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Li D, Li Q, Ma X, Wang H, Wang C, Wang H, Liu Z, Li T, Ma Y. Prickly ash seeds can promote healthy production of sheep by regulating the rumen microbial community. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1364517. [PMID: 38832114 PMCID: PMC11144891 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1364517] [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: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of prickly ash seeds (PAS) on the microbial community found in rumen microbes of Hu sheep by adding different percentages of prickly ash seeds and to carry out research on the relation between rumen flora and production performance. Twenty-seven male lambs of Hu sheep were classified into three groups based on the content of prickly ash seeds (PAS) fed for 90 days, i.e., 0%, 3%, and 6%. At the end of the feeding trial, rumen fluid samples were collected from six sheep in each group for 16S amplicon sequencing. The results showed that the addition of prickly ash seeds significantly increased both Chao1 and ACE indices (P < 0.05), and the differences between groups were greater than those within groups. The relative content of Bacteriodota decreased, and the relative content of Fusobacteriota, Proteobacteria, Acidobacteriota, and Euryarchaeota increased. The relative content of Papillibacter and Saccharofermentans was increased at the genus level, and the relative content of Bacteroides and Ruminococcus was decreased. The test group given 3% of prickly ash seeds was superior to the test group given 6% of prickly ash seeds. In addition, the addition of 3% of prickly ash seeds improved the metabolism or immunity of sheep. Fusobacteriota and Acidobacteriota were positively correlated with total weight, dressing percentage, and average daily gain (ADG) and negatively correlated with average daily feed intake (ADFI), feed-to-gain ratio (F/G), and lightness (L*). Methanobrevibacter and Saccharofermentans were positively correlated with ADG and negatively correlated with ADFI and L*. In conclusion, under the present experimental conditions, the addition of prickly ash seeds increased the abundance and diversity of rumen microorganisms in Hu sheep and changed the relative abundance of some genera. However, the addition of 6% prickly ash seeds may negatively affect the digestive and immune functions in sheep rumen.
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- Dengpan Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Tianzhu County Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center, Wuwei, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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Qi J, Pan Z, Wang X, Zhang N, He G, Jiang X. Research advances of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. polyphenols in inflammatory diseases. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1305886. [PMID: 38343532 PMCID: PMC10853423 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1305886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim., commonly known as Chinese prickly ash, is a well-known spice and traditional Chinese medicine ingredient with a rich history of use in treating inflammatory conditions. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the botanical classification, traditional applications, and anti-inflammatory effects of Z. bungeanum, with a specific focus on its polyphenolic components. These polyphenols have exhibited considerable promise, as evidenced by preclinical studies in animal models, suggesting their therapeutic potential in human inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis, arthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative conditions. This positions them as a promising class of natural compounds with the potential to enhance human well-being. However, further research is necessary to fully elucidate their mechanisms of action and develop safe and effective therapeutic applications.
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- Jinxin Qi
- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Dermatology, Clinical Institute of Inflammation and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Dermatology, Clinical Institute of Inflammation and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Dermatology, Clinical Institute of Inflammation and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Dermatology, Clinical Institute of Inflammation and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Dermatology, Clinical Institute of Inflammation and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Li D, Yang H, Li Q, Ma K, Wang H, Wang C, Li T, Ma Y. Prickly Ash Seeds improve immunity of Hu sheep by changing the diversity and structure of gut microbiota. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1273714. [PMID: 38029081 PMCID: PMC10644117 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1273714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Prickly Ash Seeds (PAS), as a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, have pharmacological effects such as anti-asthma, anti-thrombotic, and anti-bacterial, but their impact on gut microbiota is still unclear. This study used a full-length 16 s rRNA gene sequencing technique to determine the effect of adding PAS to the diet on the structure and distribution of gut microbiota in Hu sheep. All lambs were randomly divided into two groups, the CK group was fed with a basal ration, and the LZS group was given a basal diet with 3% of PAS added to the ration. The levels of inflammatory factors (IL-10, IL-1β, and TNF-α) in intestinal tissues were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for Hu sheep in the CK and LZS group. The results indicate that PAS can increase the diversity and richness of gut microbiota, and can affect the community composition of gut microbiota. LEfSe analysis revealed that Verrucomicrobiota, Kiritimatiella, WCHB 41, and uncultured_rumen_bacterium were significantly enriched in the LZS group. KEGG pathway analysis found that LZS was significantly higher than the CK group in the Excretory system, Folding, sorting and degradation, and Immune system pathways (p < 0.05). The results of ELISA assay showed that the level of IL-10 was significantly higher in the LZS group than in the CK group (p < 0.05), and the levels of TNF-α and IL-1β were significantly higher in the CK group than in the LZS group (p < 0.05). LEfSe analysis revealed that the dominant flora in the large intestine segment changed from Bacteroidota and Gammaproteobacteria to Akkermansiaceae and Verrucomicrobiae after PAS addition to Hu sheep lambs; the dominant flora in the small intestine segment changed from Lactobacillales and Aeriscardovia to Kiritimatiellae and WCHB1 41. In conclusion, the addition of PAS to sheep diets can increase the number and types of beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract, improve lamb immunity, and reduce intestinal inflammation. It provides new insights into healthy sheep production.
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- Dengpan Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou, China
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Qiu Q, Zhang W, Liu K, Huang F, Su J, Deng L, He J, Lin Q, Luo L. Schisandrin A ameliorates airway inflammation in model of asthma by attenuating Th2 response. Eur J Pharmacol 2023:175850. [PMID: 37329976 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Asthma is a persistent respiratory ailment that displays periodicity and is linked to the equilibrium of T cells. Several compounds obtained from Chinese herbal medicines display beneficial impacts on T cell regulation and the attenuation of inflammatory mediator synthesis. Schisandrin A, an active lignan derived from the Schisandra fruit, exhibits anti-inflammatory characteristics. In the present study, the network analysis conducted revealed that the nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) signaling pathway is likely a prominent contributor to the anti-asthmatic effects of schisandrin A. In addition, it has been established that the inhibition of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2/PTGS2) is likely a significant factor in this process. The results of in vitro experiments have substantiated that schisandrin A can effectively lower the expression of COX-2 and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in 16 HBE cells and RAW264.7 cells in a manner that is dependent on the dosage administered. It was able to effectively reduce the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway while simultaneously improving the injury to the epithelial barrier function. Furthermore, an investigation utilizing immune infiltration as a metric revealed an inequity in Th1/Th2 cells and a surge in Th2 cytokines in asthma patients. In the OVA-induced asthma mice model, it was observed that schisandrin A treatment effectively suppressed inflammatory cell infiltration, reduced the Th2 cell ratio, inhibited mucus secretion, and prevented airway remodeling. To summarize, the administration of schisandrin A has been found to effectively alleviate the symptoms of asthma by impeding the production of inflammation, which includes reducing the Th2 cell ratio and improving the integrity of the epithelial barrier function. These findings offer valuable insights into the potential therapeutic applications of schisandrin A for the treatment of asthma.
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- Qin Qiu
- Graduate School, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdon, 51000, China
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- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- Graduate School, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- Graduate School, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- The Marine Biomedical Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China; The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China.
