Optimization of PEG-based extraction of polysaccharides from Dendrobium nobile Lindl. and bioactivity study

Nanoporous 3D Polyurethane for Toosendanin Adsorption, Encapsulation, and High-Efficient Utilization

Nanoporous 3D-polyurethane (3D-PU) was prepared based on nano-CaCO3 templated controllably confined polymerization assembly and weak acid etching strategies. Nanopores with diameters ranging from 48 to 72 nm were distributed on 3D-PU, facilitating its high BET surface area of 468.0 m2/g. The 3D-PU exhibited enhanced adsorption selectivity to multi-H-bond donors and acceptors, multirings contained compounds based on pore filling, hydrogen-bonding, and π-π interactions; therefore, the novel 3D-PU had promising adsorption ability to toosendanin (TSN) with a maximum theoretical adsorption capacity of 361.6 mg/g. Adsorption isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic investigations revealed that the adsorption was heterogeneous and was supported by multiple adsorption sites, controlled by a chemical adsorption mechanism, endothermic, spontaneous, and with increased entropy. Based on the optimized adsorption, the loading capacity (LC) of 3D-PU toward TSN attained 23.4%. After encapsulation, the effective period of TSN was extended to 11 days, the photolysis half-life of TSN was increased 3.2 times, and the LC50 for Aphis citricola was reduced approximately 6.0 times, indicating that 3D-PU effectively improved the performance of TSN. The porous 3D-PU can serve as a promising carrier for more pesticide adsorption, encapsulation, safe, highly efficient, and environmentally friendly utilization.

Structural characterization and in vitro hepatoprotective activity of an acidic polysaccharide from Dendrobium nobile Lindl. flower

This study aimed to investigate the structural characterization, conformational properties, and hepatoprotectiveactivity of acidic polysaccharide (DNLPS-3) from Dendrobium nobile flower. DNLPS-3 with molecular weights of 15.65 KDa was composed of Fuc: Rha: Ara: Gal: Glc: Xyl: GalA: GlcA in a molar ratio of 0.26%: 2.38%: 4.47%: 3.55%: 0.43%: 17.84%: 69.80%: 1.26%. Structural analysis with methylation indicated that DNLPS-3 mainly contained T-Ara(f), T-Xyl(p), T-Gal(p)A, 3-Gal(p)A, 4-Gal(p)A, 3,4-Gal(p)A, 3,4-Glc(p), 2,4-Gal(p)A, 2,3,4-Gal(p), 4,6-Gal(p), 3,4,6-Gal(p). NMR results show that DNLPS-3 may be a pectin polysaccharide with →4)-α-Gal(p)A-(→main chain. In vitro experiments showed that DNLPS-3 exhibited significant hepatoprotective effects. The effect was achieved by reducing the activities of ALT and AST, suppressing the production of LDH and MDA, and enhancing the anti-oxidant activities of SOD and GSH, and the specific mechanism of its hepatoprotective effect is that DNLPS-3 up-regulates Nrf2/HO-1 pathway protein expression.

PEG-based-ultrasound-microwave synergistic extraction of mucilage polysaccharides from chia seed: Structural characterization and bioactivity

In this study, the effects of microwave, ultrasound, ultrasound-microwave synergy, and polyethylene glycol (PEG)-200 on the chia seed mucilage's (CSM) structural, thermal, and functional properties have been evaluated by modern spectroscopic techniques, crystal diffraction, and thermal analyses. The results showed that CSM, extracted by PEG-200 aqueous solution has the largest particles (1120-1231 μm), and the smallest size (44.06-317.19 μm) has been observed in microwave extraction. Furthermore, microwave exposure seems to impact the primary structure of CSM profoundly, evidenced by shifts and changes in spectroscopy under high-frequency microwave conditions. However, the incorporation of ultrasound significantly mitigates microwave's effect on the particle size, structural characteristics, coloration, and thermal stability of CSM. Interestingly, the exclusive use of PEG-200 in extraction results in a notably decreased absorption at 280 nm in the UV-vis spectrum, suggesting the near-complete exclusion of nucleic acids and proteins. CSM extracted by PEG-200 aqueous solution exhibits the highest enthalpy value (199.960 ± 2.920 J/g), glass transition temperature (200.449 ± 1.118 °C), the most abundant monosaccharide composition, and the highest molecular weight (3,456,558 Da), far exceeding the reported values in literature. In vitro bioactivity demonstrates that CSM extracted through the synergistic use of ultrasound and microwave exhibits the strongest DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging abilities, while CSM extracted with PEG-200 performs exceptionally well in iron ion chelating capacity. This study introduces a novel approach to CSM extraction by innovatively employing the green solvent PEG-200 and broadening the application of ultrasound-microwave synergistic technology in the extraction of plant polysaccharides.

