fenqing Decoction (CBFD), a classic traditional Chinese medicine prescription, on BPH through in vivo model and network pharmacology. Bioactives in CBFD were detected through UPLC-Q-Tof-MS/MS and GC-MS, and filtered by the modified Lipinski's rule. Target proteins associated with the filtered compounds and BPH are selected from public databases. Venn diagram identified the overlapping target proteins between the bioactives-interacted target proteins and the BPH-targeted proteins. The bioactive-protein interactive networking of BPH was analyzed through the KEGG pathway on STRING to identify potential ligand-target and visualized the rich factors on the R packet. After that, the molecular docking test (MDT) was performed between bioactives and target proteins. It showed that the mechanism of CBFD against BPH was related to 104 signaling pathways of 42 compounds. AKT1, 6-demethyl-4'-methyl-N-methylcoclaurine and relaxin signaling pathways were selected as a hub target, key bioactivitie and hub signaling pathway, respectively. In addition, three major compounds, 6-demethyl-4'-methyl-N-methylcoclaurine, isoliensinine and liensinine, had the highest affinity on MDT for the three crucial target proteins, AKT1, JUN and MAPK1. These proteins were associated with the relaxin signaling pathway, which regulated the level of nitric oxide and is implicated in both BPH development and CBFD. We concluded that the three key bioactivities found in Plumula nelumbinis of CBFD may contribute to improving BPH condition by activating the relaxin signaling pathways.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Bing-Hui Yan
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Intervention, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Li W, Hao S, Li H, An Q, Yang L, Guo B, Xue Z, Liu Y, Guo L, Zheng Y, Zhang D. Exploring Antioxidant and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activities in Mulberry Leaves ( Morus alba L.) across Growth Stages: A Comprehensive Metabolomic Analysis with Chemometrics. Molecules 2023; 29:171. [PMID: 38202754 PMCID: PMC10780005 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Metabolic product accumulation exhibited variations among mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaves (MLs) at distinct growth stages, and this assessment was conducted using a combination of analytical techniques including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Multivariate analysis was applied to the data, and the findings were correlated with antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibitory effects in vitro. Statistical analyses divided the 27 batches of MLs at different growth stages into three distinct groups. In vitro assays for antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibition revealed that IC50 values were highest at the Y23 stage, which corresponds to the 'Frost Descends' solar term. In summary, the results of this study indicate that MLs at different growth stages throughout the year can be categorized into three primary growth stages using traditional Chinese solar terms as reference points, based on the observed variations in metabolite content.
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- Wenjie Li
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (W.L.); (S.H.); (H.L.); (L.Y.); (B.G.); (Z.X.); (L.G.)
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (W.L.); (S.H.); (H.L.); (L.Y.); (B.G.); (Z.X.); (L.G.)
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (W.L.); (S.H.); (H.L.); (L.Y.); (B.G.); (Z.X.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Chinese Materia Medica, Hebei Institute for Drug and Medical Device Control, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (Q.A.); (Y.L.)
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (W.L.); (S.H.); (H.L.); (L.Y.); (B.G.); (Z.X.); (L.G.)
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (W.L.); (S.H.); (H.L.); (L.Y.); (B.G.); (Z.X.); (L.G.)
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (W.L.); (S.H.); (H.L.); (L.Y.); (B.G.); (Z.X.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Chinese Materia Medica, Hebei Institute for Drug and Medical Device Control, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (Q.A.); (Y.L.)
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (W.L.); (S.H.); (H.L.); (L.Y.); (B.G.); (Z.X.); (L.G.)
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (W.L.); (S.H.); (H.L.); (L.Y.); (B.G.); (Z.X.); (L.G.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei Chemical and Pharmaceutical College, Shijiazhuang 050026, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China; (W.L.); (S.H.); (H.L.); (L.Y.); (B.G.); (Z.X.); (L.G.)
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Zhao J, Shi S, Zhang X, Liu Y, Yuan M, Cheng G, Wang Y. Confusoside, a dihydrochalcone glucoside, prevents acetaminophen-induced liver injury by modulating the Nrf2/NF-κB/caspase signaling pathway. Food Funct 2023; 14:2432-2443. [PMID: 36786681 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo03497b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Dihydrochalcones are important bioactive ingredients in plants. Anneslea fragrans is an edible and medicinal plant, and its leaves are rich in dihydrochalcones. Confusoside (CF) is the most abundant dihydrochalcone in A. fragrans leaves, which is traditionally used in the treatment of liver diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of CF on acetaminophen (APAP)-induced hepatic injury in mice. CF could reduce the levels of AST, ALT, and LDH in the serum and enhance the antioxidant activity by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway to increase the activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD and CAT), and the GSH content but decrease the MDA accumulation in liver tissues. Immunofluorescence assay and western blotting analysis showed that CF can regulate Nrf2 into the cell nucleus, thereby promoting the expression of downstream antioxidant-related proteins, including NQO1 and HO-1. In addition, CF could inhibit the liver inflammatory response by suppressing the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway to reduce the expressions of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and NO. Molecular docking results showed that there was good binding between the CF and Keap1-Nrf2 protein. Western blotting and TUNEL analysis also revealed CF-inhibited cell apoptosis-related protein expression (Bcl2 and caspase-3/9 proteins). Thus, the CF from A. fragrans leaves could be served as an alternative hepaprotective agent for the treatment and prevention of APAP-induced liver injury.