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α-Linolenic Acid Inhibits RANKL-Induced Osteoclastogenesis In Vitro and Prevents Inflammation In Vivo. Foods 2023; 12:foods12030682. [PMID: 36766210 PMCID: PMC9914290 DOI: 10.3390/foods12030682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Inflammation is an important risk factor for bone-destroying diseases. Our preliminary research found that Zanthoxylum bungeanum seed oil (ZBSO) is abundant in unsaturated fatty acids and could inhibit osteoclastogenesis in receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL)-induced RAW264.7 cells. However, the key constituents in ZBSO in the prevention of osteoclastogenesis and its possible mechanism related to inflammation are still unclear. Therefore, in this study, oleic acid (OA), linoleic acid (LA), palmitoleic acid (PLA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in ZBSO, havingthe strongest effect on RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis, were selected by a tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining method. Furthermore, the effects of the selected fatty acids on anti-inflammation and anti-osteoclastogenesis in vitro and in vivo were assessed using RT-qPCR. Among the four major unsaturated fatty acids we tested, ALA displayed the strongest inhibitory effect on osteoclastogenesis. The increased expression of free fatty acid receptor 4 (FFAR4) and β-arrestin2 (βarr2), as well as the decreased expression of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), nuclear factor of activated T-cells c1 (NFATc1), and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) in RAW264.7 cells after ALA treatment were observed. Moreover, in ovariectomized osteoporotic rats with ALA preventive intervention, we found that the expression of TNF-α, interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), NFATc1, and TRAP were decreased, while with the ALA therapeutic intervention, downregulated expression of NF-κB, NFATc1, TRAP, and transforming growth factor beta-activated kinase 1 (TAK1) were noticed. These results indicate that ALA, as the major unsaturated fatty acid in ZBSO, could inhibit RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis via the FFAR4/βarr2 signaling pathway and could prevent inflammation, suggesting that ZBSO may be a promising potential natural product of unsaturated fatty acids and a dietary supplement for the prevention of osteoclastogenesis and inflammatory diseases.
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Ma L, Zhou Y, Zhang J, Yuan X, Zhao Y, Gu W, Pan J, Yang Z, Lu T, Yan G. Simultaneous Evaluation of Dissolution and Absorption Study of Compound Danshen Tablets and Capsules Based on Cellular Electrical Sensing Model. AAPS PharmSciTech 2022; 23:290. [DOI: 10.1208/s12249-022-02441-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Su K, Sun J, Han J, Zheng T, Sun B, Liu S. Combined morphological and multi-omics analyses to reveal the developmental mechanism of Zanthoxylum bungeanum prickles. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:950084. [PMID: 36072325 PMCID: PMC9441855 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.950084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. as an important economic forest, its epidermis bears prickles which complicate the harvesting process and increase the labor costs. To explore the developmental mechanism of prickles, three varieties of Zanthoxylum bungeanum (PZB, SZB, GSZB) were selected for morphological and multi-omics analyses. The absorption spectra of prickles and stems were detected using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and they were found different at 1617, 1110, 3319, and 1999 cm-1. The morphology of prickles and stems were observed using light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The growth direction of cells on the prickle side and stem side were perpendicular to each other, and there was a resembling abscission zone (RAZ) between them. The vacuolar deposits of prickle cells were much more than stem cells, indicating that the lignification degree of prickles was higher than stems. In addition, 9 candidate genes (ZbYABBY2, ZbYABBY1, ZbYABBY5, ZbWRKY, ZbLOG5, ZbAZG2, ZbGh16, ZbIAA33, and ZbGh16X1) were screened out and validated base on transcriptome and qRT-PCA. As well as, 30 key metabolites were found related to prickle development base on metabolome analysis. Among them, 4-hydroxy-2-oxopentanoate, trans-2-hydroxy-cinnamate, trans-cinnamate, polyhydroxy-fatty acid, 10,16-dihydroxypalmitate, cinnamic acid were related to the biosynthesis of cutin, suberine and wax. Indole-3-acetate, tryptamine, anthranilate, fromylanthranilate, N6-(delta2-isopentenyl)-adenine were related to plant hormone signal transduction. Generally, this is the first study to reveal the developmental mechanism of prickles. The results of this study lay the foundation for the breeding of non-prickle Zanthoxylum bungeanum.
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- Kexing Su
- College of Science, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Xianyang, China
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- Powerchina Northwest Engineering Corporation Limited, Xi’an, China
- Shaanxi Union Research Center of University and Enterprise for River and Lake Ecosystems Protection and Restoration, Xi’an, China
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- Forestry and Grassland Bureau of Xunhua County, Qinghai, China
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- College of Science, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Xianyang, China
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- Department of Ecological Engineering, Yangling Vocational and Technical College, Xianyang, China
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- College of Science, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Xianyang, China
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Wang C, Han F, Chen X, Zhao A, Wang D. Time-series based metabolomics reveals the characteristics of the color-related metabolites during the different coloration stages of Zanthoxylum bungeanum peel. Food Res Int 2022; 155:111077. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Ma Y, Wang X, Huang C, Tian M, Wei A. Use of mineral element profiling coupled with chemometric analysis to distinguish Zanthoxylum bungeanum cultivars and health risks of potentially toxic elements in pericarps. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:1823-1831. [PMID: 34462928 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Zanthoxylum bungeanum pericarps (ZBP) are commonly used as food additives and traditional herbal medicines. Several mineral elements are known to have important physiological functions in organisms, whereas others are reported to have toxic effects. We determined levels of macro elements (Mg, S and Ca), essential trace elements (B, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Se and Mo) and toxic elements (Ni, Al, Cr, As, Cd, Hg and Pb) in the pericarps of 19 Z. bungeanum cultivars. Hazard index values and incremental lifetime cancer risks were calculated to express health risks associated with pericarp consumption. Moreover, several chemometric analyses based on the mineral elements were used to distinguish Z. bungeanum cultivars. RESULTS The concentrations of 17 determined elements in the pericarps were ranked: Ca > Mg > S > Fe > Al > Mn > Zn > B > Cu > Ni > Pb > Cr > Mo > As > Cd > Hg > Se. The elements Zn, Cr and As had the highest variations in their concentrations. Cu, Mn, Se, Zn, Al, As, Cd, Cr, Hg, Ni and Pb posed some non-cancer risks, while As and Cd posed cancer risks. Mn, Fe, Zn, and Al were chosen as critical element markers for assessing ZBP using chemometric analyses. CONCLUSION Chemometric analyses could highlight mineral concentration differentiation among the 19 cultivars. The Z. bungeanum cultivar Z12 (from Wudu, Gansu) is best for producing ZBP, and cultivar Z18 (Guanling, Guizhou) can be a reference to classify and evaluate ZBP quality. The results provide valuable information for evaluating the potential safety risks of ZBP and contribute to inter-cultivar discrimination. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yao Ma
- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
- Research Centre for Engineering and Technology of Zanthoxylum, State Forestry Administration, Yangling, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
- Research Centre for Engineering and Technology of Zanthoxylum, State Forestry Administration, Yangling, China
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Peng Q, Lu Y, Mo R, He Q. Antioxidant and nitrite-scavenging activities of Zanthoxylum bungeanum maxim. and Capsicum annuum L.: a synergistic, additive or antagonistic effect of the extracts? Eur Food Res Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-021-03845-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Zanthoxylum bungeanum Seed Oil Attenuates LPS-Induced BEAS-2B Cell Activation and Inflammation by Inhibiting the TLR4/MyD88/NF- κB Signaling Pathway. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:2073296. [PMID: 34603465 PMCID: PMC8486531 DOI: 10.1155/2021/2073296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Zanthoxylum bungeanum seed oil (ZBSO) is a natural essential oil derived from the seeds of the Chinese medicinal plant Zanthoxylum bungeanum, which has been investigated for antitumor and anti-inflammatory effects. However, little is known regarding the effects of ZBSO in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods In this study, lung epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) were induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to establish an in vitro model of COPD, and cytotoxicity was detected by a cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) assay. Griess test, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), reverse transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), western blot, immunofluorescence, and molecular docking analyses were used to investigate the effects of ZBSO and its potential mechanisms. Results The results showed that LPS promoted the expression of nitric oxide (NO), reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), suggesting that LPS can induce inflammation and oxidative stress in BEAS-2B cells. ZBSO inhibits the LPS-induced expression of inflammatory mediators and proinflammatory cytokines in BEAS-2B cells. The molecular docking results indicated that active components in ZBSO could successfully dock with toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88), and p65. Immunofluorescence and western blot analyses further demonstrated that ZBSO repressed protein expression associated with the TLR4/MyD88/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. Conclusions ZBSO reduced the inflammatory response and oxidative stress induced by LPS by inhibiting the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway, thereby suppressing COPD. ZBSO may represent a promising therapeutic candidate for COPD treatment.