Structure of Polysaccharide from Dendrobium nobile Lindl. and Its Mode of Action on TLR4 to Exert Immunomodulatory Effects

Dendrobium nobile Lindl. polysaccharide (DNP1) showed good anti-inflammatory activity in our previous study. In this study, the structural characterization of DNP1 and its mode of action on TLR4 were investigated. Structural characterization suggested that DNP1 was a linear glucomannan composed of (1 → 4)-β-Manp and (1 → 4)-β-Glcp residues, and the acetyl group was linked to the C-2 of Manp. The possible repeating structural units of DNP1 were [→4)-2-OAc-β-Manp-(1→]3 →4)-β-Glcp-(1→. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) binding test results showed that DNP1 did not bind directly to TLR4. The TLR4 and MD2 receptor blocking tests confirmed that DNP1 needs MD2 and TLR4 to participate in its anti-inflammatory effect. The binding energy of DNP1 to TLR4-MD2 was -7.9 kcal/mol, indicating that DNP1 could bind to the TLR4-MD2 complex stably. Therefore, it is concluded that DNP1 may play an immunomodulatory role by binding to the TLR4-MD2 complex and inhibiting the TLR4-MD2-mediated signaling pathway.

Therapeutic potential of the chemical composition of Dendrobium nobile Lindl

Dendrobium nobile Lindl. belongs to the genus Dendrobium of the orchid family and is a valuable herbal medicinal material. The information in this paper has been collected from the scientific literature databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, SciFinder, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, published books, Ph.D., and M.S. dissertations systematically in recent 20 years. "Dendrobium nobile Lindl.," "chemical composition," "pharmacological activities," and "diseases" were used as search terms to screen the literature. The collected chemical compositions are classified and summarized according to their different chemical structures, and the clinical disease treatment effects of Dendrobium nobile Lindl. are classified and summarized based on their pharmacological activities and different experimental disease models. Recent studies have revealed that Dendrobium nobile Lindl. contains chemical components such as alkaloids, bibenzyls, sesquiterpenes, phenanthrenes, and polysaccharides, and that its pharmacological activities are closely related to the chemical components, with pharmacological activities such as anti-tumor, anti-aging, immune enhancement, hypoglycemic, and anti-cataract. Currently, researchers are conducting extensive and detailed studies on Dendrobium nobile Lindl. and research experiments on its chemical constituents in the treatment of various clinical diseases. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to review the chemical composition of Dendrobium nobile Lindl. and its experimental studies in the treatment of diseases and to provide a scientific reference for the future application of Dendrobium nobile Lindl. in the treatment of diseases.

Comparison and the lipid-lowering ability evaluation method discussion of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides from different origins based on principal component analysis

As typical acetylated glucomannans, Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides (DOPs) from different origins differ in their structural characteristics and some of their physicochemical properties. To rapidly select D. officinale plants, we systematically investigate the differences among DOPs from different origins and analyzed the structural characteristics, such as the degree of acetylation and monosaccharide composition; the physicochemical properties, such as solubility, water absorption and apparent viscosity; and the lipid-lowering activity of the obtained DOPs. Principal component analysis (PCA), a method for analyzing multiple variables, was used to analyze the relationship between the physicochemical and structural properties, and lipid-lowering activity. It was found that the structural and physicochemical characteristics had significant effects on lipid-lowering activity, and DOPs with a high degree of acetylation, high apparent viscosity and large D-mannose-to-d-glucose ratio were associated with greater lipid-lowering activity. Therefore, this study provides a reference for the selection and application of D. officinale.

