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Zhang H, Gao B, Zheng G, Feng Y, Liu Z, Yao G. Dauresorcinols A and B, two pairs of merosesquiterpenoid enantiomers with new carbon skeletons from Rhododendron dauricum. Bioorg Chem 2024; 148:107428. [PMID: 38733749 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107428] [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: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Five pairs of new merosesquiterpenoid enantiomers, named dauresorcinols A-E (1-5), were isolated from the leaves of Rhododendron dauricum. Their structures were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic data analysis, quantum chemical calculations, Rh2(OCOCF3)4-induced ECD, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Dauresorcinols A (1) and B (2) possess two new merosesquiterpene skeletons bearing an unprecedented 2,6,7,10,14-pentamethyl-11-oxatetracyclo[8.8.0.02,7.012,17]octadecane and a caged 15-isohexyl-1,5,15-trimethyl-2,10-dioxatetracyclo[7.4.1.111,14.03,8]pentadecane motif, respectively. Plausible biosynthetic pathways of 1-5 are proposed involving key oxa-electrocyclization and Wagner-Meerwein rearrangement reactions. (+)/(-)-1 and 3-5 showed potent α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, 3 to 22 times stronger than acarbose, an antidiabetic drug targeting α-glucosidase. Docking results provide a basis to design and develop merosesquiterpenoids as potent α-glycosidase inhibitors.
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- Hanqi Zhang
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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Liu XJ, Su HG, Peng XR, Bi HC, Qiu MH. An updated review of the genus Rhododendron since 2010: Traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2024; 217:113899. [PMID: 37866447 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113899] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Rhododendron, the largest genus of Ericaceae, consists of approximately 1000 species that are widely distributed in Europe, Asia, and North America but mainly exist in Asia. Rhododendron plants have not only good ornamental and economic value but also significant medicinal potential. In China, many Rhododendron plants are used as traditional Chinese medicine or ethnic medicine for the treatment of respiratory diseases, pain, bleeding and inflammation. Rhododendron is known for its abundant metabolites, especially diterpenoids. In the past 13 years, a total of 610 chemical constituents were reported from Rhododendron plants, including 222 diterpenoids, 122 triterpenoids, 103 meroterpenoids, 71 flavonoids and 92 other constituents (lignans, phenylpropanoids, phenolic acids, monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, coumarins, steroids, fatty acids). Moreover, the bioactivities of various extracts and isolates, both in vitro and in vivo, were also investigated. Our review summarized the research progress of Rhododendron regarding traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology in the past 13 years (2010 to December 2022), which will provide new insight for prompting further research on Rhododendron application and drug development.
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- Xing-Jian Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science, Kunming, 650201, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Design and Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science, Kunming, 650201, China.
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Liang Q, Hu JX, Zhang XM, Xu WH. Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and quality control of Rhododendron dauricum L. leaves: A comprehensive review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 305:116085. [PMID: 36584919 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.116085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Rhododendron dauricum L. is a traditional herb mainly distributed in the northeast China, Mongolia, Korea Peninsula, and Russia Far East. The dried leaves of Rhododendron dauricum L. (LRD), generally known "Man Shan Hong" have been traditionally applied as folk medicines to treat fever, copious phlegm, asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, sore throat, dysentery, diabetes mellitus, cancer, and hypertension. To date, no comprehensive review on R. dauricum leaves has been published. AIM OF THE STUDY Recent progresses in traditional use, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and quality control of R. dauricum leaves are systematically presented and critically evaluated in order to provide scientifical basis for its reasonable utilization and further study. MATERIALS AND METHODS All information about R. dauricum leaves were retrieved from internet scientific databases including Sci-Finder, Web of Science, PubMed, CNKI, Google Scholar, Elsevier, Wiley, ACS publications, SpringerLink, and the Chinese Pharmacopoeia between 1970 and 2022. Plant names were validated by "The Plant List" (http://www.theplantlist.org/). RESULTS So far, 114 structurally diverse compounds have been isolated and identified from LRD, mainly including flavonoids, diterpenoids, triterpenoids, meroterpenoids, phenols, and 54 volatile components were identified from the essential oils of LRD. Among these, flavonoids are considered as characteristic components and major bioactive phytochemicals. The crude extracts and compounds from LRD have been reported to possess broad pharmacological effects including antitussive and expectorant, anti-inflammatory, anti-HIV, antibacterial, and cytotoxic effects, etc. CONCLUSIONS: As a traditional herb medicine, LRD have been used popularly. On the one hand, traditional uses of LRD provide valuable directions for current research; on the other hand, modern phytochemical and pharmacological studies verify the traditional uses to make its reasonable utilization. However, several defects such as active components determination, in vivo and clinical pharmacological evaluation, toxicology assessment, and quality control of LRD need further study.