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Xu F, Meng Q, Suo X, Xie Y, Cheng Y, Luo M. Transcriptome analysis reveals the molecular mechanisms of response to an emergent yellow-flower disease in green Chinese prickly ash (Zanthoxylum schinifolium). Sci Rep 2021; 11:18886. [PMID: 34556742 PMCID: PMC8460732 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98427-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Chinese prickly ash (Zanthoxylum) is extensively used as spice and traditional medicine in eastern Asian countries. Recently, an emergent yellow-flower disease (YFD) break out in green Chinese prickly ash (Zanthoxylum schinifolium, Qinghuajiao in Chinese) at Chongqing municipality, and then leads to a sharp reduction in the yield of Qinghuajiao, and thus results in great economic losses for farmers. To address the molecular response for the emergent YFD of Qinghuajiao, we analyzed the transcriptome of 12 samples including the leaves and inflorescences of asymptomatic and symptomatic plants from three different towns at Chongqing by high-throughput RNA-Seq technique. A total of 126,550 genes and 229,643 transcripts were obtained, and 21,054 unigenes were expressed in all 12 samples. There were 56 and 164 different expressed genes (DEGs) for the AL_vs_SL (asymptomatic leaf vs symptomatic leaf) and AF_vs_SF (asymptomatic flower vs symptomatic flower) groups, respectively. The results of KEGG analysis showed that the “phenylpropanoid biosynthesis” pathway that related to plant–pathogen interaction were found in AL_vs_SL and AF_vs_SF groups, and the “Plant–pathogen interaction” found in AF_vs_SF group, implying that this Qinghuajiao YFD might cause by plant pathogen. Interestingly, we detected 33 common unigenes for the 2 groups, and almost these unigenes were up-regulated in the symptomatic plants. Moreover, most of which were homologs to virus RNA, the components of viruses, implying that this YFD was related to virus. Our results provided a primary molecular basis for the prevention and treatment of YFD of Qinghuajiao trees.
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- Fan Xu
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Crop Quality Improvement of Ministry of Agriculture, Biotechnology Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Crop Quality Improvement of Ministry of Agriculture, Biotechnology Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Crop Quality Improvement of Ministry of Agriculture, Biotechnology Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Fruit Research Institute of Chongqing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chongqing, China
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- Fruit Research Institute of Chongqing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chongqing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Crop Quality Improvement of Ministry of Agriculture, Biotechnology Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
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Chen S, Zhang CL, Shen HQ, Zhou XF, Li JH, Yu JL, An Q, Fu BD, Yi PF. Sesamin protects against DSS-induced colitis in mice by inhibiting NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. Food Funct 2021; 12:1688-1694. [PMID: 33496702 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo00950d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the protective effects and mechanisms of sesamin (SES) on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced experimental colitis in mice. METHODS SES (50, 100, and 200 mg kg-1) were orally administered to C57BL/6 male mice after DSS instillation. The anti-inflammatory effect of SES on colonic damage was assessed by clinical, macroscopic, microscopic, and inflammatory signaling pathways. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS It could be found that bodyweight and colon length of mice treated with DSS was significantly decreased while that were increased by SES treatment. SES treatment reduced the DAI values and improved the histopathology of the colon in the DSS-treated mice. SES also reduced TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 production caused by DSS. We also measured the expression of the phosphorylation of p65, IκB, p38, ERK and JNK protein and found that SES can alleviate colon damage via the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. The findings of this study suggested that SES had anti-inflammatory effects on intestinal inflammation and can be used as a new therapeutic candidate for inflammatory bowel disease.
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- Shuang Chen
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, 5333 Xi'an Road, Changchun, Jilin 130062, China.
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Network Pharmacology-Based Analysis of the Underlying Mechanism of Huajiao for Pain Relief. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:5526132. [PMID: 33884023 PMCID: PMC8041531 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5526132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective Pain is a common symptom among patients, and pain management is an important clinical practice topic. The mechanism of Huajiao (HJ; Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim.) and its effective components for treating pain was explored using network pharmacology and molecular docking to verify its pain relief function in traditional medical practice. Methods HJ's components were collected via the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology platform and published studies. HJ-associated target proteins were predicted using the drug similarity rule via Swiss Target Prediction. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man was used to search for pain-related genes and proteins, and the Database of Interacting Proteins was used to obtain the human interactive target proteins. The compound-target-disease network of HJ for pain relief was constructed with protein-protein interaction networks. The obtained target proteins were uploaded on the Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery to annotate, visualize, and integrally discover the related signaling pathway, and semiflexible molecular docking by Autodock Vina was applied to verify the potential mechanism. Results A total of 157 molecules in HJ were obtained, and the top 20 active components or active groups were mainly focused on the amide alkaloids (e.g., [6RS]-[2E,7E,9E]-6-hydroxy-N-[2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl]-11-oxo-2,7,9-dodecatrienamide and [2E,7E,9E]-N-[2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl]-11-ethoxy-6-hydroxy-dodeca-2,7,9-trienamide). Also, the 66 main targets were filtered from 746 predicted targets and 928 pain-related targets through module Network Analyzer in Cytoscape 3.6.0. Finally, there were 3 critical signaling pathways, including mitogen-activated protein kinase, phosphoinositide 3-kinase-protein kinase B-mammalian target of rapamycin, and IκB kinase-nuclear factor κB-cyclooxygenase 2 based on integrated discovery with 54 enriched signaling pathways. Conclusions HJ is used as a pain relief and has multicomponents, multitargets, and multiapproaches. Amide alkaloids are important substance bases, and HJ is more suitable for treating inflammatory pain.