Ultrasonic Extraction Process of Polysaccharides from Dendrobium nobile Lindl.: Optimization, Physicochemical Properties and Anti-Inflammatory Activity

To optimize the ultrasonic extraction process of polysaccharides from Dendrobium nobile Lindl. (DNP), the extraction method was conducted through a single-factor test and the response-surface methodology (RSM). With the optimal extraction process (liquid–solid ratio of 40 mL/g, ultrasonic time of 30 min, and ultrasonic power of 400 W), the maximum extraction yield was 5.16 ± 0.41%. DNP1 and DNP2 were then fractionated via DEAE-QFF and Sephacryl S-300 HR chromatography. The molecular weight (Mw) of DNP1 was identified as 67.72 kDa, composed of Man (75.86 ± 0.05%) and Glc (24.14 ± 0.05%), and the Mw of DNP2 was 37.45 kDa, composed of Man (72.32 ± 0.03%) and Glc (27.68 ± 0.03%). Anti-inflammatory assays results showed that as DNPs were 200 μg/mL, and the contents of NO, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-10 in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells were about 13.39% and 13.39%, 43.88% and 43.51%, 17.80% and 15.37%, 13.84% and 20.66%, and 938.85% and 907.77% of those in control group, respectively. It was indicated that DNP1 and DNP2 inhibited the inflammatory response of RAW 264.7 cells induced by LPS via suppressing the level of NO and pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) and promoting the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-10). Therefore, DNP1 and DNP2 have potential applications in the treatment of inflammatory injury.

Optimization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction, Characterization, and Antioxidant Activities of Polysaccharides From Sojae Semen Praeparatum

In this study, response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction parameters of Sojae Semen Praeparatum polysaccharides (SSPP-80), the optimum conditions were determined as follows: ultrasonic frequency of 100 W, ultrasonic power of 80 Hz, ultrasonic temperature of 52℃, ultrasonic time of 23 minutes, and liquid to raw material ratio of 40 mL/g. Based on these conditions, polysaccharides extraction rate was 7.72% ± 0.26%. Then, 2 novel polysaccharides (SSPP-80‐1, SSPP-80‐2) were isolated from SSPP by DEAE-cellulose 52 chromatography. The chemical compositions, physicochemical properties, and structure of SSPPs were investigated by simultaneous thermal analyzer (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FI-IR), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results showed that SSPP-80 and 2 fractions were mainly composed of mannose (Man), glucose (Glc), galactose (Gal), xylose (Xyl), and arabinose (Ara). In addition, the antioxidant activities were evaluated against the DPPH and hydroxyl radical in vitro, the IC50 of SSPP-80, SSPP-80‐1 and SSPP-80‐2 against DPPH free radical were 4.407, 8.267, and 5.204 mg/mL, respectively, whereas the IC50values for removing hydroxyl groups were 5.318, 3.516, and 4.016 mg/mL, respectively. It demonstrated that SSPP-80 and 2 fractions had certain antioxidant activity. Theoretical basis for use of Sojae Semen Praeparatum polysaccharides was provided by this study.

Purification and Structural Characterization of Dendrobium officinale Polysaccharides and Its Activities

In this study, Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide (named DOPS-1) was isolated from the stems of Dendrobium officinale by hot-water extraction and purified by using Sephadex G-150 column chromatography. The structural characterization, antioxidant and cytotoxic activity were carried out. Based on the results of HPLC, GC, Congo red experiment, together with periodate oxidation, Smith degradation, SEM, FT-IR, and NMR spectral analysis, it expressed that DOPS-1 was largely composed of mannose, glucose and galacturonic acid in a molar ratio of 3.2 : 1.3 : 1. The molecular weight of DOPS-1 was 1530 kDa and the main chain was composed of (1→4)-β-D-Glcp, (1→4)-β-D-Manp and 2-O-acetyl-(1→4)-β-D-Manp. The measurement results of antioxidant activity showed that DOPS-1 had the strong scavenging activities on hydroxyl radicals, DPPH radicals and superoxide radicals and the high reducing ability in vitro. Moreover, DOPS-1 was cytotoxic to all three human cancer cells of MDA-MB-231, A549 and HepG2.

Characterization and Hepatoprotections of Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharides against Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome in Mice

Background

The liver is one of the most commonly affected organs in multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). In recent years, there have been many studies on Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLP), but the role of GLP in MODS is still unclear. The purpose of this work was to explore the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and protective effects of GLP on the liver in MODS model mice.

