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Zhang Y, Zhang X, Kai T, Zhang L, Li A. Lycium ruthenicum Murray derived exosome-like nanovesicles inhibit Aβ-induced apoptosis in PC12 cells via MAPK and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134309. [PMID: 39089544 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 07/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles (ELNs) are nano-sized vesicles extracted from edible plants. Lycium ruthenicum Murray (LRM) has been gaining increasing attention due to its nutritional and medicinal value, but the ELNs in LRM has not been reported. In this study, LRM-ELNs were obtained, and the proteins, lipids, microRNAs (miRNAs) and active components in LRM tissues and LRM-ELNs was analyzed by LC-MS/MS, LC-MS, high-throughput sequencing techniques, and physical and chemical analysis. LRM-ELNs can be uptaken by PC12 cells through macropinocytosis and caveolin-mediated endocytosis primarily. Transcriptomic and western blot experiments indicate that LRM-ELNs can inhibit Aβ-induced apoptosis in PC12 cells through the MAPK and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways, with miRNAs playing a crucial role. These results indicated that LRM-ELNs have the protection effect on PC12 cells and can be considered as dietary supplements for alleviating neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Yadan Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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Xu ML, He YF, Xie L, Qu LB, Xu GR, Cui CX. Research Progress on Active Ingredients and Product Development of Lycium ruthenicum Murray. Molecules 2024; 29:2269. [PMID: 38792130 PMCID: PMC11123928 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Lycium ruthenicum Murray possesses significant applications in both food and medicine, including antioxidative, anti-tumor, anti-fatigue, anti-inflammatory, and various other effects. Consequently, there has been a surge in research endeavors dedicated to exploring its potential benefits, necessitating the organization and synthesis of these findings. This article systematically reviews the extraction and content determination methods of active substances such as polysaccharides, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and polyphenols in LRM in the past five years, as well as some active ingredient composition determination methods, biological activities, and product development. This review is divided into three main parts: extraction and determination methods, their bioactivity, and product development. Building upon prior research, we also delve into the economic and medicinal value of Lycium ruthenicum Murray, thereby contributing significantly to its further exploration and development. It is anticipated that this comprehensive review will serve as a valuable resource for advancing research on Lycium ruthenicum Murray.
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- Ming-Lu Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Computational Chemistry, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China; (M.-L.X.); (Y.-F.H.); (L.X.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Computational Chemistry, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China; (M.-L.X.); (Y.-F.H.); (L.X.)
- School of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Computational Chemistry, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China; (M.-L.X.); (Y.-F.H.); (L.X.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Computational Chemistry, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China; (M.-L.X.); (Y.-F.H.); (L.X.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Computational Chemistry, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China; (M.-L.X.); (Y.-F.H.); (L.X.)
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Du X, Lou N, Hu S, Xiao R, Chu C, Huang Q, Lu L, Li S, Yang J. Anti-Aging of the Nervous System and Related Neurodegenerative Diseases With Chinese Herbal Medicine. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 2023; 38:15333175231205445. [PMID: 37818604 PMCID: PMC10624054 DOI: 10.1177/15333175231205445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Human beings have always pursued a prolonged lifespan, while the aging of the nervous system is associated with a large variety of diseases. Pathological aging of the nervous system results in a series of neurodegenerative diseases and can cause disability and death in the elderly. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the prevention and treatment of nervous system aging. Chinese herbal medicines have a long history, featuring rich and safe ingredients, and have great potential for the development of anti-aging treatment. We searched the publications on PubMed with key words "anti-aging of the nervous system" and "Chinese herbal medicine" in recent 10 years, and found sixteen Chinese herbal medicines. Then by comparing their popularity of use as well as active components based on the research articles, five common Chinese herbal medicines namely Ginseng Radix, Lycii Fructus, Astragali Radix, Coptidis Rhizoma and Ginkgo Folium, were confirmed to be the most related to anti-nervous system aging and neural degenerative diseases. At the same time, the active ingredients, research models, action mechanisms and curative effects of these five common Chinese herbal medicines were reviewed. From the five common Chinese herbal medicines reviewed in this paper, many encouraging effects of Chinese herbal medicines on treating nervous system aging and related diseases were revealed and more potent herbs would be explored with the help of the proposed possible mechanisms.