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- Qian Liang
- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, School of Forestry, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, School of Forestry, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Disaster Warning and Control of Yunnan Province, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, School of Forestry, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, PR China; Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Shaoxing, 312000, PR China.
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Bai X, Zhang Y, Wen X, Zhang T. Structure-Based Optimization of Ursolic Acid Derivatives as Anticancer Agents. Chem Nat Compd 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-023-04006-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Zong T, Zhou Y, Jiang Z, Jin M, Zhou W, Li G. A New Flavonoid Glycoside and Other Constituents from Sedum sarmentosum with Anti-Inflammatory Activity. Chem Nat Compd 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-023-03968-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Wang J, Sun J, Jin L, Wang M, Huang Y, Jin M, Zhou W, Li G. A new monoterpenoid glycoside and a new phenolic glycoside isolated from Dracocephalum moldavica and their anti-complementary activity. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:169-179. [PMID: 34353195 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2021.1957885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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A new monoterpenoid glycoside (1 R, 2 R, 4S)-1,8-epoxy-p-menthan-2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranoside (1) and a new phenolic glycoside, cis-1-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-butene-4-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→3)-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (2) were isolated from the dried aerial parts of Dracocephalum moldavica, together with 12 known compounds. Compound 5 was isolated from the Lamiaceae family for the first time, compounds 3, 4, 6 and 8-12 were identified from the genus Dracocephalum for the first time and compounds 7 and 13-14 were reported from the D. moldavica for the first time. All the compounds were evaluated for anti-complementary activity against the classical and alternative pathways. Compounds 2-4, 8 and 11 showed anti-complementary activity to different extents, with CH50 and AP50 values ranging from 0.78-1.24 and 1.52-1.84 mM, respectively. The targets of compounds 2-4, 8 and 11 in complement activation cascade were identified as well.
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- Jiaming Wang
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Department of pharmacy, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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Bai X, Ma Q, Li Q, Yin M, Xin Y, Zhen D, Wei C. Protective mechanisms of Leontopodium leontopodioides extracts on lipopolysaccharide-induced acute kidney injury viathe NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway. Chin J Nat Med 2023; 21:47-57. [PMID: 36641232 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(23)60384-x] [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: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Sepsis-induced uncontrolled systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a critical cause of multiple organ failure. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most serious complications associated with an extremely high mortality rate in SIRS, and it lacked simple, safe, and effective treatment strategies. Leontopodium leontopodioides (Willd.) Beauv (LLB) is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of acute and chronic nephritis. However, it remains unclear whether lipopolysaccharide (LPS) affects LPS-induced AKI. To identify the molecular mechanisms of LLB in LPS-induced HK-2 cells and mice, LLB was prepared by extraction with 70% methanol, while a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced HK-2 cell model and an AKI model were established in this study. Renal histopathology staining was performed to observe the morphology changes. The cell supernatant and kidney tissues were collected for determining the levels of inflammatory factors and protein expression by ELISA, immunofluorescence, and Western blot. The results indicated that LLB significantly reduced the expression of IL-6 and TNF-α in LPS-induced HK-2 cells, as well as the secretion of IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β in the supernatant. The same results were observed in LPS-induced AKI serum. Further studies revealed that LLB remarkably improved oxidative stress and apoptosis based on the content of MDA, SOD, and CAT in serum and TUNEL staining results. Notably, LLB significantly reduced the mortality due to LPS infection. Renal histopathology staining results supported these results. Furthermore, immunofluorescence and Western blot results confirmed that LLB significantly reduced the expression of the protein related to the NF-κB signaling pathway and NLRP3, ASC, and Caspase-1 which were significantly increased through LPS stimulation. These findings clearly demonstrated the potential use of LLB in the treatment of AKI and the crucial role of the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway in the process through which LLB attenuates AKI induced by LPS.
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- Xue Bai
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China; College of Preventive Medicine, Medical College, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China; Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China; Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China; Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China
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- College of Traditional Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China; Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China; Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China.