Methods

The characteristic properties of GLP were processed by physicochemical analysis. The MODS models were successfully established with intraperitoneal injection of zymosan in Kunming strain mice. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects of GLP were processed both in vitro and in vivo by evaluating the oxidative parameters, inflammatory factors, and liver pathological observations.

Results

The characterization analysis revealed that GLP was a pyranose mainly composed of glucose with the molecular weights (Mw) of 8309 Da. The experimental results proved that GLP had potential hepatoprotection possibly by improving the antioxidant status (scavenging excessive oxygen radicals, increasing the antioxidant enzyme activities, and reducing the lipid peroxide), alleviating the inflammatory response (reducing the inflammatory factor levels), and guaranteeing the liver functions.

Conclusions

This research suggested that GLP had the potential to be developed as a natural medicine for the treatment of multiple organ failure.

Characterization and Evaluation of the Pro-Coagulant and Immunomodulatory Activities of Polysaccharides from Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata is widely used for stanching bleeding. In this study, polysaccharides from B. striata (BSP) were extracted by hot water. Four polysaccharides named BSP-1-BSP-4 were fractionated using DEAE-52 cellulose. BSP fractions contained sulfate, and the degrees of substitution of BSP-3 and BSP-4 were 1.59 and 1.70, respectively. Analysis of monosaccharide composition showed that four polysaccharides were mainly composed of mannan and glucose. The in vitro results showed that BSP-1-BSP-4 elicited pro-coagulant capacities by shortening the activating partial thromboplastin time, prothrombin time, and thrombin time and elevating the fibrinogen content. Immunomodulatory activity was evaluated by MTT assay, the pinocytic capacity and NO production. Although BSP fractions did not affect RAW 264.7 cell viability, they, especially BSP-2, enhanced the immunomodulatory activity by increasing the pinocytic capacity and NO production. Overall, BSP may be developed as a potential coagulant with immunomodulatory effects.

Dendrobium liquor eliminates free radicals and suppresses cellular proteins expression disorder to protect cells from oxidant damage

Dendrobium liquor obtained by soaking Dendrobium in Chinese liquor is considered as a health drink in China. Here, we found the pretreatment of extract of Dendrobium nobile Lindl. liquor (DNLE) attenuated the oxidative damage to cells caused by H₂ O₂ , while the abilities of DNLE of eliminating extracellular free radicals and promoting the activities of intracellular antioxidant enzymes were observed. Quantitative proteomics identified 375 differentially expressed proteins caused by H₂ O₂ treatment in 293T cells. However, only 12 differentially expressed proteins were found in DNLE-pretreated cells which under the same oxidative damage. This suggested that the pretreatment of DNLE could suppress the disorder of protein expressions caused by oxidative stress which could induce cell death. Besides, DNLE was helpful for avoiding the unfolded protein response (UPR) and cell cycle disorder caused by oxidative stress. Taken together, these results demonstrated that Dendrobium liquor could be a healthy herbal drink with antioxidant function. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Dendrobium is used as an edible herb and a tonic food in traditional Chinese medicine. Dendrobium liquor obtained by soaking Dendrobium with Chinese liquor is also regarded as a nourishing health drink. However, there is rare research data on biological activity of Dendrobium liquor. Our current results demonstrated that the extract of Dendrobium nobile Lindl. liquor (DNLE) possessed the ability of eliminating free radicals in/out the human cells. More importantly, DNLE could help cells to resist the interference on cell life activities caused by oxidative stress. Since many evidences suggested that oxidative stress is linked to human disease and aging, and chemical antioxidant has some side effects on health, Dendrobium liquor can serve as a natural health drink with antioxidant function. Furthermore, the active ingredients in DNLE also possess the potential to be developed as natural antioxidant additive in food and cosmetics.

Micellar extraction with vesicle coated multi-walled carbon nanotubes to assist the dispersive micro-solid-phase extraction of natural phenols in Dendrobium

Here, catanionic surfactant vesicles were prepared by varying the types and compositions of anions and cations and the number of alkyl tails of the surfactants. The formed vesicles were employed to disaggregate and stabilize multiwalled carbon nanotubes bundles in aqueous solutions. Furthermore, the vesicle coated carbon nanotubes were used as the adsorbent in the dispersive micro-solid phase extraction. Additionally, micellar extraction was employed for the sample pre-extraction to avoid the use of toxic organic extraction solvents. The relative parameters that affect the extraction efficiency of targets were optimized using response surface methodology. Under the optimal microextraction conditions, the analytical performance of the established method was evaluated. The limits of detection (2.3-13 ng/mL) and quantification (7.6-42 ng/mL), inter- and intra- day precision (1.2-4.0 %, 2.0-5.0 %), and spiked recovery values (80-91 %) were obtained. The proposed method showed high sensitivity, precision and trueness. It was successfully applied to analyze phenols in Dendrobium genus samples.