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- Xiaohui Du
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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Semwal P, Painuli S, Jamloki A, Rauf A, Rahman MM, Olatunde A, Hemeg HA, Abu-Izneid T, Naz S, Punia Bangar S, Lorenzo JM, Simal-Gandara J. Himalayan Wild Fruits as a Strong Source of Nutraceuticals, Therapeutics, Food and Nutrition Security. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2022.2121407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Prabhakar Semwal
- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, India
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- Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Premnagar Dehradun, India
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- High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC), H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Khyber, Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Medinah Al-Monawara, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Program, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Khyber, Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Ourense, Spain
- Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de Ourense, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical Chemistry and Food Science Department, Faculty of Science, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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Advance on Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Lycium ruthenicum MURR. Pharm Chem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11094-022-02718-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Wu Q, Li X, Jiang XW, Yao D, Zhou LJ, Xu ZH, Wang N, Zhao QC, Zhang Z. Yuan-Zhi decoction in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: An integrated approach based on chemical profiling, network pharmacology, molecular docking and experimental evaluation. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:893244. [PMID: 36091836 PMCID: PMC9451491 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.893244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Yuan-Zhi Decoction (YZD) is a traditional Chinese medical formulation with demonstrated clinical benefits in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). We used liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry to identify 27 unique chemical components of YZD. Analyzing these using network pharmacology and molecular docking models identified 34 potential interacting molecular targets involved in 26 biochemical pathways. When tested in an animal model of AD, the APP/PS1 transgenic mice showed measurable improvements in spatial orientation and memory after the administration of YZD. These improvements coincided with significantly reduced deposition of Aβ plaques and tau protein in the hippocampi in the treated animals. In addition, a decreased BACE1 and beta-amyloid levels, a downregulation of the p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β, and an upregulation of the PI3K and p-AKT/AKT pathway was seen in YZD treated animals. These in vivo changes validated the involvement of molecular targets and pathways predicted in silico analysis of the chemical components of YZD. This study provides scientific support for the clinical use of YZD and justifies further investigations into its effects in AD. Furthermore, it demonstrates the utility of network pharmacology in elucidating the biochemical mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of traditional Chinese medicines (TCM).
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- Qiong Wu
- Department of Life Science and Biochemistry, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Life Science and Biochemistry, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Life Science and Biochemistry, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Life Science and Biochemistry, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Zhou Zhang, ; Qing-Chun Zhao,
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- Department of Life Science and Biochemistry, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Zhou Zhang, ; Qing-Chun Zhao,
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Chen CY, Li YH, Li Z, Lee MR. Characterization of effective phytochemicals in traditional Chinese medicine by mass spectrometry. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2022:e21782. [PMID: 35638257 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have been widely used in clinical and healthcare applications around the world. The characterization of the phytochemical components in TCMs is very important for studying the therapeutic mechanism of TCMs. In the analysis process, sample preparation and instrument analysis are key steps to improve analysis performance and accuracy. In recent years, chromatography combined with mass spectrometry (MS) has been widely used for the separation and detection of trace components in complex TCM samples. This article reviews various sample preparation techniques and chromatography-MS techniques, including the application of gas chromatography-MS and liquid chromatography-MS and other MS techniques in the characterization of phytochemicals in TCM materials and Chinese medicine products. This article also describes a new ambient ionization MS method for rapid and high-throughput analysis of TCM components.
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- Chung-Yu Chen
- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
- Graduate Institute of Food Safety, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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Sharma R, Raghuvanshi R, Kumar R, Thakur MS, Kumar S, Patel MK, Chaurasia OP, Saxena S. Current findings and future prospective of high-value trans Himalayan medicinal plant Lycium ruthenicum Murr: a systematic review. CLINICAL PHYTOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s40816-021-00328-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background
The genus Lycium is commercially known for its nutrient dense goji-berries, among these berries, black goji-berries obtained from Lycium ruthenicum Murr are highly valued and widely used as traditional medicine in trans-himalayan cold desert Ladakh and as functional food in several countries.
Methods
The current collection of data and literature was done by exploring different scientific portals like SciFinder, Google scholar, PubMed, Dictonary of Natural Products, Institute for Scientific Information, Web of Science and Scopus by searching keywords like black goji berry, crystal pearl, and trans-Himalayan plant.