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Conceição de Souza M, Hubner JT, Gonçalves GM, Ferreira da Costa Fernandes T, Laureano-Melo R, da Silva Côrtes W, Gonçalves L, de Assis da Silva F, Marinho BG. Topical and systemic use of Joannesia princeps vell. LC seed oil in acute pain and inflammation induced by different agents. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 268:113554. [PMID: 33152426 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Joannesia princeps (SOJP) has been used in folk medicine as anthelmintic treatment and cutaneous wound healing. AIM OF THE STUDY The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacological activity of seed oil of Joannesia princeps, administered systemically and topically, on acute pain and inflammation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male swiss mice were treated orally and topically with seed oil of Joannesia princeps in models of acute pain (acetic acid-induced abdominal writhing, formalin-induced licking behaviour and tail flick tests) and acute inflammation (carrageenan- and histamine-induced paw oedema; arachidonic acid-, capsaicin- and croton oil-induced ear oedema and air pouch tests), besides the open field model in the motor performance evaluation. RESULTS Seed oil of Joannesia princeps showed systemic action against acute pain in abdominal writhing test (37% and 56% inhibition in the number of writhes at doses of 30 and 100 mg/kg, respectively) and in the second phase of formalin-induced licking behaviour test (29%, 47 and 52% inhibition in the licking time at doses of 10, 30 and 100 mg/kg, respectively), as well as reducing croton oil-induced ear oedema by 72%, leukocyte recruitment and production of TNF-α and IL-6 in the air pouch tests. In addition, topical administration of SOJP inhibited carrageenan-induced paw oedema by 39% at dose of 500 μg/paw and inhibited histamine-induced oedema by 43 and 52% at doses of 300 and 500 μg/paw, respectively. SOJP also decreased croton oil-induced ear oedema by 67% at dose of 500 μg/paw and arachidonic acid-induced ear oedema by 63% at dose of 500 μg/paw, reducing the production of TNF-α, IL-1β and MIP2 in both. In addition, no adverse effects were observed at doses up to 2000 mg/kg. CONCLUSIONS Seed oil of Joannesia princeps presents antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory actions through its topical and systemic administration, promoted by inhibition of leukocyte recruitment and cytokine production (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and MIP-2).
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- Milene Conceição de Souza
- Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil.
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- Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil.
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- Behavioral Physiopharmacology Laboratory, Barra Mansa Center University, Barra Mansa, RJ, Brazil.
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- Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil.
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- Department of Animal Biology, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil.
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- Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil.
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Active ingredients from Chinese medicine plants as therapeutic strategies for asthma: Overview and challenges. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 137:111383. [PMID: 33761604 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Although considerable advance has been made in diagnosing and treating, asthma is still a serious public health challenge. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an effective therapy of complementary and alternative medicine. More and more scientific evidences support the use of TCM for asthma treatment, and active ingredients from Chinese medicine plants are becoming a hot issue. PURPOSE OF REVIEW To summarize the frontier knowledge on the function and underlying mechanisms of the active ingredients in asthma treatments and provide a fully integrated, reliable reference for exploring innovative treatments for asthma. METHODS The cited literature was obtained from the PubMed and CNIK databases (up to September 2020). Experimental studies on the active ingredients of Chinese medicine and their therapeutic mechanisms were identified. The key words used in the literature retrieval were "asthma" and "traditional Chinese medicine" or "Chinese herbal medicine". The literature on the active ingredients was then screened manually. RESULTS We summarized the effect of these active ingredients on asthma, primarily including the effect through which these ingredients can regulate the immunologic equilibrium mechanism by acting on a number of signalling pathways, such as Notch, JAK-STAT-MAPK, adiponectin-iNOS-NF-κB, PGD2-CRTH2, PI3K/AKT, Keap1-Nrf2/HO-1, T-bet/Gata-3 and Foxp3-RORγt, thereby regulating the progression of asthma. CONCLUSION The active ingredients from Chinese medicine have multilevel effects on asthma by regulating the immunologic equilibrium mechanism or signalling pathways, giving them great clinical value. However, the safety and functional mechanism of these ingredients still must be further determined.
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Bukvicki D, Gottardi D, Prasad S, Novakovic M, Marin PD, Tyagi AK. The Healing Effects of Spices in Chronic Diseases. Curr Med Chem 2020; 27:4401-4420. [DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666180831145800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Spices are not only just herbs used in culinary for improving the taste of dishes,
they are also sources of a numerous bioactive compounds significantly beneficial for health.
They have been used since ancient times because of their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory
and carminative properties. Several scientific studies have suggested their protective role
against chronic diseases. In fact, their active compounds may help in arthritis, neurodegenerative
disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson, Huntington’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
etc.), diabetes, sore muscles, gastrointestinal problems and many more. In the present study,
possible roles of spices and their active components, in chronic diseases (cancer, arthritis,
cardiovascular diseases, etc.) along with their mechanism of action have been reviewed.
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- Danka Bukvicki
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Institute of Botany and Botanical Garden “Jevremovac”, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Piazza Goidanich 60, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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- Cytokine Research Laboratory, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77054, United States
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- University of Belgrade, National Institute, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Institute of Botany and Botanical Garden “Jevremovac”, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Cytokine Research Laboratory, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77054, United States
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Tan C, Wu C, Huang Y, Wu C, Chen H. Identification of different species of Zanthoxyli Pericarpium based on convolution neural network. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0230287. [PMID: 32282810 PMCID: PMC7153909 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Zanthoxyli Pericarpium (ZP) are the dried ripe peel of Zanthoxylum schinifolium Sieb. et Zucc (ZC) or Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (ZB). It has wide range of uses both medicine and food, and favorable market value. The diverse specifications of components of ZP is exceptional, and the common aims of adulteration for economic profit is conducted. In this work, a novel method for the identification different species of ZP is proposed using convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The data used for the experiment is 5 classes obtained from camera and mobile phones. Firstly, the data considering 2 categories are trained to detect the labels by YOLO. Then, the multiple deep learning including VGG, ResNet, Inception v4, and DenseNet are introduced to identify the different species of ZP (HZB, DZB, OZB, ZA and JZC). In order to assess the performance of CNNs, compared with two traditional identification models including Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Back Propagation (BP). The experimental results demonstrate that the CNN model have a better performance to identify different species of ZP and the highest identification accuracy is 99.35%. The present study is proved to be a useful strategy for the discrimination of different traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs).
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- Chaoqun Tan
- National Key Laboratory of Fundamental Science on Synthetic Vision, College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Fundamental Science on Synthetic Vision, College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Fundamental Science on Synthetic Vision, College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Sun L, Yu D, Wu Z, Wang C, Yu L, Wei A, Wang D. Comparative Transcriptome Analysis and Expression of Genes Reveal the Biosynthesis and Accumulation Patterns of Key Flavonoids in Different Varieties of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Leaves. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:13258-13268. [PMID: 31714769 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b05732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zanthoxylum bungeanum (Rutaceae), a popular food flavoring and traditional Chinese medicine ingredient, is an important cash crop. Its leaves are rich in flavonoids with multiple bioactivities. However, the transcriptional sequencing has not been investigated, and the molecular basis for the flavonoid biosynthesis remains unclear in this plant. This paper, the key flavonoids (epicatechin, rutin, hyperoside, trifolin, quercitrin, and afzelin) contents were determined in the leaves of 10 Z. bungeanum varieties from a common garden. Results show the leaves of Z. bungeanum mainly contained hyperoside (11.410-21.721 mg/g) and quercitrin (9.401-18.016 mg/g). The total content of these key components was the highest in Fengxian Dahongpao (66.012 mg/g) and the lowest in Fugu (32.223 mg/g). Three varieties (Hancheng stingless, Fugu, and Fengxian Dahongpao) with significant differences in the total content of key flavonoids were selected for transcriptome analysis to obtain flavonoid biosynthesis-related genes. In total, 83 522 unigenes were obtained, 40 668 (48.69%) unigenes were annotated, and 6656 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. Comparison of the other two varieties, Fugu had many differentially expressed genes indicating the particularity of its variety. Flavonoid-related DEGs of 22 structural genes, including three PALs, one CYP73A, three 4CLs, six CHSs, one CHI, one F3H, one DFR, two ANSs, one ANR, one FLS, and two CYP75B1s, as well as nine MYBs were obtained. These structural genes had different expression patterns in different Z. bungeanum varieties. It is worth noting that the genes expressing the flavonoid 3'5' hydroxylase are absent in Z. bungeanum. Furthermore, quantitative real-time PCR experiment showed consistent results in transcriptome analysis. The RNA-Seq data set of this study sheds lights on the molecular mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis in Z. bungeanum, provides valuable information for the metabolic regulation of flavonoids, and may serve as a guide for future breeding programs.
