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Tran HL, Chen YS, Hung HW, Shih BL, Lee TY, Yen CH, Lin JB. Diet Supplementation with Prinsepiae Nux Extract in Broiler Chickens: Its Effect on Growth Performance and Expression of Antioxidant, Pro-Inflammatory, and Heat Shock Protein Genes. Animals (Basel) 2023; 14:73. [PMID: 38200804 PMCID: PMC10778437 DOI: 10.3390/ani14010073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Heat stress significantly undermines the poultry industry by escalating rates of morbidity and mortality and impairing growth performance. Our recent findings indicate that Prinsepiae Nux extract (PNE) effectively stimulates the Nrf2 signaling pathway, a vital element in cellular antioxidant stress responses. This study further explores the prospective benefits of supplementing PNE into poultry feed to enhance broiler growth in heat-stressed conditions. An Nrf2-luciferase reporter assay was developed in a chicken fibroblast cell line, demonstrating that PNE induces Nrf2 activity in a concentration-dependent manner. Real-time RT-PCR results showed that PNE intensifies the expression of Nrf2-responsive targets such as Ho1 and Nqo1 in chicken fibroblasts. A total of 160 one-day-old Arbor Acres broiler chicks were randomly assigned into four groups, each receiving a basal diet supplemented with either 0% (control), 0.1% PNE, 1% PNE, or commercial electrolyte for 35 days. Broilers were raised in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeded 30 °C for approximately seven hours each day, fluctuating between 26 and 34 °C, which is known to induce mild heat stress. The findings reveal that a 1% PNE supplement led to a significant decrease in the feed conversion ratio (FCR) compared to the control group. Moreover, chickens supplemented with 1% PNE exhibited a substantial increase in hepatic mRNA expression of antioxidant genes, such as Nqo1, Gclc, Sod2, Cat, and heat shock protein-related genes including Hsp90 and Hsf1, and a decrease in pro-inflammatory cytokine genes Il-6 and Il-1β. Consequently, PNE holds potential as a feed supplement to strengthen the antioxidant defenses of broilers and build heat stress resilience in the poultry industry.
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- Hong-Loan Tran
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University and National Health Research Institutes, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Taiwan Livestock Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Tainan City 71246, Taiwan
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- Taiwan Livestock Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Tainan City 71246, Taiwan
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- Taiwan Livestock Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Tainan City 71246, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Taiwan Livestock Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Tainan City 71246, Taiwan
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Zhang L, Zhang C, An Y, Zhu Q, Wang M. A High-Quality Reference Genome Assembly of Prinsepia uniflora (Rosaceae). Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:2035. [PMID: 38002978 PMCID: PMC10671140 DOI: 10.3390/genes14112035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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This study introduces a meticulously constructed genome assembly at the chromosome level for the Rosaceae family species Prinsepia uniflora, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. The final assembly encompasses 1272.71 megabases (Mb) distributed across 16 pseudochromosomes, boasting contig and super-scaffold N50 values of 2.77 and 79.32 Mb, respectively. Annotated within this genome is a substantial 875.99 Mb of repetitive sequences, with transposable elements occupying 777.28 Mb, constituting 61.07% of the entire genome. Our predictive efforts identified 49,261 protein-coding genes within the repeat-masked assembly, with 45,256 (91.87%) having functional annotations, 5127 (10.41%) demonstrating tandem duplication, and 2373 (4.82%) classified as transcription factor genes. Additionally, our investigation unveiled 3080 non-coding RNAs spanning 0.51 Mb of the genome sequences. According to our evolutionary study, P. uniflora underwent recent whole-genome duplication following its separation from Prunus salicina. The presented reference-level genome assembly and annotation for P. uniflora will significantly facilitate the in-depth exploration of genomic information pertaining to this species, offering substantial utility in comparative genomics and evolutionary analyses involving Rosaceae species.
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- Lei Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection of Agro-Pastoral Ecotones in the Yellow River Basin, National Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People’s Republic of China, College of Biological Science & Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (L.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.A.)
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection of Agro-Pastoral Ecotones in the Yellow River Basin, National Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People’s Republic of China, College of Biological Science & Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (L.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.A.)
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection of Agro-Pastoral Ecotones in the Yellow River Basin, National Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People’s Republic of China, College of Biological Science & Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, China; (L.Z.); (C.Z.); (Y.A.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Ningxia Forestry Institute, Yinchuan 750001, China;
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, No. 2025 Chengluo Road, Chengdu 610106, China
- Engineering Research Center of Sichuan-Tibet Traditional Medicinal Plant, Chengdu 610106, China
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Pyrrole-2-carboxaldehydes: Origins and Physiological Activities. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062599. [PMID: 36985566 PMCID: PMC10058459 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde (Py-2-C) derivatives have been isolated from many natural sources, including fungi, plants (roots, leaves, and seeds), and microorganisms. The well-known diabetes molecular marker, pyrraline, which is produced after sequential reactions in vivo, has a Py-2-C skeleton. Py-2-Cs can be chemically produced by the strong acid-catalyzed condensation of glucose and amino acid derivatives in vitro. These observations indicate the importance of the Py-2-C skeleton in vivo and suggest that molecules containing this skeleton have various biological functions. In this review, we have summarized Py-2-C derivatives based on their origins. We also discuss the structural characteristics, natural sources, and physiological activities of isolated compounds containing the Py-2-C group.