Results
Fruits of L. ruthenicum Murr, are overwhelmingly enriched in anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, polysaccharides, spermine and spermidine alkaloids. The presence of these bioactive phyto-chemicals has been linked with reported anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fatigue, anti-atherosclerosis and neuro-protective properties of black goji berries. A unique color of these berries makes them exceptional as compared to other berries.
Conclusions
In this article, we have reviewed the variety of high value phytochemicals of Lycium ruthenicum Murr, with a special focus on health promoting anthocyanins which will provide an insight to the readers for exploring novel applications of L. ruthenicum Murr in field of medicine and food industries.
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In Situ Stability of Anthocyanins in Lycium ruthenicum Murray. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237073. [PMID: 34885653 PMCID: PMC8659163 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this research, the effects of drying method, storage temperature, and color protector glucose on anthocyanin preservation in the Lycium ruthenicum Murr. fruit were studied. Compared with hot-air drying, vacuum freeze-drying preserved about 5.8-fold more anthocyanins. The half-life of anthocyanins in the freeze-dried fruit samples with glucose was 3.6 days, 1.8 days, and 1.7 days at 4 °C, 20 °C, and 37 °C, respectively. On the other hand, the half-life values without glucose addition were 2.2 days, 2.3 days, and 2.1 days at each temperature, respectively, indicating that glucose protected anthocyanins at low temperature. The composition and contents of anthocyanins and anthocyanidins in the freeze-dried Lycium ruthenicum Murr., stored for 20 days, were investigated with a HPLC-MS/MS setup. It was found that most anthocyanidins in Lycium ruthenicum Murr. are linked with coumaroyl glucose to form anthocyanins, while glycosylated and acetyl-glycosylated anthocyanins were also detected. Five anthocyanidins were detected: delphinidin, cyanidin, petunidin, malvidin, and peonidin, and delphinidin accounts for about half of the total amount of anthocyanidins. It is much more economic to conserve anthocyanins in situ with freeze-drying methods and to store the fruits at low temperatures with glucose.
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Luo Z, Liu Y, Han X, Yang W, Wang G, Wang J, Jiang X, Sen M, Li X, Yu G, Shi Y. Mechanism of Paeoniae Radix Alba in the Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Based on Sequential Metabolites Identification Approach, Network Pharmacology, and Binding Affinity Measurement. Front Nutr 2021; 8:677659. [PMID: 34604271 PMCID: PMC8481579 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.677659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Screening functional food ingredients (FFI) from medicinal and edible plants (MEP) has still remained a great challenge due to the complexity of MEP and its obscure function mechanisms. Herein, an integrated strategy based on sequential metabolites identification approach, network pharmacology, molecular docking, and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) analysis was proposed for quickly identifying the active constituents in MEP. First, the sequential biotransformation process of MEP, including intestinal absorption and metabolism, and hepatic metabolism, was investigated by oral gavage, and intestinal perfusion with venous sampling method. Then the blood samples were analyzed by UPLC-Q Exactive Orbitrap HRMS. Second, the network pharmacology approach was used to explore the potential targets and possible mechanisms of the in vivo metabolites of MEP. Third, molecular docking and SPR approaches were used to verify the specific interactions between protein targets and representative ingredients. The proposed integrated strategy was successfully used to explore the heptoprotective components and the underlying molecular mechanism of Paeoniae Radix Alba (PRA). A total of 44 compounds were identified in blood samples, including 17 porotypes and 27 metabolites. The associated metabolic pathways were oxidation, methylation, sulfation, and glucuronidation. After further screening, 31 bioactive candidates and 377 related targets were obtained. In addition, the bioactive components contained in PRA may have therapeutic potentials for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The above results demonstrated the proposed strategy may provide a feasible tool for screening FFI and elaborating the complex function mechanisms of MEP.