Establishment of extraction design space for ursolic acid from Paulowniae Flos based on the concept of quality by design

INTRODUCTION

The application of quality by design (QbD) concept needs to be strengthened in the field of traditional Chinese medicine research. The extraction process has an important influence on the effectiveness of the drug, and the combination of QbD and the extraction process of the active ingredient helps to improve the effectiveness of the drug.

OBJECTIVE

To establish the extraction design space for ursolic acid (UA) from Paulowniae Flos based on the concept of QbD.

METHODS

The extraction yield of the target component UA was taken as critical quality attributes (CQAs), extraction time, extraction temperature, ethanol concentration and liquid-solid ratio, as critical process parameters (CPPs). Box-Behnken design (BBD) was applied to optimise the design space and the chromatographic conditions were performed on a Shimadzu C18 reversed-phase column with 0.1% (v/v) acetic acid aqueous water-acetonitrile (7:13, v/v) as the mobile phase at a 1 mL/min flow rate, using UA standard as a control and detection at 210 nm.

RESULTS

The single factor investigation and BBD experiment were used to construct the design space, while verification experiments and methodological validation were used to demonstrate that the space was robust and analytical methods were appropriate. The operating space of ethanol concentration 93-98%, liquid-solid ratio 28-37 mL/g and extraction temperature 70-78.3°C was recommended.

CONCLUSION

The proposed methodology can help to promote the quality control of the Chinese medicine extraction process and facilitate the production operation of the enterprise easier.

Poly traditional Chinese medicine formulation prepared with skin moisturizing properties

Many traditional Chinese medicine compositions can moisturize the skin and utilize in cosmetics. Using a combination of Chinese Medicine Materials and guided by Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, this study selected Echinacea purpurea to protect the skin barrier, Dendrobium nobile to clear heat and promote fluid production, Sophora flavescens to clear heat for diminished inflammation, and Aloe vera combined Lycium barbarum to nourish yin, to together form a "poly TCM moisturizing formulation." These poly plant extracts were investigated and optimized for the stability, safety, and moisturizing ability. The combination moisturizing effect was determined by measuring the expression of FLG mRNA, CLDN-1 mRNA, and AQP3 protein. Toxicological analysis included a red blood cell hemolysis test and a 3T3 phototoxicity test. It has been observed that by using polysaccharide yield as the evaluation criterion showed optimal extraction at a material-to-liquid ratio of 1:100, an extraction temperature of 100°C, and an extraction time of 3 hours. Moisturizing effect experiments showed that the expression of FLG mRNA, CLDN-1 mRNA, and AQP3 protein was significantly increased. Toxicological tests showed that the composition was safe and caused no irritating effects. Based on these results, this poly traditional Chinese medicine moisturizing formulation is safe within moisturizing effects and can be used as a moisturizing raw material in cosmetics.

A review of isolation methods, structure features and bioactivities of polysaccharides from Dendrobium species

Dendrobium, orchid, is a traditional Chinese herb medicine applied extensively as tonic and precious food for thou-sands of years recorded in ancient Chinese medical book "Shen Nong's Materia Medica". It's well known that bioactivities are usually related to the ingredients' basis. Based on the previous research, Dendrobium species contain amino acid, sesquiterpenoids, alkaloids and polysaccharides. As the bioactive substances, carbohydrate shows extensive activities in antitumor, antiglycation, immune-enhancing, antivirus, antioxidant, antitumor and etc. Therefore, as the main biologically active substance, the exact structures and latent activities of polysaccharides from Dendrobium species are widely focused on. In this review, we focus on the advancements of extraction methods and diversity of structures and bioactivities of polysaccharides obtained from Dendrobium species.