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- Leiwen Sun
- College of Forestry , Northwest A&F University , Yangling , Shaanxi 712100 , People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry , Northwest A&F University , Yangling , Shaanxi 712100 , People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry , Northwest A&F University , Yangling , Shaanxi 712100 , People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry , Northwest A&F University , Yangling , Shaanxi 712100 , People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry , Northwest A&F University , Yangling , Shaanxi 712100 , People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry , Northwest A&F University , Yangling , Shaanxi 712100 , People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry , Northwest A&F University , Yangling , Shaanxi 712100 , People's Republic of China
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Wound Healing and the Use of Medicinal Plants. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:2684108. [PMID: 31662773 PMCID: PMC6778887 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2684108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cutaneous wound healing is the process by which skin repairs itself. It is generally accepted that cutaneous wound healing can be divided into 4 phases: haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling. In humans, keratinocytes re-form a functional epidermis (reepithelialization) as rapidly as possible, closing the wound and reestablishing tissue homeostasis. Dermal fibroblasts migrate into the wound bed and proliferate, creating “granulation tissue” rich in extracellular matrix proteins and supporting the growth of new blood vessels. Ultimately, this is remodelled over an extended period, returning the injured tissue to a state similar to that before injury. Dysregulation in any phase of the wound healing cascade delays healing and may result in various skin pathologies, including nonhealing, or chronic ulceration. Indigenous and traditional medicines make extensive use of natural products and derivatives of natural products and provide more than half of all medicines consumed today throughout the world. Recognising the important role traditional medicine continues to play, we have undertaken an extensive survey of literature reporting the use of medical plants and plant-based products for cutaneous wounds. We describe the active ingredients, bioactivities, clinical uses, formulations, methods of preparation, and clinical value of 36 medical plant species. Several species stand out, including Centella asiatica, Curcuma longa, and Paeonia suffruticosa, which are popular wound healing products used by several cultures and ethnic groups. The popularity and evidence of continued use clearly indicates that there are still lessons to be learned from traditional practices. Hidden in the myriad of natural products and derivatives from natural products are undescribed reagents, unexplored combinations, and adjunct compounds that could have a place in the contemporary therapeutic inventory.
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Cao M, Zhang S, Li M, Liu Y, Dong P, Li S, Kuang M, Li R, Zhou Y. Discovery of Four Novel Viruses Associated with Flower Yellowing Disease of Green Sichuan Pepper ( Zanthoxylum Armatum) by Virome Analysis. Viruses 2019; 11:v11080696. [PMID: 31370205 PMCID: PMC6723833 DOI: 10.3390/v11080696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 07/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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An emerging virus-like flower yellowing disease (FYD) of green Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum armatum v. novemfolius) has been recently reported. Four new RNA viruses were discovered in the FYD-affected plant by the virome analysis using high-throughput sequencing of transcriptome and small RNAs. The complete genomes were determined, and based on the sequence and phylogenetic analysis, they are considered to be new members of the genera Nepovirus (Secoviridae), Idaeovirus (unassigned), Enamovirus (Luteoviridae), and Nucleorhabdovirus (Rhabdoviridae), respectively. Therefore, the tentative names corresponding to these viruses are green Sichuan pepper-nepovirus (GSPNeV), -idaeovirus (GSPIV), -enamovirus (GSPEV), and -nucleorhabdovirus (GSPNuV). The viral population analysis showed that GSPNeV and GSPIV were dominant in the virome. The small RNA profiles of these viruses are in accordance with the typical virus-plant interaction model for Arabidopsis thaliana. Rapid and sensitive RT-PCR assays were developed for viral detection, and used to access the geographical distributions. The results revealed a correlation between GSPNeV and the FYD. The viruses pose potential threats to the normal production of green Sichuan pepper in the affected areas due to their natural transmission and wide spread in fields. Collectively, our results provide useful information regarding taxonomy, transmission and pathogenicity of the viruses as well as management of the FYD.
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- Mengji Cao
- National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China.
- Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
- Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
- Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
- Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Chongqing Agricultural Technology Extension Station, Chongqing 401121, China
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- Chongqing Agricultural Technology Extension Station, Chongqing 401121, China
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- Chongqing Agricultural Technology Extension Station, Chongqing 401121, China
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- USDA-ARS, National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
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- National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China.
- Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Hou X, Feng C, Li S, Luo Q, Shen G, Wu H, Li M, Liu X, Chen A, Ye M, Zhang Z. Mechanism of antimicrobial peptide NP-6 from Sichuan pepper seeds against E. coli and effects of different environmental factors on its activity. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:6593-6604. [PMID: 31286166 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-09981-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A novel antimicrobial peptide named NP-6 was identified in our previous work. Here, the mechanisms of the peptide against Escherichia coli (E. coli) were further investigated, as well as the peptide's resistance to temperature, pH, salinity, and enzymes. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM), confocal laser scanning microcopy (CLSM), and flow cytometric (FCM) analysis, combined with measurement of released K+, were performed to evaluate the effect of NP-6 E. coli cell membrane. The influence of NP-6 on bacterial DNA/RNA and enzyme was also investigated. The leakage of K+ demonstrated that NP-6 could increase the permeability of E. coli cell membrane. The ATP leakage, FCM, and CLSM assays suggested that NP-6 caused the disintegration of bacterial cell membrane. The TEM observation indicated that NP-6 could cause the formation of empty cells and debris. Besides, the DNA-binding assay indicated that NP-6 could bind with bacterial genomic DNA in a way that ethidium bromide (EB) did, and suppress the migration of DNA/RNA in gel retardation. Additionally, NP-6 could also affect the activity of β-galactosidase. Finally, the effect of different surroundings such as heating, pH, ions, and protease on the antimicrobial activity of NP-6 against E. coli was also investigated. Results showed that the peptide was heat stable in the range of 60~100 °C and performed well at pH 6.0~8.0. However, the antimicrobial activity of NP-6 decreased significantly in the presence of Mg2+/Ca2+, and after incubation with trypsin/proteinase K. The results will provide a theoretical support in the further application of NP-6.
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- Xiaoyan Hou
- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, Sichuan, China.