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- Zhiqiang Luo
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Zhongcai Health (Beijing) Biological Technology Development Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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Chen K, Liu J, Ma Z, Duan F, Guo Z, Xiao H. Rapid identification of chemical constituents of Rhodiola crenulata using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry pseudotargeted analysis. J Sep Sci 2021; 44:3747-3776. [PMID: 34407563 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202100342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Rhodiola crenulata (R. crenulata), is a famous traditional Chinese medicine, with observable effects such as anti-high-altitude illness and fatigue resistance. Nevertheless, comprehensive and systematic structural identification of its components remains a challenge. In this study, a pseudotargeted analytical method, involving key fragment filtering by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-linear ion trap-Orbitrap mass spectrometry, was developed for rapid detection and identification of the chemical constituents of R. crenulata. The process consists of three steps: (i) acquiring sufficient mass spectral data, (ii) constructing a key fragments schedule and discovering the substructures rapidly by pseudotargeted key fragment filtering, and (iii) further identification of the compound structures based on accurate masses, fragment ions, related literatures, and authentic standards. As a result, 104 compounds were identified and divided into five categories, among which three potentially new and 59 ones were reported for the first time in R. crenulata. These results indicated that the major types of components are flavanols and gallic acid derivatives, organic acids, alcohols and their glycosides, flavonoids and their glycosides. This study enhances the understanding of R. crenulata and provides a reference for rapid and comprehensive identification of constituents in other herbal medicines.
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- Kuikui Chen
- Research Center for Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China.,School of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China.,Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China.,School of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Chinese Medicine Analysis and Transformation, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China.,Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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Luo Z, Yu G, Wang W, Sun R, Zhang B, Wang J, Liu J, Gao S, Wang P, Shi Y. Integrated Systems Pharmacology and Surface Plasmon Resonance Approaches to Reveal the Synergistic Effect of Multiple Components of Gu-Ben-Ke-Chuan Decoction on Chronic Bronchitis. J Inflamm Res 2021; 14:1455-1471. [PMID: 33883922 PMCID: PMC8055291 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s303530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Gu-Ben-Ke-Chuan (GBKC) decoction, a well-known prescription composed of seven herbs, has been widely used for treating chronic bronchitis (CB). However, the pharmacological constituents of GBKC and the underlying mechanisms by which these components act on CB remain unclear. Methods Ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatography coupled with linear ion trap–Orbitrap tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap) was first employed to rapidly identify compounds from GBKC. Thereafter, network pharmacology and molecular docking analyses were performed to identify the potential active constituents, candidate targets, and major pathways. Finally, the affinities between the key compounds and targets were verified via surface plasmon resonance (SPR) analysis. In addition, the anti-inflammatory effect of GBKC was verified using an LPS-induced inflammatory cell model based on the predicted results. Results A total of 53 major compounds were identified in the GBKC decoction. After network pharmacology-based virtual screening, 141 major targets and 39 main compounds were identified to be effective in the treatment of CB. The major targets were highly enriched in the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) signaling pathway, suggesting that GBKC could attenuate the inflammatory response in patients with CB. Furthermore, molecular docking results indicated that 20 pairs of components and target proteins relevant to the TNF pathway exhibited notable interactions. Among them, eight compound-target pairs exhibited good affinity as per SPR analysis. In addition, the production of interleukin 6 and TNF-α in LPS-induced MH-S cells was suppressed after GBKC treatment. Conclusion This study successfully clarified the mechanism of action of GBKC against CB, which demonstrated that the integrated strategy described above is reliable for identifying the active compounds and mechanisms responsible for the pharmacological activities of GBKC decoction.
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- Zhiqiang Luo
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, People's Republic of China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518118, People's Republic of China
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Gong P, Wang D, Cui D, Yang Q, Wang P, Yang W, Chen F. Anti-aging function and molecular mechanism of Radix Astragali and Radix Astragali preparata via network pharmacology and PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 84:153509. [PMID: 33636579 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Radix Astragali (RA) consists of the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus Bunge and is one of the most frequently used dietetic Chinese herbs to treat inflammation and neurodegenerative disease among other conditions. Radix Astragali preparata (RAP) is a medicinal form of RA. RA and RAP have been used as anti-aging agent, however, the mechanisms underlying their effects are still unclear. PURPOSE Considering the wide application of RA and RAP in clinical practice, it is necessary to identify the better product between the two and elucidate the molecular mechanism responsible for their anti-aging effects. STUDY DESIGN In this study, network pharmacology integrated with molecular biology techniques were employed to explore the possible mechanism of RA and RAP against aging. METHODS Aging animal models were constructed by exposure to D-galactose (D-gal), and the anti-aging effect of RA and RAP were determined based on behavior tests and histomorphological observation. Network pharmacology was performed to construct the "compound-target-pathway" network. Gene and protein expression of possible targets were validated and analyzed using qRT-PCR and Western blotting. RESULTS Treatment by RA and RAP could alleviate the symptoms of aging such as a decrease in body weight and organ indices, behavioral impairment, increased oxidative stress, weaken histopathological evaluation. The effect of RAP was more pronounced than that of RA in preventing aging process in a mouse model. The anti-aging effect of RA and RAP is associated with the balance of oxidative stress and activation of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. CONCLUSION Using an integrated strategy of network pharmacology and molecular biology we attempted to elucidate the mechanisms of action of RA and RAP.