The influence of the extraction method on bioactivity of the root of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum

Tetrastigma hemsleyanum is traditionally used as a folk medicine and functional food in China. Its extracts have been confirmed to have many bioactivities. However, the effect of extracting temperature on its bioactivity has not been reported. In this research, the total flavonoids content (TFC), total polyphenol content (TPC), antiproliferative, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanol extracts and water extracts (extracted at 55, 70, 85, and 100°C) were observed. The results indicated that ethanol extracts showed better antioxidant activity with DPPH EC50 of 504.1 ± 3.8 μg/ml and ABTS EC50 of 851.4 ± 3.9 μg/ml. A better antiproliferative activity on HepG2, PC12, Caco-2, and Hela cells was observed on ethanol extracts. The results of anti-inflammatory activities also indicated that all of the extracts can reduce the NO production of LPS-stimulated macrophage with dose-independent manner. In summary, the results showed that the antiproliferative, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of water extracts decreased with the increasing temperature to some extent.

Ultrasonic extraction, structural characterization, and bioactivities of nonstarch polysaccharides from red yeast rice

Red yeast rice (RYRP) has been utilized for coloring food, brewing wine, and preserving meat, which is also used as a folk medicine for centuries. In this study, a water-soluble nonstarch polysaccharide from RYRP was extracted by using ultrasonic-assisted extraction method. By using the Box-Behnken design to optimize the parameters for extracting the RYRP, the maximum extraction yield (3.37 ± 0.78%) was obtained under the optimal extraction conditions as follows: ratio of water to raw material (40 mL/g), extraction temperature (62 °C), extraction time (75 Min), and ultrasonic power (200 W). Moreover, monosaccharide composition analysis showed that RYRP was consisted of mannose, glucosamine, glucose, and galactose with a molar ratio of 0.152:0.015:1:0.149. The molecular weight distribution analysis showed that the average molecular weight of the RYRP fraction was about 3.49 × 10³ Da. Furthermore, RYRP exhibited significant antioxidant activities in vitro and the gastrointestinal-protective effect in vivo using gastrointestinal disorders model mice. RYRP could be explored as a potential source in the pharmaceutical and functional food industries.

Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of the Degradations of Polysaccharides from Dendrobium officinale and Their Suitable Molecular Weight Range on Inducing HeLa Cell Apoptosis

Different molecular weight polysaccharides of Dendrobium officinale (DOPs) have gradually attracted attention because of their broad biological activities. They, however, remain poorly defined whether their antitumor activity is associated with molecular weight. In this study, the physicochemical, antioxidant, and antitumor properties of DOPs, including the crude polysaccharide (DOP) and its six degradation fractions (DOP1-DOP6) extracted from Dendrobium officinale, were determined. Consequently, DOPs were mainly composed of different ratios of mannose and glucose as follows: 5.15 : 1, 4.62 : 1, 4.19 : 1, 4.46 : 1, 4.32 : 1, 4.29 : 1, and 4.23 : 1, and their molecular weights were significantly different ranging from 652.29 kDa to 11.10 kDa. With the concentration increase of DOPs, the scavenging capacity against OH and DPPH free radicals increased. The antitumor ability of DOPs was different that DOP1-DOP5 (Mw: 176.29 kDa-28.48 kDa) exhibited the best antiproliferation activity than DOP (Mw: 652.29 kDa) and DOP6 (Mw: 11.10 kDa) in HeLa cells rather than PC9, A549, and HepG2 cells. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that DOP1 and DOP5 showed stronger capability on inducing apoptosis of HeLa cells than DOP and DOP6 via the mitochondrial pathway by upregulating the ratio of the Bax/Bal-2 mRNA expression. The results demonstrated that DOPs can be used as the potential natural antioxidant and antitumor products in pharmaceutical industries, and the molecular weight is a crucial influential factor of their antitumor activity that 28.48 kDa-176.29 kDa is a suitable range we may refer to.

Nudol, a phenanthrene derivative from Dendrobium nobile, induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis and inhibits migration in osteosarcoma cells

Purpose: Osteosarcoma is the most common malignancy of the bone in children and adolescents. There is an urgent need for the development of novel drugs to treat it. Nudol(1), a phenanthrene compound from the traditional Chinese medicine, Dendrobium nobile, exhibited antiproliferative activity against osteosarcoma cells. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the role and underlying mechanism of nudol(1) as potential chemotherapy for osteosarcoma.

