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Huang Y, Ren X, Li Y, Zhang J, Wei N, Li H, Tan Y. Comparisons of pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of six major bioactive components of the herbal pair Alpinia officinarum-Cyperus rotundus in normal and primary dysmenorrhea rats. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 248:116316. [PMID: 38941920 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116316] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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The Liangfu formula, as described in 'Liangfang Jiye', is well-known for its efficacy in treating stomach pain, abdominal pain, and dysmenorrhea. This research aimed to investigate the pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of 5-hydroxy-7-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-3-heptanone (DPHA), Galangin, Kaempferide, 5-Hydroxy-1,7-diphenyl-3-heptanone (DPHC), α-Cyperone, and Nootkatone in vivo using an LC-MS/MS method. The method successfully separated the six active components and internal standards (Chrysin and Yakuchinone-A) on an XB-C18 column with a mobile phase of 0.2 ‰ formic acid water-acetonitrile. It demonstrated good linearity with a correlation coefficient (r2) ≥ 0.9911 and a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) of 5-80 ng/mL for the different components. Precision, accuracy, matrix effects, and recovery rates were within acceptable ranges. Pharmacokinetic analysis revealed significant differences in parameters between primary dysmenorrhea (PD) and normal rats (especially AUC, Tmax, and CLz/F). Tissue distribution showed that the six active components of the herbal pair Alpinia officinarum Hance-Cyperus rotundus L. (HPAC) extract was primarily distributed in the liver, lung, and kidney. This study offers valuable insights into the potential mechanisms of action and drug development for treating PD.
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- Yufang Huang
- Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, Haikou, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, PR China
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- Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, Haikou, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Tropical Medicine Innovation and Transformation of Ministry of Education, Haikou, PR China; Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, Haikou, PR China; Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, Haikou, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Tropical Medicine Innovation and Transformation of Ministry of Education, Haikou, PR China; Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, Haikou, PR China; Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, Haikou, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Tropical Medicine Innovation and Transformation of Ministry of Education, Haikou, PR China; Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, Haikou, PR China; Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, Haikou, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Tropical Medicine Innovation and Transformation of Ministry of Education, Haikou, PR China; Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, Haikou, PR China; Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, Haikou, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, PR China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Tropical Medicine Innovation and Transformation of Ministry of Education, Haikou, PR China; Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development on Tropical Herbs, Haikou, PR China; Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, Haikou, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, PR China.
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Zhang LL, Chen Y, Li ZJ, Fan G, Li X. Production, Function, and Applications of the Sesquiterpenes Valencene and Nootkatone: a Comprehensive Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:121-142. [PMID: 36541855 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Valencene and nootkatone, two sesquiterpenes, extracted from natural sources, have great market potential with diverse applications. This paper aims to comprehensively review the recent advances in valencene and nootkatone, including source, production, physicochemical and biological properties, safety and pharmacokinetics evaluation, potential uses, and their industrial applications as well as future research directions. Microbial biosynthesis offers a promising alternative approach for sustainable production of valencene and nootkatone. Both compounds exert various beneficial activities, including antimicrobial, insecticidal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, and nephroprotective and other activities. However, most of the studies are performed in animals and in vitro, making it difficult to give a conclusive description about their health benefits and extend their application. Hence, more attention should be paid to in vivo and long-term clinical studies in the future. Moreover, valencene and nootkatone are considered safe for consumption and show great promise in the applications of food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agricultural industries.
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- Lu-Lu Zhang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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Jha AK, Gairola S, Kundu S, Doye P, Syed AM, Ram C, Kulhari U, Kumar N, Murty US, Sahu BD. Biological Activities, Pharmacokinetics and Toxicity of Nootkatone: A Review. Mini Rev Med Chem 2022; 22:2244-2259. [DOI: 10.2174/1389557522666220214092005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Plant-based drugs have a significant impact on modern therapeutics due to their vast array of pharmacological activities. The integration of herbal plants in the current healthcare system has emerged as a new field of research. It can be used for the identification of novel lead compound candidates for future drug development. Nootkatone is a sesquiterpene derivative and an isolate of grapefruit. Shreds of evidence illustrate that nootkatone targets few molecular mechanisms to exhibit its pharmacological activity and yet needs more exploration to be established. The current review is related to nootkatone, drafted through a literature search using research articles and books from different sources, including Science Direct, Google Scholar, Elsevier, PubMed, and Scopus. It has been reported to possess a wide range of pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, and cardioprotective. Although preclinical studies in experimental animal models suggest that nootkatone has therapeutic potential, it is further warranted to evaluate its toxicity and pharmacokinetic parameters before being applied to humans. Hence in the present review, we have summarized the scientific knowledge on nootkatone with a particular emphasis on its pharmacological properties to encourage researchers for further exploration in preclinical and clinical settings.
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- Ankush Kumar Jha
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Changsari, PIN-781101, Assam, India
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Qin ZM, Li YH, Tan YF, Li HL. Determination of nootkatone in rat plasma by LC-tandem mass spectrometry and its application in a pharmacokinetic study. Biomed Chromatogr 2021; 35:e5197. [PMID: 34162012 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5197] [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: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study aimed to develop a rapid, sensitive, and specific LC-tandem mass spectrometry method for the determination of nootkatone in rat plasma. α-Cyperone was chosen as the internal standard (IS). The plasma was processed using a one-step acetonitrile protein precipitation method. Chromatographic separation of nootkatone was achieved on a Phenomenex Kinetex XB-C18 column (2.10 × 50 mm, 2.6 μm) at 35°C with a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and water under a gradient elution at a flow rate of 0.35 mL/min. An electrospray ionization source was applied and operated in positive ion and multiple reaction monitoring modes. Nootkatone and IS were quantified using the transitions of m/z 219.200 → 163.110 and m/z 219.200 → 111.000, respectively. The calibration curves were linear over the range of 10-2000 ng/mL (r = 0.9943). The lower limit of quantification was 10 ng/mL. The intra- and inter-day precision (relative standard deviation) ranged from 2.56% to 8.41%, with the accuracy values ranging from 98.9% to 99.17% for four different concentration levels. The matrix effect and extraction recovery were within acceptable limits. The validated method was successfully applied to the pharmacokinetic study of nootkatone in rats after oral and intravenous administration at three dosages. The main pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated, showing low bioavailability of nootkatone.
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- Zhen-Miao Qin
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.,Hainan Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.,Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.,Hainan Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.,Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.,Hainan Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.,Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.,Hainan Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.,Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, Haikou, China
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