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Boskabady MH, Kaveh M, Shakeri F, Mohammadian Roshan N, Rezaee R. Alpha-linolenic acid ameliorates bronchial asthma features in ovalbumin-sensitized rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 71:1089-1099. [PMID: 30993723 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.13094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Effect of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) against ovalbumin (OVA)-induced inflammation, oxidant/antioxidant imbalance and pathological features was examined in rat. METHODS Total and differential WBC count and oxidant/antioxidant levels in BALF (bronchoalveolar lavage fluid) as well as lung pathological features were investigated in five groups of rats including controls (group C), rats sensitized with OVA (group S) and S treated with either ALA (0.2 and 0.4 mg/ml) or dexamethasone. KEY FINDINGS As compared to group C, in OVA-sensitized rats, increases in WBC counts, levels of oxidant biomarkers and most pathological scores were observed while lymphocyte percentage and antioxidants levels decreased. Treatment with ALA (0.2 and 0.4 mg/ml) significantly reduced total WBC, NO2 and NO3 levels, interstitial fibrosis and emphysema compared to sensitized group. The higher dose of ALA also significantly decreased neutrophil, eosinophil, and monocyte counts, MDA levels and interstitial inflammation but increased lymphocyte counts, as well as antioxidants levels, compared to sensitized group. Dexamethasone administration led to a significant improvement of most factors compared to group S but had no effects on total WBC count, bleeding and epithelial damage. CONCLUSIONS Alpha-linolenic acid suppressed inflammation and oxidative stress, making it a potential therapeutic candidate for treatment of airway inflammatory diseases such as bronchial asthma.
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- Mohammad Hossein Boskabady
- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Clinical Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Discovery and identification of antimicrobial peptides in Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim) seeds by peptidomics and bioinformatics. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:2217-2228. [PMID: 30623204 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-018-09593-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/16/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have generated growing attention because of the increasing bacterial resistance. However, the discovery and identification of AMPs have proven to be challenging due to the complex purification procedure associated with conventional methods. For the reasons given above, it is necessary to explore more efficient ways to obtain AMPs. We established a new method for discovery and identification of novel AMPs by proteomics and bioinformatics from Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim seeds protein hydrolysate directly. This process was initially achieved by employing ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry/mass (UPLC-ESI-MS/MS) spectrometry to identify peptides derived from Z. bungeanum Maxim seed protein hydrolysates. Three online servers were introduced to predict potential AMPs. Sixteen potential AMPs ranging from 1.5 to 2.7 kDa were predicted and chemically synthesized, one of which, designated NP-6, inhibited activity against all the tested strains according to antimicrobial assay. Time-killing assay indicated that NP-6 could quickly kill almost all the Escherichia coli within 180 min and Staphylococcus aureus at 360 min. Moreover, the simulation 3D structure of NP-6 was consisted of α-helix and random coil, and this was verified by circular dichroism (CD) spectra. At last, the scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of E. coli and S. aureus treated by NP-6 demonstrated that NP-6 had a significant effect on bacteria cell morphology. Our findings provide an efficient approach for discovery of AMPs, and Z. bungeanum Maxim seeds may be a nature resource to extract antimicrobial agents.
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Perichet C, Philippe F, Dupouyet A, Marteaux B, Schnaebele N, Dubrulle N, Lavoine-Hanneguelle S, Giraud N. Study of Some Zanthoxylum
Species by Chemical and DNA Analysis Approaches. Chem Biodivers 2018; 15:e1800251. [DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201800251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- DNA Gensee; 17 rue du Lac St André 73370 Le Bourget du Lac France
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- Charabot-Robertet; 10 Avenue Y.E. Baudoin 06130 Grasse France
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- DNA Gensee; 17 rue du Lac St André 73370 Le Bourget du Lac France
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- DNA Gensee; 17 rue du Lac St André 73370 Le Bourget du Lac France
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Chen X, Wei Z, Zhu L, Yuan X, Wei D, Peng W, Wu C. Efficient Approach for the Extraction and Identification of Red Pigment from Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim and Its Antioxidant Activity. Molecules 2018; 23:E1109. [PMID: 29738434 PMCID: PMC6100252 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23051109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Red pigment (RP) was extracted from the peels of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (PZB) by ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) in this work. Box⁻Behnken design⁻response surface methodology (BBD-RSM) was employed to research the efficiency of the RP extraction. Based on the optimization of RSM, results showed that the optimal extraction conditions were as follows: liquid⁻solid ratio of 31 mL/g, extraction time of 41 min, and extraction temperature of 27 °C, and under these conditions, the actual absorbance value was 0.615 ± 0.13%, highly agreeing with the predicted value by the model. Furthermore, ultra-performance liquid chromatography⁻mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS) was used to separate and analyze RP. The compounds of RP were mainly flavonoids, and there were five compounds detected for the first time in PZB. In addition, RP showed significant antioxidant activities in vitro, which could be developed for anti-aging candidate drugs and functional foods. In conclusion, ultrasound-assisted extraction with BBD-RSM and chromatographic separation technology with UPLC-MS are efficient strategies for the isolation and identification of RP from PZB.
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- Xi Chen
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
- Key Research Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China, Chengdu 611137, China.
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Wijaya CH, Napitupulu FI, Karnady V, Indariani S. A review of the bioactivity and flavor properties of the exotic spice “andaliman” (Zanthoxylum acanthopodiumDC.). FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2018.1438470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Christofora Hanny Wijaya
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Biopharmaca Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Biopharmaca Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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Shen P, Zhang Z, He Y, Gu C, Zhu K, Li S, Li Y, Lu X, Liu J, Zhang N, Cao Y. Magnolol treatment attenuates dextran sulphate sodium-induced murine experimental colitis by regulating inflammation and mucosal damage. Life Sci 2018; 196:69-76. [PMID: 29355546 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Revised: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Magnolol, the main and active ingredient of the Magnolia officinalis, has been widely used in traditional prescription to the human disorders. Magnolol has been proved to have several pharmacological properties including anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. However, the effects of magnolol on ulcerative colitis (UC) have not been reported. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects and mechanisms of magnolol on dextran sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice. The results showed that magnolol significantly alleviated DSS-induced body weight loss, disease activities index (DAI), colon length shortening and colonic pathological damage. In addition, magnolol restrained the expression of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-12 via the regulation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) pathways. Magnolol also enhanced the expression of ZO-1 and occludin in DSS-induced mice colonic tissues. These results showed that magnolol played protective effects on DSS-induced colitis and may be an alternative therapeutic reagent for colitis treatment.
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- Peng Shen
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang H, Zhou X, Wong MHY, Man KY, Pin WK, Yeung JHK, Kwan YW, Leung GPH, Hoi PM, Lee SMY, Chan CO, Mok DKW, Yu PHF, Chan SW. Sichuan pepper attenuates H 2O 2-induced apoptosis via antioxidant activity and up-regulating heme oxygenase-1 gene expression in primary rat hepatocytes. J Food Biochem 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Huan Zhang
- Food Safety and Technology Research Centre, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
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- Food Safety and Technology Research Centre, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong China
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- Food Safety and Technology Research Centre, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong China
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- Food Safety and Technology Research Centre, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine; The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences; University of Macau; Avenue Padre Tomás Pereira S.J., Taipa Macau China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences; University of Macau; Avenue Padre Tomás Pereira S.J., Taipa Macau China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology (Incubation), Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong China
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- Food Safety and Technology Research Centre, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong China
- State Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology (Incubation), Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong China
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- Department of Food and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology; Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
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- Food Safety and Technology Research Centre, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong China
- State Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology (Incubation), Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong China
- Department of Food and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology; Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
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Zhang M, Wang J, Zhu L, Li T, Jiang W, Zhou J, Peng W, Wu C. Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. (Rutaceae): A Systematic Review of Its Traditional Uses, Botany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicology. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:E2172. [PMID: 29057808 PMCID: PMC5666853 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18102172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Revised: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. (Rutaceae) is a popular food additive and traditional Chinese herbal medicine commonly named HuaJiao in China. This plant is widely distributed in Asian countries. The aim of this paper is to provide a systematic review on the traditional usages, botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology of this plant. Furthermore, the possible development and perspectives for future research on this plant are also discussed. To date, over 140 compounds have been isolated and identified from Z. bungeanum, including alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, and free fatty acids. The extracts and compounds have been shown to possess wide-ranging biological activity, such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, antioxidant and anti-tumor effects, antibacterial and antifungal effects, as well as regulatory effects on the gastrointestinal system and nervous system, and other effects. As a traditional herbal medicine, Z. bungeanum has been widely used to treat many diseases, especially digestive disorders, toothache, stomach ache, and diarrhea. Many traditional usages of this plant have been validated by present investigations. However, further research elucidating the structure-function relationship among chemical compounds, understanding the mechanism of unique sensation, as well as exploring new clinical effects and establishing criteria for quality control for Z. bungeanum should be further studied.