Methods: Cell viability was determined by MTT assay. Cell-cycle phase distribution was analyzed by flow cytometry and Western blot. DAPI staining was used for morphology observation. Apoptosis was analysis via flow cytometry. The expression levels of mRNA and protein related to capase-mediated apoptotic pathway were detected by real-time PCR and western blotting. Migration was determined by wound healing assays.

Results: Nudol(1) significantly decreased cell viability in several cancer cell lines. Moreover, nudol(1) caused cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase in U2OS cells, and it also induced cell apoptosis through the caspase-dependent pathway. In addition, treatment with nudol(1) suppressed the migration of U2OS cells.

Conclusion: The present study, for the first time, demonstrated effects of nudol(1) on OS in vitro and the potential molecular mechanisms. Accordingly, nudol(1) might have the potential for further development as a lead compound against bone tumor.

Progressive study of effects of erianin on anticancer activity

Erianin is the major bisbenzyl compound extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Dendrohium chrysotoxum Lindl. Erianin possesses many biological properties relevant to cancer prevention and therapy. The previous studies confirmed that antitumor effects of erianin are regulated with multiple signaling pathways. The mechanisms of erianin are numerous, and most of them induce cancer cell apoptosis that may be intrinsic or extrinsic and modulate the ROS/JNK signaling pathways. Invasion, migration, and angiogenesis represent emerging targets of erianin and support its anticancer properties. This review aimed to summarize the recent advances in the antitumor activity of erianin and to provide a rationale for further exploring the potential application of erianin in overcoming cancer in the future.

Chemical structure and biological properties of a polysaccharide isolated from Pleurotus sajor-caju

Herein, a polysaccharide obtained from Pleurotus sajor-caju was fractionated via anion-exchange column chromatography and purified using gel permeation column chromatography. The chemical characterization of the polysaccharide indicated that it contained 90.16% total carbohydrate, 0% protein, 12.7% ash and 5.2% moisture; on the other hand, the carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen contents were found to be 31.53, 4.28 and 3.01%, respectively. The polysaccharide has the molecular weight of 79 kDa; the chemical structure of the polysaccharide is →6)α-d-Glciv(1→6)α-d-Glciii(1→6)β-d-Glcii(1→6)α-d-Glci(1→units. The polysaccharide exhibited the DPPH radical scavenging activity of 21.67-68.35% at 10-160 μg ml-1, ABTS radical scavenging activity of 16.01-70.09% at 25-125 μg ml-1, superoxide radical scavenging activity of 24.31-73.64% at 50-250 μg ml-1, hydroxyl radical scavenging activity of 16.64-63.51% at 25-125 μg ml-1 and reducing power of 0.366-1.678% at 10-120 μg ml; further evaluation of the polysaccharide revealed its anticancer activity of 18.61-63.21% at 100-500 μg ml-1 concentration against the AGS human gastric carcinoma cell line. The active principle of the polysaccharide may be used in the food and pharmacological industry in the future.

Optimization of Alkali Extraction and Properties of Polysaccharides from Ziziphus jujuba cv. Residue

Ziziphus jujuba cv. Muzao is a plant widely cultivated in the Yellow River Basin of China. It has nutritional and healthcare functions, in which polysaccharides are the main components of its bio-functions. In order to make effective use of Ziziphus jujuba cv. Muzao residue resources and explore new functional food ingredients, the polysaccharide (ZJRP) from Ziziphus jujuba cv. Muzao residues were extracted by sodium hydroxide, and the optimal extraction conditions of ZJRP were obtained by the response surface method. The basic composition and antioxidant effects of ZJRP were determined. The results showed that ZJRP has significant antioxidant activity, mainly reflected in the high DPPH radical scavenging rate, which may be related to their high content of galacturonic acid and the extraction method. In addition, the rheological and thermal properties of ZJRP were respectively determined by a rheometer and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), indicating that they have shear thinning properties and good thermal stability. Results showed that the alkaline extraction method can be used as a potential technique for extracting ZJRP with high antioxidant activity, and ZJRP can be further explored as a functional food ingredient.