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Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of the Essential Oil from Rhododendron anwheiense Flowers. Chem Nat Compd 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10600-022-03837-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Zhang N, Xiong LL, Sun DJ, Zhu M, Zhao ZY, Li H, Chen LX. Anti-infammatory scalemic chromanoids and chromenoids from Rhododendron dauricum. Fitoterapia 2022; 162:105300. [PMID: 36116614 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2022.105300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Four pairs of undescribed chromane and chromene meroterpenoid scalemic mixtures (1a/1b-4a/4b), together with three pairs of known chromane meroterpenoid ones (5a/5b-7a/7b) were isolated from the twigs and leaves of Rhododendron dauricum L. Among them, 1a/1b-3a/3b and 5a/5b-7a/7b were the chromane ones derived from an intramolecular [2 + 2] cyclic addition of their respective chromene precursors, forming a 6/6/6/4 and 6/6/5/4 ring fused scaffold. The absolute configurations of the chiral center at C-15 of 2a/2b were determined by Snatzke's method, and comparing the experimental and calculated electronic circular dichroism (ECD) data. The inhibitory effects of the isolated compounds were tested against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide production in RAW264.7 macrophage cells to evaluate their anti-inflammatory activity. Compounds 4a, 4b and 6a displayed inhibitory effects on nitric oxide (NO) production, and compound 4b exhibited the obvious anti-inflammatory activity, with an IC50 value of 6.91 ± 0.97 μM, by downregulating nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and reducing the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. These results intimated that 4b could be used as a leading compound to develop anti-inflammatory drugs and is worthy of further investigated.
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- Na Zhang
- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China; College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Qinbaohong Zhike Oral Liquid Attenuates LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Immature Rats by Inhibiting OLFM4. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:7272371. [PMID: 36035204 PMCID: PMC9400428 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7272371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a common public safety threat with high morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients worldwide. Qinbaohong Zhike oral liquid (QBH), a marketed traditional Chinese medicine product, has been widely used to cure respiratory diseases. QBH is reported to have antitussive, expectorant, and antiasthmatic properties. However, its treatment effect against ARIs is not elucidated. This study aimed to explore the therapeutic efficacy of QBH in the treatment of ARIs-induced pneumonia. Network pharmacology was used to predict the possible targets of QBH against ARIs. Next, the tracheal lipopolysaccharide (LPS-)-induced acute lung injury (ALI) immature rat model was constructed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of QBH. Tandem mass tag (TMT-)-based quantitative proteomics was then used to screen the in-depth disease targets of QBH. QBH exerted a protective effect against LPS-induced ALI by inhibiting pulmonary pathological damage. QBH also reduced the levels of interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interferon (IFN)-γ, and granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in the serum and IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and GM-CSF in the lung tissue. Based on proteomic data, olfactomedin 4 (OLFM4) related to immunity and inflammation was selected as a potential target. Western blot analysis further confirmed the moderating effect of QBH downregulation on OLFM4 in the lung tissue. Our findings demonstrated that QBH alleviated lung tissue damage and inflammatory reaction via inhibiting OLFM4 expression in LPS-challenged immature rats. Our research indicates that QBH may have therapeutic potential for treating ARIs-related ALI in pediatric patients, which also serves as a candidate target for drug therapy of ALI by intervening OLFM-related signaling pathways.
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Zhongyi F, Yue Z, Guang Y, Wenwen L, Xiumei Y, Lili J, Sihong W. Chemical constituents from Orostachys cartilaginea Borissova and their chemotaxonomic significance. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2022.104425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Hu Z, Sun J, Jin L, Zong T, Duan Y, Zhou H, Zhou W, Li G. Acetylation Modification, Characterization, and Anticomplementary Activity of Polysaccharides from Rhododendron dauricum Leaves. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153130. [PMID: 35956644 PMCID: PMC9370847 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study focuses on the acetylation modification of polysaccharides from Rhododendron dauricum leaves (RDPs) with a high degree of substitution (DS) and then discusses their characterization and biological activity. The optimum acetylation conditions of RDPs were optimized by response surface methodology, which were reaction time 3 h, reaction temperature 50 °C, and the liquid-solid ratio 16 mL/g. Under the optima schemes, two eco-friendly acetylated polysaccharides from R. dauricum leaves (AcRDP-1 with DS of 0.439 ± 0.025 and AcRDP-2 with DS of 0.445 ± 0.022) were prepared. The results of structural characterization showed that the AcRDP-1 (9.3525 × 103 kDa) and AcRDP-2 (4.7016 × 103 kDa) were composed of mannose, glucose, galactose, and arabinose with molar ratios of 1.00:5.01:1.17:0.15 and 1.00:4.47:2.39:0.88, respectively. Compared with unmodified polysaccharides, the arabinose content and molecular weight of the two acetylated polysaccharides decreased, and their triple helix conformation disappeared, and further improved their anticomplementary activity. The two acetylated polysaccharides showed stronger a complement inhibition effect than the positive drug by blocking C2, C3, C4, C5, C9, and factor B targets in the classical and alternative pathways. This research indicated that acetylation modification could effectively enhance the anticomplementary activity of RDPs, which is beneficial for the development and utilization of R. dauricum leaves.