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- Mengmeng Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- Sichuan Institute for Food and Drug Control, Chengdu 611731, China.
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- Sichuan Institute for Food and Drug Control, Chengdu 611731, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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Li XQ, Kang R, Huo JC, Xie YH, Wang SW, Cao W. Wound-healing Activity of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim Seed Oil on Experimentally Burned Rats. Pharmacogn Mag 2017; 13:363-371. [PMID: 28839358 PMCID: PMC5551351 DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_211_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Revised: 06/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The seed oil of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (ZBSO) is considered to be rich source of fatty acids, mainly oleic and linoleic acids, and has been used for the treatment of burns in Chinese medicine. OBJECTIVE We evaluated the healing efficacy of ZBSO and explored its possible mechanism on scalded rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sprague-Dawley rat models with deep second-degree burns were set up, and ZBSO (500 and 1000 μl/wound) was topically applied twice daily for 7 days and then once daily until wound healing. The therapeutic effects of ZBSO were evaluated by observing wound closure time, decrustation time, wound-healing ratio, and pathological changes. Collagen type-III, matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9, phospho-nuclear factor-κB (p-NF-κB) p65, inhibitor of NF-κB subunit α p-IκBα, and inhibitor of NF-κB subunit α (IκBα) expression were determined using Western blotting. RESULTS The ZBSO-treated group showed a higher wound-healing ratio and shorter decrustation and wound closure times than the untreated group. The topical application of ZBSO increased collagen synthesis as evidenced by an increase in hydroxyproline level and upregulated expression of collagen type-III on days 7, 14, and 21 posttreatment. A reduction in MMP-2 and MMP-9 expressions also confirmed the collagen formation efficacy of ZBSO. Furthermore, there was a significant increase in superoxide dismutase levels and a decrease in malondialdehyde levels in ZBSO-treated wounds. ZBSO also decreased tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin-1 (IL-1) β, and IL-6 levels in serum, upregulated IκBα, and downregulated p-NF-κB p65 and p-IκBα expression in vivo, indicating the anti-inflammatory action of ZBSO. CONCLUSION ZBSO has significant potential to treat burn wounds by accelerating collagen synthesis and the anti-inflammatory cascade of the healing process. SUMMARY The seed oil of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (ZBSO) is rich of fatty acidsThe healing efficacy of ZBSO on experimentally scalded rats was evaluatedZBSO has significant potential to treat deep second-degree burn woundsZBSO could accelerate collagen synthesis and inhibit the inflammatory signaling. Abbreviations used: ECL: Enhanced chemiluminescence; ECM: Extracellular matrix; ELISA: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; GC-MS: Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; HRP: Horseradish peroxidase; HYP: Hydroxyproline; IκBα: Inhibitor of NF-κB subunit α; IL: Interleukin; MDA: Malondialdehyde; MMP: Matrix metalloproteinase-2; NF-κB: Nuclear factor-κB; SFE: Supercritical fluid extraction; SOD: Superoxide dismutase; SSD: Silver sulfadiazine; TCM: Traditional Chinese medicine; TNF: Tumor necrosis factor.
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- Xiao-Qiang Li
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China.,Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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Quantitative Identification of Adulterated Sichuan Pepper Powder by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Coupled with Chemometrics. J FOOD QUALITY 2017. [DOI: 10.1155/2017/5019816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Sichuan pepper is a traditional and important flavoring of Chinese cuisine. It has attracted increasing interest in recent years owning to its unique taste and aroma. However, some cheap adulterants have been illegally found in Sichuan pepper powder in the market due to merchants trying to cut costs and gain an extra profit. In order to determine the compositions of Sichuan pepper powder quickly and effectively, a direct detection method using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy has been developed. 462 samples of adulterated Sichuan pepper powder mixed with different amounts of wheat bran, rice bran, corn flour, and rosin powder were studied. The NIR spectra data was studied using partial least squares (PLS) analysis. The method was found to be capable of predicting the compositions of adulterated Sichuan pepper powder. The determination coefficients of prediction set (Rp2) with the best pretreatments were 0.971 for Sichuan pepper powder, 0.948 for rice bran, 0.969 for wheat bran, 0.967 for corn flour, and 0.994 for rosin powder, respectively. The standard errors of prediction (SEP) were 2.81%, 2.38%, 3.19%, 2.46%, and 1.10%, respectively. The results showed that NIR spectroscopy with chemometrics is a rapid and nondestructive tool for the quantitative analysis of adulterated Sichuan pepper powder.
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Chen R, Wang J, Liao C, Ma N, Zhang L, Wang X. 1H NMR studies on serum metabonomic changes over time in a kidney-Yang deficiency syndrome model. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra04057a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The central aim of this study was to investigate metabolite changes in metabolic pathwaysviametabonomic approaches in rats suffering from Kidney-Yang Deficiency Syndrome (KYDS) induced by hydrocortisone.
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- Ruiqun Chen
- School of Basic Courses
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
- Guangzhou 510006
- P. R. China
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- School of Basic Courses
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
- Guangzhou 510006
- P. R. China
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- School of Basic Courses
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
- Guangzhou 510006
- P. R. China
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- School of Basic Courses
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
- Guangzhou 510006
- P. R. China
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- School of Basic Courses
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
- Guangzhou 510006
- P. R. China
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- School of Basic Courses
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
- Guangzhou 510006
- P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Liu J, Shen P, Cao Y, Lu X, Gao X, Fu Y, Liu B, Zhang N. Zanthoxylum bungeanum pericarp extract prevents dextran sulfate sodium-induced experimental colitis in mice via the regulation of TLR4 and TLR4-related signaling pathways. Int Immunopharmacol 2016; 41:127-135. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2016.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Revised: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Rong R, Cui MY, Zhang QL, Zhang MY, Yu YM, Zhou XY, Yu ZG, Zhao YL. Anesthetic constituents ofZanthoxylum bungeanumMaxim.: A pharmacokinetic study. J Sep Sci 2016; 39:2728-35. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201600295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2016] [Revised: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Rong Rong
- Institute Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy; Shenyang Pharmaceutical University; Shenyang China
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- Institute Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy; Shenyang Pharmaceutical University; Shenyang China
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- Institute Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy; Shenyang Pharmaceutical University; Shenyang China
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- Institute Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy; Shenyang Pharmaceutical University; Shenyang China
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- Institute Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy; Shenyang Pharmaceutical University; Shenyang China
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- Institute Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy; Shenyang Pharmaceutical University; Shenyang China
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- Institute Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy; Shenyang Pharmaceutical University; Shenyang China
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- Institute Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy; Shenyang Pharmaceutical University; Shenyang China
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Li K, Zhou R, Wang Jia W, Li Z, Li J, Zhang P, Xiao T. Zanthoxylum bungeanum essential oil induces apoptosis of HaCaT human keratinocytes. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 186:351-361. [PMID: 27041402 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.03.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2016] [Revised: 03/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/25/2016] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Zanthoxylum bungeanum (ZB), a Chinese herb medicine, has been shown to possess a wide range of biological activities including anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial activity and has long been used to treat a variety of skin diseases including psoriasis. However, the underlying mechanism of action has not been systematically elucidated. AIM OF THE STUDY to analyze the chemical composition of the hydro-distilled Zanthoxylum bungeanum essential oil (ZBEO), and to investigate its anti-proliferative activity on HaCaT cells as well as the underlying anti-psoriasis mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS The chemical composition of ZBEO was analyzed with gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). HaCaT cells was exposed to different dose of ZBEO added in medium prior to morphologic features analysis as well as cell cycle arrest examination with Flow cytometry. Western blot analysis was employed to estimate the expression level of proteins including caspase-8/9/3, PARP, Bax and Bcl-2. RESULTS Thirty-nine compounds of the ZBEO were identified GC-MS. ZBEO-treated HaCaT cells showed typical apoptotic morphologic features by DAPI staining assay. The ZBEO significantly inhibited proliferation of HaCaT cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner and induced S phase arrest apoptosis in HaCaT cells. Furthermore, western blot analysis revealed that the ZBEO increased expression of cleaved caspase-8/9/3, PARP, and Bax, decreased Bcl-2 levels. CONCLUSION ZBEO inhibits the proliferation of HaCaT cells, resulting from the induction of cellular apoptosis through both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. ZBEO is a potential candidate that may be considered for development into an anti-psoriasis drug.