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Wang SH, Chen YS, Lai KH, Lu CK, Chang HS, Wu HC, Yen FL, Chen LY, Lee JC, Yen CH. Prinsepiae Nux Extract Activates NRF2 Activity and Protects UVB-Induced Damage in Keratinocyte. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11091755. [PMID: 36139829 PMCID: PMC9495439 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11091755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Ultraviolet B (UVB) is one of the most important environmental factors that cause extrinsic aging through increasing intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in the skin. Due to its protective roles against oxidative stress, nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor (NRF2) has been traditionally considered as a target for skin aging prevention. Here, we identified the extract of Prinsepiae Nux, a top-grade drug listed in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, as a potent NRF2 activator by high-throughput screening. A bioassay-guided fractionation experiment revealed that NRF2-activating components were concentrated in the 90% methanol (MP) fraction. MP fraction significantly increased the expression of NRF2 and HO-1 protein and upregulated HO-1 and NQO1 mRNA expression in HaCaT cells. Moreover, MP fraction pre-treatment dramatically reversed UVB-induced depletion of NRF2 and HO-1, accumulation of intracellular ROS, NF-κB activation, and the upregulation of pro-inflammatory genes. Finally, the qualitative analysis using UPLC-tandem mass spectroscopy revealed the most abundant ion peak in MP fraction was identified as α-linolenic acid, which was further proved to activate NRF2 signaling. Altogether, the molecular evidence suggested that MP fraction has the potential to be an excellent source for the discovery of natural medicine to treat/prevent UVB-induced skin damage.
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- Shih-Han Wang
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- National Natural Product Libraries and High-Throughput Screening Core Facility, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- National Natural Product Libraries and High-Throughput Screening Core Facility, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University and National Health Research Institutes, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program in Clinical Drug, Development of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- National Natural Product Libraries and High-Throughput Screening Core Facility, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program in Clinical Drug, Development of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program in Clinical Drug, Development of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- National Natural Product Libraries and High-Throughput Screening Core Facility, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University and National Health Research Institutes, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-7-3121101 (ext. 2686)
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Wang Y, Niu Y, Qiang Z, Tian Y, Li Y. The complete chloroplast genome of Prinsepia uniflora (Rosaceae), a medicinal plant found in northwest China. MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES 2021; 6:3057-3058. [PMID: 34589590 PMCID: PMC8475127 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2021.1978892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Prinsepia uniflora Batalin 1892 is a medicinal plant widely distributed in northwest China. In this study, we report and characterize the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence of P. uniflora. The entire sequence is 159,179 bp in length, consisting of the large single-copy region (LSC) and small single copy region (SSC) (87,239 and 19,180 bp, respectively); these two regions are separated by a pair of 26,380-bp inverted repeat (IR) regions. The genome contains 131 genes, including 86 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA genes, and eight rRNA genes. The overall GC content of the genome is 36.7%. A phylogenetic tree constructed from 18 chloroplast genomes revealed that P. uniflora was clustered with Prinsepia sinensis and Prinsepia utilis, all of which belong to the genus Prinsepia, which is supported as a sister group by a moderate bootstrap support value of 55% with the Malus and Pyrus genera.
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- Yali Wang
- College of Forestry, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,State Key Laboratory of Seedling Bioengineering, Ningxia Forestry Institute, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Lanzhou Agro-technical Research and Popularization Center, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Seedling Bioengineering, Ningxia Forestry Institute, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Seedling Bioengineering, Ningxia Forestry Institute, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Forestry, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Wood J, Furkert DP, Brimble MA. 2-Formylpyrrole natural products: origin, structural diversity, bioactivity and synthesis. Nat Prod Rep 2019; 36:289-306. [DOI: 10.1039/c8np00051d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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2-Formylpyrroles constitute a large and growing family of bioactive Maillard reaction products found in food, traditional medicine and throughout nature.
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- James M. Wood
- School of Chemical Sciences
- University of Auckland
- Auckland
- New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences
- University of Auckland
- Auckland
- New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences
- University of Auckland
- Auckland
- New Zealand
- Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery
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Tan JN, Ahmar M, Queneau Y. Glucosyloxymethylfurfural (GMF): a creative renewable scaffold towards bioinspired architectures. PURE APPL CHEM 2015. [DOI: 10.1515/pac-2015-0202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AbstractGlucosyloxymethylfurfural (GMF) is the glucosylated analogue of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), and is obtained in one step from the very available disaccharide isomaltulose. This account gives an overview on the preparation and the uses of GMF towards architectures containing a carbohydrate moiety and shows that rather elaborated targets can be synthesized from GMF in very short sequences. A special focus is made on carbon–carbon formation on the aldehyde group leading to new biobased acrylic derivatives by the Baylis–Hillman reaction.
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- Jia-Neng Tan
- 1University of Lyon, INSA Lyon, ICBMS, UMR 5246, CNRS, Université Lyon 1 INSA-Lyon CPE-Lyon, Bâtiment J. Verne, 20 av A. Einstein, F 69621 Villeurbanne, France
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- 1University of Lyon, INSA Lyon, ICBMS, UMR 5246, CNRS, Université Lyon 1 INSA-Lyon CPE-Lyon, Bâtiment J. Verne, 20 av A. Einstein, F 69621 Villeurbanne, France
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- 1University of Lyon, INSA Lyon, ICBMS, UMR 5246, CNRS, Université Lyon 1 INSA-Lyon CPE-Lyon, Bâtiment J. Verne, 20 av A. Einstein, F 69621 Villeurbanne, France
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