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- Zhengyu Hu
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; (Z.H.); (J.S.); (L.J.); (T.Z.); (Y.D.)
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; (Z.H.); (J.S.); (L.J.); (T.Z.); (Y.D.)
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; (Z.H.); (J.S.); (L.J.); (T.Z.); (Y.D.)
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; (Z.H.); (J.S.); (L.J.); (T.Z.); (Y.D.)
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; (Z.H.); (J.S.); (L.J.); (T.Z.); (Y.D.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Agricultural Resources and Comprehensive Utilization of Jilin Provence, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, China
- Correspondence: (H.Z.); (W.Z.); (G.L.); Tel.: +86-433-243600 (G.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; (Z.H.); (J.S.); (L.J.); (T.Z.); (Y.D.)
- Correspondence: (H.Z.); (W.Z.); (G.L.); Tel.: +86-433-243600 (G.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China; (Z.H.); (J.S.); (L.J.); (T.Z.); (Y.D.)
- Correspondence: (H.Z.); (W.Z.); (G.L.); Tel.: +86-433-243600 (G.L.)
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Hu Z, Yu R, Sun J, Duan Y, Zhou H, Zhou W, Li G. Static decolorization of polysaccharides from the leaves of Rhododendron dauricum: Process optimization, characterization and antioxidant activities. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Zheng BW, Wang BY, Xiao WL, Sun YJ, Yang C, Zhao BT. Different molecular weight hyaluronic acid alleviates inflammation response in DNFB-induced mice atopic dermatitis and LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. Life Sci 2022; 301:120591. [PMID: 35513086 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
AIMS Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory chronic disease which severely interferes the life of patients. Hence, there is a great need for new therapies. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an effective potential inflammation modifier; however, there is limited information about their implementation in inflammation therapies. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activities of HA and the influence of its molecular weight. MAIN METHODS Male C57BL/6 J mice were stimulated by 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene to induce AD-like symptoms and immune response. The skin lesions and histopathological change, as well as levels of inflammatory factors were evaluated. RAW 264.7 mouse macrophages were treated with lipopolysaccharides (LPS) to induce inflammation. NO, IL-6, and TNF-α levels were detected through ELISA kits. KEY FINDINGS DNFB challenge induced mice AD symptoms including epidermal thickening, mast cell infiltration, Th2/Th1 immune response, skin lesions IL-4 and IFN-γ, and serum IgE elevation. HA treatment ameliorated such symptoms through the inhibition of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. LPS induction stimulated the secretion of NO, IL-6, and TNF-α in RAW 264.7 cells, while HA pre-treatment reduced the concentration of the cytokines in cell supernatants. SIGNIFICANCE These findings give clear insight into the interaction between HA and inflammatory response, which can help guiding the utilization of HA in the AD therapies.
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- Bo Wen Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; International Joint Research Center for Photo-responsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
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Feng Y, Zha S, Gao B, Zhang H, Jin P, Zheng G, Ma Y, Yao G. Discovery of Kalmane Diterpenoids as Potent Analgesics from the Flowers of
Rhododendron dauricum. CHINESE J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cjoc.202100764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Yuanyuan Feng
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei 430030 China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei 430030 China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei 430030 China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei 430030 China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei 430030 China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei 430030 China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei 430030 China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Chemistry and Resource Evaluation, School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei 430030 China
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Wang J, Sun J, Jin L, Huang Y, Wang M, Jin M, Diao S, Zhou W, Li G. Four new terpenoids and other metabolites with potential anti-complementary activities from the aerial parts of Dracocephalum moldavica (Lamiaceae). Nat Prod Res 2022:1-9. [PMID: 35067130 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2030329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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In the course of our continuing search for biologically active compounds from medicinal herbs, four undescribed terpenoids including one monoterpenoid glycoside, (1 R, 3S, 4S, 5 R)-(-)-1,8-epoxy-p-menthan-5-ethoxycarbonyl-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (1), one iridoid glycoside, 3'-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-melampyroside (2), one sesquiterpene, 1-(2-methylbutanol)-2-pentyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene (3), and one triterpenoid, 28-nor-3β,18β-dihydroxyurs-12-ene (4), together with nine known terpenoids (5-13) were isolated from the dried aerial parts of Dracocephalum moldavica (Lamiaceae). Their chemical structures were elucidated by detailed spectroscopy (1 D and 2 D NMR), HRESIMS data analysis and acid hydrolysis. Among them, compounds 9 and 10 were isolated from the family Lamiaceae, compounds 5, 6 and 11-13 were identified from the genus Dracocephalum and compounds 7 and 8 were reported from the D. moldavica for the first time. The biological evaluation of anti-complementary activity revealed that some compounds, 4, 6 and 12 exhibited anti-complementary activity with CH50 and AP50 values ranging from 0.67-1.43 and 1.12-1.55 mM, respectively.