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- Keyou Li
- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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- Guangzhou Boxabio Tech Ltd, Guangzhou Hi-Tech Development Zone, Guangzhou, China.
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- Guangzhou Boxabio Tech Ltd, Guangzhou Hi-Tech Development Zone, Guangzhou, China; Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University, South Parks Road, OX1 3QR Oxford, UK.
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Johnathan M, Gan SH, Ezumi MFW, Faezahtul AH, Nurul AA. Phytochemical profiles and inhibitory effects of Tiger Milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus) extract on ovalbumin-induced airway inflammation in a rodent model of asthma. Altern Ther Health Med 2016; 16:167. [PMID: 27255587 PMCID: PMC4891846 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1141-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2015] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Lignosus rhinocerus (L. rhinocerus), which is known locally as Tiger Milk mushroom, is traditionally used in the treatment of asthma by indigenous communities in Malaysia. However, to date, its efficacy on asthma has not been confirmed by scientific studies and there is also sparse information available on its active constituents. In this study, the volatile constituent of L. rhinocerus hot water extract was investigated using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The potential effects of L. rhinocerus extract for anti-asthmatic activity was further investigated on ovalbumin (OVA)-sensitized asthmatic Sprague Dawley rats. Methods Sequential extraction using five solvents (petroleum ether, diethyl ether, hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol) was conducted prior to GC-MS analysis. Male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into the following four groups of five animals each: 1) normal rats, 2) sensitization plus OVA-challenged rats 3) sensitization plus OVA-challenged with L. rhinocerus treatment and 4) sensitization plus OVA-challenged with dexamethasone treatment. The levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) in the serum and T-helper 2 cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5 and IL-13, in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), as well as eosinophil infiltration in the lungs, were investigated. Results GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of five main groups (alkane, fatty acids, benzene, phenol and dicarboxylic acid) with a total of 18 constituents. Linoleic acid (21.35 %), octadecane (11.82 %) and 2,3-dihydroxypropyl elaidate (10.47 %) were present in high amounts. The extract significantly ameliorated the increase in total IgE in serum and IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13 levels in BALF and also effectively suppressed eosinophils numbers in BALF while attenuating eosinophil infiltrations in the lungs. Conclusion L. rhinocerus hot water extract has the potential to be used as an alternative for the treatment of acute asthma.
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Zhou X, O'Donnell K, Aoki T, Smith JA, Kasson MT, Cao ZM. Two novel Fusarium species that cause canker disease of prickly ash (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) in northern China form a novel clade with Fusarium torreyae. Mycologia 2016; 108:668-81. [PMID: 27055569 DOI: 10.3852/15-189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Canker disease of prickly ash (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) has caused a decline in the production of this economically important spice in northern China in the past 25 y. To identify the etiological agent, 38 fungal isolates were recovered from symptomatic tissues from trees in five provinces in China. These isolates were identified by conducting BLASTN queries of NCBI GenBank and phylogenetic analyses of DNA sequence data from the nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer region (ITS rDNA), a portion of the translation elongation factor 1-α (TEF1) gene, and genes encoding RNA polymerase II largest (RPB1) and second largest (RPB2) subunits. Results of these analyses suggested that 30/38 isolates belonged to two novel fusaria most closely related to the Florida torreya (Torreya taxifolia Arn.) pathogen, Fusarium torreyae in Florida and Georgia. These three canker-inducing tree pathogens form a novel clade within Fusarium here designated the F. torreyae species complex (FTOSC). BLASTN queries of GenBank also revealed that 5/38 isolates recovered from cankers represented an undescribed phylogenetic species within the F. solani species complex (FSSC) designated FSSC 6. Stem inoculations of three fusaria on Z. bungeanum resulted in consistent canker symptoms from which these three fusaria were recovered. The two novel fusaria, however, induced significantly larger lesions than FSSC 6. Herein, the two novel prickly ash pathogens are formally described as F. zanthoxyli and F. continuum.
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- Xue Zhou
- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Taicheng Road, Yangling, Shaanxi, China 712100
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- Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology Research Unit, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Agricultural Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, Peoria, Illinois 60604-3999
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- Genetic Resources Center (MAFF), National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, 2-1-2 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8602, Japan
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- School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611-0680
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- Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-6108
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Taicheng Road, Yangling, Shaanxi, China 712100
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Donato-Trancoso A, Gonçalves L, Monte-Alto-Costa A, Silva FDAD, Romana-Souza B. Seed oil of Joannesia princeps improves cutaneous wound closure in experimental mice. Acta Histochem 2014; 116:1169-77. [PMID: 25053454 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2014.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Revised: 06/11/2014] [Accepted: 06/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Joannesia princeps (Cotieira) is a well known medicinal plant in Brazil, however, the therapeutic effects of oil obtained from its seeds have still not been demonstrated. The beneficial effects of J. princeps seed oil on cutaneous wound healing on the back of experimental mice were investigated. An excisional lesion in male Swiss mice (n=20 per group) was topically treated with mineral oil or J. princeps seed oil once a day beginning on the day of lesion until the third day after wounding. Animals were killed and lesions collected after 14 days. Murine skin fibroblast cultures were treated with J. princeps seed oil and fibroblast activity was evaluated. In the in vivo assay, J. princeps seed oil increased wound contraction and migratory tongue length, but reduced neutrophil and macrophage number when compared with the control group. Blood vessel number, collagen deposition, and VEGF levels were increased in treated lesions when compared with control lesions. However, J. princeps seed oil reduced myofibroblast density and carbonyl protein levels when compared with the control group. In the in vitro assay, treatment with J. princeps seed oil increased fibroblast migration and proliferation, but reduced myofibroblastic differentiation in vitro. In conclusion, J. princeps seed oil accelerates wound closure increasing angiogenesis, keratinocyte migration, and fibroblast activity while reducing inflammatory response and oxidative damage.
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