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- Pin Gong
- School of Food and biotechnological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- School of Food and biotechnological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Food and biotechnological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Food and biotechnological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Food and biotechnological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Food and biotechnological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, China.
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Luo Z, Yu G, Han X, Liu Y, Wang G, Li X, Yang H, Sun W. Exploring the Active Components of Simotang Oral Liquid and Their Potential Mechanism of Action on Gastrointestinal Disorders by Integrating Ultrahigh-Pressure Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Linear Ion Trap-Orbitrap Analysis and Network Pharmacology. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:2354-2366. [PMID: 33521474 PMCID: PMC7841926 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
Abstract
Simotang oral liquid (SMT), a well-known traditional Chinese medicine formula composed of four medicinal and edible plants, has been extensively used for treating gastrointestinal disorders (GIDs) since ancient times. However, the major active constituents and the underlying molecular mechanism of SMT on GIDs are still partially understood. Herein, the preliminary chemical profile of SMT was first identified by ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography coupled with linear ion trap-Orbitrap tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap). In total, 70 components were identified. Then, a network pharmacology approach integrating target prediction, pathway enrichment analysis, and network construction was adopted to explore the therapeutic mechanism of SMT. As a result, 170 main targets were screened out and considered as effective players in ameliorating GIDs. More importantly, the major hubs were found to be highly enriched in a calcium signaling pathway. Furthermore, 26 core SMT-related genes were identified, which may play key roles in ameliorating gastrointestinal motility. In conclusion, this work would provide valuable information for further development and clinical application of SMT.
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- Zhiqiang Luo
- School
of Life Sciences, Beijing University of
Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School
of Life Sciences, Beijing University of
Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School
of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University
of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Zhongcai
Health (Beijing) Biological Technology Development Co., Ltd., Beijing 101500, China
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- School
of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University
of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School
of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University
of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School
of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University
of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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Ren W, Luo Z, Pan F, Liu J, Sun Q, Luo G, Wang R, Zhao H, Bian B, Xiao X, Pu Q, Yang S, Yu G. Integrated network pharmacology and molecular docking approaches to reveal the synergistic mechanism of multiple components in Venenum Bufonis for ameliorating heart failure. PeerJ 2020; 8:e10107. [PMID: 33194384 PMCID: PMC7605218 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.10107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Venenum Bufonis (VB), also called Chan Su in China, has been extensively used as a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treating heart failure (HF) since ancient time. However, the active components and the potential anti-HF mechanism of VB remain unclear. In the current study, the major absorbed components and metabolites of VB after oral administration in rats were first collected from literatures. A total of 17 prototypes and 25 metabolites were gathered. Next, a feasible network-based pharmacological approach was developed and employed to explore the therapeutic mechanism of VB on HF based on the collected constituents. In total, 158 main targets were screened out and considered as effective players in ameliorating HF. Then, the VB components-main HF putative targets-main pathways network was established, clarifying the underlying biological process of VB on HF. More importantly, the main hubs were found to be highly enriched in adrenergic signalling in cardio-myocytes. After verified by molecular docking studies, four key targets (ATP1A1, GNAS, MAPK1 and PRKCA) and three potential active leading compounds (bufotalin, cinobufaginol and 19-oxo-bufalin) were identified, which may play critical roles in cardiac muscle contraction. This study demonstrated that the integrated strategy based on network pharmacology and molecular docking was helpful to uncover the synergistic mechanism of multiple constituents in TCM.
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- Wei Ren
- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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