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- Jinghao Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources, State Ethnic Affairs Commission and Ministry of Education, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources, State Ethnic Affairs Commission and Ministry of Education, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- The faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- The faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources, State Ethnic Affairs Commission and Ministry of Education, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China. .,School of Chemistry and Environment, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- The faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources, State Ethnic Affairs Commission and Ministry of Education, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China. .,School of Chemistry and Environment, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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Wang Y, Deng X, Liu Y, Wang Y, Luo X, Zhao T, Wang Z, Cheng G. Protective effect of Anneslea fragrans ethanolic extract against CCl4-induced liver injury by inhibiting inflammatory response, oxidative stress and apoptosis. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 175:113752. [PMID: 37004906 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.113752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Anneslea Fragrans Wall. (AF) is a medicinal and edible plant distributed in China. Its leaves and bark generally used for the treatments of diarrhea, fever, and liver diseases. While its ethnopharmacological application against liver diseases has not been fully studied. This study was aimed to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of ethanolic extract from A. fragrans (AFE) on CCl4 induced liver injury in mice. The results showed that AFE could effectively reduce plasma activities of ALT and AST, increase antioxidant enzymes activities (SOD and CAT) and GSH level, and decrease MDA content in CCl4 induced mice. AFE effectively decreased the expressions of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, COX-2 and iNOS), cell apoptosis-related proteins (Bax, caspase-3 and caspase-9) and increased Bcl-2 protein expression via inhibiting MAPK/ERK pathway. Additionally, TUNEL staining, Masson and Sirius red staining, immunohistochemical analyses revealed that AFE could inhibit the CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis formation via reducing depositions of α-SMA, collagen I and collagen III. Conclusively, the present study demonstrated that AFE had an hepatoprotective effect by MAPK/ERK pathway to inhibit oxidative stress, inflammatory response and apoptosis in CCl4-induced liver injury mice, suggesting that AFE might be served as a hepatoprotective ingredient in the prevention and treatment of liver injury.
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- Yudan Wang
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650223, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education and Yunnan Province, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China.
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Yang YP, Jian YQ, Liu YB, Xie QL, Yu HH, Wang B, Li B, Peng CY, Wang W. Heilaohuacid G, a new triterpenoid from Kadsura coccinea inhibits proliferation, induces apoptosis, and ameliorates inflammation in RA-FLS and RAW 264.7 cells via suppressing NF-𝜅B pathway. Phytother Res 2022; 36:3900-3910. [PMID: 36104304 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Heilaohu, the roots of Kadsura coccinea, has been used in Tujia ethnomedicine to treat rheumatic arthritis (RA). Heilaohuacid G (1), a new 3,4-seco-lanostane type triterpenoid isolated from the ethanol extract of Heilaohu, whose structure was determined using HR-ESI-MS data, NMR spectroscopic analyses, and ECD calculations. In this study, our purpose is to elucidate the mechanisms of Heilaohuacid G in the treatment of RA by inhibited proliferation of rheumatoid arthritis-fibroblastoid synovial (RA-FLS) cells and inhibited the inflammatory reactions in LPS-induced RA-FLS and RAW 264.7 cell lines via inhibiting NF-κB pathway. The biological activity screening experiments indicated that Heilaohuacid G significantly inhibited proliferation of RA-FLS cells with IC50 value of 8.16 ± 0.47 μM. CCK-8 assay, ELISA, flow cytometry assay, and Western blot were used to measure the changes of cell viability, apoptosis, and the release of inflammatory cytokines. Heilaohuacid G was found not only induced RA-FLS cell apoptosis, but also inhibited the inflammatory reactions in LPS-induced RA-FLS and RAW 264.7 cell lines via inhibiting NF-κB pathway. Furthermore, Heilaohuacid G (p.o.) at doses of 3.0, 6.0, and 12.0 mg/kg and the ethanol extracts of Heilaohu (p.o.) at doses of 200, 400, and 800 mg/kg both were confirmed antiinflammatory effects on xylene-induced ear mice edema model.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yu-Pei Yang
- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Materia Medica Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Materia Medica Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Materia Medica Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Materia Medica Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Materia Medica Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Materia Medica Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Materia Medica Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Materia Medica Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Materia Medica Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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Zhang JK, Zhou XL, Wang XQ, Zhang JX, Yang ML, Liu YP, Cao JX, Cheng GG. Que Zui tea ameliorates hepatic lipid accumulation and oxidative stress in high fat diet induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Food Res Int 2022; 156:111196. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Gelation behaviors of some special plant-sourced pectins: A review inspired by examples from traditional gel foods in China. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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