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- Jiaming Wang
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Department of pharmacy, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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(E)-9-Octadecenoic Acid Ethyl Ester Derived from Lotus Seedpod Ameliorates Inflammatory Responses by Regulating MAPKs and NF- κB Signalling Pathways in LPS-Induced RAW264.7 Macrophages. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:6731360. [PMID: 35035506 PMCID: PMC8754602 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6731360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Inflammation is generally considered a key risk factor in the progress of several chronic diseases, such as arthritis, gastritis, and hepatitis. Natural products with anti-inflammatory ability have played a great role in the process of overcoming these inflammatory diseases. In this study, we evaluated the anti-inflammatory activities of ten natural compounds derived from lotus seedpod and discovered (E)-9-octadecenoic acid ethyl ester (E9OAEE) inhibited the production of nitric oxide (NO) optimally in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 macrophages. Furthermore, we explored the effects of E9OAEE on inflammatory responses and the underlying mechanisms in LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophages. The results indicated that E9OAEE significantly suppressed the production of NO, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNFα) in a dose-dependent manner. The protein expression and mRNA levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) were inhibited by pretreatment of E9OAEE. Furthermore, E9OAEE restrained the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPKs) family members, ERK, P38, and JNK stimulated by LPS-treated for 30 min and prevented the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) prompted by LPS-treated for 6 h in RAW264.7 macrophages. Taken together, we discovered an anti-inflammatory component from lotus seedpod and identified E9OAEE attenuated the inflammatory response in LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophages probably by regulating the activation of MAPKs and NF-κB signalling pathways, which would provide some base for the development of new anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Cianciosi D, Forbes-Hernandez TY, Alvarez-Suarez JM, Ansary J, Quinzi D, Amici A, Navarro-Hortal MD, Esteban-Muñoz A, Quiles JL, Battino M, Giampieri F. Anti-inflammatory activities of Italian Chestnut and Eucalyptus honeys on murine RAW 264.7 macrophages. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Chemical constituents from Alnus mandshurica (Callier) Hand.-Mazz. and their chemotaxonomic significance. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2021.104299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Piao S, Qi Y, Jin M, Diao S, Zhou W, Sun J, Jin X, Li G. Two new quinones and six additional metabolites with potential anti-inflammatory activities from the roots of Juglans mandshurica. Nat Prod Res 2021; 36:3396-3403. [PMID: 33397154 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1862831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Two new quinones, 4-(5-hydroxy-1,4-dioxo-1,4-dihydronaphtha-len-3-ylamino)-butyric acid methyl ester (compound 1) and 1,3-dimethoxycarbonyl-8-hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone (2), and six known compounds (3-8) were isolated from the roots of Juglans mandshurica Maxim., a member of the Juglandaceae family. The chemical structures of the compounds were elucidated by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and compared with data from the literature. The isolated compounds were evaluated for their ability to inhibit the production of nitric oxide, tumour necrosis factor-α, and interleukin-6 by the mouse macrophage RAW 264.7 cell line after lipopolysaccharide stimulation in vitro. We found that compounds 1-4 exhibited potent anti-inflammatory effects, as indicated by suppression of lipopolysaccharide-stimulated nitric oxide and cytokine production with 50% inhibitory concentrations between 20.09 μM and 27.63 μM. These results identify two novel quinones from J. mandshurica with potential utility as anti-inflammatory compounds.
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- Shengjun Piao
- Yanbian University Hospital, Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Yanbian University Hospital, Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Yanbian University Hospital, Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Yanbian University Hospital, Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Yanbian University Hospital, Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Yanbian University Hospital, Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Yanbian University Hospital, Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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- Yanbian University Hospital, Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji, P.R. China
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Inhibitory Effects of Chemical Constituents from Actinidia kolomikta on LPS-Induced Inflammatory Responses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s43450-020-00004-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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