Green and Efficient PEG-Based Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Polysaccharides from Tree Peony Pods and the Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Activity In Vitro

We adopted and developed an ultrasonic-assisted extraction method to obtain polysaccharides from tree peony pods using polyethylene glycol (PEG) as the solvent. The technological parameters have been designed as a single factor to enhance the tree peony pod polysaccharide extraction yield. Specific conditions (ultrasound irradiation power, 250 W; ultrasound irradiation time, 30 min; reaction temperature 50°C; liquid-solid ratio, 25 mL/g; and concentration of PEG, 0.2 g/mL) generated an experimental yield of 14.14%  ± 0.44%. Subsequently, the monosaccharide composition of the tree peony pod polysaccharides was determined by HPLC using a 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone precolumn derivatization method. The results indicated that tree peony pod polysaccharides contained mannoses, rhamnose, glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, glucose, galactose, arabinose, and fucose with a molar ratio of 1.44 : 2.87 : 0.32 : 18.99 : 3.99 : 10.21 : 0.96 : 1.85 : 0.21. The tree peony pod polysaccharides obtained are mainly galacturonic acid and galactose, which are acidic polysaccharides. Finally, the antioxidant activities (DPPH and FRAP) of the tree peony pod polysaccharides were assessed, and the compounds exhibited moderate antioxidant activities.

Antioxidant Activity and Protective Effects of Enzyme-Extracted Oudemansiella radiata Polysaccharides on Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury

This work was to examine the antioxidation in vitro and hepatoprotective effects of enzyme-extracted Oudemansiella radiata polysaccharides (En-OPS) on alcohol-induced liver damage in mice. The antioxidant activities were determined according to the scavenging effects of En-OPS on hydroxyl, superoxide, and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals, and the level of reducing power. En-OPS showed hepatoprotective activities on decreasing the serum levels of aspertate aminotransferase (AST), alamine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), as well as hepatic lipid levels of total cholesterol (TC) and triacylglycerols (TG). En-OPS treatment reversed the acute impairment induced by alcohol consumption, including reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, malondialdehyde (MAD), and lipid peroxide (LPO) elevation; and superoxide dismutase (SOD), GSH peroxide (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT), and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) impairment. The En-OPS effectively ameliorated alcohol metabolism by activating alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), and reducing cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) levels. Furthermore, the histopathological observations also displayed that En-OPS could alleviate liver damage. These results indicated that En-OPS could be suitable to be an ingredient of preventing alcoholic liver diseases (ALD). In addition, the preliminary structure characteristics of En-OPS were also analyzed by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and a gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID).

Protective effects of polysaccharide from Dendrobium nobile against ethanol-induced gastric damage in rats

Dendrobium nobile is a medicinal herb in traditional China and Southeast Asian countries. Employing a rat model of ethanol-induced gastric ulcer, we examined the protective effect of polysaccharide (JCP) extracted from Dendrobium nobile and explored the related mechanisms. Oral administration with 100mg/kg and 300mg/kg body weight JCP for days can significant prevent the formation of gastric ulcer. Moreover, JCP pretreatment could alleviate ethanol-induced histological damage, antioxidant activities, the level of epidermal growth factor, gastric concentration of prostaglandin E, and regulate the signaling pathways of mitogen-activated protein kinases and matrix metalloproteinases. This study investigated the ethanol-induced gastric ulcer protective effect of JCP for the first time, and elucidated that the protective mechanisms.

Extraction Optimization, Characterization, and Bioactivities of Polysaccharides from Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum Cum Alumine Employing Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction

In this study, the ultrasound-assisted extraction of polysaccharides (PSA) from Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum Cum Alumine (PRPCA) was optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). The structural characteristics of PSA were analyzed by UV-vis spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, high performance gel permeation chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography, respectively. In addition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of PSA were studied by different in vitro assays. Results indicated that the optimal extraction conditions were as follows: the ratio of water to raw of 30 mL/g, extraction time of 46.50 min, ultrasonic temperature of 72.00 °C, and ultrasonic power of 230 W. Under these conditions, the obtained PSA yield (13.21 ± 0.37%) was closely agreed with the predicted yield by the model. The average molecular weights of the PSA were estimated to be 5.34 × 10³ and 6.27 × 10⁵ Da. Monosaccharide composition analysis indicated that PSA consisted of mannose, galactose uronic acid, glucose, galactose, arabinose with a molar ratio of 1.83:0.55:75.75:1.94:0.45. Furthermore, PSA exhibited moderate antioxidant and antibacterial activities in vitro. Collectively, this study provides a promising strategy to obtain bioactive polysaccharides from processed products of herbal medicines.